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Because I can't sleep:

I'm restoring a vintage musical instrument related to the accordion called a Bandoneon. It's used primarily in Argentine Tango music. And yes I'm trying to teach myself how to play it ... it's miserable. It's a vintage instrument (1927-1932), in superb condition and quite rare. Cost: $700. Value: $3000-$4000. I fab. most parts, others are available in Europe, and I need to send it to Belgium to have it tuned ... when I can afford it.
http://goulston.net/bandoneon (yes that's me).

I'm also restoring (halfheartedly) a 1923 Silver Conn Alto saxophone given to me by my Dad when he was alive. He played it in big-bands. Source unknown. Yes ... I do know how to play this instrument.

My dream garage:
1. My CB77
2. 1970's CB-450
3. CB-750 K-anything
4. 1972 Kawi H2 (750) blue or purple, I already have the motor but it's in pieces.
5. 1975-ish Black Norton Commando 850 (had 1, did a partial resto, sold it when times were tight ... sigh)
6. Early Gold Wing with Vetter Windjammer fairing and matching bags
7. Ariel square-4
8. Vincent Black Shadow (I can dream can't I)
9. A 'busa ... just because they have that "pucker factor"
10. Jay Leno's turbine bike (I actually chatted with him on the phone asking him if I could race it at Bonneville Speed Week ... he said his wife wouldn't like that). Drat.
11. And of course my Salt Flats racer:
http://www.bndracing.com (yes, that is also me getting ready to make a speed pass at El Mirage Dry Lakes bed in Socal. 1980 Suzuki GS-450S (513cc).

Hey Dana -

Thats really cool about the instrument...
Ive got a soft spot for ariels as well - mine would be the red hunter though.
Thats cool - what do you ride out to speed week @ bonnie? I am considering making a cross country run to appear this year. Will you be there?

-Sascha

Dana01 wrote:Because I can't sleep:

I'm restoring a vintage musical instrument related to the accordion called a Bandoneon. It's used primarily in Argentine Tango music. And yes I'm trying to teach myself how to play it ... it's miserable. It's a vintage instrument (1927-1932), in superb condition and quite rare. Cost: $700. Value: $3000-$4000. I fab. most parts, others are available in Europe, and I need to send it to Belgium to have it tuned ... when I can afford it.
http://goulston.net/bandoneon (yes that's me).

I'm also restoring (halfheartedly) a 1923 Silver Conn Alto saxophone given to me by my Dad when he was alive. He played it in big-bands. Source unknown. Yes ... I do know how to play this instrument.

My dream garage:
1. My CB77
2. 1970's CB-450
3. CB-750 K-anything
4. 1972 Kawi H2 (750) blue or purple, I already have the motor but it's in pieces.
5. 1975-ish Black Norton Commando 850 (had 1, did a partial resto, sold it when times were tight ... sigh)
6. Early Gold Wing with Vetter Windjammer fairing and matching bags
7. Ariel square-4
8. Vincent Black Shadow (I can dream can't I)
9. A 'busa ... just because they have that "pucker factor"
10. Jay Leno's turbine bike (I actually chatted with him on the phone asking him if I could race it at Bonneville Speed Week ... he said his wife wouldn't like that). Drat.
11. And of course my Salt Flats racer:
http://www.bndracing.com (yes, that is also me getting ready to make a speed pass at El Mirage Dry Lakes bed in Socal. 1980 Suzuki GS-450S (513cc).

Hiya Sascha,

I'm retired from LS racing. It got way too expensive for what you get back. So I'm selling my racer.

Unfortunately I won't be back at Bonneville for a few years ... maybe if I get the itch again and build a different bike.

Enjoy!