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Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by JohnnyBiker, Mar 20, 2014.

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  1. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    why it's only gonna be warm for a week or two anyway up there. :watching:
    hotroadking, Mar 25, 2014
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    If you tune in the cooler temps it will be a bit richer in the warmer weather and then a bit leaner in the really cooler weather? Sounds like that might be the way to go. Plus it gives you something to do motorcycle wise, instead of plowing snow.
    Roadster guy, Mar 26, 2014
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    I tune and ride in the warmer weather. Don't like riding when it's cold. I've raised my minimum temperature for riding to the low 60s.
    joshbob, Mar 26, 2014
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    If I did that I'd get to ride for about 25 minutes on one random afternoon in August the way this year is going.
    Roadster guy, Mar 26, 2014
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  6. JohnnyBiker

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    I have a total of three bikes so I won't miss out on any riding. If I tune now in the colder weather I will lean out in the warmer weather.

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    JohnnyBiker, Mar 26, 2014
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    Same here Josh, great day Saturday but Sunday cold and rain, snow on Tuesday and Wednesday, next good day will be Sunday, mostly sunny and 60* by then. Hope to get back out this weekend. Been able to get in at least part of one day last few weekends....
    MountainCruiser, Mar 26, 2014
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    I reckon it stays pretty chilly up in the mountains - can't beat the scenery, though. But good temps are just around the corner for our neck of the woods. It will be very nice after the rain this weekend. Should be near or over 70 all next week :D. Wonder how Johnny is faring up north . . .
    joshbob, Mar 27, 2014
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  9. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    What are you some kind of smart ass? :) Wait. Nevermind

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    JohnnyBiker, Mar 27, 2014
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  10. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    He's in his garage with the heater on taping up pictures of
    his mirrors and dreaming of the two weeks of summer!
    hotroadking, Mar 27, 2014
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    Guess it's a good think not all know a moving truck is there friend
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  12. JohnnyBiker

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    Yep it is now the real springtime here. I have the Glide in the shop, and the Suzuki and Sportster gave been on the road getting their legs stretched. Yesterday I took the time and drained the fork oil out of each tube and replaced it with some fresh stuff. The Sports ter rides nicely, as always. Today's early task will to take the Suzuki out and get the oil drained from it. I suppose I better drain the radiator too, I have never changed that since I have owned it.

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    JohnnyBiker, Apr 12, 2014
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    Today I will be taking the Road Glide out for its first ride. Man, it has been a brutal winter. Man, I just took it for a short little spin yesterday, (like around the block), and I have to say, I got a woody! :p

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    JohnnyBiker, Apr 20, 2014
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    Yep. I can see the gas station from my house, but rode the Sportster down for a fill up today just the same. $1.47 a litre. Ouch!. $17.00 later it was full, and home I rode. Not too cold today, but need to get more salt off the roads before I drive any distance.
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    Yeah u hear ya about the salt. But that is why there is water and rags and soap. :cool:

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    JohnnyBiker, Apr 20, 2014
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    Who me? Nahh :rolleyes:.
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    Last night the wife and I got on the Glide and we went riding. Yep, that bike still pulls 100 mph without issue or effort. ( theoretically speaking of course.):oops:

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    JohnnyBiker, Apr 21, 2014
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    Road Glide goes in the shop on Monday so I can get it sniffed. At least that was my plan. After thinking for a short time, I am also going to have it retuned completely if needed.

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    JohnnyBiker, May 31, 2014
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Got the Road Glide in the shop and today it should be getting worked on. Looking forward to it too as it is just a fun bike.

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    JohnnyBiker, Jun 3, 2014
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    What !

    It got Cold this past winter.

    I rode most all winter.

    It was 94* here and after all the rain the humidity was 53%
    cardboard, Jun 4, 2014
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  21. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Just getting retuned is all. New schedule and all isn't allowing me ride as much. A lot of things around my house needs to be done.

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    JohnnyBiker, Jun 5, 2014
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