cooldrum_imp
Running like a top
Gone, That orange color is cool and the NT has a timeless stance
INT650
- Thread starter Gone in 60
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peterbaron
Road warrior
^^+1^^ for orange
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
I forgot to thank you for taking the time to do the flick Gone.Gone in 60_imp said:
Gone in 60
Road warrior
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Hey, thanks for checking it out. I am going to try to make an effort to produce better quality videos this year. Mainly because it will force me to want to take more leisure and long distance rides to make them!
GoldOxide_imp
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That's great.Gone in 60_imp said:
I find the most difficult (as many riders do) is getting optimal sound track with minimal wind noise of the beast-in-motion.
Maybe something I will also improve this year too.
I had a gopro that I used a bit 2005-10ish...then it quit working. Cool for skiing while it lasted, but I never got too crazy with creating videos because it just seemed to take so much time to edit / make nice. Recently, for my b-day my son and wife decided to give me a new go-pro hero 9 with remote, cool carrying case, mounts...and no less than 5 user manuels (3 of them are exact repeats tho'). All the manuals have print smaller than our smallest here...I can't make out anything even with reading classes.GoldOxide_imp said:
I just don't know if I have the patience to do this type of thing anymore...but it's a birthday gift and from the looks of things not too cheap!
Online says the camera has "wind supression"... but it's still in the box.
GoldOxide_imp
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You need to read a product manual?pdedse_imp said:
You need to read a product manual?GoldOxide_imp said:You need to read a product manual?pdedse_imp said:
How else am I gonna find out about that "wind suppression" option?:blush:
Ollie
Been there
I have admired RE's twins and enjoyed your observations Gone. My air cooled retro twin is my R100 but if I replace it it'll likely be with a RE 650...... but only if they offer cast or spoke tubeless wheels.
I don't believe a 270 introduces more "imbalance" per say, rather a different one which counter balancers can mostly offset. The "naturally unbalanced" but then counterbalanced 270 degree twin in my Tenere' 700 is smoother than my 180* "perfectly balanced" Airhead and it sounds so nice. 360* twins are basically like a big single and 180 degree parallel twins create a rocking vibration. Are there any modern twins now that are not counterbalanced, other than HD which utilizes rubber mounts to quell vibrations?The ferret_imp said:
Gone in 60
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Ok, so I just did a thing...
Happened so fast, in fact, that I'm still processing it. Worked from home today to supervise some plumbing repairs. Taking a brain break, I checked FB Marketplace, and saw a '21 orange INT650 with 800 miles, with a factory windscreen and rear rack. Won't disclose the price, but it was enough of a bargain that I felt that it would go very quickly, and when I showed it to Mrs. G, she said that if I was serious about it, I should jump on it. I contacted the owner quickly, and arranged a meeting.
The challenges were that the bike was down in San Diego, and the weather was pretty dodgy. After the plumbers wrapped up, I ran to the bank, and headed south to check out the bike. It's pristine, garage kept, and has never seen rain. Coincidentally, the owner had purchased it from the dealership we just visited on Saturday. He was moving very soon and needed to liquidate. He said I had contacted him quickly enough to get first dibs, but there were others waiting to hear if I was going to buy or not.
Couldn't pass it up! He was about 18 miles from Mom's house, so after we struck a deal, he was nice enough to follow me to Mom's. We beat the rain, the bike was safely tucked in her garage, and we drove back to get my car. He also threw in three OEM oil filters and a case of Castrol. Since it was dark by the time we were ready to roll, I didn't get a good picture of the bike.
The bike cruised nicely on the freeway to Mom's, and seemed to track more securely than the bike I rented a few days ago - maybe because it's wearing Pirellis, rather than the Ceat tires the rental had.
I'll pick it up soon when the weather is nice and we're visiting Mom. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in buying a mint CB300R, I'll be listing it for sale very soon.
Happened so fast, in fact, that I'm still processing it. Worked from home today to supervise some plumbing repairs. Taking a brain break, I checked FB Marketplace, and saw a '21 orange INT650 with 800 miles, with a factory windscreen and rear rack. Won't disclose the price, but it was enough of a bargain that I felt that it would go very quickly, and when I showed it to Mrs. G, she said that if I was serious about it, I should jump on it. I contacted the owner quickly, and arranged a meeting.
The challenges were that the bike was down in San Diego, and the weather was pretty dodgy. After the plumbers wrapped up, I ran to the bank, and headed south to check out the bike. It's pristine, garage kept, and has never seen rain. Coincidentally, the owner had purchased it from the dealership we just visited on Saturday. He was moving very soon and needed to liquidate. He said I had contacted him quickly enough to get first dibs, but there were others waiting to hear if I was going to buy or not.
Couldn't pass it up! He was about 18 miles from Mom's house, so after we struck a deal, he was nice enough to follow me to Mom's. We beat the rain, the bike was safely tucked in her garage, and we drove back to get my car. He also threw in three OEM oil filters and a case of Castrol. Since it was dark by the time we were ready to roll, I didn't get a good picture of the bike.
The bike cruised nicely on the freeway to Mom's, and seemed to track more securely than the bike I rented a few days ago - maybe because it's wearing Pirellis, rather than the Ceat tires the rental had.
