My first 450 mile trip

[dorkburger]

Reserve shouldn't flood the carbs. Did you mistakenly put it into prime?

I find it ironic that as my years of riding pile up some of the most memorable trips don't always involve great weather, great roads, etc. Quite the opposite. The trips that include foul weather, breakdowns, etc seem to be the ones recalled when trekking down memory lane with friends.

In 2008 my stator burned up 200 miles from home and stranded me (and the group) on the interstate.
A lot of cursing on my part (f'n hot rod was muttered by me a lot as i had the only old bike) and a AAA tow truck drivers' bending of the rules got me home for free.

My friend said it was one of his most memorable rides...

[Cyrano]

Great to get a big ride out under your belt and prove the bike is what you thought it was. Nice one, Burque.

That smug, self satisfaction feeling after a long ride is nice to enjoy with a drink.

[Burque73]

Yes, I did mistkenly turn it to prime. Sure thought I wrote that but totally forgot to mention it. I usually type, edit, erase, rewrite, and sometimes just delete everything and say forget it! Other times in my rewrite important details get left out.

Think I'll move to another part of the forum and continue this topic.

[850 Combat]

Good looking machine. I bought a black and red '83 GS GS850G that looked a lot like it. That is the later 1100 engine that has a bit more power than the '82. My '80 GS1000G in Maine has that engine in it too.

Your bike looks pretty well set up for a good time. Watch those crazy on ramps. They should not be like that.

[Burque73]

Good looking machine. I bought a black and red '83 GS GS850G that looked a lot like it. That is the later 1100 engine that has a bit more power than the '82. My '80 GS1000G in Maine has that engine in it too.

I see in your sig you're selling your RD400. That was the first bike I ever rode. My friend said it wouldn't start and if I could get it started, I could ride it. I had push started many cars before so why not a bike. I got a quick explanation of how to shift, accelerate, and stop and away I went. I ran with it down the street in neutral and hopped on, it bump started right away. What a fun experience that was. The following week I bought a Honda Rebel 250.

Your bike looks pretty well set up for a good time. Watch those crazy on ramps. They should not be like that.

Thanks. Im pretty stoked to have it. I have a set of hard vetter bags to put on when I get around to it. Sure am excited for the longer trips in the future.

[Burque73]

What the heck happened to that last post? Half of what I typed wound up in the quote.