Tonik Posted April 10, 2024 Report Share Posted April 10, 2024 (edited) If you two would get a newer wing you could use them to deflect warm air from the radiators on you in the cold, or block it in the heat. Durks radiator air flows ass backwards. Paulys may too. Edited April 10, 2024 by Tonik 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted April 10, 2024 Report Share Posted April 10, 2024 Caution: They SUCK at deflecting minivans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 10, 2024 Report Share Posted April 10, 2024 42 minutes ago, Pauly said: Caution: They SUCK at deflecting minivans. You being here to post that is pretty strong evidence that they do a great job. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted April 11, 2024 Report Share Posted April 11, 2024 Woke mine up from its winter nap yesterday. Needs a new front tire before I leave for Texas on may 5th. Just turned 100,000 on the clock when I put it away last fall 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted April 11, 2024 Report Share Posted April 11, 2024 12 hours ago, Pauly said: Caution: They SUCK at deflecting minivans. Those pictures hurt to look at. Glad you and your passenger are both still here with us. Thanks for the information too. I may look into a set of deflectors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted April 11, 2024 Report Share Posted April 11, 2024 16 hours ago, Tonik said: You being here to post that is pretty strong evidence that they do a great job. The Kraut helmet I was wearing saved me. The flat-six stopped the minivan. The air deflectors were pretty good at air management, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 11, 2024 Report Share Posted April 11, 2024 1 hour ago, Pauly said: The Kraut helmet I was wearing saved me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted April 17, 2024 Report Share Posted April 17, 2024 (edited) at 1200 miles I made the change today to synthetic oil on Sunny2.0. Motul 7100 20W-50. And she is purring like a happy cat. So I wandered around a bit to feel her out and man, does the DR like the 20W. Shifts like butter. Ready now for leaving next Monday for a week in Appomattox VA and the Horizons Unlimited event there. After that? The Yukon and Alaska! I sold what’s left of the old bike along with the unused parts from the new bike to a fellow DR650 enthusiast who has the tools and capabilities to rebuild motors. He sent me pictures of the old lump. As suspected, the cage on the main bearing failed. Somehow bizzarrely, no apparent damage anywhere in the motor other than some scoring on the crank. He’s replacing the bearing a confident she will run again! Edited April 17, 2024 by Danimal 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted April 17, 2024 Report Share Posted April 17, 2024 Safe travels, Dan. Wishing for picture perfect weather. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted April 20, 2024 Report Share Posted April 20, 2024 (edited) On 3/3/2024 at 3:57 PM, Pauly said: Assembled the Goldwing and took a short ride to shake down the suspension upgrade. 100% worth the money. Low speed maneuvers and highway handling is most noticeable. It doesn't wallow and 75mph is solid as 45mph. Bumps are smoothed out, too. I love this and you know why. Edited April 20, 2024 by snot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted April 20, 2024 Report Share Posted April 20, 2024 I am selling mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 22, 2024 Report Share Posted April 22, 2024 Upgraded the suspension on the Street Twin. If I could only keep one motorcycle it would be this one. It's engaging, fun, handles well (even before the Fox Shocks), sounds great, and has character for days. It has a vintage racer vibe, and responds really well to proper rider inputs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted April 22, 2024 Report Share Posted April 22, 2024 ^^^^^ Sweet Triumph! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted April 25, 2024 Report Share Posted April 25, 2024 Bought this one a few weeks ago because my standards are low and why not... Actually, I let the wife pick it out with the only criteria being rear seat comfort...it came with a $700 Mustang Touring Seat. I also considered the weird 2014 Valkyrie F6C even though stock tire sizes are basically out of production. It was cheap, like new with low miles, so why not... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 28, 2024 Report Share Posted April 28, 2024 Watched this land while eating pie, bike was parked nearby. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpaw Posted April 28, 2024 Report Share Posted April 28, 2024 Where was that at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted April 28, 2024 Report Share Posted April 28, 2024 1 hour ago, Gpaw said: Where was that at Carrollton Airport on 43 just south of town. Great home cooking and amazing pie!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Danimal Posted May 1, 2024 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 1, 2024 (edited) Just back to Ohio where I’ll begin prep for YT and AK departure on the 12th. I attended the Horizons Unlimited travelers meeting near Appomattox and had a great time hanging out with like minded people that don’t think you’re crazy for cashing in and leaving “normalcy” behind to create your own normal. On the way home I was hosted by Lauren and Paul Brenner at Rainbow Farm near the New River Gorge in WV. Aside from running an organic chicken farm and riding the world in their spare time (check out their YT channel “the other end of the Rainbow) they run the Appalachian Motorcycle Adventure tour company. Lauren took me for an awesome 250 mile loop through some crazy WV dirt roads. They cater to all skill levels up to hard enduro (they have one day ride with over 100 water crossings!). If you’re interested in using their services (highly recommended), their web page is here: https://www.appalachianmotoadvtours.com/ Some pictures from my last week Mystery hole! friend and we’ll-known motorcycle travel author Sam Manicom publisher Michael Fitterling Edited May 1, 2024 by Danimal 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudDaytonRat Posted May 5, 2024 Report Share Posted May 5, 2024 I got Bonnie a new trinket. A new tank bag. My current bag is getting a bit long in the tooth. I went to Iron Pony more than 20 years ago and got a tank bag for my Bonneville. I customized the bag with some Triumph decals. I have to tell you darlings. My tank bag looks marvelous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 7, 2024 Report Share Posted May 7, 2024 I rode it around Bolivar area to let it get used to me. Stopped in Sherrodsville for fuel and some Gatorade. Should have done this a few years ago. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted May 8, 2024 Report Share Posted May 8, 2024 Are those big green panniers behind a special accessory? Waterproof liners? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 8, 2024 Report Share Posted May 8, 2024 9 hours ago, Danimal said: Are those big green panniers behind a special accessory? Waterproof liners? Recycle Mode Pro. It's a Premium Feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted May 8, 2024 Report Share Posted May 8, 2024 Ya. You’d think that for BMW money they would be color matching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted May 8, 2024 Report Share Posted May 8, 2024 2 hours ago, Danimal said: Ya. You’d think that for BMW money they would be color matching And central locking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 11, 2024 Report Share Posted May 11, 2024 Failed TIG Weld on my British Customs exhaust. Shipped to CA for warranty repair that will probably take 2 weeks to get back. I really like that exhaust, but a failed weld seems like half-assed workmanship 🙄 Good thing I kept the OEM pipes and have 3 motorcycles 😄 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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