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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

Yep, Got out this afternoon for about an hour and half ride.
Predicted 50 degF didnt happen, but 45 is good enough.
Neighbors may have heard a loud whaaaaHooo!

First stop at boat ramp park on the river.
River running thru the parking lot.
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Was great to get out and throw self into some curves.
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Display of crosses has been an issue around here in recent years (no, I am not suggesting we discuss the subject).
Found this to be an interesting bit of craftsmanship.
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Went on a bridge over a bayou, and saw these guys waving at me. Went back for a picture.
I suspect they were thinking "Man, some people are crazy."
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Later Note:

Got reminded of a couple problems that occurred on last couple rides last year.
Both driving lights quit, one at a time I think.
And developed a high idle with no power (drops as soon as clutch touches), ah, that again. Will look to see if an carb boot has slipped off or something, but seems like a carb o-ring kit and intake orings are needed.
And some new buzz rattle in that GK fairing. Was easy to find it was loose glass in one mirror. I suspect one of those below zero (degF) days, something shrunk-distorted and broke some adhesive bond.
Oh, and was a little oil spot under one of the fork tubes when I pulled the bike out of the back corner of the garage.

Man, I really could use some place to work on the bike in the winter.
 
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I got out after dinner for a nice ride. Having taken the warm layer out of my jacket a while back, I wondered if I'd regret that. Nope! With a blanket of clouds over Albuquerque and light(ish) traffic It was a perfect night to ride. I've really grown to like having music while I ride. Tunes from Ozzy, Motley Crue, Whitesnake, Guns & Roses, Rush and others from that era filled my helmet. Maybe someday I'll setup a playlist, but for now I just pick a radio station and don't mess with it.

I found a spot on the West side that's ready for a new sub division, but until then it's a prime viewing spot for the city at night. I wish I had the camera, but the phone did OK tonight.


 
Took mine out yesterday with it being sunny in the upper 40's. Wasn't having any electrical issues before parking it last fall but all of a sudden it's blowing the main fuse. Took things apart expecting to find a mouse nest or perhaps a toasted wire but nothing jumps out. The only thing that jumps out is the oil light not lighting up, it did before I parked it. I'm gonna pull it inside later this morning and break out the multimeter to hopefully see where the draw is happening. Other than that, the addition of a two inch spacer in the forks has really made a huge difference in the front end.
 
LAB3 said:
............... it's blowing the main fuse. ...........
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Maybe post in electrical section.
If blows as soon as replace fuse: suspect the R/R. Disconnect it.
If blows as soon as turn on ignition: suspect the horn. Disconnect it.

FOr oil light not comming on: Try wiggling the connection at the oil sensor, or remove it, clean it and put back.
The sensor should connect the wire to ground to light the light, so you can try grounding the wire as a test of the light.

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Redman said:
Maybe post in electrical section.
If blows as soon as replace fuse: suspect the R/R. Disconnect it.
If blows as soon as turn on ignition: suspect the horn. Disconnect it.

FOr oil light not comming on: Try wiggling the connection at the oil sensor, or remove it, clean it and put back.
The sensor should connect the wire to ground to light the light, so you can try grounding the wire as a test of the light.

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It was the front brake switch. The master cylinder was replaced with an after market one last year and the plugs for the switch wires where awfully close to the mounting collar of the unit, so close that I had to remove the plastic protectors off the plugs leaving them exposed. I'd covered them with some tape but apparently it didn't stick real well, must have been oily when I put it on so the hot side was hitting the collar and grounding. Put some new tape on it and will hit it with a dab of RTV or similar when it warms up. Made a run over to West Branch today and it didn't miss a beat.
 
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Watched Moto Gp at a friends house this late morning, then went for a loop. Perfet riding weather here in the NW, low 60's & sunny.
 
Did a 100 mile loop on the ES before the rain hit. Some sketchy road conditions with remnant gravel in many places, especially the middle of tight corners.
Lots of logging going on around here, the few cars in front, were throwing up a rooster of dust.
Some areas were shockingly denuded of trees, logging done on mostly super steep slopes, over 50 degrees. Weird.
Had a few marbly slides front n rear on gravel, so had to be on high alert most of the ride.
The stock 1150 seat is miserable too by the way.
 
Yeah, fake news. Haven't posted a shot of anything since the Photobucket shenanigans.
Signed up with Imagur recently, but haven't figured out what to do next.
As in loading photos from a phone. My handme down Mac book is 14 years old,
each day another site won't load, the latest being RRW.

I can still look at the weather, this site, a vanagon forum, another motorcycle forum and Youtube.
 
Last night was the "Kick off the spring season" event at Island BMW....they held it again out at the airport....so cool....all brands welcome...and my wife surprised me by showing up on her Passport. :)

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Today is Suppose to be the nicest day of the year so far, maybe 60 degF.

Headed out for a bit of a ride before breakfast. 38degF.
Thought that might be sunrise over misty bayou, ... but nope, was just foggy.
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After breakfast went for more of a ride

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P1020616 by Dave Vrnr, on Flickr

P1020624 by Dave Vrnr, on Flickr

Is suppose to be rainy most of next week. Maybe good time to check for the intake air leak. Maybe do carb teardown and soak. Robert Barr oring set is in-route.
 
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I had to support a couple of hospital computer system moves today in Cheyenne WY and Indianapolis IN so couldn't ride during the day despite it being very nice out. Did get out after dark to run a quick errand but nowhere picture taking worthy. Will have to wait until next weekend for the next good riding opportunity thanks to the weather forecast tomorrow.
 
No ride for me today, but a heck of a long drive. I picked up a Dodge Ram 1500 near Breckenridge CO for my son. Left town at 5 am and drove the F 350 up there, then loaded the Ram pickup onto our trailer and headed home. 16 hours on the road, boy I'm pooped.

It was nice to see some real snow accumulation. There was still over six feet of snow in some places. Saw a snow half pipe on the slopes off of I 70. Never seen that before, it was pretty cool.
 
No pics, but I finally got out for the first ride this year. I just took the long way running an errand or two. I needed that.

I tried out the new Olympia pants. I like 'em. Better than the Tour Master pair I've been wearing the last few years. It's nice to have back pockets again, though the front pockets are surprisingly shallow. Good thing they zip. I need to get my neighborhood alterationist lady to rig 'em to accept or incorporate a belt. A snap and zipper aren't good enough when the keister meets the road.
 
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Knew level?

Knew level?

Been working on the tail/seat for track days. Just painted it this week, added the foam pad. Test rode it today.
With this seat the bike is very hard and punchy, my eyeballs bounce. Still getting used to riding this bike after 6 months of winter. Not used to hard braking and turning, I'm watching for gravel in the corners too. It don't feel smooth until I get it over 60 mph, perfect for track.
Pulled out of a gas station, then wound it out in 1-2 & 3rd to 10,000rpms = 117 mph. That happened real fast?
Might not put the regular seat back on ever again?
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