Author Topic: Lets see your SOHC bike out on the road! (Read 1432758 times)

andy750 · « **Reply #9525 on:** October 27, 2023, 04:58:26 AM »

Beautiful Fall morning here in Boston means a great ride to work

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newday777 · « **Reply #9526 on:** October 27, 2023, 05:10:06 AM »

Yes it's a great morning to ride. I took yesterday off to ride my 750 over to spend time with my mom in Somersworth on the Maine border. Got back at dark.
I didn't stop for pictures as I didn't see any good shot locations along the way. But I did get a picture of my mom(98 years young) and the lunch my sister made. It was a good way to spend my birthday.

70CB750 · « **Reply #9527 on:** October 27, 2023, 05:44:17 AM »

Quote from: andy750 on October 27, 2023, 04:58:26 AM

Beautiful Fall morning here in Boston means a great ride to work

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My commute is from my bed to my desk; there are days I miss my commute - actually many days.

Kevin D · « **Reply #9528 on:** October 27, 2023, 06:17:30 AM »

Happy Birthday Stu

newday777 · « **Reply #9529 on:** October 27, 2023, 06:20:57 AM »

Thanks Kevin 😊
It was a good day

MauiK3 · « **Reply #9530 on:** October 27, 2023, 07:49:22 AM »

Good days are a treasure.
Very nice bike

RAFster122s · « **Reply #9531 on:** October 27, 2023, 01:57:53 PM »

Happy Birthday Stu! Glad it was a good one. My mom turns 85 on Thanksgiving.

newday777 · « **Reply #9532 on:** October 27, 2023, 02:01:58 PM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on October 27, 2023, 01:57:53 PM

Happy Birthday Stu! Glad it was a good one. My mom turns 85 on Thanksgiving.

Thanks Dave

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #9533 on:** October 27, 2023, 02:13:26 PM »

Best wishes Stu! John D.

newday777 · « **Reply #9534 on:** October 27, 2023, 02:17:29 PM »

Thanks John D.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #9535 on:** October 27, 2023, 02:18:52 PM »

Nice photo Andy, glad your weather permitted a good ride to work day...

Kevin D · « **Reply #9536 on:** October 27, 2023, 06:44:30 PM »

On Huron River Drive, just east of Dexter. It’s a nice sunny day just beyond peak color.
I should have taken the phone mount off for the photo.
Andy, it’s been 10 years, 10! since your first calendar effort. I just realized that.
I tried to recreate that photo and I think the 2013 photo was better.
That calendar is still hanging in the back hallway.

newday777 · « **Reply #9537 on:** October 27, 2023, 07:09:09 PM »

Looks like that could be a fun road Kevin.
Have your colors been more muted this year? Here in southern NH they sure have been. The usual very bright sugar maples just turned brown and dropped off earlier than I remember. Way more yellows even.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #9538 on:** October 27, 2023, 07:33:12 PM »

Quote from: newday777 on October 27, 2023, 07:09:09 PM

Looks like that could be a fun road Kevin.
Have your colors been more muted this year? Here in southern NH they sure have been. The usual very bright sugar maples just turned brown and dropped off earlier than I remember. Way more yellows even.

If your summer and fall rains have been less than usual, that is why the leaf colors are muted or turning brown and dropping quickly. Moisture equals color if the trees are adequately hydrated before the cold weather that triggers the leave change of color and dropping, then you will have decent or good color.

Odds are the sap yields for maples will be down, yielding higher prices for maple syrup.

newday777 · « **Reply #9539 on:** October 27, 2023, 07:57:13 PM »

Actually this year we had an abundance of rain.
Last year was very low on rain.
As to Maple syrup yield, this past spring we had a good yield (I've been living with friends that boil and we boiled @ 200 gallon of syrup, last year was a little better at 232 gallon).

Kevin D · « **Reply #9540 on:** October 27, 2023, 09:01:12 PM »

It’s been rainy here, this was my first time out in 3 1/2 weeks. I have missed the peak colors. We had a big leaf drop yesterday, and another this morning.
I almost stayed home to rake leaves.
Somebody slug me in the arm if I ever try to do that again!

newday777 · « **Reply #9541 on:** October 28, 2023, 01:52:34 AM »

Today is our last day of Indian summer, another 78 degree day and then......the bottom falls out, for a few days anyhow. 😢 I'll probably drain the carbs and the oil out of the 750 this afternoon when I get back to the shop and put in fresh oil and filter, and inject the Marvel Mystery Oil in the carbs to keep them pickled over the winter slumber........looks like I'll be riding the Goldwing to bike nights if they happen for the next few weeks. This Wednesday's probably not going to happen at this point according to the NOAA forecast 😕. Ah well... I have had a few good rides this fall.

andy750 · « **Reply #9542 on:** October 28, 2023, 04:21:16 AM »

Happy Birthday Stu!

Kevin has it really been 10 years!? Wow your bike looks as good as ever! I like your shot as it just makes you want to keep riding.

One last ride for me today as it will hit 80 in Boston -off for lunch in VT at the Scottish pub in Chester for some haggis, tatties and needs

Photos when I get back
cheers
Andy

newday777 · « **Reply #9543 on:** October 28, 2023, 04:41:57 AM »

Thanks Andy
I'd tag along with you but have a reunion to be at in Milford at 1 today. Have a great ride and lunch!

andy750 · « **Reply #9544 on:** October 28, 2023, 03:55:02 PM »

Epic ride today - 4 hr drive to have lunch at the Scottish pub in Chester, VT. Temps were unseasonably warm at 75F or so. Leaves were falling everywhere and even though the colours were more burnt it was a beautiful ride up and back with mostly empty back roads.

Left Boston at 8:30am
First stop Groton, MA