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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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Was going to post this in the current POTW game “unexpected” but it was sort of planned. The Rusty Rail Brew Pub where my son sometimes tends bar held a car/bike show today. Some really great old cars, not many bikes, but very well attended. Highlights were a pair of Vmaxes. Wanted to chat with the riders but they didn’t seem interested so no pics. When I got there my son was already parked and registered. I parked next to him (didn’t register but did see some folks checking out my bike.) Did manage to get one pic of the boy next to his pride & joy, with mine there too (the boy and the bike). He didn’t win anything but we had a great time checking everything out.
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Managed 7 sessions @ Ridge. Perfect day 70 degrees, but was surprisingly crowded for a weekday.
Lots of crashes, but only 1 red flag in my group.
This bike was fast, I had trouble keeping up on the straight on the 750.
Gusseted frame, F3 wheels, mono shock conversion, 39mm Keihins, a Ti pipe made by Freddy Spencer's HRC engineer & lots of internal goodies.
20250818_084148 by Carter Turk, on Flickr
Lots of crashes, but only 1 red flag in my group.
This bike was fast, I had trouble keeping up on the straight on the 750.
Gusseted frame, F3 wheels, mono shock conversion, 39mm Keihins, a Ti pipe made by Freddy Spencer's HRC engineer & lots of internal goodies.
20250818_084148 by Carter Turk, on Flickrlizzywhite45
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I went out for a short ride today too, not as nice as Mt. Tolmie but felt real good to get out. 8C sounds warm compare to here.
"Active mauling, use extreme caution"
Better hope you don't get a spark or fuel problem.
Headed out tomorrow morning for the Kootenays BC....it's about 750kms (470 miles)
6 days of riding in the mountains...we will get up over 6000ft too.
Staying at my favorite cabins outside Kaslo BC on the Kootenay Lake
What makes this really special is that 3 of my buddies from Ontario are Sprinter Vaning their bikes out and another buddy is coming in from Banff Alberta and they show up the day after me.
The forecast is hot hot hot! Probably going to take a day off to go out on a boat.
Driving my old truck off the Island for the first time since I've owned it....looking forward to it.
6 days of riding in the mountains...we will get up over 6000ft too.
Staying at my favorite cabins outside Kaslo BC on the Kootenay Lake
What makes this really special is that 3 of my buddies from Ontario are Sprinter Vaning their bikes out and another buddy is coming in from Banff Alberta and they show up the day after me.
The forecast is hot hot hot! Probably going to take a day off to go out on a boat.
Driving my old truck off the Island for the first time since I've owned it....looking forward to it.
Have been surprised at how much I miss having a working gas gage on the RT. Wasn’t gonna spend the money to fix it when other bikes (and cars) I have had didn’t even have any gas guage.
But, then I realized it was the lack of a reserve that I was missing.
So, OKay, made the appointment.
Friday, early morning, (48degF) Rode into and thru Grand Rapids to the dealer.
Afterwards, since I was in that area on other side of Grand Rapids, about noon, (68degF) rode further east, and then north.
Stopped a few places to walk around and see what was to see.
North to Greenville area, and figured was about time should head west
Then south to home.
Home about 4:30.
Hum, didn’t notice how many miles.
'09 R1200RT, '82 GS1100GK, '86 VT500 . west Michigan (2002 R1150RT - gone)
But, then I realized it was the lack of a reserve that I was missing.
So, OKay, made the appointment.
Friday, early morning, (48degF) Rode into and thru Grand Rapids to the dealer.
Afterwards, since I was in that area on other side of Grand Rapids, about noon, (68degF) rode further east, and then north.
Stopped a few places to walk around and see what was to see.
North to Greenville area, and figured was about time should head west
Then south to home.
Home about 4:30.
Hum, didn’t notice how many miles.
'09 R1200RT, '82 GS1100GK, '86 VT500 . west Michigan (2002 R1150RT - gone)
Speking of reserve.......
Went for a ride last night and really depended on the reserve. I guess the GS is mad for letting her sit for weeks. She made me sit and think about that for a while on the side of the road last night.
I wanted to burn off some stabilized fuel instead of draining it, about a half tank (or so the gauge said). 75 miles into the ride, I lost power and coasted downhill to the shoulder on I-40. In past occurences, I'd switch to reserve and it would sputter a bit till the carby's bowls filled up, then regain power. Not this time. I coasted in gear to a stop, cranked it a couple of times, then waited, Sitting, wondering if I had it in prime the whole ride and actually ran the tank dry. Hmmmmmm It's two miles uphill to the nearest station. I see gas in the right side of the tank while on the side stand so it wasn't bone dry. Maybe snap a couple of pics and then try the starter. Patience......
20250902_211624 by Roger, on Flickr
20250902_211756 by Roger, on Flickr
20250902_213543 by Roger, on FlickrAt the next exit I pulled up to the gas pump, but something was wrong here
Next oump over worked out much better. The trip meter was at 198 miles so I didn't have too much farther before I was walking. Pumped 4.6 gallons and on the road again.
Another pic from 9 mile hill, West of town.
20250902_221031 by Roger, on Flickr
Nice photos.
I gather , after sitting there for a while, you thought to turn petcock to REServe.
Minor point, but, you use the PARK position of igniution switch? Use it (or LOCK position) regularly??
Last time I did use the PARK, the lock stuck and took me many different tries to free it up.
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Had my typical ride out for coffee this morning.
ANd then ride around for errand and other stuff.
60degF and windy.
Didnt have morning walk on pier. Is closed because of waves washing over from the high winds all night. So rode there just to see.
I crashed my wifes bruch gathering..... didnt stay long.
Rode around some more.
