Ride Report

[Woody]

5 hours ago, sleepy2 said:

@Woody had those covers when I was still working and rode a 2000 Road Star(rain or shine)!  Had an Ultimate seat(I think that is the name) Had to carry the covers in saddle bags as seat was not waterproof! Put up with the covers as it was very comfortable.

That's what I got someone said to spray it every now and then with water proofing like goes on tents, I think that maybe an idea what do you think?

[Woody]

5 hours ago, saddlebum said:

Went for a great ride last weekend with @Marcarl and Marca. Felt great to be in the saddle again after an almost 2 year case of parked motorcycle syndrome.

Glad to hear your back in the saddle again

[sleepy2]

@Woody don't know about water proofing but I just got used to  using leather protecting cream and my covers as it  might be a conflict that might get sticky or counteract between the 2 chemicals. My covers were very easy to put on and take off also to ride with them on. Since they were so comfortable for me I just kept using them.Personal choice I guess!

[saddlebum]

On 7/29/2023 at 4:55 PM, Woody said:

That's what I got someone said to spray it every now and then with water proofing like goes on tents, I think that maybe an idea what do you think?

Look into the Nikwax site. I have used their products for years on all my camping and outdoor gear and have never been let down. They have a variety of products for water proofing different types of materials and a very informative web site on what and how to use on what.

https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/

 

[Pasta Burner]

Put about 250 miles down on Saturday around Bear lake at the Utah Idaho border with @GreenSauce and another friend.  Yami Family

[Woody]

6 hours ago, saddlebum said:

Look into the Nikwax site. I have used their products for years on all my camping and outdoor gear and have never been let down. They have a variety of products for water proofing different types of materials and a very informative web site on what and how to use on what.

https://www.nikwax.com/en-us/

 

Thanks I'll check them out

[Woody]

1 hour ago, Pasta Burner said:

Put about 250 miles down on Saturday around Bear lake at the Utah Idaho border with @GreenSauce and another friend.  Yami Family

With those first gens in there that could have been a flash from the past photo 😄. Nice

[Pasta Burner]

6 hours ago, Woody said:

With those first gens in there that could have been a flash from the past photo 😄. Nice

Here’s a solo pic of the ole girls.  Aside from those Zumo screens it could be 1992

Edited August 2, 2023 by Pasta Burner

[Woody]

Nice real nice

[sleepy2]

Agree with looking nice!

[Pasta Burner]

Rode 150 miles out to Bonneville salt flats for speed week but it was a bust, track is currently flooded, they’re hoping to race Tuesday.  Might take a day off work toward the end of the week and go back if they’re running.  The ride was a success though five bikes, one cage and nine people in our I

[Pasta Burner]

Also was prepared with chairs and shade.  EZ up tent fit nice on the hitch mount, didn’t even notice it.

[Woody]

That's awesome 

[Pasta Burner]

20 minutes ago, Woody said:

That's awesome 

Thanks!  Yeah speed week is something I always watched on Tv growing up and have been wanting to attend since I was like 14.  So after finally moving within reasonable distance seven years ago I got a chance to check it out.  Lots of years it’s flooded out or I just plain forget until it’s over.  Apparently there is another event in September by a different association 

[Woody]

10 hours ago, Pasta Burner said:

Thanks!  Yeah speed week is something I always watched on Tv growing up and have been wanting to attend since I was like 14.  So after finally moving within reasonable distance seven years ago I got a chance to check it out.  Lots of years it’s flooded out or I just plain forget until it’s over.  Apparently there is another event in September by a different association 

I hope you get to go cause I know we will get to see some pictures 📸

[Woody]

I guess we didn't get enough while riding North Carolina had go for a ride today up on Cheaha State Park

[Woody]

Had a diverse group of bikes yesterday, went on about 125 mile ride and my sister in law on the white scooter has never ridden more than 60 miles on her on so yesterday was quite the ride for her we did stop about half way and eat some good BBQ. Great day for a ride the weather was good the leaves are changing and the roads were not crowded, she would not get over fifty MPH so it made for a nice slow ride and even the driver got to look around to see some things. 

[Woody]

We took a ride yesterday our first for the year, I didn't realize how much I needed it until we were riding it was a windy day but 71 degrees and felt good. I wanted to ride before I changed the oil and hopefully I'll be able to tell if the T6 changes anything as far sounds coming from the motor. 70 miles of back roads and back home it was a good ride. 

[Woody]

Took a ride yesterday put a few more miles on the bike, nice country roads but as usual when I just follow the front tire I found a road I wish I hadn't,  don't know why the county paves a road and then don't keep it up  James was riding a two wheel and couldn't miss all the holes it would have been better to leave it gravel then the locals could keep it up. But besides that it was a great ride and yes we stopped to eat. Good day and a Good ride overall. Trina's Dad is having back surgery again so I figured I would get her out on the bike for a while it worked she said it got him off her mind for a while. 

[RDawson]

We went out Saturday, probably the most expensive 150 miles we ever rode. Spent $12 on gas, $40 on lunch, stopped by a motorsports store and accidentally dropped the deposit on an 18’ aluminum fishing/hunting boat. 😱😱😱. We just planned to look and pick out something to put on our wish list and start saving for. 

[tooldood]

2 hours ago, RDawson said:

We went out Saturday, probably the most expensive 150 miles we ever rode. Spent $12 on gas, $40 on lunch, stopped by a motorsports store and accidentally dropped the deposit on an 18’ aluminum fishing/hunting boat. 😱😱😱. We just planned to look and pick out something to put on our wish list and start saving for. 

What boat?? I don't see a boat.

[RDawson]

2 hours ago, tooldood said:

What boat?? I don't see a boat.

It’s hidden in the weeds so it doesn’t get stolen. I’m having the motor swapped out for more HP,  they put the smallest one it’s rated for on it. Should get it in a few weeks. 

Edited April 15 by RDawson

[Woody]

and the salesman said Got him 

[RDawson]

6 minutes ago, Woody said:

and the salesman said Got him 

Ha. No I called him after I found it $7k under list. Guess I’ve been around the wife too long, that 25% off sale got me. It’s a 2023 holdover. Couldn’t find one anywhere on the net in the same price range. They have a couple more if you want one🤣🤣🤣

[Woody]

On 4/15/2024 at 8:20 PM, RDawson said:

Ha. No I called him after I found it $7k under list. Guess I’ve been around the wife too long, that 25% off sale got me. It’s a 2023 holdover. Couldn’t find one anywhere on the net in the same price range. They have a couple more if you want one🤣🤣🤣

nope that would something else for me to keep up, I do hope you will enjoy it