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Started by 4strings, March 02, 2011, 12:50:09 AM

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4strings

March 02, 2011, 12:50:09 AM
I finally got the GS back together and took her out today since it was so nice (SE Wisconsin, High of 36).  It was so great getting out to ride again albeit I put on winter bibs before going out on the highway.  I can't wait for a little nicer weather here!  :woohoo:
'93 GS500E
-15T Front Sprocket
-Bar-end Mirrors
-ProGrip Gel Grips
-GSX600 Rear Shock
-CBR900RR Front Pegs
-Fenderectomy
-Custom Stealth Tail light
-Scorpion Battery
-Progressive Fork Springs
-WOLO Dual Tone Air Horn
-12V Accessory Outlet
-Ebay Carbon Look [lol]Levers
-CNC Aluminum Fork Brace

scratch

#1
March 02, 2011, 09:24:20 AM
Right on!
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

atvwarrior

#2
March 02, 2011, 10:58:06 AM
Yea I rode mine yesterday to , It was only 30 here . I rode for about 2 1/2 hours and today spent about 3 getting her cleaned back up , Lots of salt on the roads still . But it was a great ride I had fun  , glad to see others have the itch to ride to . My wifes uncle is heading to daytona for bike week , man do I wish I could go to .
Spring is here yea

bill14224

#3
March 06, 2011, 08:06:07 AM
Quote from: 4strings on March 02, 2011, 12:50:09 AM
I finally got the GS back together and took her out today since it was so nice (SE Wisconsin, High of 36).  It was so great getting out to ride again albeit I put on winter bibs before going out on the highway.  I can't wait for a little nicer weather here!  :woohoo:

I bet you're not riding today!  We just got a thaw here too but it turned cold overnight and it's snowing again.  Now it looks like January again, dammit!
V&H pipes, K&N drop-in, seat by KnoPlace.com, 17/39 sprockets, matching grips, fenderectomy, short signals, new mirrors - 10 scariest words: "I'm here from the government and I'm here to help!"

tt_four

#4
March 06, 2011, 09:37:23 AM
Went out yesterday for a short ride. I've got some work to do on the bike and I wanted to get it inspected before I did anything to it just to make sure it was inspected and ready to go when I'm done. It was only 50-55 and raining, but it was still nice to be out.

TCARZ

#5
March 11, 2011, 06:57:38 PM
I'm going to pick up my new 08 GS500F @ the dealer on Sven Patricks Day. It is supposed to be rain/thunderstorms a couple of days before. That will help the salt/sand factor. It should be in the 40's. Warm enough for 14 miles of hwy riding. Glad they installed my new windscreen. I ordered Nelson Rigg touring bags. The new full face will have to wait for a while.

Happy trails, you guys!  :cool:
2008 GS500F
mods: Zero Gravity touring

Toogoofy317

#6
March 12, 2011, 08:03:52 AM
Maybe just me but I think a FF helmet would have come before a windshild and touring bags on the "F" model  :dunno_white: .

Mary
2004 F, Fenderectomy, barends, gsxr-pegs, pro grip gel covers, 15th JT sprocket, stock decals gone,custom chain guard,GSXR integrated mirrors, flush mount signals, 150 rear tire,white rims, rebuilt top end, V&H Exhaust, Custom heel and chain guard (Adidasguy)

TCARZ

#7
March 12, 2011, 11:10:35 AM
Mary- I have a nice FF helmet, but it's 10 years old. I thought that I should get a new one. I would like to wait and  go to a mc show to try on various styles, to make sure I get the right fit.

Yeah, I know it sounded kinda lame.  :icon_rolleyes:
2008 GS500F
mods: Zero Gravity touring

mister

#8
March 12, 2011, 01:50:16 PM
When you said "first ride this year" for some reason this image of a bike came to mind...



  :icon_mrgreen:
GS Picture Game - Lists of Completed Challenges & Current Challenge http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGame and http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGameList2

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Toogoofy317

#9
March 12, 2011, 03:39:51 PM
You need to ditch a 10 y/o helmet won't protect you properlly in a get off. The inside foam probably has deteriorated quite a bit in a decade!

Mary
2004 F, Fenderectomy, barends, gsxr-pegs, pro grip gel covers, 15th JT sprocket, stock decals gone,custom chain guard,GSXR integrated mirrors, flush mount signals, 150 rear tire,white rims, rebuilt top end, V&H Exhaust, Custom heel and chain guard (Adidasguy)

yamahonkawazuki

#10
March 13, 2011, 01:24:10 AM
Quote from: Toogoofy317 on March 12, 2011, 03:39:51 PM
You need to ditch a 10 y/o helmet won't protect you properlly in a get off. The inside foam probably has deteriorated quite a bit in a decade!

Mary
ive seen a few that hadnt. BUT i do agree wiht this
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
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neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

pave_spectre

#11
March 13, 2011, 01:45:02 AM
Quote from: mister on March 12, 2011, 01:50:16 PM
When you said "first ride this year" for some reason this image of a bike came to mind...



  :icon_mrgreen:

Why would anyone do that to a poor defenceless motorbike
I like a non-sequitur as much as the next Giraffe.

Twisted

#12
March 13, 2011, 02:16:11 AM Last Edit: March 13, 2011, 05:06:39 AM by Twisted
Why not? She has mounted just about everything else.  :tongue2:

Btw has she had a set of bolt ons installed? I don't remember them being that big?

nikfleisch

#13
March 13, 2011, 11:42:29 AM
Quote from: 4strings on March 02, 2011, 12:50:09 AM
I finally got the GS back together and took her out today since it was so nice (SE Wisconsin, High of 36).  It was so great getting out to ride again albeit I put on winter bibs before going out on the highway.  I can't wait for a little nicer weather here!  :woohoo:

where in se wisconsin?!?!
Death Before Dishonor!

jserio

#14
March 13, 2011, 07:21:43 PM
Quote from: pave_spectre on March 13, 2011, 01:45:02 AM
Quote from: mister on March 12, 2011, 01:50:16 PM
When you said "first ride this year" for some reason this image of a bike came to mind...



  :icon_mrgreen:

Why would anyone do that to a poor defenceless motorbike

There's a bike in this picture?  :dunno_white:
finally a homeowner!
2009 Toyota Corolla LE

mister

#15
March 13, 2011, 11:43:26 PM
Quote from: jserio on March 13, 2011, 07:21:43 PM
Quote from: pave_spectre on March 13, 2011, 01:45:02 AM
Quote from: mister on March 12, 2011, 01:50:16 PM
When you said "first ride this year" for some reason this image of a bike came to mind...



  :icon_mrgreen:

Why would anyone do that to a poor defenceless motorbike

There's a bike in this picture?  :dunno_white:

Yeah, it is showing cleavage and wearing earrings.  :thumb:

Michael
GS Picture Game - Lists of Completed Challenges & Current Challenge http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGame and http://tinyurl.com/GS500PictureGameList2

GS500 Round Aust Relay http://tinyurl.com/GS500RoundAustRelay
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