Hello everyone. Well it has been 8 weeks of recovery for me and I managed to get back on two wheels. Harry (the hat ) and I have been touring around NJ and I have went thru a tank of fuel so far. Thanks Harry, Marie is happy that I had someone to ride with as she is still very concerned with me being out and about by myself. Went for about 90 miles by myself yesterday, and I have to admit today I am a bit sore. Today I may just relax and just enjoy being alive.
Gene Kap.
Back in the saddle
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ekap1200
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Back in the saddle
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Re: Back in the saddle
.. great plan, and repeat for a long time! Best to Ya!!!
Today I may just relax and just enjoy being alive.
Gene Kap.
Today I may just relax and just enjoy being alive.
Gene Kap.
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Cranky - Bill Snodgrass AVA # 6544. VROC # 16804
Cranked >128K miles, Mtn bike-no motor!!!
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Re: Back in the saddle
Woohoo! Congrats Gene!
Dennis Fariello
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Philadelphia, PA
2000 Voyager XII "Gertrude" - deceased
1993 Vulcan 88 "Emily"
2008 Ford CVPI
SJ Retreads, PGR, WWR
VXII Manuals:
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Re: Back in the saddle
Unfortunately I didn’t foresee this nice weather and I winterized my motorcycles back in October when it snowed. So no riding for me until spring. When I winterize my bikes I treat the gas with seafoam heavily and run it thru the carbs for a couple of tank fulls, then drain the carbs, pull out the battery and store in the basement, strip the plastic off and plan my winter maintenance. Once I commit to winterize there’s no going back. I have a lot to do on these bikes this winter and i go overboard on the maintenance once a year and change all and I do mean all fluids , brake pads , and a lot of other work including checking all frame bolts and cleaning every singe part of the bikes inside and out.
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So happy you got in a ride before winter arrived. 37 degrees with rain/snow here today. I'm patiently waiting for parts to arrive. Once they're here, then winter maintenance can begin.
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Gene,glad you got some ride time in 
Mid 70s here yesterday and today.
Work kept me off the bike yesterday,but I did get 100 miles in today,after church and fellowship group
Mid 70s here yesterday and today.
Work kept me off the bike yesterday,but I did get 100 miles in today,after church and fellowship group
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I hear ya ! It is raining here in NJ , so I got to get some trim made up. Another set of floor board covers. If it rains tomorrow, I have a set of front vents that need to be completed. I am not shutting the 1200 down yet, I want to ride until the salty roads appear.
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Might zip over your way tomorrow, early afternoon OK?
Dennis Fariello
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Philadelphia, PA
2000 Voyager XII "Gertrude" - deceased
1993 Vulcan 88 "Emily"
2008 Ford CVPI
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https://amervoyassoc.org/zg1200manuals.php
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I will ride up here in northern Illinois until salt or snow hits the roads and makes them unsafe. Not uncommon to ride well into December.
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Re: Back in the saddle
Was out the last 2 Sundays. Glad to hear your getting back to normal. I'll be looking for you.
Having fun whenever possible is never overrated!