http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/-t1.htm Rants & raves, spats & tantrums...Or off topic discussions. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:19 GMT 10 http://i74.servimg.com/u/f74/13/24/01/47/xr_log14.jpg http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/-t1.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/nephew-t782.htm bakeray My nephew called me tonight. He plays football for the high school I graduated from. He is a Jr and wants to play college and pro. He plays for Eisenhower High school in Yakima Wash. Last weekend they won game 11. They are undefeated, looking at the State championship. He called to tell me he was selected to his leagues all star team as a center. He wants to go to college and play football and study sports medicine after high school. I am proud of the fact he found his ... Soap Box Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:33:19 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/nephew-t782.htm#4646 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/nephew-t782.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/passing-of-a-good-friend-t730.htm bakeray I got the news of the passing of a good friend this weekend. Reggie liked anything with 2 wheels. Cruisers, Choppers, Dirt bikes, Crotch Rockets, you name it, if it had 2 wheels he was into it. About 2 years ago Reggie was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He had surgury to remove it. After the surgury he had some problems but overcame them thru theropy but his health problems forced him to sell his CBR 600. I talked to him a month ago and he was excited about a new house he was ... Soap Box Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:57:52 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/passing-of-a-good-friend-t730.htm#4274 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/passing-of-a-good-friend-t730.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/a-little-swedish-humor-t702.htm Califxr As many of you know I like all types of riding except one. Guess which type? An overseas email buddy of mine sent me this. Hi My name is Johan and I´m from Sweden I get mail from this forum but I can´t post treads. (Don´t know how to) Is it possible for you to spread this video link to fellow xr 650 drivers out there? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XogO4h2c8MY It´s from this last week when me and my friend try to go offroad in Sweden.. did not ... Soap Box Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:51:31 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/a-little-swedish-humor-t702.htm#4113 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/a-little-swedish-humor-t702.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/i-m-still-alive-and-kicking-t715.htm Thunderchild Not that I've ever been a big poster here, but I was one of the first to sign-up on this forum. It's been many months since I last checked in. It's good to see lots of new names and piggy pictures! It's finally getting cooler here in Texas and looking nice for some good pig riding weather. I'll be checking in more often. Here's my summer project... 84' Yamaha RZ350. I bought it new in 84', wrecked it pretty good in 86'. It's been sitting in a garden shed for the last 23 years or so. ... Soap Box Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:39:38 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/i-m-still-alive-and-kicking-t715.htm#4171 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/i-m-still-alive-and-kicking-t715.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/how-does-this-work-t700.htm Bump http://www.regiftable.com/regiftingrobinpopup.html]]> Soap Box Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:34:24 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/how-does-this-work-t700.htm#4109 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/how-does-this-work-t700.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/the-salmon-t691.htm Backwoods Boogie



It's time for another long weekend out on the Columbia....... ]]> Soap Box Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:08:01 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/the-salmon-t691.htm#4070 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/the-salmon-t691.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/australians-you-gotta-love-them-t249.htm AURORA Australians One thing about Australians is that their hearts and humour are always in the right place and they're not afraid to say what they think! T.B. Bechtel, a part-time City Councillor from Newcastle, NSW was asked on a local live radio talk show just what he thought of the allegations of torture of the Iraqi prisoners. His reply prompted his ejection from the studio, but to thunderous applause from the audience. HIS STATEMENT: 'If hooking up an Iraqi prisoner's nuts ... Soap Box Sat, 31 Jan 2009 03:38:35 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/australians-you-gotta-love-them-t249.htm#1305 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/australians-you-gotta-love-them-t249.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/g-f-s-nephew-t656.htm bakeray Now before I start a rant Ill say I am speaking from experiance... My Uncle was killed by a Drunk Driver, himself. He drove into a semi truck in 1982. He and his 1965 Nova didnt survive. Yes I drink but never drive afterword. Drink and Drive, it will kill you, period. There is no excuse for it in my book. Found out today my G/F's nephew is now in trouble. In the news story he is the guy who fled. http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_090409WAB-i5-crash-LJ.14869bb77.html Soap Box Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:08:27 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/g-f-s-nephew-t656.htm#3786 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/g-f-s-nephew-t656.