Author Topic: Team Southeast Coastal - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV (Read 70547 times)

bender01 · « **Reply #175 on:** February 13, 2011, 05:37:03 PM »

Changed the oil in my 550K and 750F. Getting ready for the SOHC relay! I cant be the first on a 550 or an F so Im riding two in the relay! One Saturday and another Sunday! Got to be first at something this early!

Was on such a roll this beautiful sunny day that I managed to strip an exhaust screw on my 74! With an impact driver! Ill get it another day!

Trav-i · « **Reply #176 on:** February 14, 2011, 06:41:00 PM »

Well Bender,

Looks like you and I will be the some of the first F riders on the relay. I just got mine to the point where I can do test rides and isolate any other PO related problems. Looks like I'm down to getting a new chain, side cover (from Frankenbike), rear master kit, and a front caliper kit. Gotta love a lazy PO. But at least I'll have rear suspension on this trip!

bender01 · « **Reply #177 on:** February 14, 2011, 07:26:58 PM »

I was trying to get this one ready but It still needs to be cleaned and the 19 year old tires need replacing! I started the cleanup but stripped an exhaust bolt! I need more time before i drag it a couple hundred miles anyway. Oil carbs are done. Valves points sync still needs to be done. Cut the original? chain off the other day.

Rocker · « **Reply #178 on:** February 15, 2011, 06:59:31 AM »

Dropped my 750 off at my mechanics this past weekend. He'll have her for about 2 weeks. She'll be ready to go for the ride.

Cbowers · « **Reply #179 on:** February 15, 2011, 08:07:45 AM »

Since everyone else is posting pics, heres my bike

I got some saddlebags the other day, need to modify them a bit but think they will work fine.

And with the emblems ripped off. I hate branding on items.

bluezboy · « **Reply #180 on:** February 15, 2011, 08:22:53 AM »

Quote from: Cbowers on February 15, 2011, 08:07:45 AM

Since everyone else is posting pics, heres my bike

I got some saddlebags the other day, need to modify them a bit but think they will work fine.

And with the emblems ripped off. I hate branding on items.

Nice looking bike there. Where did you score the handle bars and the bags? I've been thinking about changing my bars, but I not sure how comfortable they would be on a long ride.?

bluezboy · « **Reply #181 on:** February 15, 2011, 08:23:46 AM »

Quote from: bender01 on February 13, 2011, 05:37:03 PM

Changed the oil in my 550K and 750F. Getting ready for the SOHC relay! I cant be the first on a 550 or an F so Im riding two in the relay! One Saturday and another Sunday! Got to be first at something this early! Was on such a roll this beautiful sunny day that I managed to strip an exhaust screw on my 74! With an impact driver! Ill get it another day!

I changed my oil yesterday, now I'm fighting the urge to go for a ride instead of letting her rest until the big day. Woe is me!

Cbowers · « **Reply #182 on:** February 15, 2011, 10:21:54 AM »

Quote from: bluezboy on February 15, 2011, 08:23:46 AM

Quote from: bender01 on February 13, 2011, 05:37:03 PM
Changed the oil in my 550K and 750F. Getting ready for the SOHC relay! I cant be the first on a 550 or an F so Im riding two in the relay! One Saturday and another Sunday! Got to be first at something this early! Was on such a roll this beautiful sunny day that I managed to strip an exhaust screw on my 74! With an impact driver! Ill get it another day!

I changed my oil yesterday, now I'm fighting the urge to go for a ride instead of letting her rest until the big day. Woe is me!

Ride that thing!!!

Bluezboy, to answer your questions.....The handlebars came from the local motorcycle junk yard. I have not the slightest idea what they are from. I just walked in looking for some low rise handlebars and this is what the guy dug up. They have about a two inch rise maybe.
Here is a better picture

As you mentioned they are not the most comfortable on long rides they kinda stress your lower back. But they look cool!

The bags were hangin on the wall at the local motorcycle shop, I went to get a tire mounted and talked myself into them(had been looking a a few different types online, this was one of them). Needed some way to haul stuff on the bike a backpack just won't cut it. I need to modify the front strap to clear the seat hinge and lock and they should work, hopefully. They are Coretech sport saddlebags if anyone is interested. I will post some more picks after I get them properly mounted
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/catalog/Sport-Saddlebags-p-149_31.html

bluezboy · « **Reply #183 on:** February 15, 2011, 06:15:34 PM »

Quote from: Cbowers on February 15, 2011, 10:21:54 AM

Quote from: bluezboy on February 15, 2011, 08:23:46 AM
Quote from: bender01 on February 13, 2011, 05:37:03 PM
Changed the oil in my 550K and 750F. Getting ready for the SOHC relay! I cant be the first on a 550 or an F so Im riding two in the relay! One Saturday and another Sunday! Got to be first at something this early! Was on such a roll this beautiful sunny day that I managed to strip an exhaust screw on my 74! With an impact driver! Ill get it another day!

