First ride of the season

redjay · 05-21-2011, 06:05 PM

I finally got out on the bike for the first time this year. Its been in storage since mid October. The Spring has been very wet and cool here in Ontario.

A couple of observations after not riding for 7 months.

It felt like I was riding the bike sat in the cab of a semi, I was so high up compared to the car.

The bike also seems to be using a lot more gas than last year. Either that or the gas gauge is falling at a faster rate.
After I got home I tweaked the TFI a bit and lowered the settings on pot #1 and #2 following the tuning instructions from forum members. I went out again and got 65 kms before the first bar on the gas gauge went out. Better than the first tank.

The new cam chain tensioner extenders have quietened down the engine quite a bit. The rear one was fully extended and the front one only had a couple of clicks left at 60,000 kms.

It was great to get out and cruise all afternoon.

**Idaho** · 05-22-2011, 07:30 AM

It is great getting back in the saddle. I seem to have same problem with poor mileage. Perhaps it was always that bad and we just suffer from poor memory.

**bogatyrs** · 05-22-2011, 08:32 AM

Great feeling though that first ride of the season, Redjay :)

I am averaging 65 to 70km per bar (40 - 43 miles). On average I get about 50 to 55 miles per Imperial gallon on my 2010 Nomad.

Enjoy your ride and perhaps we can meet for coffee sometime I am up your way quite a lot as my daughter lives in the Baden area.

VulcanE · 05-22-2011, 10:18 AM

Glad you got to get out John, that wind in your face feels awesome. I hope the rest of your season goes just as well.

macmac · 05-22-2011, 10:57 AM

redjay I ain't commentin' since I made a reply last night and you yanked the thread before I posted fully. I got me a illegal message error you RAT!

redjay · 05-22-2011, 02:04 PM

Hi Mac. Sorry about that. I posted it in the garage section then realised I had made a mistake so I put it in this section. What is an illegal message error and how does that impact you ?

macmac · 05-22-2011, 06:38 PM

I posted just as you deleted, and since the tread was gone it was an illegal act on my part. The PC police will show up first thing Monday at my house.

**bogatyrs** · 05-23-2011, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

I posted just as you deleted, and since the tread was gone it was an illegal act on my part. The PC police will show up first thing Monday at my house.

Most likely with a "SWOT" Team ;)

05-22-2011, 08:32 AM	#3
bogatyrs Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 706	First ride of the season Great feeling though that first ride of the season, Redjay :) I am averaging 65 to 70km per bar (40 - 43 miles). On average I get about 50 to 55 miles per Imperial gallon on my 2010 Nomad. Enjoy your ride and perhaps we can meet for coffee sometime I am up your way quite a lot as my daughter lives in the Baden area. __________________ Bogie (aka Mike) KawaNOW #01650 Bell City Riders #21 SCRC 329 2010 Nomad (The Beast) Previous Bikes 2008 - 900 Vulcan Classic 1958 HD HydraGlide
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05-22-2011, 10:18 AM	#4
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	First ride of the season Glad you got to get out John, that wind in your face feels awesome. I hope the rest of your season goes just as well. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-22-2011, 10:57 AM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	First ride of the season redjay I ain't commentin' since I made a reply last night and you yanked the thread before I posted fully. I got me a illegal message error you RAT! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2011, 02:04 PM	#6
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,940	First ride of the season Hi Mac. Sorry about that. I posted it in the garage section then realised I had made a mistake so I put it in this section. What is an illegal message error and how does that impact you ?
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05-22-2011, 06:38 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	First ride of the season I posted just as you deleted, and since the tread was gone it was an illegal act on my part. The PC police will show up first thing Monday at my house. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-21-2011, 06:05 PM	#1
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,940	First ride of the season I finally got out on the bike for the first time this year. Its been in storage since mid October. The Spring has been very wet and cool here in Ontario. A couple of observations after not riding for 7 months. It felt like I was riding the bike sat in the cab of a semi, I was so high up compared to the car. The bike also seems to be using a lot more gas than last year. Either that or the gas gauge is falling at a faster rate. After I got home I tweaked the TFI a bit and lowered the settings on pot #1 and #2 following the tuning instructions from forum members. I went out again and got 65 kms before the first bar on the gas gauge went out. Better than the first tank. The new cam chain tensioner extenders have quietened down the engine quite a bit. The rear one was fully extended and the front one only had a couple of clicks left at 60,000 kms. It was great to get out and cruise all afternoon. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2011, 07:30 AM	#2
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	First ride of the season It is great getting back in the saddle. I seem to have same problem with poor mileage. Perhaps it was always that bad and we just suffer from poor memory. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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