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Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 11, 2015, 21:06:06 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 17:59:48 PM

gbrudd13 it would be the fastest snowball you ever had thrown at you.......to say the least.........or I could go to Scott City and visit some friends there and then slide on over to get you....lol...you never know......and after Mar I am on my own clock and so boredom might set in and a I have to do something......... or I could go and get help and from Richwood it is only 889.3929 miles and you would be hit with 2 snowballs......lol ::)

lol. I would probably deserve both of those. Actually, I know several people that would say I deserve a lot more than that, and something other than a snowball, probably closer to being hit with a snowplow or three. So what happens after March? I must have missed that.
Posted by greenbarn
 - February 11, 2015, 18:29:13 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on February 11, 2015, 17:25:21 PM

Believe it or not, I coughed really hard and immediately knew I had an issue.

Wow, I thin Ratman is rignt..... Be careful not to fall on the ice - you could easily break a hip, and then you'd be in REALLY bad shape/ 8)
Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 11, 2015, 17:59:48 PM

  GB FYI.......cough really hard = cracked ribs.........translation, weak bones or old age.........

gbrudd13 it would be the fastest snowball you ever had thrown at you.......to say the least.........or I could go to Scott City and visit some friends there and then slide on over to get you....lol...you never know......and after Mar I am on my own clock and so boredom might set in and a I have to do something......... or I could go and get help and from Richwood it is only 889.3929 miles and you would be hit with 2 snowballs......lol ::)

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 11, 2015, 17:25:21 PM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 11, 2015, 16:22:37 PM

Cracked ribs??  Oh no....   WHAT did you say to SWMBO to get THAT?

Believe it or not, I coughed really hard and immediately knew I had an issue.
Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 11, 2015, 17:12:58 PM

Here are pictures of the cruise control. I don't think it looks big or bulky on there. This is the updated version, and I think it is slimmer looking than the old version.

Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 14:49:14 PM

North Bay to Wichita 2240.6 km or 1392.2823miles..........I have nothing on my plate after Mar. 2 years of free time........small cooler, ride to Wichita, throw the snowball, me the Wichita Line man, ride to Trolls for supper, then to GB's to let him know I got my revenge.......then on home......very doable......

That would be an epic revenge snowball. I would be impressed.
Posted by greenbarn
 - February 11, 2015, 16:22:37 PM
Quote from: pcarrell on February 11, 2015, 07:42:16 AM

If it makes you feel better, I didn't get to ride last weekend when it was in the 50's.  My bike is in fine shape and I had nothing to do........except nurse my cracked ribs back to health!

Cracked ribs??  Oh no....   WHAT did you say to SWMBO to get THAT?
Posted by Troll
 - February 11, 2015, 15:06:40 PM

  You're quite welcome for dinner, just warn me in time so I can get some whale blubber for you.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 11, 2015, 14:49:14 PM

  ;) my bike had a wicked dive to the front end and bounced at a stop sign really well, but since the switch it has become what I want in a front end.

But Mr. gdrudd13 even though we both ride 800's you have besmirched my reputation, so remember, you never know when, you will never know where, you will know why, so just beware that someplace, sometime, you will be smacked with a fresh snowball and you will know why.......

North Bay to Wichita 2240.6 km or 1392.2823miles..........I have nothing on my plate after Mar. 2 years of free time........small cooler, ride to Wichita, throw the snowball, me the Wichita Line man, ride to Trolls for supper, then to GB's to let him know I got my revenge.......then on home......very doable......

Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 11, 2015, 13:51:25 PM
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 07:50:21 AM

Saw a video on the breakaway cruise control, looks awsome and seems to be the answer but the $230.00 plus price tag turned me off so I went with a Cruiser-Mate and am happy with it.

The place I got it from has it listed at $179, but I had some rewards points and a coupon for an additional $10, which when combined with free shipping made it not hurt as bad. It still hurt paying that much for cruise control, but I really do like the added safety of it kicking off when you hit the front brake. That was the main selling point for me. I might find that it isn't necessary and I never need it, but I'm one of those "I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it" people. My bike came with one, but it wouldn't work with my Kuryakyn grips and it never did hold the throttle steady anyways. I'll try to get pictures put up later today. It actually looks pretty nice installed being billet aluminum.
Quote from: CDNRatMan on February 11, 2015, 07:50:21 AM

gdrudd, you will be amazed at how nice the bike handles and how smooth the ride will be. I will venture a guess that the oil in my forks had never been changed and the springs were original, after riding it that way for a summer and a half then the change and a full summer on the new springs and new oil....fantastic ride.....

It seems like it will be a good upgrade. I wish it wasn't so cold right now so I could test it out. Here in a bit it's supposed to get into the upper 40's for like a day, which would be warm enough to go for a short ride at least. The oil in mine was pretty bad too. It wasn't super dark I think because the bike doesn't have very many miles on it, but it looked almost like it had separated. Whatever the issue was it was nose diving badly when stopping, so it should be a huge improvement with the new springs.
Posted by John Hopkins
 - February 11, 2015, 08:18:40 AM

I got a nice little ride on Monday..

Cruise control.. I use the metal hook off a coat hanger. Works great.

John.

Posted by CDNRatMan
 - February 11, 2015, 07:50:21 AM

  You know GB that about the only person I trust anymore about not lying about when they ride is the only person who posts pictures of his rides and that is the guy who is turning 66 this month. Who is the member who said  no pictures it did not happen.

gdrudd, you will be amazed at how nice the bike handles and how smooth the ride will be. I will venture a guess that the oil in my forks had never been changed and the springs were original, after riding it that way for a summer and a half then the change and a full summer on the new springs and new oil....fantastic ride.....

Saw a video on the breakaway cruise control, looks awsome and seems to be the answer but the $230.00 plus price tag turned me off so I went with a Cruiser-Mate and am happy with it.

Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 11, 2015, 07:44:37 AM

If it's as nice as you guys say it is it'll be great. It'll be awhile before I get to test it out.

I don't feel bad for me either. I'd rather give up a couple riding days to have really nice days to work on the motorcycle so I can get it done quicker.

I don't have any pictures of the cruise control installed with me, but here's where I bought it:

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/brakeaway-products-motorcycle-cruise-control/part/BAW-MCC

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 11, 2015, 07:42:16 AM

If it makes you feel better, I didn't get to ride last weekend when it was in the 50's.  My bike is in fine shape and I had nothing to do........except nurse my cracked ribs back to health!

Posted by greenbarn
 - February 10, 2015, 21:29:24 PM

When you get a chance to ride that bike, with the new progressive springs in, You'll be thankful that you gave up a winter riding day for all that comfort all summer long!  We'll expect a complete apology!  :o

I don't feel bad for you...
We had 50 here on Saturday, and I didn't even get to WORK on my bike - spent most of the day shopping for a mattress  :o :( :o ???
Believe me, you had more fun....

I'd like to see pics of that cruise, though.  Where did you buy it?

Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 10, 2015, 21:05:59 PM

I just couldn't resist lol. I would have had to do it anyways before my trip, but it just so happened that when I finally get around to starting it, the weather gets unseasonably warm right after and there wasn't going to be any riding with no forks. But yes it is done, and as for being happy, I haven't been able to ride it yet so that's still up in the air, it got cold again. It sure does look cool sitting in the garage with the fender light though.

You should be happy that I took your advice though. And that I threw Greenbarn under the bus too so you aren't alone. If it makes you feel better, my father in law rode by on his bike the other day to torment me because he knew I was working on mine.

As for the snowball, I still completely deserve it  ;D

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