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Took my 06 RSV into a local shop last Spring for new tires an oil change and to resolve an occasional miss. They told me they replaced a fouled plug and that resolved the miss. OK.... Didn't sit right with me as I'd replaced the plugs maybe 4k ago, but whatever. She ran pretty good but I still got an occasional bit of smoke from the one side, ...same side as before. I ran it for about a thousand miles with no change. Very rideable but I knew something was still a bit off. Trailered it to Vogel and rode it the first day, but the second day the miss became a problem to the extent that I didn't trust it. Lisa and I went "antiquing" instead. I took it back to the same shop...(I trust these guys)....They had it for a week and I just picked it up and it ran better than it had in years. Smooooth idle, good throttle response. So I obviously asked what was going on and they said there was a fouled seat on a carb and leaking crossover tubes? I'm guessing those are the tubes that carry fuel between the carbs. Anyhoo, The owner said they should have looked into it a little better when they last had it, and since I've been a good customer, NO CHARGE. Cool. I'm a mechanic myself, so I understand how this stuff goes sometimes, so I was willing to pay for service they hadn't provided before, but was happy to see that customer service isn't dead. So....A shout out to Mobile Cycle Works in Ashley, Ohio. Thanks to John and Dane (Owner and son) for doing what it takes to keep customers happy.😀

Glad to hear you've been getting family time too. I'm sure those grips and seat really do make a huge difference. Family is doing good, going over the usual developmental road bumps. Little man is learning that he cant have Mama whenever he wants and he doesn't like it! Rode again today, about 43 degrees this morning. I may try to squeeze a ride in Sunday, weather permitting.

Hello @Chaharly. Hope all is doing well with the family. Awesome. Glad to hear you get the chance to ride. Same here, I've been riding since Tuesday. I rode the SVTC today and for tomorrow as well. I just need that extra heat on the grips and seat. It does help immensely. Ride safe and enjoy the cool Fall temps.

Braved the 35 degree morning for the ride to work yesterday. Had to drop the baby off to my sister's this morning, so no ride for me today!

My Dad visited us from Michigan for a few days, so I spent most of the weekend driving him around and spending time with the family. He just left this morning and will spend the winter months in the Philippines and will stay there for a good 8 months. Today, I am back riding to and from work and doing errands and some short fun rides around town. Glad a few of you are able to ride as well. Gear up and ride safe all.

Will still have bike ready to go anytime this winter(bike is kept on a long dolly that can be moved around to keep near wall so I can move out anytime) as long as no ice and little salt but like you all say we are getting older and Phantom Wife is always on my case about ridding unsafe ,which I think I'm doing my best!!

Guy was selling them on marketplace. They were installed on a Harley, but I did some fabrication and made it fit a rsv. I see them on there occasionally.

Beautiful day here. Unfortunately I worked most of the day. Got home in time to do about a 50 mile ride and then came home and changed the oil in the bike while it was warmed up.

Where did you find those Junior?

Well folks, we've only had a couple of low 40 days in N central KY. I haven't ridden any where to what I wanted. I am still getting some 100 milers but there is one more set then Sunday after Thanksgiving will be the USMC Toy Run in Louisville. That may be my last ride of of the season. Time will tell I suppose. Lots of 70s days going on but butt is usually in the truck seat haulin kids to appts. I realized last weekend my '06 is barely of 50 on the odometer.. That has to be some kinda crime..lol God is good tho and he gives me time in the wind when I really need it.

Worst case scenario… salt on the roads for example. I will always wait for the rainfall to wash away salt and grime before I ride again. Another cold night around our neck of the woods. Have a great weekend.

That salt tears bikes apart. I'm at the point with my venture that Itll never be a "nice looking bike again", so I dont mind if I get some extra corrosion and road salt on it. I'll try to ride it as much as possible this winter.

That is true. I saw a video about this seasoned rider and has been riding for years, but he said he is getting old...so he switched to a much lighter bike and ended with a BMW 1250 Adventure. I he very happy with his decision. I can see myself on one of these bikes someday in the future, but not sure how I am going to like cleaning the chains on a regular basis as recommended. Isn't she a beauty...

It’s not only the younger riders on these bikes, it’s also the ‘ahem’ more mature riders. (Old geezers). I’m at the CMA changing of the colors rally and the amount of old guys on these bikes is amazing!

Adventure bikes I think are becoming to be so popular to the younger generation. I've been watching several Reels on these types of bikes and group rides. The BMW 1300 Adventure always attracts my attention.

I was out this weekend for a ride. At our meetup location, Buc-ee's, there were quite a few groups greeting together and all were younger, no more than early 30's. They definitely don't ride baggers or touring bikes. A lot of crotch rockets and sport tourers. Probably saw 50 + bikes and more than half were younger.

Back in the 80s I rode my Honda 750 from Key Largo to the mainland (Homestead) via Cardsound Rd., which was the only other way besides US1 to get to the mainland, and there'd been flooding and I rode a few miles through about 4" of saltwater. Saltwater on a hot motor doesn't go well. That bike was never the same after that. I loved that bike but she weren't so pretty after that.

I hope we don't get to see salt on the roads for the rest of the year. Road salt is every bike's nemesis.

I know the time will come that I will sound exactly like you. (no more rides in the cold) We all age beautifully and we must all take care of our body. For the meantime, I try not to think about it too much. No worries, we still have lots of 'warm' tolerable days until the end of the year. Stay optimistic and ride safe.

There doesn't seem to be as many young people riding motorcycles these days. The majority of riders I see are older people and an awful lot of us are going to trikes. And it seems to me that Harley is the leader of bikes out there too. Of course these are just my crazy thoughts. 🤔

I was surprised to see that it was only 7% of Polaris' market share or income. I thought I've seen a bunch of Indians on the road. That being said, I've seen a ton of them in the dealership locally that haven't sold so that may be the reason why. I think the Ultra Luxury motorcycles are either going to be a thing of the past, or at least not be profitable for awhile due to the economy. No one can afford these bikes, and if you can afford them, you're probably too old to buy them. That or the Indian name is cursed!

Scary thought for those with newer Indian bikes. Seems like it’s becoming an all too familiar pattern for motorcycle brands.

i rode once a few years back on christmas day. went against my rule of no riding with salt on the road. spent 2 days trying to wash the salt out of the nooks n crannies of the bike. will never go against that rule again!

I agree with you for the most part. I used to ride in the winter a lot. Have ridden in snow and single digit temps. I guess I’ve gotten old. That is part of it. The other part though is that often the roads around here get heavilly salted once the weather starts turning bad. I just hate seeing my bike covered in salt.

Just read that Polaris had sold Indian. It will now be a stand-alone company. That tells me that it wasn’t profitable enough or was losing money. Have to wonder how long they will make it. https://www.cyclenews.com/2025/10/article/polaris-sells-indian-motorcycle-to-carolwood-lp/