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blackie1491 · 08-13-2009, 11:29 AM

Looks like you guys had a good trip.
How was the weather?

Elvis · 08-13-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

Looks like you guys had a good trip.
How was the weather?

Mostly beautiful. We had rain a couple of times and we did not see much of Crater Lake due to T-Storms, gotta go there again.

Elvis · 08-16-2009, 04:15 AM

some pics:

Elvis · 08-16-2009, 04:17 AM

more pics:

blackie1491 · 08-16-2009, 10:43 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics., Elvis.

tallannie · 08-16-2009, 11:22 AM

very nice...

Elvis · 08-17-2009, 12:19 AM

Some photos from the event, the new Triumph, vintage BMWs and a Triumph, a Kawi Drifter and the 2010 Road Glide [very good looking bike, wonder how it rides?]

blackie1491 · 08-17-2009, 09:46 AM

I don't think the Nomad is much longer for this world Elvis.

Elvis · 08-18-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

I don't think the Nomad is much longer for this world Elvis.

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Elvis · 08-18-2009, 07:28 PM

Aug 28 and 29 at Barnes
Aug 30 at Trev Deeley's

blackie1491 · 08-18-2009, 10:29 PM

That Nomad's life is getting shorter and shorter!!!!!

blackie1491 · 08-18-2009, 10:30 PM

Or should I say it is about time for the wife to move up to a Nomad!!!

Elvis · 08-20-2009, 01:21 AM

Hey Bob,

Do you replace your spark plugs every 12K and inspect the valve clearances? Also, I forget what kind of oil you preferred, mineral, semi-synthetic or full synthetic.

Thanks,

E.

P.S. I just changed Suzy's oil and switched to 10W40 Motul 5300, put Suzuki OEM filter. Wonder how much difference the semi-synthetic will make?

blackie1491 · 08-20-2009, 11:56 AM

I have changed plugs once and have 42,000 kms on.
I do the oil and filter every 5,000 kms.
Have always used mineral oil. My oldest son used synthetic in his sport bikes.
For me as long as I changed my oil and filter on a regular basis, I see no reason to spend the extra.

I am due to change plugs and rear tire.

Elvis · 08-20-2009, 07:25 PM

Thanks Bob, how about the valves? You know, to access the plugs, you have to remove the gas tank, so will you also take a look at the valves also?

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

I have changed plugs once and have 42,000 kms on.
I do the oil and filter every 5,000 kms.
Have always used mineral oil. My oldest son used synthetic in his sport bikes.
For me as long as I changed my oil and filter on a regular basis, I see no reason to spend the extra.

I am due to change plugs and rear tire.

blackie1491 · 08-21-2009, 12:58 AM

I will take the bike into Motorcycle World when I have the rear tire replaced with a Kenda Cruiser tire and have them do some of the service. Although I have a motorcycle jack I leave most of the work for the shop. I have new pads sitting here to install, will do the plugs and and oil\filter change.

Do you have a service manual for the wife's C50, if not I have a spare.
And that offer of the OEM seat for the wife still stands, it is in
great condition.

Elvis · 08-31-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackie1491

That Nomad's life is getting shorter and shorter!!!!!

Do you have a service manual for the wife's C50, if not I have a spare.
And that offer of the OEM seat for the wife still stands, it is in
great condition.

Hey Bob,

So I was at Barnes' last Saturday, some pix are here. Really liked the Road Glide.

And thanks for offering the OEM seat. I keep telling my wife about the seat and trying to convince her to get a windscreen but she doesn't seem to want to change her Suzy at all.

Cheers,

Elvis

P.S. Yes we have a C50 manual, thanks again.

Elvis · 09-09-2009, 01:54 AM

Despite the weather forecasts, we bit the bullet and did what we planned for the long weekend. Only the first day was wet and we didn't care... You and your best friend on two great bikes in beautiful country, you know what I mean...

Highlights were:

Passage thru North Cascades,
Best Western at Omak,
The passage from Republic to Kettle Falls,
Road along Roosevelt Lake,
Grand Coulees Dam, Grand Coulee Dam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Road along Banks Lake [road it 3 times and once before, total 4 times]Banks Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dry Falls, Dry Falls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosses Lake,
Pot Holes,
Othello, many Mexican restaurants,
I90 thru Cascades

Many more.... Coulees Corridor is a must ride route... Will attach some photos...

Elvis · 09-09-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvis

Despite the weather forecasts, we bit the bullet and did what we planned for the long weekend. Only the first day was wet and we didn't care... You and your best friend on two great bikes in beautiful country, you know what I mean...

Highlights were:

Passage thru North Cascades,
Best Western at Omak,
The passage from Republic to Kettle Falls,
Road along Roosevelt Lake,
Grand Coulees Dam, Grand Coulee Dam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Road along Banks Lake [road it 3 times and once before, total 4 times]Banks Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dry Falls, Dry Falls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosses Lake,
Pot Holes,
Othello, many Mexican restaurants,
I90 thru Cascades

Many more.... Coulees Corridor is a must ride route... Will attach some photos...

Water Warrior · 09-09-2009, 02:33 AM

Elvis, great looking route. Approx how many miles are in the loop on the map ??