I changed my oil yesterday, now I'm fighting the urge to go for a ride instead of letting her rest until the big day. Woe is me!

Ride that thing!!!

Bluezboy, to answer your questions.....The handlebars came from the local motorcycle junk yard. I have not the slightest idea what they are from. I just walked in looking for some low rise handlebars and this is what the guy dug up. They have about a two inch rise maybe.
Here is a better picture

As you mentioned they are not the most comfortable on long rides they kinda stress your lower back. But they look cool!

The bags were hangin on the wall at the local motorcycle shop, I went to get a tire mounted and talked myself into them(had been looking a a few different types online, this was one of them). Needed some way to haul stuff on the bike a backpack just won't cut it. I need to modify the front strap to clear the seat hinge and lock and they should work, hopefully. They are Coretech sport saddlebags if anyone is interested. I will post some more picks after I get them properly mounted
http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/catalog/Sport-Saddlebags-p-149_31.html

Yeah you're right, I'll have to keep on riding her before our trip. I could probably ride all day with those bars since I used to pedal my bike all over Georgia for days at a time, I think my old back could take it. They do make your bike look bad ass, I'm jealous! Maybe you'll let me sit on it when we stop for breaks.

Cbowers · « **Reply #184 on:** February 16, 2011, 06:04:24 AM »

Quote from: bluezboy on February 15, 2011, 06:15:34 PM

Yeah you're right, I'll have to keep on riding her before our trip. I could probably ride all day with those bars since I used to pedal my bike all over Georgia for days at a time, I think my old back could take it. They do make your bike look bad ass, I'm jealous! Maybe you'll let me sit on it when we stop for breaks.

Anytime you want to.

Trav-i · « **Reply #185 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:00:09 AM »

Just got all the last parts ordered up for my F. I really can't wait for March, this is gonna be fun! I feel left out I'm gonna have to get some better pics of my bike so I can post 'em. It may not look as good as CBowers ride, but it should do all right.

bluezboy · « **Reply #186 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:20:38 AM »

Quote from: Trav-i on February 16, 2011, 07:00:09 AM

Just got all the last parts ordered up for my F. I really can't wait for March, this is gonna be fun! I feel left out I'm gonna have to get some better pics of my bike so I can post 'em. It may not look as good as CBowers ride, but it should do all right.

ahhh nice to see another fan of Shaun the Sheep, he is so damn funny!

Trav-i · « **Reply #187 on:** February 16, 2011, 10:48:01 AM »

Quote from: bluezboy on February 16, 2011, 07:20:38 AM

Quote from: Trav-i on February 16, 2011, 07:00:09 AM
Just got all the last parts ordered up for my F. I really can't wait for March, this is gonna be fun! I feel left out I'm gonna have to get some better pics of my bike so I can post 'em. It may not look as good as CBowers ride, but it should do all right.

ahhh nice to see another fan of Shaun the Sheep, he is so damn funny!

HA HA! Your're the first person to know who my avatar is!

My niece Rebekah would be very proud of you.

Bluto · « **Reply #188 on:** February 16, 2011, 03:07:13 PM »

Quote from: Trav-i on February 16, 2011, 07:00:09 AM

Just got all the last parts ordered up for my F. I really can't wait for March, this is gonna be fun! I feel left out I'm gonna have to get some better pics of my bike so I can post 'em. It may not look as good as CBowers ride, but it should do all right.

Alright now.........Y'all keep showin up with all these clean, shiny, cool bikes and I'm gonna have to ride a half mile behind you to keep from getting embarrassed on my old greasetrap

Now I gotta put up with Travis on a shiny F model...geeeesh.. I might drop mine off with Rocker and let him do the detail thing.......no charge, right Rocker?

Cheers

bluezboy · « **Reply #189 on:** February 17, 2011, 08:49:03 AM »

Quote from: Bluto on February 16, 2011, 03:07:13 PM

Quote from: Trav-i on February 16, 2011, 07:00:09 AM
Just got all the last parts ordered up for my F. I really can't wait for March, this is gonna be fun! I feel left out I'm gonna have to get some better pics of my bike so I can post 'em. It may not look as good as CBowers ride, but it should do all right.

