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Title: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: TAftonomos on October 27, 2009, 10:10:42 AM Left the house in a downpour that would drown a frog. Waited
in traffic for 20mins stopped while everyone rubbernecked the wreck in the opposite lane. Made it here (atl), got checked in, and decided to grab a beverage. Should be at IAH by 5 Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: Speeddog on October 27, 2009, 10:22:46 AM Good luck, take pictures, and take it easy on your new scooter!
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: Pip on October 27, 2009, 12:16:12 PM If you ride through Birmingham, send me a message!! [thumbsup]
(I'm not sure wihich way you are going, but just in case...) Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: Pedro-bot on October 27, 2009, 04:31:35 PM It was nice meeting you today man. [thumbsup]
Have a ride safe home. [moto] Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 27, 2009, 05:05:18 PM Met some cool people tonight , grabbed the bike, fueled up and running.
East bound and down! Thanks a ton to Allan for providing me with taxi service! Nice meeting you guys (Pedrobot and David) Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: NAKID on October 27, 2009, 05:12:43 PM Uhhhhh, pics of said bike?
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: LA on October 27, 2009, 05:35:04 PM U ..... are...... so........the make the beast with two backsing MAN!
LA [bow_down] [bow_down] Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: swampduc on October 27, 2009, 07:20:48 PM Good luck, man. Looks like you've got nice weather tonight and tomorrow [thumbsup]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 27, 2009, 07:58:52 PM Caught mysefl trying to drift off to sleep
so I called it a night at Beaumont. I've worked 16 hours in the last 24 and had about 3 hours sleep... I can't get mobile photobucket to work, so the ics will have to wait until I get back. Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: Speeddog on October 27, 2009, 08:05:03 PM Get some good rest, it'll make tomorrow a lot more fun, and safer to boot. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: DesmoDiva on October 28, 2009, 04:07:30 AM Glad to hear the trips going well.
Get some rest. Don't worry about picts till you get home. [thumbsup] [moto] Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: lagerman72 on October 28, 2009, 04:38:01 AM TAft, good luck on the ride home and can't wait to see pics when you get there! Enjoy [beer]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: Drjones on October 28, 2009, 04:57:24 AM It was good meeting you and have a safe and fun ride back Theo. [moto]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 28, 2009, 08:54:34 AM Thanks guys/ gals!
Stopped in Baton Rouge at Herbert cycles for a break Bike has been flawless.... Up ultil I notoced the right side mirror was hanging by a thread. Thought it would make it here ...... Fell off 4 miles before I got here. Traffic was too bad to attempt a retrieve, so I'll need to source a new/ used one ( right side if anyone knows where one might be). Anyway, quick lunch and I'll be back on the road. Averaging 85 mph bike is getting 43 mpg Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 28, 2009, 01:31:10 PM Passing mobile Al.
I'm going to stop in Ft Walton beach tonight. No rain so far, just a 5 min drizzle. The stock seat .......SUCKS! Even with a pair of cycling shorts on, I'm having to stand up every 15 miles or so cause my ass goes numb. Going to order a seat in the Am Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: triangleforge on October 28, 2009, 02:31:39 PM Congrats on the new ride! There's actually a good discussion going on the ST owners listserve about aftermarket seats -- it's a good group of riders, with lots of ST2/3/4 specific experience.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/st2_owners/messages (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/st2_owners/messages) Admittedly, the discussion so far on seats has found that some like stock, some Sargent (I like mine, but it came on the bike) and others fit Corbin best. Fortunately, there's some good info there on the respective shapes of the aftermarket vs. stock saddles. Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 29, 2009, 11:04:37 AM Bike didn't want to start this am, but finally fired up. After it warmed up all was fine. Later I stalled it cause I wasn't in first. Damn thing didn't want to start up at all. After letting it cool off a few mins fired right back up and I was off
I'm about on the Al/ Ga border now, I should be home in 2 hours tops. Then some pics tonight Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: somegirl on October 29, 2009, 11:12:21 AM Glad to hear you're almost there. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: Desmo Demon on October 29, 2009, 02:44:21 PM Bike didn't want to start this am, but finally fired up. After it warmed up all was fine. Later I stalled it cause I wasn't in first. Damn thing didn't want to start up at all. After letting it cool off a few mins fired right back up and I was off Sounds like it has oil that is too thick for cold starts, and it may need some larger gauge wires for the starter (I upgraded mine with Powerlet cables a few years ago).Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 29, 2009, 02:47:13 PM Made it home by 6:30 EST.
