Comments for 45dgree http://45dgree.com a unique angle on our world... Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:39:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by satyakraus http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17716 satyakraus Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:39:30 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17716 It's obvious Harley wants to market towards a younger crowd but dont they realize 10 year olds can't afford their products. I'd also guess that most bikers wouldn't consider their Harley a toy! It’s obvious Harley wants to market towards a younger crowd but dont they realize 10 year olds can’t afford their products.

I’d also guess that most bikers wouldn’t consider their Harley a toy!

]]> Comment on A must have accessory @ The Daily Grind by ChaoscycleGeorge http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/a-must-have-handy-lift-accessory-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17715 ChaoscycleGeorge Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:59:34 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13654#comment-17715 after years of using a newer belt sander, you know the ones that stop spinning when you touch it with your thumb, I went and got a nice old hammond belt grinder that will surley leave me with nubs for hands after years of using a newer belt sander, you know the ones that stop spinning when you touch it with your thumb, I went and got a nice old hammond belt grinder that will surley leave me with nubs for hands

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by BillyBartels http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17714 BillyBartels Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:51:11 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17714 @KustomJeffDailey In today's reality, marketing is survival. While H-D was making it huge on the backs of the Baby Boomers, every stock analyst in the world was worrying about their aging demographic. Ironically, if you were immortal with H-D, they'd never need to change, but since we're not, they need to market to younger people and keep them happy so the brand lives on. Otherwise it dies when the "real bikers" die. @KustomJeffDailey In today’s reality, marketing is survival. While H-D was making it huge on the backs of the Baby Boomers, every stock analyst in the world was worrying about their aging demographic. Ironically, if you were immortal with H-D, they’d never need to change, but since we’re not, they need to market to younger people and keep them happy so the brand lives on. Otherwise it dies when the “real bikers” die.

]]> Comment on A must have accessory @ The Daily Grind by steveb http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/a-must-have-handy-lift-accessory-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17713 steveb Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:15 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13654#comment-17713 @JohnEndrizzi oh damn, i have tool envy - nice job in saving this beast @JohnEndrizzi oh damn, i have tool envy – nice job in saving this beast

]]> Comment on A must have accessory @ The Daily Grind by JohnEndrizzi http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/a-must-have-handy-lift-accessory-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17712 JohnEndrizzi Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:18:50 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13654#comment-17712 I have wanted this albeit LARGE accessory for over 35 years. Last winter, I could hold off no longer. After quite a bit of shopping, I negotiated a fair price for a used Bridgeport Series 1 variable speed vertical mill. It turned out that the unit was well used. It required a rebuild which took 6 months to complete. The hacksaw and file are now relegated to a back of the tool chest position. [IMG]http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/johnkendrizzi/1969Bridgeportseries1.jpg[/IMG] I have wanted this albeit LARGE accessory for over 35 years. Last winter, I could hold off no longer. After quite a bit of shopping, I negotiated a fair price for a used Bridgeport Series 1 variable speed vertical mill. It turned out that the unit was well used. It required a rebuild which took 6 months to complete. The hacksaw and file are now relegated to a back of the tool chest position.

[IMG]http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/johnkendrizzi/1969Bridgeportseries1.jpg[/IMG]

]]> Comment on A must have accessory @ The Daily Grind by Mark P http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/a-must-have-handy-lift-accessory-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17711 Mark P Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:33:04 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13654#comment-17711 No new accessories for my garage but I did get my ole ladies shit out of there so I have more room to work now I need a security system with finger print scanner to keep her out and I'll be a styling mutha fu#$er. No new accessories for my garage but I did get my ole ladies shit out of there so I have more room to work now I need a security system with finger print scanner to keep her out and I’ll be a styling mutha fu#$er.

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by KustomJeffDailey http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17710 KustomJeffDailey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:02:20 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17710 @steveb I've met one of the new bigwigs from HD right before I left the dealership and I was not impressed. He said the right things, but I saw no conviction in his eyes when he was saying it. I agree that the majority of the folks at HD do have their hearts in the right places, the marketing and top management people do not strike me as being of that frame of mind. @steveb I’ve met one of the new bigwigs from HD right before I left the dealership and I was not impressed. He said the right things, but I saw no conviction in his eyes when he was saying it. I agree that the majority of the folks at HD do have their hearts in the right places, the marketing and top management people do not strike me as being of that frame of mind.

