Paul Mihalka Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Gone ridin' in Pennsylvania. The heat wave is gone, a perfect day! Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Took a vacation day to get a seat built by Rick Mayer. About 3 hrs each way. Already hot, 99, at 1100 when I started back home. Temps never less than 96 coming home max'd out at 103. I never really got uncomfortable due to the cooling vest and Geiggerig spray on the neck, legs, arms etc. Link to comment
Quinn Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Washed the bike and my riding gear during a 60 mile errand running ride. Traveling away from home, the rain would slack off; every time I started back, it increased. Think the gods were telling me something. ----- Link to comment
Highway41 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 New Wilbers installed today and, after 100 miles of straffing every pothole and bump I could fine, I'm a happy camper. Bill Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Order Suburban rider foot pegs for the RT today. The old knees just aren't what they used to be. Hope they work as well as I have heard they do. regards paul Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 New gear Helmet, jacket, and over pants Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 And you already have the gloves. All you need is a bike... Link to comment
David13 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 A bike? Yes, I think that will be an essential part of the equation. dc Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 And you already have the gloves. All you need is a bike... wave Definitely. Unless you're going to use my line of "I don't ride a motorcycle doc, you can't be too safe walking across the parking lot from your car". Link to comment
David13 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Well, maybe Kathy could be like my aunt. My aunt got ahold of a crash helmet in the late 50's. My uncle was on a job in Oakland, and so my aunt used to drive between Oakland and Los Angeles with the crash helmet on. She was stopped by the police more than once, she said. She just told them "well, officer, I just feel more safe with it on." We were surprised the police didn't confiscate it or something. Maybe they did, as, after a while I never saw it again, or heard any more of it. I know she bragged about having the world's fastest time between Oakland and Los Angeles. dc Link to comment
Mrs. Caddis Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I took the tupperwear off (and back on) so Kevin could replace the plastic quick disconnects with metal ones. Then I was tool helper on final drive oil change, engine oil change and gear oil change. Rode a bit around Boulder and stopped for frozen yogurt. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 600 mi service then to San Jose and back on slab for my Nephew's birthday. Felt incredibly exposed and vulnerable riding around on the surface streets while there. Never felt that way living there with one exception that I shouldn't go into. Funny what driving styles and traffic load do to ones perception. Except for seemingly everyone in the fast lane thinking it's a CHPy bike, I really like the 12RT. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Pulled my transmission today, splines show no wear but they were dry. A light coat of Honda Moly 60 and bolted it back together. Now it's on to replacing brake and clutch lines and installing the new 30 mm lower shocks. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 "installing the new 30 mm lower shocks" What are you doing with the stands? Link to comment
ltljohn Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 "installing the new 30 mm lower shocks" What are you doing with the stands? I have a spare center stand I will have cut down. I guess I will have the side stand shortened if necessary. Any advice is welcome. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I walked past mine a few times, shopped for some parts for it... and grumbled about being in a cast. Link to comment
MikeRC Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Changed rear drive and tranny fluids, new air filter & plugs. Checked the rear pivot bushings and crown bearing/seal. TB sync. Ready to head south in a day or two. Just gotta work on a few non-bike related things tomorrow, get some routes down and pack up. Mike Cassidy Link to comment
Bullett Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hooked the battery back up on the RT and set the clock. Took the windshield off the Super Tenere then cleaned and polished and reinstalled it. Link to comment
David13 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yesterday morning I rode out to Chatsworth and back. There is a nightmare commute for you, if there is one. But oddly enough, I made it in one piece, and made it back alive. Traffic was somewhat light. I only had to pass about 20,000 cars from the carpool lane, and lane splitting, maybe 5,000 cars. dc Link to comment
OoPEZoO Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Finished getting the bike ready for my trip to the UN. Synced the throttle bodies, changed the oil, and installed a new XPEL adhesive backed headlight protector. All is well, and I'm ready to roll. Come on Friday! Link to comment
Bernie Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Rode 280 miles around N-Arkansas in 100+ degrees, had a blast. Training for the Unrally. Link to comment
Tank Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Put the panniers on the bike this morning, than went to work expecting to start loading the bike for take off to the UN when I got home.......... LeeAnne (my housekeeper) met me before I got into the house and started up about the shambles the house was in. She hung up and put away all my gear that I had in piles around the house Link to comment
Computerbob Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Bought a new Sargent seat so I can begin to spend more time in the saddle without cussing at those tiny bumps in the road. Also, bought a 140db air horn that I'll be mounting this weekend. I'm tired of hitting the horn and sounding like a 50cc scooter. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Tough ride, the view is well worth it. Coming off the 550 entrance and up was the hardest ride I have personally accomplished off road. Of course, the snuggie made it. Link to comment
roadscholar Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wasn't it just yesterday morning I asked you NOT to ride up there by yourself? What is that blue thing, your cape? Hey congrats dude, no piece of cake that. Link to comment