Logged just over 1K in the miles, bike is sitting at 65xx. Time to tear it apart for the service lol! [laugh] Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: tlloyd66 on October 29, 2009, 02:50:01 PM Made it home by 6:30 EST. Logged just over 1K in the miles, bike is sitting at 65xx. Time to tear it apart for the service lol! [laugh] Congrats on the new bike! Now where the hell are our pictures?? ;D Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: yoreese on October 29, 2009, 02:52:44 PM Glad you made it home, I decided to ship mine that was 1000 miles from home. The starting issue when hot may be the bike needing a tune-up/valve adjustment. Mine runs like a different machine after service. Also did you notice any heating issues? Mine was getting very warm at lights until it was tuned-up.
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: LA on October 29, 2009, 07:37:32 PM Glad you made it home in one piece Pal. Been holding my breath for a couple days now. [thumbsup]
LA Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: TAftonomos on October 30, 2009, 06:31:45 AM Headed out the door:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0104.jpg) Pre-departure beverage: (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0106.jpg) Bored..waiting: (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0107.jpg) First stop for fuel after meeting the Houston crew: (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0108.jpg) Stopped at Mobile AL to see the old ship: (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0112.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0113.jpg) Ate food at McGuires Irish pub in Destin (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0114.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0115.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0117.jpg) Stopped at the AF museum on the way out: (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0120.jpg) (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/TheoAftonomos/ST4S/IMG_0121.jpg) Observant people will notice the missing right side mirror, which departed the bike only moments away from Herbert cycles in Baton rouge. Even more observant people will notice the beer glass becomes a bit more full after the salad but before the steak. Forgive the mediocre pics....all I had with me was my phone. Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: triangleforge on October 30, 2009, 06:34:45 AM Looks like a most excellent adventure!!!
Title: Re: St4s return adventure Post by: tlloyd66 on October 30, 2009, 06:39:53 AM Forgive the mediocre pics....all I had with me was my phone. The pics are great, thanks! I reallyreallyreally want me an ST3 or ST4... beautiful bikes! Glad you had a great trip! Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: lagerman72 on October 30, 2009, 07:30:39 AM Bike looks good, congrats [thumbsup]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: Speeddog on October 30, 2009, 07:31:30 AM Looks like you picked up a sweet ride!
Glad you had a mostly uneventful trip. [beer] Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: Raux on October 30, 2009, 11:15:54 AM very pretty bike. enjoy.
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: DesmoDiva on October 30, 2009, 11:57:21 AM Looks like you had an awesome trip. [thumbsup]
Enjoy your new ride. [moto] Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: yoreese on October 30, 2009, 04:15:44 PM Cool trip and looks like a very nice ride! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: Pip on October 30, 2009, 04:52:14 PM Dude. How the HELL did I not know about the Air Force Armament Museum on Eglin??? I'm a damned AMMO troop. [bang] [bang] [bang]
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: ducpainter on October 30, 2009, 05:09:39 PM Dude. How the HELL did I not know about the Air Force Armament Museum on Eglin??? I'm a damned AMMO troop. [bang] [bang] [bang] We'll give you a pass....you've been away. ;D Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: Pip on October 30, 2009, 07:35:35 PM Yeah... but still.
Road Trip anyone? ;D ;D Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: TAftonomos on October 31, 2009, 09:04:32 AM I'm up for that, as soon as I do the 6k on the ST [thumbsup]
Good excuse to head down to FWB anyway, beach, McGuires, etc.. Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: cduarte on October 31, 2009, 10:19:21 AM nice bike, how do you like the handling compared to a monster?
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: DoubleEagle on October 31, 2009, 03:10:41 PM Looks like a swell ride you have there guy.
Well worth the trouble you went through to get it home. Enjoy it in good health. Dolph :) Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: yoreese on November 01, 2009, 09:39:01 AM Wanted to post a pic of my ride! [thumbsup](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/4065546824_51917b9659_o.jpg)
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: thewrx on November 02, 2009, 10:42:16 AM Nice bike you got there it kind of looks my old ST. Hey wait a minuet that is mine! I hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: yoreese on November 02, 2009, 01:06:28 PM Yep, did the 12k service and new Pirelli Diablo Strada's she run like a top!
Title: Re: St4s return adventure - pics posted 10-30 Post by: triangleforge on November 03, 2009, 06:15:52 AM Wanted to post a pic of my ride! [thumbsup](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/4065546824_51917b9659_o.jpg) Looks like you've got some room to raise the rear ride height a bit -- I thought the handling on my ST2 was pretty good until I raised the rear which REALLY made front end come alive. Give it a try & see what you think -- it's free & easy enough to go back if you don't like it. |