Long time lurker, 1st time poster...

Started by Duc L'Smart, August 29, 2010, 01:02:08 PM

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Duc L'Smart

Well, on this board anyway...

Greetings & Salutations [thumbsup]

After many (many) years in the big city, I decided it was time for a change, so about a year ago I moved from Dallas (pop. 6m) to the sprawling metropolis more commonly known as Tres Piedras (pop. 250, give or take :o ).
For those of you that are geographically challenged, I'm 30 miles NW of Taos, at the corner of Highways 64 & 285. Google it.

I love it here- great weather, great skiing, & great riding! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. I'll definitely be down for some track days [moto]

It's a bit far to make social events in ABQ, but if you're ever this far North, gimme a shout. Maybe we could meet up & ride the High Road. Better yet, let's plan a weekend slumber party/tequila tasting/ridefest at my place ;D

Speaking of which, here are a coupla shots of my humble abode-

http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe#100321
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Duck-Stew

Cool-E-O!   [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Welcome to the state that the other 49 have mostly forgotten about!  (and we're happy for that)

The next time we do a Taos high-road loop, we'll let you know for sure!!!

(nice pad BTW)  8)

--Stuart
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

Zaster

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Scott,
Glad to finally see you posting on NMMR [thumbsup] Hope I didn't shame you into it...well as long as it worked ;D
Nice casa [thumbsup]
Do you know Wayne and Jody Coffman...relatives of ours who live up there?
Looking forward to [moto] with you

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Duck-Stew on August 29, 2010, 01:36:19 PM
Cool-E-O!   [thumbsup] [thumbsup] [thumbsup]

Welcome to the state that the other 49 have mostly forgotten about!  (and we're happy for that)

The next time we do a Taos high-road loop, we'll let you know for sure!!!

(nice pad BTW)  8)

--Stuart

New Mexico... Cleaner than Old Mexico!

Thanks ;D

'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Zaster on August 29, 2010, 01:40:50 PM
Do you know Wayne and Jody Coffman...relatives of ours who live up there?

Yep, not real well, but we've met. Nice folks [thumbsup]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Zaster


Luv A Duc


Cloner

Greetings and salutations.  I don't know if I'd rather live in Dallas or Three Feet (Isn't that what Tres Piedras translates to?), but welcome to the list, anyway.  We've only done one big Taos run this year, so I'd say we're due for another before the weather heads south.  Thanks for the invitation, and welcome to the list!
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Cloner on August 29, 2010, 02:21:19 PM
Three Feet (Isn't that what Tres Piedras translates to?)

Thanks!

Close, but una piedra en Inglés is a rock or a stone. Three Rocks, Triple Rocks... Trip Rock [thumbsup]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Cloner

I see you've scratched the old spring head single off of your ownership list.  Some of the folks here are considering mounts for vintage racing and spring head singles tend to do well in our Ultra Lightweight class.  Care to preach the virtues of spring head single ownership?  Got a preference for wide case versus narrow case?

One of the guys I race with is selling a 250 wide case with frame and swingarm for $750.  The engine turns over, but he doesn't know if it'll run without a thorough "going through".  Too much?  In the ball park? 

Ed....Stew....Karl....here's someone who probably knows something about spring head singles for you to quiz!!!

Thanks for the lesson in Spanish.  I guess pies is just feet, and piedra is stone.  Learn something new every day.  I learned French about 10,000 years ago and in that language pieds is feet, hence the confusion.
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

Scottish

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on August 29, 2010, 01:45:55 PM
New Mexico... Cleaner than Old Mexico!

Thanks ;D


and we speak english remarkably well(you'd be surprised how often that catches a lot of east coast people off guard).
[laugh]

Welcome, had no idea you were in the neighborhood.

You can thank a soldier today, just click the link...
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1024.html

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Cloner on August 29, 2010, 06:32:36 PM
I see you've scratched the old spring head single off of your ownership list.  Some of the folks here are considering mounts for vintage racing and spring head singles tend to do well in our Ultra Lightweight class.  Care to preach the virtues of spring head single ownership?  Got a preference for wide case versus narrow case?

One of the guys I race with is selling a 250 wide case with frame and swingarm for $750.  The engine turns over, but he doesn't know if it'll run without a thorough "going through".  Too much?  In the ball park? 

Ed....Stew....Karl....here's someone who probably knows something about spring head singles for you to quiz!!!


The Monza just sold- it leaves for CA tomorrow. Full Dislosure: I know next to nothing about old singles. I bought it as a project, to fix up & sell, but my motorcycle tech in Dallas did most of the work. Randy's the genius, as clearly evidenced in the photos-

http://gallery.me.com/metcalfe/100208

It was fun, sourcing parts, & learning a bit about the old bikes, but no more carbs for me... I'm also selling the Toaster & the Vespa. I finally realized I could only ride one bike at a time, & 6 was toooo many. From now on, I'm strictly a fuel-injected kinda guy ;D
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Scottish on August 29, 2010, 09:49:33 PM
and we speak english remarkably well(you'd be surprised how often that catches a lot of east coast people off guard).
[laugh]

Welcome, had no idea you were in the neighborhood.

Thanks Scottish [thumbsup]

Now I just have to learn which signs to flash & when. How long before my secret docoder ring arrives? I'm dying to know what a TOSAT is... :o
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

Cloner

Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

gratefulduc

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I'm also selling the Toaster
How much? Color? That be a 1972? 750?
Are there any bikes you are looking for?
'90 750 sport