I'm getting soft
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- salukispeed
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I'm getting soft
I have to admit I have gotten soft this year. I enjoy riding the old interstate most every day even when 37 deg in the AM. But this year I got a Hotwired Heated vest for my Birthday and have heated glove liners from CycleGear. Travel 35 miles each way and nice and comfortable. Funny looks from the cagers as We travel down the interstate. One lady asked me if I was crazy. I said Probably!!. I hope to keep riding till the chance of freezing roads put me off but will go forth in comfort. The charging system copes fine with the extra load and It is mostly highway miles at 65-70 MPH. The vest allowed me to keep my armored jacket and a sweat shirt instead of my bulkier Carhart stuff.
Honda 72 CL100 sold
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
74 CB750 K4 nice driver
1966 CA77/305 Dream nostalgic driver
84 GL1200I work in progress
1970 CT 70
1982 GL500 Interstate
- Dirty Dave
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Re: I'm getting soft
Got stuck going through the mountains in NY state at night once and was FREEZING. Both bikes are wired for my heated vest now. Hardly ever use it, but I can whenever. The vest is thin and light, almost not there. Easy way to charge the battery as well from the connection to the vest.
1979 GL1000
1997 Honda Valkyrie
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS
1975 CB750F (sold & dead)
1978 Gl1000 (sold & sleeping)
1984 Aspencade (sold)
1997 Honda Valkyrie
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS
1975 CB750F (sold & dead)
1978 Gl1000 (sold & sleeping)
1984 Aspencade (sold)
- Graham Cracker
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Re: I'm getting soft
Don't think of it as being soft...but smart
Mark
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
1975 GL 1000 Candy Antares Red
1976 GL 1000 Sulfur Yellow
1977 GL 1000 Pearl White
1978 GL 1000 Candy Limited Maroon
- gltriker
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Re: I'm getting soft
How do you fellows keep your legs warm?
Cliff )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
- Dirty Dave
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Re: I'm getting soft
Chaps or lined leather pants. Chaps are easier to change outta.
1979 GL1000
1997 Honda Valkyrie
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS
1975 CB750F (sold & dead)
1978 Gl1000 (sold & sleeping)
1984 Aspencade (sold)
1997 Honda Valkyrie
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS
1975 CB750F (sold & dead)
1978 Gl1000 (sold & sleeping)
1984 Aspencade (sold)
- gltriker
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- Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2010 9:11 pm
- Location: central NY State
Re: I'm getting soft
Cliff )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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