When did we last hear from Noreg?
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anyone go for a ride today? Pics?
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My last post was 2020-03-11. I posted a picture of my fatbike (bicycle).
As you might imagine the weather in northern Norway isn't conductive of riding a motorcycle, we have some snow and ice. I could probably ride around if I had something that wasn't a classic (they salt the roads with insane amounts).
In addition I have been working like a lunatic lately, so my motorcycle project is not progressing. I broke some studs of the rim of the rear wheel trying to get it back to the original bolts (I guess I now know why the PO chose to use studs and acorn nuts instead of bolts). My friend has offered to weld it, so I need to get to that. The bike is also standing in my grandparents garage and I am terrified about visiting them when there is corona in the city.
I have been trying to keep up with the forum, but a lot of things is happening. And I am trying to get a masters degree (vocational pedagogy) so there is exams and stuff. And I recently moved (more parking for bikes and cars and more space in general).
Its a warm winter though, so I feel I probably could ride a few days a week if I had a Grom or something with studs. My fatbike has magical tyres that works amazingly on ice.
We also have this period now where the sun disappears where people just become sedentary. Like now its dark until like 9-10 and gets dark again around 16-17. Its draining.
But I am doing well and I have a mountain of parts to mount. I am hoping it will calm down before christmas.
Glad to hear from you again, Noreg.
I ride a fat bike too. Here in Arizona it allows me to go literally anywhere, from hardpack trails to deep sand washes, and up in the mountains in the northern part of the state, snow rides are a snap.
Just wanted to make sure you were okay.
I ride a fat bike too. Here in Arizona it allows me to go literally anywhere, from hardpack trails to deep sand washes, and up in the mountains in the northern part of the state, snow rides are a snap.
Just wanted to make sure you were okay.
Just curious but Aren't these fatbikes kind of hard to pedal? i see the odd one around here but the inertia of those monster tires looks like a huge effort compared to a road-bike...It looks like it'd be the same trying to peddle a motorcycle.
No. Tires are lighter than they used to be, and the traction and suspension of fat tires makes them a dream to ride. I even have a second set of wheels set up with street tires for road rides.
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I figured as much.
I hope I get time to really ride the bike now soon.
My fatbike is one heavy bike. But then again I am on the heavier side, so I could probably diet away an entire bike if I decided too. The 4.2" winter tyres isn't as fat as the summer 4.8", but I dont know if there is a big weight difference. But they aren't bikes to go fast.
I sort of want one of the AWD cristini fatbikes. But they are sort of pricey, and then I might rather want a winter motorcycle.
Mine weighs 31 pounds, which-while nothing along the lines of the weight of a carbon hardtail, really isn't bad-and that's with 4.8s on 95 mm rims.
On a heavier-but lighter-note, I just picked up the Harley after new tires and a new performance clutch were installed. I cherish this beast. The 1200 kit utterly transforms it, and I loved it before.
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Running well now? So glad to see it back in the wild!
It is a BEAST now. I haven't put it on a dyno, and am currently using the Power Vision Autotune to adjust settings overall, but it feels like a completely different animal. It is a long, heavy bike, but it can loft the front wheel pretty easily now.
Weather report was for today to be the nicest day of the week, sunny, clear, 45degF, calm.
SO planned to get some things done in the morning, and go for ride in afternoon.
But didnt get out till almost 4pm, and was barley 40degF.
Went out of town, saw an interesting gravel road had recently been graded and looked dry, so headed that way.
Stopped to look into a marshy/wooded area.
Rode around, then back out onto pavement. Rode for about 45 minutes. Should have had heavier gear. But the grip heaters really helped.
Getting toward sunset, so headed down to beach area.
Seemed like a hundred cars had the same idea, and were clogging up the small area that is open at the state park there.
Found a way between some posts/gates and followed a walkway into the closed beach parking lot. Wide open there with no cars around to clutter view of the lake and pier. Turned around and parked bike.
Got off bike and see is a city cop back in the open area looking at me.
I suspect I might be having a chat with him before too long.
But I get out camera, and go about waiting to see if any color to the sunset.
Take some pics. Watch a kite surfboarder.
P1090515 by Dave Redman, on Flickr
(Ill spare you pics of the pier, you have seen many of those.)
P1090499 by Dave Redman, on Flickr
Decide not to wait till after sunset, (it was getting colder, and I had already been getting cold) so headout before sunset is over to beat all those cars out of the parking lot. And I see the cop is still sitting there.
So I ride between the post and down a walkway (to bypass a closed gate), in plain view of the cop. But now there is a car parked in parking lot right at the end of the walkway where walkway meets the parking lot. So I have to make a turn at a tee in the walkway, which could be a problem since if a tire were to drop off the walkway would be in deep soft beach sand. Make the turn no problem and get to parking lot that way.
Cop follows me through the parking lot and out onto the street, but turns away a couple blocks later.
Got home as is about dark. Am cold (should have geared up more), but was good to get out for a ride.
SO planned to get some things done in the morning, and go for ride in afternoon.
But didnt get out till almost 4pm, and was barley 40degF.
Went out of town, saw an interesting gravel road had recently been graded and looked dry, so headed that way.
