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Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride - Pics added - Old Iron
« on: June 17, 2009, 06:18:04 AM »
Well, Crys and I have been invited to a fundraiser ride and BBQ in Saint John this Saturday for the Animal Rescue League.  Now this is about 2 1/2 hours from our home, it should be quite a trip if the weather holds.  We have been just puttering around every night for 45 min to an hour, so hopefully the saddle sores wont be too bad.  The main group of riders are from the "Riders of Antique Motorcycles, Saint John"  The guy that invited us has a nice Noton.  Will post some pics when we get back.

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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2009, 07:12:48 AM »
Safe ride James
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2009, 10:27:42 AM »
Quote from: upperlake on June 17, 2009, 07:12:48 AM
Safe ride James

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Let us know how the old girl gets on.
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2009, 10:36:31 AM »
Of course, we'll want pictures of the trip when you come back. :)

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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2009, 10:39:31 AM »
As much as I love our SOHCs, yours looks great too, I am a sucker for those Nortons man... can't wait to see those pics.
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2009, 03:56:08 AM »
Update
Looks like it will be a interesting ride today, rain, rain and more rain.  Need to go out and pop the tank off to double check my electrics are water proof.  Would be a lot drier on the GL1100 but I'm waiting on rings and bearings before I can start to put Samson back together.

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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2009, 05:42:45 PM »
Well, had all kinds of sun shine, only in liquid form.  Total of over 6 hours of saddle time, in the rain.

Still all in all it was a good time.

Will try to get the bike pics up soon.  Crys and I need to get some hot liquids into us.

James
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« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2009, 10:40:00 PM »
Only real bikers ride in the rain  ;D
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2009, 07:29:24 AM »
Still working on the pics.  Just though I would share some reminders with every one.  Rain, stoplights, and bikes can be SLIPPERY!!! I am approaching a green and it turns yellow, I touch the brakes and slid sideways into the intersection.  Nothing I could do but twist the grip.  Green, yellow, and then as I passed the centre of the intersection it was red.  I just glad the cagers where watching, would not have been a pretty sight.
Also when riding in the rain, watch out for deep wheel tracks that are full of water.  Hydroplaning on two wheels is NOT fun.
Ride safe
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2009, 01:20:00 PM »
Here are some picks of the bikes that showed up in the rain.  Most of these are BIG and I just haven't had time to resize them yet.
I'm not sure what this is.http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/016.jpg
1973 Triumph Bonneville 750http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/017.jpg
1974 Norton Commando 850http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/018.jpg
1970 BSA Thunderbolt 659http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/019.jpg
1971 BMWhttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/020.jpg
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Here is Surely in the lineuphttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/022.jpg
1972 Ducati 350http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/064.jpg
Another lineuphttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/Jun-20-09%20Bike%20lineup.jpg
Crys and I arriving in Saint John, Yes we were wethttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/Roam%20June%2020%202009%20029%20e.jpg
Crys and I at the Animal Rescue Leaguehttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/Roam%20June%2020%202009%20044%20g.jpg
I though I had a good pic of the CL350 but I guess not.

James

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There was a CB400 and a Royal Enfield in the garage.
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2009, 03:38:48 PM »
Quote from: clarkjh on June 21, 2009, 01:20:00 PM
Here are some picks of the bikes that showed up in the rain.  Most of these are BIG and I just haven't had time to resize them yet.
I'm not sure what this is.http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/016.jpg
Triumph Bonneville 750http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/017.jpg
Norton Commando 850http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/018.jpg
BSA Thunderbolt 659http://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/019.jpg
BMWhttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/020.jpg
CB750, can't get the file to link corrupt image I'm thinking
Here is Surely in the lineuphttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/022.jpg
Ducatihttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/064.jpg
Another lineuphttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/Jun-20-09%20Bike%20lineup.jpg
Crys and I arriving in Saint John, Yes we were wethttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/Roam%20June%2020%202009%20029%20e.jpg
Crys and I at the Animal Rescue Leaguehttp://cryscom.nb.ca/images/sjarlevent/Roam%20June%2020%202009%20044%20g.jpg
I though I had a good pic of the CL350 but I guess not.

James

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There was a CB400 and a Royal Enfield in the garage.


that commando gave me wood  ;D
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Re: Taking Surely on her first "Long" ride
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2009, 04:00:32 PM »
Quote from: bucky katt on June 21, 2009, 03:38:48 PM

that commando gave me wood  ;D

LOL, it is a nice bike, I can't wait to see the Royal Enfield running.
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