Old Man Winter - Page 4

mrlmd1 · 03-04-2011, 08:20 PM

Don't go away, we need the videos of your rides. Just jealous we don't have that scenery down here, too flat.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-04-2011, 09:19 PM

I find it a good sign when somebody moves on to another bike but still hangs around here. Firstly, we still have that person's experience to draw upon. Second, we get to see what they move up to and find out why that particular bike was chosen. I never had a GZ. I was here to represent Lynda and her GZ. Got great tips and ideas for the bike from the more knowledgeable members and saved a lot of headaches. Lynda has moved on to a M-50 and now I can relate to others my experiences with both the GZ and the "M". This is a great forum and tutoring new riders is fun and hopefully keeps them safe and out of trouble.

blaine · 03-04-2011, 10:32 PM

When I sold my G.Z and bought my 454 I joined a couple of other forums.This forum is by far the best,and still my favorite one,and my most visited. :cool:

:2tup:

mrlmd1 · 03-05-2011, 08:50 AM

It has become a much more relaxed friendly place where we have become friends across space and distance. We can have any type of conversation, even about motorcycles, the thing that binds up together, Kudos to all of us. :2tup: :2tup:

music man · 03-05-2011, 10:50 AM

Agreed, I got rid of My GZ, got a different bike, found and signed up to a forum for that bike, made exactly one post to introduce myself, and really haven't been back on there much since, even to read other peoples posts.

This forum is the best out there, I like it because a more diverse group of people seem to get all Geezered up compared to other bikes.

cayuse · 03-06-2011, 01:05 AM

I couldn't resist it anymore! We got the first hint of spring in these parts this weekend, so I changed the oil, topped up the tires, backed her out of the garage and fired her up! Mounted a new Bad Boy horn a few weeks ago and tried it out today; that thing is ear-splitting! The riding season is not far away! :biggrin:

alanmcorcoran · 03-06-2011, 10:20 PM

Got a little cocky out here in Endless Summer Land... rode off to the courts in my tennis sweats/sneakers and the mesh jacket. Forecast: Partly Cloudy.

Part of the cloudy starting coming down halfway through the first set and by the end of the second, it was pretty much partly raining. Got to test out the mesh jacket with the liner in, in the rain on the way home. My visibility wasn't the greatest and I wasnt exactly comfy with my face and ears getting all wet, but the jacket kept the torso dry. Between the windshield, the flip up on the 3/4 and my glasses, there's a lot of droplets to look through. Pretty much have to flip it up and look over the shield to see anything. So you get to experience the wind and water rushing through your face...

If I had to go more than 25 miles or so, my tennis shoes would have soaked through, but I made it into the garage before I was too soaked.

Moedad · 03-07-2011, 01:32 PM

The drizzle was to balance out the spectacular day on Saturday.

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Got a little cocky out here in Endless Summer Land... rode off to the courts in my tennis sweats/sneakers and the mesh jacket. Forecast: Partly Cloudy.

Part of the cloudy starting coming down halfway through the first set and by the end of the second, it was pretty much partly raining. Got to test out the mesh jacket with the liner in, in the rain on the way home. My visibility wasn't the greatest and I wasnt exactly comfy with my face and ears getting all wet, but the jacket kept the torso dry. Between the windshield, the flip up on the 3/4 and my glasses, there's a lot of droplets to look through. Pretty much have to flip it up and look over the shield to see anything. So you get to experience the wind and water rushing through your face...

If I had to go more than 25 miles or so, my tennis shoes would have soaked through, but I made it into the garage before I was too soaked.

alanmcorcoran · 03-07-2011, 06:43 PM

Moedad - we have to hookup with our new 650's. The rain has effed up Cleveland pretty good - maybe we could just go down to Cook's and on to Dana Point or something. Or maybe explore some more of Malibu...