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by steveb http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17709 steveb Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:03:57 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17709 @KustomJeffDailey I hear you Jeff, but I am fortunate in that I have met and have gotten to know and like the people that work at H-D - and wouldnt ya know they are some of the nicest smartest, most passionate motorcycle enthusiasts you'll ever meet - and they know they are custodians of the brand and they are the folks in charge of leveraging it's heritage..... it's a balancing act of new vs. heritage.But in reality It's a big brand and alot of people have a hand in it's "persona" so, it's hard to know who to poke in the side with this... I don't begrudge them any successes and if this is what it takes for a brand like H-D to succeed, so be it @KustomJeffDailey I hear you Jeff, but I am fortunate in that I have met and have gotten to know and like the people that work at H-D – and wouldnt ya know they are some of the nicest smartest, most passionate motorcycle enthusiasts you’ll ever meet – and they know they are custodians of the brand and they are the folks in charge of leveraging it’s heritage….. it’s a balancing act of new vs. heritage.But in reality It’s a big brand and alot of people have a hand in it’s “persona” so, it’s hard to know who to poke in the side with this… I don’t begrudge them any successes and if this is what it takes for a brand like H-D to succeed, so be it

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by KustomJeffDailey http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17708 KustomJeffDailey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:43:57 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17708 Steve, people like us take the bikes as an extension of ourselves very seriously. Unfortunately the newer corporate types at HD think of it as a product and nothing more. For them this is about "product placement". The marketing wienies are in charge, the Bikers are not. They hope the kids will see all of this and raise hell enough for Daddy to take them to a dealer then the sales guys can get ahold of the poor schmuck and put his ass on a bike. It doesn't matter what we think, all they see are sales numbers and how to increase them. Steve, people like us take the bikes as an extension of ourselves very seriously. Unfortunately the newer corporate types at HD think of it as a product and nothing more. For them this is about “product placement”. The marketing wienies are in charge, the Bikers are not. They hope the kids will see all of this and raise hell enough for Daddy to take them to a dealer then the sales guys can get ahold of the poor schmuck and put his ass on a bike. It doesn’t matter what we think, all they see are sales numbers and how to increase them.

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by BillyBartels http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17707 BillyBartels Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:35:45 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17707 They're both brilliant and stupid about young people. But their scattershot approach seems to paying dividends for them. They’re both brilliant and stupid about young people. But their scattershot approach seems to paying dividends for them.

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by steveb http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17706 steveb Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:27:13 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17706 I don't understand why H-D is producing this type of marketing promotion. In my mind this type of trivial nonsensical co-branding dilutes the core values of what H-D is about... for ME anyway. I take the brand seriously and have invested in the product my entire adult life, and this type of program shows that one of us (H-D or me) is out of step and/or touch with the other...granted I might own part of the equation too.... I don’t understand why H-D is producing this type of marketing promotion. In my mind this type of trivial nonsensical co-branding dilutes the core values of what H-D is about… for ME anyway. I take the brand seriously and have invested in the product my entire adult life, and this type of program shows that one of us (H-D or me) is out of step and/or touch with the other…granted I might own part of the equation too….

]]> Comment on Does it smell like… @ the Daily Grind by Joe Mielke http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/does-it-smell-like-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17704 Joe Mielke Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:38:39 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13546#comment-17704 Next time you’re at a rally and can take a Victory test ride, I strongly suggest it. I test rode the Vision the first year they were available to ride during the Sturgis Rally. I was impressed from the first ride and have had several opportunities to ride Victory’s since then. Last summer I had the opportunity to purchase a Vegas for my wife so she had a reliable motorcycle when we took a road trip from South Dakota to Texas and back. I outfitted it with Givi luggage and a Klock Werks Flare windshield. She fell in love with the comfort and power of the Victory and I would have a hard time taking it away from her. When the Vision came out the style of the motorcycle was a shock to most people. It certainly had a very out of this world look to it. But I firmly believe Victory did that knowing full well they would be making a statement in the world of touring motorcycles. Which they did and when they had the motorcycle world's attention they came out with the Cross Country and the Cross Roads which appeal to the everyman. They are both decidedly different than the Vision and yet recognizable as Victory. They are certainly focused towards traditional American motorcycle styling. Victory's current campaign slogan is "Ride one and you'll own one." There is a lot of truth to it, if you don't have any bias towards motorcycle brands and truly enjoy motorcycling for the experience, a Victory motorcycle is a solid option for any rider. The beauty of being motorcycle enthusiast is that we are blessed with a world of options. I think Forest Gump had it wrong. “Life is like a box of chocolates, TASTE THEM ALL!” Next time you’re at a rally and can take a Victory test ride, I strongly suggest it. I test rode the Vision the first year they were available to ride during the Sturgis Rally. I was impressed from the first ride and have had several opportunities to ride Victory’s since then.

Last summer I had the opportunity to purchase a Vegas for my wife so she had a reliable motorcycle when we took a road trip from South Dakota to Texas and back. I outfitted it with Givi luggage and a Klock Werks Flare windshield. She fell in love with the comfort and power of the Victory and I would have a hard time taking it away from her.

