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I put something like one of these small "cash capsules" on my keychain in my jacket that also has the house key and earplug capsule etc. Put a 20 in it for emergency use, but have used it for situations like this too.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Utility-CashStash-Keyring-Holder/dp/B075T4L9VX?th=1

 

Like that idea, although it does look a tad... small!

 

I took my Speed Triple RS out for a ride recently with my riding buddy, Russ, who was eager to get some miles on his new H-D Heritage Classic "Anniversary Edition". We agreed upon a route that" would have been" (foreshadowing) about a 100 mile ride. As we rode north out of Tucson the winds really kicked up and I was wishing I'd opted for one of my bikes with a big arse faring on it. Russ was leading and when we turned east onto Park Link Road, he pulled over and turned off his bike. I pulled up alongside him and asked why he had stopped. He wondered how I was doing back there in the wind on my Speed Triple and whether I wanted to turn back. I said I was good and happy to proceed with our original plan. But being the gentlemanly guy he is, he suggested that I lead so I could adjust my speed to my comfort level in the now wailing winds.

I started off and made it around a slight curve and...he was nowhere to be seen. I turned back and saw him sitting in the same spot I'd left him with his bike still not running and looking rather puzzled and annoyed. His bike was dead as a doornail! He tried it multiple times and then it was on. We brainstormed what it could be and what we should do. L-o-n-g story short(er), Russ called his wife who drove the 20 miles or so from their house and took him back to get some tools and things to try to jump the bike. I followed them back to their turnoff and rode back on home.





Russ was super nervous to leave his bike on the side of the road but all attempts to get his insurance company or a bike transport company, etc. didn't seem to be in the cards. When he went back to his bike, his insurance company finally showed up and jump started his bike. But he only got about half a mile down the road when it backfired and stopped again. So again he pulled off the road--this time he was able to park near a business--and rode home with his wife.

My hubby spoke with Russ and then called another friend of ours who has a van that he has set up to be able to transport a bike. So off Roe and Steve went to Russell's house then headed north to retrieve the bike. The whole deal began around 1pm earlier in the day and by the time the bike was being loaded and transported to Russ' garage is was nearly 8pm!

Any guesses what the problem was? I'll see who might come up with the correct answer before divulging the problem.

 

No idea, Sandi, but what a bummer

 

No petrol (or blocked breather on petrol tank to allow petrol flow)

 

I have the same idea for a spare note.
Even my first aid kit has a few pound coins in as 1st aid is more than plasters right?
Once bought coffee and there was no sugar.... 1st aid kit to the rescue as I keep some in there for diabetics

 

Thanks for the guess, @Boothman. The problem was a bad voltage regulator. Weird on a brand new bike but once they could get the part (on a bit of backorder) it was an easy-peasy fix. But it was also a day with quite a bit of drama and crankiness!

 

Surprising it got anywhere in that case but every component has a failure rate

 

You do have to carefully insert a 20 (or note of choice), but that also means you don't break in to it unless you really have to!! I used mine Monday night, not long after my other post! I have a 13 mile commute, so when the light comes on with 3 bars (about 60 miles) to go, I all but ignore it. All I do is think in my head about which day/trip to or from work I'll fill up. Monday I knew I was filling up after leaving work, getting to work having used up some of the last bar. Except as I left work I realised my wallet was still in my coat pocket from the night before, and not my bike jacket. And most of the close-by stations do not have tap/pay so I couldn't use my phone. Got on the bike and got to the first light, computer said 11 miles left to E, and 12 miles home. Time to turn the other way, to the station, and break out the emergency 20! 17.62 and 4.1 (US gallons) to fill. Got home and first job was to take the 20 from my wallet and roll it into the capsule. Next will be to replace the one in my wallet!

 

Happy (belated) Thanksgiving! Well, it hasn't yet hit midnight here in Arizona so I'm in just under the wire.

Steve and I continued our holiday tradition today. On Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter morning we (weather permitting) ride our motorcycles to either Denny's or Waffle House, bastions of fine dining each. We love 'em both. Once there we aim for the breakfast bar if available or a table if not. We have an awesome American breakfast and then leave our server a whopping big tip. We've both been servers in the day and know what it's like to be working on a holiday, particular those that are family and tradition-focused. After breakfast we add on some miles before heading back home. Today's ride was a bit shorter than usual because we had to get home and cook our assigned dishes to bring to Thanksgiving dinner at some friends' home.

This morning we opted to go to our favorite Waffle House and were waited on by a delightful young woman named Willow. The place was packed and the kitchen was hoppin'. Just a few pics...

I chose Speedy today and Steve was on his trusty Road Glide.



That's Willow in her yellow Waffle House visor.



I almost forgot to take a food photo! Based on what this looks like that might have been better. But it was delicious! I had two eggs over medium, hash browns, ham, and a pecan waffle. Nothing like a light breakfast before a big Thanksgiving feast!

 

Happy Thanksgiving Sandi.

 

I made my total contribution to the electrification of motorcycling today and used my heated gloves for the first sub zero (almost) ride of the Winter. Some other extremities were also feeling the chill but were able to retreat into my abdomen! .

 

Had the Tiger out today as despite it getting down to zero overnight (and they will have had the gritters out no doubt) it had been so dry yesterday there wasn’t even a frost of the ground or cars when I looked out at breakfast. Had a decent run round the area to blow the cobwebs away but it was getting a little nippy by they time I got home at 14:00

Used the heated grips for the first time (not just on this bike but ever) and was more than happy with them. I think the hand guards go a long way on their own keeping your hands (I wouldn’t say warm but) from getting chilled by the wind.

Bike was free from any salt when I got back, but gave it a clean over anyway before putting it away. Expect/hope to get out again through the winter, but the Fireblade got SORN’d as that will be in hibernation now till March I expect.

 

Not exactly today, but approximately 17500 days ago I cobbled this together

 

Not exactly today, but approximately 16500 days ago I cobbled this together.
Now I am just too old to be a cobbler

 

Well, ok its not a Triumph but......and getting into the current jist.... approximately 14000, yes fourteen thousand days ago here's me lining up to be the next world champion in a club trial

 

...ah, 2020 T120, Bud Ekins plus mods, 42k kms , hibernating, changed oil, brake fluid, etc (still has the wrench icon LOL). October 23, purchased a new 2023 Moto Guzzi V7 853cc Special Edition... glossy black etc... gorgeous . Can't get an old 850 Le Man...$$$
Managed 300+ kms before "winter" and I love it. However, to keep a long story short, the T120 is a far superior bike (apart from the tubed tyres and chain drive). The couple of days I managed to get out were a dream come true. What I expected from a Moto Guzzi V7 was true. Yes, it is a bit, agricultural, but everything I expected.
The problem I have is what to ride when the snow melts away in late March?
A two bike problem.... at least it's better than having three bikes.
Bottom line... two "classics" in the garage..,and it's snowing!

 

Apparently the HD riders carry a leather whip with lead weights to frack nasty cars!

 

Sorry folks.... got in a mixed up mess with the last couple of posts...
Here's the T120...

 

Early Xmas party with the Waikato chapter