Topic: so.. on Sunday I'm cruising down a country road.....

[angeldeville]

and I pull up behind a little Honda, but I can't quite see what kind it is. It could be a twin but I'm not too sure.  He seems to be having a little difficulty keeping it going. The guy turns off on a side road, and as he turns I can finally see the 350Four on the side cover. 

I quickly hit the next drivewayand turn around and follow him down a dirt road, and into his driveway.
I figured I could at least help him get it running better.

So after talking to him for a few minutes, I find out this ride was his maiden voyage on this bike.
He knew about it for the last 2-3 years, and recently picked it up, did some tuning/cleaning.

After sharing a few tips on maintainence I mention that if he would like to part with it, I'd be happy to oblige. (My Mrs. is vertically challenged and a new rider)

so tonight the Mrs. comes with me to see it and she loves it!

It's a little too dark for pics right now but I promise some tomorrow.

13,000 miles and unfortunately she needs a new exhaust but she should clean up pretty good!

[medic09]

Congrats to your Mrs! That's a great purchase. 

I'm a little jealous.  My *little* woman is also vertically challenged, and opted for a Shadow VLX.  I think you guys have a better match up.

BTW, anytime you want to follow someone and help them get their bike in shape, feel free to fall in behind me!  Lessee...there's the electrical problem, the lousy mpg, the carbs need cleaning, re-jetting, and...and... 

I'm happy for y'all.  My dear departed dad would say "use it in good health"!

[ic455]

sometimes you find the best things on country roads!

[nickjtc]

sometimes you find the best things on country roads!

....except the gravel, that is.

[sparty]

sometimes you find the best things on country roads!

....except the gravel, that is.

And big piles of horse poop.

[nickjtc]

sometimes you find the best things on country roads!

....except the gravel, that is.

And big piles of horse poop.

...and the horses

[aptech77]

Damn cows!!! 

[angeldeville]

Congrats to your Mrs! That's a great purchase. 

I'm a little jealous.  My *little* woman is also vertically challenged, and opted for a Shadow VLX.  I think you guys have a better match up.

BTW, anytime you want to follow someone and help them get their bike in shape, feel free to fall in behind me!  Lessee...there's the electrical problem, the lousy mpg, the carbs need cleaning, re-jetting, and...and... 

I'm happy for y'all.  My dear departed dad would say "use it in good health"!

anytime you are in the area I'd be happy to help!

[medic09]

Congrats to your Mrs! That's a great purchase. 

I'm a little jealous.  My *little* woman is also vertically challenged, and opted for a Shadow VLX.  I think you guys have a better match up.

BTW, anytime you want to follow someone and help them get their bike in shape, feel free to fall in behind me!  Lessee...there's the electrical problem, the lousy mpg, the carbs need cleaning, re-jetting, and...and... 

I'm happy for y'all.  My dear departed dad would say "use it in good health"!

I'm "in the area" every day...and boy do I need help!  Ah, wait...you meant if the bike needs help... 
anytime you are in the area I'd be happy to help!

[ic455]

sometimes you find the best things on country roads!

....except the gravel, that is.

And big piles of horse poop.

...and the horses

those are the best things!!  that's how you know you're on a country road

[Rsnip988]

gravels not good but better than sand


RKS

[ic455]

sand and gravel are the best
(unless you are on your SOHC, better suited to MX, ATV, 4x4 P/U)

[Rsnip988]

my point exactly, tire + sand = pain

RKS

[ic455]

but if it's really loose sand it'll cushion the fall.  On the other hand, it does feel like sliding across a sheet of sandpaper HAHA 

I know, I know:  I'm funny but looks aren't everything.

[Rsnip988]

one of my friends said he hit the soft sand   "it didnt hurt too muych hitting it it was the scraping and burning that was painful"


RKS

[ic455]

one of my friends said he hit the soft sand   "it didnt hurt too muych hitting it it was the scraping and burning that was painful"


RKS

Yep, that's the bad part for sure.  Even worse if there happens to be bits of broken seashells in it: GAWD!