What did you do to/with your other motorcycle/scooter/trike today?

[Rapturee]

No snow in Florida. Hehehe..

Too funny, some friends recently invited me to come down there for a visit. They live between Orlando & Tampa I guess. Too bad it is so far away, over 40 hour drive. Though a fly in would be nice.

 

[NE-Okie]

Another milestone on the 2007 Suzuki C50 Boulevard....miles, not kilometers.
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I had to share that with some HD boys.

That will throw some water on the HD vs. Indian debate for a few seconds.

 

[Deleted member 1183]

Strom on winter duty currently. Out on my local hills yesterday. Nice day at about 6/7C. Fave photo spot at this time of year.

 

[the Ferret]

Just spent an hour riding on my other Honda...the quad with snow blade clearing the driveway. The forecasters were right it's a balmy -7F and it's pretty cold out lol.

 

[Deleted member 1183]

Visited Hollywood on todays spin.......

 

[TonyKZ1]

It was finally above freezing today, ie. 50s *F, and only misting rain, not pouring down rain nor snow, so I went for a ride. I filled the bike up with gas, added a little oil too. It was nice, sure got a lot of funny looks from people... Look at that "idiot" riding his motorcycle, doesn't he know it's raining....

 

[dduelin]

 

[dduelin]

I knocked out most of what I needed today. Marvelous weather - 52F starting out and 75F back at the house.

 

[NE-Okie]

I knocked out most of what I needed today. Marvelous weather - 52F starting out and 75F back at the house.

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Awesome

 

[670cc]

I did my first motorcycle ride of 2023, not on the NC, but on the CRF250. It was beautiful riding weather for a midwestern USA January 1. Temps were mid 50s F with heavy overcast sky, zero wind. Recent rain had cleared the salt and debris from the roads.

 

[Deleted member 1183]

Worked off some Christmas fat on new Years Eve. Followed up with my first cycle of 2023 yesterday.

 

[the Ferret]

43 mile ride today on the CB 1100. Stopped for gas and bike wouldn't restart. It's not easy for a 72 1/2 year old fat guy with a heart condition and high blood pressure to bump start a 575 pound bike but I managed to do it and headed for home. Battery is 4 1/2 years old and I knew it would die soon as my batteries last about 4 years it seems. I had actually considered replacing it before my North Dakota trip. back in September.

Original March 14 bike purchase battery was replaced May of 2018. This one lasted until Jan of 2023.

Considering the Die Hard from Advance Auto since a few guys on the CB forum have had good luck with them, instead of the expensive OEM Yuasa from the dealer.

 

[670cc]

43 mile ride today on the CB 1100. Stopped for gas and bike wouldn't restart. It's not easy for a 72 1/2 year old fat guy with a heart condition and high blood pressure to bump start a 575 pound bike but I managed to do it and headed for home. Battery is 4 1/2 years old and I knew it would die soon as my batteries last about 4 years it seems. I had actually considered replacing it before my North Dakota trip. back in September.

Original March 14 bike purchase battery was replaced May of 2018. This one lasted until Jan of 2023.

Considering the Die Hard from Advance Auto since a few guys on the CB forum have had good luck with them, instead of the expensive OEM Yuasa from the dealer.

Yes, the Yuasas are very high priced, especially at a dealer. The Die Hard may be a mighty fine battery (I don’t know). If you did want a Yuasa built battery, consider their Motocross brand, which is the same battery from the same factory but with a different label and a lower price.

 

[potter0o]

43 mile ride today on the CB 1100. Stopped for gas and bike wouldn't restart. It's not easy for a 72 1/2 year old fat guy with a heart condition and high blood pressure to bump start a 575 pound bike but I managed to do it and headed for home. Battery is 4 1/2 years old and I knew it would die soon as my batteries last about 4 years it seems. I had actually considered replacing it before my North Dakota trip. back in September.

Original March 14 bike purchase battery was replaced May of 2018. This one lasted until Jan of 2023.

Considering the Die Hard from Advance Auto since a few guys on the CB forum have had good luck with them, instead of the expensive OEM Yuasa from the dealer.

I have started carrying one of those small portable jumpers. The absence of a frunk on the 1100 would make this inconvenient I paid $50 for it a few years ago. I am sure they are closer to double that now. Used it a couple to times so happy with the return on investment.

 

[the Ferret]

riding home I thought what if it had happened on my NC DCT. No way to bump start it right? Will have to be really cognizant of battery age on the NC, and replace before I think it's due.

 

[Alias]

Will have to be really cognizant of battery age on the NC, and replace before I think it's due.

Maybe consider carrying a set of homemade jumper cables. They hardly take up any space. 4 small alligator clips and a length of extension cord.

 

[670cc]

riding home I thought what if it had happened on my NC DCT. No way to bump start it right? Will have to be really cognizant of battery age on the NC, and replace before I think it's due.

I carry a (charged) lithium battery jumper pack in the frunk at all times. I’ve never needed it as I replaced my NC’s battery proactively at 8 years age. When this pocket sized jumper was new and it was a warm summer day, I completely disconnected the batttery on my 1.6 liter engined subcompact car, and the jumper pack alone started the car engine. It will surely be adequate for the NC.

DCT seems to be demanding of electrical power, and as you noted, can’t be bump started. You might be wise to carry a jumper pack of some kind.

 

[the Ferret]

I carry a (charged) lithium battery jumper pack in the frunk at all times. I’ve never needed it as I replaced my NC’s battery proactively at 8 years age. When this pocket sized jumper was new and it was a warm summer day, I completely disconnected the batttery on my 1.6 liter engined subcompact car, and the jumper pack alone started the car engine. It will surely be adequate for the NC.

DCT seems to be demanding of electrical power, and as you noted, can’t be bump started. You might be wise to carry a jumper pack of some kind.

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Might be a good idea. I'll look into that.

 

[the Ferret]

Maybe consider carrying a set of homemade jumper cables. They hardly take up any space. 4 small alligator clips and a length of extension cord.

Hey come to think of it I have a set of those upstairs in the "motorcycle drawer"

 

[Deleted member 1183]

43 mile ride today on the CB 1100. Stopped for gas and bike wouldn't restart. It's not easy for a 72 1/2 year old fat guy with a heart condition and high blood pressure to bump start a 575 pound bike but I managed to do it and headed for home..

Yep, not good for decrepits our age . I once had to push the Strom about a quarter mile when I ran out of Petrol. I am prone to occasional palpitations and ectopics. However You don't really notice them when the heart rate is up to the max