What did you do to your bike today?

[Tonik]

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

[Pauly]

Caution: They SUCK at deflecting minivans. 

[Tonik]

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.

[Wahoo]

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   

 

[durk]

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. 

[Pauly]

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. 

[Tonik]

1 hour ago, Pauly said:

The Kraut helmet I was wearing saved me.

 

[Danimal]

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

[Pauly]

Safe travels, Dan. Wishing for picture perfect weather. 

[snot]

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

[snot]

I am selling mine... 

[Tpoppa]

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. 

 

 

[mello dude]

^^^^^ Sweet Triumph! 

[Tpoppa]

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...

 

[Tonik]

Watched this land while eating pie, bike was parked nearby.

 

[Gpaw]

Where was that at

[Tonik]

1 hour ago, Gpaw said:

Where was that at

Carrollton Airport on 43 just south of town. Great home cooking and amazing pie!!

[Danimal]

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

[BudDaytonRat]

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.

[Pauly]

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. 

[Danimal]

Are those big green panniers behind a special accessory? Waterproof liners?

[Pauly]

9 hours ago, Danimal said:

Are those big green panniers behind a special accessory? Waterproof liners?

Recycle Mode Pro. It's a Premium Feature. 

[Danimal]

Ya. You’d think that for BMW money they would be color matching 

[Pauly]

2 hours ago, Danimal said:

Ya. You’d think that for BMW money they would be color matching 

And central locking. 

[Tpoppa]

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 😄