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**glwilson** · 04-30-2011, 08:08 PM

Schedule's been extremely busy and the weather wet so far here too.

I haven't set any records for riding this year either.

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I finally bought a motorcycle jack yesterday. Put it together and had my neighbor help me put the bike up on it the first time; just in case I screwed something up!

Let me tell you... I was just a bit nervous; but things went well and I am confident with it now.

I looked at more expensive jacks (and boy can you spend money on those things if you wanted to); but opted for one that was far-less expensive from a regional farm-supply store located here. It will work for what I need.

Rain is possible tomorrow; so I'll work on the bike some instead of riding if it does rain.

1600bluekaw · 05-01-2011, 08:18 AM

It was a beautiful day yesterday (Sat) the temp was up to 77 a little windy. Had a surprise birthday party for youngest son 16yrs old 1-4 pm But after the party was over we got the bike out and rode on some great roads. Stopped & had dinner then made our way home. It was only about 70 miles round trip but it felt great to get out. We went to a biker friends house & made plans for our next ride. Good thing we took the car because we did not leave till around 2am and feeling quite good after the intake of some drinks.

Not feeling to swell this morning as I type this post

ponch · 05-01-2011, 09:51 AM

I did only 50 miles yesterday. It's been windy as hell, so I took the topcase off to see if that helped, it did.

**wanderer** · 05-01-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I did only 50 miles yesterday. It's been windy as hell, so I took the topcase off to see if that helped, it did.

So, it's your topcase that has been causing all the wind lately? In that case I think you should leave it off! :)

ponch · 05-01-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

I did only 50 miles yesterday. It's been windy as hell, so I took the topcase off to see if that helped, it did.

So, it's your topcase that has been causing all the wind lately? In that case I think you should leave it off! :)

No, but the bike doesn't handle as well in strong winds with it on the bike.

04-30-2011, 08:08 PM	#46
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	NCR Weather improving... Schedule's been extremely busy and the weather wet so far here too. I haven't set any records for riding this year either. :(" title="" border="0"/> I finally bought a motorcycle jack yesterday. Put it together and had my neighbor help me put the bike up on it the first time; just in case I screwed something up! Let me tell you... I was just a bit nervous; but things went well and I am confident with it now. I looked at more expensive jacks (and boy can you spend money on those things if you wanted to); but opted for one that was far-less expensive from a regional farm-supply store located here. It will work for what I need. Rain is possible tomorrow; so I'll work on the bike some instead of riding if it does rain. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2011, 08:18 AM	#47
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	NCR Weather improving... It was a beautiful day yesterday (Sat) the temp was up to 77 a little windy. Had a surprise birthday party for youngest son 16yrs old 1-4 pm But after the party was over we got the bike out and rode on some great roads. Stopped & had dinner then made our way home. It was only about 70 miles round trip but it felt great to get out. We went to a biker friends house & made plans for our next ride. Good thing we took the car because we did not leave till around 2am and feeling quite good after the intake of some drinks. Not feeling to swell this morning as I type this post __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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05-01-2011, 09:51 AM	#48
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	NCR Weather improving... I did only 50 miles yesterday. It's been windy as hell, so I took the topcase off to see if that helped, it did. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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