anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Burque73]

Last night was such a nice evening to ride. Little ttraffic, high 70's to low 80's. I'm always amazed at the temperature change once you roll into Albuquerque from either the East or West. As soon as you hit the city limits, espeecially on a bike, there's a dramatic piont of change. Like there's a bubble keeping the heat in.

I can't get over how deserted some places are. Here's Route 66 casino/ motel West of town that is usually packed.



And a fun shot.

 

[Burque73]

This trip was yesterday. I hope thats okay.

Ill start off with a picture: Yesterday I did the longest motorcycle trip of my life. The longest one on this bike. And I went somewhere I've never been before. I went more than 600 kilometers (372 miles). The trip was from Harstad to ? (i Moskenes), and back, with a detour.........................................................

What a terrific ride report. Thanks for sharing, Noreg.

Like Redman said, even with a big fairing I don't last too long at those temperatures.

Heated glove liners are pretty inexpensive and it's easy to set up a pig tail from the battery. Of course you can always just reach down and grab the engine at stops for some instant heated gloves...If they're leather.

 

[storm 64]

Pulled the Bandit out to do 205 miles today on my way to Columbus OH so I could pick up a new to me zoom lens at a used photography store. I took the slab on the way out but did take a little longer way home although I still couldn't stop and smell the roses. It's supposed to storm all day tomorrow so hopefully next weekend will be a bit nicer.

Dang Cowboy, I was in Columbus also. I went to Iron Pony, we could have met up. I'm going to private message you my telephone number. Maybe we can meet up soon... Yeah, I got my 385 miles in today. Beautiful weather, mid 70s.

 

[Eli69]

Last night was such a nice evening to ride. Little ttraffic, high 70's to low 80's. I'm always amazed at the temperature change once you roll into Albuquerque from either the East or West. As soon as you hit the city limits, espeecially on a bike, there's a dramatic piont of change. Like there's a bubble keeping the heat in.

I can't get over how deserted some places are. Here's Route 66 casino/ motel West of town that is usually packed.



And a fun shot.

So when you go to Albuquerque do you take a left?

 

[steve murdoch]

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Quiet here too, snow's almost gone

Good thing you have an under-powered, dual purpose bike for riding in the snow.
Years ago a buddy had a set of the Gen 1 Beetle Bags on his copper '99. He didn't care for the look but they functioned well.

 

[Guest]

What a terrific ride report. Thanks for sharing, Noreg.

Like Redman said, even with a big fairing I don't last too long at those temperatures.

Heated glove liners are pretty inexpensive and it's easy to set up a pig tail from the battery. Of course you can always just reach down and grab the engine at stops for some instant heated gloves...If they're leather.

Are heated glove liners better than heated grips? I don't want clutter on my handlebar so Ive been waiting to install heated grips.

I also am confused as to how to properly do electrical systems, now my gps is just straight to the battery, same with the charger thing.

I think maybe I should get a PDM60 or something similar (I think that has a charging port too). So I can have a nice and simple wiring. but Ive hear claims of paracitic draw, which worries me.

Id love a simple, accesible charging port somewhere on the frame, easy accessory installation, and safety from shorts.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Just got back from a 2 day, 430 mile trip. Rode to Tucson for lunch on Friday, then down to Tombstone, as I always do for my birthday. I took the 83/82 rather than the 10, which I loathe, so the trip was extra nice. Stayed at the sole surviving bordello building in Tombstone. I was the only guest, and the proprietors were awesome. Stopped by Tombstone Brewery to get a 4-pack (two black lagers, two hopped up sours), ordered Puny John's BBQ to my room, and watched Tombstone the movie in Tombstone, the town.



Second day took me to probably my favorite town in Arizona, Bisbee. While there, I took a spin out to Lowell, which is a time capsule from the 1950’s.

 

[trevor]

Got out on Cooley 2 today

 

[Burque73]

Are heated glove liners better than heated grips? I don't want clutter on my handlebar so Ive been waiting to install heated grips.

I also am confused as to how to properly do electrical systems, now my gps is just straight to the battery, same with the charger thing.

I think maybe I should get a PDM60 or something similar (I think that has a charging port too). So I can have a nice and simple wiring. but Ive hear claims of paracitic draw, which worries me.

Id love a simple, accesible charging port somewhere on the frame, easy accessory installation, and safety from shorts.

I'm not sure if heated glove liners are any better than the grips. My thinking is that your gloves insulate you from the heat if it's on the grips so inside the gloves is better. On the other hand (no pun intended), I reach down and grab the cylinder head from time to time, sticking my thumb down in next to the spark plug for heat. Once the glove gets warm it retains the heat until the next stoplight at least.

I was given a set of these liners and they work well. Granted they were given to me shortly before my health situation changed and extreme cold weather riding became a really bad idea. (Tremors get pretty dang intense with cold shivers.)

These are installed directly to the battery, with an inline fuse of course. It changes the routine a bit. You have to remember to run the wires up one arm and down the other in your jacket prior to putting it on, leaving the plug sticking out the bottom under the zipper. Then remember to plug them in to the pigtail conveiniently placed between the tank and seat before setting out on your ride and unplug before dismounting. For those reasons the heated grips sound way more convenient plus, if you keep using the hippo hands, there is no heat loss.

A power outlet isn't all that hard to wire in. You just have to find a switched circuit so you eliminate the parasitic draw. I used the headlight. When the ignition turns off so does the power outlet. In hindsight, I'd find a different wire. I used the low beam wire found in the fairing harness. If I use the high beam, the outlet doesn't work. Someday I'll rectify that.

 

[Burque73]

So when you go to Albuquerque do you take a left?

Yes, especially if the chile is better in that direction. :encouragement:

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Sportster alive and well on Boot Hill. Photos have been working terribly on this site, though they are easily posted on other forums.

 

[Jedz123]

Teeny ride.

 

[trevor]

Sportster alive and well on Boot Hill. Photos have been working terribly on this site, though they are easily posted on other forums.

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I have no problem with my photo bucket pics.....or I simply ctrl and copy from places like my facebook...works like a charm.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I don't use Photo Bucket, Trevor.

 

[trevor]

I don't use Photo Bucket, Trevor.

Maybe you should.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Maybe you should.

Nah. No more memberships to stuff, thank you very much.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

I?ve been using imgur for a while now and have gotten used to it. Until just now I could not find a way to get the BBCode of an image using my iPhone. Trick is to not use the imgur app. Use the full site in Safari.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I’ve been using imgur for a while now and have gotten used to it. Until just now I could not find a way to get the BBCode of an image using my iPhone. Trick is to not use the imgur app. Use the full site in Safari.

Cool info! Thanks!

 

[Redman]

So when you go to Albuquerque do you take a left?

Yes, especially if the chile is better in that direction. :encouragement:

Well, that would not be a wrong turn.

 

[Eli69]

So you go there for the chili, not the carrots.