Lunch at Butch Beach Burrito. THis is the last week of season for them.
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ANd then ride around for errand and other stuff.
60degF and windy.
Didnt have morning walk on pier. Is closed because of waves washing over from the high winds all night. So rode there just to see.
I crashed my wifes bruch gathering..... didnt stay long.
Rode around some more.
Lunch at Butch Beach Burrito. THis is the last week of season for them.
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What, no photos????
Managed 7 sessions @ Ridge. Perfect day 70 degrees, but was surprisingly crowded for a weekday.
Lots of crashes, but only 1 red flag in my group.
This bike was fast, I had trouble keeping up on the straight on the 750.
Gusseted frame, F3 wheels, mono shock conversion, 39mm Keihins, a Ti pipe made by Freddy Spencer's HRC engineer & lots of internal goodies.
I almost bought a 79 CB750F. Decided it was too much like my GS1100G, plus my house needs a new roof. Really nice bike.
Good eye! No, I don't use the park position often. I couldn't get as far as I wanted away from traffic lanes and was trying to save battery power. I do regularly lock the wheel to the left, though. Always have. Did you ever figure out why yours got stuck? Maybe I'm pressing my luck using it.
Although I did PRIme the carbs earlier, the petcock was definitely in REServe when I stopped. Maybe some junk built up on the screen inside the tank? I dunno.
Got out for a while after the rain tonight, or so I thought. The weather radar isn't always trustworthy.
Can't believe this android phone takes such good pics with so little light. I was really hoping to catch a lightning strike in the background. Will try again soon.
here's a pic taken within minutes of the pic above. It's a single frame from a video with distant lightning in the background.
https://flic.kr/p/2rs6XJ5
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Today went for a rather short ride to a local abandoned place: The Alvira Ammo Bunkers.
https://uncoveringpa.com/alvira-bunkers
This is one that’s open to explore. Reminds me of the Medora Brick Pant in Southern Indiana.
https://uncoveringpa.com/alvira-bunkers
This is one that’s open to explore. Reminds me of the Medora Brick Pant in Southern Indiana.
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Dirty side down by Scott Marvin, on Flickr Taken in Aurora KY yesterday after lunch at Amazin Blaze BBQ. It was a beautiful day here in West Kentucky.
Haaa Haaa
But, Ah, you dont wanna see that.
Well, actaully......
I stayed long enough to let them look thru about 10 photo prints (5x7) I had made, some that they had commented on online, pier/beach/sunset/LocalScenes.
and I let them pick one. And I mounted on magnetic backing for them.
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Yep, I figure it got stuck in Park because I never used it before, and never used Lock before either. I had been hesitiant to use the Lock becuase have heard it it getting stuck. Then I used the Park once because I wanted to turn on the tail light, but I didnt know it also operates the Lock Mechanism.
SHort discussion:
"Lock" is push and turn key all the way one way. WHich operates a mechanical throw to lock handlebars.
"Park" is push and turn key all the way the other way. WHich turns on the tail light (powered my main fuse, not the tail light fuse), AND also operates the lock.
I freed it by by getting some lube on the throw from undeneath (after Rich82 showed me what to look for. Is Much harder to see on GK), and then essentailly pushing it back up from underneath while wiggling/turning the key. It wasnt the ignition key/lock that was stuck, it was the handle bar lock throw that was stuck.
More detail:
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...ion-switch-stuck-in-park-position#post1745901
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Today went for a rather short ride to a local abandoned place: The Alvira Ammo Bunkers.
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This is one that’s open to explore. Reminds me of the Medora Brick Pant in Southern Indiana.
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Interesting
Is enclosed. Is abaondonded. Is round. Is domed.
ANy concern for it collapsing if made any sound?
Any open pits to fall into?
No open vent for light.
Ah, you point bike headlight into there?
Out on the bike all morning, and into the afternoon.
Was only mid 40s this morning, mid 60s in afternoon.
Out for morning coffee at coffee shop.
Went to a marschy place looking for blue herons or green herons or egrets or whatever........ nope.
Went elsewhere and walked down railroad tracks about half mile, out to a trestle/swingbridge over the river where get view of ship at the docks, to get ship pictures. (A lot easier then bird photos.)
Was expecting two ships to be there, but one had just left.
So rode out near the pier to wait for it.
Yep, thats my excitement these days. Got some shots of that ship going out the piers.
We nt for a ride out of town along the shoreline dunes.
And back into town, hey, well past lunch time.
Pronto Pups. Look at that - about no line, and parking space open right there. (most all summer long is half hour wait minimum). They will be open for an other month or so.
Then back out of town to home.
Later afternoon adventure was mowing the lawn... and dealing with a problem with the lawn mower.
Next few days are suppose to be warmer, more seasonable, mid 70s. Will need a further ride.
Was only mid 40s this morning, mid 60s in afternoon.
Out for morning coffee at coffee shop.
Went to a marschy place looking for blue herons or green herons or egrets or whatever........ nope.
Went elsewhere and walked down railroad tracks about half mile, out to a trestle/swingbridge over the river where get view of ship at the docks, to get ship pictures. (A lot easier then bird photos.)
Was expecting two ships to be there, but one had just left.
So rode out near the pier to wait for it.
Yep, thats my excitement these days. Got some shots of that ship going out the piers.
We nt for a ride out of town along the shoreline dunes.
And back into town, hey, well past lunch time.
Pronto Pups. Look at that - about no line, and parking space open right there. (most all summer long is half hour wait minimum). They will be open for an other month or so.
Then back out of town to home.
Later afternoon adventure was mowing the lawn... and dealing with a problem with the lawn mower.
Next few days are suppose to be warmer, more seasonable, mid 70s. Will need a further ride.
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