tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post5846419118511949879..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Signs of Spring?RichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-68283069791238273432013-03-21T13:21:54.146-08:002013-03-21T13:21:54.146-08:00Thank you for stopping by and commenting. The side...Thank you for stopping by and commenting. The sidecar really makes riding at these temperatures possible and with the full fairing, it's still enjoyable.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-37122119922463727262013-03-21T13:03:20.285-08:002013-03-21T13:03:20.285-08:00Too cold for me. Snow forecast tomorrow here in Ha...Too cold for me. Snow forecast tomorrow here in Hampshire, UK. I'll wait!Black Inazumahttp://blackinazuma.bravesites.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-92113494349295088502013-03-21T08:02:34.204-08:002013-03-21T08:02:34.204-08:00March is one of the nicest months around here. Lot...March is one of the nicest months around here. Lots of sunshine, the snow has everyones junque covered up, and usually very clear with 200+ miles of visibility.<br /><br />This is the only time of the year when DST is a pain. in a couple of weeks it won't matter anymore...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-90185915128555327312013-03-21T07:59:21.914-08:002013-03-21T07:59:21.914-08:00Today was a pretty nice ride in to work. Some ligh...Today was a pretty nice ride in to work. Some light snow and much warmer temperatures and they are forecasting highs in the 20's.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-62317565589912082592013-03-21T07:57:12.698-08:002013-03-21T07:57:12.698-08:00Yes, I am surprised that it doesn't run well a...Yes, I am surprised that it doesn't run well at -18F. Granted, 4-cycle may be a little harder to start but once up and running, there isn't any reason why it shouldn't run smoothly.<br /><br />Today, the 2nd day of Spring brought more "Spring-like" temperatures. 0°F and light snow.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-26055604424861911862013-03-21T05:51:38.822-08:002013-03-21T05:51:38.822-08:00You may be getting brilliant sunshine, but darn th...You may be getting brilliant sunshine, but darn those are cold temperatures. Not as bad as they were for you in the dead of winter, but brrrr.<br /><br />DST is a pain. Sure it is nice to have it light out later, but I hate it when it is so dark in the mornings.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-28547353994866748462013-03-21T00:57:17.656-08:002013-03-21T00:57:17.656-08:00Our first day of Spring was the coldest it had bee...Our first day of Spring was the coldest it had been in 50 years. Last year it was near or at a warm record; averages are made that way.<br /><br />Fifty is my fun threshold. Colder can be done though warmer is where I like it.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-49688674263335562162013-03-20T22:37:53.514-08:002013-03-20T22:37:53.514-08:00And you are surprised your machine doesnt work pe...And you are surprised your machine doesnt work perfectly in minus eighteen (plus wind chill)? My Bonneville baulks at anything less than fifty.<br />The First Day of Spring was lovely in Key West with blue skies & sunshine, 80 degrees, no humidity and light south west breezes. It was perfect.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-6118381963819143342013-03-20T18:09:51.085-08:002013-03-20T18:09:51.085-08:00Oh! Today was the first day of Spring. That didn&#...Oh! Today was the first day of Spring. That didn't even occur to me. For us, a better date is May 1st.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-6293176098794537532013-03-20T18:08:01.214-08:002013-03-20T18:08:01.214-08:00I haven't had time for even basic troubleshoot...I haven't had time for even basic troubleshooting and the carbs aren't balanced since the overhaul. Lots of possibilities. I'm sure I'll figure it out and it is something that has been intermittent since I got the bike. I'm thinking coils or maybe the electronic ignition (both common problems with expensive solutions). It hasn't been a recurrent problem before as in maybe 10 miles of last years 7K miles. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-49976096303891605932013-03-20T17:34:06.965-08:002013-03-20T17:34:06.965-08:00Everyone was complaining because the first day of ...Everyone was complaining because the first day of Spring saw temperatures here in the 30'sF. I think of you and am grateful it is so warm.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-54476540675525256312013-03-20T16:32:39.167-08:002013-03-20T16:32:39.167-08:00Woohoo! Grass at the end of the long night! I co...Woohoo! Grass at the end of the long night! I couldn't agree more...get rid of DST.<br /><br />Sorry that the bike is running so rough. I'm sure you'll figure it out.BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-14633327455831822492013-03-20T15:23:36.816-08:002013-03-20T15:23:36.816-08:00Usually not until mid-May or thereabouts. By the e...Usually not until mid-May or thereabouts. By the end of April, most of the streets are rideable but there is still quite a bit of snow hanging around.<br /><br />With the sidecar and studded tires, it isn't that difficult riding around. Now, there are those who ride on two wheels with studded tires, they are the crazy ones...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-36707684389498821852013-03-20T14:41:07.415-08:002013-03-20T14:41:07.415-08:00Richard when do you actually have snow off the gro...Richard when do you actually have snow off the ground on average and get warmer weather? You definitely are a braver soul than I riding in the cold & snow. *bows down* in admiration. Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.com