if you could have it any way you want....

Buick Grand National GNX, brand new with extra sticky tires and a chip installed to override the electronic governor.

Done now…

Guy, I used to make ready showroom-new Yamaha V-Maxes. I always rode them carefully, and the rear tires were feathered like that when they came from the factory. :wink:

Moderation is for monks. Take big bites. --Heinlein

The “Gay Deceiver” from Heinlein’s Number of the Beast (and other) books.

When I ride my old Radian it still puts a smile on my face. Your face must be killing you from grinning wide all this time (lucky so-and-so…)

I just got my dream car today… it’s all I want for now. Toyota Celica, 1992, blue. Comes with leather, radio/tape/CD, power sunroof, power windows/door locks, alarm with remote start (awesome for hot summer days when the car swelters)… 31,500 miles and in great condition except for scrapes and dents (in the front), thanks to Grandpa’s maintenance. He bought a Passat today and I’ve been wanting the Celica for a long time, and now it’s mine! Dad gets registration tomorrow. I took it for a test drive… takes corners at 25-30 mph (corners with advised speeds of 15), stops on a dime… I love it.

But if I had a NEW dream car, I dunno, maybe a Z3, maybe a Jetta… somewhere inbetween there. I want something really sporty, but with good gas mileage and storage and styling and comfort. So whatever that entails.

I gotta go with the Batmobile, too. With all the accessories (Batman AND Alfred)(and I want the Michael Keaton Batman, thankyouVERYmuch!).

Guy,
Not me! The other mechanic worked on the V-Max drag bike that one guy brought in. He used to take it out on the street to tune it, sometimes wheelie bars and all. The owner had it running 10.02’s at the time. He dropped a half a second later, when he added a chain drive and Holley carb with a custom manifold. Not bad for an engine on gas. It never needed rebuilding either. :slight_smile:
Should I mention the customer who twisted off three driveshafts and got them all under warranty? The third time around, after we called in the vehicle ID number, the Yamaha rep taking the call let out a long groan. They reluctantly agreed to pay for parts if we paid labor, and only did so because we had sold three other bikes through word of mouth with this guy.

The driveshafts were the weak link; they don’t warranty twisted ones anymore. Better that you twist off than have a case break though…