anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[GS1150Pilot]

I've been riding the R1100R to work twice a week.

 

[Redman]

Went for evening ride last night up and went to Muskegon. Swung by the beach there for sunset (and then stayed for twilight).

Yesterday and today the first days in upper 60s low 70s. .
But when at the beach the breeze comming in off the lake was maybe 55.

Got back home about 10PM, was still in 60s, gee, kinda makes me think maybe is springtime (but, ah, snow in forecast for Monday & Tuesday).
Was nice to be out for about 4 hours.

Need to get GK out, is in back corner of garage, and I have a license tag situation to resolve.

 

[trevor]

Got on the Cooley twice today....first off I was invited to a "Vintage coffee meet" which I thought was a vintage bike thing but turned out to be a "Vintage guy" thing...lol...I knew quite a few....they meet every Wed morning for coffee....24 of us today....I swear no one works here...lol

Then my buddy Shaun and I went out for a pint after dinner on our classics

 

[93Bandit]

Went for evening ride last night up and went to Muskegon. Swung by the beach there for sunset (and then stayed for twilight).

Yesterday and today the first days in upper 60s low 70s. .
But when at the beach the breeze comming in off the lake was maybe 55.

Got back home about 10PM, was still in 60s, gee, kinda makes me think maybe is springtime (but, ah, snow in forecast for Monday & Tuesday).
Was nice to be out for about 4 hours.

Need to get GK out, is in back corner of garage, and I have a license tag situation to resolve.

It's been awful nice on this side of the state. Unfortunately haven't been able to ride the GS yet. Been doing yard work and catching up on vehicle repairs/maintenance.

I look forward to seeing pictures of the GK!

 

[limeex2]

Second ride after winter. Weather here has been incredible. A short ride turned into 300 because, well, I'm retired single and I can. Almost made it to Lake superior but timed out. There is still LOTS of snow in northern Wi. & Mn and if weather permits I may make a waterfall run next week as the streams will be running hard and there are 5-6? great waterfalls in upper Wi. and MN along Lake Superior in the Duluth area. Sorry I can't post pictures cause I still am unable to figure out how to. Why is this so difficult other than my stupidity?

 

[Redman]

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I look forward to seeing pictures of the GK!

Got my license tag issue resolved…. And now is snowing-sleeting. . . .
Maybe later in the week….

 

[Redman]

Opps my posting of Tuesday ride to Muskegon has lost its picture.


And here is pic of Friday day ride

Today is 55degrees colder (85-30).

 

[Redman]

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And here is pic of Friday day ride
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[GS1150Pilot]

I can't stop riding the Beemer. I have some plans for a few mods to it, but it is an absolutely fabulous bike. I'm averaging 200 miles a week on it commuting to work and back twice a week and then taking trips on weekends.

 

[uk gs nut]

Run out on old faithfull today.
20230418_144941 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr20230418_145023 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr20230418_145212 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr

 

[steve murdoch]

Great looking bike, Dennis.
What's the story on the front wheel, rotors and calipers?

 

[uk gs nut]

Steve, the wheels are standard base model with alloy rims. Fireblade discs and Kwak calipers on my take on salty monk brackets and bandit 12 master. It works well and my gs850 has the same setup.
20201110_102722 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr
received_468036703974404 by Dennis Harland, on Flickr

 

[Guest]

Got my license tag issue resolved…. And now is snowing-sleeting. . . .
Maybe later in the week….

glad there are other Michiganders that understand my plight

 

[Hayabuser]

So I may have bought another sidecar rig that's pretty much the same as the one I sold 5 years ago.... just older (2007 vs. 2013)...

... and I rode it today. Still shaking it down after picking it up last weekend... it was parked for quite a while so everything wet required refreshing... and it still needs rear pads (on order). Great fun though, I'd almost forgotten the joy of an evil-handling motorcycle.

 

[Redman]

glad there are other Michiganders that understand my plight

Hey, Gorilla, I dont recall if I knew where you are.
I am just outside Grand Haven.

Have gotten GK out.

Well, "out" of the back corner of garage, out into the driveway.
Started easy (but smoked alot).
Didnt get out for a ride, had a couple days in mid 40s, but had other stuff going on.

 

[93Bandit]

glad there are other Michiganders that understand my plight

Where are you located in MI? I'm looking for a wingman if you're not far from the Flint area. I lost my riding buddy after he wrecked his bike. He's doing fine after a 6 month recovery but his wife "encouraged" him to sell the bike after that...

 

[93Bandit]

So I may have bought another sidecar rig that's pretty much the same as the one I sold 5 years ago.... just older (2007 vs. 2013)...

... and I rode it today. Still shaking it down after picking it up last weekend... it was parked for quite a while so everything wet required refreshing... and it still needs rear pads (on order). Great fun though, I'd almost forgotten the joy of an evil-handling motorcycle.

I'm jealous, would love a side car. Looks good!

 

[GS1150Pilot]

About to head out on the BMW for my annual May ride to Tombstone and Bisbee.

 

[Guest]

Where are you located in MI? I'm looking for a wingman if you're not far from the Flint area. I lost my riding buddy after he wrecked his bike. He's doing fine after a 6 month recovery but his wife "encouraged" him to sell the bike after that...

Unfortunately, I am all the way up north near the Traverse City area, but if you guys ever get up here we can go on a ride!

 

[93Bandit]

Unfortunately, I am all the way up north near the Traverse City area, but if you guys ever get up here we can go on a ride!

Ah bummer. Well I have a friend up near you, Kalkaska area I'd like to ride up to sometime. Maybe we could ride then!