Stopped to look into a marshy/wooded area.
Rode around, then back out onto pavement. Rode for about 45 minutes. Should have had heavier gear. But the grip heaters really helped.
Getting toward sunset, so headed down to beach area.
Seemed like a hundred cars had the same idea, and were clogging up the small area that is open at the state park there.
Found a way between some posts/gates and followed a walkway into the closed beach parking lot. Wide open there with no cars around to clutter view of the lake and pier. Turned around and parked bike.
Got off bike and see is a city cop back in the open area looking at me.
I suspect I might be having a chat with him before too long.
But I get out camera, and go about waiting to see if any color to the sunset.
Take some pics. Watch a kite surfboarder.
P1090515 by Dave Redman, on Flickr(Ill spare you pics of the pier, you have seen many of those.)
P1090499 by Dave Redman, on FlickrDecide not to wait till after sunset, (it was getting colder, and I had already been getting cold) so headout before sunset is over to beat all those cars out of the parking lot. And I see the cop is still sitting there.
So I ride between the post and down a walkway (to bypass a closed gate), in plain view of the cop. But now there is a car parked in parking lot right at the end of the walkway where walkway meets the parking lot. So I have to make a turn at a tee in the walkway, which could be a problem since if a tire were to drop off the walkway would be in deep soft beach sand. Make the turn no problem and get to parking lot that way.
Cop follows me through the parking lot and out onto the street, but turns away a couple blocks later.
Got home as is about dark. Am cold (should have geared up more), but was good to get out for a ride.
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We had the complete opposite weather wise here, we're in a heatwave! It was still a great morning out for our Kristmas Katana Katch-Up though.
You know it's hot when you get up on to Mt Mee (our usual destination) and it feels no cooler. There's normally a few degrees difference when you get up there but not yesterday.
Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr
You know it's hot when you get up on to Mt Mee (our usual destination) and it feels no cooler. There's normally a few degrees difference when you get up there but not yesterday.
Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr
You and those from southern California (and Vancouver Island) can keep us northern mid-western US folks entertained with pics.
Say, Pete, Is there ever any customers at that IGA store....?
Near 50degF today.
In December !
(all next week the predicted highs are in low-mid 30s)
So, go for ride.
Took this one since it hasnt been out in a while.
Stopped for these pics to show more how can better see the duneland topography this time of year.
In December !
(all next week the predicted highs are in low-mid 30s)
So, go for ride.
Took this one since it hasnt been out in a while.
Stopped for these pics to show more how can better see the duneland topography this time of year.
Great shots Dave!
Enjoy the good weather... It's been snowing like a Mutha around here. I Haven't ridden in days. Last time it was 22' F and it was freezing!!!
BUT...
Now I'm enjoying driving my little 6-speed Hot Hatch. Because... Well, it's winter now.
Guess I'll be putting my helmet up for the season soon enough. Might sneak out with the FZ6 but no complaints as it's been the best season I've done so far!
Best,
Enjoy the good weather... It's been snowing like a Mutha around here. I Haven't ridden in days. Last time it was 22' F and it was freezing!!!
BUT...
Guess I'll be putting my helmet up for the season soon enough. Might sneak out with the FZ6 but no complaints as it's been the best season I've done so far!
Best,
Ton Up! On the Triumph!!!
Nice photo Jedz...and cool little car.
My son-in-law has a VW GTI that is so cool and Racy...I'm thinking of buying a new Tacoma in the new year...we'll see.
Be safe and thanks for sharing photos.
REDMAN, thanks for sharing your cold adventures too!
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Nice photo Jedz...and cool little car.
My son-in-law has a VW GTI that is so cool and Racy...I'm thinking of buying a new Tacoma in the new year...we'll see.
Be safe and thanks for sharing photos.
REDMAN, thanks for sharing your cold adventures too!
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Drive the Tacoma and make sure the tranny doesn't drive you nuts. I've got a '16 and love everything about the truck except the transmission. Which I hate.
Thanks Ed!
Hope you have a great holiday season.
The ole' Bonneville is now officially decommissioned from being the daily rider. I suspect it will be cleaned more often and it will be ran as is for a long while.
The Fit was purchased mainly for it's towing capacity. 2000lbs and with towing a 450lbs motorcycle I was still fetching 26MPG. The GMC would get 16MPG while loaded. The car is incredibly versatile. Unloaded it is an absolute blast to drive, 2000lbs, 130HP V-TEC engine and a 6-speed manual. The car moves quickly and shifts nicely. There is definitely faster things but when commuting it's not uncommon to see 40-46MPG. Reminds me of the 5th Gen Civic HB Si. Peppy, quick and fun. Not going to be the fastest thing but it certainly nis allot of fun to drive! I call it a Civic all the time. Haha.
I'm done with trucks, sure they are nice I'm certain situations but with a trailer my FIT is doing everything my truck was doing for me except I enjoy driving it.
Cheers!
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Does it have the rubber that is infused with fiberglass or something? I bought boots last year for ice fishing that I don't need to wear creepers with, as long as the ice isn't covered with water. It sticks like glue! Little blue pads that have some sort of fiberglass or something that sticks to ice. I call them my magic boots!
