anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[dorkburger]

The 1150 is still on parts hold, but for the second time this spring break my younger son was hounding me to take him for a ride on the rusty old scooter. We did some loops around the block, and after my going thru the gears, which is a bit tricky (pull the clutch then twist the grip), he happily steered.....When asked why he was in the middle of the road, his response was oh, that thats how i ride in my video game....He then stayed on the correct side.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Got out for a bit of twisty fun today with my friend that owns the garage I keep my bike in. We kept it short (60 miles) as we both had "honey-do" lists a mile long

 

[Jedz123]

Got out for a bit of twisty fun today with my friend that owns the garage I keep my bike in. We kept it short (60 miles) as we both had "honey-do" lists a mile long

Nothing like sharing the open roads with friends! The GS is definitely the bike I want to ride in that pic!!! Looking good Cowboy!


I coaxed my buddy to wake his 2009 FZ6 up for a 100 mile jaunt. HE "borrowed" the BK for the bulk of the ride, which was fine. IT's nice to flog a little 600cc to 14K rpm every now and then . Trevor you should be impressed how well I've been keeping the Chrome on my ugly bike. You can still see my reflection!

 

[Charlie G]

Lorenzo......great pictures! Thank you!

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Found a new road today in Oregon. Route 66! Note Mt. Mclaughlin in the background.

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Headed to California.

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Mt Shasta again.......boring. 160 miles in 3 hours, with some nice twisties and good views.

 

[Guest]

Not quite the views you have Charlie, nor the mileage but still having fun.

 

[JerryBB]

Fine weather today



The Sibillini's Mountains



The Sibillini's are home to the homonymous wolf




The Castelluccio's Plateau



Some medieval walls




The Marmore's Falls

and in between, many a Km of twisties....

Stunning views, it must be great biking.

 

[JerryBB]

Lorenzo......great pictures! Thank you!

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Found a new road today in Oregon. Route 66! Note Mt. Mclaughlin in the background.

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Headed to California.

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Mt Shasta again.......boring. 160 miles in 3 hours, with some nice twisties and good views.

Mt Shasta looks great, really cool to ride with that on the horizon.

 

[Joe H]

Joe, you've lavished us with pics of the awesome H2, but as a fellow 1150 owner how about some pics of that?

I don't have many, but its obvious I will need to go for a ride around the great state of Wisconsin and get some photos with it!
Great pics in this thread I like it:clap:

Heres she sits right after the oil change, chain lube, and wipe down to check for anything that may need attention yesterday. It needs a good detailing and the starter clutch is acting up a bit, but she'll be fine for the summer!

 

[78550GS]

Got the 550 out on Saturday. Met up with a few fellows from the area, did some maintenance to their bikes and went for a ride. I don't have any from the ride, but the meet up.....

 

[storm 64]

It was nice getting the 850 out Sunday for the first time this year. After changing the fluids and installing new B8ES's, I put the petcock on prime for a minute or so, it fired right up. I gave it a good wash then met up with my buddy Paul. We rode to "Zookies" sports bar for wings. My motorcycles like going there, they think it's named after them.... "78550" we'll have to meet up sometime. Looks like fun hanging out at your garage.

 

[Jedz123]

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Found a new road today in Oregon. Route 66! Note Mt. Mclaughlin in the background.

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Fine weather today



The Sibillini's Mountains



The Sibillini's are home to the homonymous wolf




The Castelluccio's Plateau


Some medieval walls




and in between, many a Km of twisties....

Gorgeous Pics guys!!!!! wow! Live in some really sweet spots!

Heres she sits right after the oil change, chain lube, and wipe down to check for anything that may need attention yesterday. It needs a good detailing and the starter clutch is acting up a bit, but she'll be fine for the summer!

Holy nice 1150! that is a sweet looking bike!


Here's a video from yesterday's ride:

 

[Gs1000g]

Went for a nice from Springfield mo to dawt mill in southern Missouri, stopped at the white river, bullsholes, and the Norfork lake. Was a beautiful day, we stopped at the pizza cellar in rockaway beach and the back to
home

 

[odin1]

I don't have many, but its obvious I will need to go for a ride around the great state of Wisconsin and get some photos with it!

Joe. That is one nice looking beast you have there. Have fun collecting pictures of Wisconsin.

 

[78550GS]

It was nice getting the 850 out Sunday for the first time this year. After changing the fluids and installing new B8ES's, I put the petcock on prime for a minute or so, it fired right up. I gave it a good wash then met up with my buddy Paul. We rode to "Zookies" sports bar for wings. My motorcycles like going there, they think it's named after them.... "78550" we'll have to meet up sometime. Looks like fun hanging out at your garage.

We actually met 3 blocks from my house at another zook rider's house, but my driveway is always hopping too. Let me know if you head this way, maybe we could work out a meet up or a ride.

 

[glib]

Yesterday I rode about 110 miles including the seven mile (each way) stretch between Pardee Recreation area and Jackson on Stoney Creek Road. While it is beautiful, there are no glorious landscape shots--just the best seven miles to ride with every curve being blind and variable radius with constant elevation changes. I need a video setup for the bike. Any suggestions for an inexpensive one?

 

[Steve]

the black cylinders make me think its an 83.

I imagine the shop will be good for you.

Three of our four bikes (two '80, two '82) have engines that are painted black.
Will be checking with #2 son to see if he wants his done, too.

Yes, the shop has been good, so far. Until last week, it was working ON the shop (wiring, insulating, paint, etc.), now it's working IN the shop. :dancing:
Still work to do ON the shop, though. The plumber still needs to connect the 'wet' utilities and we need a paved driveway. When the plumber is done, I should have made up my mind which compressor I will get, then finish all the 220 wiring (all at the same end as the plumbing), then get the rest of the wall panelling up and get it painted.

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[lurch12_2000]

I was the only mechanical horse at the ocean today. Still brisk by the shore but we had our gear to keep us warm. Not many people but the horses were out in force.

 

[Lorenzo]

sorry Steve, I completely overlloked it.

Now the youtube video should work.

 

[dorkburger]

Joe, thanks for the pic of the 1150. If I recall, you posted it when you joined a while back? I like the black swingarm and passenger peg carriers. Is that a cut down mid panel covering the bottom of the fairing mount? Cool also.

 

[Joe H]

Joe, thanks for the pic of the 1150. If I recall, you posted it when you joined a while back? I like the black swingarm and passenger peg carriers. Is that a cut down mid panel covering the bottom of the fairing mount? Cool also.

I had those parts powder coat almost 18 yrs ago, I only know that because my daughter just turned 18 and she was not yet 1 when I had them done?life moves fast!
The mid panel lowers I cut down many many years ago because they were smashed.
Im hoping to go on a proper ride this weekend.

Im always surprised at how few GS 1150's are around at least by me. In 27 yrs Ive only seen 2 others on the road around here.
I like your avatar! And your signature! Good stuff!