Bridgestone BS-7: Stripes

I started the process of putting down some stripes on the tank and seat of the BS-7. A simple stripe over the top, that also ties in some of the shape of the tank:

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Bridgestone BS-7: Some Paint

I got a little paint on the BS-7 over the weekend, and did a quick mock-up this morning just to see how it looks. It is coming together. Now, time to pack for our Seattle and Victoria trip!

Bridgestone BS-7: Tank and Seat

Yes, more pics of the Bridgestone tank and seat. After a few days of filling, priming, sanding, priming etc. Almost ready for paint.

I have no idea why I used white primer for the seat, as it makes it difficult to see it in the photos:

I also found the Sport 90 bars fit a bit better than the stock BS-7 bars turned upside down. slightly narrower, and a bit more pullback:

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Swinehart Wins Big

Craigs not only won his first FV race this weekend, he won two. Nice job!

Trials Day: Trophies 1, Crashes 0

I ran up to the PITS facility outside Nevada City, for the annual "Kraut Cup" event today. Got there early enough to walk all the sections before registration opened, so I decided to give the 3 line a try, which is harder than the 4 line I ran last year.

I had a great time. I improved each round through the sections, even netting a few "clean" scores with no feet down. As luck would have it, I pitted next to a gentlemen from Chico, and another guy that put the event on. So I even helped with the layout of a few sections that were confusing.

I was the only one in Premier Lightweight Intermediate, but that didn't stop them from giving me a trophy!

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Random Saturday Morning Happenings

I was wide awake at 6am, but managed to relax until at least 7am. Then I sprung into action, to beat the heat. I ran over to Safeway to fill up the 5-gal gas can with petrol for the various bikes and lawnmower, and grabbed a fresh 5-gal refill of propane, for the bbq. Yes, we have bbq plans this 4th of July weekend.

Then I took most of my bikes out for short trips around the block, just to air them out, move some fuel through them, and clear out a space in the garage.

A few of my bikes enjoying some shade after a bit of running:

Then I finished honing the spare set of FV cylinders, in preparation of shipping them up to Mr. A to join all the new engine parts he should be receiving next week:

I also realized I had never snapped pics of the Trials bike, in its full glory. I also changed the oil and topped up the tank, in preparation for next weekend trials event at the PITS facility:

I also snapped a few pics of Salty, since I don't think I had since finishing up a few small detail graphics on him:

And now I'm polishing off an ice coffee, and getting ready for an afternoon of great nothingness.

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That's what I'm Talking Aboot

Happy Canada Day! Some maple syrup cookies, and a non Canadian beer. Apparently they were out of Molson Light. Thank god.

So what did I get myself to celebrate my heritage? A freshly ground 10 under VW 12oo Crank.

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