1989 Ford Bronco at Carolla, NC. This was Randy's first personal off-roading vehicle nicknamed "Ronco". The Ronco has been sold to fund Randy's latest project, a 1967 M-715 military truck - not the civilian version.
A deconstructed 1985 Jeep Cheroke used in back-yard off-roading antics. Often mistaken for being an abandoned vehicle, Randy and his frends get hours of fun from it. Driven by Rich Dionne.
We've joined the cause to keep Virginia's roadways clean. Our 2-mile stretch of adopted road is located in Orange County at Route 522 North toward Culpeper. It starts at the intersection of Route 20 and Route 522 by the BP gas station & Marshall Farms deli & restaurant. We'll be out picking up litter & debris 2-times a year. We're very proud to be part of this clean up effort!
We completed our first highway clean-up on Saturday, April 12, 2008. We picked up 11 bags of trash!
On our 2nd clean-up, Tuesday, Oct 7, 2008, we picked up 8 bags of trash.
Our 3rd clean-up was Tuesday, August 25, 2009. We picked up 12 bags of trash.
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We will not compromise on safety related repairs or parts such as tires, brakes, or steering. If a customer declines safety related repairs, we reserve the right to refuse service.
Vehicles that do not meet minimal safety standards such as operational brakes, safe tires & tread, etc., will not be road-tested.
Estimates only provided when vehicle is present in our shop.
No technical or repair advice provided over the phone or E-mail.
Vehicles left at our shop 15 days after completion, decline of service, or RCSR refusal to service will be subject to $50 a day storage fees.
We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at anytime.
An article appeared in our local Fredericksburg, VA newspaper The Free Lance-Star onMarch 26, 2008. It's about Randy's friend, Rich Dionne, a local contractor & carpenter, who mentioned Randy's influence and our shop. The comment is toward the end of the article. Click Here to read the story.
Photo from Fall 2001 when we had our old sign & the business was very new. That was Randy's personal motorcycle, a 1975 Honda Goldwing GL1000.
Here's our original logo from 2001. Created by Ursulina in one of her Graphic Design classes at Germanna Community College.
In the shop next to a 1968 Norton Commando Fastback
This is a 2.5 ton military truck with a Continental multi-fuel LDT 465-1-C "Whistler" engine. Restoration has just begun so check back for updates. (July 2008)
At the New York City Cycle World International Motorcycle Show
Randy married Ursulina Creel, the former Ursulina Viteri from Prince George's County, Maryland, on July 4, 2000. Ursulina became the Service Writer and Business Manager for RCSR in October 2006. Ursulina's hobbies include veggie gardening, crafts, cooking with a newly found interest in healthy & organic foods, and personal wellness. They have no children but 8 cats. (!) In keeping with the vintage vehicle theme, Ursulina rides a 1988 Kawasaki 454 LTD and drives a 1987 Toyota Celica GT, both well maintained by her loving hubby, Randy. Ursulina's birthday is August 29.
Ursulina's first & so far only motorcycle, a 1988 Kawasaki 454 LTD purchased Oct 1997.
The complete restoration of a 1971 Mazda 1200 pick-up truck or a Mazda UTE as known in the Australian market. Model # BTA-65. We know it was sold in Florida and has been in VA since the mid 70's. It is a 1,200cc piston engine. There were only 80 imported into Canada. We know of no figures for the US market. Randy found this truck in a local farmer's field. Our attempts to contact someone at Mazda N.A. have been fruitless. Even searches on Google and the Internet in general are coming thin on information. If you know of this vehicle and would like to share information, literature, stories, or photos, please let us know. We can be reached by phone at (540) 854-0690 or via E-mail at info@rcycle.com. Once the project moves further along, we will add it to our "Restoration" webpage, so check back.
Randy standing by the Customer Entrance door. In our Customer Area, we have on display a restored bike against our wall of Awards & Ribbons earned at various bike shows.
The 1st picture is of the building's site preparation. The 2nd & 3rd are of our new secure, weatherproof, cat-free storage buildings including a storage area for Randy's military trucks.
for his FREE advice on what to look for and what to avoid when choosing a building contractor. Ray's help was immensely valuable to me and could be for you if you're in the market for a contractor.
