Do you like oldtimers

[elvinkun]

Werne: I know what are you talking about, a friend of mine can go on about "repairing" old missing-more-than-one-pert Jawa of his and you can just see the love in his eyes. I imagine he won't be actually too happy once he is finished.

 

But to be honest, I like to watch oldtimers more than re-asseble them or ride them. Polished, shiny and clean oltimer can be quite a sight, bike or a car.

[Werne]

@mythicdawnmaster There's only one thing with cars like these: if you buy it, you can't lose. Cars like that Lamborghini worth more with every passing minute because they are slowly disappearing. It's like every oldtimer, every day they are closer to extinction. Definately worth buying, even if you are just going to keep it in a garage. But there is one tricky thing with that one, you have to ease up on the gas pedal and release the clutch slowly, or it will be like riding a rodeo horse. It doesn't have ABS and servo motors, it's pure mechanics. No electronic devices of any kind inside except the radio.

 

Lucky you, being able to afford a car like that. I'm worried I won't have enough money to buy fuel for my bike so I can go to work. By the way, how did you know I'm a soldier?

[Werne]

@elvinkun Jawa is a great bike, especially that 2 cylinder 350 ccm one, I had it but unfortunately I had to sell it. And yeah, oldtimers are quite a sight.

[mythicdawnmaster]

thank you i will consider what you said it seems it will be a good purchase, oh and i know your a soldier because you posted stuff about yourself on the newbies section i look on there a lot, i wish i could change your money situation it is disgusting that soldiers get nothing for their grand service to thier countries and pop stars and footballers get all the money. http://www.thenexusforums.com/public/style_emoticons/dark/sad.gif

Edited August 9, 2013 by mythicdawnmaster

[Werne]

@mythicdawnmaster Harley Davidson is power, literally. Maximum speed of 120 km/h with a 1500 ccm 50 HP engine is pure power, and no speed. I've seen several of them and I took one apart, unfortunately I only drove it a few hundered meters as a test drive. But I drove something similar, 1946. Indian Chief. Americans sure make good bikes. Big, heavy and expensive, but good. But when it comes to big bikes, my favourite is a Russian bike, Ural Solo, combination of Harley's massive frame and BMW's high quality engine. Old technology combined with russian engineering and precised machinery equals a bike that will live longer than it's owner.

[mythicdawnmaster]

i had some neighbors before i moved to my estate who both owned harley's, thier pride and joy but quite annoying when they rev them up at 3am in the morning :biggrin: i dont drive bikes but i suppose another item for the collection wont hurt. seems to me that modern cars and bikes just cant beat your old classics :thumbsup: what is it like repairing vehicles ive never had to do anything like that and my life has been very sheltered but i am free now so maybe i should take off the high heels and dresses and put on some mechanics clothes? fix my old cars for myself. although im a little scared imagine breaking a ferrari?

[CommanderCrazy]

Dont suppose planes count? A mate of mine owns a Sopwith Camel.

[mythicdawnmaster]

planes never thought of that they still count they just dont fit in a garage :biggrin:

[Werne]

@mythicdawnmaster Many peole say repairing a car is difficult, but it's not. You just need to get rid of the fear. When I took apart my first bike I was afraid I might break it. But when I finished disassembling it I found out it's nothing to be afraid of, all you need to know is where the parts go. I usually draw while disassembling something so I know how to put it back together, especially if it's something complicated like a gearbox or a multi-cylinder engine. I got used to it pretty quick.

 

But if you are to take apart something, first start with something simple, take it apart and put it back together. Then when you are confident enough move to more complicated stuff. And the most important thing is - relax. Being nervous and afraid can make people forget, they stop paying attention, that's the worse thing that can happen.

 

And there's safety too. When people see me working, they think I'm an idiot, working with makeshift tools in an improvised workshop, no safety measures at all. But I know what I do, and I'm confident enough to do it. My suggestion is to always wear gloves when working, it can help a lot.

 

And breaking a ferrari is not so good, something simpler would be a good start.

[Werne]

@CommanderCrazy Nice, I have a toy Sopwith on my computer speaker. Yellow with pink wings, I got it when I was 2. And yeah, planes count as well, planes, boats, cars, motorbikes, bycicles, etc. Edited November 6, 2011 by Werne