Out on the Ninjette for a couple of hours this morning, local ride for local apples.
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Out on the Ninjette for a couple of hours this morning, local ride for local apples.
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If you have a few days to spare, google this:Quote:
Originally Posted by loudbeard
caswell site:ducati.ms
... and read and read and read ... might be an answer there.
PS -- I just took a quick look at those discussions. IDK which Duc tanks they were discussing -- a Monster would be relatively simple, for example, versus the crazy shape of the Multi tank. Might also be some discussion on multistrada.net. Also, I'd ask Eric Colbath at Clubhouse Motorsports how he "solves" the problem. etc!
Riding today to 501 disc golf in Warren
Hung out at the Erie Canal for a few minutes, saw a giant cock, then the wife bought me my tail bags once in Lake George New York.. then back home in Massachusetts to end a great freaking day.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...73b5755304.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bf6b51e761.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b467cebff9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c72b60e47d.jpg
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Left at 7 yesterday morning, Degsy and I rode to Worcester and meat Sean. Took 122 north to Orange, back down 202 to Springfield, the 23 out through western MA and into NY. Stopped for lunch in Hudson, then continued out 23A and picked up 214 South to Phoenicia. 214 is an amazing road, as is the scenic byway on 23A. From Phoenicia we went 28 west to Margaretville and we were going to take the loop around the reservoir but we’re starting to run short on time, Sean also departed then to head to NYST. We found a shorter loop called Dry Brook Rd that’s about a 10-12 mile loop around the backside of a mountain then returns over the top. Best segment of the day, absolutely amazing, must ride.
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We had a hotel in Albany for the night so we took 30 north out of Margaretville up to Schohaire, then picked up 443 for the last 35 miles into Albany. Well about 15 miles into that my clutch failed. I was going to try and limp it to the hotel then a mile after that Degsy chimes in that he’s lost a cylinder. Fuck.
Pulled into a gas station and we find that I forgot to put the cup on the end of the clutch rod, it was pressing against the decorative cap on the pressure plate and finally punched its way through. We’re fairly certain Degsy’s RC51 lost a coil. With the help of some great friends we were able to 1. get the bikes to the Hilton in Albany from Q who was at NYST and 2. Matt drove from Boston in the middle of the night and picked up a cap from Scottie in Waltham and came on to us in Albany about 2:30 this morning. We tried to fix my Duc to no avail so we loaded both into Matt’s truck and we made it back to our shop in Swansea about 6:30 this morning.
Talk about a day of highs and lows. Really fantastic riding. I will never understand how we had 2 bike failures within a mile of each other. We are super fortunate to have such a great group of friends, this whole situation would have been a lot more grim without their help.
wish I'd got more miles in today, but at least I took advantage of one of our last 70° days, rode my new scooter to the dealer and dropped it off, trying to solve a parasitic drain. Loosing 0.3v/day, after 2 days, maybe start, after 3, click, no start. I think it has to do with the fancy "NoeDoo" feature that you can pair your instrument cluster to a cell phone if I had one...
After I got back home from dropping the AK550 off, I went for a ride on my K-Pipe up and down each side of Merrymeeting Lake
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Well... made it partway down my road to the first intersection, check engine light. Pulled over, pulled codes, shutdown and called the dealership to verify they'd be able to plug in if I got there in time. Fired back up and got the full christmas tree of warning lights, check engine, no TC, no ABS, no ride modes and it was very clearly in a limp mode so instead coaxed it back home. This weekend's project will be re-rigging one of my trailers so it'll fit for a trip to the dealer.
I had that happen, except I was further away from home, I called dealer and they sent out their rescue truck. I ended up needing a whole new nearly 1K wire harness to cure the cancer after a couple winter seasonsQuote:
Originally Posted by Kurlon
In my case, I've made three payments on the bike, and the odo sits at 1080mi. The dealership doesn't have anyone available who can drive their truck/trailer until the end of the month or I'd have gone that route.
Yesterday I rode the Ninjette again, out for a good part of the day, 215 miles, another great day to ride, I left home in Arlington MA, picked up 119 and 124 to Jaffrey, and then NH 137, my destination, to Hancock, and back to Jaffrey, then 119 west to 32 south, and back through MA. Mild day, riding through swirling falling leaves, etc. ... nice. I'm finding it a great bike for this kind of riding, now looking into minor suspension tweaks, since the stock suspension has no adjustments at all. So I found a good eBay shock for $50 from a 2010 (2008-2012 is an easy replacement) that has a preload adjusting ring.
The dash on the 1200 is apart, LEDs on order. Turns out I could have just consulted the ZRX forum to find out which LEDs to order, but no, I had to tear into it lol.
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Friday was probably my last commute of the season.
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Highs have dropped into the low 90’s here finally, so I decided to take the Aprilia out for a rip for the first time this year. I had moved it into the big garage a week ago and didn’t reconnect the charger. No ride for me.
Fucking batteries.
