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I sent my rider seat off to Spencer for modification this AM. Should have it back in a week. I will post how much difference the modification makes on trips.
What did you do with your ST1100/ST1300 today?
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Definitely some, but they try to pass thru
And whats going on with the upwards angle of her bike’s mirrors, selfie mode?
And whats going on with the upwards angle of her bike’s mirrors, selfie mode?
sirbike
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I finished insulating my newly heated motorcycle shack then just did this for about 45 minutes. 
CYYJ
Michael
I rode from Tafraoute, Morocco up a winding road into the Anti-Atlas mountains. It was a delightful trip - temperature was just right (about 18°C, 65°F), bright, and sunny. This mountain range is the last one before the Sahara desert starts just a few miles to the south. It doesn't get much rain.
Morocco is a pleasant country to tour in. Geographically, it's about level with Georgia & Florida, so the temperatures in winter are pleasant - although it does get very cold at night. The residents are very courteous & friendly. Like all the other North African countries, it is predominantly Muslim (about 98%), but very tolerant and accepting of other cultures. Up until about 60 years ago, there was a very large Jewish community in this region (everyone left en masse for Israel in the late 1950s), and the municipal governments still maintain the Jewish cemeteries and the occasional synagogue, just in case anyone decides to come back.
This is the quiet time of year for tourism - hotels are mostly empty, and prices are very low: about $20 a night for a good hotel, $10 for a very good 3 course dinner.
The typical motorcycle found in this area is a 50 cc moped. A 250cc dirt bike is considered to be a 'very large' motorcycle. So when I stopped in a small village with my ST 1100, the local kids thought it was some kind of spaceship. Every one of them wanted to sit on it, and have their friends take a picture of them on it.
Below is a photo of one of the local kids on my moto.
Michael
Morocco, January 29 2019
Morocco is a pleasant country to tour in. Geographically, it's about level with Georgia & Florida, so the temperatures in winter are pleasant - although it does get very cold at night. The residents are very courteous & friendly. Like all the other North African countries, it is predominantly Muslim (about 98%), but very tolerant and accepting of other cultures. Up until about 60 years ago, there was a very large Jewish community in this region (everyone left en masse for Israel in the late 1950s), and the municipal governments still maintain the Jewish cemeteries and the occasional synagogue, just in case anyone decides to come back.
This is the quiet time of year for tourism - hotels are mostly empty, and prices are very low: about $20 a night for a good hotel, $10 for a very good 3 course dinner.
The typical motorcycle found in this area is a 50 cc moped. A 250cc dirt bike is considered to be a 'very large' motorcycle. So when I stopped in a small village with my ST 1100, the local kids thought it was some kind of spaceship. Every one of them wanted to sit on it, and have their friends take a picture of them on it.
Below is a photo of one of the local kids on my moto.
Michael
Morocco, January 29 2019
Amazing. Nice pic.
My ST1300 will likely never go beyond the US SW it’s entire life.
Respects
PS. I enjoy letting kids sit on my bike, however another biker told me to be careful about it (he was not referring to the kid’s safety). What has this world come to...
My ST1300 will likely never go beyond the US SW it’s entire life.
Respects
PS. I enjoy letting kids sit on my bike, however another biker told me to be careful about it (he was not referring to the kid’s safety). What has this world come to...
My Wing buddy called and said 'Let's ride!' We got breakfast locally then did a 160mi jaunt up through Napa. It was a gorgeous day. Perfect weather. On the way we passed an uncontrolled airstrip with an air tour business of a few vintage planes.
This is the most famous of the stable. It's doing a run up getting ready for take off. Note the three shiny covers on the leading edge of the wing. And the bulge on the belly.
The tours last approximately 20min (more if you have the wallet for it). Prior to landing at made a low (not buzz) level pass to observe wind conditions let everybody know he was coming in. It was doing about 250mph and did a slight banking rising turn. It was a thing of beauty. And the sound! It was powered by a 12cyl 2000HP Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. The original was a 1700HP Packard Merlin but the owner upgraded. People fret about the gas mileage of the STs. This bird drank 50gpm.
Along with the P-51D the company's stable had a P-40 Tigershark (1 of 25 left flying) that had three kills to it in its glory days. They also had a T-6 Texan and a British Chipmunk. There were also two biplanes in a hanger that we didn't get to.
I wish I had been in a piccie mood instead of a gawking one and taken more. Maybe next time. It was a fun day.
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I check mine before riding for 42/42. Makes a huge difference! I'm pretty much dialed in now with the fork brace, rear shock preload adjuster serviced and the 42/42. Thanks to all the knowledgeable guys here on the forum!
