No expensive service yet this year, but Am getting some indication of possibly needing a battery ($180-200 battery) ($200 labor if shop replaces it). There are irreconcilable difference between it and me.
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post
No expensive service yet this year, but Am getting some indication of possibly needing a battery ($180-200 battery) ($200 labor if shop replaces it). There are irreconcilable difference between it and me.
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 Noreg View PostI went for a ride today, I was going to see the sunset, but had a couple of hours to kill so I just rode around for a bit first.
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And noticed that the temps must just be only a little bit over freezing, and that fact was just so normal for you that didnt need to mention it.
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 PostEnjoyed your pics and story.
And noticed that the temps must just be only a little bit over freezing, and that fact was just so normal for you that didnt need to mention it.
Today is the 17th, which is the national day of Norway. We celebrate getting rid of the nazis. When WWII ended people rushed out in the streets and started waving flags and sining and generally celebrating our liberation from the germans. Since then we have been having parades, like marches of people and bands through cities. Due to the coronavirus and social distancing the parades this year were cancelled. But my city had three alternatives. You could do boat parade (I have no pictures of that, my bike doesn't float, presumably), an amcar parade and a motorcycle parade.
Picture of the amcar parade cars lining up. I don't think they were really gatekeeping that only american cars could join, I see a couple of other brands. More like a sunday-car parade. Or something. I like the lose requirements and come as you are sort of vibe, I feel it brings us back to the origin of our 17th of may celebrations.
Motorcyle parade lined up before leaving. I was planning on going in the back of the group (Im not really skilled at riding in formation, never done it before in such a large group). I felt like I ended up in the middle of a motorcycle clubs area, but its one of the chill ones (just bike loving dudes that like to socialice with like minded people). After the first quarter mile the checker formation got pretty solid, but the dude in front of me had a harley that was spotless and had to break formation to keep his bike dry. My honking button is not reliable (EDIT: We were hoking at the onlookers, not at eachother), at all, so I mostly stuck to waving at the onlookers.
Me in the parade. There are tons more bikes, but my wife says all bikes looks the same, so she had trouble picking me out... I should have gotten flags, but I didn't realize there would be a motorcycle parade until I woke up, acouple of hours before it begun. So I weren't able to aquire flags and attach them. Luckily my bike were fairly clean.GS1000G 1981
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Originally posted by Gorminrider View PostLots of bikes in Norway! I expect you looked at or asked a few about the "best tire for Norway "?
I talked to some people, but tried to keep a responsible distance. The topic of snow tires didn't come up (great weather today).GS1000G 1981
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I ride a Harley and just don't get the "wash it every ten minutes" madness. I see it all the time, but it seems to afflict those who are not really riders, but poseurs, who go out to be seen."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Nor, Interesting. Good to hear of your countrys celebration, and that it included a motorcycle parade (maybe that is not typical).
Who ever set the pace and how they started from the parking lot would be important factors as to how the parade proceeded. The picture you provided of you/bike makes it look like it got real stretched out.
But explain "checker formation" and if that had anything to do with the harley rider not wanting to get bike dirty.
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 GS1150Pilot View PostI ride a Harley and just don't get the "wash it every ten minutes" madness. I see it all the time, but it seems to afflict those who are not really riders, but poseurs, who go out to be seen.
Originally posted by Redman View PostNor, Interesting. Good to hear of your countrys celebration, and that it included a motorcycle parade (maybe that is not typical).
Who ever set the pace and how they started from the parking lot would be important factors as to how the parade proceeded. The picture you provided of you/bike makes it look like it got real stretched out.
But explain "checker formation" and if that had anything to do with the harley rider not wanting to get bike dirty.
The ride was advertised as a slow ride, but we were going at least the speed limit where there were no spectators. There were no information (I don't have any idea who organized it), when I got it I just parked next to another bike. The start was sort of awkward, people sort of funneled into lanes (but the people next to me were nowhere near when we got out on the road). The stretching out on the picture might have been the fault of some way-too-eager-to-be-photographed-dude on a GS1000G not minding his speed. But we did behave like an accordian at times. Mostly though, I felt people were good at holding proper formation and keeping safe distances (were no overtaking, people kept their spots). It was a nice ride.
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That is a checker formation (maybe it has a completely different name in english, sorry for that). X represents bikes, O represent empty space. It allowed lots of bikes to ride together with safe distances in all directions. I were in the left part of the lane, and the bike in front in the right. But if it was wet, or anything but perfect asphalt he'd move over into my space. Not a big deal at all, but a bit fascinating to watch. Like when a puddle came, he'd move over in front of me. I kept distance so it was all good though.GS1000G 1981
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Got out after lunch for a short 125 mile thrashing on the GS1000. Spent most of the time on the curvy backroads around the horse farms. Here is a pic of one of about 50 farms I must have ridden by this afternoon!
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When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
1999 Honda GL1500SE
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Jedz will laugh. I got a note from Harley reminding me about the Buy Back program for Sportster owners who trade in on a big twin. Since I'm laying out plans for a 1275 kit in the Sportster, I figured now would be a good time to take a peek. So I test rode a 2019 Low Rider. I managed to get out without signing away my soul, but I think I may trade this summer. Such a great motorcycle with that 107 and 6 speed, really nice suspension and solid brakes-and COMFORTABLE. My girlfriend is begging me to make the swap."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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I call that "staggered ".2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
82 gs1100L probably the next project
1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostJedz will laugh. I got a note from Harley reminding me about the Buy Back program for Sportster owners who trade in on a big twin. Since I'm laying out plans for a 1275 kit in the Sportster, I figured now would be a good time to take a peek. So I test rode a 2019 Low Rider. I managed to get out without signing away my soul, but I think I may trade this summer. Such a great motorcycle with that 107 and 6 speed, really nice suspension and solid brakes-and COMFORTABLE. My girlfriend is begging me to make the swap..
Did you manage to get any pictures?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 PostI won't laugh! Although the Low Rider might be a very nice bike to ride especially 2 up. Nothing wrong with a cruiser! I'm sure you'll miss the Sporty though... They make great little one up rigs for those that enjoy them. As long as you have 1 Japanese bike in the heard I won't look down on ya.
Did you manage to get any pictures?"Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
~Herman Melville
2016 1200 Superlow
1982 CB900f
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostNo, I deliberately avoided taking any so as not to make myself want it more. If I do take the deal, pictures will soon follow!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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