Moderators dtel Posted August 25, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2017 40 minutes ago, oldtimer said: I've been through the implant process, lol, busted the first crown already! Broke two crowns, dentist said no implants because of bone density, so I am stuck with a contraption that snaps in, works well but aggravating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Just now, dtel said: Broke two crowns, dentist said no implants because of bone density, so I am stuck with a contraption that snaps in, works well but aggravating. An oral surgeon can pack this synthetic bone material to solve that. It integrates with your body to become just like your own. This makes the process even longer than a standard implant procedure. The fun never really stops. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 25, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2017 I think I will wait, he wanted me to come back and remove the rest, I plan on going back only if I have a problem. He is good I felt very little when he cut the two out, but I am hoping to die of old age without going to another dentist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Davis said: That is an awesome machine. The VFR800 made it to my short list of two for my last purchase. The FJR1300 got the nod Thanks. I had a 2000 VFR, the yellow one. Really nice sport touring bike, it was well thought out, little down on power though. I have been thinking about more of a sport tourer lately, and the FJR is tied with a ST1300 at the top of the list. The Yamaha is more sporty, lots of power huh? 2 hours ago, dtel said: Nice looking bike, I would last only a few miles before doing something dumb. Nah, you would be fine. It's very easy to ride. It has so much torque, shifting is optional 2 hours ago, oldtimer said: An oral surgeon can pack this synthetic bone material to solve that. It integrates with your body to become just like your own. This makes the process even longer than a standard implant procedure. The fun never really stops. That's what my dentist did on mine, the implant rod on the original was knocked sideways. He hollowed it out and filled it will that bone material. I did have to let it heal for 6 months before the new implant went in. It has been fine since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 25, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: Nah, you would be fine. It's very easy to ride. It has so much torque, shifting is optional 2 hours ago, oldtimer said: That's the problem, torque is fun, reminding yourself two tires can only stop you so fast at speeds is where the problem comes in, and idiots not respecting bikes pulling out right in front of you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball II Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Heck, around here they pull out in front of big rigs like they don't exist. Nice looking bike. It's Friday................... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 29 minutes ago, Speedball II said: It's Friday................... It is Friday in Indy...next Friday the US Nats will be in full swing....8000HP nitro beast...I will be at IRP on Sat. Pro Stock is my fav category....500 cubes on gasoline...no more dual quads but pullin the levers on the Lenco and the closet pro racing. Indy Stud Drew Skillman is tearing up Pro Stock as of late to boot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Ah, IRP in Clermont, IN, I remember it well. "Camping" out across the street at a Drive-In (that was a type of movie theater for you youngsters). Last time was ~'69, in the days when they ran off stock and stock automatic classes into the bowels of the alphabet. A local Kalamazoo guy with a Jeep wagon like that used by USPS was national champ in N/stock, or something like that. Breathtaking passes in under 30 seconds. It looked like the 1948 Jeep in the attached photo. It was even green. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Davis said: It is Friday in Indy...next Friday the US Nats will be in full swing....8000HP nitro beast...I will be at IRP on Sat. Pro Stock is my fav category....500 cubes on gasoline...no more dual quads but pullin the levers on the Lenco and the closet pro racing. Indy Stud Drew Skillman is tearing up Pro Stock as of late to boot. I heard a commercial yesterday that said top fuel having 10,000 HP! Maybe those engines are so violent they can't dyno them. My brother is a huge Pro Stock fan. He says there's more engineering in them than the nitro cars. I haven't been in a couple years, need to get back out there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 41 minutes ago, DizRotus said: Ah, IRP in Claremont, IN, I remember it well. "Camping" out across the street at a Drive-In (that was a type of movie theater for you youngsters). Last time was ~'69, in the days when they ran off stock and stock automatic classes into the bowel of the alphabet. A local Kalamazoo guy with a Jeep wagon like that used by USPs was national champ in N/stock, or something like that. Breathtaking passes in under 30 seconds. It looked the 1948 Jeep in the attached photo. It was even green. The drive-in is long gone but you can still camp across the street like the good ole days. C'mon over. Jason Line is my ultra fav. He is a fellow Buick racer who still campaigns his C/SA 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1. He brought it to Indy last year and pulled double duty with his Pro Stock car. Hoping to talk with him at this years events. I will have 3 Buick freaks in tow. http://www.thedrive.com/start-finish/9220/pro-drag-racer-jason-line-wont-let-go-of-his-1970-buick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 3 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: I heard a commercial yesterday that said top fuel having 10,000 HP! Maybe those engines are so violent they can't dyno them. My brother is a huge Pro Stock fan. He says there's more engineering in them than the nitro cars. I haven't been in a couple years, need to get back out there. I remember 7000 then 8000 and I have heard 10,000HP I don't think they have made that big of advances as marketing has. I stick with 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 36 minutes ago, DizRotus said: Ah, IRP in Claremont, IN, I remember it well. "Camping" out across the street at a Drive-In (that was a type of movie theater for you youngsters). Last time was ~'69, in the days when they ran off stock and stock automatic classes into the bowels of the alphabet. A local Kalamazoo guy with a Jeep wagon like that used by USPS was national champ in N/stock, or something like that. Breathtaking passes in under 30 seconds. It looked like the 1948 Jeep in the attached photo. It was even green. The Clermont Deluxe drive in. I've been there once or twice. Closed about 10 years ago. There are a few drive ins left around here. Nice looking Jeep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Sounds like a good time. That Buick in the link is very cool. At my age, Hampton Inn is as close as I get to camping. If I'm lying on the ground, I've had a heart attack or been shot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 There was this guy from Whiteland, IN who used to race Pro Stock Bob Glidden He won 85 NHRA National Events. Ten Pro Stock championships including five in a row beginning in 1985. Nine straight NHRA national races in 1979 and was the No. 1 qualifier 23 times in a row, including the entire 1987 season. At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. And is one of the nicest guys I have ever met. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 58 minutes ago, Davis said: There was this guy from Whiteland, IN who used to race Pro Stock Bob Glidden He won 85 NHRA National Events. Ten Pro Stock championships including five in a row beginning in 1985. Nine straight NHRA national races in 1979 and was the No. 1 qualifier 23 times in a row, including the entire 1987 season. At one point, he won 50 eliminations rounds in a row. And is one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He was remarkable. You liked him even though he raced Fords? :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 43 minutes ago, DizRotus said: He was remarkable. You liked even though he raced Fords? :-) You've done it now. Anxious to hear a certain Ford lovers response -- I know he liked to have bit my head off -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, DizRotus said: Sounds like a good time. That Buick in the link is very cool. At my age, Hampton Inn is as close as I get to camping. If I'm lying on the ground, I've had a heart attack or been shot. The camping comment is Very damn funny, Priceless. Similar to me saying as close as I get to roughin' it is a hotel without cable TV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, DizRotus said: He was remarkable. You liked him even though he raced Fords? :-) Love it...Heck Yea I almost said even though in a Ford. But. I respect the incredible accomplishment from a Hoosier over the fact 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Second 20oz cup of DD already. We're getting unbelievable weather here in Ohio. 70's, no humidity and the sun is shinning. Wish I could push some of that down to Texas. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Pete H said: We're getting unbelievable weather here in Ohio. 70's, no humidity and the sun is shinning. Wish I could push some of that down to Texas. Ditto in Michigan. I suspect our currently excellent weather is somehow related to the foul weather in the South. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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