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First day out - tod.branko_imp - 07-15-2021
Today was the first proper ride for my newly painted and fixed CB1100. I planned a route that partially went through a few unpaved mountain roads in order to give the bike a proper shakedown. I thought it made sense to see if everything is tightened, no rattles or parts falling off. And I am very fortunate to say it held up as expected. Just under 300km, weather was hot and cloudy, but not unpleasant
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'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
RE: First day out - Tev62 - 07-15-2021
Good mix of bikes there Tod, the bike is looking well.
RE: First day out - peterbaron - 07-15-2021
Nice group and bikes
RE: First day out - Lord Popgun - 07-15-2021
I have to agree with Tev and PB!
Tod, I’ve been to Bahrain a number of times and it was so hot I couldn’t stand it. Even at sea I wouldn’t go outside the air conditioned boundaries unless I had to. How can you stand riding in the UAE?
First day out - tod.branko_imp - 07-15-2021
Thanks, it was a happy morning.
LP, to answer you - like many things life, you make a decision, decide to tough it out, for as long as necessary and then you get used to it. I don't think there is anything else to. But also I have to admit that sometimes it's unbearable, and some of us are fortunate enough to retreat to the comfort of our cars and trucks.
And I hate the cold from the bottom of my heart. That's one of the reasons I moved to the middle east half a lifetime ago. When I see people riding in temperatures under 10°C it seriously makes me twitch.
'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed
RE: First day out - GoldOxide_imp - 07-15-2021
That is a nice group photo of riders Tom. Thanks for the share.
Your CB1100 stands out as the smoothest lookin' of the bunch - I think anyway.
10C riding temperature ... that is approaching riding sweetness.
RE: First day out - Cormanus - 07-15-2021
Good to see you out and about again, Tod.
RE: First day out - Vic_imp - 07-15-2021
tod, really nice looking pictures. i like the unpaved part of the ride. your bike looks good and good looking crew.
RE: First day out - pdedse - 07-16-2021
Glad for you that it's sorted out and I like that shade of blue.
RE: First day out - Gone in 60 - 07-16-2021
That's a very cool mix of bikes. I do like that blue!