tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post5379238974193058820..comments2023-07-20T10:11:24.691-05:00Comments on Premeditated Living: Really Wanted to Ridecpa3485http://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-66485367325002605152010-01-15T10:50:01.277-06:002010-01-15T10:50:01.277-06:00Sharon,
Have to laugh about your comment about the...Sharon,<br />Have to laugh about your comment about the Ural. That really would be nice. Just that additional wheel could make a lot of difference in a lot of conditions. It will be spring soon!<br />Take Care,<br />Jimcpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-44351404501547556732010-01-15T10:48:22.309-06:002010-01-15T10:48:22.309-06:00Dan,
You have a way of putting things so eloquentl...Dan,<br />You have a way of putting things so eloquently. There is still a bit of a daredevil in me yet, and I do like a challenge. I am still learning what the limits are, or what they should be. In youger days I was maybe a little less careful than now. To me, taking a challenge on is part of the thrill of riding. I'm not crazy, just maybe a little adventurous.<br />Thanks for stopping by<br />Jimcpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-34214203215438123192010-01-15T07:47:24.922-06:002010-01-15T07:47:24.922-06:00Winter is always so tricky. Still, I desire to get...Winter is always so tricky. Still, I desire to get through a year on two wheels. Alas it didnt happen this year. My coldest ride was around 24 degrees and I recently instituted hibernation for the bike. I was comfortable the whole way. But like you've mentioned, life seemed to interfer a lot. Yes, taking the kitty in is more important. So is, doing all those tasks I avoid during the summer, like orgainzing closets, catching up on correspondence, and mapping out trips for the ride season. <br /><br />This weekend will be warm (upper 30s, perhaps even 40)--definitely ride worthy weather. <br /><br />I really wish I had a Ural!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-67536713291472209102010-01-14T18:35:55.461-06:002010-01-14T18:35:55.461-06:00I still enjoy the challenge of nasty conditions. ...I still enjoy the challenge of nasty conditions. Most people don't. Either way is ok. I would ask people not to call me reckless. In turn, I won't call them timid. We consider our circumstances, skill levels, comfort levels, weather conditions, whatever. Then we make the appropriate decision.<br /><br />For what it's worth, my respect stays the same for you regardless of how often you ride versus drive this Winter.<br /><br />Of course, you know that daredevil inside you does need to be fed once in a while, don't you?irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-16787700247355511422010-01-13T15:48:01.227-06:002010-01-13T15:48:01.227-06:00PS,
The ride home today will be awesome!PS,<br />The ride home today will be awesome!cpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-48651391574752087722010-01-13T15:47:16.237-06:002010-01-13T15:47:16.237-06:00Conch,
I found that riding after a break today was...Conch,<br />I found that riding after a break today was wonderful in spite of having to be a little more careful. Full Face Helmet Weather? LOL<br />Thanks for visiting<br /><br />Jimcpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-36713441564046008452010-01-13T15:44:44.908-06:002010-01-13T15:44:44.908-06:00Jack,
Have considered a battery tender, but since ...Jack,<br />Have considered a battery tender, but since I ride so often, haven't found it to be absolutely necessary.<br />I just worry needlessly sometimes knowing that at least there is a clock on the scoot that can use juice all the time. It apparently uses very little juice, after 2 1/2 weeks, Max started right up just like normal.<br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Jimcpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-56450781921537633412010-01-13T14:21:52.190-06:002010-01-13T14:21:52.190-06:00riepe always has one more gadget he needs to foist...riepe always has one more gadget he needs to foist on an unsuspecting public. I rode the Bonneville today, venturing out for a ten mile trip in 65 degrees (full face helmet weather) and Cheyenne behaved herself in the crate (no barking when I left or when I came home- I listened!) so I too am looking forward to more rides when the weather gets better.<br />I tell you: when I was young I only rode and I suffered horrible weather. It isn't worth doing it to suffer. I enjoyed riding immensely today because after my recent hiatus it was fresh and new and wonderful again!Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-15172439233980382972010-01-13T09:23:19.779-06:002010-01-13T09:23:19.779-06:00Dear CPA3485 (Jimbo):
I noted one reason you want...Dear CPA3485 (Jimbo):<br /><br />I noted one reason you wanted to get the bike out was to size up the state of the battery. Have you considered the advantages of a battery tender? A decent one signals you as to the state of the battery and the nature of the charge. I use an Accumate. I think I paid $60 for it. A buddy of mine wire the connecting pigtail to the battery, then replaced the connectors (tender to the bike) with the John Deere variety. These are tight on and tight off. The unit can't be easily unplugged at the bike by mistake. There is a tiny cap that covers the connection on the bike when the tender is removed, as this connection is live 100% of the time as it would not benefit from getting damp. <br /><br />I switched on the ignition yesterday, and the voltmeter showed the battery at full-strength. The bike had not been started in 6 weeks. There is an on-board computer on my bike and a clock that are running all the time, so some current drain is always evident.<br /><br />Have a good ride whenever you get out.Remember to hose the salt and salt dust from the machine.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-9790069896982001332010-01-13T08:23:00.424-06:002010-01-13T08:23:00.424-06:00Chuck,
"Nothing to prove anymore" is a g...Chuck,<br />"Nothing to prove anymore" is a good way to put it. I just wanted to write it down and express my frustration.<br />(Wed morning)<br />I rode to work today. There was frost on the streets and a bunch of black ice accidents on of of the slabs. I had to be a bit careful, but wasn't bad. It felt good to be riding again. Many people might appreciate the fact that I had to be real attentive, 1) watching for road hazards coupled with 2) watching for cagers and 3) being careful with the brakes.<br />Thanks for stiopping by,<br /><br />Jimcpa3485https://www.blogger.com/profile/00031439889267356735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259595163018451877.post-23273268703345622252010-01-13T00:04:15.670-06:002010-01-13T00:04:15.670-06:00Yep, been there, done that, and came to the same c...Yep, been there, done that, and came to the same conclusion. Nothing to prove anymore.Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.com