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by Old Grinner
Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

The original "Mini Cooper" . . . the essence.



I miss the days before all the big corporate buyouts and what it said on the label was what you really got . . . for better or for worse. :geek:
by Old Grinner
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:09 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: 23°F on the Liberty150i
Replies: 13
Views: 2383

Re: 23°F on the Liberty150i

its bad here snow and cold i took the ATV out on a road ride mostly back roads i had to keep it in 4 wheel drive most of the time It will be a real hoot here in the morning. Possible blizzard-like conditions from mid-day into evening. I did get a ride around the waterfront on the XMax this afternoo...
by Old Grinner
Sun Jan 31, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

Hmm ya, definitely not over-privileged. Nice.
I have to admire the tenacity and strong determination of humanity and it's ability to adapt when the chips are down. :D

May the road rise to meet them and the wind be always at their backs. 8)

by Old Grinner
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Game On! Last Song Word is Yours
Replies: 1122
Views: 197980

Re: Game On! Last Song Word is Yours

"Nowhere to Run" - Martha and the Vandellas



Every time I hear this song it brings me back to that great Robin Williams movie of the late 80's. May he RIP. He always remembered to entertain the troops . . .. :geek:



Run is the word.
by Old Grinner
Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

Well, I can't afford a Mini, so do you think they can teach my dogs to drive a Soul instead? :lol: Of course! It should be fine as long as they don't drive off the road chasing squirrels. :lol: N9IWDS2rPj8 It's all part of the day to day rush rush rush and keeping up with the "Rat Race". ...
by Old Grinner
Fri Jan 29, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

Better days are coming . . .. :D

When we get too old too drive we can ditch the home health aid and get the dog to do the driving. :lol: :lol: :lol:



by Old Grinner
Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Game On! Last Song Word is Yours
Replies: 1122
Views: 197980

Re: Game On! Last Song Word is Yours

"Road to Nowhere" - Talking Heads When you think about it we all go around in circles as the world spins, and the world rotates around the sun, and the solar system does what? Sounds like we keep ending up where we started . . . hence going nowhere. :roll: Better to relax and ride. ;) Plen...
by Old Grinner
Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:14 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

Weather Tech has seat covers that are good for pet spills etc . . .. https://www.weathertech.com/kia/2021/soul/seat-protectors/ It looks to me like there aren't genuine leather seats available for any of the Soul models. That said the "Turbo" model, almost $30K, does have synthetic leather...
by Old Grinner
Wed Jan 27, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

I don't know who developed this subdivision but now I know why very few vehicles in this neighborhood get parked in the garages! SNAFU right Mel??? Measure twice . . . buy once. Or something like that. :lol: It looks like the basic LX model comes with a "backup camera". If that's the case...
by Old Grinner
Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration

It does look very similar to a yamaha scooter. Gn2 will know it for sure. About 2010ish and they did a Rossi and Lorenzo special editions. You may be referring to the Yamaha C3 (a.k.a. as the Giggle or XF50 abroad). It had that "ice chest" on wheels look. A unique 49cc scoot indeed. Like ...
by Old Grinner
Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:38 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

We might consider a Kia Soul. Mel, I looked at the Soul also and one of the things I remember is that the Soul didn't have a "full sized" tire for a spare. In fact, and I could be mistaken, it didn't have a spare tire of any kind but was supposed to have a tire repair kit or something. I ...
by Old Grinner
Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:01 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

Riding is for fun.. Driving is for comfort.. Both have their purpose. Heavy . . .. A quote to be coined indeed. :D Brilliant! :geek: Living in New England I totally get it with the "cage" as I'm sure you do to from living on the "Island". That said I find myself using the car le...
by Old Grinner
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration

but that didn't do much help if both the tires were flat :lol: Post Posted: Tue Jan 26, I have to say that is fantastic I think if Harley did reintroduce a "new and improved" version of the "Topper" that storage capacity should be addressed. I could imagine one with a top case a...
by Old Grinner
Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

Re: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration

Here's a red 1964 model. 8)

How cool is this?

Back in the day you could start them like a lawnmower. :lol:

by Old Grinner
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration
Replies: 8
Views: 1558

A 1960 Harley Davidson "Topper" Scooter Restoration

Wow . . . wouldn't it be great to see these on the road again with a new 4-stroke engine and the latest and greatest in brakes and suspension.

Harley, what are you waiting for? Market them around the world too!!!

Nice flat seat to accommodate riders of all sizes . . .. 8)

by Old Grinner
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: 23°F on the Liberty150i
Replies: 13
Views: 2383

Re: 23°F on the Liberty150i

put about 12 miles in the ryker today shady areas were snow covered cant really go anywhere on the bikes roads are to icy. Ive got to get the hose out the first warm day and hose down the ryker its covered in road grime After you hose it down let it dry for a while and then start it up and take it ...
by Old Grinner
Mon Jan 25, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Front flat tyre - only a few months old
Replies: 31
Views: 5039

Re: Front flat tyre - only a few months old

Replace it.
Yeah . . . replace the tire ASAP for safety sake.

A good article about tire plugging worth a read . . ..

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/tire ... cle-tires/
by Old Grinner
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:59 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

And something that does have a place in the future if they "catch on" . . .. Much cheaper I imagine than a "Livewire" and easier to park. :D Well . . . upon further investigation the electric bicycles will be cheaper than a "Livewire" but still pricey. The cheapest one...
by Old Grinner
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:37 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

In case anyone was interested here are links to Harley's "to be released" models . . .. A sporty looking endeavor. The pipes are shielded right? https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/products/bikes/future-vehicles/high-performance-custom-model.html Something to influence the the Adventure ...
by Old Grinner
Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..
Replies: 68
Views: 33353

Re: Ditch the Expense of Car/Truck/SUV Ownership and . . ..

Some new offerings from HD will be available in 2021. But still no revival of their famous "Topper" scooter from days of yore (with updated technology of course). I'd certainly check one out. I wish them luck but am not so sure that these are the product offerings that will help restore th...