So - that "interesting bike" thing...

[dougie]

Went north for two days to the Kawartha Lakes area. Rolling hills, lakes, and amazing roads . Went with 3 ex-racer buddies. A Honda VFR800, a Suzuki 1200 Bandit, and an older Goldwing.
As I said - amazing roads - rolling hills with long sweepers and generally good pavement. Mostly 3rd and 4th gear ranging in speed from 80 kph to 130 kph.
The Suzuki had starter problems and we had to push start it a lot (I hate that!). The VFR blew all its lights a couple of times after hitting a big bump. A piece of the belly pan fell off the Goldwing. 900 km without a hiccup from my R100.
I had a couple ass puckering moments when my bike wallowed a bit at speed over an unexpected big bump, but it settled back down by staying on the gas.
Older than I should be, with a bike older than it should be. Going faster than I should and leaning over more than I should.
But the rice-rockets never got away (we had to wait for the Goldwing).

She's a wonderful old girl.
Maybe I will delay "downsizing" for a while.

[Chuey]

In other woids, you found that "interesting" can be applied to your bike?

Chuey

[dougie]

In other woids, you found that "interesting" can be applied to your bike?
Chuey

Actually, I found it both impressive and charming. It's not often that all the circumstances are that good - weather, roads, pavement, very little traffic, and the riders with me were very good.
With overnight luggage it might have topped 500 lbs and, when not at speed, that is an issue that will become more of a problem in the future. But for now I'll live with it.
Besides, with all the time, new parts, $$$, and TLC, I would have to sell it for an awful lot of money, and we know what cheapskates airhead owners are.
Right now this bikes bulk is an issue on occasion (like wriggling it in and out of my narrow workshop door). When that all finally becomes too much, I'll find a fun 250 to put a grin on my face and continue on.

[George Ryals]

I'd say widen the workshop door before moving on to a narrower/lighter machine! )

[dougie]

I'd say widen the workshop door before moving on to a narrower/lighter machine! )

Already did that. I just hate having to re-adjust the mirrors.

[melville]

I'd say widen the workshop door before moving on to a narrower/lighter machine! )

Already did that. I just hate having to re-adjust the mirrors.

You're not going through the opening all crossed up in a wheelie?












You must be aging.

[dougie]

I'd say widen the workshop door before moving on to a narrower/lighter machine! )

Already did that. I just hate having to re-adjust the mirrors.

You're not going through the opening all crossed up in a wheelie?
You must be aging.

You got it - aging. The "golden years" suck!

[SteveD]

Airbear designed a door specifically for airheads. I wonder if he still has the drawings?