God versus Harley Davidson

The Harley-Davidson Facts



The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson , died and went to heaven.

At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur. 'Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want to in heaven.'

Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, ' I want to hang out with God.'

St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne Room, and introduced him to God.

God recognized Arthur and commented, 'Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle? '
Arthur said, 'Yeah, that's me...'

God commented: 'Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution and can't run without a road?

Arthur was a bit embarrassed, but finally spoke, 'Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?'

God said, 'Ah, yes.'

'Well,' said Arthur, 'professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention !
1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end suspension

2. It chatters constantly at high speeds

3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble about too much

4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust

5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!!

'Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there,' replied God, 'hold on.'

God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results.

The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it.

'Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,' God said to Arthur, 'but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours'

Aline - Christophe

Royal Enfield back in Canada

For enthusiasts of vintage motorbikes, Royal Enfield is back!
The return of the vintage motorcycle lineup to Canada has snagged much attention at Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver bike shows, and keeps show attendees returning to the Royal Enfield booth to get a second and third glance at a new way of riding in Canada.

Bullet Electra EFI - The original

The Bullet Electra is the vintage motorcycle. Simplistic in design, robust and reliable, the Electra looks and sounds like a British single, but with a significant performance boost, excellent fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions, all a result of the new unit construction engine and electronic fuel injection.


The Electra's greatest quality is versatility. No other Royal Enfield model has the ability to be customized like the Electra, allowing every rider to discover their own individuality by accessorizing. Whether it is the old Bobber, Cafe Racer, or side car you are looking for, the Electra is the perfect model for making your bike an original.


Bullet Electra Features
Original 1950s Bullet design
2 year, 10,000 km manufacturer's warranty
All-new, fully-integrated unit construction engine for reduced engine vibration
Improved suspension for better handling

Higher cruising speeds with incredible 85 mpg fuel economy
Built to meet Euro III and California emissions standards


Specifications for Bullet Classic, Electra Deluxe and Electra models:

Engine Type ......................... Single Cylinder,4 Stroke spark ignition, OHV
Displacement ........................................................................ 499cc
Bore x Stroke ................................................................84 x 90 mm
Compression Ration ............................................................... 8.5:1
Fuel System .................................................. Electric Fuel Injection
Ignition System ........................................ Digital Electronic Ignition


Peformance Maximum Power ........................................... 27.2 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque ............................................ 41.3 Nm@4000 rpm
Transmission ........................................... Constant Mesh 5 - speed


Dimensions Length .....................,......................................................... 2200 mm
Wheelbase ........................................................................ 1370 mm
Front Tire ......................................................................... 3.25" - 19"
Rear Tire ......................................................................... 3.25" - 19"


Braking Front ............................................................... 280 mm Disc Brakes
Rear ......................................................................... 6" Drum Brake


Warranty Period .......................................................... 2 years and 10,000km

Bullet Electra Deluxe EFI


Bullet Classic EFI


Bullet Classic Military

Sunday Prayer

I would rather have one rose and a kind word
from a friend while I'm here
than a whole truck load when I'm gone.

Happiness keeps You Sweet ,
Trials keep You Strong ,
Sorrows keep You Human ,
Failures keeps You Humble ,
Success keeps You Glowing ,
But Only
God keeps You Going

Brussels in Bloom

Putting in a traffic light would just screw the whole works up

For those of you who complain about OUR traffic

A Hotel in Turkey...Pera Palace or Pera Palas as the locals call it

I was, once again, reading an old book I owned for over 2 decades , by my favorite writer, an American hailing from MA, Paul Theroux, yes of French Canadian origins,... through no fault of his own....lol

The book is called..." The great Railway Bazaar" ...and it's about a train trip he took from London to the Far East and back...a very fasinating story, well detailed....full of annedoctes, details of local life in the countries he visited...but most heart warming of all is how the author captures minute details of local life, dialect and mentality...

He should've have been hired by foreign policy makers in any country...which obviously did not happen.

His writing should be made mandatory reading for any foreign diplomat or any young man/woman aspiring to work in his/her country's foreign affairss department...

In his book Paul mentions a grand historical hotel he stayed at whilst in Istanbul..so I decided to find out about it ...and it turned out to be a fasinating place...here is what I found out.

The Pera Palas....

Located in the historic Pera/Modern Beyoglu, and overlooking the Golden Horn, the century-old Pera Palas Hotel was once one of the most luxurious hotels in its era.

Mystical atmosphere, element of luxury and grandeur to a "Je ne sais quoi feel" together with its architectural savy makes it still one of the World's most sought after hotels....

The Building was designed and built by Alexander Vallaury, a levantine of French origin...a very talented Architect of his time.....in Istanbul....he was assisted in this task by Henri Duray....

So who was the first owner of this historical hotel and who commisioned the famous architect to design and build it...you would have never guessed it as I also never did...an Armenian named Meguerdich Asayan...

The hotel has undergone recent renovations, but still maintains its original look and feel. and it is owned by local people who extend great service and hospitality

Finally received my AARP Card