- May 20, 2020
- Riding Since
- 2018
@Dankotaru very cool!! Where is that castle located? Also does that guy have a set goal to finish or just plan to keep building?? I can’t even imagine doing all that work by hand, especially if it’s just one guy...
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@Dankotaru very cool!! Where is that castle located? Also does that guy have a set goal to finish or just plan to keep building?? I can’t even imagine doing all that work by hand, especially if it’s just one guy...- Thread starter
- #382
- Jul 5, 2019
It's about an hour south of Canyon City, Colorado, along 165. He actually has a website with pics and directions, which cracks me up because he's a pretty anti-technology guy:
Bishop Castle - Adventure To New Heights | Official Website
See the inspiring castle built entirely by one man. Built stone by stone, this three-story castle, includes towers, grand ballroom, fire-breathing dragon, and bridges featuring unforgettable views.
www.bishopcastle.org
Yep, just one guy and all by hand. When I first visitied him, I got to see the tracks and trellis he built to carry the stone up to the second story, where he would unload and place them all one by one. He had a dream to build his own castle, and he did it. Complete with a fire breathing dragon. Now it's a local monument of sorts.
quote - 'Clyde shipbuilders profited, too. Fraser recounted how at one point no fewer than 42 ships were being built by Clyde yards specifically for blockade-running, including the “Flamingo” class of shallow-draft paddlers, reputedly the fastest paddle steamers ever built. Denny built 20 blockade-runners, warships and privateers. In 1864 Scotts of Greenock built five 200-foot steamers for the Confederacy, four of which were lost on their first run (Scotts’ contribution to the Confederate cause was later wiped from the company’s official history). '
The Waverley is the only surviving sea going paddle steamer and still operates on the Clyde . It was used as a blockade runner. I didn't know Britain was 'involved' in the American civil until I found out about the Waverley when I was holiday in Scotland a few years ago. Another example of what bastards we were I suppose ,as everybody wants to remind us nowadays it seems !
- May 20, 2020
- Riding Since
- 2018
Just got home from my first night ride with the CB... Started out awesome, but unfortunately ended with a punctured rear tire, waiting in the back of a cop car for the tow truck to show up at 2am, and a very sad car ride home courtesy of my wonderful parents....
Sadly, my baby will be out of commission for awhile. Dealers are all closed for 4th of July and aren’t open Sundays or Mondays so earliest they can even get it back to the shop will be Tues, then who knows how long to get a new tire fitted since they’ve been really busy lately...
Oh well, all things considered it could’ve been much worse. I was going 60mph+ so could’ve easily been a catastrophic blowout. Within several minutes of being stopped on the shoulder (on a pitch black rural road) there was no air left in the tire at all so I’m thinking the puncture is pretty bad. Luckily a police officer from the next town over just happened to see me as he was turning around to get back into town & was nice enough to stay there with me and help. He’s a biker too so we just talked about bikes (he took his Harley on a trip to Alaska once!) while waiting for the tow truck to arrive which helped calm me down because I was freaking out a bit. The tow truck owner was a biker too (even owned a couple rare 40’s/50’s Harley’s) so he was real nice and made sure to take care in getting my bike hooked up!!
As I drink a beer on my porch writing this, I’m really thanking my lucky stars to be back home safe... I was in good company tonight (thank you Officer Steve!!!) and I’m just glad everything will be ok. I hope it isn’t too expensive but I’ll just think about that later when the time comes to sort it out haha
Anyway, several valuable lessons learned tonight:
1. I will be buying a tire patch kit and learning how to use it ASAP. Not sure if it would’ve done any good tonight considering the pitch-blackness and how seemingly bad the puncture is, but can’t hurt to have one with you at all times!!
2. Remind your family you love them every chance you get — who else would wake up in the middle of the night to come pick you up an hour away from home?!?
Also, I should probably hold off on any more night rides for awhile haha...
(Sorry for the novel, I can’t sleep and nothing else to do....)
Sadly, my baby will be out of commission for awhile. Dealers are all closed for 4th of July and aren’t open Sundays or Mondays so earliest they can even get it back to the shop will be Tues, then who knows how long to get a new tire fitted since they’ve been really busy lately...
Oh well, all things considered it could’ve been much worse. I was going 60mph+ so could’ve easily been a catastrophic blowout. Within several minutes of being stopped on the shoulder (on a pitch black rural road) there was no air left in the tire at all so I’m thinking the puncture is pretty bad. Luckily a police officer from the next town over just happened to see me as he was turning around to get back into town & was nice enough to stay there with me and help. He’s a biker too so we just talked about bikes (he took his Harley on a trip to Alaska once!) while waiting for the tow truck to arrive which helped calm me down because I was freaking out a bit. The tow truck owner was a biker too (even owned a couple rare 40’s/50’s Harley’s) so he was real nice and made sure to take care in getting my bike hooked up!!
As I drink a beer on my porch writing this, I’m really thanking my lucky stars to be back home safe... I was in good company tonight (thank you Officer Steve!!!) and I’m just glad everything will be ok. I hope it isn’t too expensive but I’ll just think about that later when the time comes to sort it out haha
Anyway, several valuable lessons learned tonight:
1. I will be buying a tire patch kit and learning how to use it ASAP. Not sure if it would’ve done any good tonight considering the pitch-blackness and how seemingly bad the puncture is, but can’t hurt to have one with you at all times!!
2. Remind your family you love them every chance you get — who else would wake up in the middle of the night to come pick you up an hour away from home?!?
Also, I should probably hold off on any more night rides for awhile haha...
