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Mrs. Motorcycle Bolted on me!

The other morning as I was getting ready for work, My wife comes back in the house after leaving for work herself. She said, "Mr. M., Something is seriously wrong with my Saturn. I need you to come look at it. I was driving along, and heard a pop, then clunk, clunk, clunk. I stoped and looked, but no flat tire! I want you to look." I took the car for a drive, and noticed it when I was pulling out the driveway. I needed to go no further than 1/2 of a block away from my house to realize there was something wrong with the left rear wheel. I pulled it back into the garage to see a bolt stuck into the tread at the back side on the line of tread, and sidewall.
This is what I found!


This put an interesting spin onto my day.
I got a plug put into the tire, drove her vehicle for the day. She took mine, and I got a new set of rear tires on it during the day.

I got my wife to get me a case and a half of beer later on that day for being such a good boy!

Minerva Sachs Megelli Sport 250CC


The new motor sport will try to fight in Indonesia market which is the three variant of Minerva new products. The three are Minerva Megelli Sachs 250, 250M and 250S.
The engine of new Minerva was made by Sachs while the performance was touched by Megelli. So clarity the new Minerva is join venture between Sachs and Megelli.
The price of Minerva Megelli Sachs 250, 250M and 250S in Indonesia is between 25.9-28.9 million rupiah.
Minerva Sachs Megelli Sport 250 CC Spec Overview:

Engine Type SOHC, Air Cooled
Bore x Stroke (mm) 72,5 x 59,8
Displacement (cc) 247
Compression Ratio 11,2:1
Carburettor Type MV 30 P
Max Power (Hp) 20,5/8500
Max Torque 18/8000
Lubrication System Forced & Wet Sump
Clutch: Wet Type & Multi Plates
Gear Transmission 5 Speed
Gear Shift Pattern: 1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Ratio :
1st 2,769
2nd 1,722
3rd 1,318
4th 1,125
5th 0,962
Generator Spole
Ignition CDI
Battery Type 12V 9 AH
Head Light L/H = (R,L) = 35 w
Tail Light 0,23 w
Stop Light 0,58 w
Winker 5 w
Frame Type Multi Twin Spar Trellis Configuration
Steering Head Angle 30o
Suspension Front Telescopic
Suspension Rear Mono Shock
Wheel Front Rim 2.75x17
Wheel Rear Rim 3.50x17
Type Front 100/70 x 17
Type Rear 130/70 x 17


Chain :
Pitch 520
Number Of Line 104
Fuel Tank Capacity 11 Lt
Height 1.040mm
Length 1.990mm
Widht 825mm
Seat Height 800mm
Wheel Base 1.350mm
Ground Clearance 200mm
Weight 123kg

Ride For Their Lives! Home For Life Animal Sanctuary

Last weekend, I finally got to break out, and go for a ride. Any reason to ride is good, but riding for a cause you believe in is even better. I've been lacking on posting, commenting and riding lately due to storm season and my job. This has been keeping me more than busy. So it felt really, really good to get on the bike again. I put on about 350 miles last Saturday.

The ride was just another ride like any other good ride. There were lots of great twisty roads, and a good time to be had while enjoying beautiful scenery whilst rolling along on two wheels. I could have done this ride and likely a much better one with my friend Daren, whom I rode with, but the ride, or the "run" was only part of the reason to be out on two wheels this day. It was for the annual Ride for Their Lives Run. It was for the cause many of you know I deeply believe in. It was for the animals in need.

I rode in the "Ride For Their Lives" run.
This was sponsored by "Doc"Desio of St. Croix Harley-Davidson, and held for Home For Life. The Animal Sanctuary of St. Croix Valley, Inc.

Home For Life® is a new kind of animal shelter. It is a long-term animal sanctuary. Home for Life® provides lifetime care for special needs animals that while still able to lead quality lives but are unable to find a home due to age, chronic treatable disorders, handicaps or similar reasons.

Here are some pictures of the animals being helped, and some ride photos. Kudos to this wonderful organization!!!!!




When I go, Take me in one of these!!!!




A trick trike fitted for a Guy in a wheelchair.





"Doc" from St. Croix Harley-Davidson, and Officer Sweeny

Dogs with wheels

Dogs with wheels

The cat house

Cute Cocker

Look, the animals have their own houses, with air conditioning!


