Rode up to Nanaimo and back today. Attended a funeral for a fellow SCRC rider. First time I rode anywhere with a tie on and a suit jacket rolled up in the saddlebags. I thought perhaps the traffic would be less midweek then on the weekend, however there didn't seem to be any difference other than there were more holiday units on the road today then on the usual Sunday, go figure.
Had a super turnout of Bikes and bikers to pay their respects. This accident might have had a more satisfactory conclusion had the rider been wearing a proper helmet rather than a Beanie type. Really too bad................. I think I am going to be looking for a full face helmet to replace my ¾ helmet.
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Sorry to hear about your fellow rider. I was reading another story in this same website about the two guys on Harleys who had the altercation with the Suburban. One of the riders is dead because he was not wearing a helmet at all. I don't understand the mentality of riders who won't wear a helmet.
Even on my bicycle, I wear a helmet.
I usually wear a full face helmet. Although the last couple of weeks, when it has been so darn hot, I have been wearing my half helmet back and forth to work. It's such a short jaunt and not very busy roads. Whenever I go on the highway, though, I wear my full face.
That reminds me...I took the cheek pads out today to wash them...I must go outside and get them. It gets quite sweaty inside the helmet when it's so hot out.
When I first got the full face, it was a hard transition for the first few rides. It doesn't take long, though, to learn to turn your head a little more for your peripheral vision and shoulder checking.
I had some serious problems with the visor fogging up until I got a visor liner. It works great.
Even on my bicycle, I wear a helmet.
I usually wear a full face helmet. Although the last couple of weeks, when it has been so darn hot, I have been wearing my half helmet back and forth to work. It's such a short jaunt and not very busy roads. Whenever I go on the highway, though, I wear my full face.
That reminds me...I took the cheek pads out today to wash them...I must go outside and get them. It gets quite sweaty inside the helmet when it's so hot out.
When I first got the full face, it was a hard transition for the first few rides. It doesn't take long, though, to learn to turn your head a little more for your peripheral vision and shoulder checking.
I had some serious problems with the visor fogging up until I got a visor liner. It works great.
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It is a transparent plastic "visor shaped" insert that sticks on by adhesive along the edges. If you go to your local bike shop like maybe Western Powersports you can ask to see a "Progrip No Fog Lens" or a "Fog city" lens. Those are the two brands I know of. I put a Progrip inside my visor and it works great. I am able to ride on a cold, rainy day with the face shield closed and it does not fog up.Joe Mc wrote:I've had problems with my visor fogging. I tried using a product made for hockey visors but it didn't really help at all.
What is a visor liner?
I tried some scuba mask drops but it didn't work for anti fog, but it did help with the outside.
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By the way, old-and-slow, the rear end of the bike no longer squeaks. 
However the front end started squeaking, so I had to take the bike in again. sigh.....I figured when I bought a brand new bike out of the box I wouldn't have any problems for some time.
Anyway, the took the front wheel off and greased the axle and I think the bearings. They also told me that the disc is slightly warped, but that it is ok to still ride the bike. The warped disc would be because of the tampering of my bike at work.
They also told me the front brakes are glazed. Apparently I am too gentle on my brakes. I guess bike brakes are not like car brakes. So, I am trying to learn to be more "aggressive on the brakes" whatever that means.
I may call an instructor for help with that if I can't quite figure it out.
I went for the biggest ride of my short biking life on on Saturday. The bike performed admirably. I found the one weak area of a 650 though. It is not a great hill climber on the very long, long steep hills such as out of Princeton going to Manning Park. It has scads of power on the flat roads, but it has difficulty accelerating up a steep hill. I wouldn't want to ride 2 up or load it down for a camping trip if I was going where there was serious elevation gain.
However the front end started squeaking, so I had to take the bike in again. sigh.....I figured when I bought a brand new bike out of the box I wouldn't have any problems for some time.
Anyway, the took the front wheel off and greased the axle and I think the bearings. They also told me that the disc is slightly warped, but that it is ok to still ride the bike. The warped disc would be because of the tampering of my bike at work.
They also told me the front brakes are glazed. Apparently I am too gentle on my brakes. I guess bike brakes are not like car brakes. So, I am trying to learn to be more "aggressive on the brakes" whatever that means.
I may call an instructor for help with that if I can't quite figure it out.
I went for the biggest ride of my short biking life on on Saturday. The bike performed admirably. I found the one weak area of a 650 though. It is not a great hill climber on the very long, long steep hills such as out of Princeton going to Manning Park. It has scads of power on the flat roads, but it has difficulty accelerating up a steep hill. I wouldn't want to ride 2 up or load it down for a camping trip if I was going where there was serious elevation gain.
Thanks Blues, I'll have to give that a try. I never knew such a product existed.blues2cruise wrote:It is a transparent plastic "visor shaped" insert that sticks on by adhesive along the edges. If you go to your local bike shop like maybe Western Powersports you can ask to see a "Progrip No Fog Lens" or a "Fog city" lens. Those are the two brands I know of. I put a Progrip inside my visor and it works great. I am able to ride on a cold, rainy day with the face shield closed and it does not fog up.Joe Mc wrote:I've had problems with my visor fogging. I tried using a product made for hockey visors but it didn't really help at all.
What is a visor liner?
I tried some scuba mask drops but it didn't work for anti fog, but it did help with the outside.
Welcome to our chat.
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Hopefully it's not warped very much. Riding with a warped disc is dangerous. The brakes will lock-up alot easier with a warped disc. A warp could also cause the glazing of the pads.They also told me that the disc is slightly warped, but that it is ok to still ride the bike. The warped disc would be because of the tampering of my bike at work.
They also told me the front brakes are glazed. Apparently I am too gentle on my brakes. I guess bike brakes are not like car brakes. So, I am trying to learn to be more "aggressive on the brakes" whatever that means.
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I asked the bike shop about it. They said it was still within specs and that it was safe to ride. It is not warped very much and to be honest it cannot even be felt when braking. If it does become noticable or I notice thebrakes change, I will take it in pronto.Joe Mc wrote:Hopefully it's not warped very much. Riding with a warped disc is dangerous. The brakes will lock-up alot easier with a warped disc. A warp could also cause the glazing of the pads.They also told me that the disc is slightly warped, but that it is ok to still ride the bike. The warped disc would be because of the tampering of my bike at work.
They also told me the front brakes are glazed. Apparently I am too gentle on my brakes. I guess bike brakes are not like car brakes. So, I am trying to learn to be more "aggressive on the brakes" whatever that means.
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putput, right from the beginning my friend has been telling me I will be upgrading to a bigger bike. I have kept saying...Oh, no, I will never need a bigger bike....
Now that I have done more riding and gone some of the places I have been, I think you and my friend may be right. I may have to get a bigger bike next year.
Now that I have done more riding and gone some of the places I have been, I think you and my friend may be right. I may have to get a bigger bike next year.