I took the Rappy for a ride on Sunday morning and did a little pre ride trail maintenance. Took the YZ450FX out in the afternoon and it totally kicked my ass in less than 15 miles… at least the ground was soft after several tip overs, with the freshly fallen leaves and pine needles
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I actually got a decent ride in. I stopped at a really nice little pond with a parking lot to take some pictures but they were doing a big Halloween fest for little kids. Buggered out of there asap. No scenic pictures but here she is at home.
First ride of the year, perfect 86 degrees. New battery and fresh fuel, power whoolies and grins.
I GOTTA take one of those for a spin!Quote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
Pure sex right there...Quote:
Originally Posted by gixxer72
I managed a nice little run Saturday, but no pics. From the Barnsteads I took back roads down to Massabesic Lake in Auburn. A quick trip around the lake for lunch on the outskirts of Manchghannistan. Then around the city to get out to Bedford, New Boston (stopped at Molly's for a quick beer), Weare, Goffstown, Dunbarton, Bow, then home.
Started out the day with thermals, layers and the liner. Ended the day in a short sleeve under the jacket with no liner. These days are getting harder to come by...
68 and sunny in November and I actually had some time to get out. Took a rip down to see some old co-workers on the silver bullet.
Rode some local loops on the Ninjette today --
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Rode to work. Was kinda tired after work so I skipped the gym and took a longer way home.
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Pencil me in for a test ride on that plz!Quote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
Again, no pics. Managed a decent loop up north this past weekend. Only 100+ miles or so. But got to his Hart's for lunch & brought dinners to some friends, one of whom recently underwent back surgery.
DEFINITELY getting out again this weekend. Fuck hunting! :lmao:
I'm debating whether or not to suck it up and ride it in tomorrow...Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
You certainly should. The mornings are not that bad if you dress for it. The afternoons are perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
41 degrees at 640 this morning. Froze my nuts off on the way to work.
I'm totally NOT a cold weather person. It'll be a beauty ride home (except for Friday tourist traffic), but the mornings are still pretty frigid and it'll be in the upper 30's to low 40's when I leave between 6:00-6:30am.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrettG
How long (time-wise) is your commute? What type of roads do you travel for it? Just trying to gauge it because it sounds like you guys are almost daring me.Quote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
Mine is 30 minutes unless I go our second location then its 50 minutes. I ride in the Berkshires from North Adams to Pittsfield or Lenox and I roll on MA8 then US7.. mountains, in town, and some limited state highway driving. Not "daring" you.. Encouraging you!!!
31° at 7:45 here, we had a heavy frostQuote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
32 degrees on the way to work this morning. I was nice and comfortable with my heated base layer, heated grips and Gore-tex.
Not a cold weather person...don't you own a sled?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
I'm not a good comparison for anything really. I work 1.5 miles from my house and park inside when I get to work. We haven't had frost down here and it's supposed to be 70 degrees this afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
the town painted a double yellow line on my road today, just in time to be scraped off by the winter plowing, something to aim at when they dump salt
waiting for temp to go up a couple more degrees before I go out, I need to spend the cake for a Givi windscreen for mt scooter
Mine is about 50-60 minutes, but the travel sounds similar...Quote:
Originally Posted by BrettG
Every year I tell myself I'm going heated. Then it never happens...Quote:
Originally Posted by SRTie4k
Two, actually! I got those to pass time during the winter. After two years of heavy use, they've both basically sat. This year they'll both be for sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by SRTie4k
About freezing at the house this morning, and as Randy said we had a pretty heavy frost. It may inch into the 60's today at the house. At the shop in Manchester it's a bit warmer.Quote:
Originally Posted by 01xj
www.warmnsafe.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
The best stuff out there IMO. Expensive to pony up the first time, but so worth it if you want to ride in complete comfort down into freezing temps. I'd recommend the dual controller, base layer and gloves at a minimum. Socks are great as well.
Use coupon "advforum". IIRC it's 20% off everything on the site, and usable infinitely.
I thought the same thing and then borrowed a friend's heated vest once. Next thing I knew I was buying heated jacket liner, heated pants, heated gloves, and finally heated socks. I get called a wimp but it feels like I'm wrapped in a warm blanket regardless of how low the temps get and it is AMAZING.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
Side benefit is I don't wear as many layers. Besides not feeling like a marshmallow man, I can adjust the temp as needed without pulling over.
59° now, I'm hoping for 63° when I leave for my dentist appointment and monthly pharmaceutical runQuote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
my new scooter has nice heated grips, I put em on low once and can't imagine using more, I almost had to put on winter gloves to insulate my hands from the heat
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Originally Posted by SRTie4k
It'll happen some day for sure. It's one of those things I seem to only think about when it's about the time it'd all come in handy. :lmao:Quote:
Originally Posted by OneCheekRider
I've got mixed feelings, I don't like being Michelin man but I've had the experience of electrical failures
Totally wussed out this morning. Below 40 when I left the house this morning, but that dipped to 35 once I got down in "the valley". I'll be spending the better part of tomorrow on the bike though.
are you riding out to the Toy Run in Chicopee?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoneman
Not a chance. I'll likely be in eastern, northern or western NH.Quote:
Originally Posted by BrettG