tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post3267794686109603308..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Max Turns ThreeTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-55783725649597027862014-03-11T04:33:54.788-07:002014-03-11T04:33:54.788-07:00Thanks Curt. Your Sportster is almost 3 too, that...Thanks Curt. Your Sportster is almost 3 too, that is cool. <br /><br />One day we hope to do a cross country ride, but it wont' be anytime son. We need to wait for the cat to pass away. He is almost 9 and doesn't handle cat sitters well and we only leave him alone for about 4 days/3 nights as it is.<br /><br />And I agree, you can never see too many new places or people. Well said.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-31819079669319488352014-03-08T13:42:54.714-08:002014-03-08T13:42:54.714-08:00Trobairitz,
Congrats on your bikes birthday! :-)...Trobairitz, <br /><br />Congrats on your bikes birthday! :-) I got my Sportster in July of 2011 so she'll be 3 soon (even though she's a 2012 model). Maybe you and Troubadour can do a cross country ride and visit Texas...it would be nice to ride with you guys. You can never see too many new places and people.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Curt<br /><br />Live free. Ride Hard. Be Happy<br /><a href="http://www.curtcarter.com" rel="nofollow">www.curtcarter.com</a>Curt Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546084176831072070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-10663515984186924632014-03-08T13:37:03.785-08:002014-03-08T13:37:03.785-08:00I definitely don't want too good of brakes but...I definitely don't want too good of brakes but I want to be able to do a quicker emergency stop if needed some day. Max is 440 lbs not too light compared to the Street Triple or KTM 690 Duke, but also not a heavy weight either.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-18237808976380707602014-03-08T13:35:43.399-08:002014-03-08T13:35:43.399-08:00Thanks for the info Walter. No intentions of putt...Thanks for the info Walter. No intentions of putting sintered brake pads on. I'll not be racing by any means.<br /><br />My Bonneville had steel braided brake lines and there was a huge difference in braking ability with them. They grabbed quicker and seemed more rconsistent. The lines on Max are 5 years old - first 2 years he was warehoused though out of the elements. Always been garaged but Oregon is damp.<br /><br />We have a fellow forum member that is big on SV650s and SV1000s and he recommends them as well since the Gladius bikes can be known for their softer brakes. Built to a price point I guess.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-208818429183159172014-03-08T13:33:05.584-08:002014-03-08T13:33:05.584-08:00Hey, thanks for stopping by.Hey, thanks for stopping by.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-46747083663820657422014-03-08T03:20:19.732-08:002014-03-08T03:20:19.732-08:00Be aware that some sintered brake pads carry warni...Be aware that some sintered brake pads carry warnings such as:<br /><br />"Sintered Road Race brake pads are a closed circuit use pad only and street/highway riding with this material is highly inadvisable and dangerous. Such high friction levels as delivered by these pads are for ideal track conditions with race tires or slicks on prepared asphalt surfaces and NOT for use with highway tires or on the highway."<br /><br />There can be the danger of having too-good brakes particularly on a lightweight, sports bike! Cruisers are another story.Walter Cronenburghttp://motorcyclingforover50s.bravesites.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-26011846853051051792014-03-08T03:11:49.207-08:002014-03-08T03:11:49.207-08:00Upgrading to braided stainless steel brake lines i...Upgrading to braided stainless steel brake lines is a good idea if you intend fitting harder (sintered race-type) brake pads with the corresponding extra handlebar lever force required. The advantage of such pads is that they fade less under heavy braking. Otherwise, the stock brake lines (if new) are perfectly adequate to match the standard brake pads. If the brake lines are old and you have the cash available, I would definitely upgrade. Have a sunny day whatever you are up to!Walter Cronenburghttp://motorcyclingforover50s.bravesites.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-88943322970959791722014-03-08T00:59:23.039-08:002014-03-08T00:59:23.039-08:00yes jessica i agree with you...yes jessica i agree with you...Flooded Basement Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13170925894900746040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-30382435381890641682014-03-07T08:55:49.468-08:002014-03-07T08:55:49.468-08:00Deal. The 3 Sisters isn't even too far away s...Deal. The 3 Sisters isn't even too far away so it shouldn't be too hard to get you some pics. <br /><br />We also have a '3 Fingered Jack', do you have one of those?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-41681964846043046142014-03-07T03:06:54.944-08:002014-03-07T03:06:54.944-08:00Thats good, I look forward to reading them, the ov...Thats good, I look forward to reading them, the overnighters are usually good. Make sure you guys go on a ride to the 3 sisters mountains so we can compare ours with yours ok!Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-70792963250039391142014-03-06T22:09:00.868-08:002014-03-06T22:09:00.868-08:00Hey - Just a thought. How come you didn't com...Hey - Just a thought. How come you didn't come up as KeyWestDiary? Are you incognito? Did I just spoil the air of mystery?Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-49796907125453210422014-03-06T22:07:03.726-08:002014-03-06T22:07:03.726-08:00Good advice and thanks for stopping by MB. A rene...Good advice and thanks for stopping by MB. A renewed seat would definitely make longer rides more comfortable and actually a little more padding might help sit me taller and add length between the seat and foot peg too. HmmmmmTrobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-64859540029614466302014-03-06T22:05:34.067-08:002014-03-06T22:05:34.067-08:00Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. Skoot!!!! Give her a ...Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. Skoot!!!! Give her a big hug for us.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-13980420474465559682014-03-06T22:04:56.649-08:002014-03-06T22:04:56.649-08:00If the rain stops or at least eases some, we'l...If the rain stops or at least eases some, we'll be out on two wheels...........Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-88122009194352413412014-03-06T21:03:07.086-08:002014-03-06T21:03:07.086-08:00I wore out the seat on the Bonneville and had it r...I wore out the seat on the Bonneville and had it re padded, which was well worth it. The seat pan is too hard to sit on. I find myself now riding an inch taller than before, but comfortable. A comfortable seat will encourage you to ride.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-11375790410913288872014-03-06T19:38:16.513-08:002014-03-06T19:38:16.513-08:00Trobairitz:
I never mentioned it but Max's BD...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />I never mentioned it but Max's BD is the same as Mrs Skoot's BD, just different years<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.photobobb.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">A weekend photographer</a> or <a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-15252360833252987052014-03-06T06:36:36.598-08:002014-03-06T06:36:36.598-08:00Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you! Glad...Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you! Glad you found a good home, Max! Sweet springtime rides!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-70475349642950865602014-03-06T04:30:10.257-08:002014-03-06T04:30:10.257-08:00Me too Steve. We are really hoping to get more ri...Me too Steve. We are really hoping to get more riding in this year. Last summer was kind of a bust for riding so this year we are scheming for some overnight rides.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-68996768397775742112014-03-06T04:29:16.211-08:002014-03-06T04:29:16.211-08:00Gretting to you Nikos.
A pancake might have more ...Gretting to you Nikos.<br /><br />A pancake might have more cushion than the stock seat. It is what people are complaining about in the forums along with the suspension. We fixed that with the GSXR shock though. A seat rebuild just might be in the cards. We'll see.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-20041936604908193902014-03-06T04:27:45.239-08:002014-03-06T04:27:45.239-08:00You'd be surprised at the attention that bike ...You'd be surprised at the attention that bike gets. I am always surprised, but even when it says Suzuki on it, people don't seem to know what it is. <br /><br />And yes I mean to keep it. The farkle is just some window dressing, like a nice new tie. <br /><br />I am glad you still love your Connie - it shows in your posts.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-71104180321677549582014-03-06T04:25:35.925-08:002014-03-06T04:25:35.925-08:00Thanks Lucky. Well said, they are still pretty lo...Thanks Lucky. Well said, they are still pretty lovable.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-23086474715338172772014-03-06T04:24:45.864-08:002014-03-06T04:24:45.864-08:00Jessica!! I don't know how consistent with po...Jessica!! I don't know how consistent with posting I am anymore. Not as much as I used to be it seems, but thank you for the kind words.<br /><br />You don't live that far away, you think we'd meet up at some point. Let's hope this rain stops so we can get back on the bikes.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-31864688409027384122014-03-06T04:23:32.128-08:002014-03-06T04:23:32.128-08:00You don't want to know Dave. We didn't do...You don't want to know Dave. We didn't do near the riding we wanted to last year so the mileage didn't go up much. I think there are just under 10,000 miles on it now. There are a lot of years before he needs the farm, lol.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-85402927719109404082014-03-06T00:19:24.737-08:002014-03-06T00:19:24.737-08:00Happy birthday maxie, and hope there is much more ...Happy birthday maxie, and hope there is much more happy rides to come.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-64805059273055314062014-03-05T22:42:37.559-08:002014-03-05T22:42:37.559-08:00Treat yourself to a seat rebuild.....the one I see...Treat yourself to a seat rebuild.....the one I see there is the thickness of a pancake!<br />Many happy returns from England.Nikoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119901226987582553noreply@blogger.com