Motorcycle Riders?

[Nazgul]

Every time I see one.....
Don

 

[KokomoDave]

I went to start my HD today and forgot to plug in my battery tender. Needless to say it was dead.

 

[Old Dog]

So was the Hardly Davidson dead, or just the battery?

 

[bwframe]

Makes you think doesn't it?

In the real world, I wouldn't trust most modern day farmers to not take offense and give a little wiggle.

Reminds me of when I started riding thirty years ago. A seasoned Harley rider friend of mine was telling how to get up close to the rear bumper of semi trailers on the interstates. Said you can ride pretty fast and be out of the wind.

 

[JettaKnight]

Today would have been to a good day to ride, if work didn't get in the way.


I did see a Harley rider with his thick wool cap, cloth wrapping his whole face...


I always laugh see that - if only there was some sort hat, that also covered your face, it'd keep you warm and maybe could help you if you crashed...

 

[chezuki]

Today would have been to a good day to ride, if work didn't get in the way.


I did see a Harley rider with his thick wool cap, cloth wrapping his whole face...




I always laugh see that - if only there was some sort hat, that also covered your face, it'd keep you warm and maybe could help you if you crashed...

I saw similar today and thought the same thing. Guy wearing a balaclava, ski hat, and goggles.

 

[sugarcreekbrass]

I was able to ride yesterday to work. 44 in the morning wasn't bad. Probably the only time in 17 yrs of riding, that I was able to ride on my birthday.

 

[tv1217]

As soon as the first hint of spring peeks out, I'm getting a new bike. Kinda going crazy without one in this so far mild December but I'm waiting to close on a house at the moment

 

[SheepDog4Life]

Today would have been to a good day to ride, if work didn't get in the way.


I did see a Harley rider with his thick wool cap, cloth wrapping his whole face...


I always laugh see that - if only there was some sort hat, that also covered your face, it'd keep you warm and maybe could help you if you crashed...

Lol! My 6-7 yo Scorpion T1100 was showing its age, and I was looking for liner and shield replacements... then I found a deal on just replacing it:

Flip-down shades are a requirement for me... sometimes the twisty county roads point me towards the sun, sometimes they put me in the shade...

$86 on closeout for my oversized melon.

 

[melensdad]

Release date for the new H-D Pan America is now late February.

Looks like they are going to introduce a bike that will break down 100 miles from the roadway and drip oil the whole way so the rescue folks can find you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ZnFDVWieQ

[video=youtube;F2ZnFDVWieQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2ZnFDVWieQ[/video]

 

[semperfi211]

I would look good on that https://wheelsthroughtime.com/win-t...LBSOQbr4g6DS-Q_HenPyTRhwXmWu9DtHnNpxx_lBqdq7s

 

[04FXSTS]

I would look good on that https://wheelsthroughtime.com/win-t...LBSOQbr4g6DS-Q_HenPyTRhwXmWu9DtHnNpxx_lBqdq7s

WOW!!! That is one fine looking motorcycle. Jim.

 

[t-squared]

[video=youtube;yvLOUB-yh4s]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvLOUB-yh4s&feature=emb_rel_end[/video]

Pretty informative and entertaining I thought.
Not being into the adventure bikes much I don't have any preconceived notions on how one should look, so I don't think the front end looks THAT godawful !!

 

[KokomoDave]

Just the battery. I rode it the next day to work. Going to have a warming trend coming this week so my fat arse will be riding.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Just the battery. I rode it the next day to work. Going to have a warming trend coming this week so my fat arse will be riding.

I am hesitant to put the tender on mine and cover her up.

 

[KokomoDave]

I do as soon as the engine is cool enough to not melt my cover because I hate washing it. I actually bought the cover for my old Super Glide Sport and was happy to see it fit this Dyna.

 

[bwframe]

I don't cover mine, but it lives in a pole barn. I hardly ever wash my bike, unless getting caught in the rain, mud or fording creeks. Even then, often an immediate wipe down takes care of things.

My 12 year bike looks brand new. I get told that by passers by routinely.

The old girl gets a quick wipe down after every ride to knock the bugs off. Once in a while it gets a wipe after a week or few of dust accumulation before the ride.

Lemon Pledge on a microfiber towel takes care of it all.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I don't cover mine, but it lives in a pole barn. I hardly ever wash my bike, unless getting caught in the rain, mud or fording creeks. Even then, often an immediate wipe down takes care of things.

My 12 year bike looks brand new. I get told that by passers by routinely.

The old girl gets a quick wipe down after every ride to knock the bugs off. Once in a while it gets a wipe after a week or few of dust accumulation before the ride.

Lemon Pledge on a microfiber towel takes care of it all.

Lemon pledge??? No kidding.

 

[bwframe]

Lemon pledge??? No kidding.

Wasn't my idea. I read it on a motorcycle forum. I was skeptical myself until I tried it.

I was looking for the best windscreen bug cleaner, after trying a couple. Dude posted just what I did above.

The Lemon Pledge cleans the bugs off the clear windscreen, headlight and signals. Does a fine job on paint, plastic, Plasti-dip, mirrors, aluminum also. Wet side wipe it on, dry side wipe it off.

Be cautious on your seat, the same as with 303 or Armorall. It can slide right out from under you with throttle or brake.

My only try at a generic brand wasn't a problem, but didn't clean and shine as well. Lemon Pledge is pricy compared to similar product, but does the job best. Generic brand seemed watery to the thicker Pledge. Pledge smelled more lemony fresh also.

I've been doing this for years. Long enough that I've only washed the bike a time or two a year, at most, for a few. I'm still skeert to use the Pledge on my helmet screen. Manufacturer says only water. Maybe one day?

 

[MarkC]

When I was in law enforcement, I used lemon pledge to clean and shine my Clarino (i.e. patent leather) gun belt, holster, etc. It took off the oils and smudges from handling, and brought the plastic to a nice shine. It also smelled nice.

I would never have thought to try it on the bike, but I think I'll give it a try. Well, in the spring. The bike is in the pole barn, under a cover, with the battery tender hooked up.