anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Burque73]

A neighbor friend needed to get a few of his bikes some exercise yesterday. I gladly helped him out.

1989 Ninja ZX10 was first. Only a short ride, maybe a couple of miles. A bit smaller and lighter than my FJR. Man this engine can rev!



Next was his 2009 Versys 650. Very comfortable upright riding position. Fun zip around town bike. I didn't like trying to find the shift lever with my foot and how much effort it took to get into gear. Guess I'm just spoiled with the smoooooth shifting GS.



Next was a Vulcan 900

This was my favorite of the three, save the straight pipes. That noise was rather embarassing around the neighborhood. Again, spoiled by the GS's quiet pipes. Comfortable position, but impossible to lift my butt off the seat for big bumps. Smooth running bike. I rode a bit longer on ths one.



The one I really wanted to ride was his KZ900 (can just see the tail end sticking out in one of these pics)

After getting to ride these I let him ride my GS850. Man, that thing runs great, he said, Very smooth.

 

[Guest]

First ride of the year today!

I had forgotten how heavy this bike is, and it is absolutely useless getting out of my frozen driveway. But it started fairly easily, and ran well! Better than last year. I rode down to the city, turned around and topped her up with gas.

It was cold, I almost fell on some ice going out my neighbouerhood. 4.5 degrees celcius. I should have worn more clothes.

But I am so happy everything worked, had no problem starting up or riding. Its cured.

 

[dorkburger]

My brother had the ZX - 10r’s slightly older brother - an 87 Ninja 1000. I got a bit of a sideways look when after my first ride on it that I informed him that it has a rev limiter...

He eventually totaled it and nearly himself when he experienced a severe tank slapped on it at speed.

 

[Redman]

A neighbor friend needed to get a few of his bikes some exercise yesterday. I gladly helped him out.

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Well, That is the neighborly thing to do.

 

[Redman]

First ride of the year today!

. . . . d.

Good to hear for you. I have gone sideways on ice in driveway to get out to the road. SOmetimes you just do what have to !

Maybe next ride you can have some of those great scenerey/bike pics.

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[Redman]

55degF this afternoon ! Hey ! Hey !

Got out for a 2 hour ride.

oh, I will add:

if you see all my pics at the beach/pier, and think that every ride I just ride around and go the the beach/pier here in grand haven, ……
.... On this ride; I rode around and went to the beach/pier in Holland (Michigan).

 

[alke46]

I got out yesterday for 156 miles of Nebraska's NFRs (No Fun Roads). I try to do this at least once a month to prevent the strain on my battery tender.

Also turned over the 25,000 mile mark on the odometer (Triumph Tiger)

 

[Guest]

Good to hear for you. I have gone sideways on ice in driveway to get out to the road. SOmetimes you just do what have to !

Maybe next ride you can have some of those great scenerey/bike pics.

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I used an axe and chopped up all the ice from my driveway so i could ride tomorrow. but now its snowed again. Arrrgh. Wasted effort.

 

[trevor]

Our annual ride up tp Port Renfrew for the weekend..My buddy Gary from Revelstoke BC and Banff AB showed up Wednesday with their Husky 701's
Thursday we rode up to Maple Bay for lunch and returned to my garage for a get together.

Freak snow at 400 feet....on Sunday...lol Pretty though

And then back home to watch MotoGp....

 

[Jerry]

https://flic.kr/p/2ne3UZw
Went for a ride yesterday. It sure felt good First ride since my heart attract 3 weeks ago

 

[alke46]

fixed it for you. Nice looking bike

IMG_4107 by Gerald Kaiser, on Flickr

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Hey Larry, look at you. Posting pictures, like a Boss!

 

[alke46]

So you're saying I'm teachable?

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Let’s not get carried away.

 

[Redman]

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Went for a ride yesterday. It sure felt good First ride since my heart attract 3 weeks ago

.... some, some good news.

 

[Redman]

Our annual ride up tp Port Renfrew for the weekend...
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.MG2]

Man! You sure do have a lot of adventures!

 

[Redman]

65degF today ! (and then is suppose to be back to rainey and storms and cold for the next several days)
So, GO for ride today.
Got out for 3 hours.

Basically North Muskegon to Newaygo, along one side of Muskegon river, then cross over and go along otyher side, then back to other side again.

From home to there and back is just over a hundred miles.
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[trevor]

Man! You sure do have a lot of adventures!

Thanks Dave....I feel very fortunate for sure.

 

[storm 64]

After working on the motorcycle for most of the day, putting on the new wheels. I was finally able to get out for a ride.
I kind of goofed up when buying my tires. I wanted the Michelin Road 5's. I ordered the Sport 5's, more of a race type tire. They may wear out sooner, but boy are they fun! I feel like I'm Eddie Lawson when hitting the curves!

 

[steve murdoch]

Steady Eddie instead of Stormin' Norman? Naaah...
Love the look of the new wheels.
Beautiful bike!