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Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 25, 2015, 08:13:50 AM

Ah. gotcha.

Posted by Troll
 - February 24, 2015, 15:45:16 PM

When you exit the box, you go into the S turn, then the corner, and then line up for the other box

Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 24, 2015, 09:09:12 AM

Which one is the double S? Either i don't remember it or they don't have us do it here.

Posted by Troll
 - February 23, 2015, 18:30:42 PM

Always was my favorite, along with the double S.....

Posted by gdrudd13
 - February 23, 2015, 08:44:25 AM

So finally got a decent day to go ride. It was a bit chilly, but I at least got to take it for a short test ride on Saturday. Can't ride now as there is snow on the ground that started Saturday night.

Fork Upgrades: They seem to be great, but a longer ride will give me a better idea. At the very least, it doesn't dive when stopping anymore. My first impression about it is that it isn't near as rough over the small bumps, but again a longer ride will tell me more.

Cruise Control: Works great. Didn't really need it, but I still tested it out. It'll take some getting used to just getting it set to the speed I want, but so far I really like it. Tested the brake pop off part and it works well. I just tested it in a large parking lot away from cars and traffic, but worked just as it should. It's pretty cool. This also gave me time to practice slow speed maneuvering a bit. Can't hurt to keep up those skills. Troll will probably know what I'm talking about when I say I practiced "the box" as part of it. I still think it's a pretty fun exercise, but I bet I'm in the minority.

Posted by John Hopkins
 - February 12, 2015, 16:52:14 PM
Quote from: gdrudd13 on 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.

That would be an epic revenge snowball. I would be impressed.

Here are pictures of my cruise control/throttle lock..

It cost a little less than yours and is less bulky, more of a slim line version.

Fitting is not a problem, you just squeeze the hook end closed or pull it open a bit to fit different grips.

Use your thumb or index finger to slide the straight part forward against the lever to set the cruise speed and roll the throttle off to turn it off.

The downside is I do have to employ a full time security guard to prevent theft when I park.

John.

Posted by pcarrell
 - February 12, 2015, 09:05:48 AM
Quote from: greenbarn on February 11, 2015, 18:29:13 PM

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)

I know!  I'm falling apart!
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......

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