Many kinds of animals here.






A goat with wheels

Great job on organizing the ride! There was great food, and fun. They even had drawings.
Course, I won nothing. But I had a good time anyway!



Nissan MURANO

Overview

Nissan took the wraps off an all-new Murano crossover for the 2009 model year. Nissan calls the vehicle "super-evolution" of the first-generation Murano.
The Murano comes into its own in 2009.

The crossover features a new exterior and interior, more standard technology, and an improved driving experience thanks to a new platform - the new Altima's "D" architecture, to be exact.

What's more Nissan says it has further refined the Murano's standard engine and introduced a second-generation Xtronic CVT. Nissan's standard 3.5 liter V6 has been on Ward's '10 Best Engines' list for 13 years. The Murano also has intuitive all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.

All 2009 Muranos feature a VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque coupled to a CVT transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). 2009 Muranos are available in front-wheel drive or with an all-wheel drive system. The Murano comes standard with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with a Traction Control System (TCS).

The most striking visual element of the 2009 Murano is its new body, which Nissan says has been infused with a 'modern art' feel while still maintaining its distinctive DNA.

The new Murano design also includes an available dual panel power sliding glass moonroof and second row skylight. Other available features include a new foldaway cargo organizer, heated front and rear seats, power liftgate, rain-sensing front wipers and Rear View Monitor.

The Murano comes in three versions: the S, which has all the basic equipment; the SL with more style and fog lights, rear privacy glass, and 8-way power driver's seat; and the LE, the luxurious model with 20 inch wheels, Xenon headlights, and Bose audio system. Customers can also have mood lighting and memory seating with two programmed seating arrangements for the driver's seat. In the trunk, power-up seats fold down for more space and then move up again at the touch of a lever.

MECHANICAL
3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
Variable valve timing (CVTCS)
Double-tipped platinum spark plugs
Push button ignition
Continuously variable transmission
Front wheel drive
Front tow hook
Independent strut front suspension
Independent multi-link rear suspension
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
4-wheel vented disc brakes
Stainless steel dual exhaust system w/chrome finishers


EXTERIOR
18" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/center caps
P235/65TR18 all-season tires
T165/90D18 temporary spare tire located under cargo area floor
Body-color front/rear bumpers
Brushed aluminum rear bumper protector
Halogen headlights
LED rear lights
Folding body-color pwr mirrors
Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers
Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer
Chrome door handles

INTERIOR
Front bucket seats w/adjustable active head restraints
6-way manual driver seat w/manual lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat
60/40 flat-fold reclining rear bench seat w/adjustable head restraints
Cloth seat trim
Full carpeting
Manual tilt/telescopic steering column
Steering wheel cruise controls
Immobilizer system
Trip computer
Pwr windows w/front one-touch up/down & safety reverse feature
Pwr door locks w/speed-sensitive auto lock, selective unlock feature
Pwr fuel door release
Remote keyless entry
Cruise control w/steering wheel controls
Air conditioning w/dual zone automatic temperature control & microfilter
Rear HVAC vents
Rear window defroster
Front door map pockets
(4) cup holders
(3) 12-volt pwr outlets
Metallic trim accents
Manual day/night rearview mirror
Driver/front passenger visors w/extenders & illuminated vanity mirrors
(4) assist grips
(2) coat hooks
1st row map lights
2nd row reading lights
Mood lighting
Leather shift knob
Front seatback pockets

SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) & brake assist (BA)
Traction control system (TCS)
Vehicle dynamic control system (VDC) -inc: 2-wheel limited slip (ABLS)
Front & rear crumple zones
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/occupancy sensor
Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags
Roof-mounted side curtain airbags for all rows w/rollover sensor
Active head restraints
3-point ELR seat belts all seating positions
Front seat belt pretensioners & load limiters
Child safety rear door locks
(2) child seat anchors
Tire pressure monitor
Energy absorbing steering column




























What is more important...form or function?

These folks clearly have different views.

This guy who built his own C.B. antenna holder, clearly believes more in the principle of function before form.

The builder who made this chopper with the extra long forks, clearly believes in form before function.
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I like the happy mix between the two myself.
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