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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #405 on: August 09, 2010, 02:14:12 AM »
Come on over and have some fun.

Watched your build for quite some time, you have my undivided attention.

Looking forward to meeting you and your sweetheart.

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #406 on: August 09, 2010, 06:32:41 PM »
I have read this whole thread this afternoon.

That is a kewl bike and I wish you luck on the salt Lars.   :cheers:

I signed up just so I could reply to this thread. :D

I will attend speed week one of these years.  And maybe someday build a car to get me over 200mph, I know I would not be in "the" 200MPH club, but would still personally know I went 200MPH.

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #407 on: August 10, 2010, 01:30:07 AM »
Thanks all for your kind words !

I'm afraid there's a few posts I haven't responded to.
Don't want to be rude , so please accept my apology
for not getting back to you, as I'm VERY short on time
making preparations here.

With invaluable help from a bunch of friends who, the last few days,
generously donated time and effort, the bike was send off yesterday.
If you read this: 1000 tak drenge for jeres fantastiske hjælp.
Tak Moen, Mads, Jakob Ole, Kasper, Allan, Abel, Jakob Bonfils, Peter !!!

...and a BIG thanks to this brilliant forum:
Jon who makes it all possible and all the members here how have
helped, encouraged , provided info and generally been great !

Without you this would never have happened !


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Even the crating became a 'project' in itself.
Needed to be within certain measurement , needed to be as light as possible
and needed to be forklift maneuverable from both sides.
The local Harley Davidson dealership donated a gigantic motorcycle transport-pallet
that we cut down to size and the partly dismantled bike mounted on it



and an aluminum box was build on top of it.

« Last Edit: August 10, 2010, 03:36:03 AM by octane »
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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #408 on: August 10, 2010, 01:35:14 AM »
Nice job Lars. Take lots of pictures so you can pack it again that way for the trip home!!! :-D :-D :evil:

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #409 on: August 10, 2010, 07:59:17 AM »
Lars
      I've kept tabs on your build--awsome job
     I know the packing problem
      Vincent sidecar I'm helping my mate with for BUB

I'll keep an eye out for a verry kool Indian


      cheers    Bones
     

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #410 on: August 10, 2010, 08:45:53 AM »
Thanks guys !

Bones : is that a thing made of wood
that the bike is on ?

I was told that you can not enter USA with wood as part of the packaging
unless it's heat-treated to some VERY strict specifications ( seriously ).

Click this International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15)
Don't see the USA on the list and it seams that plywood is OK
 but that's not what the shipping company's USA folks said so........



I'll keep an eye out for a very cool Vincent
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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #411 on: August 10, 2010, 10:34:54 AM »
Merely reading your final posts has got my adrenaline flowing Lars. All the best mate.
Don't push me, I'm close to the edge.

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #412 on: August 10, 2010, 11:25:22 AM »
I used one of the same Harley crates to ship my bike to Australia,thanks to my local dealer.
See ya soon,Bones!
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Well,sure can't complain about 2008--6 records over 200 and 5 hats from Bonneville,Bubs, and El Mirage for the team!

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #413 on: August 11, 2010, 09:39:24 PM »
Thanks Chris.
....................................


This is ridiculous:
Ab so lu te last minute problem:

Anyone happens to have a set of leathers / boots / gloves / helmet
for a guy like me ....5' 11" / 175 pound ?....that I can use a couple of times on the Salt ?

Cause I don't.....( long story )


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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #414 on: August 11, 2010, 10:20:19 PM »
Thanks Chris.
....................................


This is ridiculous:
Ab so lu te last minute problem:

Anyone happens to have a set of leathers / boots / gloves / helmet
for a guy like me ....5' 11" / 175 pound ?....that I can use a couple of times on the Salt ?

Cause I don't.....( long story )


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I believe Willie did at one time... I'm sure he'll check in any time...
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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #415 on: August 11, 2010, 11:04:47 PM »
Lars come on, come on  we will get you some leathers---ours are a little larger but you are welcome---Sparky 602-762-2211
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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #416 on: August 11, 2010, 11:08:14 PM »
My leathers are for the 175 pounds -- but about 6'4" tall.  Nonetheless -- we're not racing this week, so if you haven't found another set -- find me and we'll see how they fit you.  Size 14 boots -- large/extra large gloves.  Our trailer is right near the end of the pits close by registration.  Look for the Seldom Seen Slim logos on it.
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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #417 on: August 12, 2010, 02:25:36 PM »
Hello,
I have a set of leathers that fit me when I was 165 lbs and 5'10". They are a one piece suit in race shape. I would give them to your cause if they are something you desire.
Jim  :cheers:

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #418 on: August 12, 2010, 03:14:09 PM »
Lars,
What size boot in U.S. measurement?

Don

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Re: INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you on the Salt (knock on wood)
« Reply #419 on: August 13, 2010, 12:42:34 AM »
Thank you for your kind offers !
Just arrived in SLC. Knackered ! Hopefully pick up bike tomorrow Friday.
Head for the salt.

Lars come on, come on  we will get you some leathers---ours are a little larger but you are welcome---Sparky 602-762-2211
Thank you Sparky ! I'll get back to you when I get there
My leathers are for the 175 pounds -- but about 6'4" tall.  Nonetheless -- we're not racing this week, so if you haven't found another set -- find me and we'll see how they fit you.  Size 14 boots -- large/extra large gloves.  Our trailer is right near the end of the pits close by registration.  Look for the Seldom Seen Slim logos on it.
Thanks Jon. I'll look you up

Hello,
I have a set of leathers that fit me when I was 165 lbs and 5'10". They are a one piece suit in race shape. I would give them to your cause if they are something you desire.
Jim  :cheers:
That's awfully kind of you. How do I contact you

Lars,
What size boot in U.S. measurement?

Don
That would be size 9 ( + the Nomex socks, I guess )

Thanks and
see you !

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