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Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Stoker on July 10, 2019, 01:01:11 pm

Quote from: Pitchy on July 10, 2019, 12:35:56 pm

Thanks guys, they made that URAL side car set uo where the car wheel was powered that would be good for off road.

Off road .... maybe, but single track .... NOT!!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 10, 2019, 12:35:56 pm

Thanks guys, they made that URAL side car set uo where the car wheel was powered that would be good for off road.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on July 10, 2019, 11:49:51 am

Great show Lenn, thanks for sharing !!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Stoker on July 10, 2019, 09:52:46 am

Ya know Lenn, ........... you gotta cut this amazing "stuff" out. Next thing you know, I'm goin' ta want to put a sidecar on my ol' Honda 500xl, and that really wouldn't be at all "right", as puttin' around down old mine roads and the like with a sidecar might just raise a few eyebrows, and certainly would make for navigational difficulties. ;c)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 10, 2019, 05:45:49 am

Thanks fellers, it was fun.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2019, 12:24:24 am

Not a bad video at all from the sidecar, I enjoyed it with the "antler-view". I liked the "wild-man" video too  :D

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: St Paul Steam on July 09, 2019, 06:51:46 pm

"cool beans" doesn't begin to describe it, that is a wonderful sidecar Lenn, Norma did a great job filming it. 😊

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 09, 2019, 04:41:58 pm

The wild man and his machine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLcU15VQ6i0

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 09, 2019, 02:10:52 pm

Truth be said i`m not a big fan of sidecars, if they arn`t set just right they pull and if not heavy enough lift off the ground and can cause fork shake.
I`d much rather have a trike, but if ya can use a sidecar in slower traffic and all things right they are cool.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on July 09, 2019, 01:47:05 pm

Great stuff Lenn !

...and thanks for nothing, now i want a sidecar  ;)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 08, 2019, 10:21:33 am

Here`s a bad vid we made the first day we put the car on from Normas view.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLbUEjZwEk

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 07, 2019, 06:15:15 am

Thanks guys, parts won`t be in until about Tuesday or Wed. for the brakes.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: txlabman on July 06, 2019, 02:47:18 pm

Quote from: Pitchy on June 24, 2019, 07:29:17 pm

When it`s working right it really isn`t much effort to it, but still work.

We through together a scythe toy today.

(https://i.imgur.com/7qqBjCsm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HTdHCCgm.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX6UVLoxex8

Awesome Lenn!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: jkbixby on July 06, 2019, 09:03:48 am

I'm not a motorcycle guy Lenn but am impressed with the total setup - good looking Harley and the sidecar really is special. Looks like a lot of fun when you get the brakes fixed -make sure to take some pictures when you're out and about with it.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: St Paul Steam on July 06, 2019, 06:07:17 am

Wow...would you look at that, very neat Lenny & I'm sure this was an undertaking of major effort. but well worth it....looking forward to you giving the Mrs. a ride around the Ranch with it.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 05, 2019, 12:54:48 pm

Thanks Jan, we worked on it for a few hours but can`t get the brakes to pump up so ordered a new master cylinder.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on July 05, 2019, 10:07:37 am

I really love that wooden sidecar, looks great on there Lenn !


Do keep us posted on the brake issue, and please shoot a movie of the whole setup going once it´s fixed...if possible  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 05, 2019, 07:22:33 am

Thanks John, we just took a short ride and the rear brake caliber is hanging up and dragging so will have to check into that.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Roscoe on July 05, 2019, 06:59:20 am

Nice old shovel Lenn love the color. That side car would look great on my springer.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on July 05, 2019, 05:59:19 am

Thanks Nick, i shot the deer then did the mount which is a big job getting all the flesh off.
It used to be real white but has aged.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2019, 01:36:07 am

Lenn, that wooden side car is very attractive and I love the deer skull!  8)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 30, 2019, 05:40:24 pm

Thanks Daniel, i`m tuckered.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Stoker on June 30, 2019, 05:11:50 pm

That thing is truly formidable what with the antlered deer skull and the boat cleats on board.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY  COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 30, 2019, 02:54:03 pm

Well we just finished putting the car on, what a job and hot but we got er done.

(https://i.imgur.com/7hNf5rvh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Xex7Ci5h.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/svD2ggXh.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 30, 2019, 07:12:44 am

Thanks Jan, yep the wood one we made.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on June 30, 2019, 03:55:09 am

Well done on "Project Hay" (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji482.png)

Do keep us in the loop regarding that sidecar...is it the wooden one you´re putting on?

