Empty Ride 3-16 (stupid little report)

[Dunkel]

I set up to go for a ride today. After setting my bike up I found out my battery was dead. I changed my plan to a ride of about 80 miles so I didn't have to get gas and bump start it. I filled up gas at my apartment, jumped the bike, and took off. It was a great day to ride, saw very few other vehicles. I had the roads to myself. Some high speed, some goaty, and some hardpack. I saw a whole lot of nothing. I was in the middle of nowhere, it was sweet.

I hit reserve at 70 miles :shock: (I had gas in my tailbag for backup)

The route



:love:



The fun begins





Rocks like this were everywhere













Beautiful weather but windy as hell. Crosswinds made the dirt interesting



a quick little 360 of previous spot (click on pic for larger version)

[Stretch67]

Are those the happy California cows I've been hearing so much about?

[GB]

Nothing stupid about it!! Nice ride and pics

[Dunkel]

Originally Posted by Stretch67

Are those the happy California cows I've been hearing so much about?

Well, they were happy 'till I rode by. (note to self: get quiet core insert)

[FlagRS]

That 360 shot is pretty cool - thanks

[MilleArp]

+1 on the 360'.

How bad was the bump start? Got 2 DRs here, never had to do it.

[Dunkel]

Originally Posted by MilleArp

How bad was the bump start? Got 2 DRs here, never had to do it.

On this trip I didn't have to bump start it. I jumped it with my car as I took off and didn't shut it down till I made it home.

I have had to bump it before and it is a pain in the butt. If you have a hill to get some speed it isn't bad, but on level ground I get a little workout out of it. It's quite a bit harder to do than my FZR and Seca. I don't know if that has anything to do with the FCR carb on it.

just give it a shot oe day for shits and giggles and see how it goes