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swiftnick
Black CB900F
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 1688
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:34 pm |
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Riding days are becoming fewer and further between but today was awesome. Dry, mid 60’s, lots of foliage changing color to enjoy along with with Aaron’s GSXR and my VFR. First real ride I have gotten on the VFR since acquisition and doing a load of work to get her mechanically sound. Still working on the fairing lowers. |
_________________ 1982 CB900FC (UK Version) 1 owner
1983 CB1100RD (Fastest, red and blue)
1975 CB400 four
2012 ST1300
1982 CX500 Turbo
1991 FJ1200
1976 CB750 Super Sport
1986 VFR750F
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2301
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:36 pm |
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Today was a very nice day in Michigan! |
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ctluba
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jul 19, 2010
Posts: 5873
Location: Ct
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Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:16 pm |
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I had that exact Gixxer. Love the color scheme. I was out all day Sunday as well, beautiful day |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:37 pm |
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It was also a great day for riding here in MA. I took an "extended" lunch hour from work and got some miles on my VFR. The more I ride it, the more I love it.
The next couple of days look like they'll be good for riding, so I may have to take a half day off and get some more miles in. |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:42 pm |
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We have had some beautiful days for riding here in Southern Ontario. I have been getting the bike out for short rides, with no particular destination.
Some hazards this time of year to watch out for...large farm machinery harvesting beans and corn, along with the mud they bring out to the road.
Leaves on a wet road surface can give you some "Oh Shit" moments too.
Ride safe everyone!! |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:09 pm |
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Chris, we've been having similar weather here. Today was another beaut, so I spent my lunch hour on two wheels and went on one of my favorite loops around the Wachusett Reservoir. It looks like it will be colder the rest of the week, but I'm hoping for a few more days like this before I have to tuck the bikes away.
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commander
MB-5
Joined: Jul 15, 2021
Posts: 20
Location: Atlanta Georgia
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Wed Nov 10, 2021 10:42 pm |
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f4fast
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
Posts: 24692
Location: Long Island,N.Y.
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Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:48 pm |
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commander wrote: |
Rode today |
Nice bike!
Got out for a ride on the “F” today as well. Great weather here |
_________________ 1983 cb1100f (blue)
1980 cb750f original owner (black) |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:24 pm |
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It was another great day for a lunchtime ride. This was a good midpoint to stop for a picture, in front of Comet Pond in Hubbardston, MA. It was colder today - 53 degrees, but I dressed right and I think that fairing helps keep the wind down.
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:42 pm |
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I love that bike!! You are so lucky to have such twisty, scenic roads to ride within minutes of leaving the city. Looking at our 7 day forecast,
I won't be doing any riding for at least a week, so I'm going out after work to top off the tank with Shell 91 @ 172.9/litre!!
No scenic photo stops on the way... |
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1980CB750F
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 1119
Location: Georgetown, Delaware
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Thu Nov 11, 2021 7:56 pm |
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You guys are killing me! The weather has been beautiful here in Delaware the last few days and I have been stuck at work. Living vicariously through all of you, Thx! |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:03 pm |
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CDN1100F wrote: |
I love that bike!! You are so lucky to have such twisty, scenic roads to ride within minutes of leaving the city. Looking at our 7 day forecast, I won't be doing any riding for at least a week, so I'm going out after work to top off the tank with Shell 91 @ 172.9/litre!! No scenic photo stops on the way... |
Chris - you're right and I am very lucky. As soon as I get to the end of my street, the nice riding starts. I have lots of choices for twisties, all within minutes. Working from home has been nice since I can just play it by ear and take off at lunchtime if the weather is right. Even when I was working in the office, I had nice country roads just a few minutes away. Too bad the good times will be coming to an end soon... |
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Powder coating services, specializing in all F components as well as brake system restoration.
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swiftnick
Black CB900F
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 1688
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:13 pm |
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CDN1100F wrote: |
with Shell 91 @ 172.9/litre!! |
Did you maybe get the decimal point in the wrong place? Its much much cheaper in MI Worth a visit by the sounds of it and the border is open again. |
_________________ 1982 CB900FC (UK Version) 1 owner
1983 CB1100RD (Fastest, red and blue)
1975 CB400 four
2012 ST1300
1982 CX500 Turbo
1991 FJ1200
1976 CB750 Super Sport
1986 VFR750F
1985 VF1000R |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:19 am |
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That's how the price appears on the sign, the number being 'cents' per litre. I found a station that had 91 oct. @ 159.9/L after work yesterday.
That still works out to over $6/gallon in CDN dollars.
How ever you work it out...we are getting screwed!!
Coming across the border for a day trip isn't possible yet.
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1914
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:05 pm |
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As the summer days were fading the call went out for a Fall Ride on Saturday up by Blue Mountain Ontario near Georgian Bay.
