Recent content by greg butler

  1. Rocket Stand

    superbike lift Check with Omar's Cafe. He can get the Raask (like at Buster's in the UK). Takes about two weeks to get it drop freighted from Sweden. Not sure of the price but bet it's less than what you were quoted.:cool: Currently use a Harbor Freight (Chinese) ATV lift in the garage which...
  2. aftermarket pipes

    Pipe Dreams Has anyone gone the Swede route? Got a Raask 3-1 Slip-on coming that hooks up to the original manifold. Chrome reverse cone kindothang. Omar's Cafe will deliver one to da howse for $395. It leaves the left side naked so a lot of folks won't like the imballance. Had a similar 3-1 on...
  3. Way out West

    bluebyou I was the culprit. Mark took my trade so it went easy. Was going to get one last year but then the rear seal deal occurred so I figured it would be best to give them some more time to refine the production line. Hope he sends me my plate soon, papers expiring next week. Maybe we can...
  4. Way out West

    It was suggested... Sorry. Asked by a fellow R3 enthusiast to provide some demographics. 53y, owned too many Brit bikes to list, had one recent HD (one too many) and an old flathead (goodin), worked in the bike biz for 14 yrs till got an honest job, currently treat those even less mentally...
  5. Howdy from Texas

    Road Glide Funny. Traded an '06 Road Glide (Pearl Red) for the R3 after an unpleasant experience with the selling dealer and "The Motor Company". It reminded me of an 850 Commando oddly enough. Be sure to tighten your handlebar clamps well, my dealer didn't which led to some difficulties. It's...
  6. Hi

    Variety No one bike does everything perfectly so, you just buy more. Good for economies and satisfying the quest for the Perfect Bike/Holy Grail.:eek:
  7. New

    If You're Way Out West If you are ever West of Abilene and almost to Midland stop bye and have a brewsky and a dip. Used to work at Cycle Shack and House of Wheels there in the Bayou City, grew up in Scandalview nearby. Just got one of the big dogs and it sure squirts. Enjoy!
  8. Royston

    Please tell me.. When I was in Australasia in the 60s everybody drank beer but now it seems everybody drinks wine. Are you all becoming French? Gaday and No worries from a visiting Texican. Hope to see your wonderfull country and people again soon.
  9. Way out West

    Exhausts Anybody tried a Raask 3-1 slip-on yet?
  10. Way out West

    I'm a new owner of a blue '06 Rocket with 1300mi on the clock. So far it's been a wonderfull scoot with no defects. Hi to everybody, and especially the lady in Waco who missed the blue one. It's in the parking lot right now out in the Outback of Texas, Big Spring. Salute!
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