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Home Safe

NancysToy

NancysToy

Motorbike Professor
Home safe about 9 PM after leaving Lamont's this morning at 7:30. 593 miles down on Wednesday, 582 miles home today (different route). The Hippo ran horribly, but it made it. Sucked up a lot of gas at 20 mpg. That's OK, I needed the extra rest stops for my aching buns. I don't know how all you folks do it. I know some have more natural padding than others, but Doc and several others, don't have any more caboose than I do. My hat is off to you all! You set the bar high.

Many thanks to Lamont for a great BBQ. Well worth a 600 mile trip each way. It was also great to get a chance to spend some time with Lamont one-on-one. I enjoyed that immensely. Many more thanks to Lamont and Chris for their splendid hospitality...and a place to park my tent trailer. I hope I wasn't too much trouble. You guys are the best!!!
 
Well, I got a little sleep and rest, so I thought I'd chime in again. It was so very nice to meet so many people in person, that I have come to think of as friends, albeit virtual friends until now. We did meet some of you in Chicago, but I got to chat with a lot more at Lamont's. It meant a great deal to me, to talk for a while, put a face with the name, and to meet some of the spouses. I wish Nancy had been there to share the fun. Thanks to all of you that took time out to talk a while, and special thanks to those who sought me out to say "Hello". It meant the world to me. I can't possibly thank each of you by name, but I really do appreciate getting together with you all.
 
I'm glad you had a good time and you made it home safe. I don't know where you first ran into the high winds we had here yesterday, but I rode the Spyder to work and I must say it gave new meaning to the words.. "with the wind in your face".
 
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Wheeler~ said:
I'm with you Dave! Looking forward to Spyder Fest again. By the way, is there anything you can think of, after market, you don't have on your Spyder? :2thumbs:
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Not really, other than finishing the accent lighting on the Spyder and trailer. I believe, for now, that I am done.
 
dave01 said:
Scotty, rest up.....Cuba is just around the corner...LOL
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I won't be at Cuba, unfortunately. It collides with our BMW club's 38th annual rally.

mxz600 said:
I'm glad you had a good time and you made it home safe. I don't know where you first ran into the high winds we had here yesterday, but I rode the Spyder to work and I must say it gave new meaning to the words.. "with the wind in your face".
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Had heavy winds from St. Mary, OH to at least the MI state line. Better by home, but still strong. The Hippo couldn't even maintain 60 mph against them, in any gear. The sustained winds were not outrageous, though, according to the records only 18-27 mph, with much higher gusts, of course. A modern motorcycle should be able to go against them and pull more than 6,000 rpm. I've had it with this thing. I need a motorcycle that can get down the road without having to get off and push.
 
NancysToy said:
I won't be at Cuba, unfortunately. It collides with our BMW club's 38th annual rally.


Had heavy winds from St. Mary, OH to at least the MI state line. Better by home, but still strong. The Hippo couldn't even maintain 60 mph against them, in any gear. The sustained winds were not outrageous, though, according to the records only 18-27 mph, with much higher gusts, of course. A modern motorcycle should be able to go against them and pull more than 6,000 rpm. I've had it with this thing. I need a motorcycle that can get down the road without having to get off and push.
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Scotty, by Hippo, are you talking about your RT? Pardon my ignorance here, I have not heard you term the RT that way before. I also sense alot of frustration with its peformance. DO tell bro!
 
Raptor said:
Scotty, by Hippo, are you talking about your RT? Pardon my ignorance here, I have not heard you term the RT that way before. I also sense alot of frustration with its peformance. DO tell bro!
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The Hippo is the name for my RTS. The black beast just looks like one. I'm sorry I mentioned the problems in my frustration. The details will remain between BRP and me, and the RTS will probably remain in the garage.
 
NancysToy said:
Had heavy winds from St. Mary, OH to at least the MI state line. Better by home, but still strong. The Hippo couldn't even maintain 60 mph against them, in any gear. The sustained winds were not outrageous, though, according to the records only 18-27 mph, with much higher gusts, of course. A modern motorcycle should be able to go against them and pull more than 6,000 rpm. I've had it with this thing. I need a motorcycle that can get down the road without having to get off and push.
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Scotty,

Sorry about your continued frustration with your RT. I knew you were having issues with some things but I didn't know you were suffering from a complete lack of power. I do hope BRP gets you taken care of before you are completely soured about the Spyder, if it's not to late already.

Mark
 
NancysToy said:
The Hippo is the name for my RTS. The black beast just looks like one. I'm sorry I mentioned the problems in my frustration. The details will remain between BRP and me, and the RTS will probably remain in the garage.
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I respect that. I am sorry if I appeared to pry. Now I am guessing here that you have a pretty impressive stable of fine cycles to choose from, so which one will become your primary?

For me, If I ever had the oppurtunity to get back on 2 wheels, I would give the Suzuki Concourse a very serious look, as I believe that to be a very solid machine. The maniac in me however wants an Aprilia RSV4-R! :D

Anyway, glad you are home safely.
 
Raptor said:
I respect that. I am sorry if I appeared to pry. Now I am guessing here that you have a pretty impressive stable of fine cycles to choose from, so which one will become your primary?

For me, If I ever had the oppurtunity to get back on 2 wheels, I would give the Suzuki Concourse a very serious look, as I believe that to be a very solid machine. The maniac in me however wants an Aprilia RSV4-R! :D

Anyway, glad you are home safely.
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Other than Nancy's Spyder, I only have one other modern motorcycle...my ex-CHP 2000 BMW R1100RTP. That's the only choice. I'm worried about the transmission input bearing, though, so it may need an overhaul. Everything else in the garage is vintage.
 
NancysToy said:
Other than Nancy's Spyder, I only have one other modern motorcycle...my ex-CHP 2000 BMW R1100RTP. That's the only choice. I'm worried about the transmission input bearing, though, so it may need an overhaul. Everything else in the garage is vintage.
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Yeah, you don't want to put any wear/tear on the collectables. But those BMWs are pretty strong. I have seen a few of those running around where I do, and the CHP out here still uses them.

Man, I had no idea that your RT was in bad shape. I sure hope they can figure things out for you.
 
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