With a little bit of additional gear we kept warm in the cooler weather aided by some sunshine.
For entertainment (other than Scramble Bob) we had the trees turning into their fall colours and with views of Georgian Bay from the high up on the Escarpment.
Left to right.
basmn (Ed), Scramble Bob, Carol, CDN1100F (Chris), Fitter (Tom), Wulph (Gabe). |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Mon Sep 26, 2022 2:37 pm |
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Right on Tom! That was a fun weekend! I hope we get a return invitation back to the 5 star Wulph Resort!!
Good to see you and Carol again, and Ed, who I haven't seen since Sept. of 2019.
Cheers!
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Mon Sep 26, 2022 3:58 pm |
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One of these years I'd love to come up there and ride with you guys. I'm sure it was a blast! Glad you were able to pull it off before it got too cold. |
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basmn
Silver CB900F
Joined: May 03, 2006
Posts: 1146
Location: Northumberland Ontario
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Mon Sep 26, 2022 7:16 pm |
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5 star resort is an understatement. Thanks to Gabe and his wife for giving us all the royal treatment. Roads and scenery were terrific, company was second to none.....corn was good too 😁. Can't wait till next time...but hold the rain for the next ride home😎. I would post a picture but the CB1100f gods refuse to alow me to do so. |
_________________ 81 750F stock
83 1100F stock
08 FZ1
03 YZF R6 track only
XR100 pit special
CRF 230F
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5321
Location: Central Maine
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Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:36 pm |
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Rain this AM in Maine, but it cleared off, and I was able to do about 80 miles on the Beast. |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
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BlueThunder
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 9236
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Tue Sep 27, 2022 4:56 pm |
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Saturday was a good day for a ride on the Snake TN-421. |
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2014 CTX1300A - Black Thunder aka Predator
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5321
Location: Central Maine
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Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:12 pm |
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Mid seventies, bright sunshine, excellent roads in Central Maine. 200 plus miles on the 985. Peak foliage in the bargain!
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/61801 |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
Silence is the best reply to a Fool!
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1914
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:54 pm |
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Canadian Thanksgiving Ride ..... My youngest on his carbon fibre bike with me following on my E-Bike |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1914
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:59 pm |
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Today I went into town to exchange some money into USD. OMG! It cost me $1.41 CAD for 1 USD. I was a tad peeved!!!
Looks like I will not be purchasing anything made in the USA for a while.
I got home, got off the bike and she looked so shiny and nice before her long sleep that my inner peace returned
Got to get more mileage during these last days of fall. |
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BlueThunder
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 9236
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:02 pm |
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Make sure you thank Justin. |
_________________ ... Brian
2014 CTX1300A - Black Thunder aka Predator
1980 CB750F - Blue Thunder
1977 GL1000 - Ox |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1914
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:16 pm |
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BlueThunder wrote: |
Make sure you thank Justin. |
For what? CAD is strong vs everyone else. The USD is just out of control. |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5045
Location: Worcester, MA
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Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:01 pm |
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Lunchtime today was a great day for a ride...on 4 wheels for a change. Still air cooled though.
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kiwihonda004
Hawk
Joined: Jul 14, 2012
Posts: 387
Location: New Zealand
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Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:36 am |
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Went for a ride to visit Peter (Pontiacstogo) and we trundled down a few km,s for a coffee with his wife and watched a few bikes go by. Great to ride with another 900f. |
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chico
CB1100F
Joined: Dec 16, 2008
Posts: 2417
Location: suffern, ny
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Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:47 am |
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Today was a glorious day for a ride and see nature's true colors. the morning was a little nippy, so heated grips and windshield were welcome features.
Chico |
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"83 CB 1100 Red
´99 Valkyrie Interstate sold
2000 Harley Fatboy
2005 Softail Deluxe
´07 Yamaha FZ traded
'17Triumph Tiger 800
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pontiacstogo
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 16, 2004
Posts: 6753
Location: Waihi, NZ
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Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:11 pm |
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kiwihonda004 wrote: |
Went for a ride to visit Peter (Pontiacstogo) and we trundled down a few km,s for a coffee with his wife and watched a few bikes go by. Great to ride with another 900f. |
Great to catch up with Peter - his bike is a very nice example of an original 900F.
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sixdog
Hawk
Joined: Sep 08, 2009
Posts: 411
Location: San Juan Capistrano CA
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Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:52 pm |
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Took the ole R for a 220 mile ride through the Santa Monica Mountains ... gotta say it's a very comfortable ride... |
_________________ 82 CB1100R
79 CBX Red
84 VF1000F Interceptor
82 GS1000 Katana
80 Suzuki GS1000s Wes Cooley
83 Kawasaki KZ1000 ELR
82 Kawasaki GPZ1100B2
02 Honda CBR1100XX
86 VFR750
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