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  • cowboyup3371
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    • Apr 2010
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    • In Ohio Now

    #6361
    Charmayne and I rode down to Dogma's house this evening when she got done with work to pick this up:



    A casing for a replacement voltmeter (inserted) on my bike. The work he does with his 3D printer is just beyond extremely impressive.

    She's not ready to ride at night yet so we left her bike there and she rode home on the back of mine. The temperatures dropped far enough and the wind was just strong enough that I wish I had put the shell on my jacket (Alter Ego 3.0). We'll head back down tomorrow after she is done with work to get her bike.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #6362
      Originally posted by storm 64
      Well Steve that picture I posted was my 850g. The tacho on your 1000 works great. Right now I'm preparing the 1000 for a 5,000 mile road trip I have planned. Also wait till you see the new wheels that are going on it. I think you'll like it. Don't be such a stranger check in more often. Also post some pictures, we all like pretty women. ☺
      Good! I've kept up with the progress on all the upgrades you have done! Always loved the GS1000E's I've had, perfect blend of power and handling. The pretty women, ah yes, and you'd be amazed that most ride motorcycles down here, more out of necessity than anything else. It's a basic means of transportation down here, motorcycles are everywhere, mostly one lunger crotch rocket types under 200 cc. Have not seen any GS's, but just about everything else though.

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      • Carter Turk
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        • May 2002
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        #6363
        Went for 155 mile ride on Sunday, to see if any surf was cracking on this point.
        It's probably around 100 miles inland from the coast, but can produce epic surf when the swell direction is correct.
        Had a few memorable days here, with overhead surf and 75 yard + rides.
        I guess that would equate to a beyond great ride on a twisty piece of tarmac.
        GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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        • lurch12_2000

          #6364
          Originally posted by Carter Turk
          Went for 155 mile ride on Sunday, to see if any surf was cracking on this point.
          It's probably around 100 miles inland from the coast, but can produce epic surf when the swell direction is correct.
          Had a few memorable days here, with overhead surf and 75 yard + rides.
          I guess that would equate to a beyond great ride on a twisty piece of tarmac.
          At first I thought it was snow covered mountains, but realized the cloud cover behind the mountains gave it that effect. Beautiful shot! I hope to get out there in September, but I won't have the bike.

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          • 60ratrod

            #6365
            Originally posted by Carter Turk
            Went for 155 mile ride on Sunday, to see if any surf was cracking on this point.
            It's probably around 100 miles inland from the coast, but can produce epic surf when the swell direction is correct.
            Had a few memorable days here, with overhead surf and 75 yard + rides.
            I guess that would equate to a beyond great ride on a twisty piece of tarmac.

            that wouldn't happen to be chuckanut would it? I know there's several turnouts that overlook the bay. or is that deception pass?

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            • Eli69
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              • Aug 2005
              • 4853
              • Wyoming County, New York

              #6366
              skunk #2 finally sees the light of day. i've had this bike in the cellar for probably 3 years now. picked at it from time to time. finally got it together and dragged it outside. it fired right up and runs smooth. the motor, and the whole bike is pretty much a basket case from a few different baskets.













              once i get the tank and seat done i will have twin skunks. skunk #1 (also known as skunk les pew)


              2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1982 GS1100
              1980 gs1000G the ugly RLAM

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              • Carter Turk
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                • May 2002
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                • Bellingham Washington

                #6367
                Originally posted by 60ratrod
                that wouldn't happen to be chuckanut would it? I know there's several turnouts that overlook the bay. or is that deception pass?
                It's a secret. Not really, and I figured since this is a motorcycle forum my photo and comments would be safe.
                Getting closer with second guess.
                GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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                • cowboyup3371
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                  #6368
                  Charmayne, Cheyenne, and I headed out on what was supposed to be a 100 mile ride today but had to cut it short due to a couple of concerns I had during the ride. We had fun though and Charmayne said her cheeks hurt from the smile she had on her face. We headed east towards Corwin bridge stopping on the far side this time to take advantage of a wider parking area. Then headed south for a bit to come back towards what some of us affectionately call Bellbrook Gap but turning for the garage before we got there. 53 miles in all today

                  Corwin Bridge from the other side



                  And both girls

                  Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                  1981 GS550T - My First
                  1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                  2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                  Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                  Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                  and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                  • Burque73
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                    • Mar 2016
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                    • Albuquerque, NM

                    #6369
                    Boy that looks fun, Cowboy. Corwin Bridge could be on post cards, beautiful spot!
                    Roger

                    '83 GS850G Daily rider
                    '82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress

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                    • Burque73
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                      #6370
                      I put 450 miles on my Toyota pickup today as I went to collect my college student for the summer. Sure wished I was riding instead.

                      That route is fun on a bike but incredibly boring in a car. Eating sunflower seeds and flipping through radio stations to stay awake. Neither of which are possible or necessary while riding.
                      Roger

                      '83 GS850G Daily rider
                      '82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress

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                      • Buffalo Bill
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                        #6371
                        Originally posted by cowboyup3371
                        Charmayne, Cheyenne, and I headed out on what was supposed to be a 100 mile ride today but had to cut it short due to a couple of concerns I had during the ride. We had fun though and Charmayne said her cheeks hurt from the smile she had on her face. We headed east towards Corwin bridge stopping on the far side this time to take advantage of a wider parking area. Then headed south for a bit to come back towards what some of us affectionately call Bellbrook Gap but turning for the garage before we got there. 53 miles in all today

                        Corwin Bridge from the other side



                        And both girls

                        Amazing having a pair of daughters following you and sharing your hobby!!!
                        1982 GS1100G-
                        1990 GSX750/1127
                        1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
                        1985 Kawasaki GPz750

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                        • cowboyup3371
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                          #6372
                          Thank you guys; it sure is a lot of fun riding with them.
                          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

                          1981 GS550T - My First
                          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
                          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

                          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
                          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
                          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                          • dorkburger
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                            #6373
                            Hey all, I was speaking with Trevor via email. He asked me to say hi to the guys so... Hi from Trevor.
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                            • Redman
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                              #6374
                              Originally posted by cowboyup3371
                              .............. Charmayne said her cheeks hurt from the smile she had on her face.
                              .
                              .
                              And hearing that that makes me smile !

                              Great.

                              Good pics too.

                              Dave
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                              Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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                              • Burque73
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                                #6375
                                Rode a little bit today. To mom's for a happy mother's day coffee then to church with my wife. Lunch afterwards at Einstein's Bagels, then home. Was a little windy but still nice for riding.

                                Here's our church.

                                Roger

                                '83 GS850G Daily rider
                                '82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress

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