anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[Jedz123]

Spring has come in Vermont!
Rode to work!!! FINALLY!

[storm 64]

Just a couple pics from last 8 days.
More pics and more description later.
Some of you will know what this is all about.







More later.

Hey, that's not a Suzuki !!! And what are those funny looking things sticking out the side of the engine! Looks like you're having fun Dave, even in the rain. 👍

[Redman]

Hey, that's not a Suzuki !!! And what are those funny looking things sticking out the side of the engine! Looks like you're having fun Dave, even in the rain. 

Yah, Norm, those funny things are sticking out BOTH sides. Sure seems like a lot of strange stuff just to make a mount for the highway pegs. And sometimes can notice that they shake.... shake sideways. Weird, huh?
I have seen some other bikes that are somewhat similar but dont have as much of the tupperware and so can see further into there, those big things sticking out seem to come from this big block of something and there is this other thing on top of there that looks exactly like like an automotive alternator, complete with the belt drive and all.

Yes, one day it was 55 degrees AND raining AND windy, all at the same time. Worse winter storm in 11 years they said.
Two days later was 58 degrees in the morning and threatening rain. I went to BMW Owners Club breakfast and ride. Was about 30 guys there and 6 bikes.

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[Burque73]

Some great pics guys.

Jedz, your connie is a magnificent beast! Looks like a cruise ship compared to my kayak, hahaha

Edit: that sounded like I'm discontent with the 850 quite the contrary I love this bike!

Love the pics of redman and company in the hills. Good times!!!


I got caught in the rain/ hail last weekend North of Albuquerque. Actually scared the crap out of me. All of a sudden the road turned white, my fairing and helmet visor were covered in slush. Seriously took me by surprise. I debated what to do like;

A)Brake, pull over (get hit by someone who was doing the same thing, or loose control wreck then get hit)
B)Roll off of the throttle and slowly proceed
C)Accelerate and quickly leave the place (just kidding, bad idea)

I chose B. I still had decent traction and the road was straight and flat. Thankfully it was a short distance and nobody else panicked around me either.

[Jedz123]

She does pretty good Burque! She's like the Enterprise; loaded with allot of electric equipment, computers, sensors and fitted with a proper warp drive.

[Burque73]

Hey Dave, whats the krackle on your visor? Was it an impact, or just water?

[Buffalo Bill]

Hey Dave, whats the krackle on your visor? Was it an impact, or just water?

He smokes a bubble pipe, doncha know. Grand children gave it him.

[Jedz123]

An Fing AWESOME ride today... First GREAT ride in months... Wow. Rode till the Sun went down.




Ahh YES!!!!! gorgeous!

[ALB80-850]

Well I cant say I have the same enthusisam as Jedz. However, I did get the 1150 out for a short ride today from storage to home. In WNY, in February, thats saying something. I can not believe how much dirt and salt got on the bike...well, i can, but would rather not. Now to put the new fairing stay in and do some tinkering on the bodywork, tires, chain and sprockets and i just might be ready for when spring really hits...

[Jedz123]

Well I cant say I have the same enthusisam as Jedz. However, I did get the 1150 out for a short ride today from storage to home. In WNY, in February, thats saying something. I can not believe how much dirt and salt got on the bike...well, i can, but would rather not. Now to put the new fairing stay in and do some tinkering on the bodywork, tires, chain and sprockets and i just might be ready for when spring really hits...

Glad you got the bike out even for short stint Andy!!!

[Redman]

Hey Dave, whats the krackle on your visor? Was it an impact, or just water?

That is one of the two helmets (with blue tooth comms) that came with the bike, some coating on the visor is peeling, but I typicaslly dont look through it, and when do it doesnt seem to effect much.

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[Redman]

Todays adventure.
Palomar Mountain.


Up the South Grade (S6, north)









Then down the South Grade (S7, south, east)





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[Jedz123]

Took the bike to work today! Had to go up the mountain so to the 250 today on the dirt and muddy roads!!!


BRRRRAAAaaaaP!

Finishing up some work now from my home office... Decided to take the daylight hours to tag team the 1400 and ride into the night!



Still 64'! OK back to focus on paperwork that needs to be done before the weekend...

[GS1150Pilot]

Rode out toward Red Mountain today. Nice day for a ride. Bike seems to starve for fuel above 80, so that will bear looking into. Carburets flawlessly up to there, though.

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[Jedz123]

Rode out toward Red Mountain today. Nice day for a ride. Bike seems to starve for fuel above 80, so that will bear looking into. Carburets flawlessly up to there, though.

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HOLY Smokes! I LOVE THAT PAINT!
I like your choice of head light too? Where did you source it?