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 29, 2019, 02:34:37 pm

Thanks Kevin, its tough probably the worst health wise in my life.
Just decided we are going to put the side car back on the old Harley tomorrow, next project Nick.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: kevin on June 29, 2019, 01:43:16 pm

good to see your both getting on with life despite the problems that arrive

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 29, 2019, 12:33:51 pm

Thanks Nick, not sure what`s next.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on June 29, 2019, 08:16:57 am

Well Done Lenn, what's next on the project list?  ;)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 28, 2019, 06:25:43 pm

Baled up the rest of the hay we had down today, got six bales.

(https://i.imgur.com/O6naqPHm.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 27, 2019, 06:24:40 am

Thanks guys, i feel bad i couldn`t do more but this darn hip is bothering me pretty bad but i did run the scythe.
I pack the hay with a stick with a bigger end on it first as the baler plunger won`t reach very far, it really helps make the bales tighter.
We have more hay down and plan on cutting more but storms coming today so i think i`ll call the doctor instead.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on June 27, 2019, 02:10:55 am

I am so very impressed by that baler, it does a great job...and even more impressed by Norma, feeding it in that heat.

Well done guys !!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on June 27, 2019, 12:00:34 am

You two are sure keeping busy!  :D

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: RedRyder on June 26, 2019, 06:48:47 pm

Awesome, Lenn...!


Gil

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 26, 2019, 04:12:45 pm

Thanks Jan, we got some done 90F so hot working.

(https://i.imgur.com/OVHVEk6m.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/BJ4yJAom.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/K0I5ttAm.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/nlW0VxMm.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on June 26, 2019, 01:57:30 pm

Love it Lenn, great job there (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji482.png)

Do keep us well posted on your baling progress.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 26, 2019, 01:43:49 pm

Have a few windrows ready to bale this evening.

(https://i.imgur.com/MMfQhRzm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TbXpYi8m.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 25, 2019, 09:15:20 am

Cut some more grass this morn, i`m amazed how little effort it takes.
This grass is pretty poor, some is real fine stem and tough and doesn`t cut very well then other is heavy with thick stems and it cuts good.
Having fun with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cr6O44n_-E

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 25, 2019, 06:22:08 am

Thanks fellers, hard to match that tin look with the figures but what the heck we try.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Jim on June 25, 2019, 03:02:04 am

Gee that toy is fantastic!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on June 25, 2019, 03:01:01 am

WOW, that was fast...

What a fun realistic toy, well done Lenn !!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2019, 10:56:14 pm

Jeez Lenn! You don't mess around! Love that toy!!!  8) 8)

You need to go into production  ;)  I would love one of them  8)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Stoker on June 24, 2019, 09:39:39 pm

Yep ... that's the Lenn that I know!!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 24, 2019, 07:29:17 pm

When it`s working right it really isn`t much effort to it, but still work.

We through together a scythe toy today.

(https://i.imgur.com/7qqBjCsm.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HTdHCCgm.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX6UVLoxex8

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Jim on June 24, 2019, 06:45:12 pm

My backs aching just looking at those photos Lenn.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 24, 2019, 12:16:57 pm

Thanks Jan, mostly fun.  :)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: classixs on June 24, 2019, 11:51:32 am

Great job Lenn !


Mere fun, or is there a planned use for the endproduct?

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 24, 2019, 10:26:00 am

Thanks Daniel, rain today so not cutting but may tomorrow.
I can`t over do it with this hip issue it starts hurting if i push it to far.
Nick that`s a pretty cool toy but man for the price, the hard part making one is the three dimensional man.

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Stoker on June 24, 2019, 09:46:06 am

Hope you didn't overdo it Lenn, nor Norma either, but seeing that sure is Cool Beans son!!!

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 24, 2019, 06:04:44 am

Real cool Nick, i did make a couple Reapers .

(https://i.imgur.com/EMUqNm4m.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2019, 09:37:49 pm

Lenn, you need to make one of these  ;)

(https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/106/143066/72375810_1_x.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&version=1559136960)

(https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/106/143066/72375810_2_x.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&version=1559136960)

I bid on it, but went too high after fees and shipping

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Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 23, 2019, 09:48:31 am

Thanks Nick, Norma trying out the home made rake.

(https://i.imgur.com/KBJWQI5m.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0n5l8rZm.jpg)

Title: Re: Cutting Hay
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2019, 09:06:20 am

I'm impressed!  8)

Title: Cutting Hay
Post by: Pitchy on June 23, 2019, 08:56:37 am

Started cutting hay this morning, i can see its all about keeping the blade sharp.
This is all i could take at one time and it isn`t perfect but i`m happy.

(https://i.imgur.com/rTrqak7m.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mYoXmmrm.jpg)