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on: January 21, 2013, 02:47:47 pm
Hey guys, I thought I'd stick my head back in and see if I got rocks thrown at me. Things are finally looking up, and I may start sniffing around for a C5 Military to replace my long gone and lamented red beauty.
Cheers, Dan
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Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 02:54:30 pm
Hi Danny!

Nice to see you back.
Some new models are coming too.
Good time to be looking for an Enfield.
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Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 03:14:49 pm
Thanks ACE, are you still bulding monsters? I haven't kept up to speed, I'm sure you have someting interesting in the shed.
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Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 04:06:32 pm
The return!  Welcome back!  Glad to hear you're feeling better.  Are you back working or still on early retirement?  I think I'm going to get on o' them big ok' 1925 Harley seats for my bike.  Might be good for you, I hear they are super comfy.  I'll keep you informed.  Heck, maybe I'll loan it to you if you get another C5 and want to try it.

Oh, and someone mentioned a red C5 with low miles for sale here recently.

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Reply #4 on: January 21, 2013, 04:56:36 pm
Thanks ACE, are you still bulding monsters? I haven't kept up to speed, I'm sure you have someting interesting in the shed.

Hi,
Yup. I have been working on some higher power stuff for the Iron Barrel Fireball builds.
AND, we're working on a UCE kit now too!
A lot of hurdles to overcome, but we are slowly progressing toward the goal.
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Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 04:58:15 pm
Hey Scotty, I'm not going to be working again, but I can walk a lot better. I'm still a long way from riding on the street, but I think I'll get there. That big seat sounds like just the ticket for comfort, I'll keep my eyes open for your review of it. If I go for a C5 again, as much as I loved the red, this time it'll be a military, no more bending over to polish chrome for me.  ;D
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Reply #6 on: January 21, 2013, 06:18:58 pm
I would never throw rocks at you. Might pretend to.

Yes, wish I purchased a "military RE" for ez of up keep too.
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Reply #7 on: January 21, 2013, 06:58:37 pm
Hey, Dan,
Welcome back! I hope the back is cured!
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Reply #8 on: January 21, 2013, 07:49:38 pm
welcome home dan!
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Reply #9 on: January 21, 2013, 08:32:59 pm
REpozer, bareneked,bob bezin
Thanks for the welcome, I'm not sure if I'll get back on a street bike or not, but the disire is still there pretty strong. I thought I could stay away, but it's in the blood ;D
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Reply #10 on: January 21, 2013, 08:34:13 pm
Dan,
Welcome back!  It is nice to hear that your back is better!

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Reply #11 on: January 21, 2013, 08:59:39 pm
Thank ya sir!
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Reply #12 on: January 21, 2013, 11:20:00 pm
The word is fitting a better seat and aftermarket Hagon shocks to the C5 do wonders for the back comfort.

That said, i would still not go off the pavement with back issues.


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Reply #13 on: January 22, 2013, 12:01:06 am
On the pavement I'd be an obstacle, weird as it sounds, all my riding is off pavement now. I have a very light trail bike with good suspension that takes fair care of me on dirt roads. I'm ride slow and stop a lot, but I still get to get a short ride in on occasion. It's the only way I stay sane. ;) Laugh if you will, but this is my mount these days, at 25-30 mph on dirt roads it makes me grin with out killing me in the process.

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Reply #14 on: January 22, 2013, 12:38:14 am
those are wonderful bikes.
i have thought aout getting one for a few years now.
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