anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Richsuz]

Have you had the throttle from 7,000 to 10,500?

That's why.

Eric

In fifth, there seems to be a rev limiter. It caps off at about 8500, and the bikes top speed is about 136 kms/h. I hear that there is a a WYSECO cam and valve kit that increases the hp by about 5% and a Quad CDI that eliminates de rev limitation, but so far I have not been able to locate the one needed.

We use this two bikes mostly for touring, been as far north as Guadalajara on them.:dancing:

 

[Richsuz]

Since there seemed a little interest in my pictures, here are some from our trip back in 2010. 40 days through the southern part of Mexico. Our goal was to get to LA in 2 weeks, but we were having such a wonderful time crisscrossing Mex that we only made it half way.

https://plus.google.com/photos/106907057257885977795/albums/5491698684595298817?authkey=COLLtZTplZmo_QE

 

[Richsuz]

Long weekend in El SalvADOR, three weeks ago.

Long weekend in El SalvADOR, three weeks ago.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150558814046876.370055.702796875&type=3&l=def41a0045

Did not go on the GS that time. The XS was begging to go out

 

[old_skool]

Went for a ride to the MC bone yard, but was closed, continued to cruise another 57 miles.

Now that the bike is running, I'll be joining the riding game as well!!!!:dancing:

 

[Guest]

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Did not go on the GS that time. The XS was begging to go out

Fantastic, thanks again for posting the pictures, beautiful. You guys sure look like your having the time of you life, except for maybe the spline repair in Mexico. Did the bearing go? Man that little 250 of her's sure looks like it keeps up no problem. Love the Yamaha, looks to be your 'dirt bike'. Had to laugh at the photo of the meat market though, I don't think I'd be buying anything. I'm too Canadianized for open meat markets like that. Man I would love to tour down there, just always worried about the safety level. Maybe I hear too much propaganda up here? keep the pics coming, thanks again.

 

[ndaugbjerg]

Rick,
Not corny at all and one incredible shot! Thanks for sharing it.
Niels

 

[old_skool]

Went for a 203.6 mile fun run today, all over the place, couldn't get the smile off my face with a crowbar, loving it, I cant believe how well she runs, idles so smoothly, rips through all the gears. I must have got the valve adjustment and carb job damn near perfect, The sync was dead on after the bench sync, no adjustments necessary, I'm pulling the plugs tomorrow o see how well the tune is. Anyway, rode out in the country, back into the suburbs, and went into our Cleveland Emerald Necklace Metro Park System, even took a mini picnic with me, sandwich and an ice tea.

rode late into the nite

Also got an amazing 43.6 miles to the gallon today.:dancing:

 

[Frank Z.]

Mmm, beer.
Someone had to.

 

[ptexotik]

2nd attempt at getting valve adjustment right (using 2 x bendy feeler guages) but .... fail
always tomorrow ray:

 

[trevor]

Very happy that it is staying lighter out longer now. Got out after dinner to get rid of some cobwebs. Great night for a ride and a nice sunset around the Pacific. Looks like the weather might start turning for the better. Supposed to be 11 and sunny this weekend and a few of us are planning a nice long ride up Island.

 

[Eli69]

rode with a couple guys with yamaha FJRs through the finger lakes yesterday. they seemed pretty comfy on their shiny 2000 something bikes but the gs850 was just fine for me. put on almost 200 miles.

This is Honeoye lake from the south end. If i had a good camera you might be able to see the city of Rochester, ny in the distance.

found this collection of old heavy equipment on a dirt road. i enjoyed comparing their bikes to this lawnmower.

 

[7981GS]

Eli, your bike looks sharp and that luggage rack/backrest looks like it could support quite a bit of weight.

I only rode 35 miles yesterday on the '81 1100EX myself.
It was still a hoot as usual! :dancing:
And, I wasn't the only GS1100E at Bike Night!

Eric

 

[old_skool]

Seems like lake pics are getting popular lately, so why should I be different, went cruising to Lake Erie today, checked out the boat ramp on Whiskey Island, some very old piers at a popular swimming beach, another newly built pier for fishing, and Edgewater Park, the statue at the park is Richard Wagner who presides over the park, a German Composer who was one of the many German immigrants who came to Cleveland. And in a couple pics you can see the city skyline.

 

[7981GS]

Old_skool, you appear to be at a MUCH BETTER location than the City of Cleveland! YUK!
I cannot stand big cities myself.

Eric

 

[old_skool]

I don't live in Cleveland, grew up there long ago, but I live a good deal south, about an hours ride south in a little township.

 

[trevor]

Me and Rob (AZR) got out for a little ride today and some lunch too. Great day hit 12 degrees and sunny! Tomorrow we are going for a bigger ride up Island.

 

[habsdoc]

Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

I've been riding every day since March 14 2012. It was quite messy for awhile, but things are cleaning up really fast around here. We've had temperatures in the mid 20's C or 70's F for 4 or 5 days. Breaking 130 + year old records.

 

[trevor]

Me and Rob (AZR) and Glenn on his awesome Eddie met at the Canadian institution Tim Hortons at 11am and went up Island to The Genoa Bay Cafe for lunch. Then proceeded to find some great fast twistie back roads! Gotta tell ya I had to push the old 750 pretty hard to keep up to these boys! We did 300km (180mi) got home in time for dinner. What a awesome day!

 

[amxsteve]

the wife and i got out for a spin fri, have the old 400-4 stripped for paint which will be parakeet yellow by the end of today i hope.Got about 40 miles from home and had my 7yr old tell me there was water leaking so i looked down and noticed the upper rad hose had a pinhole and was spraying right onto the car next to us at the lights. Quick trip to Canadian tire i rolled out with a hose and roll of MAGIC tape,wrapped that hose with tape and it did not leak a drop for 40 miles but have since changed the hose as i did not want to test the durability of magic tape for the summer. good thing the guy had his window up or he would have gotten the antifreeze wash.

 

[Guest]

That was the first time I've been up over the Malahat on the bike since October, talk about cabin fever. Yesterday was good for the soul I tell you. Here's yours again Trevor so that we can see all the glory a bit better, and a couple of mine.

A great hidden gem of a restaurant in Genoa Bay, great road out there as well as you can tell by the parking lot.

Just a couple of squares....

Beautiful ride with a stop out in Youbou. It's hard around here to find roads with no traffic but that old Lake Cowichan Highway is one that's for sure.