tonybluegoat
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« on: January 01, 2020, 01:49:47 PM » |
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I’m waiting on new tires for my Valk so I pulled out the xj650 pumped up the tires and ran it around town to get some new gas flowing through it.  Here you can see my great exhaust manifold fix. The bolts snapped in the block so I put on an outrigger to hold the heads on. Works great. No. I’ve never cleaned the carbs.  |
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TonyBlueGoat  2000 GL1500C Standard 81 Yamaha XJ650 - still runs great! Politics and the Weather... Two things I don't pay attention to, and am happier for it. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2020, 02:09:11 PM » |
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Chilly Chili Run...47th annual fundraiser on January 1st. It was 32 degrees for the 30 mile ride this morning.  Mark |
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2020, 02:33:19 PM » |
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 I am very happy with my wife’s riding, her nervous phase is over and she is very comfortable riding now. Just under 50 miles she is up to with today’s ride however I’m not sure how long she will ride on a stock Rebel 300 seat. |
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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2020, 03:11:25 PM » |
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20 some mile loop this afternoon, so I kept my word about riding today  |
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tonybluegoat
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2020, 03:43:22 PM » |
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Chilly Chili Run...47th annual fundraiser on January 1st. It was 32 degrees for the 30 mile ride this morning. Mark That’s cold! |
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TonyBlueGoat 2000 GL1500C Standard 81 Yamaha XJ650 - still runs great! Politics and the Weather... Two things I don't pay attention to, and am happier for it. |
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2020, 04:18:35 PM » |
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Chilly Chili Run...47th annual fundraiser on January 1st. It was 32 degrees for the 30 mile ride this morning. Mark That’s cold! Not really. |
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tonybluegoat
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2020, 04:25:19 PM » |
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Chilly Chili Run...47th annual fundraiser on January 1st. It was 32 degrees for the 30 mile ride this morning. Mark Any secrets other than wear layers? That’s cold! Not really. |
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TonyBlueGoat 2000 GL1500C Standard 81 Yamaha XJ650 - still runs great! Politics and the Weather... Two things I don't pay attention to, and am happier for it. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2020, 04:30:36 PM » |
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My back has been killing me so I haven't been on the valk in a couple months but I took Doña's ninja around the block and introduced her to the new year riding tradition. She only has about a mile of riding in the culdesac under her belt so far but took it for a spin too
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2020, 04:40:19 PM » |
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Chilly Chili Run...47th annual fundraiser on January 1st. It was 32 degrees for the 30 mile ride this morning. Mark Any secrets other than wear layers? That’s cold! Not really. Layers and quality of layers. Many have heated gear. I never have but want/need some. |
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Oss
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The lower Hudson Valley
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2020, 06:19:56 PM » |
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Glad you and Stan got out today I just had the old Killamanjaro jacket over a cotton shirt today Mark although the mesh jacket would have been ok with the liner Should have plugged in the heated gloves cause when I put my cold hand on my wife's shoulder she was not a happy camper  and gave me a few words When it gets below 32 or I have a long ride planned I use the electric jacket liner I would rather ride in the cold than the heat/humidity Really love it from 40 to 70 Have no idea how you rebels from the deep south or folks like Hay in Houston can handle it |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2020, 06:29:30 PM » |
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Glad you and Stan got out today I just had the old Killamanjaro jacket over a cotton shirt today Mark although the mesh jacket would have been ok with the liner Should have plugged in the heated gloves cause when I put my cold hand on my wife's shoulder she was not a happy camper and gave me a few words When it gets below 32 or I have a long ride planned I use the electric jacket liner I would rather ride in the cold than the heat/humidity Really love it from 40 to 70 Have no idea how you rebels from the deep south or folks like Hay in Houston can handle it Oss we say the same About the cold. We were born and raised in the heat and humidity and most if the year we love it  Like right now has been in the mid 50’s the last couple of days and low 70’s before that  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2020, 05:59:03 AM » |
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It will be a while before us northerners have our first ride of the year
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2020, 07:09:08 AM » |
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I don't enjoy riding in the 30s (or worse). The bleakness (as well as the cold) of winter also makes me enjoy riding less.
I will roll down my windows for a blast of fresh air, for a couple minutes.
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2020, 08:05:54 AM » |
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I do enjoy riding all year round, as long as its 40 or above and not icy. The changing of the seasons and landscapes makes for enjoyable smelling of the rose rides. Lots to see, different vegetation and critters. Yeah even enjoy seeing the forest rats as long as I see them first.
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2020, 11:22:39 AM » |
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It will be a while before us northerners have our first ride of the year
Yup, probably at least late March, if not sometime in April for me. I prefer to hold off until there's been at least one good rain to rinse the salt from the roads, but some years I can't wait that long. It rained briefly here on December 20th, which is very rare in December in Calgary. |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2020, 11:42:36 AM » |
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My much more haphazard loop (I got myself on unfamiliar roads some of the time) had me right here that day... I hit Unity Church Road after that. We ought to meet up at the Rider Mountain Church parking lot at the 76 end of Unity Church Road for some of these 2 hour rides...  -Mike |
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« Reply #17 on: January 02, 2020, 12:32:07 PM » |
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My much more haphazard loop (I got myself on unfamiliar roads some of the time) had me right here that day... I hit Unity Church Road after that. We ought to meet up at the Rider Mountain Church parking lot at the 76 end of Unity Church Road for some of these 2 hour rides... -Mike I think you're a little like me in that a short ride can appear out of thin air. |
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #18 on: January 02, 2020, 02:18:50 PM » |
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Let you know in about three months.  |
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« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2020, 06:29:13 AM » |
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Yesterday, 1/3/2020. 78 Degrees F in Myrtle Beach S.C. !!!
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