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Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 05:50
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Hey folks, i havnt  been on site in awhile for some old man health issues. I have some catching up to do here. Im starting to get back out in my tiny shop to work on my latest build,a 77 900 fat tire custom.  Hopefully i can get into it mentally.  Im back for some inspiration. 
77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 05:56
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Good to see you back Ronnie. Shop time is great therapy and I can't wait to see what you are working on :)
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 06:34
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Thank you Wookie. Right now its a bare frame, rebuilt motor waiting.  I have everything I think i need except ambition.  But thats coming back. 
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 06:35
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Welcome back also!!
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 07:43 - 27 Jul 2026 07:45
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Welcome back! -Just to give your ambitions a bit of a push: I'm really excited to see what kind of superbike you're going to put together this time!
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 10:43
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Yup...welcome back.
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 11:10
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Welcome back Ronnie, also looking forward to your build.
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 14:15
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I have the same problem after enduring some of my cancer treatments. I try to go out to the shop and do something for at least 5 minutes every day. Next thing you know you're out there for 20 minutes. Then 30, then an hour and so on.

Good luck with your project.
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Re: Missing in action

27 Jul 2026 22:34
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Welcome back. 
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Re: Missing in action

28 Jul 2026 03:53
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Shop time / turning wrench = Ridin' Lite.  Sorta' an appetizer for turning a wheel on a good road on a warm, sunny day in the near future.

Welcome back to The aZylum!  It's still the same comfy little air-cooled corner of interwebs Motorcycle Madness it's always been. Yer old seat is still here right up front.

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Re: Missing in action

28 Jul 2026 11:12
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Well,here she is ,waiting.We did blast n prime the frame last year so kind of a head start. 
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Re: Missing in action

30 Jul 2026 19:51
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Hey, my friend, good to see you're back at it on the 900. Hope to take a ride over to see ya soon, I'll be in touch.
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