sleepy2 Posted October 21, 2023 Share #26 Posted October 21, 2023 Seems like I am going to chance the ride to Brantford as forecast saying light rain then clearing! Hopefully be there by 9:30 or so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 21, 2023 Share #27 Posted October 21, 2023 2 hours ago, sleepy2 said: Seems like I am going to chance the ride to Brantford as forecast saying light rain then clearing! Hopefully be there by 9:30 or so! Little late but am at Timmy's Paris Ontario! On 3/9/2023 at 9:51 AM, videoarizona said: Actually, I do think many riders are downsizing. Take a good solid look at the new Royal Enfield 650 Super Meteor. It's coming to the US this summer. A solid, well made cruiser thats taking the motorcycle media by storm. Its a simple, humble well built bike. Even has ABS and Brembro type brakes. But a strong motor, simple instrumentation (reminds me of the VStars), and solid fit and finish. With an estimated price tag of around $8K, it should sell very well here. Why? Well...... Because.....The mid sized cruiser market is barren. Yamaha pulled the VStar 950 and 1300 that were truly the best cruisers out there. They were far better than HD's or anyone else's cruisers. Upgrading those bikes would have given Yamaha the lead in the mid size cruiser market. They still own the small size cruiser market with the VStar 250. Its been crediting as being the best small cruiser for beginners, for the quite a few years now. Add to that, the new "touring" bikes being introduced are smaller, lighter and far faster than ever. Many have V4's in them!!! There are called sport tourers or adventure bikes. The former are larger and road worthy...the latter are smaller but equally suited for light off roading and highway riding. From Yamaha? Think Tenere. That's where the money is going right now. The touring market isn't going away...it's changing....and the Star riders didn't even notice....hence the new Yamaha touring scoot that failed to sell despite being a tremendous effort by Yamaha. Well...as I said before...if the newest Yamaha had been a truly unique touring machine, I would have bought one. I've completed my 75th year of life, and my riding days are nearing the end. My body is telling me to slow down. Been riding since I was 17ish. The RSV has served me well and I still love to ride it. But yearn for the smaller, lighter, more nimble scoots like the VStar 950Tourer. Fast, comfortable economical and put my old body in the wind nicely. Maybe I'll sell the RSV and get that Royal Enfield cruiser. I doubt Yamaha will give me a choice.....shame. Hope all are well...do miss youse guys and gals! david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 21, 2023 Share #28 Posted October 21, 2023 Here's some of pictures along the way and at Timmie's 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share #29 Posted October 21, 2023 Seems like you enjoyed the ride,,, good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 22, 2023 Share #30 Posted October 22, 2023 Just got back home around 2:30! Was at Timmie's between 10 and 11:15 then went for around a 80klm(1 1/2 hr) ride to see the leaves and passed a Halloween display that took up someone's whole front yard. the route I ended up taking had 2 stretches of packed gravel rood but was just like riding on pavement. (roughly 2 to 3klms ) Thank you @Marcarll!!!!!!! It was a pleasant ride! Would have been better with company but maybe next Saturday will be better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 25, 2023 Share #31 Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 2:38 PM, sleepy2 said: Here's some of pictures along the way and at Timmie's Nice family Pics ----Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 25, 2023 Share #32 Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) Is Saturday the 28th, still on the table for a possible ride? Edited October 25, 2023 by saddlebum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted October 25, 2023 Share #33 Posted October 25, 2023 There is potential. Why is it the weather is nicer during the week than it is on weekends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 25, 2023 Share #34 Posted October 25, 2023 Weather channel saying is supposed to good day!! I am up for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share #35 Posted October 26, 2023 Temp for Saturday is 13 and under, so for this body that is getting too cold. Thursday is the best for temp but rain and I'm bust morning and aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 26, 2023 Share #36 Posted October 26, 2023 51 minutes ago, Marcarl said: Temp for Saturday is 13 and under, so for this body that is getting too cold. Thursday is the best for temp but rain and I'm bust morning and aft. I Don't mind cool but do prefer dry to wet. When your all honey and sugar there is always a risk of melting😇 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpate4home Posted October 26, 2023 Share #37 Posted October 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Marcarl said: Temp for Saturday is 13 and under, so for this body that is getting too cold. Thursday is the best for temp but rain and I'm bust morning and aft. Mid 50's is a good ride temp. Mid 70's - mid 80's is perfect. A good leather coat will keep you warm. I don't mind being cold and I don't mind being wet. I never want to be cold and wet again. BTW here's the weather for Houston TX. Our highs are dropping 30 degrees F overnight. You Northerners need to keep your weather up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 26, 2023 Share #38 Posted October 26, 2023 Just checked channel and calling 13-14cel. no rain till Sunday so I will probably be there hopefully by 10am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 27, 2023 Share #39 Posted October 27, 2023 Seems to be no change in weather as of now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 28, 2023 Share #40 Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, sleepy2 said: Seems to be no change in weather as of now! On 10/26/2023 at 6:19 PM, sleepy2 said: Just checked channel and calling 13-14cel. no rain till Sunday so I will probably be there hopefully by 10am. Sounds good I will be there also. Uh where's there Timmies on rest acres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 28, 2023 Share #41 Posted October 28, 2023 Same one we always meet at. If coming 403 take Rest Acres exit north then go I think2 roundabouts and on left side in miny mall. Hopefully there by 9:30 -10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted October 28, 2023 Share #42 Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/20/2023 at 7:33 AM, Marcarl said: TUNDRA! Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 28, 2023 Share #43 Posted October 28, 2023 Have arrived! Waiting to see you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 28, 2023 Share #44 Posted October 28, 2023 1 hour ago, sleepy2 said: Have arrived! Waiting to see you guys! I am here were are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 28, 2023 Share #45 Posted October 28, 2023 Arrived and waited for a while then went shopping at Canadian Tire then went back to meet Ben (saddlebum) on his bike then Don (xv1100se showed in his Tundra (don't care what he showed up in). Stood around for coffee and conversation then Don headed out and Ben and I went shopping at Princess Auto then went our own way home! Didn't go on leaf tour as we liked shopping better I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 28, 2023 Share #46 Posted October 28, 2023 Turned out to be a reasonable day for a ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted October 28, 2023 Author Share #47 Posted October 28, 2023 Guess when I showed up I was missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted October 29, 2023 Share #48 Posted October 29, 2023 (edited) You were missing? We never noticed. Oh wait that might explain why I got to do all the talking. All kidding aside it was a great meet and greet even if we didn't, get out for a full blown colour ride. Did pick up a few thing's at princess auto. Told my wife it was Phil's fault he had to go and mention princess auto Edited October 29, 2023 by saddlebum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy2 Posted October 29, 2023 Share #49 Posted October 29, 2023 That's OK Ben I don't mind being blamed! My family gets curious and wonders why I DON'T stop at Princess Auto when I go to the cities with one and DON'T stop and shop!That is why I usually bring along my trailer!(bring it when I might buy a lot or yard sale) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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