Vstar update

rusty rider · 02-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Here is an updated photo of my Vstar. I've added windshield, engine guards, and actually mounted the saddle bags.[attachment=0:88asj5g3]cold ride002.JPG[/attachment:88asj5g3]

rusty rider · 02-17-2009, 11:04 PM

I actually rode about 50 miles that day. The snow was really only bad on my driveway, and some of the secondary roads.[attachment=0:3dq169ad]cold ride004.JPG[/attachment:3dq169ad]

alanmcorcoran · 02-18-2009, 02:19 AM

Looks good. I see you figured out it takes a better picture with the sun behind your back! Now, if you could move it a smidge out of the tree shadows...

caroledee1 · 02-18-2009, 07:24 AM

Rusty rider,

Niiiiiiice! Thanks for posting the pictures and making me want one more. :biggrin:

Have fun on it!

mr. softie · 02-18-2009, 08:28 AM

What is your technique for riding on the snowy roads? I used to be able to do it on my Moto Guzzi, but I either have lost the knack or the GZ is not as capable at it. Tires maybe. Not having any success at all lately.

The bike looks good...enjoy and ride safe!

Easy Rider · 02-18-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mr. softie

What is your technique for riding on the snowy roads?

The only good technique is "DON'T" !! Really.
Wait at least until the snow and ice is OFF the roads.
And even then, don't ride in early morning or late evening as the melting snow from the side of the roads can turn into patches of black ice.

Want to ride in the snow just for fun ?? Find an empty park or farm field and have somebody standing by just incase...........

02-17-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
rusty rider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: terre haute Posts: 142	Vstar update Here is an updated photo of my Vstar. I've added windshield, engine guards, and actually mounted the saddle bags.[attachment=0:88asj5g3]cold ride002.JPG[/attachment:88asj5g3] __________________ Live life simple, so that others can simply live. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2009, 11:04 PM	#2
rusty rider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: terre haute Posts: 142	Re: Vstar update I actually rode about 50 miles that day. The snow was really only bad on my driveway, and some of the secondary roads.[attachment=0:3dq169ad]cold ride004.JPG[/attachment:3dq169ad] __________________ Live life simple, so that others can simply live.
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02-18-2009, 02:19 AM	#3
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Vstar update Looks good. I see you figured out it takes a better picture with the sun behind your back! Now, if you could move it a smidge out of the tree shadows... __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More… Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-18-2009, 07:24 AM	#4
caroledee1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 93	Re: Vstar update Rusty rider, Niiiiiiice! Thanks for posting the pictures and making me want one more. :biggrin: Have fun on it! __________________ Ride like you're invisible, not invincible.
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02-18-2009, 08:28 AM	#5
mr. softie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bucks Co. PA Posts: 361	Re: Vstar update What is your technique for riding on the snowy roads? I used to be able to do it on my Moto Guzzi, but I either have lost the knack or the GZ is not as capable at it. Tires maybe. Not having any success at all lately. The bike looks good...enjoy and ride safe! __________________ The real money in a gold rush is in supplying liqueur and women to the miners.... May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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