Reformed(ish) Squid

[Stramn]

Hello!

Nice to meet everyone. I'm just a squid who love v4 power. Got my hands on a 1985 and its beautiful. Can't wait to ask question after question!

 

[Fire-medic]

Where in MI are you?

Evere been to the Gilmore Car Museum? I used to live not far from there. Someplace you need to see, they have mid-week evening car shows, no admission cost.
https://ia800204.us.archive.org/14/...ice-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf

https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/new-vmax-owner-faqs-new-members-please-read.21240/

 

[Stramn]

Where in MI are you?

Evere been to the Gilmore Car Museum? I used to live not far from there. Someplace you need to see, they have mid-week evening car shows, no admission cost.
https://ia800204.us.archive.org/14/...ice-manual/yamahavmaxvmx12-service-manual.pdf

https://www.vmaxforum.net/threads/new-vmax-owner-faqs-new-members-please-read.21240/

lapeer/flint area.

 

[CaptainKyle]

Welcome

 

[Radioguylogs]

Welcome from Presque Isle, MI.

 

[gentsvmax]

Hello!

Nice to meet everyone. I'm just a squid who love v4 power. Got my hands on a 1985 and its beautiful. Can't wait to ask question after question!

Welcome! So is ,or does a "Squid" mean you like the extended swing arm?

 

[Stramn]

Welcome! So is ,or does a "Squid" mean you like the extended swing arm?

No it means. my legs hang down off the bike at stop lights, and when i ride I tend to demostrate Fatherless behavior.

 

[xoker]

Legs hanging down at stop lights is a good place to start but what about riding in flip-flops, shorts and a t-shirt? Maybe even no helmet?

 

[KennyR]

Hi from Kalamazoo!
Maybe we can get together for an all Michigan meet up in the near future.

 

[gentsvmax]

Like I've always said, VMAX FORUM University!

 

[Coastal Grey]

SQUID
Stupidly Quick, Underdressed Imminently Dead

 

[KennyR]

Back in the "good old days" of the 60s/70s Squid=squirrely kid. Usually on a 500 Kawasaki triple.All previously mentioned characteristics and habits are definitely included. And yes,I'm old enough that I was there on my YL1 Yamaha, all 100ccs of two stroke twin power?

 

[Relic]

Hi from Kalamazoo!
Maybe we can get together for an all Michigan meet up in the near future.

If it were to be held in Kzoo I might be able to show up.

 

[KennyR]

Kalamazoo has several places that could work, or The Gilmore car museum in Hickory Corners.
Maybe in September?

 

[Fire-medic]

Kalamazoo has several places that could work, or The Gilmore car museum in Hickory Corners.
Maybe in September?

Too bad that the Vintage Motorcycle show was June 8/9. That would be a good time to enjoy the grounds in Hickory Corners. If you've never-been, the Gilmore Car Museum is one of the top-notch facilities in, well, anywhere.

It's halfway between Chicago and Detroit, just north of I-94. Kalamazoo to the west and Battle Creek to the east, are landmarks if you're looking at a map. There are good rolling country roads in the area, for local riding.

The Wednesday night cruise-ins are a great time, no entry fee, plenty of space to park, and food is available. The adult children of the local Turner family of Gull Lake (Turner's Corner is a geographic location on maps) donated the Blue Moon Diner on the grounds in-memory of their parents. Yes, it's an authentic diner.

The Blue Moon Diner​

Don’t stall out. Refuel with a classic bottle of Coke as you step back in time in our authentic 1941 Diner. You’ll find amazing Chicago and Coney-style hot dogs, soups and sandwiches, Blue Plate specials, and typical diner fare from a bygone era. Make sure you leave room for a slice of decadent homemade pie or a cone of rich, creamy old-fashioned frozen custard!

Hours
Only Open During Summer Season (April–November)

• Monday–Friday: 11:00am to 4:00pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
• Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins: 5:00pm to 8:00pm

This is not at the Gilmore Car Museum, but it is a Pierce like one they have at the Gilmore Car Museum. Pre-1920. An inline-4 and the frame serves as both gas tank and oil tank.



Here's a pic of the 1912 Pierce (Buffalo NY) at the Gilmore car Museum, my photos (both Pierces).

 

[KennyR]

They have just done a major upgrade to their motorcycle collection and displays. I, unfortunately, have not seen it yet.

 

[Radioguylogs]

I'll be in the South Haven area Sept 7-12, and I can have my Max with me....Gilmore would not be far.

 

[KennyR]

Yes, the Gilmore is in the northeast corner of Kalamazoo County so about 60 miles from South Haven.
That would be a good time for a get together.

 

[Fire-medic]

Sept. 7, I will be at the American Legion Hall in Hickory Corners, down the street from the Gilmore Car Museum. It's about 2-1/2 miles east of the Gilmore Car Museum, which is at 6865 W. Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners, MI 49060.The American Legion Hall is less than a mile east of Kellogg School Road. Yes, as in "Kellogg's of Battle Creek."

I won't have a bike but I'll be there. 5 p.m.

American Legion Post 484
3801 W. Hickory Road
Hickory Corners, MI 49060

https://www.google.com/maps/place/3801+W+Hickory+Rd,+Hickory+Corners,+MI+49060/@42.4412289,-85.362311,13z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x881789f3b695cb79:0x75283571ce3421f9!8m2!3d42.4412289!4d-85.362311!16s/g/11d_782y1c?entry=ttu

If you've never seen the movie, 'Unfrosted' https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14914430/ it's a very funny take on how the Pop Tart came to be. The movie stars Jerry Seinfeld, and if you were a kid or grew up in the 1960's, the movie has lots of cars, fashions, and fads of the 1960's, which will have you nodding your head, "I had one of those!" Yes it involves Kellogg's. People of a certain age remember Kellogg's of Battle Creek (MI) for the toy premiums you got in a box of cereal, or the things you could send away for, costing you not-much money. Submarines and frogmen soldiers for the bathtub, powered by baking-soda. Battery-powered hovercraft, and many more.



https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14914430/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

 

[KennyR]

I will try to meet you there even if we don't have anything else happening.