OT: photos of interest - not specifically about moto

[shreddr]

Billy, that is a pretty bike, oh the view is nice too!

with all the mountain biking I have been doing this year, my dirt-bike jones has been growing leaps and bounds, too bad NJ is probably the worst state in the US for it.

[lightfighter]

We usually try to go "up" on hikes, and look for shade in the hills, but last week K got her ankle stomped by a horse so we went out into a wash where it's flat and less rocky...

[ckcarr]

Originally Posted by lightfighter

Impressive find!

All I have is a pair of dueces...

[lightfighter]

Yeah, thats only the third Gila I have gotten up close to in 12 years out here.

[AZ-Twin]

Originally Posted by Moybin

Classic! You clearly see Alexander's Dark Band, the darker zone between primary & secondary rainbows. So named because Alexander the Great was first to document the effect. One of the rare quantum phenomenon visible w/o special equipment. Refracted light from the 2 rainbows is 1/2 wave out of phase, destroying itself.

Than you for explaining that. Double rainbows are pretty common out here during our rainy season, I had remembered someone here explaining why there was a dark band between the two rainbows, but could not remember who or what it was called. Another one of the many things I have learned here.

[GotRoad?]

Originally Posted by ckcarr

Impressive find!

All I have is a pair of dueces...

Did you use a UV light?

[RBMann]

Originally Posted by AZ-Twin

Another one of the many things I have learned here.

And forgotten. I read that yesterday and forgot it in less than a day. At this point in my life I think I am losing things faster than learning new ones.

[Droptarotter]

I just completed a 6 day tour of the Pacific Northwest with a big part of eastern Oregon thrown in.

This is how the bike was set up.......the photo was taken in a small town park I found in Sumas, Washington just before I returned into Canada.

Cheers

[RoLoo]

...what a nice orange top case you've got there...

[Droptarotter]

Originally Posted by RoLoo

...what a nice orange top case you've got there...

Cheeky bugger.............unlike where you live, Ron, we have areas where fuel can be hard to find if you are trying to keep off the main roads.

I wish I did not have to carry that little tank, but it has saved me twice now.

The tank is red, not orange, so it would even look good on your candy cane!

Cheers

[ricky racer]

Originally Posted by Droptarotter

I just completed a 6 day tour of the Pacific Northwest with a big part of eastern Oregon thrown in.

This is how the bike was set up.......the photo was taken in a small town park I found in Sumas, Washington just before I returned into Canada.

Cheers

Awesome looking bike!!!

[RoLoo]

Originally Posted by Droptarotter

Cheeky bugger..., the tank is red so it would even look good on your candy cane !

...if that's the case ; I will get me one ASAP...


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[shreddr]

that seat looks nice, how are you getting along with it?

[Droptarotter]

Originally Posted by shreddr

that seat looks nice, how are you getting along with it?

Shreddr;

The seat is a Corbin I bought from someone on this site.

When the picture was taken I was into the ride for about 375 miles.

The longest day I have done with this seat is 525 miles.

It is much better than the stock seat which I find starts to "bottom out" after a long day.

Being 5'9", I usually sit quite close to the tank where the saddle is thinnest. This area lets you move on the bike. If I need a little more support I can move back a few inches where the saddle "cups" my cheeks.

The biggest drawback I find is the saddle is too slippery if I wear my Aerostich, as I am always sliding back when hard on the throttle. If I wear a leather suit, there is no problems. A different material on the top of the saddle would cure the sliding.

The other tricks I use for long days is the Alaska leather sheepskin and wearing cycling bib tights.

Cheers

[JJakes]

[GotRoad?]

Eastern Shore?

[Steve Carlton]

Bora Bora?

[Droptarotter]

Here's a new winter project that was given to me.

Can you guys guess what it is?

I am just missing a few parts......the bike looks straight, no dents in the tank ,it has the original tires with only 2000 miles on it.

Cheers




Cheers

[JJakes]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Bora Bora?

Taha'a

This is Bora Bora:


And from the other side of the lagoon:

[Steve Carlton]

I stayed at Club Med in Bora Bora once in a hut like that. We rented a Suzuki Samarai equivalent, but with a 3-cylinder 2-stroke engine.