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What better time to plunk down for a new windshield, kickstand shoe, set of fairing lowers, etc.? (And support a family-owned, USA business.)
Wishing a happy first day of Spring to my fellow CTX700 riders!
It's amply warm enough here in the Catskills today to ride, but it's also raining. My dirt driveway is a mud bog. So I won't be taking "Flicker" out for an inaugural run just yet.
Like many people, I am rather confined to my home...
Well, we've made it now to March. I am consoling myself that in years past I have, once in awhile, been able to get my bike down my 600-foot-long gravel and mud driveway in March to ride it.
The itch is so bad, especially on these sunny days!
Mike feels the same way: He can hardly wait to get...
We had about 3/4 inch of snow here in the Catskills on Thursday night, and the DOT salted the highways. This means my 2019 riding season is officially over.
It was a good one. I didn't get any phenomenal number of miles down the road -- maybe 2,200? -- but I enjoyed them all.
After 6 years...
Hi, friends. Hope you're all enjoying your autumn riding.
I had "Flicker" into the shop recently, and my mechanic advised me to keep an eye on my front forks. He pointed out that they looked slightly hazy, with a few darker lines starting to form -- probably an indication that the fork seals...
Late last year, I had an episode where my chain got loose -- WAAAY loose. The shop that got me fixed up cautioned me to watch for binding.
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, coming home from a rally in Lake George. About 15 miles from home, I knew my chain was goofed again. It was a noisy ride the...
'Flicker' went into the shop today for Honda's prescribed 12,000-mile service.
Look what the mechanic found under all that plastic. :mad:
This is what my air filter looked like *after* the mouse nest was removed. Assuming this happened over the winter, I've probably ridden 300 miles with it...
... from my house to yours.
It was three -- yes, 3 -- degrees outside when I got out of bed today. The ground is snow-covered and the wind is whipping. So long, 2018 riding season; I'll miss you.
But both heat stoves are running, so hubby and I and our cats are snug. Turkey goes into the oven...
Well, well, well.
https://www.rideapart.com/articles/265064/2019-honda-fury-dual-clutch-transmission/
Although I love the idea, I can't see this selling well in the 'states, where so many riders refuse to buck tradition. One hopes the Mothership can make money off it elsewhere around the globe.
Cooperstown, NY, Sept 13 - 16, 2018
Want a great deal on a weekend in Cooperstown?
My rider group is meeting for its annual autumn rally Sept 13 thru 16, and there are several available rooms at our nice little motel/rally HQ for just $65/night plus taxes.
Join us for fun, fellowship...
DaddyDave, who used to be a member here, recently posted this rumor on Facebook regarding the 2019 model year:
Honda has replaced the 670cc engine on all the other "700" class bikes (NC750X, Integra, etc.) with a new 749cc engine. 15% increase in horsepower, and almost 13% increase in torque...
A friend who lives in Massachusetts wants to buy an OEM saddle in order to send it out to Russell Cycles for their Day-Long treatment.
Can anybody hook her up?
Finally took 'Flicker' out for a ride yesterday, after leaving the kickstand down for 2 weeks due to the unusually high heat and humidity here in upstate New York. Personally, when it's that hot, I take the car instead of my motorcycle. (Contributing factor: I wear ATGATT when I ride.)
My...
Today was one of those days.
My 30-mile ride to work was a piece of easy. Nice morning, and light traffic, because the local schools are done for the year.
The trip home started off with the usual stop-and-go through the small city where I work. Then I got on the interstate, also as usual...
Sitting in traffic this afternoon on Broadway in Kingston, New York, on my way home from work, I crossed paths with a red, faired CTX700. Honda OEM windshield with an MRA or similar deflector. The rider was a mature-looking gent.
Was that someone who's a member here? If so, hello again!
Today I uncovered 'Flicker' from its long winter nap, and started giving it a general inspection.
I checked tread depth, and realized my front tire is not going to be good enough for the week-long road trip I'm planning to take next month. The back tire, however, can safely handle more miles...
Here's a shot-in-the-dark question.
I'm laying plans for a road trip in May. I can imagine wanting to sometimes take a picture as I ride along. I don't have any desire to make videos, just take the occasional photograph from the saddle.
Anybody know of a camera that mounts like a Go-Pro or...
OK, guys and gals -- it was crazy warm in these parts today. Who got out for a ride?
I stayed on 4 wheels today, as my road is still a hot mess of sand and salt. But, boy, it made me wistful to hear all those bike motors out and about.
Sad thing, though: In the city where I work in the...