tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post2475545991879603304..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Hi Paolo, Hi Sonja:Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-85479830302263281632011-05-19T20:08:02.559-07:002011-05-19T20:08:02.559-07:00Necessity, mother of invention, all that jazz. St...Necessity, mother of invention, all that jazz. Start the research. Or get a vintage BAE with the shift on the right? ;)<br /><br />Suzie...sounds good.<br /><br />Planning is a good diversion! sometimes... LOLBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-58512137461368094032011-05-16T08:06:27.645-07:002011-05-16T08:06:27.645-07:00Jack:
You have a way of nearly, always being righ...<b>Jack:</b><br /><br />You have a way of nearly, always being right. Scooter sales seem to be picking up again. They are consider toys in North America, while in Europe they are considered transportation. I have had a few scooters, but no blue ones. You are thinking of my Suzuki SV650n which was blue, and which I should have never sold. Hope you managed to get out for a ride.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-49698794411240085942011-05-16T08:02:35.338-07:002011-05-16T08:02:35.338-07:00Brady:
I don't really like those mechanical t...<b>Brady:</b><br /><br />I don't really like those mechanical things, just more problems when they go wrong. Too many switches and solenoids, better to have auto transmission (NOT CVT)<br /><br /><b>BeemerGirl:</b><br /><br />I often thought about a right side kickstand for those times where the road slants the wrong way. Planning is a diversion to keep you occupied and give you thoughts of freedom & anticipation.<br /><br />A long time ago I posted up a name for my V-strom, but I never really used it, it was "Suzie" .<em>(Like Suzuki only more feminine)</em><br /><br />I'm trying to heal up and take it easy but somehow on Sunday it started deteriorating, and now I am back to barely hobbling around. I should have phoned in sick<br /><br /><b>Steve:</b><br /><br />A scooter right now would certainly solve my problems. They are so much easier to handle with those hand controls. Actually my bike is quiet too. On the highway you can only hear the wind<br /><br /><b>Ms M:</b><br /><br />I didn't know you had two bikes, so perhaps you could add a Hack to the collection. I do have a centre stand but it is hard to "lift" up and worrysome to bring down in case it lands the wrong way. Hope all is well with you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-20785889724187497502011-05-16T07:52:22.260-07:002011-05-16T07:52:22.260-07:00SonjaM:
I sometimes think your boss thinks you sh...<b>SonjaM:</b><br /><br />I sometimes think your boss thinks you should be working every working second. Taking a break is refreshing<br /><br /><b>MDJ:</b><br /><br />Okay, I get the message. The next time I don't feel well I'll reach for the phone, instead of the keys<br /><br /><b>George:</b><br /><br />There have only been a couple of times over all these years where I should have stayed home, but didn't. But I can take a sick day if I am not sick<br /><br /><b>RichardM:</b><br /><br />I agree with you, should abuse the system like the "girls"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-59055146219991255722011-05-16T07:48:18.526-07:002011-05-16T07:48:18.526-07:00Geoff:
I'm stubborn and can't keep still,...<b>Geoff:</b><br /><br />I'm stubborn and can't keep still, when I'm supposed to sit and watch the clouds float by<br /><br /><b>Charlie6:</b><br /><br />I am sure a Hack will solve a lot of problems, but then I will have to learn how to ride all over again<br /><br /><b>GeorgeF:</b><br /><br />Yes, plans are in the works. I only have to make sure I can ride<br /><br /><b>Mike:</b><br /><br />weather patterns aren't in our favour. The last time I was there in Late June there was still around 3 ft of snow up top. So far we are at least a month behind schedule, weather-wiseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-35885788891087084382011-05-15T20:06:24.382-07:002011-05-15T20:06:24.382-07:00Dear Bobskoot:
As I have said before, the steay i...Dear Bobskoot:<br /><br />As I have said before, the steay increase in gas prices is going to spawn a new class of scooter riders in the US. Didn't you have a blue scooter at one time? I thought you did sell it?<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-49301270328068208352011-05-15T17:58:38.175-07:002011-05-15T17:58:38.175-07:00along the lines of lori's comment, maybe a cen...along the lines of lori's comment, maybe a center kickstand instead of a side mount? <br /><br />funny, i was just mulling over potential long distance trips with a friend. we were laughing over needing 2 sidecars to fill with 2 aussie shepards and a certain large young black cat :) <br /><br />sorry to hear that foot is still bothersome bob. get well, be well, and ride lots, soon!mq01https://www.blogger.com/profile/11742343758057005313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65698375490271898232011-05-15T17:25:55.686-07:002011-05-15T17:25:55.686-07:00Bob,
