We are....The Three Amigos!

[lucydad]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlpO2s6dyxI

Yes we are, and Mary Anne has new CRG bar end mirrors...all three bikes got rides the past couple days.  Which for Sunday ride to church?
 
Definitely the Italian....it IS mother's day, and the old battle axe ripped me a new a-hole yesterday...

Whee! 





Fantastic rear views, replaced crap originals on Mary Anne...(she is a bit confused being an Amigo...)  May try and find some to fit Little Goose...

Come on, give a grin you old crusties...

[kevdog3019]

Those are fine looking mirrors.  ;-T  You're one lucky dude with those rides to choose from.  Good mix.

[lucydad]

kev,

Yes I am, and I am very grateful for many blessings.  The mirrors are simply amazing, and enhance safety and enjoyment.  Triumph blew the mirrors!

Did maintenance on Cannondale:  what a professional bike shop!  They fixed a problem caused by bike being blown down by 40 mph wind gust and I had wrong polarity on kick stand.  Free of charge, while I waited and while busy.  Can't beat that!  Did a ride against strong winds:  huge work out and so I will sleep well tonight.  

What else:  sat on a BMW F 800 GT at dealer today while picking up license plate for Trumpet.  Impressive bike.  My goal and plan:  in about a year, when I retire, add a mid-range, lightweight, fun touring bike with full bags and such.  BMW geometry fit me very well.  I promise to test ride a Stelvio though.  Not sure about other potentials. Maybe a Scout?  I thought about, researched and pondered the 675 Triple for years, and will do same with a touring bike.

Whew...tired out.  Had a very fun ride on the Triumph, but very high winds....it is a spectacular machine.  So is the Guzzi...just different.  Been pushing the small block very close to the rev limiter:  between 6000 and 7000 rpm the little engine has a bit of punch...evil grin.  

Dusty, glad you can smile.

[drums4money]

I love those CRG Arrows.  Put them on the MV!  They've got such a full view compared to DOT compliant stockers!
Nice bikes ya' got there.

And the bike naming is spot-on.  I've got a Ginger, Mary Anne, and a Jeannie.  70's TV warped my young mind.  I'm guessing the Honda PC800 would have to be Mrs. Howell!  :D

[rodekyll]

kev,

Yes I am, and I am very grateful for many blessings.  The mirrors are simply amazing, and enhance safety and enjoyment.  Triumph blew the mirrors!

Did maintenance on Cannondale:  what a professional bike shop!  They fixed a problem caused by bike being blown down by 40 mph wind gust and I had wrong polarity on kick stand.  Free of charge, while I waited and while busy.  Can't beat that!  Did a ride against strong winds:  huge work out and so I will sleep well tonight.  

What else:  sat on a BMW F 800 GT at dealer today while picking up license plate for Trumpet.  Impressive bike.  My goal and plan:  in about a year, when I retire, add a mid-range, lightweight, fun touring bike with full bags and such.  BMW geometry fit me very well.  I promise to test ride a Stelvio though.  Not sure about other potentials. Maybe a Scout?  I thought about, researched and pondered the 675 Triple for years, and will do same with a touring bike.

Whew...tired out.  Had a very fun ride on the Triumph, but very high winds....it is a spectacular machine.  So is the Guzzi...just different.  Been pushing the small block very close to the rev limiter:  between 6000 and 7000 rpm the little engine has a bit of punch...evil grin.  

Dusty, glad you can smile.

Ok.  When the kickstand polarity on a pedal bike becomes a shop issue I'm officially a luddite.  Where do I sign?

[ken farr]

I love those CRG Arrows.  Put them on the MV!  They've got such a full view compared to DOT compliant stockers!
Nice bikes ya' got there.

And the bike naming is spot-on.  I've got a Ginger, Mary Anne, and a Jeannie.  70's TV warped my young mind.  I'm guessing the Honda PC800 would have to be Mrs. Howell!  :D

......or perhaps, Mrs. Peel...... ;-T

kjf

[lucydad]

Rode,

About a month ago while riding the Cannondale to my favorite park,  I took a break.  Set the bicycle on its side stand.  While I was sitting there drinking water a wind gust blew it down, and very hard onto the side with the derailleurs...wham.  Since then I have learned to put a wet finger into the air,  determine wind direction within a half degree, adjust for magnetic drift and global warming, check for random Pterosaurs, and spin said bicycle on its axis so the side stand will support bike in a wind gust.

This morning was very, very windy also.  Rode the Guzzi, and Little Goose tracks better than the Trumpet.  As is the gusts were so bad on the freeway I came home, parked the bike and gave up.  Usually I ride a hundred miles more on Sunday mornings after church as a meditation practice. 

http://hint.fm/wind/

Very strong onshore winds, and this week the weather gurus are predicting huge rains.