BACK IN THE SADDLE AFTER 2 YEARS

[Nortoon_imp]

I backed my motorcycle out of the garage yesterday. Stopped it in the laneway, and turned it off while I put on my helmet. But when I tried to start it to leave it would not work. It took me a while to realize I had left it in 1st gear when I stopped. Felt rather dumb, but I have not ridden it in 2 years because of the pandemic, so I was not as familiar with the bike that I use to be.

Had a pleasant ride, and was surprised that I was comfortable during the whole ride.

Rolled the bike into the garage and turned it off. Tried to put it on its center stand, but despite my hefty weight I could not. Took a while to realize that I had left it in 1st gear again. Dumb! Put it in neutral and it rolled right up.

 

[Cormanus]

Welcome back Nortoon. I was wondering how you were doing only the other day.

 

[tod.branko_imp]

It's interesting about riding how we don't forget the gist but all the small details. Happy you had a nice ride Nortoon!

'14 CB1100 STD 5 speed

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Really nice to learn you back rolling again Nortoon.

Welcome back to the Forum!

 

[the Ferret]

Congrats on being back on the road again

 

[peterbaron]

Nortoon, keep riding !!!!

 

[Rocky_imp]

Welcome back. Ride safe

 

[Houtman_imp]

Great to see you back on the bike again !

 

[Inhouse Bob]

Welcome back, Nortoon. You haven't missed much
Isn't it nice when you bike just fires right up after all that time?

 

[Tom_imp]

when I got my CB home and off the truck, it would not start and run. I was po'd. Thought I was screwed. Took me about 3 stressful minutes to learn about the side stand safety feature.

 

[Inhouse Bob]

when I got my CB home and off the truck, it would not start and run. I was po'd. Thought I was screwed. Took me about 3 stressful minutes to learn about the side stand safety feature.

We have all been there. Some of us more than once... MisterProfessionality

 

[noroomtomove]

Kill switch and side stand get me now and then.

Regards NRTM

 

[Newceebee_imp]

I had a senior biking moment the other day.
I have a Bonneville T120 as well as a '13 CB - couldn't get the CB to start, but then realised the T120's start switch is red and in the same place as the CB's kill button.....doh.

 

[the Ferret]

:rofl:

 

[Houtman_imp]

And I thought that we only had smart people on this Forum......

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

My side stand has a massive camel toe. Very difficult to miss.