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Originally posted by Chad is Dead:

Why havent you rode in so long?

I have a 6 year boy and a 5 year old girl( 15 months apart). I have been busy with the kids. It was tough in the beginning with both kids, between balancing raising a family, work and running a family business, I couldn't find the time for several of my hobbies, so I stored the bike with several of my other cars.

 

Last year, I was about ready to get back into the bike thing, but my wife's cousin killed himself last year in Gahanna on his CBR trying to outrun the Gahanna police.

 

That brings me up to this year, with gasoline being expensive as it has been, I decided to do my part by conserving fuel(as least offset what I burn in the vette).

 

I am planning to hit the bike nights, etc. My brother and several friends have multiple bikes, my brother has some rare Ducati 998 Mono and one of my good friends has over 100 motorcycles (most are in excellent condition and the others are restored) so I will be out on the old Intercepter.

 

[ 16. May 2005, 10:09 PM: Message edited by: Just a Cruiser ]

I have a set of 4 10 holes that are in excellent shape(from a 85/86 GT). I have tires on them (Dunlop's) that are old. Make me a offer or some type of trade. I paid $250 for the rims 12 years ago.

My bike is ready. I will pick it either Friday or Saturday. I will find some time this weekend to clean/wax it up and hopefully on Monday hit the BMV to get a plate and I will be riding again..

 

I like my cars, but the bike is a whole different thing.

I own one of the clean 92 with 60k on the clock. I bought it new.... and it will take a lot more than 3k to get it because it is not for sale.

Shawn, you are back there? That is good news. I am glad they are rehiring. Are you the same area as before?

My wife drives an 97 Volvo 850. We bought it new and she loves it. Happy wife, makes a happy husband.

Excellent, now I know and seen a real 10 sec street car. Good work..

Originally posted by Stolen 5.0:

the paint job and motor was done by a dealership here in town. my step dad seen the car for sale for $7000 and wanted to buy it to try and turn some money. he thought he could sell it real quick for 10k, i was just trying to show him it's probally not worth that much

That is around the market value on the 86($7000). If it is a late 86 with the aluminum heads it might go for a little more. He will sit on the car for a while if he thinks he will be able to sell it for $10000.

Mobile Cycle Works... If you cant get the bike to them, they can work on the bike at your place.

1986 VFR 700 Interceptor... I have owned it for 18 years and put over 27000 miles on it.

Originally posted by BDHG940:

complete 442--$800

What year, what condition, where at?

I took my bike to my friend's shop and I should be getting it back around 2-3 weeks. I havent rode my bike in 6 years and the carbs are gum'd up. I have too many things going on, so i farmed the V-4 work out. I am getting the carbs clean'ed/rebuilt and a new rear tire and all fluids changed. I cant wait until June....

Nice vette, If no one is biting, I would take it to Springfield Cars and Parts the last weekend of May.

Cool you are expanding....

Originally posted by Akula:

I just moved back to MCI after 2.5 years of various other stuff. Took a couple of people with me, my old employer is kinda screwed.

One of my co-worker just went back.

My fuel economy car is back in service ,starting tomorrow. I just put insurance back on the Mustang. Concerning the Intercepter, I had to get a new battery and I will be able to pick it up on Saturday....

Welcome, nice ride. My wife has a 97 854, no turbo though.

Congratulations on your second.

I saw from the newspaper last week that Metal Masters in town has POR-15.

Welcome, someone older than me. I am 35.

Originally posted by buckeye:

I can't wait till that fad dies. Drifting is not a sport nor a compition, Yes it is fun but so is burnouts and no one calls that a sport

I agree with Buckeye. However, it is great your bud has a chance to do something he likes to do.

Originally posted by Varioram:

Chad, Actually for the same coverage on the 911 VS the Evo, the evo is about 70 dollars more a month. Now believe me when I say I've looked into everything I can think of. The porsche... $200 oil changes every 3k miles (includes labor), $410 maintainance every 15k miles (includes labor), $850 maintainance every 30k miles (includes labor), $1200+ for tires every 30k miles, and with gas prices as current... about $120 in gas every month (accounts for more consumption when sprinting) Now for the Evo... $60 oil changes every 3k miles (includes labor), service needed every 60k miles for estimating 3-500, and monthly gas estimated at 180-200 (estimated consumption with mods NOT stock)... as for what I want out of the car? I want everything the 911 has but I want it faster, in fact I've been trying to talk to dealers and get a 96' or 97' 993 Twin Turbo but its a bit hard to get a 20k loan for an 19yo.

You either need to sell the car or do some of the work yourself. I bet that Byer's or MAG loves it when you come in.

I would try Vette Brake Products to see if they are anything better, or hit one of the CorvetteForum sponsors.

 

FYI, Mid America Corvette is having their spring swap meet I believe on April 2. There is a Corvette swap meet up in Lima this weekend; there might be some vendors with some new tie rods there. Unfortunately, I can’t go to either this year.

My brother has a 87 911 Carrera, he re-built the top of the engine last year and had a guy in Powell hone the cylinders. This guy in Powell works out of his house on Porsche's. He does machining and supplies parts. He used to work for one of the big Porshe shops in town and since work from his house. He is quite busy. I will give my brother a call tomorrow and get his number. If you are looking to sell, please PM give me with details.

I have done a few cars(full restoration from tear down to paint), what are you looking to get done? I do sandblasting frames, etc. How is the restoration on your dad's 66 vette going?