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    How is Rob doing? I know he had some health issues that needed a leave from bike stuff....
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      Originally posted by pete View Post
      That's a tasty Kat right there! Was that Rob's?
      Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
      Beautiful bike Dave. Katman's former?
      Yes.

      Originally posted by bobgroger View Post
      How is Rob doing? I know he had some health issues that needed a leave from bike stuff....
      He's not doing well, but isn't getting worse from what he said. He is too ill to ride though, and has been for a couple of years hence the sell-off of his parts and the eventual selling of his Katana to me this fall. He hopes to one day get back in the saddle and if that time comes, his plan is to build a new full-custom Kat with his daughter and enjoy the quality time together in the garage, and on the bike. My fingers are crossed for him!
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        Horrible day at work yesterday... Needed it..

        Soaking rains, low 40's... Loved every minute of it!

        I ride when I can!!!
        Jedz Moto
        1988 Honda GL1500-6
        2002 Honda Reflex 250
        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
        Originally posted by Hayabuser
        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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          J,

          Low 40s, okay.
          Rain, maybe.
          Low 40s and soaking rain - NO.... well, unless I was already out.

          Pondering today. Upper 20s.

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            Originally posted by Hayabuser View Post
            Yes.



            He's not doing well, but isn't getting worse from what he said. He is too ill to ride though, and has been for a couple of years hence the sell-off of his parts and the eventual selling of his Katana to me this fall. He hopes to one day get back in the saddle and if that time comes, his plan is to build a new full-custom Kat with his daughter and enjoy the quality time together in the garage, and on the bike. My fingers are crossed for him!
            That's sad news indeed! I knew he had to sell everything off but I figured it was financial reasons, hopefully he can indeed get back in the saddle and back to what he enjoys. My fingers are crossed for him also!
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            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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              With work winding down a bit now, I went to a local wine estate for lunch (but without the wine!). Temperature hit 40°C here today!



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                Man I was out for a brisk 30 mile ride but it was freezing. Damn it was like 65F today. What the hell!! I had to put on a second shirt and I am pretty sure my nipples were pointed.

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                  Originally posted by Boriqua View Post
                  .............. it was freezing. Damn it was like 65F today. ............
                  Aaawwwwwww
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                  Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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                    Originally posted by 2BRacing View Post
                    With work winding down a bit now, I went
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                    Ben, 40degC (105degf), ... and there is that again that I have seen in other pictures from Australia, that dark spot on pavement under and near the bike, has somewhat the shape of the bike.... what is that...?
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                    Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                    GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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                      28 degF ( -2degC), pondered going for a ride.

                      Has been 2 weeks since last ride.
                      Roads clear. Most salt gone.
                      Maybe some remaining road salt dust (so defiantly not GK).

                      Then remembered that the Shadow's tank didnt get topped off yet. So that was the tie-breaker in the decision making, or maybe that was the excuse, no, that was the reason to go for a ride instead of other things I could/should be doing.


                      Driveway had ice in places, but traveled roads were clear.


                      THis bayou had one fisherman's shanty.

                      See the sky there, Ben?
                      Looks the same as the frozen bayou, eh.
                      That is typical here by Lake Michigan, November-Dec-Jan-Feb and some of March.



                      Was out for about an hour, and was okay.
                      Without the heated gloves would have had problems in about 10 minutes.

                      I got reminded to get gas, cuz started sputtering in a curve, and reaching for the petcock, got tangled up in the heated gear controller wiring......
                      Last edited by Redman; 12-20-2017, 08:32 PM. Reason: see sky?
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                      Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                      GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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                        Originally posted by Redman View Post
                        28 degF ( -2degC), pondered going for a ride.

                        Has been 2 weeks since last ride, roads clear.
                        Maybe some remaining road salt dust (so defiantly not GK).

                        Then remembered that the Shadow's tank didnt get topped off yet. So that was the tie-breaker in the decision making, or maybe that was the excuse, no, that was the reason to go for a ride instead of other things I could/should be doing.


                        Driveway had ice in places, but traveled roads were clear.


                        THis bayou had one fisherman's shanty.
                        See the sky there, Ben?
                        Looks the same as the frozen bayou, eh.
                        That is typical here by Lake Michigan, November-Dec-Jan-Feb and some of March.



                        Was out for about an hour, and was okay.
                        Without the heated gloves would have had problems in about 10 minutes.

                        I got reminded to get gas, cuz started sputtering in a curve, and reaching for the petcock, got tangled up in the heated gear controller wiring......
                        AWESOME!!!!!

                        Glad to see you out and about!
                        Jedz Moto
                        1988 Honda GL1500-6
                        2002 Honda Reflex 250
                        2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                        2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                        Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                        Originally posted by Hayabuser
                        Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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                          Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post
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                          Glad to see you out and about!
                          Certainly didnt get in 55.5 miles, that you did ... more like about 1/3rd that, includes a few stops and a gas stop (stood there with bike running, gloves on for a while).
                          http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
                          Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                          GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


                          https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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                            Freaking Out About Gloves

                            Redman,

                            I can remember riding in cold weather here in Delaware on my first bike...I was riding from Dover to Hooters in New Castle, DE. I was not actively moving my left hand to control the clutch so when I had to slow down and down-shift, my hand wouldn't move. I remember distinctively staring at my hand until my fingers moved. I was wearing winter gloves but still...they weren't heated.

                            Riding in cold weather is definitely challenging. I would wear at least 4-5 thin layers beneath my riding jacket. Also, I would wear thermal underpants under my jeans and two pairs of socks with my military sage steel toe boots. It's such an adventure!


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                              Dave.... you're tougher and/or crazier than I am. No way would I be out riding in this weather (regardless of the condition of my bike). Every now and then I see somebody riding in weather like this, and I always think "That poor schmuck. That must be the only transportation he has, because no sane person would ride in weather like this by choice!"

                              Yesterday, I learned something about black ice in MI; it can form even when it's 40F outside. I was coming out of the parking lot at Meijer when the traffic light at the end of the driveway turned red. I hit the brakes (in my car) and started sliding all sideways! Then a couple minutes later, I was walking across the parking lot at McDonald's and encountered it again. So I am REAL glad I didn't decide to ride to work yesterday; I'd have gone down for sure.

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                                Now is DEFINITELY not the time of year to ride in the dark but I do try to ride year round(I'm not throwing down huge miles in the "riding season"). I've hit black ice and have gone down in the past... I avoid anything that looks wet when it's cold enough to freeze. No light means no commute for I work 6AM to 5PM now... I'm not riding 22 miles in the dark, each way!
                                I start vacation Friday. 6" are supposed to move in so the roads will be screwed for a few days...
                                Jedz Moto
                                1988 Honda GL1500-6
                                2002 Honda Reflex 250
                                2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
                                2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
                                Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
                                Originally posted by Hayabuser
                                Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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