When the Vision came out the style of the motorcycle was a shock to most people. It certainly had a very out of this world look to it. But I firmly believe Victory did that knowing full well they would be making a statement in the world of touring motorcycles. Which they did and when they had the motorcycle world’s attention they came out with the Cross Country and the Cross Roads which appeal to the everyman. They are both decidedly different than the Vision and yet recognizable as Victory. They are certainly focused towards traditional American motorcycle styling.

Victory’s current campaign slogan is “Ride one and you’ll own one.” There is a lot of truth to it, if you don’t have any bias towards motorcycle brands and truly enjoy motorcycling for the experience, a Victory motorcycle is a solid option for any rider.

The beauty of being motorcycle enthusiast is that we are blessed with a world of options. I think Forest Gump had it wrong. “Life is like a box of chocolates, TASTE THEM ALL!”

]]> Comment on Does it smell like… @ the Daily Grind by Joe Mielke http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/does-it-smell-like-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17703 Joe Mielke Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:36:50 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13546#comment-17703 Next time you’re at a rally and can take a Victory test ride, I strongly suggest it. I test rode the Vision the first year they were available to ride during the Sturgis Rally. I was impressed from the first ride and have had several opportunities to ride Victory’s since then. Last summer I had the opportunity to purchase a Vegas for my wife so she had a reliable motorcycle when we took a road trip from South Dakota to Texas and back. I outfitted it with Givi luggage and a Klock Werks Flare windshield. She fell in love with the comfort and power of the Victory and I would have a hard time taking it away from her. When the Vision came out the style of the motorcycle was a shock to most people. It certainly had a very out of this world look to it. But I firmly believe Victory did that knowing full well they would be making a statement in the world of touring motorcycles. Which they did and when they had the motorcycle world's attention they came out with the Cross Country and the Cross Roads which appeals to the everyman. They are both decidedly different than the Vision and yet recognizable as Victory. They are certainly focused towards traditional American motorcycle styling. Victory's current campaign slogan is "Ride one and you'll own one." There is a lot of truth to it, if you don't have any bias towards motorcycle brands and truly enjoy motorcycling for the experience, a Victory motorcycle is a solid option for any rider. The beauty of being motorcycle enthusiast is that we are blessed with a world of options. I think Forest Gump had it wrong. “Life is like a box of chocolates, TASTE THEM ALL!” Next time you’re at a rally and can take a Victory test ride, I strongly suggest it. I test rode the Vision the first year they were available to ride during the Sturgis Rally. I was impressed from the first ride and have had several opportunities to ride Victory’s since then.

Last summer I had the opportunity to purchase a Vegas for my wife so she had a reliable motorcycle when we took a road trip from South Dakota to Texas and back. I outfitted it with Givi luggage and a Klock Werks Flare windshield. She fell in love with the comfort and power of the Victory and I would have a hard time taking it away from her.

When the Vision came out the style of the motorcycle was a shock to most people. It certainly had a very out of this world look to it. But I firmly believe Victory did that knowing full well they would be making a statement in the world of touring motorcycles. Which they did and when they had the motorcycle world’s attention they came out with the Cross Country and the Cross Roads which appeals to the everyman. They are both decidedly different than the Vision and yet recognizable as Victory. They are certainly focused towards traditional American motorcycle styling.

Victory’s current campaign slogan is “Ride one and you’ll own one.” There is a lot of truth to it, if you don’t have any bias towards motorcycle brands and truly enjoy motorcycling for the experience, a Victory motorcycle is a solid option for any rider.

The beauty of being motorcycle enthusiast is that we are blessed with a world of options. I think Forest Gump had it wrong. “Life is like a box of chocolates, TASTE THEM ALL!”

]]> Comment on Does it smell like… @ the Daily Grind by Joe Mielke http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/does-it-smell-like-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17702 Joe Mielke Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:34:51 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13546#comment-17702 Next time your at a rally and can take a Victory test ride, I strongly suggest it. I test rode the Vision the fist year they were available to ride during the Sturgis Rally. I was impressed from the first ride and have had several opportunities to ride Victorys since then. Last summer I had the opportunity to purchase a Vegas for my wife so she had a reliable motorcycle when we took a roadtrip from South Dakota to Texas. She fell in love with the comfort and power of the Victory engine. When the Vision came out the style of the motorcycle was a shock to people. It certainly had a very out of this world look to it. But I firmly believe Victory did that knowing full well they would be making a statement in touring motorcycle world. Which they did and when they had the motorcycle world's attention they came out with the Cross Country and the Cross Roads which appeals to the everyman. They are both decidedly different and recongizeable a Victory, but certainly focused towards traditional american motorcycle styling. Victory's current campainge slogan is "Ride one and you'll own one." There is a lot of truth to it, if you don't have any bias towards motorcycle brands and truely enjoy motorcycleing for the experience, a Victory motorcycle is a solid option for any rider. Next time your at a rally and can take a Victory test ride, I strongly suggest it. I test rode the Vision the fist year they were available to ride during the Sturgis Rally. I was impressed from the first ride and have had several opportunities to ride Victorys since then. Last summer I had the opportunity to purchase a Vegas for my wife so she had a reliable motorcycle when we took a roadtrip from South Dakota to Texas. She fell in love with the comfort and power of the Victory engine.

