tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post5474260581427659734..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: "Last Ride of the Season"RichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-75997924413993560942013-09-18T07:52:22.139-08:002013-09-18T07:52:22.139-08:00We are getting more than a little frost these days...We are getting more than a little frost these days. Wait 'til the next post...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-58575105125230384542013-09-18T07:51:30.388-08:002013-09-18T07:51:30.388-08:00It was the other Bob's garage and, yes, it too...It was the other Bob's garage and, yes, it took quite a bit of pushing to get the spacer in. I haven't remeasured the sag though Bob thinks that it may even need another half inch to an inch. Maybe the Progressive front springs are softer at first then stiffen up as they are compressed. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-79950273107760398082013-09-17T18:22:40.798-08:002013-09-17T18:22:40.798-08:00A quick check of your alignment is definitely in o...A quick check of your alignment is definitely in order....I was dreading the amount of sag you mentioned but glad that the fix was so readily available, I can imagine it was a bugger to get those spacers in though.....you didn't dirty Bob's immaculate garage did you?<br /><br />:)<br /><br />ps: as to "the last ride of the season", you should have put in tiny letters: "For you Two Wheeled guys, not me!"<br /><br />redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-337554346962014942013-09-17T17:16:19.228-08:002013-09-17T17:16:19.228-08:00We had our first frost warning a couple days ago, ...We had our first frost warning a couple days ago, but it only got down to 39. I think that's the lowest so far this late summer/fall. I know it's coming, I just want to enjoy a few weeks of daytime highs in the 50's...Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-14087411216623747202013-09-17T07:58:29.796-08:002013-09-17T07:58:29.796-08:00I didn't get any heated gear before riding dow...I didn't get any heated gear before riding down to Anchorage in a May snowstorm a few years back. After that, I was sold on it. Initially, just the heated liner but during last Winter's riding, heated gloves were added to the mix. So far, that combination has been working good but then again, I'm hiding behind that huge RT windshield and fairing. I also added foam hand gaurds to keep the wind off of my hands.<br /><br />On this mornings ride in, it was 25°F and I was toasty warm and comfortable. Next weekend, I need to start working on the studded tires.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-3051971637431513852013-09-17T06:55:38.415-08:002013-09-17T06:55:38.415-08:00Beautiful photos.
And heated gear sounds fantasti...Beautiful photos.<br /><br />And heated gear sounds fantastic. I might have to look into this futuristic technology and see if I can fit it into my budget.<br /><br />The temps here on the Middle Coast haven't gotten down to freezing yet, but we're on our way. It might be time for me to invest in a box of chemical handwarmers...Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481824369632937289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-51476504037873053402013-09-16T09:14:17.139-08:002013-09-16T09:14:17.139-08:00This morning, I dug out the heated gear to make su...This morning, I dug out the heated gear to make sure it still works. And it does. Feels pretty nice on a cool morning...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-4107173131855627152013-09-16T09:12:51.222-08:002013-09-16T09:12:51.222-08:00I thought you may have run into some changing leav...I thought you may have run into some changing leaves at higher elevations on your last trip. For "real" Fall colors, you may have to return to New England. If you left now, you'd be there at about the right time...<br /><br />I think the more strength training is far cheaper than any steering modifications.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-3841196775447524572013-09-16T08:40:29.433-08:002013-09-16T08:40:29.433-08:00The yellow leaves against the blue sky makes for b...The yellow leaves against the blue sky makes for beautiful pictures.<br /><br />A chilly 28 doesn't sound like fun but it is coming.....Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-34800710549683716212013-09-16T08:21:13.765-08:002013-09-16T08:21:13.765-08:00Richard:
We don't get fall colours here. Jus...<b>Richard:</b><br /><br />We don't get fall colours here. Just a dull dreary green trees. Even farther north into the Chilcotins we only get some yellow. For Reds we have to go to Leavenworth, WA to see the fall colours.<br /><br />glad you are getting your hack sorted out. You just need some sort of power assist . . .<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-15932533544237904912013-09-16T07:51:07.154-08:002013-09-16T07:51:07.154-08:00Not for you yet? Or do you actually have normal se...Not for you yet? Or do you actually have normal seasons? The calendar claims Summer but we are pretty close to our first snowfall...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-25148169987601231262013-09-16T07:49:30.076-08:002013-09-16T07:49:30.076-08:00After getting home from this last ride of 130 mile...After getting home from this last ride of 130 miles or so, I was pretty sore from steering the rig. It takes quite a bit of effort on twisty roads. I need to start going to the gym again...<br /><br />Reducing trail within the steering geometry will reduce the effort but make it so the bike can't safely be ridden without the sidecar. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-49955329077836186352013-09-16T07:45:37.706-08:002013-09-16T07:45:37.706-08:00I like the Fall colors though a little more variet...I like the Fall colors though a little more variety (reds!) would be nice. Especially on days like yesterday with the clear, blue skies. <br /><br />As far as last ride, I think that I will skip the first real snow as that is when many of the new arrivals to Fairbanks learn how to drive again. But I'm thinking that by mid-November we will get -30°F days. I will pass on them as well... maybe.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-22041280515770848292013-09-16T04:52:32.328-08:002013-09-16T04:52:32.328-08:00It's nice to see the fall color. Unfortunately...It's nice to see the fall color. Unfortunately winter is probably not too far away for you!Erik Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051303728879129181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-7517152774394913502013-09-16T04:29:53.760-08:002013-09-16T04:29:53.760-08:00If you keep this up you are going to be so, so fit...If you keep this up you are going to be so, so fit...Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-83455100921052762612013-09-16T00:54:31.772-08:002013-09-16T00:54:31.772-08:00Oh, I remember those fall colors from Alberta. Yel...Oh, I remember those fall colors from Alberta. Yellow leaved trees, crisp blue skies. You get quite nippy mornings already, but I guess you are well protected by the windshield. I am really curious when your last last (last?) ride might be, since I believe that the hack should be compatible with snow ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com