I will. The kids like to ride there so we'll probably be there again soon.
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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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I will. The kids like to ride there so we'll probably be there again soon.
Great! I just PM’d you with my phone #.
Rode RT to my sons (Redmanson) house, the other day, to leave with him to ride to work and for a weekend trip to SE Ohio.
His Tiger1050 (2008?) had failure of starter clutch (they call Sprague clutch). I may not fully understand, but seems like the failed part can not be provided, have to purchase an entire new upgraded/redesigned assembly of the clutch and other associated parts, for lots of bucks, about half the value of the bike.
His response to that: Bought an entire newer Tiger 1050 and is going to be flying 2/3rd the way across country to get it later next week.
So I have been riding Shadow500. No pics - Yet.
Now my son reports the RT has a front fork slobbering a good amount - drat. Add that to all the expensive maintenance that thing requires . . . . . . .
His Tiger1050 (2008?) had failure of starter clutch (they call Sprague clutch). I may not fully understand, but seems like the failed part can not be provided, have to purchase an entire new upgraded/redesigned assembly of the clutch and other associated parts, for lots of bucks, about half the value of the bike.
His response to that: Bought an entire newer Tiger 1050 and is going to be flying 2/3rd the way across country to get it later next week.
So I have been riding Shadow500. No pics - Yet.
Now my son reports the RT has a front fork slobbering a good amount - drat. Add that to all the expensive maintenance that thing requires . . . . . . .
Rode down to Tucson yesterday and back today. Only a 220 mile ride, but really pleasant.
Got out for an evening ride. 52degf When I left. Went Just out of town to the north, and to a beach that is out that way.
P1180405 by Dave Redman, on Flickr
Then to the pier on that side of the channel.
P1180492 by Dave Redman, on Flickr
Sun disappeared behind clouds on horizon.
48degF on ride home, which is usally okay for a short ride of 20 minutes, but bye the time I got home I was looking for ice. Maybe because of having with wet pant legs and socks and boots.
Good to get out for a while.
>>Later note: more pics here
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...724-Random-Photo-thread&p=2650847#post2650847
P1180405 by Dave Redman, on FlickrThen to the pier on that side of the channel.
P1180492 by Dave Redman, on FlickrSun disappeared behind clouds on horizon.
48degF on ride home, which is usally okay for a short ride of 20 minutes, but bye the time I got home I was looking for ice. Maybe because of having with wet pant legs and socks and boots.
Good to get out for a while.
>>Later note: more pics here
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...724-Random-Photo-thread&p=2650847#post2650847
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Admiral Beez
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First ride of the season, 250 km. The switch to new quiet Emgo exhausts and 30 dB ear plugs have made my riding significantly more enjoyable.
The Bandit’s shakedown ride after checking the valves and a new chain involved a 250 mile round trip sprint to Charmayne’s place. Ran superbly but I didn’t have a lot of time to take pictures along the way though I found a few places I need to go back to.
Well, look who dropped by on his way back home from NC. After a day riding through hellacious rain, traffic, accidents, and gas fiascos, Jedz rolled into central PA last evening. The skies cleared, we went out for a great dinner, a short night ride. I almost got hit by a bat. Back home for beers and a BS session. And that quick he was gone again early this morning. The wife and I are happy to have you stay with us anytime. Nice to finally meet you, Justin.
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It was a total of 2200 miles this past weekend. Good little Jaunt. Rich, thank you again so much for your hospitality. Let's do this again REAL soon. The route you sent me on for the ride home was EPIC to say the least...
Some pics:
Catskills:
NC:
Poconos:
Rich's shop!:
Rich and I!:
On my way through Northern NC:
It was a great little getaway, first time to overnight out of state after COVID.
Looking forward to June's Brown county gathering, still planning to see you folks!
Best,
Some pics:
Catskills:
NC:
Poconos:
Rich's shop!:
Rich and I!:
On my way through Northern NC:
It was a great little getaway, first time to overnight out of state after COVID.
Looking forward to June's Brown county gathering, still planning to see you folks!
Best,
Any time. Yesterday, I found a new gnarly, twisty, mountain road on the way to what is supposed to be a pretty good bar/restaurant. :lol:
It was a total of 2200 miles this past weekend. Good little Jaunt. Rich, thank you again so much for your hospitality. Let's do this again REAL soon. The route you sent me on for the ride home was EPIC to say the least...
Some pics:
Catskills:
NC:
Poconos:
Rich's shop!:
Rich and I!:
On my way through Northern NC:
It was a great little getaway, first time to overnight out of state after COVID.
Looking forward to June's Brown county gathering, still planning to see you folks!
Best,
Speaking of the Brown County Rally. Justin (or anyone coming from the east) you are more than welcome to stay overnight at my pad. Then we can ride down together.
Jedz Justin !
Rode into Grand Rapids.
I'll tell you why. The BMW dealer sent email newsletter saying "paying cash for used bikes", so I called last week (cold-gray then) had a good chat with the owner-manager and made something of an appointment for today, and called again today to confirm, (beautiful warm clear day today)... and when I get there, well, basically he was too busy closing deal on new bike to talk to some guy (wearing jacket about 1/4th the cost of acceptable) with an old bike. Waited around about 25 minutes and left.
So, since I was on that far side of Grand Rapids, thought of some place to go from there. Rode around the country side on that other side of Grand Rapids. Some rolling farm land.
Stopped at Falasburg Covered Bridge.
Are a couple other covered bridges over that way which can be made into an interesting circuit, but I hadn't prepared for that. So just followed a couple roads that looked interesting on the gps. Then buzzed back on the highway, about an hour.
Only 175 miles, fun to be out even if a large portion of it was urban.
I'll tell you why. The BMW dealer sent email newsletter saying "paying cash for used bikes", so I called last week (cold-gray then) had a good chat with the owner-manager and made something of an appointment for today, and called again today to confirm, (beautiful warm clear day today)... and when I get there, well, basically he was too busy closing deal on new bike to talk to some guy (wearing jacket about 1/4th the cost of acceptable) with an old bike. Waited around about 25 minutes and left.
So, since I was on that far side of Grand Rapids, thought of some place to go from there. Rode around the country side on that other side of Grand Rapids. Some rolling farm land.
Stopped at Falasburg Covered Bridge.
Are a couple other covered bridges over that way which can be made into an interesting circuit, but I hadn't prepared for that. So just followed a couple roads that looked interesting on the gps. Then buzzed back on the highway, about an hour.
Only 175 miles, fun to be out even if a large portion of it was urban.
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Dave you can't get rid of the ol' bike now. You have to much blood, sweat and tears invested in it. Not to mention money. However, how many miles are on your replacement transmission? That could be something to consider. You don't want to go through all that again. 
I'll text soon buddy!
I'd like to get to your place a decent time to grab dinner, have a few beers and looks at your GS's again.
Mumble mumble muzzlefruzzlefrizzlerats.
Sometimes I like the bike. Sometimes I dont.
Thanks for comments. We can chatt about it sometime.
