tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post289732014223869403..comments2022-11-03T05:26:42.136-04:00Comments on Jewish Deaf Motorcycling Dad: Laya's first rideJewish Deaf Motorcycling Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18396472272906223968noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-70447563079520806842013-09-05T06:10:30.872-04:002013-09-05T06:10:30.872-04:00Cool!Cool!Honghttp://thesteammop.info/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-71655621802311667782007-06-29T16:28:00.000-04:002007-06-29T16:28:00.000-04:00Oh, and I threw the chain (most likely) because I ...Oh, and I threw the chain (most likely) because I had neglected properly maintaining it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-13577112691232717992007-06-29T16:27:00.000-04:002007-06-29T16:27:00.000-04:00Funny you should say that...I *have* been stuck in...Funny you should say that...<BR/><BR/>I *have* been stuck in the NM sun, learning mishnayot by the side of the road while awaiting a tow after throwing my chain at high speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-28252737346004197742007-06-29T15:23:00.000-04:002007-06-29T15:23:00.000-04:00'Course, I might have been better off learning gem...<I>'Course, I might have been better off learning gemara instead of working on my transportation. :-)</I><BR/><BR/>True, but if you are stuck on the side of the road at night in the rain because your carbs weren't rebuilt...Jewish Deaf Motorcycling Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396472272906223968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-11372871103677566322007-06-29T10:52:00.000-04:002007-06-29T10:52:00.000-04:00This bike already has GenMars on it. GenMar (a NM...This bike already has GenMars on it. GenMar (a NM company) told me I could add another set on top of them, but there really isn't clearance under the fairing at full-lock. I'm going to give it a few weeks to see how I learn to sit better. Even on the ride home last night on the interstate, I could see how much just depends on my posture.<BR/><BR/>Garage is great! That's what allowed me to redo the electrics and rebuild the carbs on my Honda over the winter. 'Course, I might have been better off learning gemara instead of working on my transportation. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-10450460075529116062007-06-29T06:02:00.000-04:002007-06-29T06:02:00.000-04:00I had the same problem when I first got my Concour...I had the same problem when I first got my Concours. I bought a set of Gen-Mar handle bar raisers. They added about an inch in height, and made a *huge* difference in my wrists and back comfort. <BR/><BR/>Ah, garage... must be nice. Laya and I have already discussed our house when we move in the next few years. For me: A garage; for her: A large kitchen.Jewish Deaf Motorcycling Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396472272906223968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-28003970704191152282007-06-29T02:23:00.000-04:002007-06-29T02:23:00.000-04:00I brought the Triumph home tonight. The garage is...I brought the Triumph home tonight. The garage is a little crowded with three bikes. ;-) It's already taken me to shul once, so we're off to a good start!<BR/><BR/>One of the moderators of our Honda forum (SOHC4) is active on a Triumph forum. I joined it and another one, and have (like you) already gotten some quick responses.<BR/><BR/>The Sprint has a bit more forward posture since it *is* a sport-tourer, so I'm learning to stay off of my wrists. That's the price I pay for wanting to stay lightweight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-71114662561735297522007-06-27T14:34:00.000-04:002007-06-27T14:34:00.000-04:00With my current bike, a '98 Concours, the backrest...With my current bike, a '98 Concours, the backrest is provided by a Givi "topcase" bag with a pad attached to it. My previous (first) bike was a Honda Nighthawk 700 SC. I called a few of the big salvage yards and found a combo backrest/luggage rack made by KG (which was no longer in business, even back in '95 when I got this). <BR/><BR/>The really neat thing about the backrest was that it had two thumbscrews. If I was riding solo, I could easily move the rest up so it would provide ME support. Then with a passenger, I'd just slide it back, and it would provide my passenger support. It was really nifty. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck with the Sprint ST. Have you checked out any Triumph forums? I find that if I post a question on the Concours forum, I'm given an answer (or 2, or 5, or...) within minutes. A day at the most.Jewish Deaf Motorcycling Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396472272906223968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368646863256811993.post-80091918554654757822007-06-27T14:26:00.000-04:002007-06-27T14:26:00.000-04:00That was great! The keychain bit is definately mu...That was great! The keychain bit is definately mushy!<BR/><BR/>My wife has ridden on the back of our Honda a few times, but doesn't like it without a backrest of some sort (which I don't have). We just purchased an '01 Sprint ST. We'll have to see how likes two-up on it. I have to locate a backrest for it. I don't know if there is one for the stock seat...<BR/><BR/>I hope you guys get out again soon. Ride safe, now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com