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Got out for my third day in a row.
Decided to go and see Cherokee Dam for the first time. Nice ride there...
Entering the road for the top of the dam, there was a sign that said, "Authorized Vehicles Only."
But, thinking of Dave Redman, I went in anyway....down a little road, than a ramp too narrow to turn around on.
Saw a perfect spot to get the bike, and top of the dam in the photo, and also saw the TVA worker waving at me sternly.
So I gave him the "turning around" signal, he gave a thumbs up, and I got out of there....Ha....
One side of the bottom of the dam....Discovered I was leaking a little gas here.
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Went to the other side of the river, and found a shady spot. Found the leak, fixed it.
Lucky for me, an older gentleman was willing to stand and talk to me while I put it back together and geared up.
He was still talking as I put my ear buds in, and put on my helmet. I just nodded and waved as I rode away.
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Took a few more before I left...
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Triumph Trophy at Cherokee Dam by R John Thieda, on Flickr
Last edited by Baatfam; 06-18-2021, 01:52 PM.Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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And you carry spare fuel line with you? I would have never had whatever I need to fix my bike if it breaks down. Maybe I better start thinking differently.
Or at all
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Larry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
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No Larry I don't, but maybe I should. I was able to cut off about 1/2" and reclamp it. Hard part was lifting the tank to get at it.
Seriously though, I just had the tank off a week ago or so. That tells me I probably tore the line at that time.
It was on the output side, so it only leaked when it was running. Didn't notice until it was idling at the dam.
I'll just replace all the lines when I can.Last edited by Baatfam; 06-18-2021, 02:20 PM.Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUBComment
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Looks like a nice day to ride Bob!
I put 500 miles on this BMW I bought unseen from a friend for a song. It runs awesome... minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing. It's going to get full freshened up before I put some more miles on it.
Honda fit was the support vehicle for the ole' boxer twin... Other than huge issue in the AM bike ran awesome all the way to Vermont from Maryland.
Now that all the kids are home I decided to get a family photo
Cheers,
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@ Jedz,. My god man, you change bikes as often as some of us (me) change our skivviesLarry
'79 GS 1000E
'93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
'18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
'19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
'01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.Comment
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You don't know what you like unless you try it first! Sooo yeah 68 motorcycles in my 14 years of riding may be excessive however I generally make out deep in the black when I buy than sell so... No harm no foul. More cash in the end doesn't decentivize me, I'll tell you that!
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And it's not like he doesn't put the miles in on them. Pretty sure no-one on this forum logs as many miles as our Jedz."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900fComment
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I got out the other day for a long needed jaunt on the GS. I went up to one of our national parks to a favourite photo op spot about 100 miles from the house. Wanted to ride another 1/2 hour into the park to some great waterfalls but weather looked a little ominous so I aborted that idea and headed for home. Regardless it was great to get out for a decent ride for a change.
P1020111 by soates50, on FlickrLast edited by Sandy; 06-18-2021, 11:23 PM.'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM)Comment
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Simply beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.sigpic
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Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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Fu(king great shot Sandy!I got out the other day for a long needed jaunt on the GS. I went up to one of our national parks to a favourite photo op spot about 100 miles from the house. Wanted to ride another 1/2 hour into the park to some great waterfalls but weather looked a little ominous so I aborted that idea and headed for home. Regardless it was great to get out for a decent ride for a change.
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. minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing.No signature :(Comment
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Something you?ll never hear a bmw owner say..LOLLooks like a nice day to ride Bob!
I put 500 miles on this BMW I bought unseen from a friend for a song. It runs awesome... minus an minor issue with the final drive rear bearing. It's going to get full freshened up before I put some more miles on it.
Honda fit was the support vehicle for the ole' boxer twin... Other than huge issue in the AM bike ran awesome all the way to Vermont from Maryland.
Now that all the kids are home I decided to get a family photo
Cheers,
-Jedz
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