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messenger13

Dec 30th, 2006, 2:44 pm

Not a big deal to some, but to messenger13 it was a big one. :cool:

(And not too shabby for a rider outta northeast Ohio. Did that mileage in 6 months.)

Woolly

Dec 30th, 2006, 3:11 pm

Pleased to see your'e enjoying it, Joe - I've got 12K on my LT, which, bearing in mind, salt, ice, snow, horse droppings etc. for more than 6 months of the year, I'm quite chuffed with.

Ruben

Dec 30th, 2006, 4:25 pm

Awesome! :D

I sure don't envy your that forty one degree temperature though! :(

gulfxray

Dec 30th, 2006, 5:32 pm

Congrats Joe!! Just think how many miles you'ld have if it weren't for having to go home and pick up clean clothes... ;) (jk).....

Woolly, that's a good amount of miles as well given your conditions. Must admit, I can't imagine having to deal with horse droppings - that would take some of the fun out of it I am sure!

Steve_R

Dec 30th, 2006, 6:39 pm

Also helps that you are your own boss. :thumb:

cfell

Dec 30th, 2006, 7:06 pm

"horse droppings"... Called "Road Apples" here in Texas..

hschisler

Dec 30th, 2006, 9:08 pm

Congrats, Joe. Glad I could be a small part (very small) of yesterday's milestone. Did you hit that on the way home after yesterday's ride?

wilbar00c

Dec 30th, 2006, 9:33 pm

Joe, I was wondering how many miles your wife has logged with you in the 13K of the past 6 months. You noted that she likes the GT ride as much as the LT, in an earlier post. Thanks, Barnett

messenger13

Dec 30th, 2006, 10:50 pm

"horse droppings"... Called "Road Apples" here in Texas..I've taken to calling horse crap "BROWN ICE". :rotf:

Congrats, Joe. Glad I could be a small part (very small) of yesterday's milestone. Did you hit that on the way home after yesterday's ride?Yep. Right before I got home. Nice riding with you Howard. You're doing good . . . real good. :)

Joe, I was wondering how many miles your wife has logged with you in the 13K of the past 6 months. You noted that she likes the GT ride as much as the LT, in an earlier post. Thanks, BarnettMaybe 500. Although she has plenty of room, the top case works for a good backrest, and wind protection is good, she does not like the seat like she did the LT's seat. I'm sending the stock seats to Russell very soon. We'll see what she thinks next year.

Steve_R

Dec 30th, 2006, 10:57 pm

Hey Barnett, That's a good question. He's been down south about 9 times this year and yet once to bring his wife with him. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sad/533.gif

messenger13

Dec 30th, 2006, 11:09 pm

Hey Barnett, That's a good question. He's been down south about 9 times this year and yet once to bring his wife with him. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sad/533.gifShe reads over my shoulder sometimes. Let's just say she has more discretion than I do. :p

jsciullo

Dec 31st, 2006, 5:20 am

Congrats Joe... You will add a ton more in a few months!!! BTW, do you plan on keeping that bike for a while or do you plan to trade her in after 'xyz" miles?
Jim

jayjacobson

Dec 31st, 2006, 7:30 am

My GT hit a milestone yesterday......

Well I'm sure embarrassed....especially where I live!

messenger13

Dec 31st, 2006, 9:25 am

Congrats Joe... You will add a ton more in a few months!!! BTW, do you plan on keeping that bike for a while or do you plan to trade her in after 'xyz" miles?"Plan"? I have no plan. I'll just ride it until that wild hair flares up again. ;) Why? You looking for a deal? :)

grifscoots

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:11 pm

"Plan"? I have no plan. I'll just ride it until that wild hair flares up again. ;) Why? You looking for a deal? :)

I'm not looking for a deal, but I am interested in the wild hair.

messenger13

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:33 pm

I'm not looking for a deal, but I am interested in the wild hair.Oh you know the one. It's that same one that flared up on you. A man in love with Barbara...then next thang you know, you're offin' her to some stranger and rubbin' on that sexy lil thang! :p

Woolly

Dec 31st, 2006, 12:48 pm

I'm not looking for a deal, but I am interested in the wild hair.

not saying a word, why I'm called Woolly . . . .

ronk1200lt

Jan 4th, 2007, 9:36 pm

Joe! What has been your longest one day ride so far?

messenger13

Jan 4th, 2007, 10:06 pm

Joe! What has been your longest one day ride so far?Almost 900 miles one day. But I'm sure I'll be topping that on my ride across the country next April/May. :)

ronk1200lt

Jan 5th, 2007, 5:51 pm

How did you hold up after 900 miles on the GT? Any ergo's that you would change?

messenger13

Jan 5th, 2007, 9:25 pm

How did you hold up after 900 miles on the GT? Any ergo's that you would change?The only ergos that I did change before the 900-mile day was that I lowered the handlebars all the way down. :eek: You would think this would introduce more pain, discomfort, and/or pressure on the arms, wrists, and hands. But on the contrary. I was confused why the trip was so comfortable until I realized that I had the bars down. I was amazed! I shared this with Grif, and he has since 'seen the light'. :)

If you're asking about lowering pegs, or raising the bars, or want highway pegs...you're talking to the wrong guy. Fortunately I am a 6'3" rider that likes (loves!) tight ergos. The seat is the only thing questionable. Although, my seat was replaced under warranty and the new seat (off an '07) doesn't feel as bad as the original one did. To Russell or not to Russell? . . . that is the question. :think:

rkirker

Jan 5th, 2007, 9:54 pm

messenger13

Jan 5th, 2007, 10:45 pm

You are the man !!!
Congrats :thumb:
Here comes the jealousy :D
Someday I will be able to ride like that, ahh someday.
Will probably be on my rascal though and not on the LT at the rate I am going.

Keep It up !! and good luck on this summers cross country run.Thanks for the kind words Rich. We'll have to meet again soon, huh? Coffee's on me this time. And something a little better than Bob's place. ;)

Are you going to the bike show at the end of the month?...I forget. :o

rkirker

Jan 6th, 2007, 8:05 am

Thanks for the kind words Rich. We'll have to meet again soon, huh? Coffee's on me this time. And something a little better than Bob's place. ;)

Are you going to the bike show at the end of the month?...I forget. :o

Planning on going if I am in town. Keeping fingers crossed :)

messenger13

Jan 6th, 2007, 10:26 am

Remember to meet up at the "new Connie" at 1pm. :)

fas

Jan 6th, 2007, 7:57 pm

Not a big deal to some, but to messenger13 it was a big one. :cool:

(And not too shabby for a rider outta northeast Ohio. Did that mileage in 6 months.)

Good riding Joe. Only 500 with your SO? We did 511 on our Niagara Falls Canada trip alone together. You leaving her home or is she afraid to ride with you?:histerica:

Grey Goose only has 4,900, but I picked it up mid-summer. One shot attached is in the Niagara Falls Botanical lot in Canada and the other is in my brother's yard in Jeannette, East of Pittsburgh. My SO prefers riding the GT over the LT. We should get together with the gals and ride to NC. Both of our sons are ASU grads so riding to Boone was a pastime we learned to enjoy.