| Author | Message | ||
     Caboose |
Sorry....mis-read your "want ad". | ||
| Caboose |
I'm back from Fla. The weather in Orlando was great, sunny high's in the upper 80's. The weather in Daytona Beach sucked, something like 5 inches of rain during bike week. The racing on the 9th was awesome until the down-pour. Those Boxer's made some great noise. Kind of like a hive of angry killer bee's as they went by and actually made the grand stand vibrate. I don't know if its a Bike Week thing, but rider's in Florida seem to has a total disregard for protective gear. I've never seen so many people riding in shorts and tee's.....no helmet. | ||
| Caboose |
I got out for a ride today. Sure is nice to feel the tug of the Buell again. My bike is a mess though, lots of salty melt-off on the roads. I gave it a quick hose-off when I got home, it was getting to dark to give it a good scrub. Tomorrow it'll get some TLC with a sponge and bubble bath, for now ridden hard and put away wet will have to do. | ||
| Kahuna |
Likewise! First time ever on the new 9S! WOW! This bike is AWESOME, and the race kit sounds fantastic. Now I'm not sure if the X1 is getting any attention this summer. I still cant wipe the grin off my face. | ||
| Caboose |
Anyone know if PM wheels are repairable? I hit a huge freaking pothole today on the 427 that put a ding in the left side of my front rim. The size of the ding....its visable from a distance, the tire is still holding air (if that counts for anything)and there is no perceivable vibration or wobble to the front end. Are there any good wheel repair shops in the GTA? | ||
| Caboose |
A big thanks to John at "Bent Bikes" in Mississauga. He fixed my rim with little cosmetic damage. Who's up for a ride? I've got new tires and brake pads to scuff in. 56 more days till Mosport! | ||
| Caboose |
What are you guys up to this Sunday? If your not busy with Easter gatherings wanna go for a ride? | ||
| Lornce |
Hey Caboose, Sunday's not good for me, actually have some family stuff to do.... We met Sunday noonish for breakfast in Hamilton at the West Town, maybe do it again in a few weeks. Didn't see you in Cambelville.... Stay in touch, we'll hook up. best, Lornce (905)529-1351 | ||
| Lornce |
Cayuga Track Days!!! Caboose et al, Sturgess Cycle's sponsoring two Cayuga Track Days this summer: June 11 and August 20. Reg is $125/day or $200 for both. Good deal. They say they limit to 40 riders and there's no class structure: just a free for all...  Within safe a prudent "racing" limits, I'm sure.... I'm schedded for both.... Man, the warmth felt good yesterday! Tires scrubbed nicely to the edges..... later budds, Lornce | ||
| Caboose |
The only trackday I'll attending with my Buell this year is the DOCC Mosport Rally. Reason being, I'm running in the SuperMoto Series with my...ahem...Honda CRF450R. I'd like to have my cake and eat it too, but I'm commited to this series and any form of racing ain't cheap! | ||
| Lornce |
Caboose, Super-Moto? CRF450R? You lucky-dog-wild-man! I'll look forward to watching you go at it.... and mixing it up on our Buells! Be afraid.... be very afraid!! , <---- not my 'race face' Lornce | ||
| Lornce |
Hey Folks, Tomorrow, Sunday April 27th, some of us are meeting for breakfast at Hamilton's West Town restaurant. Best breakfast in Hamilton and easy to find from the 403. East on Main East to Locke (2nd light) then right (south) on Locke a few blocks. The West Town's on yer right. 9:15 meet fer eats. Much ride to follow.... Best, Lornce | ||
| Caboose |
Damn...I've got plans tomorrow to take the CRF450R to St.Williams. I've never been to that restaurant, but nothing like a good breakfast to start a great days of riding. Anybody make it to the Buell demo ride at Clare's yesterday? I did. Took out a race kitted XB9R and a bone stock XB9S. The race kit makes a HUGE differance! Great bikes, but I'm not in any hurry to trade in my X1. The new Buell's are so much more refined than the tubers'. Quicker acceleration, less vibration, smoother shifting. I still like the "hot rod" feel of my X1. | ||
| Kahuna |
Lornce, shit! i just read your message, and there is no way i can make it out there in time. you have my cell number, if you ride to toronto, give me a call. Totally agree Caboose!, i have both a kitted 9s and the "hot rod". The X1 one is far more fun, but the 9s will make a far better track bike. K | ||
| Caboose |
How was the ride Lornce? Where did you guys go? I'm still recovering from a days worth of trial ride.....man I'm sore! (Message edited by Caboose on April 29, 2003) | ||
| 99x1 |
Lawrence lead an excellent ride; Left Hamilton via Snake Road, followed the Niagra escarpment to Campbellville, on to Terra Cotta, Georgetown, Belfoutain, Forks of the Credit, Hockley Valley. Probably the best route in Ontario? Only soiled my pants twice, passed a car going into a curve (trying to keep up) and the curve was tighter then I thought, and a couple of rear wheel slides on sand (Rattlesnake Park, and the sharp switchback on Forks of Credit). There was a LOT of bikes at Belfoutain, but only saw one police car all day! Great bunch of guys to ride with.... Thanks Lawrence! John | ||
| Kahuna |
oh man! sucks! too bad i missed it. i'm desparate to ride with other buellers. it always feels like i'm the only one in town! yet there's 4 of us on here. we should plan another soon. how about this sunday? the forcast is calling for a high of 15. | ||
| Lornce |
Charity Ride For Cancer Saturday May 3rd. Announcement forwarded for Steffi, a concerned Toronto Airhead. Hey folks, My buddy Dennis (Indian rider and owner of Ra on Ronces) has organized a ride to fundraise for Princess Margaret's Hospital Foundation, on Sat. May 3, 2003. Registration opens 9:00am at RA 411 Roncesvalles Ave. (416) 535-0891 $35.00 registration/pledge per rider It'll hopefully be a nice day to ride, and it's for a good cause, and a great opportunity to show off our old beauties amid the boring new Harley's and Indian's! See y'all soon, STeffi Apparently this is a Poker Run heading off to some fine riding roads along the Niagara Escarpment etc. NOT a parade. Sounds like a lotta fun and it's for a good cause. I'm goin and it'd be great to have some of you folks along for the fun too. best, Lawrence ABC #4419 http://www.airheadsontario.myps.net/ "I learned the value of humor during the time of Stalinist terror. I could always recognize a person who was not a Stalinist, a person whom I needn't fear, by the way he smiled. A sense of humor was a trustworthy sign of recognition. Ever since, I have been terrified by a world that is losing its sense of humor." ~ Milan Kundera. | ||
| Lornce |
Working on a ride for Sunday that'll follow the Escarpment backroads to Niagara-On-The-Lake and a friend's showing at a local gallery.... Still hammering details.... will post soon... best, Lornce PS, Glad ya enjoyed last Sunday, John. Was great to have you guys along for the fun. Watch that sand and always ride safely within your comfort zone... obeying all applicable traffic laws. | ||
| Lornce |
Okay, so folks are meeting for a 9:30 breakfast at Hamilton's West Town restaurant on Sunday May 4th. Much ride departs at 10:30. My buddy Paul Farrauto will lead us along some of the Niagara Escarpments most scenic and entertaining roads on our way to Niagara on the Lake. We'll be dropping in on a friend's 1:00 art showing with a reception at 2:00. Possible winery tour to follow... I love spring, Lornce Oh yea, the West Town's easy to find.... Exit 403 at Main St. East.... Second light right on Locke St.... West Town's about four blocks down Locke on the right.... Near all the cool bikes. |
