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internalcombust · 12-09-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BKMLWR

anyone do any riding today? I was getting the last of the firewood in but definitley felt like a ride day....

PC was nice enough to swing by my place on his KLR today.

He helped me stand around and look at the DRZ I was supposed to be working on.

PWRCRZR · 12-09-2012, 03:40 PM

Was a nice afternoon for a little ride....while I was riding home with cold finger tips I debated the merit of heated gloves vs grips...

The DRZ is looking good IC....not quite sure about those black shrouds though got to be matchy.......

matchy

Kaw4Life · 12-09-2012, 04:06 PM

After a nice hot soapy bath, time to warm the oil for a change. Rear wheel bearings making a lot noise, got them on order.

mikewillsmith · 12-09-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BKMLWR

anyone do any riding today? I was getting the last of the firewood in but definitley felt like a ride day....

Yup,

had a nice ride around to the corners of Knox county today. Always nice when you can get a ride in in Dec.

mikewillsmith · 12-09-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

Was a nice afternoon for a little ride...

Glad you found the time.

internalcombust · 12-09-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

..
got to be matchy.......

matchy

Ahhhhhhh!

EvilClown · 12-09-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jwrider

Another guy on a big heavy bike, riding the wide trails, whoop de do! I have ridden Highland Park, show me him riding the three to six diamond stuff and I will be impressed. You could ride a Goldwing where he went......

Being a mere mortal I'm impressed by anyone who can ride like that - big bike or little bike. He's coming up from the back picking them off. Granted they prolly aren't the AA riders and such but still, he was moving with 700 pounds (bike & rider) through the trail and the pack. Sure, a Goldwing might fit and can possibly be ridden through there but I'd be willing to bet a coffee it wouldn't be passing for long if at all.

Grabbed this from the thread I stumbled on tonight started by the dood with the video...

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Originally Posted by fastdirt505

...Hopefully we can get some more to join in because Highland park really had a great course for the big bikes...

Interesting back story for some of us. Looking forward to see more footage and the HP2 in action at some point. Apparently the rider ate this guy for lunch.

BKMLWR · 12-09-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

Was a nice afternoon for a little ride....while I was riding home with cold finger tips I debated the merit of heated gloves vs grips...

I was initially disappointed with my Gerbing G3 gloves but I learned a few things this year.....when I ride with fingers relaxed and not tightly wrapped around the grips the gloves were warmer. Those little elastic cords which are at the end of the gaunlets make a big difference when used.

even thought the gaunlets seem tight around the sleeves of the jacket.
the KLR will easily power the gloves and grips so I use both.
the MSR wind deflectors are a must for keeping the fingers warm too...
I was riding 15 miles to work at 18-20deg. this fall with warm hands....

EvilClown · 12-09-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BKMLWR

I was initially disappointed with my Gerbing G3 gloves but I learned a few things this year.....when I ride with fingers relaxed and not tightly wrapped around the grips the gloves were warmer. Those little elastic cords which are at the end of the gaunlets make a big difference when used.

even thought the gaunlets seem tight around the sleeves of the jacket.
the KLR will easily power the gloves and grips so I use both.
the MSR wind deflectors are a must for keeping the fingers warm too...
I was riding 15 miles to work at 18-20deg. this fall with warm hands....

Amazing how much more effective any heat is if you can cut the wind down.

Those hippo hand-like contraptions with grip heaters inside turn your bars into little toaster ovens.

Mudhen · 12-09-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BKMLWR

anyone do any riding today? I was getting the last of the firewood in but definitley felt like a ride day....

I took the 'berg around the backyard with the boys. A couple drops (for THEM!) due to wet leaves and hidden branches. I explained to them that a dirt ride in December is like a gift.

For me it was my first time on two wheels since August - which means as of September my 104 month streak is over...SUCK. FFF...and a FF to that. F.

F.

Suck.

Starting a new job, so another commuting bike is in order. CBR250R, top of the list. Thoughts on its highway manners??? I'd appreciate it if anyone has spent some serious time on one. $4k, 70mpg sounds really good to me...but can I really take it, day after day?????????

Thx guys.

