tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post1503111387267147088..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: The Seductive Nature Of The Older OnesJack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-58395553980605409742019-10-28T03:58:13.087-04:002019-10-28T03:58:13.087-04:00very nice submit, i definitely love this web site,...very nice submit, i definitely love this web site, carry on it <a href="https://onlinecasino1488.us.com" rel="nofollow">online casino slots</a>moshrabbi121https://www.blogger.com/profile/09196655542415341085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-22791888230564487822014-01-20T04:31:57.978-05:002014-01-20T04:31:57.978-05:00Cool blog you got here and thank you for the valua...Cool blog you got here and thank you for the valuable information. 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It's a...Dear Sammye:<BR/><BR/>Post a comment anyway you like. It's always good to hear from you.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-14936298394527806442008-10-10T15:40:00.000-04:002008-10-10T15:40:00.000-04:00That '67 GTO in the top photo -- oh, baby! I had o...That '67 GTO in the top photo -- oh, baby! I had one just like it (yes, in 1967!). My brother rides a '73 R75 toaster (I hope that's correct terminology -- I'm a girl, you know). The bikes are all beautiful, and you're still funny! I'm going to have to post as Anonymous since I can't remember my password. Sammye aka Granny2WheelsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-52720613656282699592008-10-10T09:20:00.000-04:002008-10-10T09:20:00.000-04:00Dear Rick:I read your blog -- Keep The Rubber Side...Dear Rick:<BR/><BR/>I read your blog -- Keep The Rubber Side Down -- with great interest the other night. If you are planning on passing through this part of PA next month, I would be happy to host you at one of our biker lunches at the Himalayan. <BR/><BR/>Lunch with the Mac-Pac is like visiting the Discovery Channel. Did you ever see hyenas finish off a Cape Buffalo? It's a lot like that. <BR/><BR/>There is also an adult leather store close by that you might find interesting as well. <BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>Jack RiepeJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-68767597610273421912008-10-10T03:22:00.000-04:002008-10-10T03:22:00.000-04:00Beautiful bikes, and beautiful scenery. Looks lik...Beautiful bikes, and beautiful scenery. Looks like a wonderful time. I will be riding to your part of the country within the next month.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292888400812999160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-87964028376171870152008-10-09T22:02:00.000-04:002008-10-09T22:02:00.000-04:00Dear SoloBear (Scott):My close frend and mentor --...Dear SoloBear (Scott):<BR/><BR/>My close frend and mentor -- Brian Curry -- is the cheapest bastard who ever lived. He has a tiny set of defibrillators and a resuscitator to revive crush washers for yet another season. <BR/><BR/>He did an oil change on my bike and acted as if I had asked him to perform an unnatural act by using a fresh washer. I then showed him ten extras I carry in my tool kit. He fell down in a trance.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for dropping by tonight. As always, your name has been entered into the Readers' Meals Contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-68171682856366649652008-10-09T21:54:00.000-04:002008-10-09T21:54:00.000-04:00Dear RossK:It's letters like your that keep me fro...Dear RossK:<BR/><BR/>It's letters like your that keep me from killing myself. Writers never know if their efforts are appreciated, and my friends all lie to me, hoping they'll win the monthly meals contest. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind commentary on my work. Your name has been entered into the monthly contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-4576923000451211392008-10-09T21:49:00.000-04:002008-10-09T21:49:00.000-04:00Dear Bavarian (Todd Trumbore):Thank you for your c...Dear Bavarian (Todd Trumbore):<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your comments on my writing style and for inviting Dick Bregstein and I to your event once again. We had a blast. You certainly know how to show the boys a good time.<BR/><BR/>I am always amazed at how beautiful these bikes are, and how congenial these guys can be. It is touching how they try and make Bregstein feel like he is a real biker too.<BR/><BR/>I was glad Laura didn't see you kick that dog in the ass though.<BR/><BR/>And by commenting, your name has been entered into the Readers' Meals Contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-3719300726440156952008-10-09T21:43:00.000-04:002008-10-09T21:43:00.000-04:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom):This was the kind of ride wher...Dear Charlie6 (Dom):<BR/><BR/>This was the kind of ride where I was content to watch from the shadows. Each of these guys is a no-bullshit, die-hard biker/mechanic, with a thorough understanding of the machinery at hand. They amaze me. In the Mac-Pac, where a great deal of tolerance is exercised in accepting the foibles of the individual, the envelope is pushed to accommodate me. <BR/><BR/>My last bike was a 1986 K75 with a Sprint fairing. This was really something, until some pain in the ass old woman ran me over in Virginia. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and to comment. As ever, your name has been entered in the October Meals Contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-81935169624781054262008-10-09T20:33:00.000-04:002008-10-09T20:33:00.000-04:00Most excellent write-up,Jack! I really enjoyed the...Most excellent write-up,Jack! I really enjoyed the photos, too.<BR/><BR/>Ummm... on that crush washer? Maybe I am the cheapest SOB you have met in that regard... my VStar is on the original seven and a half years ( and countless oil changes!) later. Guess I need to order a few before that next maintenance day, hmmm?