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/fly-the-american-flag-t658.htm Focker The following is from an e-mail I received. We have a little less than one month and counting to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the United States of America. THE PROGRAM : On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst ... Soap Box Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:56:23 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/fly-the-american-flag-t658.htm#3792 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/fly-the-american-flag-t658.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/moving-is-fun-t625.htm bakeray I have found a house to rent. I have been slowly moving since I dont have to be out of this apt until Aug 30. We have packed all the small stuff and after school I make a couple of trips hauling it to the new house. The house Im getting belongs to a coworkers Uncle. His Uncle told me when we talked that he knew the crap we were going thru so that moved me to the front of the renters list, when my credit check passed he gave me the keys. I now have to say I have to much crap, My G/F has to ... Soap Box Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:56:11 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/moving-is-fun-t625.htm#3571 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/moving-is-fun-t625.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/another-good-read-bikers-t619.htm Dave P I just finished Jay Dobyn's book, "No Angel." http://www.jaydobyns.com/ This is some **** stuff, if you ever wanted to take a peek inside the Hells Angels organization without becoming a "hangaround," "prospect," or getting your ass kicked for asking too many questions. It's written in a trashy, "memoir" style, which would make most practicing grammarians drop dead, but I think it really adds to Dobyn's non-fiction story. There are no ... Soap Box Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:22:54 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/another-good-read-bikers-t619.htm#3529 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/another-good-read-bikers-t619.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/good-read-t590.htm bakeray Good article of one of the areas I love to ride in. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/outdoors/2009519193_nwwdevilsgulch23.html The discussion under comments has some very good points, made mostly by guys who dont care about sharing a trail. I replied to a few. My experiance up on that trail has been good with Mountian bikers. Play the vid. Soap Box Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:47:31 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/good-read-t590.htm#3372 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/good-read-t590.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/school-t482.htm bakeray Im back in school learning Commercial Appliance and Refrigeration. Im on a federal grant to retrain me after my job was sent to Mexico. Hopfully when Im done Ill be the guy you call when the freezer, dishwasher, oven or refrigerator goes out, Or Ill be the guy your favorite reasturant calls when they have an appliance go out. So far Im doing well but the math is killing me. Who ever thought its never to late to go back to school never was a 44 year old man that worked long enough at a ... Soap Box Tue, 12 May 2009 06:52:35 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/school-t482.htm#2807 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/school-t482.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/pack-em-full-t543.htm Focker For those of you non packing your wheel bearings is necessary type...Read on! My buddy, his wife & my family & I went camping Father's Day weekend to our favorite spot near Carson City WA. He was about 3 hours ahead of us and heard a Bang at Biggs Junction OR...He got out of the truck and looked everywhere for damage. Not finding anything noticeable they ventured on another 70 miles to Paradise Creek. After unloading the truck and setting up camp they climbed in the truck and started ... Soap Box Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:15:45 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/pack-em-full-t543.htm#3162 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/pack-em-full-t543.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/fly-report-trip-home-in-our-new-1938-piper-cub-t491.htm Hodakaguy My father and I just purchased a 1938 Piper J3 Cub and flew it home from CA to WA state. I wrote up a "Fly Report" of the trip. Thought some of you may be into aviation as well. I know I know.......The poor XRR hasn't been out in a while. Between the house projects and the Cub the bike has been getting neglected. I'll have it back in the dirt again soon though. Taken on the trip home. Thats MT Shasta in the background. Here's a link to the complete "FLY REPORT" ... Soap Box Sat, 16 May 2009 02:00:44 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/fly-report-trip-home-in-our-new-1938-piper-cub-t491.htm#2851 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/fly-report-trip-home-in-our-new-1938-piper-cub-t491.htm http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/vasectomy-t193.htm AURORA I'll try to sum up a funny story that happened a few years ago: I got a vasectomy. I met a girl soon afterwards. She was nice and attractive but with a selfish streak that raised a big red flag. She was 32 at the time and I could practically HEAR her biological clock ticking. Regardless, she was a good lay, easy on the eyes, and reasonably good company. I did NOT tell her about my vasectomy and I always used a condom with her to protect against STDs. She assumed, obviously, ... Soap Box Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:07:40 GMT http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/vasectomy-t193.htm#974 http://hondaxr650r.forummotion.com/soap-box-f8/vasectomy-t193.htm