Recent content by gilesc

SOLD! All gone!

Recently test drove the CB1100 and it is a VERY likeable machine! Smooth as silk with a torquey motor. Handles well but is not a sport bike (thankfully).

Hi, I am in Christiansburg.

Up for sale is a 2007 Yamaha FZ-1. I will assume an interested buyer will already know the basic factory specs but I will list all the modifications I know of below. Frankly, this is too much bike for the riding I typically do and I just don’t need this much horsepower. I live in Rural SWVA...

I bought my first handgun about 25 years ago. It was a Ruger redhawk in 44 Magnum. Damn near tore my arm off. Went right out and bought another one so I could have two! One thing led to another...1911's, revolvers, EAA's...started reloading....began competing in IPSC, USPSA, NRA Action...

I have the Puig touring in clear. Seems like a decent shield but is better than the stock. One thing I did notice though was that changing helmets made a noticeable difference. Went from a Simpson Bandit to a HJC FS-10 and that bumpy-lumpy airflow on my helmet (6'1") in near all gone. Dennis...

Perhaps "lady in red." Remember that song?

Hi, I have a carbon fiber akropovic in my 2007. It is not too loud. However, when you "twist the wrist" you can definitely hear it.

Here is my ugly mug doing my other longtime hobby.

Awesome! Congratulations! That is one sweet looking ride.

No apology is necessary. I was hoping someone would take the bait.

Bookmarked those recipes. I will post my spouse's reaction to this "new to us" version of the hamburger when the weather warms up a bit (grill is outside). Again, many thanks!

You make me so happy....

Many thanks for your reply. Beetroot in a tin (can) is typically pickled here in the states. They are also sold raw as pulled from the ground in the produce sections of grocery stores. Americans are quite fond of pickled cucumbers (called pickles) on hamburgers. However, in 50 years of...

Wow! I watched for 3 minutes and my rear end puckered so tight I could have cracked a peanut hull!