tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post8308953825906026714..comments2023-12-07T03:58:37.749-08:00Comments on Riding the Wet Coast: Neglected Vstrom & a couple of British BikesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62256964613523537462013-06-25T23:12:06.492-07:002013-06-25T23:12:06.492-07:00Trip anticipation, I always get antsy before a tri...Trip anticipation, I always get antsy before a trip. Your picnic looks lovely. Hope Mrs Skoot is feeling better and on the mend. Have you figured out everything you are taking with you? Are you still betwixt & between on which bike you are taking?Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-13191698474873293402013-06-25T12:01:43.402-07:002013-06-25T12:01:43.402-07:00David:
T minus -14 days to go then watch out, her...<b>David:</b><br /><br />T minus -14 days to go then watch out, here I come . . .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-81361607916118456612013-06-25T11:02:14.260-07:002013-06-25T11:02:14.260-07:00Bob, looks like Jack is breaking in a new Beemer f...Bob, looks like Jack is breaking in a new Beemer for you, stripping off all that pesky new bike steep depreciation. Very nice! I hope you appreciate the effort he is making to improve your stable :)David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-44015162454159799982013-06-25T10:59:48.624-07:002013-06-25T10:59:48.624-07:00Bob, nice to see Yvonne out and about. You marrie...Bob, nice to see Yvonne out and about. You married a keeper for sure.<br /><br />How many sleeps left?David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-62161531940146113322013-06-25T09:05:50.285-07:002013-06-25T09:05:50.285-07:00Kathy:
I was supposed to sell my other bike but i...<b>Kathy:</b><br /><br />I was supposed to sell my other bike but it may fit into my Ride and fly back home plan next year. Ride when you are able and don't worry that your bike is just sitting and waiting . . . There are other things in life that may need attending to, like moving your DAD to PA<br /><br />It would be great if we were able to meet up next month. I am looking forward to itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-86460774811848725702013-06-25T04:57:17.893-07:002013-06-25T04:57:17.893-07:00Glad to see you out and about. I can't imagine...Glad to see you out and about. I can't imagine owning two bikes. My single is sorely neglected. Just a busy year. I look forward to a rendezvous in July. Let me know your route plan and I'll come meet up with you for a spell.ToadMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873763565941746536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-57701883408990123192013-06-24T22:16:05.244-07:002013-06-24T22:16:05.244-07:00Chris:
NO, Hell's Canyon was last year. I&#...<b>Chris:</b><br /><br />NO, Hell's Canyon was last year. I'm heading to Kedgi's place for home-made lobster rolls.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-52033723593022620382013-06-24T18:54:05.497-07:002013-06-24T18:54:05.497-07:00The excitement continues to build. Did you say Hel...The excitement continues to build. Did you say Hell's Canyon and then a trip to see Kedgi?Pastor Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047349748713437097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-46832368950531905242013-06-24T11:34:43.669-07:002013-06-24T11:34:43.669-07:00Trobairitz:
My fat legs got in the way again ! ...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />My fat legs got in the way again ! <br /><br />It is a peaceful waterfront park down by the Fraser River, protected from the ocean breeze, so it gets hot. It would have been much cooler and windy at Jericho Beach were we went later to check it out on the way home.<br /><br />Yep, lift off is just around the cornerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-61014888408534549862013-06-24T11:25:34.292-07:002013-06-24T11:25:34.292-07:00Dom:
The Wee shines on rough roads and speed bump...<b>Dom:</b><br /><br />The Wee shines on rough roads and speed bumps. With my "R" I have to slow down, my Wee pretends that they aren't there. I also have a greater fuel range with my Wee and I don't need premium fuel. My Wee also has more storage capacityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-27597797699272763192013-06-24T11:22:21.994-07:002013-06-24T11:22:21.994-07:00Nikos:
I had posted about Jack before but my phot...<b>Nikos:</b><br /><br />I had posted about Jack before but my photos got "lost" from the Webshots shutdown.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-23779807169138360312013-06-24T11:20:58.360-07:002013-06-24T11:20:58.360-07:00Andrew:
I like my Wee but I had always wanted to ...<b>Andrew:</b><br /><br />I like my Wee but I had always wanted to ride a BMW. I know the Wee is more reliable and better for rough roads, but the "R" is more suited for Interstate travel and for putting on the miles. Everyone who has ridden my "R" mentions about the most excellent brake systemAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-65491266308703277822013-06-24T10:42:59.644-07:002013-06-24T10:42:59.644-07:00That looks like a beautiful picnic spot. Did you ...That looks like a beautiful picnic spot. Did you notice in the photo it looks like Mrs. Skoot only has one leg? Her other is hidden behind yours.<br /><br />Your trip is getting closer..........Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-44454396581671125432013-06-24T07:44:32.110-07:002013-06-24T07:44:32.110-07:00Every motorcycle has its plus and minuses Bob as I...Every motorcycle has its plus and minuses Bob as I am sure you know....having said that, I've yet to ride my V-Strom rig since I got back from Alaska!<br /><br />domredlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-28195043836579067752013-06-24T02:00:13.075-07:002013-06-24T02:00:13.075-07:00Was it wise buying a BMW from a "Jack"?Was it wise buying a BMW from a "Jack"?Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738356784230164028.post-27613272194734880932013-06-23T23:54:46.410-07:002013-06-23T23:54:46.410-07:00Oh, careful what you say about the Wee, she'll...Oh, careful what you say about the Wee, she'll get upset and leave you stranded at work...no, hang-on it's a Suzuki - i doubt it will ever leave you stranded...<br /><br />BTW: agree about the brakes. I loved my couple of rides on a Wee before I bought the Vee. Comparing the Vee to my Dad's R1100S - the Vee would toast it for torque, maybe not top speed though, she's as aerodynamic as a brick...Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.com