2020 Colorado Rally, July 9th-13th.

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  • Bonz
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Apr 2008
    • 3206
    • Palmer Lake, Colorado

    #106
    Lol, helicopters don't like flying at almost 9, 000' elevation on a 90° day where this event took place... they would probably have sat that one out.

    Scott that was the year you rode the 80SG, you and CaptonZap went up to Cripple Creek since you had done Pikes Peak the year before, I don't think you were with us on that run.
    Howard

    ZRX1200

    BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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    • 3Phase
      XS-XJ Super Guru
      • May 2008
      • 5529
      • Simi Valley, CA

      #107
      That was 2016 at Royal Gorge by Canon City when I flew out to Denver and thank you again for letting me borrow your SG!

      It's lower altitude than most of the rides but I remembered a helicopter and I found a picture I took of the ride/tour chopper they had buzzing around everywhere at the 2014 Canon City rally.
      That was when Columbo fogged everything, then died and got a ride home in a U-Haul truck.
      -- Scott
      _____

      2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
      1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
      1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
      1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
      1979 XS1100F: parts
      2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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      • Bonz
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Apr 2008
        • 3206
        • Palmer Lake, Colorado

        #108
        I was honored to have you ride my bike.

        You are correct on that, it does fly pretty much that same known route around the Royal Gorge for sight seeing. Imagine that helicopter flying another 2,000 feet above the ground at the Royal gorge, he would be on the ground relatively speaking on that road we rode from Divide down to the Royal Gorge and after riding Pikes Peak.

        Density altitude becomes an issue when you get a lot higher on a hot day.

        They have better things to do than watch from helicopters in BFE.
        Howard

        ZRX1200

        BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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        • 3Phase
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • May 2008
          • 5529
          • Simi Valley, CA

          #109
          I just finished going through the hundreds of pictures I took at the various Colorado rallies along with a metric bikeload of the ones DiverRay took too.

          Sheesh! We've been all over the place!
          -- Scott
          _____

          2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
          1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
          1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
          1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
          1979 XS1100F: parts
          2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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          • Bonz
            XS-XJ Super Guru
            • Apr 2008
            • 3206
            • Palmer Lake, Colorado

            #110
            I look forward to doing Cottonwood Pass, then you will have been to the top of Pikes Peak, been on the highest paved road in the United States on Trail Ridge Road and Cottonwood Pass will have you ride the entirety of the second highest continuous paved road in the United States this year.

            Plus another visit to Bishop's Castle is in easy part of a day loop this year.
            Howard

            ZRX1200

            BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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            • 3Phase
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • May 2008
              • 5529
              • Simi Valley, CA

              #111
              On a happy note, I may have found enough money to make the trip.
              (fist pump) Yesss!
              -- Scott
              _____

              2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
              1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
              1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
              1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
              1979 XS1100F: parts
              2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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              • Bonz
                XS-XJ Super Guru
                • Apr 2008
                • 3206
                • Palmer Lake, Colorado

                #112
                Mike and Roo are waiting to meet you and escort you when the time is right I am sure! Although maybe you will escort them lol. I know you like to get out and ride! But those guys don't exactly Sunday drive it either.
                Howard

                ZRX1200

                BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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                • Bonz
                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                  • Apr 2008
                  • 3206
                  • Palmer Lake, Colorado

                  #113
                  Mike and Roo are waiting to meet you and escort you when the time is right I am sure! Although maybe you will escort them lol. I know you like to get out and ride! But those guys don't exactly Sunday drive it either out on the open road.

                  You thinking Columbo will be resurrected or bring the 117 inch Harley machine?
                  Howard

                  ZRX1200

                  BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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                  • BA80
                    Doctor of XSology
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 9980
                    • Tulsa, Ok

                    #114
                    Originally posted by Bonz
                    Mike and Roo are waiting to meet you and escort you when the time is right I am sure! Although maybe you will escort them lol. I know you like to get out and ride! But those guys don't exactly Sunday drive it either out on the open road.

                    You thinking Columbo will be resurrected or bring the 117 inch Harley machine?
                    NO! Don't bring the Hardley!
                    Greg

                    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                    ― Albert Einstein

                    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                    The list changes.

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                    • Bonz
                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 3206
                      • Palmer Lake, Colorado

                      #115
                      Scott, you KNOW it would be sweet redemption to do a high-speed fly-by on the same stretch of road, roll out at the front and NO SMOKE! You missed that one Greg but it was glorious.
                      Howard

                      ZRX1200

                      BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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                      • 3Phase
                        XS-XJ Super Guru
                        • May 2008
                        • 5529
                        • Simi Valley, CA

                        #116
                        The Harley is set up better for touring and it's way more comfortable.

                        I never liked the riding position on Columbo for long distance.
                        A different set bars would be nice but that is: "Just one more thing!"


                        The XJ11 is great for long rides and canyon carving. I have a new windshield lined up but the soft bags I bought for it a few years ago are pretty toasty now from rain and UV.
                        Buying new gear puts it in the same place as Columbo: "Just one more thing!"
                        -- Scott
                        _____

                        2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
                        1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                        1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                        1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
                        1979 XS1100F: parts
                        2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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                        • Bonz
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • Apr 2008
                          • 3206
                          • Palmer Lake, Colorado

                          #117
                          Scott or Columbo... Which would we rather see? Yup, Scott wins. Bring the Harley, decision made.
                          Howard

                          ZRX1200

                          BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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                          • 3Phase
                            XS-XJ Super Guru
                            • May 2008
                            • 5529
                            • Simi Valley, CA

                            #118
                            I'd really like to take the XJ instead of the Harley, it's a lot more fun to ride in the mountains.

                            I'm still thinking about it: new windshield and new bags or take the Harley?
                            -- Scott
                            _____

                            2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
                            1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                            1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
                            1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
                            1979 XS1100F: parts
                            2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.

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                            • motoman
                              Master of XSology
                              • Aug 2005
                              • 8413
                              • Grand Junction, Colorado

                              #119
                              Originally posted by 3Phase
                              I'd really like to take the XJ instead of the Harley, it's a lot more fun to ride in the mountains.

                              I'm still thinking about it: new windshield and new bags or take the Harley?
                              Hmmm......decisions........decisions.
                              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                              • Bonz
                                XS-XJ Super Guru
                                • Apr 2008
                                • 3206
                                • Palmer Lake, Colorado

                                #120
                                That's for sure Brant!

                                Originally posted by 3Phase
                                The Harley is set up better for touring and it's way more comfortable.

                                I never liked the riding position on Columbo for long distance.
                                A different set bars would be nice but that is: "Just one more thing!"

                                The XJ11 is great for long rides and canyon carving. I have a new windshield lined up but the soft bags I bought for it a few years ago are pretty toasty now from rain and UV.
                                Buying new gear puts it in the same place as Columbo: "Just one more thing!"
                                I don't know if you guys remember however "Just one more thing" is Peter Faulk's catchphrase in Colombo and it was very fitting for Scott's bike thus the name. There is always "just one more thing" to be done on the bike!
                                Howard

                                ZRX1200

                                BTW, ZRX carbs have the same spacing as the XS11... http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35462

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