scumdog & chrissie-bimbo in the USA

**scumdog** · 13th October 2005, 06:31

Hi guys, been here for a few days, at the library in Carlsbad (20 mins North of San Diego).
Just doing the general tourist thing (but not visiting Disneyland etc as have "been there-done that"), and enjoying ourselves, got a rental, a Chev Topaz which is about the size of a slightly larger Honda Civic coupe, cheap to run but not overdone in the power department.
Looked at prices of '60's cars, some Mustangs, Thunderbirds etc are within my price range - just! so will look at some later on.
Visited West Coast Choppers, very impressive but in some ways a bit 'production line' with some of their scoots, still top quality and the paint jobs are unreal, did notice that the choppers for sale had signs "not for sale in California" on them, unsure if it's an emissions issue or something else.

Didn't notice too many bikes in the L.A. area which given the climate is surprising but down here in Carlsbad there are quite a few, H.D.s, sprotsbikes including a lot of Dukes etc, never saw anything less than about 750cc.

Good thing about this library thing is the free hook up to the internet, will try to find the library in each town we visit and see if I can keep y'all updated.

BTW Petrol is $3 a gallon = about 74cents a litre which converts to about $1.05NZ a litre.

Cheers.
AND Tom is intrigued with the radio in the car as it gives the tune and the singer as well as the station on the screen!!

**SARGE** · 13th October 2005, 06:39

have a great time scummy

**Sniper** · 13th October 2005, 06:42

Nice to hear SD, hope the travells bring more stories.

MD · 13th October 2005, 07:12

You lucky lucky ... have fun Scumdog and unwind - you deserve a break from work. oh shit shouldn't have mentioned that W word.
If you run in to George W ask him to say hello to God from us Kiwibikers next time he speaks with him.

**thehollowmen** · 13th October 2005, 07:18

Did you remember to take piccies?

Some people might need some inspiration.. Who knows, someone might kick out the frount forks on a GSXR if you show them how good it looks when it is done.

You've got satilite radio? ain't technology wonderful

**marty** · 13th October 2005, 07:24

Originally Posted by scumdog

Cheers.
AND Tom is intrigued with the radio in the car as it gives the tune and the singer as well as the station on the screen!!

that is really common in euro/english cars - our Mini has it. quite cool really. do they interrupt the stereo with traffic updates there?

**Lou Girardin** · 13th October 2005, 07:38

So you guys aren't missing winter part 2 back here in NZ?

**Waylander** · 13th October 2005, 09:36

Wait till you get to Texas mate, before my dad left there little over a month ago gas was about $1.50 a gallon.

And when are you gonna ditch the cage and get yourself a bike to tour around on.

**scumdog** · 15th October 2005, 06:09

Hi guys and guy-esses, back on line at Lake Havasu (where the relocated London Bridge is), it's 10.58am and its 88F degrees and climbing, will probably peak at 97F degrees (about 43 degress C or so).

Met an ex-pat Kiwi from Tokaroa (I think), he's a hot rod type guy, built alloy Cobra bodies for Shelby and the 'plugs' for the firbreglass funny cars run by Kenny Bernstien (Budwieser Bandit from memory) and had tea with him and his wife, saw some of his customers vehicles he's working on at present, VERY impressed by his workmanship.

Lots of motorbikes here, mainly cruiser, mainly Harleys, the odd sprotsbike, T-shirt, jeans (or shorts) and sneakers (no helmets) seem to be de riguer for riding here - so what the hell are you lot waffling on about helmet, back-protectors etc???ha!
With the heat here and the traffic lights etc I wonder how long you WOULD last if you wore the old traditional black leathers?

Off to Pomona today so I can have a look around the Pomona swap meet in the weekend.

BTW Waylander, if you saw the gear we are carting around you would see why we don't use a 'bike!!

Cheers, SD & CB

**crashe** · 15th October 2005, 07:36

Scumdog and Chrissie Bimbo - Cheers for all the updates....
Enjoy your holiday...... but um.... how about some pics as you are travelling around.... you know of bikes, bikes and oh yeah bikes.

Ok maybe a pic or two of other things as well... lol.

**Bonez** · 15th October 2005, 07:52

Glad you guys are having a great time SD.

**Virago** · 15th October 2005, 08:11

Ah, you guys have it good!

It's 9am Saturday here, I've just gone out to the gate for the paper, and it's probably about 8 degrees outside at the moment.

Still, never mind, it's H-D demo day at Motorsport Otago - anything you want me to check out for you Scumdog?

Keep up the posting of your news, it's great. We hope you and Chrissie are having a good time.

K & L

**Patrick** · 15th October 2005, 08:46

Scumdog "LLB" (lucky, lucky, Bas#@*d) Enjoy the Break. Skies just opened up here, and there's a group heading off for a ride to Whangamomona pub tomorrow, a world renowned trip if ya haven't done it, yet! Still, that's what we've got those gears for ay?

**number33** · 15th October 2005, 18:59

What's this country coming to? Coppers should be hard on the grindstone fighting crime 24/7, not swanning round the world having fun. Have the NZ police no shame? A REAL policeman would return immediately. Paperwork is building up. Patrolcars need polishing. Jaywalkers need truncheoning. Cellblocks need hosing out...

**riffer** · 15th October 2005, 22:42

Originally Posted by number33

What's this country coming to? Coppers should be hard on the grindstone fighting crime 24/7, not swanning round the world having fun. Have the NZ police no shame? A REAL policeman would return immediately. Paperwork is building up. Patrolcars need polishing. Jaywalkers need truncheoning. Cellblocks need hosing out...

fuckoff. Happy coppers write less tickets.

Enjoy your break SD & CB. A pity New Orleans got wasted by Katrina. That would have been top of my US destinations (well maybe after Deals Gap) ...