<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear Old Arthur has been working you over so hard... hope he eases up a bit soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-44772608624648146512008-10-09T18:20:00.000-04:002008-10-09T18:20:00.000-04:00Jack - another great story. Thanks for sharing and...Jack - another great story. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.<BR/>RossRossK6https://www.blogger.com/profile/13375657551687611187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-8591671902609590182008-10-09T09:51:00.000-04:002008-10-09T09:51:00.000-04:00I'm not sure what I enjoy more, laying out this vi...I'm not sure what I enjoy more, laying out this vintage ride each year, or reading Jack's portrayal in his blog discribing this ride/event. <BR/><BR/>Jack's unique writing style and colorful display of wit and humor always manages to get a good hardy laugh out of me. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I want to thank everyone who was courageous enough to endure such a work-out that these older motorbikes can give our aging bodies and overcoming the fear and anxiety of not knowing if your antique bike will make the trek back home without breaking down. <BR/><BR/>We were blessed with terrific weather again this year and had a diverse, enthusiatic group of riders. I hope we can duplicate the conditions for next year. I'm already looking forward to it. <BR/><BR/>Todd TrumboreTheBavarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17902947000925173597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-10720150112056989222008-10-08T12:30:00.000-04:002008-10-08T12:30:00.000-04:00Jackgreat ride report and great pictures of beauti...Jack<BR/><BR/>great ride report and great pictures of beautiful motorcycles....<BR/><BR/>I would have loved to have seen that Velocette in person, missed a chance to see some recently and regret it.<BR/><BR/>re owning a vintage motorcycle, yeah, you gotta expect to be working on it.<BR/><BR/>mine's not vintage, barely 22 years old, but she's all sorted out<BR/>for now....I would have loved riding in such august company.<BR/><BR/>cheers,<BR/><BR/>domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-19099244118623324592008-10-08T11:09:00.000-04:002008-10-08T11:09:00.000-04:00Dear Grandad (Dave):I would have been delighted to...Dear Grandad (Dave):<BR/><BR/>I would have been delighted to introduce around. Are you doing anything non Sunday morning, October 19th? The Mac-Pac will meet for breakfast at the Pottstown Family Diner on Rt. 100 at 8am. I'll save you a seat.<BR/><BR/>Your name is entered into the monthly contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-38594338638467096992008-10-08T11:05:00.000-04:002008-10-08T11:05:00.000-04:00Dear John:I was amazed to discover how many Mac-Pa...Dear John:<BR/><BR/>I was amazed to discover how many Mac-Pac members have vintage bikes. It was amazing to see this long, thin, ancient line extend down the highway.<BR/><BR/>Your name has been entered into the contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-61108975952578692322008-10-08T11:03:00.000-04:002008-10-08T11:03:00.000-04:00Dear Joe:You missed a great day in the countryside...Dear Joe:<BR/><BR/>You missed a great day in the countryside, though I bet spending the afternoon in the King of Prussia mall was a close second -- Not!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind note. And I regret there seems to a problem with the transmission of your pictures.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-28035376340682950752008-10-08T11:01:00.000-04:002008-10-08T11:01:00.000-04:00Dear DC (Dave Case):Dick Bregstein was the younges...Dear DC (Dave Case):<BR/><BR/>Dick Bregstein was the youngest antique there. When he got out of the truck, everyone started humming "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald."<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1247849708513254632008-10-08T10:59:00.000-04:002008-10-08T10:59:00.000-04:00Dick:We were like two fish out of water last Sunda...Dick:<BR/><BR/>We were like two fish out of water last Sunday. We've got to ride in next year's event. But it was a pisser. We got to sit in the SUV and solve the world's problems for four hours.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-75312758930486941662008-10-08T10:57:00.000-04:002008-10-08T10:57:00.000-04:00Dear Charles:It was great seeing you guys on Sunda...Dear Charles:<BR/><BR/>It was great seeing you guys on Sunday, I look forward to riding again in next year's event. Everybody's bike looked great. The Vellocette was a wonder. I watched Dave Crank shift with his heel a dozen times, without taking his foot off the peg, before I realized what was going on. <BR/><BR/>Next year, I'll have peanut butter crackers in my top case.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing. Your name is entered into the October contest.<BR/><BR/>Fondest regards,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-55978326011386256472008-10-08T10:54:00.000-04:002008-10-08T10:54:00.000-04:00Dear Woody:Thanks for writing in. This qualifies y...Dear Woody:<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing in. This qualifies you for the October readers' contest. The Matchless sounds like a car -- a Ford Fairlane -- my brother had in the early 70's. He carried a gallon of Foxhead oil in the trubk.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by,<BR/>JackJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-50126739214172395572008-10-08T09:16:00.000-04:002008-10-08T09:16:00.000-04:00Jack, totally enjoyed this ride report and seeing ...Jack, totally enjoyed this ride report and seeing the pix of these beautiful bikes. The "Toaster" all one can say is wow.<BR/> If I had been aware of this ride, I would have ridden to Skippack just to see the vintage bikes.<BR/><BR/> Regards,<BR/> Grandad 43<BR/> PS 14Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46709973420262326402008-10-08T09:04:00.000-04:002008-10-08T09:04:00.000-04:00One day I will have the R75/6 ready for this ride....One day I will have the R75/6 ready for this ride. Of course with all of my other duties I would not have been able to go anyway, but at least the bike would be ready. . .Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10464143046998262941noreply@blogger.com