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I'm just wondering what role the recently-settled lawsuit plays in this whole thing. The conditions of the settlement are "sealed," yet it appears there was something in it that prompted the AMA's recent move. Either that, or it's one heck of a coincidence in terms of timing. Also, the plaintiff in the case was obviously very upset with AHRMA, and it doesn't seem hard to imagine that any settlement would have included some attempt to put AHRMA out of biz, or a least undermine what they've built over the years in terms of racing series.

Being a member of both AMA and AHRMA, I'm with Larry in the sense that I'm not feeling a passionate allegiance to either side. I just want to race my old bikes now and again. Don't really care who's sponsoring the race, as long as it's somewhat well organized and worth the money I pay in entry fees and any required membership dues.

Just my 2-cents (not adjusted for inflation).

Cowhouse
79 Husky
79 Suzie

AHRMA posted some info on their website about their dispute with the AMA. The posting is dated March 31. AHRMA mentions in this update that Mid-Ohio VMD races could be affected this year, and possibly the ISDT RR could be "impacted," according to AHRMA's web posting.

This stinks. What is VMD without racing? Just another giant swap meet. Nothing against swap meets, but ...

http://www.ahrma.org/

Cowhouse
79 Husky 390CR
79 Suzie RM250

Thanks for the info Brian. My thoughts and prayers for the family and for his grandson.

cowhouse
79 Husky 390CR
79 Suzie RM250

Is this the Forest Stahl from Muncie (Yorktown), Indiana? The Husqvarna fellow? I haven't spoken with him in months and wondered if this is the same Forest Stahl.

Thanks

Cowhouse
79 Husky 390CR
79 Suzie RM250

Went to a couple auto part stores the other day thinking it would be no big deal to get tire irons and found out it wasn't something they normally carry anymore.One guy at autozone, when I asked if they had "tire irons," referred me to the 4-way lug wrenches. So I got them on order from the local mc shop. Am I getting old or what? Could've used those 24 inchers to wrestle off the 530x17 rear on my husky.

Not familiar with Harbor Freight. They have a website[?]

Hey thrownchain, thanks for the auction info.

I don't agree with the objections. Where's the harm in at least attempting to keep these exceptional machines in the hands of true fans by making the occassional POG message posting announcing availability? If you're one of those folks who's lucky enough to find that 1 in 100,000 barn deal, and don't desire any outside help, then you probably don't want to click on the message forum that reads, let's say, "E bay Pentons"?[:0]

Was anyone upset over the message announcing the recent surprise auctioning off of old number V 001?[]

cowhouse

Not me. I dropped out early. I take it you didn't get it either?

cowhouse

Any NE Ohio Poggers get a chance to possibly drive over and talk to the seller, or anybody able to contact by phone and see if seller is serious about selling, or just "testing the waters" as it were?

Dats the one, sixdazed. Thanks for finding it. I was starting to worry that maybe I was hallucinating. And thanks rob w for the ktm resto link. Man, you guys are way better than google:D

cowhouse

I hope you get the bike. I'm looking forward to seeing how that restoration goes for you. Checked out a couple of very nice fully restored Hercs at the Mid-Ohio this year, and they were fantastic.

Milking cows, eh? That sounds like hard work. Being a big fan of the cow juice, I salute you! My coffee just wouldn't be the same without it:D

I'll try to find that resto I mentioned and, hopefully if I can find it, I'll send you the link. I remember that one of the final photos showed the completed bike along with a couple other Hercules resto projects. I'll keep looking.

Jeepers Creepers! If I spent that much on a project anything the Mrs would have me sleeping out in the garage next to my Husky. Which, I suppose, wouldn't be too bad considering how much I love the smell of Bel-Ray and WD-40:D

Thanks for the info Dwight. The closest I got to Hercs in my youth was when I saw you guys flying by me while I was a young lad watching you race them during the 2-Day Qualifier at Fort Hood, Texas.[]

Yes, thrownchain, a cowhouse I suppose is a barn. OK, OK, it obviously is a barn! But I'm actually referring to the Cowhouse Creek that runs through Fort Hood (my boyhood initiation into all things enduro/isdt/off road goodness). Our club there also put on an annual 100 mile Cowhouse Enduro. How's zat for obscure references?![]

Cowhouse don't want to be in no doghouse. So I say to you, "Good luck with the Herc purchase and post some pictures when you get the resto going." Oh ya, that photo-by-photo resto I was referring to earlier, I think I stumbled across it sometime around Christmas.

Any word yet on that "Sachs" molded onto the rear brake backing plate? Did the Hercs have that back in the day?

cowhouse

PS: Hey thrownchain, I noticed you've still got the winning bid.

PPS: Does anyone recall a posting (I think it was on the POG site) showing a step-by-step, photo-by-photo, top and bottom end resto of a 70-something Sachs motor on a Hercules? It might have been Clasen who posted, but I've been checking and can't find it. Guess I should've bookmarked it ...

Thanks Gary! Was just looking at Keytime's website. Added it to my list of faves. I'll contact the two Craigs and see what the respective costs will be and then probably go from there.

Appreciate the help guys, for sure.

chris

As Homer Simpson would say, "Doh!"[:0]

If you win the Herc, you gonna resto or parts it?

cowhouse

Actually it's me, not the real carl cranke. Just a fan who used his moniker for my eBay username. I bid on a 250 Hare Scrambler last year and signed up for eBay at the spur of the moment. Seemed appropriate when I was bidding on that nice old Penton last year!

I noticed thrownchain didn't waste any time outbidding me on this Hercules![]
Sounds like you're a lot closer to this bike in Missouri than I am up here in Ohio. Good luck with the bike!

chris "cowhouse"
79 Husky
a penton/ktm/sachs someday!:D