anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Guest]

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....?

Haha yep we can help with the pics, although maybe not this weekend as there is just a small amount of precipitation around

There are indeed customers at the IGA, they just know not to park where all the Katanas do, especially with all this social distancing going on.

 

[GSXR7ED]

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.

I'm just browsing the 2021s...Geeze! I thought the Tacoma would be alot cheaper than the Tundra but the top-of-the-line Tacoma (here in DE) is about $48K!!!

There's no sense in getting the in-line 4 cylinder...but darn, what a price difference to the V6!

Starts at $26,150.00 and can go up to $48,000.00.

If I get one, I want to stay as close to $30K...but it looks like what I really like is around $38K.

Wife is OK with me getting a smaller TRUCK. The Tundra was just too much for her she said. I won't go into the details for her reasoning. lol

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!

I remember your YouTube video when you used your Fit to get your recent bike! It was a slow ride but you saved on gas.

Same to you, Jedz...Happy Holidays and stay safe!

Ed

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[storm 64]

Take a look at the Chevrolet Colorado, I love mine. I looked at them Taco's but I didn't like the styling. The grill looks like a large mouth bass ready to gobble up a lure! The Nissan is so out dated. The Ford ranger, I don't drive Fords. The Jeep, nope, way to expensive...

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Took a ride out to Canyon Lake today. Was going to go to Tortilla Flat, but too many boat trailers made it too slow to enjoy. I'd upload a pic, but this stupid site doesn't seem to want to let me right now.

 

[Burque73]

Rode both bikes for a while yesterday. The GS first maybe 50 miles or so. Later on rode the FJR. First winter with heated grips and I'm liking these. Grip temp using laser thermometer, was 44 before the ride. After turning on grip heater and 30 minute ride they were at 85 degrees.

Filled both with non ethanol gas and changed the oil/ filters too.

 

[Guest]

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.

I am so envious. Today it snowed a few inches here, and the terrible politicians are salting the roads as if they were salting the fields of our enemies.

A bunch of days has been warm and dry enough, but I know the roads are full of salt.

Maybe I should move somewhere less prone to salting or buy a sacrificial bike.

 

[Guest]

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,

Is that a Honda Jazz? Or whatever its called over there? My friend has one and seems to love it. His is a manual though and is rims are less flashy.

What kind of tyres you running there? Getting 3pmsf tyres on a rental in Oregon proved to be challenging (so we dropped mount hood). Their advice was getting a 4x4, but I am not worried about getting up (plenty of snow and ice here), but more of being able to stop and turn when going down. I don't need studs, but I need good rubber. Especially in unknown territory. Rain deers and moose is fine, but the wildlife is somewhat different there, and I always find it weir driving in the US (the roads are too wide and stop signs is a pain).

 

[Gorminrider]

I am so envious. Today it snowed a few inches here, and the terrible politicians are salting the roads as if they were salting the fields of our enemies.

A bunch of days has been warm and dry enough, but I know the roads are full of salt.

Maybe I should move somewhere less prone to salting or buy a sacrificial bike.

HaHa, good one,Noreg...
.. a beater with plastic fenders (and by the way, take off your chrome fenders, clean 'em, paint the undersides with something tough and keep an eye on any crossover exhaust pipe underneath)...that was my plan but unfortunately, you do grow fond of "sacrificial bikes"
Here they have gone to some kind of liquid deicer which they call "brine"
From MainRoad
"Anti-icing brine is a blend of crystal salt and water. Typically, it’s a mixture of 23% crystal salt with 77% water. For comparison, ocean water is 3.5% on average. Depending on the forecasted weather event, anti-icing brine can also be a blend of chlorides that suite colder temperatures. Road temperatures and other atmospheric conditions will dictate what anti-icing brine solution will be used."

That mention of chlorides (magnesium chloride?) is a worry-it's worse than salt all this stuff lingers into spring as a dust. A clue is that your bike (or car underneath) is always damp looking as it attracts moisture from the air. ie: March can do more harm than November...

 

[Guest]

Two Kats out yesterday for probably my last Saturday morning ride of the year, and my mate Reg was happy with his new personalised helmet as well. We did have a Honda with us as well but we don't like to admit that

Untitled by starpoint73, on Flickr

 

[Redman]

.......... probably my last Saturday morning ride of the year, . .............

I am confused. What am I missing? This is early in your riding season.

.......... .............

Something else I am confused with... what is the black crinkly stuff on your bike, by the bars and tank?

.......... .............

THat is an intertsting place you guys are parked.
What are the lines painted on the pavement? Might they be motorcycle parking only spaces?

