11-10-2014, 09:12 AM | #61 |
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Where in the world is his new job? No internet access?
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11-10-2014, 09:27 AM | #62 |
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yes, i ve been wondering as well what happened to him, but the main thing is that he s alright.
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12-21-2014, 09:04 AM | #63 |
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Still nothing from FastDoc?
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11-24-2015, 02:52 AM | #64 | |
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Any updates now that Doc is back?
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11-25-2015, 10:43 PM | #65 |
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Fast doc is back!!!
PM sent, Darkrider :-)
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11-25-2015, 10:46 PM | #66 |
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The brief update for everybody on the Royal Enfield about 5000 miles, and the bike is doing beautifully over the course of the past year.
I have used it mostly as a commuter, and for local rides less then 150 miles or so. Ironically, I also find it the best bike in the stable to ride when I am going places with friends who are on Harley Davidson's. It is the only motorcycle I have that is slow enough that I am not frustrated to high holy heck that the Harleys can't keep up. With that said, the Harleys have higher top speeds of course, better acceleration, but the Royal Enfield does much better stopping, turning, and maneuvering. Ridden with Harley Davidson's, it actually does quite well. Mechanically, the bike has been near perfect. The only issues are I had the negative battery terminal break (common failure, from vibration) and a tiny oil leak at the inner kick shaft seal. The broken battery cable terminal I fixed myself with some parts from the auto parts store. I had the dealership fix the kickstart seal under warranty. It's took them forever, but it was done. It continues to be a favorite motorcycle, it is very antiquated in so many ways, and that is one of the things that makes it such a pleasure.
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11-26-2015, 01:32 AM | #67 |
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I'd love to throw a leg over a RE. They're so interesting!
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11-26-2015, 01:42 AM | #68 | |
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Pm received and answered! Thanks for the info!
Same here...might just do so during the road trip next summer since the route for our honeymoon does take us near a semi local RE dealer.
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11-26-2015, 12:08 PM | #69 |
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Weld, I think you and/or your son would love riding ithe Enfield. I think it would suit your personalities and desires in a motorcycle quite excellently. As I have said before, I am at a stage in life where what I am after is interesting. I find Chinese bikes interesting. I think that the Royal Enfield Is very interesting.
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11-26-2015, 12:08 PM | #70 |
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Darkrider, I will be interested to follow your progress on the Honda, and see what you have to say after you ride an Enfield :-)
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11-26-2015, 12:10 PM | #71 |
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I am very curious as to what riding in Saskatchewan is like. I am assuming a lot of straight roads through Prairie type environment? I would imagine Harleys and another cruisers are popular up there? How does the Interceptor handle the roads? Are there a lot of off-road riding opportunities? What are they like? I would assume that you're riding season is over for the year?
I have not had the privilege of riding in your province, but I have discovered that the roads in British Columbia and Alberta were in tremendously good condition, especially given the harsh winters.
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11-26-2015, 08:27 PM | #73 |
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One of the most beautiful areas in SK is few hours east of Darkrider, in the Carrot River region. It's stunning in the fall.
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11-27-2015, 01:01 AM | #74 |
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I need to see more of Canada.
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That you do...and i think i got a blank pm from ya doc
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