Hope your foot heals quickly and doesn't...Bob,<br /><br />Hope your foot heals quickly and doesn't cause to much thinking about having to reorder your life. I can say a Vespa like the one SonjaM arrived on is far easier on the feet than any motorcycle I've ridden to date. Just saying...<br /><br />You are right about the Vespa being silent. I can even sneak up on my dog at times if he's sleeping soundly enough. And he is waiting right at the door.<br /><br />Sounds like the get together with SonjaM was fun despite the foot!<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/ScooterNSticks" rel="nofollow">Follow me on Twitter</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-70162601000607906212011-05-15T15:55:35.987-07:002011-05-15T15:55:35.987-07:00As Brady says: mental health days are important to...As Brady says: mental health days are important too. But you must enjoy your job more than I did mine. Hence the change. :) But I will still be willing to play hooky in the future.<br /><br />So glad that you and Sonja and Paola were all able to meet up. Does the Wee have a name??<br /><br />Catching up and adventure planning are always exciting and gets the blood flowing. That foot will be back to working order in no time!<br /><br />Wonder if the kickstand could be moved to the right side? Unorthodox, but it might work.<br /><br />Heal quickly!<br /><br />-LoriBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-17874536745147066342011-05-15T12:56:40.226-07:002011-05-15T12:56:40.226-07:00Eh, I think mental health is important. Sick of wo...Eh, I think mental health is important. Sick of work moves in degrees. When it's really bad you stop caring about quality. <br /><br />Anyway, I hope your foot heals well. If you keep having troubles with it, invest in one of those fancy dual-clutch rigs put out. Instant shifting by hand. I'm not really into it, but necessity is necessity. <br /><br />Brady<br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and Life<br />http://www.behindbarsmotorcycle.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-1369098777297275262011-05-15T10:23:44.128-07:002011-05-15T10:23:44.128-07:00I used to be like you, going years without taking ...I used to be like you, going years without taking a sick day. But not anymore. I don't think "sick of work" counts no matter how much we would like it to. <br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-87810892129047739202011-05-15T08:41:45.523-07:002011-05-15T08:41:45.523-07:00Bob, I'm glad you have not been sick enough to...Bob, I'm glad you have not been sick enough to miss work but they not going to give you a medal for it. I had friends that worked for companies for a long time and when it came time to layoffs they were gone too just like any other even though they never took sick days. I admit I have taken "supposedly" sick days to enjoy a day of riding :-)<br />Being sick of work also counts ;-)GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-21369428482469240282011-05-15T08:12:45.374-07:002011-05-15T08:12:45.374-07:00"I have been at my present company for over 1..."I have been at my present company for over 12 years and have never taken a sick day. Prior to that with my previous employer for over 10 years I never took a sick day either. So in 22 years this is not to say I haven't been sick, but not sick enough to miss work."<br /><br />Glad ya clarified that a bit, cuz I was gonna say: what are ya, SUPERMAN or somethin'? ;-)<br /><br />Damn, I like MY job...but u must REALLY LOVE yers!MeanDonnaJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709592081968646084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-55410077809228473152011-05-14T23:07:39.405-07:002011-05-14T23:07:39.405-07:00I am glad that we could finally meet up. Now that ...I am glad that we could finally meet up. Now that summer's coming we should do that more often, it gives me a good reason to stop working for a while ;-)SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-26082088549018626772011-05-14T22:49:49.592-07:002011-05-14T22:49:49.592-07:00That sounds like fun Bob - Montana in the summer! ...That sounds like fun Bob - Montana in the summer! Charlie6 has a good point... a sidecar rig might be the ticket!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946652999166458805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-16229818027821178262011-05-14T21:21:46.106-07:002011-05-14T21:21:46.106-07:00Nice you guys were able to meet and hope you feeli...Nice you guys were able to meet and hope you feeling better. You going to Montana?GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254196892811043203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-34744060718532672202011-05-14T19:54:03.709-07:002011-05-14T19:54:03.709-07:00Ya know Bob, when we meet in Montana this summer.....Ya know Bob, when we meet in Montana this summer...you should see if mounting a vstrom attached to a sidecar is easier on that achilles tendon. ; )<br /><br />Dom<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-41350197190345923422011-05-14T17:50:50.809-07:002011-05-14T17:50:50.809-07:00Bob,
just do what Mrs Scoot advises and you'll...Bob,<br />just do what Mrs Scoot advises and you'll be better in no time at all. There's a bit of self-interest here as I'm looking forward to your accounts of extensive summer riding!<br /><br />Take care...Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com