08-16-2009, 04:15 AM	#663 (permalink)
Elvis Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 2008 Nomad 1600 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 645	some pics: Attached Thumbnails __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomad, rider of the ancient east Nomad, rider that men know the least Nomad, where you come from no one knows Nomad, where you go to no one tells [by Iron Maiden]

08-16-2009, 04:17 AM	#664 (permalink)
Elvis Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 2008 Nomad 1600 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 645	more pics: Attached Thumbnails __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomad, rider of the ancient east Nomad, rider that men know the least Nomad, where you come from no one knows Nomad, where you go to no one tells [by Iron Maiden]

08-16-2009, 11:22 AM	#666 (permalink)
tallannie Cookie Monstress. Join Date: Dec 2006 Bike: 2008 Kawi 1500 Classic Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 3,787	very nice... __________________ Ride long and prosper !

08-17-2009, 12:19 AM	#667 (permalink)
Elvis Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 2008 Nomad 1600 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 645	Gas Town Show and Shine 2009 Some photos from the event, the new Triumph, vintage BMWs and a Triumph, a Kawi Drifter and the 2010 Road Glide [very good looking bike, wonder how it rides?] Attached Thumbnails __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomad, rider of the ancient east Nomad, rider that men know the least Nomad, where you come from no one knows Nomad, where you go to no one tells [by Iron Maiden] Last edited by Elvis; 08-17-2009 at 12:22 AM.

08-18-2009, 07:28 PM	#670 (permalink)
Elvis Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 2008 Nomad 1600 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 645	HD Demo Days Aug 28 and 29 at Barnes Aug 30 at Trev Deeley's __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomad, rider of the ancient east Nomad, rider that men know the least Nomad, where you come from no one knows Nomad, where you go to no one tells [by Iron Maiden]

08-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#661 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	Looks like you guys had a good trip. How was the weather?

08-16-2009, 10:43 AM	#665 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	Thanks for sharing the pics., Elvis.

08-17-2009, 09:46 AM	#668 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	I don't think the Nomad is much longer for this world Elvis.

08-18-2009, 10:29 PM	#671 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	That Nomad's life is getting shorter and shorter!!!!!

08-18-2009, 10:30 PM	#672 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	Or should I say it is about time for the wife to move up to a Nomad!!!

08-20-2009, 01:21 AM	#673 (permalink)
Elvis Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 2008 Nomad 1600 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 645	C50 spark plugs and valves Hey Bob, Do you replace your spark plugs every 12K and inspect the valve clearances? Also, I forget what kind of oil you preferred, mineral, semi-synthetic or full synthetic. Thanks, E. P.S. I just changed Suzy's oil and switched to 10W40 Motul 5300, put Suzuki OEM filter. Wonder how much difference the semi-synthetic will make? __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomad, rider of the ancient east Nomad, rider that men know the least Nomad, where you come from no one knows Nomad, where you go to no one tells [by Iron Maiden]

08-20-2009, 11:56 AM	#674 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	I have changed plugs once and have 42,000 kms on. I do the oil and filter every 5,000 kms. Have always used mineral oil. My oldest son used synthetic in his sport bikes. For me as long as I changed my oil and filter on a regular basis, I see no reason to spend the extra. I am due to change plugs and rear tire.

08-21-2009, 12:58 AM	#676 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Join Date: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,633	I will take the bike into Motorcycle World when I have the rear tire replaced with a Kenda Cruiser tire and have them do some of the service. Although I have a motorcycle jack I leave most of the work for the shop. I have new pads sitting here to install, will do the plugs and and oil\filter change. Do you have a service manual for the wife's C50, if not I have a spare. And that offer of the OEM seat for the wife still stands, it is in great condition.

09-09-2009, 01:54 AM	#678 (permalink)
Elvis Handlebar Consultant Join Date: Apr 2007 Bike: 2007 Boulevard C50 2008 Nomad 1600 Location: Wet Coast, Canada Posts: 645	Labour Day Weekend in WA Despite the weather forecasts, we bit the bullet and did what we planned for the long weekend. Only the first day was wet and we didn't care... You and your best friend on two great bikes in beautiful country, you know what I mean... Highlights were: Passage thru North Cascades, Best Western at Omak, The passage from Republic to Kettle Falls, Road along Roosevelt Lake, Grand Coulees Dam, Grand Coulee Dam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Road along Banks Lake [road it 3 times and once before, total 4 times]Banks Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dry Falls, Dry Falls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mosses Lake, Pot Holes, Othello, many Mexican restaurants, I90 thru Cascades Many more.... Coulees Corridor is a must ride route... Will attach some photos... Attached Thumbnails __________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nomad, rider of the ancient east Nomad, rider that men know the least Nomad, where you come from no one knows Nomad, where you go to no one tells [by Iron Maiden] Last edited by Elvis; 09-09-2009 at 02:17 AM.

09-09-2009, 02:33 AM	#680 (permalink)
Water Warrior Third gear and cruising Join Date: Jan 2009 Bike: my bike, WeeStrom her bike, 07 M 50 Location: Squamish, British Columbia Posts: 475	Elvis, great looking route. Approx how many miles are in the loop on the map ??

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