Water Warrior 2 · 03-08-2011, 12:45 AM

Today was a nice day and I probably could have dug up enough energy to unleash the bike but other plans got in the way. Was actually not raining, sunshine was evident(WOW) and temps were above freezing. A few riders were out in my neck of the woods looking for a hot coffee. Me, I was caging it. Went to the big city to find some decent footwear. Size 12 and a 4E width is not too common in a smaller community like Squamish. I can't imagine going shopping for shoes in riding gear with all the added weight and bulk. Proud to be a Wimp.

03-04-2011, 08:20 PM	#31
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Old Man Winter Don't go away, we need the videos of your rides. Just jealous we don't have that scenery down here, too flat. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-04-2011, 09:19 PM	#32
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Old Man Winter I find it a good sign when somebody moves on to another bike but still hangs around here. Firstly, we still have that person's experience to draw upon. Second, we get to see what they move up to and find out why that particular bike was chosen. I never had a GZ. I was here to represent Lynda and her GZ. Got great tips and ideas for the bike from the more knowledgeable members and saved a lot of headaches. Lynda has moved on to a M-50 and now I can relate to others my experiences with both the GZ and the "M". This is a great forum and tutoring new riders is fun and hopefully keeps them safe and out of trouble.
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03-04-2011, 10:32 PM	#33
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Old Man Winter When I sold my G.Z and bought my 454 I joined a couple of other forums.This forum is by far the best,and still my favorite one,and my most visited. :cool: :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-05-2011, 08:50 AM	#34
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Old Man Winter It has become a much more relaxed friendly place where we have become friends across space and distance. We can have any type of conversation, even about motorcycles, the thing that binds up together, Kudos to all of us. :2tup: :2tup:
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03-05-2011, 10:50 AM	#35
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Old Man Winter Agreed, I got rid of My GZ, got a different bike, found and signed up to a forum for that bike, made exactly one post to introduce myself, and really haven't been back on there much since, even to read other peoples posts. This forum is the best out there, I like it because a more diverse group of people seem to get all Geezered up compared to other bikes. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-06-2011, 01:05 AM	#36
cayuse Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 444	Re: Old Man Winter I couldn't resist it anymore! We got the first hint of spring in these parts this weekend, so I changed the oil, topped up the tires, backed her out of the garage and fired her up! Mounted a new Bad Boy horn a few weeks ago and tried it out today; that thing is ear-splitting! The riding season is not far away! :biggrin: __________________ Lovin' every minute of it. 2005 GZ250 (sold after 26000km) 2013 CB500XA
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03-06-2011, 10:20 PM	#37
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Old Man Winter Got a little cocky out here in Endless Summer Land... rode off to the courts in my tennis sweats/sneakers and the mesh jacket. Forecast: Partly Cloudy. Part of the cloudy starting coming down halfway through the first set and by the end of the second, it was pretty much partly raining. Got to test out the mesh jacket with the liner in, in the rain on the way home. My visibility wasn't the greatest and I wasnt exactly comfy with my face and ears getting all wet, but the jacket kept the torso dry. Between the windshield, the flip up on the 3/4 and my glasses, there's a lot of droplets to look through. Pretty much have to flip it up and look over the shield to see anything. So you get to experience the wind and water rushing through your face... If I had to go more than 25 miles or so, my tennis shoes would have soaked through, but I made it into the garage before I was too soaked. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-07-2011, 06:43 PM	#39
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: Old Man Winter Moedad - we have to hookup with our new 650's. The rain has effed up Cleveland pretty good - maybe we could just go down to Cook's and on to Dana Point or something. Or maybe explore some more of Malibu... __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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03-08-2011, 12:45 AM	#40
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Old Man Winter Today was a nice day and I probably could have dug up enough energy to unleash the bike but other plans got in the way. Was actually not raining, sunshine was evident(WOW) and temps were above freezing. A few riders were out in my neck of the woods looking for a hot coffee. Me, I was caging it. Went to the big city to find some decent footwear. Size 12 and a 4E width is not too common in a smaller community like Squamish. I can't imagine going shopping for shoes in riding gear with all the added weight and bulk. Proud to be a Wimp.
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