Didn't get above 30 yesterday, and we got snow last night. We usually have the scooter out of storage by now. Looks like a short riding season this year.

 

Temps are supposed to get up to the 60's this Sunday (04/13/14). I put the cattle call out to the S.I.C. riders (and anyone else who can show up on three wheels or less) to meet up at my store (Beast Customs)at 10 am for a nice sunny Sunday putt. May even break out the Beemer.....

Capt'n

 

How about a little dual sport activity?

 

Wow!! Whatta view!!

 

Been outta touch in here lately due to the great riding weather.

 

Beautiful day for a ride. Nice looking ride.

 

Capt, did I see mention of you getting a new shop location?

 

It wasn't me. Edit: I was on my phone I thought that was for me.

 

New guy from Renton/Maple Valley here...just found this thread...
2002 Kawasaki Nomad (60K) and 2001 Vulcan Classic (105K)...

 

That's a lot of miles, I find it unfortunate that it's the first I've heard of high mileage Metric Cruisers, other than Goldwings of course. Seems a lot of people that buy them don't ride them enough.

By the way, welcome.

 

Huh? Does that mean Metric bikes don't hold up or Metric bike owners don't ride but Milwaukee Iron owners do and they are high mileage bikes? Whatever...

Both of these bikes have been trouble free other than a couple of minor issues like replacing a voltage regulator. Drove the Vulcan off the showroom floor and when it turned 100K, I decided to get the Nomad (low miles, used). I ride two-up extensively and thought it would prudent to have a less mileage bike in the event of a breakdown 100 miles from home with a passenger. All machines can and do fail.

 

What I meant is that more people who buy Metric bikes should ride them more and I feel there should be a lot more high mileage metrics than I hear about as they are fully capable.

I will ride anything that's capable of being ridden, I just haven't found a metric that I'm fond of the looks of and unfortunately the aftermarket is lacking in options for metrics and I'm the type of person who can never leave anything alone. haha

 

Nice looking rides, Vulcan73.



I managed to put 250 miles on the saddle Saturday riding through the Laurel Highlands. I honestly wish I had 100k on this bike. I just can't get enough saddle time on her.

 

Yuppers! My 4th yr. lease was coming up and they still couldn't come up with any more room so that I could expand so, I finished the lease out and moved the shop out to my place on Yacht Haven (1555). No more appointment's!
A whole lot more room and I can play with all my toys whenever I want.
The work pace has been soooo much easier since the move and if I get stressed? I just take a stroll down to the waterfront to chill out with my view of Mosquito Pass and the land of Canuks while clutching a cold one. Oh...and I save over 25K a year. BAM!

Capt'n

 

Sounds like a Win-Win.

No more appointments?