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Buzglyd · 12-04-2007, 05:06 PM

It was a perfect San Diego day today so I devised a plan to take advantage of it. I drove my truck to the train station in Carlsbad and rode the train downtown to GP motorcycles.

I picked up my Ducati which was receiving its 1st service. I also had a 14 tooth countershaft sprocket installed to rid the bike of the Bonneville gearing.

Temps were in the upper 70s as I headed east on SR94. I hung a left at Buckman Springs road and continued up through the Laguna mountains. The bike just rocks with the new gearing. This might be one of the best all-round motorcycles available right now.

I could see snow on the peaks of the distant mountains from the recent storms, yet I was riding at 6000 ft wearing jeans and a leather jacket. Not bad for December!

Now it gets interesting. Upon returning home, I hopped on the Cuddymobile to ride down to the train station to get my truck. The headlight vibrates off after 1/2 mile. I've got about 5 miles to cover. I cross I5 near the beach and run out of gas! In front of a gas station! My 2nd 2 stroke dry run in the last few days. I figured it was mostly flat since I was on the coast so I started pedaling. And pedaling. On the slight inclines the single speed beach cruiser with motor in the frame started to get a little heavy. I figured I skipped the gym this morning so this would be ok.

Then, the clutch cable started stretching and the clutch started dragging which made pedaling more difficult. I couldn't catch my breath on the downhill portions because I had to pedal downhill!

Thankfully I made it to the train station, pitched the bike in the back of the truck, and drove home.

A fitting end to a perfect day.

mscuddy · 12-04-2007, 05:10 PM

...can you say RED LOCKTITE?

Sure you can...build up them calf muscles, like a catholic schoolgirl's.

Buzglyd · 12-04-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mscuddy

...can you say RED LOCKTITE?

Sure you can...build up them calf muscles, like a catholic schoolgirl's.

I don't think red locktite would have kept the bracket from breaking!

I'll get my plaid skirt on and check myself out in the mirror.

mscuddy · 12-04-2007, 05:31 PM

..DUCT TAPE? CAN YOU SAY DUCT TAPE? (or bailing wire, you will learn grasshopper...)

seruzawa · 12-04-2007, 05:33 PM

... in a pinch you can just pour some motor oil in the gas at a 20:1 mixture and ride the last few miles to your truck. Won't hurt it. Might need to clean the plugs. A bonus is driving by all those envirowackos.

Buzglyd · 12-04-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

... in a pinch you can just pour some motor oil in the gas at a 20:1 mixture and ride the last few miles to your truck. Won't hurt it. Might need to clean the plugs. A bonus is driving by all those envirowackos.

I just manned up and pedaled. It was good excersize and kept the eco-terrorists from torching my house.

Kenneth_Moore · 12-05-2007, 06:17 AM

You got the GT 1000, didn't you? Pure Triumph in Ft. Liquordale let me take one for a pretty good ride. I was impressed! Lots of torque, super light steering, handled like a dream. It had the Termi pipes on it, which sounded terrific; albeit loud. I was really close to buying it, but for some reason the DL1000 just seemed to click for me.

Enjoy!

longride · 12-05-2007, 06:26 AM

It only goes to prove that you are a nutcase!

Kenneth_Moore · 12-05-2007, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by longride

It only goes to prove that you are a nutcase!

Garcias! That's Spanish. It means: "Garcias!"

sarnali2 · 12-05-2007, 08:40 AM

Did you go commando while you were peddeling along a bumpy road in your plaid skirt making all the boys wish they were a bicycle seat?...

12-04-2007, 05:06 PM	#1
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,858	Awesome Day! It was a perfect San Diego day today so I devised a plan to take advantage of it. I drove my truck to the train station in Carlsbad and rode the train downtown to GP motorcycles. I picked up my Ducati which was receiving its 1st service. I also had a 14 tooth countershaft sprocket installed to rid the bike of the Bonneville gearing. Temps were in the upper 70s as I headed east on SR94. I hung a left at Buckman Springs road and continued up through the Laguna mountains. The bike just rocks with the new gearing. This might be one of the best all-round motorcycles available right now. I could see snow on the peaks of the distant mountains from the recent storms, yet I was riding at 6000 ft wearing jeans and a leather jacket. Not bad for December! Now it gets interesting. Upon returning home, I hopped on the Cuddymobile to ride down to the train station to get my truck. The headlight vibrates off after 1/2 mile. I've got about 5 miles to cover. I cross I5 near the beach and run out of gas! In front of a gas station! My 2nd 2 stroke dry run in the last few days. I figured it was mostly flat since I was on the coast so I started pedaling. And pedaling. On the slight inclines the single speed beach cruiser with motor in the frame started to get a little heavy. I figured I skipped the gym this morning so this would be ok. Then, the clutch cable started stretching and the clutch started dragging which made pedaling more difficult. I couldn't catch my breath on the downhill portions because I had to pedal downhill! Thankfully I made it to the train station, pitched the bike in the back of the truck, and drove home. A fitting end to a perfect day.

12-04-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	Ha ha, let the farce be with you... ...can you say RED LOCKTITE? Sure you can...build up them calf muscles, like a catholic schoolgirl's. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

12-04-2007, 05:31 PM	#4
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	..DUCT TAPE? CAN YOU SAY DUCT TAPE? (or bailing wire, you will learn grasshopper...) __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

12-04-2007, 05:33 PM	#5
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,403	Umm, Buz... ... in a pinch you can just pour some motor oil in the gas at a 20:1 mixture and ride the last few miles to your truck. Won't hurt it. Might need to clean the plugs. A bonus is driving by all those envirowackos. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

12-05-2007, 06:17 AM	#7
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	You got the GT 1000, didn't you? Pure Triumph in Ft. Liquordale let me take one for a pretty good ride. I was impressed! Lots of torque, super light steering, handled like a dream. It had the Termi pipes on it, which sounded terrific; albeit loud. I was really close to buying it, but for some reason the DL1000 just seemed to click for me. Enjoy! __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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12-05-2007, 06:26 AM	#8
longride Super Duper Mod Man Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Anywhere they let me Posts: 10,484	It only goes to prove that you are a nutcase! __________________ I'm a knucklehead

12-05-2007, 08:40 AM	#10
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,648	Did you go commando while you were peddeling along a bumpy road in your plaid skirt making all the boys wish they were a bicycle seat?... __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV