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Took a ride to Indian Run Falls near Columbus OH but there were so many people around it was difficult to get good pictures. Managed to walk away with a couple though
Upper Indian Run Falls by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Lower Indian Run Falls by Scott Baker, on Flickr
I saw my first heron in a long time earlier in the ride - spooked it as I tried to slowly ride by. Had some minor problems with missing screws from one side of the fairing so wife drove out to pick that up. She followed me home a bit on the late side where we at least got to see this. Good night all
Sunset by Scott Baker, on Flickr
Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
[I]Sit tall in the saddle [/I][I]Hold your head up high[/I]
[I]Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky [/I][I]and live like you ain't afraid to die[/I]
[I]and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride[/I] - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Originally posted by Noreg View Post
Today I did my first proper (did a some slow moving practice yesterday) ride on my GS1000G 1981. I bought it in january and have been dying to try it ever since.
It was so nice, it shifts nicely, it has plenty of power, its suprisingly easy to manouver. I worry terribly that there might be ice (unlikely since its like 6 degrees celcius here). I found the bike far more easy to drive than I had expected.
This picture is from Nupen, near Harstad, Norway. Because of corona I am furloughed, and there is no tourists here, so I am planning on exploring Lofoten and the island around here (Harstad is on Norways biggest island, Hinnøya). There is so much amazing nature and views, and it is especially nice now as the snow is starting to melt.
Tomorrow I will wear more clothes, this was a cold enjoyment, and Ill move the GPS mount (its too much to the side, I think I can get it closer to the speedo). I am also thinking of throwing on the side bags (just simple throw over the seat kind) so I can bring some food and water as Ill be going somewhat further (only done 84 kilometers so far).
Be safe out there!1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)
1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)
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Originally posted by 2BRacing View PostYour bike looks just as good as that amazing view! You guys are lucky to be able to get out for a ride - we are on day 25 of lockdown with another 10 to go, and maybe even more after that! Absolutely not allowed to go for joyrides, so all I can do is go into the garage and sit on my bike and make riding noises!
Be safe out there![SIZE=8px][COLOR=#000000][FONT=tahoma]2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
2015 BMW RnineT[/FONT][/COLOR]
Dave[/SIZE]
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Originally posted by Hayabuser View PostRide your bike to the store for some "essentials" and take the long way home.[COLOR=#333333]"Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
[/COLOR]~Herman Melville
[B]2016 1200 Superlow[/B]
[B]1982 CB900f [/B]
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Originally posted by 2BRacing View PostYour bike looks just as good as that amazing view! You guys are lucky to be able to get out for a ride - we are on day 25 of lockdown with another 10 to go, and maybe even more after that! Absolutely not allowed to go for joyrides, so all I can do is go into the garage and sit on my bike and make riding noises!
Be safe out there!
We have no restrictions on riding, or driving, or walking outside apart from a max five people together rule and being told to stay 2 metres away from eachother. Since I can't work I have decided to go look at things. Apart from it being somewhat cold it is quite nice (on my way home it was around 4-5c).
Todays trip. I went from Harstad, to Narvik, to Gratangsboten and then back to Harstad.
The suspension bridges is a bit terrifying when its windy. I notice todays trip was a bit long (I left around 1pm and was home around 8pm), and my shoulders are sore. Lots of nice views, some gravel and I saw a small flock of raindeer. Didn't take photos though (I need some camera I can operate gloved).
Tomorrow I need to change the oil, filter and I think I want to go to Sortland (a store has a €30 motorcycle jacket on clearance, hoping they have my size). If the weather is nice and i manage to wake up before noon I think I want to go to Svolvær too (thats where the real amazing views are).GS1000G 1981
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostAre the roads icy?
So its cold in the air, but not so cold that it freezes. I don't think this bike is the right one for icy roads, then Id get a DR-BIG and and some studded tires (but I find it more than cold enough now).
My driveway though is too icy, so I have to park the bike in the garage at work.GS1000G 1981
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FZ1 is out, rebuilt the water/oil pump. Didn't blow up but the rear shock lost all it's rebound and turned into a pogo stick from hell at a 100mph pass... WTF!!! This bike has cost me a small fortune to bring up to speed and it still is breaking. Hope after the shock it won't break for wahile (it shouldn't for most of the bits are now new).
Crazy cold yesterday high of 28' F. My furnace broke but got that back up and running... I smell like heating oil still this AM but we are back in business. Buttoned up the FZ1 after that and took it for a spin to see how it was fairing after all the work and restore. Rear shock blew, Front right light indicator stopped working (bulb good)... Chasing those gremlins once the (R6) shock comes in.
Wish it was running good... I forget how much I love FAST bikes.[I][SIZE=20px][B][URL="http://www.jedzmoto.com"]Jedz Moto[/URL][/B][/SIZE][/I]
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 [B]Hayabuser[/B]
C[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]ool 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.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View PostFZ1 is out, rebuilt the water/oil pump. Didn't blow up but the rear shock lost all it's rebound and turned into a pogo stick from hell at a 100mph pass... WTF!!!
This bike has cost me a small fortune to bring up to speed and it still is breaking. Hope after the shock it won't break for a while (it shouldn't for most of the bits are now new).
Wish it was running good... I forget how much I love FAST bikes.
Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"[CENTER][B][COLOR=black]Currently in the Stable :
[/COLOR][I][COLOR=#ff8c00][SIZE=3]2002 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Sunburst Pearl Orange[/SIZE][/COLOR][/I][/B][/CENTER]
[CENTER][SIZE=4][B][COLOR=navy][COLOR=black]1983 [/COLOR][COLOR=navy]Suzuki[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]GS850[/COLOR] [COLOR=black]GL[/COLOR] Blue & [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Black[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE][/CENTER]
[CENTER][B][I][COLOR=#0000ff]" I am never lost until I run out of fuel...until that moment I am [U]EXPLORING[/U]."
[/COLOR] - Carl R. Munkwitz
[/I][COLOR=#800080]Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"[/COLOR][/B][/CENTER]
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I hope more than one image is okay...
Today I rode about 180 km, to go to a place I call "Otter Bridge" (it is not called that, but I did see baby Otters there once). I did not find any otters today, but I found some baby reindeer (some car bro was flashing his lights to warn me).
The bridge.
Where the otters sometimes are (none today tho).
Baby reindeer, seemlingly alone. Their flock (herd? pack?) was about a kilometer down the road.
Ocean with a traditional Norwegian sjark in the background, it must have gotten fish because there were tons of seagulls.GS1000G 1981
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Baby reindeer, seemlingly alone. Their flock (herd? pack?) was about a kilometer down the road.
Herd.---- Dave
79 GS850N - Might be a trike soon.
80 GS850T Single HIF38 S.U. SH775, Tow bar, Pantera II. Gnarly workhorse & daily driver.
79 XS650SE - Pragmatic Ratter - goes better than a manky old twin should.
92 XJ900F - Fairly Stock, for now.
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