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  1. MacDoc

    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Much nicer at midnight. Comfy 25C Hurt my lower back/right hip moving furniture ....was very achy when I got up early but Robaxin and more sleep plus Celebrix seems to have worked. Hope for a ride and this seems the best deal still I won't eat the chips but the dogs will. Fair bit of protein...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    No use speculating on SSBs and making comparisons with Lio batteries. Too different. If you have a huge range and lots of super chargers then a 10 minute top up makes sense Not sure if it has changed but most owners still charge at home.
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    Recent movies you saw - recommend or no

    Big screen been parked due to cyclone watch which is gone. Will reconfigure later today ....always a good time to clean the desks and gear. Been debating to see Avatar 3 on faux iMax here but 3+ hours and too young puppy to leave caged ....:unsure: Intrigued with One Battle ....and also...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    One of our "20s something" dear friend and former housemate had a wonderful 40th Bday party today at an upper end tapas eatery. https://gigibarrestaurant.com.au/ Friend's still gorgeous and amazingly still single. Had a 1920s flapper dress on. Boy do I feel old, and stuffed. Everyone was in...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    We're on a cyclone watch. very mild one but we will get wet Nice just now - 28 midday and no rain. Balmy. Marc in Japan....how life would have been different if I'd stuck with my plan to ride in Japan and not bought the little Yamaha I drove front of a car in Canada. $3000 for 5 days riding in...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    I'd hold off on hybrids until SSBs see some traction....might be a failed category.
  7. MacDoc

    Mosport new owners?

    Lotsa fond memories. Camping out with uni friends for motorcycle or CanAm car races. Looping the track on a BMW maxiscooter as I was the only one who knew how to ride one. :sneaky: Got to go on a demo ride on that with other demo model riders....had no issue keeping pace with bigger bikes tho...
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    TV shows currently watching

    Good reviews Not my usual fare but :eek: 🍿 Don't read the reviews first ..... Still watching... Don't bother tho at times fascinating and definitely not my genre. That said :eek: ....... Picked up on Survivor 48 .....enjoying it and while it feltt very formulaic initially a couple of very...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    B - in -law leased a Tesla 3 for two years ( we might buy it out at the end but we really don't need it we drive so little). With SSB on the near horizon a ton of depreciation looming especially if BYD et al gets a foot hold in North America. :coffee: Lot of their attractive pick ups on the road...
  10. MacDoc

    A Ride up North - James Bay

    I'd be worried one them polar bears might want to have a romantic interlude with your ride Private Pilot I can second that ....2 am cruising Milton in the cage looking for places to rent and we saw a couple size large shapes race across the road. Turned the headlights to the place they...
  11. MacDoc

    2026 Rides

    Keep an eye on forest fires tho. June is best but even that might be too late to avoid them.....,,,, Plus it gets super hot inland in the valleys tho Vancouver Island is nice. It hit 30c in late June on the Yellowhead....ironic seeing snow on the surrounding peaks and sweltering. 🥵
  12. MacDoc

    What Are You Currently Listening To?

    Eric Andersen mix and now Paul Simon on a very rainy tropical afternoon. At least its cooler.
  13. MacDoc

    Yamaha YA-1

    Really interesting reading - thanks for that. (y)
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Fantastic scenery 😍 Something very refreshing about non industrial society who needs F1 and I think Noraly’s eyes were watering from the fermented horse milk :eek: Pouring here and tons more to come …was luck to get a break to pick up that Harmon Kardon. Some intrusion into the house with...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Glad I got out to pick up the Harmon Kardon deal when I did. Happily listening in bed to Blade Runner sound track just now. 😍 Dismal for a while and buddy is intending to leave for his Around Aus trip next week :unsure:
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    Honda's full size EV motorcycle https://amcn.com.au/editorial/honda-wn7-electric-bike-launched/#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20dimensions%2C%20the,12%2C999%2C%20equivalent%20to%20$26%2C600%20AUD. will run around $26,000 but hohum range. Kawi's Ninja 7 Hybrid is intriguing tech...
  17. MacDoc

    Vendee Globe and other sailing around the world

    Barely ahead of the record but they look comfie enough....what do I know.:sneaky:
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    Where would you like to buy a Verge? :sneaky: https://www.vergemotorcycles.com/stores/ Would be the lithium version but that also gets 200 km range and charges quickly. My dad was driving legally until he was 95 and my mom made 97 some loony. I'd not be surprised to see an SSB in Australia in...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    I suspect that is computer limited. The Verge is certainly not vapourware as Marc showed with his two month, 11k km ride around Europe. If the solid state batteries offer comparable cost to the lithium with longer range and lighter weight then yeah I's still be interested.... that's part of the...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    I'd just like the solid state batteries to trickle down to an affordable EV maxi scoot or motorcycle with 250 km range. 1/2 hour charging a bonus but not critical. It's getting there $4k and 63 km range....and available. Put in the sold state battery https://acescooters.com.au/listings/zeeho-ae4/
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