Bikes everywhere out here. Vancouver and Nanaimo are very nice.
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Who's still riding? Fall & Winter 2022 (& 2023!) edition!
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That's the direction we are going today. Will be riding at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve (aka Portimao) for three days. (Different bike for track - S1000RR)
Hmm, this seems to be the point at which envy begins and our friendship ends. Dante doesn't like you much right now either.
For what it’s worth the 1000XR is far different and certain doesn’t feel this way in Dynamic mode.
bigpoppa
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I suspect BMW built a highly specialized bike like the XR, because they already had a tremendous ADV bike in the GS (unlike everyone else who sort of had to play catchup, and build all rounders)
Found part of the issue. The 900XR has electronically adjustable suspension, which I didn't know, and it was set for 2 people + luggage! And the damping is independently set from traction control and was full soft. With that set for solo rider and dynamic mode, it's much better.
Depending on your weight you may want to try setting it for rider with luggage as that’s where mine had the sag in the right numbers and kept it properly on its nose. I’m 225lb before gear though.
guzzirider
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I put the Guzzi V7iii into heated storage the first week of October.
I usually ride later than that but this year has been a bust with a lot of cancelled rides.
The stars did not align well (money, weather and time)
with the final insult of my landlord wanting to charge me to park the bike in the driveway.
Moved my stuff out of the shed at where I live and took down my ShelterLogic tent so the tiddlers got put in a self store.
Tomorrow I will start them up, add stabilizer and remove the batteries.
There is always next year!!!
Speaking of storage can any one explain why when you put 4 socks in the wash you only get 3 back
but if you put 3 boxes in storage a month later you have 4?
I usually ride later than that but this year has been a bust with a lot of cancelled rides.
The stars did not align well (money, weather and time)
with the final insult of my landlord wanting to charge me to park the bike in the driveway.
Moved my stuff out of the shed at where I live and took down my ShelterLogic tent so the tiddlers got put in a self store.
Tomorrow I will start them up, add stabilizer and remove the batteries.
There is always next year!!!
Speaking of storage can any one explain why when you put 4 socks in the wash you only get 3 back
but if you put 3 boxes in storage a month later you have 4?
That's because the sock gremlins steal a sock from every wash and place it in a box in the storage facility
AllistonGT
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Last ride Friday then into storage. My lowest kms ever this season at just 5000 kms.
Malks
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I've rarely see another red ST1100 while out riding, likely because it's over 20 years old. It was great to ride together along Hockley Road and CR 1 over to Tottenham Road. BTW, I picked up the N, O and P for the Tag Game over on that other Forum.
Here's my route and a photo at the N that I posted:
You had a nice long ride! I was only out for 2 hours. I knew better than try to get the next letter for the tag game against you Pros. Next ride before season end I have to try your alternate route to River Road as in the above map.
Great seeing you!
afici0nad0
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Interested in how you play this tag game on your other forum?
Malks
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Sorry, I used the wrong name for the game, it's actually the "A to Z" game, but there's also a Tag game where you take photos of landmarks with the bike in the shot, which I think GTA also does. With the Tag game you need to post a photo of the old location and a new location to move the Tag along.
Here are the rules for the "A to Z" game:
Since this is a site based in the US they have games for each and every State, but there's also games for each Province.
Malks
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That route includes some of my favourite roads. If you've never ridden River Road you will like it. Just be aware that the speed limits have been reduced to 60 and 50 kph along most of it and during the summer months it is heavily patrolled on the weekends. My favourite route is below. I go counter-clockwise around the lower loop and clockwise around the upper loop.
That is a great loop. I've ridden the River Road, but thanks to you I have a better way to get there than Airport Road. I usually go early, I've yet to see patrol there (I know jinx). It is one road I do not like riding from West to East (but do it to keep humble), unlike Hockley Valley which is fun. both ways.
You and shanekingsley post the best maps!
sburns
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Hmm thanks for sharing this. I didn't realize how close Orangeville was to Creemore and Angus. I've always got to there from going north before OV (come from more East). Might have to explore more around there now.
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