Alright now.........Y'all keep showin up with all these clean, shiny, cool bikes and I'm gonna have to ride a half mile behind you to keep from getting embarrassed on my old greasetrap Now I gotta put up with Travis on a shiny F model...geeeesh.. I might drop mine off with Rocker and let him do the detail thing.......no charge, right Rocker?

Cheers

Well hell, if Rocker is going to do yours, he may as well do mine so we're all up to snuff with his ride. If I can motivate myself enough this weekend I'll get out there with the steel wool and work on my spokes some more, hmmmm...

Peterbylt · « **Reply #190 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:34:14 AM »

WOW,
I haven't been watching this forum as good as I should.....

madmtnmotors,
I will be in Daytona on the 12th and would like to meet up for breakfast and ride to the Ironhorse and at least a little way up the coast with you. I have to be back over in Tampa on Sunday so I can't go to Savannah.

Unfortunately the 550 is not up to the task at the moment and I will be on the Goldwing (Technically my Goldwing is an SOHC4) but I would consider it an honor to escort you a short way on this momentous undertaking.

Peter

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #191 on:** February 19, 2011, 06:07:39 AM »

Allright! Finally got some company! However far you want to ride is fine, there should be some good photo ops in St. Augustine if you can go that far. You would have heard from me soon since I plan on contacting as many of the Florida members as I can to see if I could drum up some more participation.

Glad to have you onboard! I'll be contacting members as we get closer to exchange cell phone numbers and confirm schedule dates.

Peterbylt · « **Reply #192 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:03:15 AM »

I am sure I can recruit Siter81 another member of this forum, He will be over in daytona with the group I am going over with. So you will have a starting escourt of at least 2.
Peter

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #193 on:** February 19, 2011, 09:48:43 AM »

In case you guys haven't noticed I am working with Motorcycle Classics Magazine. I will be in contact and see if they will be at Daytona and what events they may be involved with. Maybe we can make something happen with you guys.

736cc · « **Reply #194 on:** February 19, 2011, 03:31:26 PM »

What date is Barber? This sounds like a good excuse for a road trip (yea, yea, i know, pipe dream...)

Trav-i · « **Reply #195 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:36:02 PM »

Finally took the F3 out today to enjoy the awesome weather we had today. I'm thinking it will do just fine!

Bluto · « **Reply #196 on:** February 19, 2011, 07:23:19 PM »

Quote from: Trav-i on February 19, 2011, 04:36:02 PM

Finally took the F3 out today to enjoy the awesome weather we had today. I'm thinking it will do just fine!

Congrats man.........

Can't wait to see her.......btw......try not to make her too dam clean and shiny......ok?

bluezboy · « **Reply #197 on:** February 20, 2011, 06:38:16 AM »

Quote from: Bluto on February 19, 2011, 07:23:19 PM

Quote from: Trav-i on February 19, 2011, 04:36:02 PM
Finally took the F3 out today to enjoy the awesome weather we had today. I'm thinking it will do just fine!

Congrats man.........

Can't wait to see her.......btw......try not to make her too dam clean and shiny......ok?

yeah, yesterday was a great day for riding, I only rode for 30 minutes! I hope we get this kind of weather for our ride,instead of rain. Try not to leave us in the dust on that hot bike, my girl may take it personally.

Trav-i · « **Reply #198 on:** February 20, 2011, 09:00:36 AM »

No need to worry, I won't be leaving anyone behind.

If only it were clean and shiny, the paint appears to be someones rattle can job from many years ago. But come this winter it's gonna get new paint.

Rocker · « **Reply #199 on:** February 21, 2011, 04:53:42 PM »

Quote from: Bluto on February 16, 2011, 03:07:13 PM

Quote from: Trav-i on February 16, 2011, 07:00:09 AM
Just got all the last parts ordered up for my F. I really can't wait for March, this is gonna be fun! I feel left out I'm gonna have to get some better pics of my bike so I can post 'em. It may not look as good as CBowers ride, but it should do all right.

Alright now.........Y'all keep showin up with all these clean, shiny, cool bikes and I'm gonna have to ride a half mile behind you to keep from getting embarrassed on my old greasetrap Now I gotta put up with Travis on a shiny F model...geeeesh.. I might drop mine off with Rocker and let him do the detail thing.......no charge, right Rocker?

I charge a ridiculous hourly rate

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Author Topic: Team Southeast Coastal - Leg #1. FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV (Read 70547 times)