How was replacing the marker bulbs in the headlight assembly? I've still got to replace mine. Other than that and waiting on clear lens for front turn signals to arrive from China, I'm all LEDs too.
Rode the 2012 home from storage last night.
It was the last thing out of storage.
It was the last thing out of storage.
Handsome bike
jaysponger
Jay Rena
I rode to work today, total of 56 miles, 40 of that is freeway miles. Lane splitting all the way to work, well except the last couple of miles. Really no guarantee even riding your cage or even walking down the side walk. On liability, depends on who is at fault. I had a rider from my unit got hit by a small pick truck trying to take his lane. He didn't pay anything, his insurance went after the truck owner who hit him.
Oh yeah, replaced my spark plugs couple of days ago and the typical oil and filter change.
I rode from Tafraoute, Morocco up a winding road into the Anti-Atlas mountains. It was a delightful trip - temperature was just right (about 18°C, 65°F), bright, and sunny. This mountain range is the last one before the Sahara desert starts just a few miles to the south. It doesn't get much rain. 
I wish!! going down to -25 with a hi of -12 then Saturday is a possible 50... a 75 degree swing
I wish!! going down to -25 with a hi of -12 then Saturday is a possible 50... a 75 degree swing
STinner
Retired
Winter is the only time I regret living around the Great Lakes. The ST is hibernating nicely..................
Replaced the output shaft oil seal for the shiftier on Tim's ST today, it thought it was a Harley and was leaving its mark on the shop floor.
Marker bulbs where very easy the rubber housing just pulls straight out, the bulbs do tend to pop out of the housing and fall into the bottom of the head light lens but don't panic they can easily be retrieved with a magnetic wand tool. I have to admit when it first happened to me I thought I'd have to turn the whole bike upside down and shake it to get them out LOL
I really like the clear signal lens setup with brilliant white LED changing to amber flashing, it's so cool!
These are the front signal LEDs I'm using https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0734XT5ST
And at the rear https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B071ZDNZNW
Flasher relay https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01DKG06EA
Clear lenses https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N7DIZNV
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Thanks for the info. I installed the clear turnsignal lens last night and installed the switchback leds. Love'em! I'll post a couple of pics with the differences.
Did you have to remove any tupperware to get to the marker bulbs?
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Great pic! What shield do you have on the bike?I rode from Tafraoute, Morocco up a winding road into the Anti-Atlas mountains. It was a delightful trip - temperature was just right (about 18°C, 65°F), bright, and sunny. This mountain range is the last one before the Sahara desert starts just a few miles to the south. It doesn't get much rain.
Morocco is a pleasant country to tour in. Geographically, it's about level with Georgia & Florida, so the temperatures in winter are pleasant - although it does get very cold at night. The residents are very courteous & friendly. Like all the other North African countries, it is predominantly Muslim (about 98%), but very tolerant and accepting of other cultures. Up until about 60 years ago, there was a very large Jewish community in this region (everyone left en masse for Israel in the late 1950s), and the municipal governments still maintain the Jewish cemeteries and the occasional synagogue, just in case anyone decides to come back.
This is the quiet time of year for tourism - hotels are mostly empty, and prices are very low: about $20 a night for a good hotel, $10 for a very good 3 course dinner.
The typical motorcycle found in this area is a 50 cc moped. A 250cc dirt bike is considered to be a 'very large' motorcycle. So when I stopped in a small village with my ST 1100, the local kids thought it was some kind of spaceship. Every one of them wanted to sit on it, and have their friends take a picture of them on it.
Below is a photo of one of the local kids on my moto.
Michael
Morocco, January 29 2019
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Took the plastic off the right side to investigate the FI code 26 issue while my seat is being modified. Found a half baked repair on the knock sensor wire, supposedly done by a mechanic..... Will post more as I investigate further. The pics show what I found....
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Michael
Quite a few small towns and cities in Canada have giant sculptures of an animal / insect / fish / bird that is representative of the town... Wawa, Ontario has a giant goose, Shediac, New Brunswick has a giant lobster, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan has a giant moose, and Beaverlodge, Alberta has a giant beaver, to name just a few.
I think the Moroccans must have visited Canada and taken an idea back home, because when I rode into Tan Tan, Morocco today, I found two giant camels at the entrance to the town. Makes sense, I guess, because this town is more or less the entrance to the Sahara desert.
Michael
Tan Tan, Morocco - Camels
I think the Moroccans must have visited Canada and taken an idea back home, because when I rode into Tan Tan, Morocco today, I found two giant camels at the entrance to the town. Makes sense, I guess, because this town is more or less the entrance to the Sahara desert.
Michael
Tan Tan, Morocco - Camels