I guess this happens during the first snowfall. Happens every year. I've been taking my bike to work every day - not missing a day since early April.
Looks like I might have to park it soon.
Nov 11, 2011
Snow
I guess this happens during the first snowfall. Happens every year. I've been taking my bike to work every day - not missing a day since early April.
Looks like I might have to park it soon.
Nov 8, 2011
ST1100 Keys
After almost half a million kilometres, I have finally made a copy of one of my ST keys. I haven't lost one, thank goodness. But I have come close.
Twice in the last month the key has dropped off the place I keep it, forcing me to retrace my steps looking for it. Both times I was successful in locating it. The following photo shows where I normally hang it on my jacket.
I like putting it there, because if I get all geared up and forget to put the key in the ignition, it is easy to get to with gloves on. I thought about just getting another key coupler, but I think I will just put it in my pocket.
I knew I had to do something, as the key I have been using is hardly worn. I would not want to lose it.
When I got the bike, I always used the same key in the ignition, for over 400,000 kms. (Let's call it key1). Eventually it had a lot of wear on it and it began to be difficult to turn on the ignition using it.
I started using the key I always carried as backup in my pocket. (Let's call it key2). That key works very well and has little wear. It is this key I almost lost. Here are key1 and key2 together. Key1 has noticeable wear.
Obviously I can't risk losing key2. So today I picked up a brand new key blank from Forest City Honda.
The new key was cut from my good key, and works well. It is now time to retire key2 to a drawer at home. I will use the new copy daily, and use my old key1 as a backup in my pocket.
I will feel much safer.
Twice in the last month the key has dropped off the place I keep it, forcing me to retrace my steps looking for it. Both times I was successful in locating it. The following photo shows where I normally hang it on my jacket.
I like putting it there, because if I get all geared up and forget to put the key in the ignition, it is easy to get to with gloves on. I thought about just getting another key coupler, but I think I will just put it in my pocket.
I knew I had to do something, as the key I have been using is hardly worn. I would not want to lose it.
When I got the bike, I always used the same key in the ignition, for over 400,000 kms. (Let's call it key1). Eventually it had a lot of wear on it and it began to be difficult to turn on the ignition using it.
I started using the key I always carried as backup in my pocket. (Let's call it key2). That key works very well and has little wear. It is this key I almost lost. Here are key1 and key2 together. Key1 has noticeable wear.
Obviously I can't risk losing key2. So today I picked up a brand new key blank from Forest City Honda.
The new key was cut from my good key, and works well. It is now time to retire key2 to a drawer at home. I will use the new copy daily, and use my old key1 as a backup in my pocket.
I will feel much safer.
Oct 27, 2011
Mileage Milestone
Yesterday my odometer rollup to to the point you see in the photo. Looks odd, but when you apply the simple kilometre to mile conversion of .62, it equals 300,000 miles.
That's a pretty high and notable figure. In actual fact, if a more accurate conversion is applied, it is something like 300,600 miles.
No need for hair splitting, however. The number that matters most to me has yet to arrive. That number is 500,000 kilometres.
Half a million.
I'm not going to get there in 2011. But that figure should occur around May 2012 timeframe.
This winter I will give the Green Hornet a nice refresh with new fluids, filters, plugs, and brake pads in order that spring riding starts up and continues smoothly.
Stay tuned!
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