(Sorry for the novel, I can’t sleep and nothing else to do....)
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Sorry about the tyre but a tyre can be replaced ! Best advice ,forget the cigarettes, stop smoking.
- Jun 5, 2019
Welcome to the life of motorcycling!!! It's not always what happens...but what you LEARNED from it! Try being broke down out of state!
I always have a small tire patch kit in my top case. A cheap $10 pump from Walmart, and a Slime patch kit. (At least you're not on a tubed tire!) I also keep a tool kit I made up that has a small flash light.
And I'll keep preaching about the No Mar Motorcycle Tire Changer. If motorcycling is your life then spending the $$$ on one of those is priceless!
***If you can get your tire off you can bring it down to Cycle Gear and they'll mount a new one. I know they're opened over the weekend.
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- #387
- Jul 5, 2019
I have not heard of this before, but now that I've watched some videos, I'm interested. Might be my next big tool purchase... thanks for the recommendation!
I have been using this kit for a few years now. Works everytime.
Plenty of youtoob vids on how to use it.
- Apr 2, 2019
I have one too. Fix a puncher in next to no time.
Went and bought the rear seat cowl. Should have when I got the bike but alas. Looks good though! Also, unrelated and before I got the seat thing, apparently it goes 123 mph. Empty, straight roads can be fun at times. So, twice I've gone "really fast".
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Fitted my newly powder coated exhaust shield. (I really like the standard exhaust note)
I went with powder coating over Hydro dipping as the chap said it can withstand higher tempretures. (same price)
Finish is 'Silver true weave carbon effect'
I am over the moon with the results. Just gives my bike a sleeker look.
I went with powder coating over Hydro dipping as the chap said it can withstand higher tempretures. (same price)
Finish is 'Silver true weave carbon effect'
I am over the moon with the results. Just gives my bike a sleeker look.
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Looks good. I like the sound on my 650 as it isn't loud and still sounds like a "sport bike".
- Oct 1, 2019
Looks great
@Uncle Meat. Any pics from a bit further back to see how it looks with the overall style of the bike?
@Uncle Meat. Any pics from a bit further back to see how it looks with the overall style of the bike?
I'll take some tomorrow and post them.Looks great
- Oct 1, 2019
Great, looking forward to that 👍
- May 18, 2017
Had my personal cleaning crew take care of my bike 😄
- May 20, 2020
- Riding Since
- 2018
Got the CB back in action today!! Picked it up from the dealership then went out for a 150 mi run to scrub in that new rear tire!
Got rained on by a passing shower right from the gate, but it dried out and was beautiful & mostly sunny the rest of the way!
Turned over 1000 miles on the odometer today as well (though I would’ve done that last week had it not been for the punctured tire — odometer was @ 997 at time of incident) Did a nice mix of heavy-throttle sections with a few Rustic Roads thrown in for some relaxing fun... Lots of beautiful scenery along the way. Here’s a couple of my favorites from today:
There’s tons of cool barns around these rural roads, and all of them are unique...
On some random county road, found this super cool garage/barn that had a ton of vintage gas station decorations - I just HAD to stop and take a pic!!
Overall, excellent day and still loving this bike more & more 👍🤘
Got rained on by a passing shower right from the gate, but it dried out and was beautiful & mostly sunny the rest of the way!
Turned over 1000 miles on the odometer today as well (though I would’ve done that last week had it not been for the punctured tire — odometer was @ 997 at time of incident) Did a nice mix of heavy-throttle sections with a few Rustic Roads thrown in for some relaxing fun... Lots of beautiful scenery along the way. Here’s a couple of my favorites from today:
There’s tons of cool barns around these rural roads, and all of them are unique...
On some random county road, found this super cool garage/barn that had a ton of vintage gas station decorations - I just HAD to stop and take a pic!!
Overall, excellent day and still loving this bike more & more 👍🤘
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- Jun 5, 2019
Took a ride down to the "Conservative Grounds" this morning and met my sister. She told me about it and I had to go. If you're a Biden backer I don't think you'd like this place! But, they have a mock POTUS desk, guns hanging all over the one wall, Trump merchandise, great coffee/donuts/pastries/bagels/etc...
Everyone is your friend there and I found a Vietnam Vet wearing a "Strawberry Lightning" hat. I HAD to talk to him! Vietnam was my "thing" as a young teen...books, movies, comics, history, documentaries, etc... And I was always amazed at the 25th Infantry. Those guys were BAD ASS! He was so nice, he served in '66 (volunteered even!) and wasn't going to let anyone tell him to wear a mask! 😂
Here's some pics...albeit I never got a bike shot in. I'll be back, even though it's about 60 miles for me to get there. I'll take one then!
And me with my sister:
Everyone is your friend there and I found a Vietnam Vet wearing a "Strawberry Lightning" hat. I HAD to talk to him! Vietnam was my "thing" as a young teen...books, movies, comics, history, documentaries, etc... And I was always amazed at the 25th Infantry. Those guys were BAD ASS! He was so nice, he served in '66 (volunteered even!) and wasn't going to let anyone tell him to wear a mask! 😂
Here's some pics...albeit I never got a bike shot in. I'll be back, even though it's about 60 miles for me to get there. I'll take one then!
And me with my sister:
- Sep 28, 2019
Today is gonna be interesting
Gonna try the available Maps (even though they don’t have one for SC Project)
And most likely schedule a dyno tune asap just to make it right
Gonna try the available Maps (even though they don’t have one for SC Project)
And most likely schedule a dyno tune asap just to make it right