What did you do today...

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#5381 Unread post by Arnaud »

Thank you Donna. I'm safe in my little country. But we were afraid about my young son. He was drinking with a friend in a "café" near the Bataclan when the attack started...
Doug, be sure we know the pain is the same all around the world, whatever is our color or nationality. But there, it was so close that the fear was added to the horror.
I often think of you , Donna, Doug, and of your friends (Connie and others) and read you on TMW. I regret having no more the opportunity to get on Vancouver Island ...
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#5382 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I sometimes think about coming downtown to meet you and your wife. Even with my limited French and her limited English....we still managed to have a nice evening.

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#5383 Unread post by jstark47 »

Mrs. Stark and I went to the Progressive international motorcycle show in New York City yesterday. Random thoughts and impressions:
  • - the motorcycling public IS graying. Most of the guys there look like me or older (I'm 59). Folks in their 50's, 60's and 70's out numbered 20- and 30- somethings 3 to 1.
    - the show is shrinking. Fewer vendors than in previous years
    - I was underwhelmed by the new BMW R1200RS and the S1000XR. Competent, but not exciting.
    - I was also underwhelmed by the new Triumph Street Twin. Felt cheap compared to the older Bonnevilles (I used to have a 2005 Bonne). I'm still making up my mind about the T120
    - Suzuki brought the 1250 Bandit back. Again. :roll:
    - Kawi still doesn't have a replacement for the KLX250S :roll:
    - Royal Enfields are tiny in real life. The Yamaha SR400 is even tinier
    - The Indian Roadmaster is gorgeous, but it weighs a ton. By comparison the Victory Vision, for all its bulk, feels much lighter.
    - The riding position of the big Harley touring bikes is uncomfortable for me. Period. If I ever get a bike of this type, it will probably be a Victory
    - The two bikes that clicked with me the most are several years old: Honda CB1100, and KTM 1190 Adventure (a superior motorcycle to the 1290 Adventure)
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#5384 Unread post by JackoftheGreen »

The sun came out today for awhile and the roads in our neighborhood dried out enough for me to take the 500R for a couple laps around the block. Very impressed with the power and maneuverability, and I fit on it a lot better than on Rubia's 250. My one concern, the side stand when folded rides right beneath the shift lever, close enough so that I have a hard time getting my toe under the lever without nudging the stand. Anyone else have this problem?

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#5385 Unread post by Johnj »

Hey Jack, I think there is a bolt and lock-nut, on the kickstand, to adjust where it sits while folded. If not try turning the shifter up one tooth on its spline.
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#5386 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I went out in the fog and frost to go shoot some photos....(I was in my car)

I went 50 in the 50 zone, 80 in the 80 zone....

Basically annoyed everyone else on the road. hahahahahahahaha
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#5387 Unread post by dr_bar »

For those that follow or see me on fb, you'll already be aware, but for those that don't, this will be news. I don't know if I'm excited or scared shiteless...

Official day was last Friday Jan 15th

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#5388 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I drove to Manning Park and back today so I could play in the snow. I'm sick of our constant rain.

Plenty of ravens hanging about today.
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I snow shoed around part of Lightning lake...the snow was too deep for just boots.
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#5389 Unread post by Wrider »

Hey guys, just checking in to say hi and see how things are going.

Blues, looks like you're having a good time!

Doc, congrats on retirement!
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#5390 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Wrider wrote:Hey guys, just checking in to say hi and see how things are going.

Blues, looks like you're having a good time!

Doc, congrats on retirement!
How are you? Working? Still a student? Married with kids? :mrgreen:
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