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Nice! Snow huh?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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Snow, ha! It was just a teaser storm that rolled through last weekend. The mountains got what must have been a few inches while parts of the city got a mere dusting.
Albuquerque seems to have a dome over it protecting us from extreme weather but every once in a while it actually snows here. Twelve years ago we got well over a foot in one 24 hour period and it kept coming totaling over two feet in some areas, give or take. Sounds like nothing compared to other places but for Albuquerque it was devastating. The town basically shut down for a week. Roofs were collapsing and some gas station canopies fell down. That may have been a once in a lifetime thing here though.Roger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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And yet, just a few miles east and a mile higher, is the Sandia Ski Resort.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Yeah the ski resort is struggling this year. In fact I think they closed down. Here's the current web cam image.
Deleted live feed cam imageLast edited by Burque73; 01-27-2018, 10:51 PM.Roger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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lurch12_2000
Not too often does one get to ride on two weekends in a row during January in NH! Took the only bike I have now out for an hour spin today. Stopped by the marsh which is still frozen solid for a pic. The ZR-7 reminds me of the SV650 I had a few years ago. Naked, quick and easy to ride for these occasions.
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Took the ole 850G out from under its cover, where it's been since late October. Put the battery back in (I had it stored indoors where it's warm), pushed the start button, and after about 5 seconds of cranking, it fired right up. It took the #3 cylinder about a minute to start firing (I still haven't figured that one out), but then it purred like a kitten. Didn't go for much of a ride; only a couple times around the block and one short trip through part of the U of M campus, but it was nice to ride anyway. The clutch doesn't seem to be disengaging the engine from the transmission completely though; I'll have to troubleshoot that when it warms up a bit more. No pictures though. Sorry.
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Another couple hundred miles for the thumper today. I really thought it would warm up more, oh well. I stopped for gas in San Ysidro and used the hot air dryer in the restroom to warm my hands. I also put my gloves under it to give a little extra heat, if only for a few minutes. Sure was nice while it lasted.
Anyway, a nice clear day for riding in the desert. I don't know what it is about this volcano that has fascinated me for decades.
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Roger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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lurch12_2000
Originally posted by Burque73 View PostAnother couple hundred miles for the thumper today. I really thought it would warm up more, oh well. I stopped for gas in San Ysidro and used the hot air dryer in the restroom to warm my hands. I also put my gloves under it to give a little extra heat, if only for a few minutes. Sure was nice while it lasted.
Anyway, a nice clear day for riding in the desert. I don't know what it is about this volcano that has fascinated me for decades.
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Boriqua
Damn roger you have to stop posting those cool pix of your rides on the KLR because I am getting a serious jones for a DR650, KLR or other adventure bike!!
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Originally posted by lurch12_2000 View PostI was down at the four corners a few months back, and that reminds of Shiprock, the way it just juts out of the flats. The KLR is the perfect bike for that stuff! Do you like that aftermarket seat?
The seat is terribly uncomfortable for long rides. Like plywood wrapped with vinyl. It has a lower profile which is nice for a short guy on a tall bike. Also, it's slippery enough to scoot around when I need to so I like it for those reasons. Just imagine putting a seat on this thing and then rev it to 6500 RPM's.
The stock seat is real comfy and in great shape. I use it occasionally.
Originally posted by Boriqua View PostDamn roger you have to stop posting those cool pix of your rides on the KLR because I am getting a serious jones for a DR650, KLR or other adventure bike!!Roger
Current rides
1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400, 2003 FJR1300
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35degF and dry roads this afternoon AND sun might come out for a few minutes every once in a while hey hey pretty good for Michigan in January.
Got out for about hour and a half.
Went into town for a while. Stopped to look at the 1223 engine for a bit. Hey, this could be a roadside attraction.
THis engine is same as the one in Polar Express. The coal tipple (large tower structure) is one of the few remaining anywhere.
Took a somewhat interesting road out of town, rode a while and then stopped at this boat ramp.
Did not ride up on the docks this time.
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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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I unfortunately put 5 miles on tops this weekend. We had family over which was GREAT but it cut into a good weekend for riding.
I also tied up half my day wheeling, dealing and hauling (going for a ride) to get my ole' B-12 back.
Totally a unique situation for I was looking to unload the RD200 (Which I acquired for wicked cheap) and the remainder of parts off the GS1100E (which yielded to be a good investment return before this trade). So after talking to the PO and offering $400 to sweeten the pot I re-acquired my B-12:
The PO I acquired her through traded from the guy I sold it too.
Apparently the guy the PO acquired my B-12 from claimed to be the 2nd owner... It came with a parts speedo (which was the original and I reinstalled it).
Also the bike has had the air-box reinstalled and did the carbs to match. The bike is very smooth (but less gumption) than when I sold it. Still very quick, no intention to go back to pods... I plan to run her as such until it seizes... Which likely won't happen.
Only a few thousand more than when I had it.
My "ride" back.:
So for about a net total of $50 out of pocket after all was said and done... I got my B-12 back and eliminated a parts bike (cleaned up the yard) and a project bike for a reliable runner that I have allot of history with.
Bike runs great but will need tires, fork seals and I'll be going through valve adjustments. I intend to run it until the engine just won't run anymore... Guessing despite mileage it will still run just fine.
Good weekend here in VT on the MC front.Last edited by Jedz123; 01-29-2018, 08:17 AM.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........................................ to get my ole' B-12 back.
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And you were approaching your your limit of 6 months without getting an other bike. haa haa
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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