Yes, as I’ve sealed it with mineral oil/beeswax mix. I sanded it down to a smooth finish to protect against any unwanted splinters during such “activities”! Can never be too careful...
This is what I was doing with my non-Triumph not only not today but not even this past weekend! This was back the previous weekend. Computer issues and new pooch have put a bit of a damper on my forum participation the past couple of weeks. I'm trying to get back in the saddle now--in more ways than one. Anyway, that Saturday (hmmm, I think it was back on June 5th) I did a little solo ride of about 50 miles or so just to take a break. It was definitely therapeutic. And hot! Summer has arrived in the desert with a vengeance. I rode to the north of our place and these first two photos are in the parking lot at the entrance to Catalina State Park. It was pretty quiet there today as I got out for my ride a bit late for this time of the year. Most folks that hike in the desert in the summer are out very early in the morning. But earlier in the morning on this particular day I was feeding and walking the dog. And encouraging her to "do her business" in the back yard rather than the house. From there I decided to swing by the local Harley dealership to get a drink of water. Or two. Or three. Did I mention it was hot? The dealerships inventory of new motorcycles is super low. Evidently that is the case at most dealership currently. But they did have this bike on the showroom floor, an Electra Glide Revival, the first model in what H-D is calling the "Icons Collection". This is from H-D's main website: And here's a blurb about the Icons Collection from Rider Magazine. https://ridermagazine.com/2021/04/30/2021-harley-davidson-electra-glide-revival-first-look-review/ After hydrating, as it's called nowadays, I headed home because, as I mentioned, it was HOT! And dry. Check out the humidity........
The next day I did our Sunday group ride and again rode my Low Rider S. Mr. Sandi opted to stay home with the new dog (Ellie) even though I offered to stay home with her so he could ride. I'm wondering if he thinks I'm in a better mood for the rest of the day if I do a morning ride?! Our group today was "small but mighty". I was especially happy that my best girlfriend, Dena, did today's ride on her Indian Scout. She used to ride regularly but for one reason or another has ridden much less frequently for the past several years. Here's the gang (minus the photographer--me) in the courtyard at Coyote Pause, one of our go-to breakfast joints. Particularly during Covid. Masking requirements (more like "requests" since our governor rescinded all Covid-related requirements some time ago) are definitely changing. This sign seems to represent what we've seen at most businesses lately. Businesses who continue to require employees to wear masks and would like patrons to wear them also tend to cite CDC and county guidelines and then hope for the best. It does seem that most folks seem to comply with the wishes of the business owners. But definitely not all. This was parked in front of Coyote Pause today. A view of the courtyard where we've had breakfast many a Sunday morning during the Covid era. Thank goodness that we could ride a bit and break bread together except for the time period where we were on a stay-at-home order early in the pandemic. For me, socialization = sanity. So, too, does riding. As we chatted after finishing our breakfast, one of the guys pointed and quietly said, "Check out the deer!" He just managed to get a photo of it before it ran off. Poor photos but the rest of us didn't get one at all. I think we were too mesmerized for the bit where we looked at the deer and he (or she) looked back at us. My Low Rider S just turned over to 2,000 miles at the tail end of today's ride.
Yes, I know the rules, @littleade. There are some photos of Ellie on the Our Pets thread already, though I've not updated in a week or two. I have some fun videos of her that I'd love to share, too, but am not sure how to post those.
Sorry for duplicate post, I originally posted this in the wrong thread so put it here and deleted the original. Tinkering and listing all the parts I need to restore her back to original condition. Just acquired this BSA C15 to keep the Striple company.
'Tis That's my Corbin touring saddle for the Cross Country. It's so damned comfortable on long rides, it's ridiculous.
Met up with Junior this afternoon at Seaways cafe in the quaintly named village of Fridaythorpe atop the Yorkshire Wolds.
Another early Sunday morning on some of my favourite roads I'm happy to say I love this bike every bit as much as I loved the last one it's amazing how a machine can make you feel
Took the S1000RR in for its service: oil, filter and brake fluid change. Had an OEM brake lever guard fitted at the same time for any future track days as it's become a mandatory requirement now with all Track Day companies.
Went out after work on some little roads I'd never been on before, this bridge that would have taken me back onto the main road had collapsed, to be fair it did say the road was closed but i thought I'd be able to sneak past any road works
It must have been one of the hottest days of the year so far, first time I've been able to wear my bike shirt on it's own and not under a jacket @andypandy this is the pub/restaurant i was telling you about
Finished cleaning my Tracer today after it's journey around Scotland with a bit of a polish. Just managed to get the job done in between showers. I'm glad it's raining really, the garden needs it. Plenty of dry days to come. Actually I've had the bike two years now and I'm pretty sure this is the first time it has met Mr Wax.
