Somewhat new and in the thick of it

specialer · Posted: June 5, 2006, 12:47 pm Post subject: Somewhat new and in the thick of it

Hi All,

As mentioned, I'm somewhat new to the site. I'm the guy whose logo is currently being used in the header, but I haven't really participated much other than that. However, I just acquired a 70-something XS (still waiting to see the title to get the actual model year) and am in the process of taking it apart. It's been sitting in someone's back yard for about 15 years out here in Colorado, so needless to say, it's quite a project.

So if you want to experience the trials and tribulations of someone getting in too deep, with limited knowledge and tools, you can see the progress here: www.verne.net/yamaha

I'll do my best to keep it updated.

Wulf

Hey specialer, welcome aboard. Now is that the Mica Peak.com logo or what?
Wulf

specialer

Hey Wulf,

It's the 650rider.com logo at the top of this page. A take on the old Yamaha tank badge.

Jeremy

Wulf

Ok, maybe it's the way I have my page set up. Are you talking about the old oval shaped badge or the round Yamaha symbol? I'm still using the layout for my page here as set about 8 months ago. I seem to recall something about the contest and the winner was based on the old oval tank badge. That's not what shows up on my page.
Wulf

kingwj

This is the logo I believe.

specialer

Yup, that's the one.

And I just found out that I'm getting three-quarters of another XS to help with the project. The question is, can I blame the sudden addition of more parts in the garage on the dog?

Wulf

You can never have enough:
1. Bikes ( I have 8 and working on 3 more coming)
2 Guitars and music gear (9 guitars, 3 amps, 2 keyboards, multiple effects and more gear than I care to think about)
3. Computers (6 running on the network right now and 3 test systems)
4. Cars and trucks (3 cars, 4 trucks)
and finally 3 ex wives and my new fiance
Wulf

kingwj

Bikes- 1 with a motor and 3 with pedals
music gear-piano, trombone, clarinet, guitar,french horn, alto sax
computers- 2 macs and 4 windoze xp
4 cars and no trucks
2 kids, I could have had a Mercedes but noooooo, I had to get married to....
1 wife in the last 25+ years.

Wulf

Yes, you can have enough (or too damn many kids)
Daughter from 1st wife (19 in a couple of mo.)
Daughter from 2nd wife (18 in a couple of mo, 2 stepsons (20 and 21)
no kids 3rd wife (thank GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
2 stepsons from fiance. (9 and 13)

Man I was so close to being finished !!! Now I've become a professional parent!
Wulf

Wulf

Hey specialer, really cool job on the logo! I really like the realistic shadow effect.
Wulf

What Happened to 650rider.com?

Yamaha xs650