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Title: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 29, 2016, 03:36:52 PM

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And I'm still walking upright :thumb:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: drlapo on May 29, 2016, 03:40:14 PM
I used to ride my triumph thruxton to the bennington bash.  900 miles in a 3 day weekend with clip ons and rear sets.
I changed to handlebars last year when I retired
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Arizona Wayne on May 29, 2016, 03:43:56 PM
Kirby1923  rides a lot further than that on his CX and he's about 70 now.  :azn:  My CX sits partially apart, even with clip ons & an euro touring handlebar.  :sad:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 29, 2016, 04:02:41 PM
Kirby1923  rides a lot further than that on his CX and he's about 70 now.  :azn:  My CX sits partially apart, even with clip ons & an euro touring handlebar.  :sad:

Yes but Mike is no ordinary man. Maybe the most interesting man in the world. But he has been known to ride into town for beer and bring back non alcoholic  :boozing: :angry:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Arizona Wayne on May 29, 2016, 04:14:36 PM
Yes but Mike is no ordinary man. Maybe the most interesting man in the world. But he has been known to ride into town for beer and bring back non alcoholic  :boozing: :angry:


Well, he drinks beer or wine when he's around me.  :undecided:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: oldbike54 on May 29, 2016, 04:38:31 PM
Kirby1923  rides a lot further than that on his CX and he's about 70 now.  :azn:  My CX sits partially apart, even with clip ons & an euro touring handlebar.  :sad:

 He is only 68 , sheesh , don't make him sound old  :rolleyes: Yeah , he rode the last 420 miles into Cedar Vale this year on Fri , then rode the 180 miles with us to Augusta Ks , we got a bit lost on the way back .

 Glad you got out John  :bike-037:

 Dusty
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Arizona Wayne on May 29, 2016, 05:20:00 PM
He is only 68 , sheesh , don't make him sound old  :rolleyes: Yeah , he rode the last 420 miles into Cedar Vale this year on Fri , then rode the 180 miles with us to Augusta Ks , we got a bit lost on the way back .

 Glad you got out John  :bike-037:

 Dusty



Did he tell you he's 68?   He told me he was 67 2 years ago.   That would make him 69 now.   :smiley:  I think someone is fibbing.   He  calls me the old guy `cause I'm 72.  :undecided:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: twowings on May 29, 2016, 05:23:08 PM

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And I'm still walking upright :thumb:

I wish you'd let me know when you're are gonna ride that thing so I can come up and follow!!   :laugh:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 29, 2016, 05:46:08 PM
My touring bike has clipons young fella.. :smiley: :boozing:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Arizona Wayne on May 29, 2016, 06:22:48 PM
My touring bike has clipons young fella.. :smiley: :boozing:



Which of your bikes are you referring to?   If it's the MZ Tour, my `2000 Tour didn't come w/clip-ons.  I used to tour on my CX w/clip-ons but that was 20 years ago.
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on May 29, 2016, 06:25:07 PM


Which of your bikes are you referring to?   If it's the MZ Tour, my `2000 Tour didn't come w/clip-ons.  I used to tour on my CX w/clip-ons but that was 20 years ago.

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Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Roebling3 on May 29, 2016, 09:00:03 PM
Hmmm. I must boast here. 10 bikes! Daytona, plus 3 other Guzzi's and a few 125cc 2 strokes. Nary a one without clip-ons. After a 400+ mile day I now need @ least a full day to recover or take something to ease the groaning. Do the math, 1934. 
BTW:This could not be accomplished w/out the rowing machine.  R3~ 
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Testarossa on May 29, 2016, 09:05:55 PM
Way to go, John!
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Arizona Wayne on May 29, 2016, 09:07:18 PM
OK, I agree, a Lario is very doable.  So was my LeMans IV I did some touring on 12 years ago w/16" front tire.  For me it really comes down to the figuration of the bike as a whole.  That and the weight of my helmet.  :grin:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 29, 2016, 09:33:37 PM
That was my only street bike fro 89 to 06. I've just been spoiled by the tiger for awhile
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 29, 2016, 09:36:51 PM
I wish you'd let me know when you're are gonna ride that thing so I can come up and follow!!   :laugh:

Any weekend your ready home boy! I did 125 but not quite all the way to the ferry :bike-037:
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: cruzziguzzi on May 29, 2016, 09:41:10 PM
Sneaking up on to 60 and it's the ergs of my '82 Katana and '95 Sport that lend themselves to long distance for me.

It's not toughness or discipline but rather that I am simply, significantly more comfortable in a forward lean than a rearward slouch or sit-up-and-beg Prussian pose.


My Calvin flat wears me out and is absolutely not a lifelong keeper if only for that reason.



Todd.
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: twowings on May 29, 2016, 09:51:46 PM
Any weekend your ready home boy! I did 125 but not quite all the way to the ferry :bike-037:

That's a nice ride....Can you join us in Council Grove this weekend?
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 29, 2016, 09:55:06 PM
I'm ok with it too, it's just been awhile since I put a few miles on her. I love the old gal!



Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 29, 2016, 09:57:23 PM
That's a nice ride....Can you join us in Council Grove this weekend?

Probably not. If I have riding time it's hard to justify going to Kansas when I can be I jasper in 90 minutes
Title: Re: 175 miles with clipons.
Post by: twowings on May 29, 2016, 10:12:24 PM
Understood....I just need to get away...