I'll pick it up soon when the weather is nice and we're visiting Mom. In the meantime, if anyone is interested in buying a mint CB300R, I'll be listing it for sale very soon.
Wow!! A big CONGRATULATIONS!!!
...and what a cool story. Funny how things work out sometime. That's quite the nice extra with the oil filters as they are round $15 eaches. And you got a real owner's manual as well (mine did not unfortunately). Obviously, I have a good idea what that orange looks like, but can't wait to see photos of yours in your locale.
:biker:
I'm tentatively scheduled to ride my CB1100 this summer to visit my daughter in La Jolla. Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't do this on the INT just so I can invite myself over for a look-see...you know, compare oranges to oranges.
Hope you enjoy your bike!
...and what a cool story. Funny how things work out sometime. That's quite the nice extra with the oil filters as they are round $15 eaches. And you got a real owner's manual as well (mine did not unfortunately). Obviously, I have a good idea what that orange looks like, but can't wait to see photos of yours in your locale.
:biker:
I'm tentatively scheduled to ride my CB1100 this summer to visit my daughter in La Jolla. Now I'm wondering if I shouldn't do this on the INT just so I can invite myself over for a look-see...you know, compare oranges to oranges.
Hope you enjoy your bike!
Gone in 60
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Thanks, pdedse! I'm very excited to pick it up once we get some decent weather. An interesting thing I noticed was that the gauges were easier to read than on the bike I rented, making me think that maybe the instrument bracket on the rental had been bent flat a bit. I guess I should stop calling it a Harbor Freight Triumph... and maybe start shopping for a clock.
And hey, when you come to LaJolla, definitely let me know!
And hey, when you come to LaJolla, definitely let me know!
Congratulations Gone in 60. What a fantastic birthday present!
peterbaron
Road warrior
Congrats, enjoy your new ride!
GoldOxide_imp
Road warrior
That is wonderful Gone - a big congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!
Keep that YouTube flick you posted for the future years to enjoy when resting.
Ensure to share high resolution close-up snaps of the new little beastie.
Keep that YouTube flick you posted for the future years to enjoy when resting.
Ensure to share high resolution close-up snaps of the new little beastie.
Gone in 60
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Awww, Mom is so sweet!
She sent me a Happy Birthday text, with the attached picture, saying "Don't worry, your baby is nice and safe."
Pardon the mess... the bike is tucked in next to a very disheveled rack of random items. The factory rack includes that funky little back rest, which appears to easily detatch, so that will be going. The red wire coming up next to the headlight goes to a phone holder/charger, which looks impressive, but might be going. She's dusty, and will need a detailing, but she's pristine under the dust.
There are a bunch of goodies in the Nelson Rigg tail bag too. I'll have to see what he gave me. I'll probably be selling that once I get my Givi mount plate on the rack.
She sent me a Happy Birthday text, with the attached picture, saying "Don't worry, your baby is nice and safe."
Pardon the mess... the bike is tucked in next to a very disheveled rack of random items. The factory rack includes that funky little back rest, which appears to easily detatch, so that will be going. The red wire coming up next to the headlight goes to a phone holder/charger, which looks impressive, but might be going. She's dusty, and will need a detailing, but she's pristine under the dust.
There are a bunch of goodies in the Nelson Rigg tail bag too. I'll have to see what he gave me. I'll probably be selling that once I get my Givi mount plate on the rack.
the Ferret
Road warrior
A big CONGRATS Gone. Cool story. Fate. How often it intervenes in our lives.
Nachodaddy
Road warrior
Gone, that is a great story and what a beautiful bike. Congratulations! Ferret said it best - Fate stepped in again. Good for you! Happy Birthday!
Ollie
Been there
Just me but I like smallish tail bags like are on it, especially if expandable, over a big old trunk on a bike like that.
Gone in 60
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Thank you for the congratulations, gentlemen. My hubris was just tarnished slightly when I went on the DMV website to calculate the tax and license fees. When the rain lets up, I'll walk down to the AAA office and transfer the title. California takes a big wet bite, but it would be more on a new bike, so I can console myself with that knowledge.
Ollie, I agree on the smaller bag being more attractive on a classic bike. But, practicality dictates that I use something larger. Particularly when I commute to the museum, I'm carrying a uniform, shoes, lunch, etc. And, there's the inevitable requests from Mrs. G... "Hey, can you stop on the way home and pick up...".
What's funny is that my office is next door to Nelson Rigg. They're great neighbors, and I'm sure they'd give me a tank or tail bag if I asked them nice enough. I feel a bit sheepish passing their office with my Givi trunk in the morning...
Ollie, I agree on the smaller bag being more attractive on a classic bike. But, practicality dictates that I use something larger. Particularly when I commute to the museum, I'm carrying a uniform, shoes, lunch, etc. And, there's the inevitable requests from Mrs. G... "Hey, can you stop on the way home and pick up...".
What's funny is that my office is next door to Nelson Rigg. They're great neighbors, and I'm sure they'd give me a tank or tail bag if I asked them nice enough. I feel a bit sheepish passing their office with my Givi trunk in the morning...