SageRider Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Snuggie... Don't leave home without it!!! Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Bill: met two gentlemen from Arkansas, rode together all day, complete with spot locator. Had to ride with someone since Eddd had the poor taste to break his femur. get well eddd by the way, my facial expression says "who turned off the oxygen" Edited July 19, 2012 by lawnchairboy Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Fitted the new Surburban footpegs lowering kit Fitted two new PR3,,s Washed the bike Topped up the oil( not much required) Packed All ready now for a early morning start on a 4 day ride around the hills in north NSW Looking forward to it.weather is cool and fine Regards Paul Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Mounted my 665 and packed the luggage. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Put my new gear in the trunk of my car for the drive to Salida Link to comment
hindsight Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Adjusted the valves, changed fluids, synced TB, and then went for a small ride of 40 miles. First real ride since October 2011. (if you consider 40 miles a real ride) The knee injury and subsequent surgeries has definitely limited my riding. It felt good to get out again though. Now I need to start planning a weekend away as I have truly missed being on the bike. Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 It is difficult to relate the degree of "verticalness" on some sections of this pass ride. Went from Ouray to Telluride. Unbelievable ride. Will not forget it. The mighty DR is a great little moto. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Wasn't cold enough to wear the snuggie? Some ride you are having! Link to comment
CoarsegoldKid Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Hooked up the XM radio on the 665. Music to my ears. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Ordered some new footpegs and loaned it to a friend to exercise it while I recover. I am not responsible for the soon to come sale of his 1100RSL Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Installed a J&M Audio system onto the new 12RT to avoid the Schuberth/Cardo option. Not a Cardo fan anymore. Works great. Going to get on the bike and go.....um, nowhere. Going to be too hot to have fun and have chores to do. Back to the honeydo list. Link to comment
Krakken Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Had a new rear tire installed at Basin Motor Works in Mancos, CO. Then rode into Mesa Verde NP for some sightseeing. Two hours of thunder & lightning was a great cap on the day. Glad I'm in a motel tonight Edited July 22, 2012 by Krakken Link to comment
FlyingFinn Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Had a nice ride up to the Sierras. East bound over Ebbets pass and then back west bound over the Sonora pass with little dirt riding mixed in at the mountains. Met some nice people and checked out few camp grounds for future reference. __ Mikko Link to comment
Boffin Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Carried out the 96,000 mile service and then used the bike as a prop for a photograph of my Sister-in-law. This gets me 50 bonus points for the 2012 Round Britain Rally and is, uniquely, the only 'landmark' that we have ever been allowed to publish during the running of the rally. Talking of running - here is Marion doing her stuff in Coventry on July 1st. Andy Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Gone ridin'... Nice mixture of roads Western Maryland/West Virginia/Virginia. Highest temp was 84 for a change! Lovely... Sorry, no pics... Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Washed it after a 3 day ride in the hills. Fun Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Fun: Which part? The washing or the 3 day ride? Link to comment
David13 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Seems to me that would be both, Paul. Seems to me. dc Link to comment
Krakken Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Earned a performance award on the million dollar highway. Meh... Edited July 24, 2012 by Krakken Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hi Paul Got to say washing is not my favorite thing. The ride was fabulous even though it was cold and drizzled with rain for a fair bit of it. That just meant less traffic and with new tyres the bike certainly got a great work out. Just for the record it once again performed without fault. That is BMW with NO issues. Once again the Oxley highway was just pure fun. Alfredo lives down there but I Only saw one other bike on the road that day. Best regards PCH Link to comment
Alfred02 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hey Paul Did you hit my favorite road??? It's in a bit of a state with all that rain lately. Did you drop in at Ginger's Creek? Or kept going all the way to Walcha and then what Tamworth/Armidale? During the winter, this is more a weekend day run for us. We usually head up at about 11:00AM from Wauchope and have brunch up at Ginger's Creek. Then back to Long Flat pub where we have a beer and everybody checks that all their body parts are still attached, before heading home. We are planning a long weekend ride in the next couple of months as my brother in law has a new ZX14R, which he calls his "sport tourer". Gives you an idea in which category he fits into. Ginger Creek run requires learning due to it's sharp blind corners and hidden road repair patches. But it's the right place to ring your bike's neck and find out what it is capable of. Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi Alfredo Yes the Oxley got me again on Sunday. Drizzle the whole way and cold on the top but oh so much fun still. Missed Gingers this time but had lunch at Walcha cafe. Very good steak sandwich. Rt performed flawlessly as always. New PR3 fitted on Friday. Not sure I like them as much as the Angle ST, but early days yet Regards Paul Link to comment
Alfred02 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi Paul Great weather predicted for this weekend. Funny what you mentioned about the tires. Mine came originally with Angels when I purchased it 2nd hand, but the rear tire was squared off and the bike used to slide if you touched the center line. Now with PR3's, it's solid as a rock. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Now with PR3's, it's solid as a rock. If only they stayed that way through their entire life cycle. Speaking of which, I put 140 miles on a fresh set of PR3's yesterday. The bad part of that? I put them on almost a month ago. lol. Shawn Link to comment
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