Pat

Kaw4Life · 12-09-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudhen

I took the 'berg around the backyard with the boys. A couple drops (for THEM!) due to wet leaves and hidden branches. I explained to them that a dirt ride in December is like a gift.

For me it was my first time on two wheels since August - which means as of September my 104 month streak is over...SUCK. FFF...and a FF to that. F.

F.

Suck.

Starting a new job, so another commuting bike is in order. CBR250R, top of the list. Thoughts on its highway manners??? I'd appreciate it if anyone has spent some serious time on one. $4k, 70mpg sounds really good to me...but can I really take it, day after day?????????

Thx guys.

Pat

Who are you again ?

TinMan207 · 12-09-2012, 05:26 PM

ok, so it was a little more complicated than it looks, with all the red-neck engineering that had to be done, and I had a LOT of help that I am grateful for!!! Not even close to done yet.

PWRCRZR · 12-09-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudhen

I took the 'berg around the backyard with the boys. A couple drops (for THEM!) due to wet leaves and hidden branches. I explained to them that a dirt ride in December is like a gift.

For me it was my first time on two wheels since August - which means as of September my 104 month streak is over...SUCK. FFF...and a FF to that. F.

F.

Suck.

Starting a new job, so another commuting bike is in order. CBR250R, top of the list. Thoughts on its highway manners??? I'd appreciate it if anyone has spent some serious time on one. $4k, 70mpg sounds really good to me...but can I really take it, day after day?????????

Thx guys.

Pat

Check with Justdrew...he has a Ninja 250 he has put a lot of seat time on..not quite the same but pretty close for what you are asking. I think I recall reading the Honda was a little smoother on highway runs.

Any time any day on a bike is a gift but this time of year they are extra bonus days

TinMan207 · 12-09-2012, 05:38 PM

No really. LOTS more to do!

Words alone do not begin to express my gratitude for all your help Tim!

justdrew · 12-09-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PWRCRZR

Check with Justdrew...he has a Ninja 250 he has put a lot of seat time on..not quite the same but pretty close for what you are asking. I think I recall reading the Honda was a little smoother on highway runs.

Any time any day on a bike is a gift but this time of year they are extra bonus days

My .02

My mini-ninja never fails to put a smile on my face every time I ride it. The thing turns in like nothing I've ever experienced. Keep it "spun up" and it'll make quick enough time on any road to keep you entertained. Highway manners are honestly really good, if ergonomically a bit small. Smooth running, reasonable wind protection, and anvil like reliability are to be found here.

The CBR would presumably take all these qualities and add EFI and available ABS, but then there is the new Ninja 300...

12-09-2012, 05:26 PM	#32292
TinMan207 Most often a lurker... Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Buxton, Maine -- most days Oddometer: 771	This is all I got done today ok, so it was a little more complicated than it looks, with all the red-neck engineering that had to be done, and I had a LOT of help that I am grateful for!!! Not even close to done yet. __________________ Life is a journey. The point is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Crap! What a RIDE!" 02 Suzuki DL1000 - 06 KLX250s - 06 Suzuki DL650 (the boys really) - 06 DR650

12-09-2012, 05:38 PM	#32294
TinMan207 Most often a lurker... Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Buxton, Maine -- most days Oddometer: 771	No really. LOTS more to do! Words alone do not begin to express my gratitude for all your help Tim! __________________ Life is a journey. The point is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Crap! What a RIDE!" 02 Suzuki DL1000 - 06 KLX250s - 06 Suzuki DL650 (the boys really) - 06 DR650 TinMan207 screwed with this post 12-09-2012 at 05:44 PM

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12-09-2012, 03:40 PM	#32282
PWRCRZR ^OP Grumpy Old Bastard Joined: May 2008 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Oddometer: 6,499	Was a nice afternoon for a little ride....while I was riding home with cold finger tips I debated the merit of heated gloves vs grips... The DRZ is looking good IC....not quite sure about those black shrouds though got to be matchy....... matchy

12-09-2012, 04:06 PM	#32283
Kaw4Life Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Maine Oddometer: 4,788	After a nice hot soapy bath, time to warm the oil for a change. Rear wheel bearings making a lot noise, got them on order.