Did You Ride Today? Where To and How Far? - Page 18

ToeJam · 02-18-2012, 07:17 AM

Doesn't look like I'll be riding today.

Loafer · 02-18-2012, 07:20 AM

Holy Crap! Shut the front door!

**coacha** · 02-18-2012, 06:40 PM

Got in a little 30 miler today, which is a shame because the weather was perfect. But I did get my Zumo 450 mounted and wired, so it wasn't that bad of a day.

george james · 02-18-2012, 07:44 PM

Rode 270 miles 2da,,,,,felt good, i like it, love it, want more of it, come on spring!!!!

ponch · 02-19-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by coacha

Got in a little 30 miler today, which is a shame because the weather was perfect. But I did get my Zumo 450 mounted and wired, so it wasn't that bad of a day.

On which bike? We have to keep a tally.

**coacha** · 02-19-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

On which bike? We have to keep a tally.

The KawaTanker

. Just put a new to me Zumo 450 on it and wanted to check it to make sure it was working properly. Getting ready for a BBG and Cape Fear 1000 later this spring.

Took the Beemer for about 80 mile ride today. Wind gusts of about 30 MPH made it a challenge at times.

Bud2rat · 02-19-2012, 06:16 PM

Hey George James. What part of eastern NC are you located. I, too, live in the eastern NC. Maybe, we can get together and ride. Let me know if interested. Ride Safe.

blowndodge · 02-19-2012, 08:50 PM

Dave Marie and I road 350 miles today

Dave · 02-19-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Dave Marie and I road 350 miles today

What he failed to mention is we stop at an overlook for a great view of the valley. When we went to leave as I hit the starter button on my Ultra there was a snap sound from my battery and my voltage dropped to 5 volts. My battery has been getting weak for a couple of months and my luck just ran out.

Brad had to push me and the bike around 100 feet through gravel to the road. Once on the road he was able push me enough where I was able to pop the clutch and get it started.

We stopped by Temecula Harley Davidson and I was able to buy a new battery.

Say what you want about HD but their service department was closed so the salesman came outside and helped me swap the batterys out. I don't think any other brand's salesman would have helped.

So the moral of the story is, when you know the battery is going out, replace it. Because it will fail when you're out in nowhere land.

Thanks Brad for the push start!

**BudMan** · 02-19-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Dave Marie and I road 350 miles today

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

What he failed to mention is we stop at an overlook for a great view of the valley. When we went to leave as I hit the starter button on my Ultra there was a snap sound from my battery and my voltage dropped to 5 volts. My battery has been getting weak for a couple of months and my luck just ran out.

Brad had to push me and the bike around 100 feet through gravel to the road. Once on the road he was able push me enough where I was able to pop the clutch and get it started.

We stopped by Temecula Harley Davidson and I was able to buy a new battery.

Say what you want about HD but their service department was closed so the salesman came outside and helped me swap the batterys out. I don't think any other brand's salesman would have helped.

So the moral of the story is, when you know the battery is going out, replace it. Because it will fail when you're out in nowhere land.

Thanks Brad for the push start!

Thanks for the follow up. I wondered who the hell Dave Marie was.

cactusjack · 02-20-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BudMan

Thanks for the follow up. I wondered who the hell Dave Marie was.

Apparently BD hasn't found the comma key on his laptop.

blowndodge · 02-21-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Apparently BD hasn't found the comma key on his laptop.

comma comma down doobie doo down down...
comma comma down doobie doo down down...
comma comma down doobie doo down down...

Found it!!

Loafer · 02-20-2012, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Say what you want about HD but their service department was closed so the salesman came outside and helped me swap the batterys out. I don't think any other brand's salesman would have helped.

You are right Dave, I had a battery go out on me in Ausable, N.Y. at 4:30 on a Saturday afternoon. I called all the shops in Plattsburgh and the only one willing to help me was the HD dealer. He stayed and let all his employees go home. Sold me a battery at wholesale price, gave me his business card with home phone number. And told me if I had problems on the way home to call him, and he would come and pick me up with his truck and haul us back home. I sent a lot of friends his way over the years. (He has since sold the business and moved on to other interest).
That was really decent of him, and without him I don't know how I would have gotten by that day.

ToeJam · 02-19-2012, 10:01 PM

Rode a mere 60ish miles today with no destination.

blowndodge · 02-19-2012, 11:17 PM

Dave letting his battery get weak i understand your confusion thinking Dave has a mangina!! I almost had a heart attack pushing that worthless fuck!!

02-18-2012, 07:17 AM	#1
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02-18-2012, 06:40 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Got in a little 30 miler today, which is a shame because the weather was perfect. But I did get my Zumo 450 mounted and wired, so it wasn't that bad of a day. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Dave Marie and I road 350 miles today __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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02-19-2012, 10:01 PM	#14
ToeJam Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 467	Rode a mere 60ish miles today with no destination. __________________ Jim / Houston Texas VBA #01936 VROC #34478 TexasVROC 2010 Nomad
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02-18-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
george james Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: eastern nc Posts: 308	Rode 270 miles 2da,,,,,felt good, i like it, love it, want more of it, come on spring!!!!
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02-19-2012, 06:16 PM	#7
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Hey George James. What part of eastern NC are you located. I, too, live in the eastern NC. Maybe, we can get together and ride. Let me know if interested. Ride Safe.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Dave letting his battery get weak i understand your confusion thinking Dave has a mangina!! I almost had a heart attack pushing that worthless fuck!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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