Driving home from work...20 miles of interstate through downtown, 20 miles of "out of town" open interstate.
Weather: 90 degrees, humid
Traffic: congested, 35 to 40 mph, stop and go, up to speed
Time: 5:30 pm
1) Had 5 to 6 bars (constant through town)...lowered to 4 bars, long stretch with tree cover. What happens at 7 bars?
2) Felt spray (moisture) on my face..(as if car in front of me was using their windshield fuild pump) Could be condensing fluid from shield...70% humidity. Looking at 6 bars, thought I had a coolant leak, but could find no way fuild could be hitting my face. It's been 20 years since I owned a water cooled bike, and never felt moisture spray on my face without the car in front of me causing it. OK, start laughing now, get through it.
3) Went 125 miles and have less than a 1/4 tank. Sounds OK..not great.
4) Noticed burn spot on (less than quality) stock muffler. I would've thought it would take a little longer for this to happen. Going to try and get a new one from dealer. (keep it in case I decide to sell when I reach 100K miles).
5) When riding my Softail without a shield, it was all I could do to keep my head up. Neck and shoulders got tired shortly after leaving onramp. Of course the sitting position is set back. I felt real comfortable with stock shield. Direct wind on my chest, but no trouble with head buffering, or fatique. (Wearing a half helmet with goggles).
6) Stopped by Harley dealership to show my (HD) mechanic the Spyder. Cleared the entire store out, including the owner. LMAO! Had 2 guys follow me there from the interstate. Grown men asking to sit on it. What a shame.
7) Was home late. No problem, friend left 4 messeges wanting to buy a bottle of "Apple Pie". Home made moonshine drink that tasted just like apple pie. Perfect little beverage for camping. Need to be careful though, tends to realease ones inhibitions, and the clothes soon disappear around the campfire. :
Weather: 90 degrees, humid
Traffic: congested, 35 to 40 mph, stop and go, up to speed
Time: 5:30 pm
1) Had 5 to 6 bars (constant through town)...lowered to 4 bars, long stretch with tree cover. What happens at 7 bars?
2) Felt spray (moisture) on my face..(as if car in front of me was using their windshield fuild pump) Could be condensing fluid from shield...70% humidity. Looking at 6 bars, thought I had a coolant leak, but could find no way fuild could be hitting my face. It's been 20 years since I owned a water cooled bike, and never felt moisture spray on my face without the car in front of me causing it. OK, start laughing now, get through it.
3) Went 125 miles and have less than a 1/4 tank. Sounds OK..not great.
4) Noticed burn spot on (less than quality) stock muffler. I would've thought it would take a little longer for this to happen. Going to try and get a new one from dealer. (keep it in case I decide to sell when I reach 100K miles).
5) When riding my Softail without a shield, it was all I could do to keep my head up. Neck and shoulders got tired shortly after leaving onramp. Of course the sitting position is set back. I felt real comfortable with stock shield. Direct wind on my chest, but no trouble with head buffering, or fatique. (Wearing a half helmet with goggles).
6) Stopped by Harley dealership to show my (HD) mechanic the Spyder. Cleared the entire store out, including the owner. LMAO! Had 2 guys follow me there from the interstate. Grown men asking to sit on it. What a shame.
7) Was home late. No problem, friend left 4 messeges wanting to buy a bottle of "Apple Pie". Home made moonshine drink that tasted just like apple pie. Perfect little beverage for camping. Need to be careful though, tends to realease ones inhibitions, and the clothes soon disappear around the campfire. :