Could joke, and say thanks for not cluttering your picture with the Honda har har har

 

[Guest]

I am confused. What am I missing? This is early in your riding season.

Oh, not for the riding year, the calendar year Next Saturday is Boxing Day and on those sorts of public holidays I tend to not get out much as there are crazies about. I might duck out for a coffee during my week off this week though.

Something else I am confused with... what is the black crinkly stuff on your bike, by the bars and tank?

Hmmmm I'm not seeing any crinkly stuff in that photo, perhaps you can see the reflection of the trees in the gloss black paint of the front cowl?

THat is an intertsting place you guys are parked.
What are the lines painted on the pavement? Might they be motorcycle parking only spaces?

They're actually car parks at our favourite Pitstop Cafe on Mt Mee, but the number of bikes far outnumber the cars and therefore we often invade those instead of the dedicated bike parks. The owner is a mate of one of our other regulars and doesn't mind in the slightest

Could joke, and say thanks for not cluttering your picture with the Honda har har har

Hahaha it's all good, we always ensure his bike is socially distanced from the Katanas, and he's also Irish which just adds to the fun

 

[Redman]

................

Doah... calendar year. Okay.

Yah, I see, gloss black, reflection of trees. Okay.

Ah, different part of the restaurant parking that we have seen before. THe arrow signs made me think was along the roadside.

Hee hee
Do you actually tell your Honda buddy (sorry. I cant say "mate" hee hee) to "park over there, dont want that bike in my pictures for the forum."..?

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Did a 60 mile meander on the Harley today, just cruising rural surface streets. Amazing weather, and Fleetwood Mac made it even better.

 

[Guest]

Doah... calendar year. Okay.

Yah, I see, gloss black, reflection of trees. Okay.

Ah, different part of the restaurant parking that we have seen before. THe arrow signs made me think was along the roadside.

Hee hee
Do you actually tell your Honda buddy (sorry. I cant say "mate" hee hee) to "park over there, dont want that bike in my pictures for the forum."..?

Yes, yes we do

 

[Jedz123]

Is that a Honda Jazz? Or whatever its called over there? My friend has one and seems to love it. His is a manual though and is rims are less flashy.

What kind of tyres you running there? Getting 3pmsf tyres on a rental in Oregon proved to be challenging (so we dropped mount hood). Their advice was getting a 4x4, but I am not worried about getting up (plenty of snow and ice here), but more of being able to stop and turn when going down. I don't need studs, but I need good rubber. Especially in unknown territory. Rain deers and moose is fine, but the wildlife is somewhat different there, and I always find it weir driving in the US (the roads are too wide and stop signs is a pain).

Yes they call it a Jazz in Europe And Japan, Honda Fit here. This one is a GK5 or generation 3 FWD 1.5 DOHC i-VTEC (130hp/120ft/lbs torque) L15B1 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. It weighs around 2500lbs. Light and nimble. Surprisingly good in the snow! As most low(er)HP FWD cars actually are also with a GVWR of 4500lbs it makes an exceptional tug for my little 5X8 trailer. It's also no slouch it would leave my old Yaris hatchback in the dust

I'm running studless tires. Michelin ice xi3. They are pretty good, they are not Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires but they do the job well! I have been running the mountains and in severe snow I'm having no issues.

It's a real joy to ride both in the summer and winter.

 

[Carter Turk]

Got a short 50 mile ride in after the near loss of the Seahawks.

Encountered rain mist the farther east I went, so headed north.

Nice to carve some turns on wet roads & also late tar n gravel application.

20201220_145251 by Carter Turk, on Flickr

 

[Redman]

35degF today. Suppose to be cold and snowy in a couple days.
So got out for a short ride late this afternoon.

Just into town and around town. Stopped downtown for pic.

And stopped to pick up take-out dinner.
Gotta support my favorite mexican restaurant.

 

[Hayabuser]

I did a Christmas light ride this evening around my little town. Love this time of year.

 

[Guest]

Great to see you guys out in the cooler weather!

I've yet to see a new Katana in the metal yet, they just don't seem to sell well here by the looks, and the local dealers don't even seem to have them on the showroom floor either.

 

[Hayabuser]

Great to see you guys out in the cooler weather!

I've yet to see a new Katana in the metal yet, they just don't seem to sell well here by the looks, and the local dealers don't even seem to have them on the showroom floor either.

As far as I know, I'm the only person with one in my area. We have two Suzuki dealers and both each brought in one. One is still on the showroom floor, the other is in my garage.

I don't mind having a bike you don't see every day, it's way cooler that way.