• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

Charlie's trippin

Fun ride there Charlie, hail storm while crossing a high bridge! You the champ Bro!
Just changed my 1100G plugs last week: NGK B8ES, gap .6-.8mm or .012-.016 inch.
Every plug I've ever bought, was already gapped from the factory.
Enjoy!
 
Where are you at Charlie? I hope you're staying dry. 

Im at my Neice's "cottage " near "Port Elgin" on Lake Huron. The ladies have plans to stay here for the week. Boating, swimming, paddle boarding, sipping on distilled spirits......I have to please the wife:). Yesterday it poured all day. Pretty dramatic! Sure wish I could post up some pictures. Probably change the oil today.Canadian tire carries Rotella, ehh
 
Im at my Neice's "cottage " near "Port Elgin" on Lake Huron. The ladies have plans to stay here for the week. Boating, swimming, paddle boarding, sipping on distilled spirits......I have to please the wife:). Yesterday it poured all day. Pretty dramatic! Sure wish I could post up some pictures. Probably change the oil today.Canadian tire carries Rotella, ehh
Good to hear things are going well for you Charlie, yes Canadian tire does eh....:)
 
I've ridden a Kat and I'd love to try a tour on one.

Trying to get past St Paul today. Going through Chicago area and up to Dowagiac Mi afterward. Go Cubs!
I drove my Kat from St Paul to Loretta Lynns. My left knee was never the same again. Please tell me your not taking I-94 to Chicago.
 
Make sire you partake in the "Tims" experience while you're North of the border Charlie, it just wouldn't be a trip to Canada without it.
 
Make sire you partake in the "Tims" experience while you're North of the border Charlie, it just wouldn't be a trip to Canada without it.

I'm not so sure that's a good idea Rob..............

 
Tim's is terrible!

rollup.jpg
 
Thanks for reminding Rob of Hornie Tim's. It's on the agenda for today. Somethings Canadian, great or not need to be experienced! Great watching the Olympics on CBC!

Im heading back tomorrow and can't decide which way to avoid Chicago . I hit at 4:00 on a Friday last time. Considering a ferry at Musheagon or Ludington. The later seems better as it seems more rural. I'll be heading toward I 80 west. Want to go to Jackson Wy on the way home & maybe back up to see Martin and to Hood River Or to see my son. Any ideas?
 
Plan to stay for a day if you make it back into Boise Charlie. We'll do some of the canyons. Good job we never went that way when you left, found out later that day both 21 and 17 were closed because of a wildfire :eek: would have been a very long way round to miss that!
 
Plan to stay for a day if you make it back into Boise Charlie. We'll do some of the canyons. Good job we never went that way when you left, found out later that day both 21 and 17 were closed because of a wildfire :eek: would have been a very long way round to miss that!
that sounds like a plan. I'm in Wisconson this morning after riding a ferry till almost midnight. Went from Ludington Mi to Wisconson . They charge a fee for the bike and on for me. Total of $ 106.00. Four hour ride, a bar and movies. I think it was worth it to miss Chicago. I might go to Sturgis today...........we'll see.
 
That's not a bad price for a four hour tour...funny they have a bar, seeing as people will be driving at the other end. How long before they dock do they make the last call?
 
Last edited:
Hi Charlie, I'll be riding thru Yreka again this year (Next Saturday to be exact) and it looks like you'll still be away working your way home. That's 2 years in a row it's been a near miss! Maybe next year....Cheers,
Bryan
 
That's not a bad price for a four hour tour...funny they have a bar, seeing as people will be driving at the other end. How long before they dock do they make the last call?


Oddly enough , 10 minutes. First thing I did was have a Rye & 7 and watch a movie to put me to sleep.


I did a short day today ,287 miles. In Stewartville, Mi on I-90. South Dakota tomorrow , maybe...... Pictures when I get home.
 
Hi Charlie, I'll be riding thru Yreka again this year (Next Saturday to be exact) and it looks like you'll still be away working your way home. That's 2 years in a row it's been a near miss! Maybe next year....Cheers,
Bryan

You've got to let me know earlier........March?
 
Ok, so Charlie bangs on my door this morning.
We chatted for an hour about jobs and bikes, then I escorted him 40 miles from New Buffalo through Niles and on to Dowagiac Michigan.
He's tracking down his ancestors who settled in Michigan back in 1840.
I was a nice ride, although a straight line on US12, 60 mph. Seems it was some kinda special garage sale day, we had to slow down many times because of cars and people stopped at country houses for the sales.
Slight amount of precept, 100% humidity with a high dew point, so my visor was half fogged all the way to Niles. The weather cleared up after I left him at Dowagiac. then I rode home through all my favorite twisty country roads.
Have wonderful journey Charlie!!!

Charlie%20G-2s_zpsodjvquas.jpg


Charlie%20G-1s_zpsnlimwt1x.jpg

Cool journey. Is that a GK seat on your G or is the helmet just making it look more dished out?
 
As far as I know it's the stock 1983 seat, which is shared with the GK. My 82 has a different seat.
 
My '83 has the older style seat but I can't swear it is stock. At any rate, do you find it comfortable? I have 2 complete seats and a 3rd foam and cover combo (GK style) which I plan to put on one of the seat pans to have for a 2-up option.
 
Back
Top