John it is just a wide sidewalk with observation binoculars.
Nobody seems to mind a quick photo-op illegal parking.
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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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John it is just a wide sidewalk with observation binoculars.
Nobody seems to mind a quick photo-op illegal parking.
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I did go for a 24 mile jaunt to see an old friend who was down for Thanksgiving. It was pretty cool going over there and downright chilly coming home after the sun set. This taken just before heading back.
For as cool as it was there were still lots of bugs out.
Did go down (in a car) to Cocoa beach and someday I need to take a bike ride there as there's lots of pictures that need to be taken.
For as cool as it was there were still lots of bugs out.
Did go down (in a car) to Cocoa beach and someday I need to take a bike ride there as there's lots of pictures that need to be taken.
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I took my last ride yesterday. 1.5 miles to my storage unit. It was the shortest and sadest ride I took all year. Five months till next April for early chilly ride in lovely Vermont. Made a big mistake too, I forgot to get the bike inspected before I stored it. So now I have to haul it in my van to be ready for next year in case we get warm weekends early in the season.
Just love these New England Winters.
Just love these New England Winters.
You are not completly rid of my posting.
Was 35 degrees this afternoon (not the predicted 42), pulled the Shadow500 out from under cover, went for a Tag Game ride.
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1776523&postcount=5649
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1776547&postcount=5653
GK stayed under cover on lifesupport in back corner of garage. Not really pickled. Does have Stable in tank. But can get it out, if have a warm enough day, after a good rain that has washed salt away and road dry. All of which is not likley, but can happen.
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In your post, is that you or your friend?, your or his bike?
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You might get lucky and get some more riding days in before the end of year, I hope you get a run of good weather where you can do that.
That was me and my 1100 (Old age is not kind!). One thing I do know is that 1100 seat gets pretty hard in colder weather. High around 70 today, low's mid 40's. Temps drop rather quickly when the sun sets. Flannel shirt, jacket, and gloves today and it was still very chilly going back home 24 miles away.
Here's my friend with on my 1100.
This was him in '79 on his Yamaha SR500 (?), which he still has. We knew each other since '67 and he ended up with my first bike, a '69 Honda 65 Super Sport.
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You know you live in a dangerous area for bikes when you see signs like these posted. This sign a little over a mile from where I live was posted
October 2012. There are also two other signs as you approach this T intersection. Surely something bad must've happened there not too long ago. These are the only signs like this I've ever seen.
October 2012. There are also two other signs as you approach this T intersection. Surely something bad must've happened there not too long ago. These are the only signs like this I've ever seen.
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I was hoping for a better pic, there's a full moon but it just doesn't show it, and those are orange trees full of oranges, don't think they show either.
I was trying to get a sunset pic, but I think I was too early must come back and try to get "the" shot.
I was trying to get a sunset pic, but I think I was too early must come back and try to get "the" shot.
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Well as I was taking a break, this guy saw me and thought I was in trouble, so he stopped, and I took a pic of him and his bike also. He (Jack) said his wife gave him an hour's kitchen pass so he could ride his 650.
He was in awe of the size of my engine.
I think this is the shot I wanted. Temperature dropping, time to head home. I replaced a front brake caliper than was hanging up, so I needed to test drive the bike, at least that's my reason. It was a beautiful day, and it'll be warming up throughout the week.
He was in awe of the size of my engine.
I think this is the shot I wanted. Temperature dropping, time to head home. I replaced a front brake caliper than was hanging up, so I needed to test drive the bike, at least that's my reason. It was a beautiful day, and it'll be warming up throughout the week.
Did he say "Oh.. so you stopped here... to, ah, take a picture of your bike... and, ah, now you want to take picture of me."
Nice ride story. And nice pictures.
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+2. Very nice shot Steve. Saved in my MC Photo file. I bet if you could push the flash it would light up the bike a bit.
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Very nice Steve!
I didn't take a photo today but did some video instead... going to be without the 450 for a couple of weeks from this Friday so needed to get out at least for a quick run:
http://youtu.be/CRPzG4gvZpk
I didn't take a photo today but did some video instead... going to be without the 450 for a couple of weeks from this Friday so needed to get out at least for a quick run:
http://youtu.be/CRPzG4gvZpk
My expereince has been that it will light the bike only a little bit (depending on distance maybe not at all) but WILL light up the reflectors A LOT.
