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[WayneJ]

FFs meeting at Twinny's in Galena Friday, 12:30 for lunch.

cyclingtom
BadCold
tomc47
sloburban
WayneJ
BrendaP
Hack
scott P

Who'd I forget? We don't want to leave anybody behind.

[JaxObsessed]

DAMMMMMMMMMM... All those miles leaning over on his arms..... his spine must be bionic.

Originally Posted by cyclingtom

Saw a story about this guy a couple years ago. Thought it would be an interesting read for some of you high mileage types (copied from Fireblades.org).


High Mileage Bikes - Britain's Highest Mileage Rider

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I was looking through some old bike mags recently and found this article in Bike May 2005. I find this sort of thing interesting as a motorcycle owner so thought I'd post some highlights.

The fella in question is a courier called Stan, who was in his early 60's at the time of the article. His list of bikes is as follows, along with the mileage he put on to each:

1983 Kawasaki GT550 - 15,000 miles
1984 Kawasaki GT750 - 184,000 - "Worst bike I ever bought"
1986 Yamaha FJ1100 - 30,000
1987 Yamaha FJ1200 - 14,000 in 3 weeks - returned to the dealer due to excessive vibration
1987 Yamaha FJ1200 - 90,000
1988 Honda VFR750 FJ - 140,000
1989 Honda VFR750 FK - 149,000 - knocked over at an airport, then traded in
1990 Honda VFR750 FL - 852,000 - engine replaced at 440,000 after it blew its head gasket
1996 Kawasaki ZZR1100 C3 - 252,000
1997 Kawasaki ZZR1100 D1 - 60,000 - written off
1998 Honda Blackbird - 410,000
2001 Honda Blackbird - 205,000 - current bike at the time of the article

Some mega mileages there, just goes to show those who worry about their bikes getting to 20 or 30k miles have only just scratched the surface.

Some other info:

• Oil and filter changed every week - using Honda oil filters but 10w40 car oil - the cheap stuff (that's what he used in the 852,000 mile VFR!!)
• RK chains last far longer than any others - usually 80,000 miles
• A Scottoiler is used to keep the chain 'saturated in oil'

Some more interesting points - we've had many discussions about oil and chains on here....

[02TAC]

Originally Posted by cyclingtom

A Scottoiler is used to keep the chain 'saturated in oil'
...

I know I like my Scottoiler!

[scott P]

Originally Posted by WayneJ

FFs meeting at Twinny's in Galena Friday, 12:30 for lunch.

cyclingtom
BadCold
tomc47
sloburban
WayneJ
BrendaP
Hack

scott P ?
H14 ?
"Walter" ?

Who'd I forget? We don't want to leave anybody behind.

Walter is out.....bad switch
Kevin is riding straight up from Hburg

I'll see you tomorrow at 1045........at the shop???

[WayneJ]

Originally Posted by scott P

I'll see you tomorrow at 1045........at the shop???

I'll be here.

[scott P]

Today was the second time I've went to Twinny's for lunch. I love soup and had the crab bisque the first time and the chicken noodle today. Both were excellent, I actually ate two bowls of the chicken noodle today. The place is on the small side, but the service are very nice and prompt. Also, almost every table was taken...so in a small town as this is, obviously they are doing something right! Good prices, but only accept cash. Just something to be prepared for, I don't normally carry cash but bank next door has an ATM.


That could be some handy info right there

[WayneJ]

Cash is king.

Just pretend you're going to West Virginia and take plenty of cash.

[sloburban]

Are we making a beer run when we get to Skyclads or on the way there?

[WayneJ]

Food and beer run after we get there.

Unless we stop on the way.

[scott P]

Minimum one case and no mixing of brands

[BadCold]

Originally Posted by scott P

Today was the second time I've went to Twinny's for lunch. I love soup and had the crab bisque the first time and the chicken noodle today. Both were excellent, I actually ate two bowls of the chicken noodle today. The place is on the small side, but the service are very nice and prompt. Also, almost every table was taken...so in a small town as this is, obviously they are doing something right! Good prices, but only accept cash. Just something to be prepared for, I don't normally carry cash but bank next door has an ATM.


That could be some handy info right there

I hear they even have bitches and gravy!!

[cyclingtom]

I might be about 15min. late to Twinny's.

Kid sitter issue....

[scott P]

Originally Posted by BadCold

I hear they even have bitches and gravy!!

I'm all over that!!!

Just got done replacing the idler pulley on the wifes Accord.......a pain in the a$$.

Time to get cleaned up and packed. See you FF's tomorrow!

[JaxObsessed]

Originally Posted by scott P

Minimum one case and no mixing of brands

Stop in any bar for sixpack take out. "Distributors" only sell 24x cases and kegs.

[BadCold]

Look at what I wake up to this morning.




What appears to be some very rare seen motorcycles on the Delmarva Peninsula these days.