Oss
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« on: March 04, 2012, 08:10:48 AM » |
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and maybe even take a second ride on the beeemer just because its sunday in NY
Its cloudy and 41 now, no rain I think till after dinnertime.
WOOHOO
might even get a few pictures
but dont count on it
Too cold still to ask G to join me and Bonzo still recovering
sorry to interupt the religion/politics threads with this motorcycle announcement
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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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scoot
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Lifes too short Ride it hard
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2012, 08:17:42 AM » |
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Sometimes interuptions are appreciated. Gonna be looking forward to the pictures. Enjoy, and have a nice time.
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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2012, 08:46:25 AM » |
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2006 Shadow Spirit 1100 gone but not forgotten
1999 Valkryie I/S Green/Silver
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 09:27:49 AM » |
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Two quick questions from a newbie... How long if any do you let the Valk warm up before driving. And, if the snows just finishing melting don't you worry about left over salt on the road?
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2012, 09:32:07 AM » |
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Have a great ride. I might go out too. Gonna be 80 here in AZ. A bit chilly but I'll tough it out.
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« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2012, 10:30:29 AM » |
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Two quick questions from a newbie... How long if any do you let the Valk warm up before driving. And, if the snows just finishing melting don't you worry about left over salt on the road?
Hairy
If i use the choke i'll let her idle while i finish gearing up. If i don't use the choke the process is the same. Either way i'm about a mile and a half from the main highway and i go easy til i get on the highway then i rides her like i stoled her.  Unless it's below thirty degrees f I M H O while your gearing up is usually long enough to idle. I'M SURE others will chime in.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2012, 10:47:40 AM » |
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Two quick questions from a newbie... How long if any do you let the Valk warm up before driving. And, if the snows just finishing melting don't you worry about left over salt on the road?
Hairy
If i use the choke i'll let her idle while i finish gearing up. If i don't use the choke the process is the same. Either way i'm about a mile and a half from the main highway and i go easy til i get on the highway then i rides her like i stoled her. Unless it's below thirty degrees f I M H O while your gearing up is usually long enough to idle. I'M SURE others will chime in. RIDE SAFE. Yea, that choking thread is about the same as an oil thread. I use the same process 2Soon uses. Depending on how long it takes two old guys like us to gear up, I don't let the choke stay on too long, maybe 30 seconds or so, then the choke goes to the off position. No salt on the roads here to worry about. If you are worried about salt that much, maybe wash the bottom off a bit. Have a good ride Oss, the Valkyrie is more satisfying to ride than a beemer anyway. |
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 If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
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« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2012, 11:01:29 AM » |
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I hope all of you have a safe ride. I'm going out too! Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2012, 11:12:09 AM » |
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I left early and came back to soon Jimmy, wife going to the movies with church member. Guess that means I'll have to leave again. WTH
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« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2012, 11:25:29 AM » |
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sorry to interupt the religion/politics threads with this motorcycle announcement  You damn well otta be. !!!!!!  Shame on you. |
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Oss
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« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2012, 02:14:19 PM » |
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I press the choke ALL THE WAY DOWN, hit the button and let go
It always starts, then I ride out of the garage and into the driveway so the exhaust dont leak into the house and close the garage door. If I was not able to see the valve stem in the garage to check the air pressure I ALWAYS do it in the driveway BEFORE The exhaust gets hot enough to burn the skin (dont ask how I know) I have a compressor from Sportsmans Guide I use if needed but usually all is well
By the time I put my balacava helmet, glasses and gloves on the bike is ready to go and so am I
I turn off the choke before I sit on the bike so I dont have to worry about forgetting to do it
The dang bike is bulletproof dont overthink it
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« Last Edit: March 04, 2012, 02:15:57 PM by Oss »
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
George Harrison
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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bscrive
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Out with the old...in with the wooohoooo!!!!
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« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2012, 02:20:47 PM » |
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I got out yesterday for a little while but the wind in these parts was pretty strong. Gusts up to 55mph. Ok, when you are going with the wind or against it but when it hits you on the side it gives you a little rattling.
As for salt, I gave it a good washing with hot water when I got back.
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 If global warming is happening...why is it so cold up here? |
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