Not intending to turn "who went for ride" into "who took a picture", but, yah, I do like stopping on a ride if see a nice scene where can pose bike. Seems to be a few other folks here with such affliction.
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Cold Ride today. 35' And some snow. Pulled over at my favorite stop. Heated Grips helped out. The bike is running great with new 1100 in it. It's time to do some detail engine cleaning now that all the bugs have been worked out. Went about 50 miles today!
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I went for a 50 mile jaunt yesterday evening with the temp hovering @ about 34F. The bike ran great. When I left to come home I had to sham-wow the ice crystals from the seat. I was only slightly chilled in the thigh area due to the flannel lined jeans not being quite enough for the temp.
I haven't put the quilted liner in my jacket yet and only saw one other rider out. The waves betwixt riders when it's bitey outside seem to be more significant.
Another season of winter riding. Quite honestly, I really like it. When the roads are dry, it's the GS, snowy or sloppy, I switch to the DR.
I haven't put the quilted liner in my jacket yet and only saw one other rider out. The waves betwixt riders when it's bitey outside seem to be more significant.
Another season of winter riding. Quite honestly, I really like it. When the roads are dry, it's the GS, snowy or sloppy, I switch to the DR.
I went for a 50 mile jaunt yesterday evening with the temp hovering @ about 34F. The bike ran great. When I left to come home I had to sham-wow the ice crystals from the seat. I was only slightly chilled in the thigh area due to the flannel lined jeans not being quite enough for the temp.
I haven't put the quilted liner in my jacket yet and only saw one other rider out. The waves betwixt riders when it's bitey outside seem to be more significant.
Another season of winter riding. Quite honestly, I really like it. When the roads are dry, it's the GS, snowy or sloppy, I switch to the DR.
I'm considering picking up aDR100 just to ride around on in the snow. $500 for one right down the road. End of Season sale he said.
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got out for a spin last weekend for an hour or so
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Well as I was taking a break, this guy saw me and thought I was in trouble, so he stopped, and I took a pic of him and his bike also. He (Jack) said his wife gave him an hour's kitchen pass so he could ride his 650.
He was in awe of the size of my engine.
I think this is the shot I wanted. Temperature dropping, time to head home. I replaced a front brake caliper than was hanging up, so I needed to test drive the bike, at least that's my reason. It was a beautiful day, and it'll be warming up throughout the week.
Such a pretty 1100E next to the modern V-Strom. Beautiful E!
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Oh I took the 1K out for a jaunt, it just wanted out for awhile. It was actually nice out, mid 70's, still wore a jacket though. Stopped by this old
Vietnam Veteran war museum, never been in there but it's only a quarter mile from my house as the crow flies and about 2 miles if you drive. Someday I'll go in since I'm a vet, a Vietnam era vet, even tough I never went to Nam.
Then I went to my favorite park, so peaceful, had it all to myself, no wonder they close at sunset and that was just minutes away.
Vietnam Veteran war museum, never been in there but it's only a quarter mile from my house as the crow flies and about 2 miles if you drive. Someday I'll go in since I'm a vet, a Vietnam era vet, even tough I never went to Nam.
Then I went to my favorite park, so peaceful, had it all to myself, no wonder they close at sunset and that was just minutes away.
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sedelen, I've been to NAM several times. From time to time when a conversation permits, I start my story..."When I was in NAM, I...." when questioned about my involvement there, I have to confess it was in tourist-capacity. 
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all my performance rides are alone. Makes for better story telling!
A friend of mine just picked up a Street Triple R and so we went out riding tonight. He is pretty new to performance street riding so I showed him Bear Mountain State Park (same place I rode last night, and probably the best roads in the local 100 mile area). We had a whole lotta fun, and I showed him a few pointers regarding body positioning and line selection. Also pointed him in the direction of Lee Park's book.
It was nice riding with another bike up there, as many of my 'performance' rides are solo.
