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Well after a four year leave of absence, I just graduate from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. I am now an ensign in the USNR and have a USCG 3rd assistant engineers license for unlimited horsepower plants. What a day!
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United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
If I can do it at 18 yrs old, anyone can
"You know something, You can't polish a turd"
"What are you rebelling against", "Well, what do you got?"
Acta Non Verba -
Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.
ATGATT, It could save your life!
1980 XS 1100SG
Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
Pod Filters
DynoJet Kit
T.C.'s Fuse Block
Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
V-Max Auto CCT -
Nice....lots of hard work that I hope will pay off with a great career for you!!Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
81 XS1100 Special
81 CB750 C
80 CB750 C
78 XS750Comment
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Arrhhh!!
Matey.
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Were that four years ago when you ran off to sea, Billy?Originally posted by HobbyMan View Post
Kudos on graduating. Where's the official grad photo, does it have the eye patch and the shoulder-parrot?Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
"The Flying Pumpkin"Comment
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Congratulations WB!!
Just let us know when you want the graduation party.
81 SH Something Special
81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
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79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
80 LG Black Magic
78 E Standard Practice
James 3:17
If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.
“Alis Volat Propriis”
Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
For those on FBComment
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Congratulations! So, are you going to make the Colorado Rally????
I bet it feels great now that "school" is over! But then, you now get to learn how things are "really" done in the real world.
Ray Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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engineers license for unlimited horsepower plants
That should come in handy for the XS!! But more importantly....
Congratulations. We hope you have a rewarding career.
Rodger & DebbieRIP Whiskers (Shop Boss) 25+yrs
"It doesn't hurt until you find out no one is looking"
Everything on hold...Comment
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Congrats, Hobby Man. But how you gonna ride way out there in the water?1980 XS 11 Special: The King of Kong, 9th wonder of the world. Pacifico fairing, chopped shield, Yamaha hard bags, Diamond seat, T-Kat fork brace, XJ top end, YICS Eliminator, '80 carbs from Spyder Cycle Works, K&N Air filter, Fuse block, stainless steel valves & reg/rect from Oregon MC Parts. Raptor CCT, XJ air shocks, 850 FD, Sportster mufflers, Standard handle bar, Tusk Bar Risers, SS braided brake lines. Cat Eye speedometer. HID projector beam headlight, LED running lights.Comment
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Congratulations!
You've chosen a good career field. At least you'd have transportation to China
when all the jobs are completely gone over here.
Seriously, you should be very proud!
Tom Clisham
Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
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'78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN
'80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA
79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper
79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCEComment
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Congradulations young man!
You have not been forgotten in your absence. The tread you started has more post than any other. OK except for the joke thread
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Your focus and tenacity is much to be admired!
Special Ed
Old bikers never die, they're just out of sight!
My recently re-built, hopped up '79 Special caught fire and burned everything from the top of the engine up: gas tank, wiring, seat, & melted my windshield all over the front of the bike.
Just bought a 1980 Special that has been non oped for 9 years. My Skoot will rise from the ashes and be re named "The Phoenix!"
I've been riding since 1959.Comment
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Hey HobbyMan,
Congrats on a job well done!! I was a Dry Water Sailor only!
My...has it been 4 years already? Things sure have changed.
For one thing, you'll need to change your Signature..........
Mythbusters proved you CAN polish a Turd...really!
Secondly, we can change your Username Status....we now have proof that
you're NOT an idiot nor a Meathead!
Welcome back, again Great Job!
T.C.T. C. Gresham
81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
History shows again and again,
How nature points out the folly of men!Comment
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Congratulations! I, too, was once an Ensign, USNR, serving in Engineering Departments during the late South East Asian unpleasantness. I loved my time at sea (and shore duty wan't bad either, cause that's where I met SWMBO). May you have a long and rewarding career.
RalphComment
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i second, third and fourth what everyone has written.....CONGRATS !! Well done!Mike Giroir
79 XS-1100 Special
Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.Comment
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I live here in Michigan, the Great Lakes. Congrats! I know you are having fun!Comment
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