3. Crazy Riding With The Crazy 8's

While riding her V-Star, an angry tornado lifted Lori skyward, but the furious storm must have noticed her beauty and her spirit, so it gently set her safely down on the highway once again.

Lori's Beautiful Machine

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4. Backfire

Tastes in art are highly individual. As anyone will tell you, “Beauty is to the eye of the beholder.” Be that as it may, not even a few appreciated my praise of Schmidt’s Spirit. One letter suggested that there are thousands of Spirits that look better than that “abortion on two wheels.” Another member with a more liberal point of view, Scott Spayer, allowed that “everyone has their idea of what looks good and what doesn’t.” Still, Scott didn’t think the Spirit was worth the praise I gave it. Sam Rodriguez called the bike “hideous” and said that “nothing flows with anything.” Another member advised me to “educate myself.”

Well, OK, guys. What can I say? I still like Schmidt’s Spirit. It’s purple and it’s cool. It has a nostalgia buzz for me: sorta like a three quarter version of the old-school panhead and shovelhead choppers I used to admire outside Pepe’s Pizza on Telegraph Ave where I used to hang in Berkeley in the 1960’s. Bikes that belonged to the guys who were early innovators and inventors of the chopper concept. But more than that, I admire Paul Schmidt’s spirit of returning to moto-cruising and moto-customization after a hiatus of a quarter century—and taking his lady along for the ride! That is where my praise for Schmidt’s spirit truly lies. It’s the lure of the bikes, bro’s. Irresistible.

Still, we at Cruiser Customizing truly do appreciate all your responses. We are a forum for all riders and there is certainly room for all sorts of opinions. Thanks, Cruisers for the feedback. It’s been a lesson in post-graduate customization, for sure. And the beat goes on…

In our April 1st Newsletter “A New Type of Motorcycle?” we promised you a picture of this revolutionary bike. We finally received it, view picture. Happy April Fools everybody.

Cruiser Paul Mink sent in these profound words: “With drivers it’s about the destination, but with riders it’s about the journey. One is daydreaming, while the other is experiencing. Longing for… vs. grateful for… I am grateful to be awake and enjoying this journey…”

Big Uwe dug this up for us and was in a mood to sh-a-a-a-re: “People are more violently opposed to fur than to leather because it is safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.”

Thanks, and keep sending those e-letters.
Cruise and be happy,
Miles Davis, (Pavandas)
Editor, Cruiser Customizing News

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CruiserCustomizing.com - Newsletter #103

JULY 02, 2011 CRUISER NEWS Celebrate Independence Motorcycling and the quest for freedom go hand in hand. In fact it's safe to say that the motorcycle industry as it exists today was born from this quest and the wars that resulted. WWI and WWII gave the biggest boost ever to motorcycling. They played a major role in the rise of motorcycling around the world. For me motorcycles would have to be near the top of the list of good things that grew out of war because they provide me and many others with a physical expression of the freedom and independence that soldiers around the world fight so hard for. Read More >> Customizing by Dimitra Schonekas Apparently those who know me would say that I wear my heart on my sleeve when it comes to how much I love my bike. That may be true. I have many riding buddies who have a bike, bought a second bike, traded in a bike, got another bike. My ride is one and only humble Yamaha V Star 650 Classic, that I have spent time (and will continue to) customizing it to fit and suit me and no one else. In the beginning: My first bike was restricted by the 250cc max capacity for learner riders, before LAMS (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme) came into effect in Victoria. I chose the Suzuki Intruder 250 LC. A great little cruiser bike that I was (and still am) attached to. I bought this bike with the thought that I would keep and ride it forever, because the size was extremely manageable for my small frame of under 5 feet tall. I was of the mind that I couldn't manage to ride anything bigger (read: taller, wider, heavier). Read More >> The Gift of Motorcycling Is definitely a gift that keeps on giving. Make sure to follow CruisersKelly as she continues to build a fully customized Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic that will ultimately be given away to one lucky Cruiser Customizing Community Member to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Make sure to enter to win this awesome machine by logging onto https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/v-star-gift Follow the progress of the weekly build by clicking here: http://community.cruisercustomizing.com/_Week-4-Gift-of-Motorcycling/blog/4507958/22960.html Cruiser of the Week kingskid I immigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1999 from the Philippines. An accountant and banker by profession, my present occupation is Postal Delivery Officer. I had this full U-Turn from my previous occupation of Bank Manager to a Postman for the love of motorcycles... Stop and Say Hello to kingskid >> Featured Bike mbrock29609 Check out this awesome looking 2002 Honda Shadow Aero 1100 that belongs to mbrock29609. The hard work and attention to detail really shine through on this custom bagger Learn More About mbrock29609 >> Video Library Index Check out our vast Video Library with hundreds of installation tips and in depth information about specific product categories. The Video Library can be found on the Cruiser Customizing Message Board where you can easily locate and view the videos that you are searching for! View the Video Library Index >> Video Contest We all need to give Robin001 a huge "Thank You" for all of his support as the Video Coordinator over the past 18 months. Rob has taken the idea of a contest and has turned it into a living reality. Rob has decided to retire, and you can read more here: Robin001 Retires The May Video Contest was a close one! It was a three way tie for a while… but Tezza walked away with 5 more votes than Dim and 6 more votes then polssken. Great work to all who participated! Watch the Video >> Photo Contest June/May Photo Contest - Dirty Please swing by electra member page and thank her for all of her hard work and dedication in the coordination of the photo contests. Top Viewed Photo goes to bporre's Best Bug Splatter! Highest Rated goes to AussieSteve's Bug Splatter! The Tip of the Week Tip of the Week Archives You will be putting some extra miles on your bike this summer, so check out this 3 part series TOTW videos on flat tire repair. Don't get Stranded! Make sure you're prepared! Watch Video Part 1 >> Watch Video Part 2 >> Watch Video Part 3 >> Help Our Community Grow! As the number one biker community online today, we are always looking for creative ways to contact new riders and get them participating with us in the community. The more bikers the merrier we always say!! We just launched the Refer a Biker program to get Bikers like you actively recruiting your friends and loved ones to join us and participate in the number one resource for bikers helping bikers online. Its simple and its fast and you earn valuable CRUISER POINT for doing it, check out the story and refer some bikers today! Earn Some Points Today >> Wednesdays With Greg Episode 44 - Motorcycle Tool Kits Call 888-857-5417 or visit www.cruisercustomizing.com if you have questions or are looking to purchase a motorcyle tool kit. In this WWG, Kyle and Greg talk about the tools you can expect to find in fairly standard tool kits, why took kits are important, and where to store or cary your tool kit. Watch the video >> Celebrate 4th of July Today through July 4th Cruiser Customizing is offering the American Made Madness Sale where "The deals explode now through Independence Day!" Watch the video >> Download Your May Member Calendar Don't forget to download your July member calendar! See if you are featured this month! Get a new background on your computer, we have all different sizes for the best possible fit! You have received this message because you are a current customer of Cruiser Customizing, Inc. and have given us permission to communicate to you via this e-mail address. 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