tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post5829364334769685175..comments2023-12-08T00:30:31.874-08:00Comments on Trobairitz' Tablet: Bonding With MaxTrobairitzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-77508523388934607372011-10-03T10:55:41.859-07:002011-10-03T10:55:41.859-07:00@BeemnerGirl - I am increasing my skill and comfor...@BeemnerGirl - I am increasing my skill and comfort level, which is a good thing. Hoping to get even more riding in when the weather holds this fall or next year.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-3600754400694873922011-10-02T11:17:12.305-07:002011-10-02T11:17:12.305-07:00Three wonderful trips! Why is it that I never thi...Three wonderful trips! Why is it that I never think to stop for ice cream?!?! After describing your experiences between TU and Max, it sounds like you are increasing your skills greatly and having fun doing it. Keep up the fun rides!BeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-70014168147220344452011-09-26T15:51:16.503-07:002011-09-26T15:51:16.503-07:00@Bobskoot - It hindsight it does seem that we have...@Bobskoot - It hindsight it does seem that we have been busy this year. That is a good thing.<br /><br />@CircleBlue - It is nice to know Max's quirks and it is nice to have some more miles on it. The weekend trips this summer really helped.<br /><br />@Richard - Yes, this work thing really does get in the way. Why is it we work 5 days with 2 off. 4 on and 3 off sounds much better. Oh, and trust me, camp food is better than what we got at the Rogue.<br /><br />@Geoff - I really debated between the Street Triple and the Gladius. It is interesting that some of the quirks are the same on them. I chose the Gladius as I thought it might be more newbie/novice friendly and managed to get it for $3k less than a Striple.<br /><br />@Dar - I worry about carpal tunnel as my day job is a legal assistant - all day every day on the computer. I do have an ergonomic keyboard and mouse so hopefully that will help. My mom and grandma both have had surgery for it and that doesn't bode well if it is hereditary to be susceptible to it. And yes, lots of food involved in motorcycling. We have to ride somewhere.<br /><br />@Irondad - I wonder what kind of bike it was that looked kind of like Max. Thanks for the encouragement with my riding. Now if I can just break that pesky habit of not putting my feet down. I admit, I've picked up the bad habits of others of rolling through stops. Not a good thing.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-33205684503866382011-09-26T08:48:24.780-07:002011-09-26T08:48:24.780-07:00Thought about you the other day. We had a bike th...Thought about you the other day. We had a bike that looked just like ( ok, mostly like ) Max in an ART class.<br /><br />It has been neat watching you turn into a more rugged and confident rider as time goes on. May you jump far, Grasshopper!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-72676526345260062502011-09-24T22:56:07.788-07:002011-09-24T22:56:07.788-07:00Trobairitz you sound like you have found your zen ...Trobairitz you sound like you have found your zen with Max. Great pictures! I look forward to the time that I am experiencing different routes and longer distances. Watch that you don't develop carpal tunnel in your wrists. Great pictures. The icecream looked yummy. It seems there is a lot of food involved with motorcycling.Dar https://www.blogger.com/profile/14690180541358767168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-17806726575949816622011-09-24T15:59:45.418-07:002011-09-24T15:59:45.418-07:00Trobairitz:
Great that you're enjoying Max so ...Trobairitz:<br />Great that you're enjoying Max so much - a very good choice of motorcycle. You might actually be talking about the Street Triple in a couple of respects. It also has a snatchy throttle in the low gears. This has lessened during ownership (17000 km now). Whether I've simply got used to it and have compensated accordingly or whether it has genuinely improved, I simply don't know.<br /><br />Suspension - just the same as the Triple. Almost certainly because the OEM rear shocks are built to a price with poor rebound and compression damping. I couldn't believe the difference when I put a top of the line Penske unit on my Blackbird - better handling, soaked up the bumps and averaged 2000 km better rear tyre life. I'll be doing the same for the Triple next year.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-73912842531037878372011-09-23T22:49:03.979-07:002011-09-23T22:49:03.979-07:00I don't know. It may take a couple more long t...I don't know. It may take a couple more long trips to really build the bond. This "work" thing really gets in the way doesn't it? ;-)<br /><br />Sounds like you are having a great time getting to know your new bike. And no fair with the great food shots. I'm in the land of "camp food"...<br /><br />RichardRichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-41167435302633175932011-09-23T20:33:08.954-07:002011-09-23T20:33:08.954-07:00I'm glad to hear about the miles your putting ...I'm glad to hear about the miles your putting on Max. It sounds like you are coming to know your bike and its quirks. Good luck sorting out the bars and riding position. I'm sure it will come together for you.Keith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10735041579950338.post-88525071805290253242011-09-23T19:53:15.255-07:002011-09-23T19:53:15.255-07:00Trobairitz:
you both sure have been busy, sort of...<b>Trobairitz:</b><br /><br />you both sure have been busy, sort of world travellers, so many adventures in a short time. It looks like you are much more comfortable on Max, not afraid to try new roads and corner faster.<br /><br />If you are enjoying yourselves time flies. You don't even realize how many hours you have been riding. You just wish it didn't have to end<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.com