November 2003 class
March 2004 class
Randy spent several semesters teaching high school and adult students at Germanna Community College's Automotive Program located near Culpeper, Va. The classes were part of GCC's Automotive certificate programs which gave students the skills needed to pass & receive various ASE certifications. Randy was also a member of of the team that helped GCC receive ASE certification status.
Also through Germanna Community College and the Center for Workforce and Community Education, Randy offered two sections of a "Basic Motorcycle Maintenance" class at the Locust Grove Campus. The course was 6 hours long and cost each student $89.
Topics discussed:
changing oil, filter, and brake fluids
oiling and cleaning chain
tire and wheel maintenance
tools
basic electrical information
buying a used motorcycle
basic trouble shooting
Revitalize the Spirit & Beauty of your Classic Bike
Produced between 1967 and 1969, the Kaiser Jeep M-715 was built primarily as a replacement to the older Dodge M-37 truck. The M-715 is a 1-1/4 ton truck using C.O.T.S. (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) design to utilize a mostly civilian produced vehicle converted to military use. This design is based on the civilian Jeep Gladiator pickup and the later J-series trucks. 33,000 M-715s were produced during the 3-year contract span. It is estimated 2,000 to 3,000 M-715s, M-724 contact maintenance trucks, and M-725 ambulance derivatives are still in existence today.
The M-715 was used mainly in Germany during cold war operations for transport of goods, troops, and communication equipment. While the M-715 was used in Vietnam, it was only in limited numbers. Very little documentation or photographic evidence has been produced to confirm more than a handful were used in that theater.
This vehicle was originally issued to the U.S. Army in April 1967. It was then turned over to the Kentucky National Guard, U.S. Forestry Service, and then into private ownership through GSA (Government Surplus Auction). It was rescued from the Kentucky mountains in the spring of 2007 and restored over the last two years to what you see now. All restoration & upgrades were done by Randy Creel of Randy’s Cycle Service & Restoration of Orange County, Virginia.
1967 Kaiser Jeep M-715
with S-250G Communication Shelter
Photo June 20, 2009
Why We're Different from a Dealership or other Service & Restoration Shop Top
* We're not about the latest fad in the motorcycle world.
* We get to the root of a mechanical issue and solve the problem, not just "patch" the problem.
An article appeared in our local Orange, VA newspaper The Orange Review onJuly 9, 2009. It's about Ursulina and her involvement in her local FreeCycle group. FreeCycle is It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills. Click Here to read the story.
Charles "Randy" Creel, Jr. is originally from Herndon, a once sleepy, little town located in the now booming Northern Virginia area. He moved to Central Virginia in 2000.
Randy, as he prefers to be called, has over 25 years of automotive repair and technology experience, is an ASE certified Master Automobile Technician with 10 certifications, and licensed Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector. He was formally trained on and serviced Saab, BMW, Volvo, and Mercedes vehicles. Since his early teenage years and throughout his automotive career, he has repaired and restored motorcycles as a hobby. His love of motorcycles became his livelihood in 2001, when he opened Randy's Cycle Service. His shop is located in Rhoadesville, approximately 30 miles from Fredericksburg or Charlottesville and 75 miles from Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C.
Randy's hobbies include motorcycle restoration, riding his Seadoo 3-D jet ski, ham radio, off-roading with his Ford Bronco and "Frank 'N Jeep" (a venture with his friend, Rich Dionne), and exploring ethic cuisine and whole bean coffees in Fredericksburg, Charlottesville, and Northern Virginia. Randy's birthday is Dec 18.
Randy as a young rider in 1982 and here in 1983
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In Memory of BOC (Big Orange Cat)
? to Sept 11, 2010
BOC was a street savy stray who entered our lives @ January 2003. Always the first to greet customers, he easily charmed his way into being the center of attention during customer visits. This smart, social cat enjoyed strangers petting him as much as he enjoyed a long nap in a warm, cozy place.
Richard J. Dionne joined us May 2010 as a Mechanic with a major in vintage Japanese bikes & minor in vintage British bikes. Rich is originally from Palmer, Massachusetts where his Air Force career brought him to Virginia. After wrapping up a successful career in information technology, he joined us to follow his passion for motorcycles. His first bike was a 1982 Kawasaki 650 CSR. He & his wife Diane currently own a 1986 Honda Goldwing Aspencade GL1200 SEi. They live in Rhoadesville, VA with their dog, Barnaby.
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