anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Guest]

Well, it's Tuesday so....

They use real meat in their tacos?

 

[Burque73]

They use real meat in their tacos?

That's a good and scary question. As I went to order they said they were out of "beef" so my usual half dozen tacos was a no go. I settled for the steak and fish burrito. As fast food goes, it was, well.....fast.

 

[Grimly]

They use real meat in their tacos?

From a cow, probably.
Not saying what part, mind you.

 

[cowboyup3371]

My first long ride of the year today took a couple of hours through my playground and even trying out a couple of roads I hadn't been on for awhile. I came across this 1960 Thunderbird (per the plates) for sale and stopped the second time through to get some pictures. The for sale paper in the passenger window said it had 74,000 miles on it but no price but asked for reasonable offers. However, I don't think he'll get what he really could as the rear badges are missing, side windows are busted, and the inside didn't look very good

1960 Thunderbird by Scott Baker, on Flickr

1960 Thunderbird Rear by Scott Baker, on Flickr

 

[nvr2old]

I love 1960 T-Birds. My mom and dad used to have one back in the mid-60's. It was red with a white top and 2-toned red and white interior. That car was so seriously cool. I've always wanted another one but hard to find one in good condition it seems. They rust horribly along the bottom quarter panels and rockers. Body on that one looks pretty clean. A new interior wouldn't be that difficult. Lots of aftermarket parts available. Thanks for posting the pics. Brought back some fond memories of my dad who passed away 23 years ago now.

 

[ddaniels]

My riding season will start tomorrow when I ride to the title department to get a Ohio title and registration! Sunday will be pushing 60?! Got to be careful out there with the gravel and crappy road conditions...

What did you buy now Norm?

 

[Jedz123]

Well consider every day I'm riding now, Nice to get an extra month this year. Still very brisk (33'F this AM) grabbed 40 miles on my way into work. I work till 8PM tonight and it will be in the upper 20'sF tonight so I will be zooming home quickly on the main roads to avoid black ice. Heated gear is pretty awesome.

 

[storm 64]

After getting everything in line at the DMV this morning, I took a nice ride to the Ohio River. I'm not quite sure how many miles I rode, I'm still having trouble finding the right menu in the computer that shows the odometer! It was a little chilly today only warming to 50?, but Sunday is supposed to be 60?! I have to keep the RPM's under 4,000 for the first 1,000 miles. Hopefully I can take care of that within a week or two.

 

[Hayabuser]

I used to love this time of year when I lived in Ontario... the first ride of the season with snow still on the ground. Like a rebirth!

 

[alke46]

I have to keep the RPM's under 4,000 for the first 1,000 miles.

Norm, why would you want to do that? Take it to the redline on occasion and it will run like a raped ape forever.

 

[cowboyup3371]

After getting everything in line at the DMV this morning, I took a nice ride to the Ohio River. I'm not quite sure how many miles I rode, I'm still having trouble finding the right menu in the computer that shows the odometer! It was a little chilly today only warming to 50?, but Sunday is supposed to be 60?! I have to keep the RPM's under 4,000 for the first 1,000 miles. Hopefully I can take care of that within a week or two. ��

Let me know if you want some help with that 1000 miles. I’ll show you a nice 300 mile route from my place

 

[storm 64]

Let me know if you want some help with that 1000 miles. I’ll show you a nice 300 mile route from my place

For sure Cowboy. Maybe towards the end of March beginning of April. Larry, the owners manual says to keep it under 4,000 RPM for the first 1,000 miles also change the oils at 500 miles then again at 1,000 miles. I understand changing the oils, but I'm not sure what the theory is keeping it under 4,000 rpm? 80mph in sixth gear is about 3,700 rpm's. I'm okay with that for now...

 

[Grimly]

For sure Cowboy. Maybe towards the end of March beginning of April. Larry, the owners manual says to keep it under 4,000 RPM for the first 1,000 miles also change the oils at 500 miles then again at 1,000 miles. I understand changing the oils, but I'm not sure what the theory is keeping it under 4,000 rpm? 80mph in sixth gear is about 3,700 rpm's. I'm okay with that for now...

Well, considering the factory bumps it on to the rollers and revs the snot out of it at the end of production, I'd say the break-in has happened.
Combined with far superior machining tolerances than used to be the norm, and modern oils, I'd not see much to worry about.
Far more to be wary of being too careful with it and glazing the bores, which still happens when engines are run-in too gently.

 

[cowboyup3371]

For sure Cowboy. Maybe towards the end of March beginning of April.�� Larry, the owners manual says to keep it under 4,000 RPM for the first 1,000 miles also change the oils at 500 miles then again at 1,000 miles. I understand changing the oils, but I'm not sure what the theory is keeping it under 4,000 rpm? 80mph in sixth gear is about 3,700 rpm's. I'm okay with that for now...

I’m planning on a trip to the Corvette museum leaving here Apr 3rd. Wife and kids will join me that night to walk through there for a couple of hours on Saturday. When they will head back home, I’ll head west to Land Between the lakes (hope to meet with Scott Marvin). I’ll come back through Bedford and get home on Monday the 6th. You are more than welcome to join for all or part of that if you want

 

[trevor]

Rode today...then home for my Friday afternoon safety meeting...had some fun with my Harley buddy!

 

[ddaniels]

A bit of a ride on the GSX1100G up in the country north of I-70.

 

[ddaniels]

Another picture

 

[ddaniels]

And another.

 

[Guest]

Gosh that bike looks familiar! Glad you're enjoying it.

 

[Redman]

A bit of a ride on the GSX1100G up in the country north of I-70.
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Good ! !

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