When the Vision came out the style of the motorcycle was a shock to people. It certainly had a very out of this world look to it. But I firmly believe Victory did that knowing full well they would be making a statement in touring motorcycle world. Which they did and when they had the motorcycle world’s attention they came out with the Cross Country and the Cross Roads which appeals to the everyman. They are both decidedly different and recongizeable a Victory, but certainly focused towards traditional american motorcycle styling.

Victory’s current campainge slogan is “Ride one and you’ll own one.” There is a lot of truth to it, if you don’t have any bias towards motorcycle brands and truely enjoy motorcycleing for the experience, a Victory motorcycle is a solid option for any rider.

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by KustomJeffDailey http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17701 KustomJeffDailey Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:02:07 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17701 Just another step in the play to capture the attention and money of the younger crowd. I understand why they're doing it. It's cheesy, but it works. Just another step in the play to capture the attention and money of the younger crowd. I understand why they’re doing it. It’s cheesy, but it works.

]]> Comment on pitter pat @45dgree_ POTD by JohnEndrizzi http://45dgree.com/pictureoftheday/pitter-pat-45dgree_-potd/comment-page-1/#comment-17700 JohnEndrizzi Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:22 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13636#comment-17700 Cool plumbing. VERY COOL flat pipe eliminator ! Cool plumbing. VERY COOL flat pipe eliminator !

]]> Comment on Be Immortal with H-D by JohnEndrizzi http://45dgree.com/thebump/be-immortal-with-h-d/comment-page-1/#comment-17699 JohnEndrizzi Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:45:27 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13629#comment-17699 New depths of depravity ! New depths of depravity !

]]> Comment on Are We Better Off? @ The Daily Grind by Your Questions About Cease Smoking | Quit Smoking http://45dgree.com/thedailygrind/are-we-better-off-12-6-11-the-daily-grind/comment-page-1/#comment-17698 Your Questions About Cease Smoking | Quit Smoking Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:50:34 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=9165#comment-17698 [...] IM me, and we could organise a night to show what a real man is like ; )Powered by Yahoo! AnswersRobert asks…Why is it that i just don't want him?[10points]?So Ive known this guy for almost 4 yea...2>Why is it that i just don't want him?[10points]?So Ive known this guy for almost 4 years now. I [...] [...] IM me, and we could organise a night to show what a real man is like ; )Powered by Yahoo! AnswersRobert asks…Why is it that i just don't want him?[10points]?So Ive known this guy for almost 4 yea…2>Why is it that i just don't want him?[10points]?So Ive known this guy for almost 4 years now. I [...]

]]> Comment on Making Tools by Tpjcustoms http://45dgree.com/contributors/alankraus/making-tools/comment-page-1/#comment-17697 Tpjcustoms Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:59:36 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13565#comment-17697 Yes Alan once again you have made me feel stupid. Yes Alan once again you have made me feel stupid.

]]> Comment on Through the mind of Bryan Schimke by steveb http://45dgree.com/contributors/tpjcustoms/through-the-mind-of-bryan-shimke/comment-page-1/#comment-17696 steveb Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:21:03 +0000 http://45dgree.com/?p=13605#comment-17696 Yeah, well it's amazing when you get a little mileage behind you and you take just a moment to look in the rear view and see more than just things done and accomplished, but you see things missed, run over, smashed and avoided... With that knowledge you can improve your course of action and trajectory moving forward or just make the same mistakes and moves over and over again...........In most of my friends I've seen a tipping point - when they realize they are not bulletproof, time is finite, they haven't gotten done what they set out to and well, time is a wastin'..... it seems once they've reached this point (and age has little to do with it) things smooth out, get better and life "mellows", allowing it to be enjoyed at a less than frenetic, but far more focused and applied pace.... Thats when things tend to get "serious". Yeah, well it’s amazing when you get a little mileage behind you and you take just a moment to look in the rear view and see more than just things done and accomplished, but you see things missed, run over, smashed and avoided… With that knowledge you can improve your course of action and trajectory moving forward or just make the same mistakes and moves over and over again………..In most of my friends I’ve seen a tipping point – when they realize they are not bulletproof, time is finite, they haven’t gotten done what they set out to and well, time is a wastin’….. it seems once they’ve reached this point (and age has little to do with it) things smooth out, get better and life “mellows”, allowing it to be enjoyed at a less than frenetic, but far more focused and applied pace…. Thats when things tend to get “serious”.

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