XS Southeast 2015 discussion

[madmax-im]

Ride safe Earl...

[Old Red]

Jeff, it looks like you have been having too much fun and I hope your ride back east is just as good.
I am getting an early start tomorrow heading to the XSSE rally. I am going to Black Mt. for the NC CMA state rally this weekend. Monday I plan to meet up with a friend and ride back roads north to V, WV, Ky, Tenn, and back to Black Mt. I hope to be at the Iron Horse by 4:00 PM on the 25th.
I could not ride for nine months due to a hip replacement that went horribly wrong. I have only ridden about five hundred miles in the last three weeks. I would love to in better condition for the ride, but I am going to give it a try.

[DeanR]

Nice trip Jeff.

[madmax-im]

Cool Jeff...Safe travels to you as well...

[JeffH]

It followed me home.....can I keep it

Phil

Phil, CONGRATS on that new machine. Just AWESOME.

Good to give Addie a break on those LD runs. Plus buys some time to sort things out on Addie. (Riding it from Atlanta to Peace Bridge a few years ago was a blast, even with the carb troubles back then). I'm looking forward to seeing you at XS SE since we missed last month.

I'm already On My Way to XS SE. BUT, since it took me 2,646 miles to get to Hurricane Utah, it will likely take me about that getting home. Well, maybe minus a few curves.

I did have lunch with Motoman & Motowoman last Sunday. Stewart joined us to since he was riding westbound with me. Seeing Brant & Anita was real real great.

Riding yesterday through Zion Park
(After big storm the day before washed piles of SAND all over the road)


Took an AM ride in Colorado National Monument before meeting up with Motoman & Motowoman
(That sure made Mr Grumpy smile)


Well, its time to start riding EAST. Planning Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase to Hanksville UT today. Then Canyonlands & Mesa Verde to Mancos CO the following night. Rode most of that going west but its so great a ride it needs a re-do going east.

Plan to be in ATL on 23rd then get ready to ride up to Iron Horse with the Atlanta contingent on 25th. SAFE TRAVELS to everyone going the XS SE. Watch for the crazy's.

Jeff

[madmax-im]

Your Venturer is still a rare beast...I wouldnt be quick to get rid of it...it will be nice to get it sorted out at a pace that is more leisurely now that you have a reliable scoot in the Concours...saving the XS for the more local stuff and the Connie for the big LD rides...Thats what I did when I had the ST1100(s)...

[MaximPhil]

not sure what your issues wtih Addie are Phil...but it seems carbs were never right and every time you want to take a trip you have to fix something...the Connie will go many trouble free miles...I've ridden 85000 miles on 2 ST1100s and the only things i did was add gas...oil and tires...I did have one failure with my '01 ST1100 and i was able to have it fixed for free because of the fine network of ST owners..other than that one time ocuurance everything else has been trouble free...If my XS1100 ran like Addie then i too wouldnt be very happy with it...however that is not the case ... IMHO Addie needs a total makeover...engine...carbs... electrical...just a guess on my part tho'

Hi Ben,
You are righ about a complete make over. Actaully the engine and carbs are about the only parts that currently work correctly
Phil

[MaximPhil]

Phil,

What is wrong with Addie?

Hi Mike,
Just a whole lot of minor things that have kept me from riding this season and continual repairs are not what I am interested in.
Carbs took more than 2 years to sort out with the patient help of Tinman905
Engine has run fine ever since BDF put it together. Having put more than 40,000 Kilometers on since the restoration the front suspension is sagged the engine and rear drive leak oil and the electrical system does not function properly.
Phil

[DeanR]

Way to go Phil !!! Very nice.

[XJOK2PLAY]

Jerry brought his to the Lost Rally. Seemed like a good bike.

C10's are good bikes.
Kawasaki built them, pretty much unchanged, for more than a decade.

They're carb'd bikes, and nowhere near as quick as the C14's are, which are fuel injected. But, still very respectable, comfortable, and dependable tourers.
They'll definitely get the job done.

Half the members on COG (Concours Owners Group) forum own C10's, and love them. Parts are plentiful. They have a huge, loyal following.

One member had transplanted a ZRX powertrain, and did a complete custom makeover. Turned out to be one cool beautiful bike.

[IanDMacDonald]

Wow, a 1st Gen. Connie ...

Nice find, Phil!

I haven't seen one of those cruising around in a few years ... a buddy at work had one for many years, then traded it for a Gold Wing.

The last model year for the 1st Gen. was 2006, with 2007 bringing the new Connie 14.

Since yours is a late model 1st Gen., it should have all the minor upgrades Kawasaki gave the bike over the years.

With that 7.5 gal. tank (IIRC), you'll be riding a long way between fill-ups!

Congrats!


P.S. What's the odometer reading?

Jerry brought his to the Lost Rally. Seemed like a good bike.

[madmax-im]

not sure what your issues wtih Addie are Phil...but it seems carbs were never right and every time you want to take a trip you have to fix something...the Connie will go many trouble free miles...I've ridden 85000 miles on 2 ST1100s and the only things i did was add gas...oil and tires...I did have one failure with my '01 ST1100 and i was able to have it fixed for free because of the fine network of ST owners..other than that one time ocuurance everything else has been trouble free...If my XS1100 ran like Addie then i too wouldnt be very happy with it...however that is not the case ... IMHO Addie needs a total makeover...engine...carbs... electrical...just a guess on my part tho'

[XJOK2PLAY]

Nice C10, Phil! Looks like someone took good care of that one.

The predecessor to mine...




Hope you all have a great rally, and wish I could be there!
Had a blast last year with everyone.
Ride safe, but have fun!
Bob

[MPittma100]

Addie

Phil,

What is wrong with Addie?

[mastan]

Congratulations Phil! It matches your new riding gear beautifully. Be sure to check out the COG site. See you soon!