Hello From West Michigan

['52Chevy]

Hello all, I am a new member. I have lurked for a while reading here and there. Every now and then I click "reply to post" but couldn't because I hadn't joined yet. I finally figured it was about time. SuperSport is the one that told me about the forum. I know I'll be addicted in no time.

A little bit about myself.

21
Married
Baby Boy on the way(due Sept 16)

I drive a 98 Subaru Outback
I have a 1980 Yamaha XS 650 that I am working on fixing/restoring when the time and money permit.
I have a 52 Chevy pickup that has been in the family since it was new(I believe anyway). Currently at my Dad's house until I have a place for it and can get it running again.

Joining the Air Force, trying to create a plan for a garage while I am away(looking at using a storage unit wherever I end up).

I am a hobbyist mechanic / self maintenance.

Thats what I've got. I look forward to lots of time spent right here!

 

[xtremek]

Welcome to GJ.

 

[fflintstone]

welcome from mid Michigan and thank you for your service to this country.

 

[RPH]

Welcome from the east side of Michigan.

 

[blazentrout]

Welcom from the GR area

 

[Rockcam]

I am in GR as well - welcome.

 

[jlhog]

Hello from Dorr, MI
Thank you in advanced for your service. My son joined the Marines about 9 months ago. Here is a 650 Special I did several years ago. Started as a free bike and ended up with this.

 

[familytruckster]

welcome, My first bike was a 82 XS 650, great bike.

 

['52Chevy]

Hello from Dorr, MI
Thank you in advanced for your service. My son joined the Marines about 9 months ago. Here is a 650 Special I did several years ago. Started as a free bike and ended up with this.

Wow that is a sharp bike! Did you paint the wheels? Or plastidip? or what did you do?

Mine started off free, it was in my dads barn siezed up. When I tore into it I found out that it had dropped a valve and chewed a hole in the top of the piston. And by the top I mean almost the whole thing. I don't have pictures handy but I'll try to post some soon.

 

['52Chevy]

welcome, My first bike was a 82 XS 650, great bike.

That's what I've heard about them. I hope to get it all together and running soon. The baby is putting a damper on things though.

 

[hpvincent]

I have a 1949 chevrolet pickup that I am having restored. Has been in shop last 2 years or so. got it over 20 years ago from man in town who bought it from my uncle who got it from my grandfather who got it from his brother in law in St. Louis. will look real sharp with mostly new parts.