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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Fairing update.... I found one!

Lost out on the last Rabid Transit, but luck was with me this time. I have a "never used" Rabid Transit fairing coming to me from the south. This one is in better shape (nothing has ever been mounted in the dashboard, so no holes to fill) and it has the proper low windscreen. I got it for about half of what I bid on the last one.

Now the bad part.. no mounting bracket or mirrors come with this one, so I hope my memory is working when it is time to fabricate the mounting bracketry...

If not I know of a guy who may have some photos of the bracket.. Anyway, I'm excited.. I'll be again watching e-bay and other sources for a set of clubman handlebars, or perhaps a set of BMW RS bars to work with this fairing.

Anyway, I will be mounting it to the bike one way or another.. I'll figure it out all these little details..

This replacement will allow me to e-bay the stock R100RT fairing "(which are seldom seen in a complete configuration). The parts for RT fairings are going for crazy money, so perhaps the profit for it will be used to get some Lester wheels, which are the next item needed to get to the bike I envision.

Below is a pic of a very nice BMW R90S with a stock RS fairing and Lester wheels. I really like the aggressive look. The advantage of Lesters wheels is they allow the use of tubeless tires, which are a lot less trouble to fix in the event of a flat tire. They also have a better wheel bearing set than the stock wheel. If I find them, (Lesters are rare) I will powdercoat the spokes in a color to enhance the appearance of the bike.

The whole process of finding correct components is fun..

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The Rat Cat Story - by Janel

Rat cat came to us in a strange way. I was looking out at the greening of sping taking place when I heard a strange sound under the shrubs. I walked around to the front of the bushes and there underneath was what looked like an injured rat or squirrel. Upon further investigation it turned out to be a 5 month old kitten with an abscess so large that he looked like Quasimodo. He was so sick that he allowed me to pick him up and wrap him in a towel. I immediately took him to the vet where he stayed for a couple of days. Apparently he was bit by either another cat or rodent - therefore his name is rat cat. He has been a member of our family for 9 years. He is really a character and very loyal to me. He actually sleeps on my pillow every night and is very aware of any little hurts that we may have. He lays his body on the injured place and seems to think he is healing you. he is a joy and tribulation all in one.

Alexander's History.... Gary

Alexander came into this world, as do many kitties - homeless, very small and not so sure to survive. Cowering in a small and cold steel cage in a bleak shelter, he pulled at my heart strings and I happily added him to my life. He started out tiny, so I thought he needed a big name, thus Alexander the Great. He has since grown to meet his name. He is a big lug but very sweet and affectionate. He can meow up a storm when he wants his chow, which is so often he's on a diet now.

He is an American Short hair tabby cat who has many cute tricks....

He rubs noses and taps on my shoulder when he wants my attention and at meal times'

One cute gesture he taught himself was giving a high five. That was his first trick and it still cracks me up after 10 years.

At night he waits for me to pull back the covers and say, "let's settle in", and thats just what he does. He snuggles into his spot by my side and there he sleeps comfy and cozy all night.

He is a great cat, that Alexander... Whoops.. have to go, Alex is calling me for chow. Time to go , dont want to keep the big guy waiting.

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