Oss
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« on: February 13, 2011, 11:07:40 AM » |
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Yep thats it I mean the sun actually was sort of out there and it was 33 degrees so I chipped away the ice some more and had enough room to get the beemer up to the street Off I went up along the Hudson River past Croton and decided to chance the road going to the Croton Dam. Pic is taken from the lower bridge over the river  Next pic is from the money spot that I put everyone at to take their pics when they visit  The 1150 is such a great winter bike and I only needed the low heat setting for the grips, no other electrics needed. On return I would swear the Valk was sobbing quietly and I just knew I had to chip more ice to get her out as well Drove to the gas station and was surprised to see only 25 psi in rear wheel and 30 in front But it had not been ridden since before christmas week and in an unheated garage Once she had air we had a great ride going nowhere Oh and the bike started with one itty bitty push of the button but with choke on An attitude adjustment is a good thing Hope you all get to ride soon |
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Michael K (Az.)
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« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2011, 01:38:43 PM » |
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Man, I'm spoiled with all the riding time available out here! I really need to put more miles on the old Tourer! It's probably pissed at me by now!  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2011, 03:26:43 PM » |
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OK Oss, now you have truely earned my respect.
It got up to 47 here today and I did not ride (feel free to call me a wimp,...I can take it).
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Gear Jammer
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Yeah,,,,,It's a HEMI
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« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2011, 03:34:58 PM » |
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I took off yesterday morning with the temp down around 30 or so, to try out my heated gear for next weekend's Mid Winter Ride to Austin. They worked great.  Checked the 10 day forecast,and it's going to be in the 70's next weekend.,,,, oh well, at least they worked and didn't burn up the charging system. Got to get in some riding before summer sets in.  |
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2011, 03:44:03 PM » |
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If I could have gotten my Valk through all the ice in my driveway, I would have ridden this weekend....( I can hardly get my car up and down the driveway)
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R J
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« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2011, 10:10:45 PM » |
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I took the Chevy Trike out yesterday with the O2 tank and everything.
Kicked it in the arse at a stoplight and took the front wheel off the ground.
Guess who was watching. Yup, Mr. Iowa State Trooper. He pulled me over, I stopped, put both hands on the bars and waited till he walked up. He took one look at me, asked how old I was, told him 78, he said you know better than that, I said yes sir I do, I just hit it too hard.
He said nice day out to ride, I said yes sir, he said, now keep that front wheel on the ground, now get out of here. Yes sir...... I took off. He followed me for about 6 miles, and red/blue lighted me again. Pulled over, stopped, he walked up and said this is a very unusual request, but could I have a little ride on your rig. Said yes sir, undid the seatbelt and said crawl on. We took off, he was very impressed, went up the road about 2 miles, he said that is good enough, lets go back. He was thanking me all the way back, then he told me he rode a old GL1000 about 20 miles a year. It was his dad's. Very nice guy.
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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2011, 05:27:17 AM » |
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I took the Fat Girl out last night... we went for about 30 miles... 40 degrees with the sun going down, was almost perfect. Couldn't believe how much I miss riding!
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captsharky
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« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2011, 07:59:19 AM » |
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I went and picked a new to me 2001 Interstate in SC on Friday. The ride down to Savannah was not too bad, stayed over night. Got up Sat. and it was 29 out and there was Ice on the seat. I had not planed on it being that cold when I left Fort Lauderdale on Friday to fly up to SC it was 70 at 6:30 AM. I could only take so much on the plane, so I had to mount up with what I had and go as far as I could. Didn't really warm up till I got down to Post Malabar. From there the rest of the ride was pretty good. This is Sunday, back in Ft. Lauderdale.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2011, 05:51:43 PM » |
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I took the Chevy Trike out yesterday with the O2 tank and everything.
Kicked it in the arse at a stoplight and took the front wheel off the ground.
Guess who was watching. Yup, Mr. Iowa State Trooper. He pulled me over, I stopped, put both hands on the bars and waited till he walked up. He took one look at me, asked how old I was, told him 78, he said you know better than that, I said yes sir I do, I just hit it too hard.
He said nice day out to ride, I said yes sir, he said, now keep that front wheel on the ground, now get out of here. Yes sir...... I took off. He followed me for about 6 miles, and red/blue lighted me again. Pulled over, stopped, he walked up and said this is a very unusual request, but could I have a little ride on your rig. Said yes sir, undid the seatbelt and said crawl on. We took off, he was very impressed, went up the road about 2 miles, he said that is good enough, lets go back. He was thanking me all the way back, then he told me he rode a old GL1000 about 20 miles a year. It was his dad's. Very nice guy.
Ha ha...good story. We'll wait for a good gully-washer. Ya might think it's fog over the roads up here this time of year but it's really clouds of salt churned up by the wheels of traffic. Bad, bad, bad for aluminum n steel. Gear Jammer...you're gonna love the 'lectrics. Extend yer riding season by muchly and it's sooooo nice. you'll never go without 'em again.  Oss, you lucky bum...poor Timbr's gettin' circles under his eyes and his throttle hand twitches every time a Ski-doo zzzzzzzz's by    |
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Oss
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« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2011, 07:46:02 PM » |
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chili tell timbr that I was wearing the mesh jacket... true  with the windproof liner spring is coming soon |
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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Hoser
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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2011, 11:53:34 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2011, 12:02:01 PM » |
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I'll be bringing my fat lady down to Peoria this spring. We should hook up get that old tourer out on the road some.. Man, I'm spoiled with all the riding time available out here! I really need to put more miles on the old Tourer! It's probably pissed at me by now! |
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« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2011, 07:17:20 PM » |
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Your ride, Beemer and location look like a scene from Sanity Street to me Oss.
Nothing Crazy About That,
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Michael K (Az.)
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"You have to admire a healthy tomatillo!"
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« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2011, 08:02:31 PM » |
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I'll be bringing my fat lady down to Peoria this spring. We should hook up get that old tourer out on the road some.. Man, I'm spoiled with all the riding time available out here! I really need to put more miles on the old Tourer! It's probably pissed at me by now! Be sure to e-mail me when you hit Peoria! My address is in my profile! |
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« Reply #15 on: February 15, 2011, 09:19:46 PM » |
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i'll be riding again as soon as my universal joint comes in!!! (and when i put the whole damn thing back together again!!!)  |
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« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2011, 06:34:19 AM » |
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That doesn't look like a whole lotta fun... My STD is enough trouble for me!
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