Pic of the Day - Page 79

SpudRider · 10-20-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Why not? It has a bigger motor than a Tercel I once had.

Indeed, why not?

Spud

MICRider · 10-21-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Best of both worlds :P

This guy lives in my area.

Lol, love it! Looks like the perfect combo to me!

(Plus, I'd love to have a Wing!) :wink:

FastDoc · 10-21-2012, 02:19 PM

The part that would concern me would be hitting the brakes, especially if you're turning, and even more so at low speed.

I've never ridden a bike with a trailer so it may not be an issue, I'm just thinking about the geometry and vectors.

FastDoc · 10-21-2012, 02:31 PM

Fall is setting in but it is currently cool and beautiful to ride right now.

This is the local hills by my house yesterday.

I got myself into a tight little dead end canyon. I had to pick up the back of the bike and pivot it around to get out. I was grateful the Yamaha engineers made this bike so light.

Another day in the local desert.

I found this huge grassy hilly area. No trails. Just stand up and gas it and go.

Weldangrind · 10-21-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I got myself into a tight little dead end canyon. I had to pick up the back of the bike and pivot it around to get out. I was grateful the Yamaha engineers made this bike so light.

When I get into a jam like that, I shut off the bike and pop it into first to lock up the rear wheel. I then stand behind the bike and grab the bars, pulling the bike up onto the back wheel. That allows a pivot turn, so I just spin it around in the direction I need to go. It only works if you're on level grade or slightly uphill.

Awesome pics! 8)

FastDoc · 10-22-2012, 12:11 AM

That's a great tip!

FastDoc · 10-28-2012, 08:08 PM

Warm (70's) but cloudy day.

Good for a ride.

Just a local ride in the Horse Heaven Hills by my house. Even saw a horse, and a cowgirl. 8)

Weldangrind · 10-29-2012, 10:14 AM

That bike is way too clean.

FastDoc · 10-29-2012, 12:11 PM

It's not from lack of use. I've not owned it too long and I've put 65-70 hours on it so far. That's as much as some guys ever ride a bike.

I just wash it ever few rides. Yesterday was unusual in that the ground was just slightly damp from an earlier rain but not wet or muddy. Therefor the bike stayed mostly clean! No dust!

FastDoc · 11-05-2012, 03:25 PM

Here's a lovely custom Gold Wing 'cafe' I'd be proud to ride.

Weldangrind · 11-05-2012, 10:27 PM

That's beautifully executed! I bet it would be big fun to try and corner a one litre boxer.

FastDoc · 11-05-2012, 11:23 PM

I'm thinking once a guy got used to the lean angle with the long wheelbase it would handle quite well, for it's vintage 8) .

Recall the original Gold Wing was meant to be a superbike, not a tourer. That role was invented ex-post-facto by the end users. :wink:

FastDoc · 11-08-2012, 02:51 PM

katoranger · 11-08-2012, 03:13 PM

SpudRider · 11-08-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Here's a lovely custom Gold Wing 'cafe' I'd be proud to ride.

That bike is beautiful!

Spud

10-21-2012, 02:19 PM	#1173
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The part that would concern me would be hitting the brakes, especially if you're turning, and even more so at low speed. I've never ridden a bike with a trailer so it may not be an issue, I'm just thinking about the geometry and vectors. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-21-2012, 02:31 PM	#1174
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Fall is setting in but it is currently cool and beautiful to ride right now. This is the local hills by my house yesterday. I got myself into a tight little dead end canyon. I had to pick up the back of the bike and pivot it around to get out. I was grateful the Yamaha engineers made this bike so light. Another day in the local desert. I found this huge grassy hilly area. No trails. Just stand up and gas it and go. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-22-2012, 12:11 AM	#1176
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That's a great tip! __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-28-2012, 08:08 PM	#1177
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Warm (70's) but cloudy day. Good for a ride. Just a local ride in the Horse Heaven Hills by my house. Even saw a horse, and a cowgirl. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-29-2012, 10:14 AM	#1178
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That bike is way too clean. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-29-2012, 12:11 PM	#1179
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's not from lack of use. I've not owned it too long and I've put 65-70 hours on it so far. That's as much as some guys ever ride a bike. I just wash it ever few rides. Yesterday was unusual in that the ground was just slightly damp from an earlier rain but not wet or muddy. Therefor the bike stayed mostly clean! No dust! __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-05-2012, 03:25 PM	#1180
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Here's a lovely custom Gold Wing 'cafe' I'd be proud to ride. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-05-2012, 10:27 PM	#1181
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's beautifully executed! I bet it would be big fun to try and corner a one litre boxer. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-05-2012, 11:23 PM	#1182
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'm thinking once a guy got used to the lean angle with the long wheelbase it would handle quite well, for it's vintage 8) . Recall the original Gold Wing was meant to be a superbike, not a tourer. That role was invented ex-post-facto by the end users. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-08-2012, 02:51 PM	#1183
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	__________________ Happy to serve.
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11-08-2012, 03:13 PM	#1184
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	__________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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