A bunch of drivers/riders are getting together Sunday morning, around 11 to 1, at the Maryville Mall. Located at US 129 and US 321 in Maryville, Tennessee. Mostly cars and coffee type meet up. https://m.facebook.com/story.p…37966592021&id=1017106792
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Been a rainy week so far. Got 2.5 inches on Tuesday. And been monitoring my HVAC guy while he changes out our A.C. and Heat system.
Today will top out at about 53. Tomorrow and Sunday in the low/mid 60s. Will get to ride some tomorrow and will attend a car/bike meet-up Sunday in memory of the 4 we have lost on the Dragon over the last three years.
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I remember the story. It was inspiring.
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Not much of a mod, but we got new tires yesterday. Pirelli P-Zero front and rear. Haven’t had a chance to test them out, yet. Hope tomorrow afternoon.
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well - my wife just got her second dose of the Pfizer so now we are both fully vaccinated.
I will say though that dealing with the county clinics to get her done was a pain - they leave you on your own to schedule the second dose just like we had to for the first - opening up the schedule and then letting the masses try to get in online before everything fills up - - then on top on that the site where she went for her first seems to have switched entirely away from the Pfizer over to the Moderna which left only one site in our valley that was offering the Pfizer - - was really worried we were going to have to spend an entire day driving for this, but fortunately last night when I was checking about 3 three spots opened up at the local site and I managed to jump on one before they were gone - - so much easier for me as my healthcare provider actually did it all inhouse
Anyway we are all done now which makes me very happy
[/quote]That is great news! We got into WallyWorld a couple of weeks ago for our first Moderna shot. They scheduled us for the second shot for April 2. Can’t wait!
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Yep, suburbia is not the place to let it rip.
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Thanks @drfubar I am going to work on editing as soon as I get the camera vibration down. Have moved it to the base of the fin to try to day. That video was was of the only twisty road I have found. It is in my neighborhood and I ride it nearly every day. Just wish it wasn't residential and 25 mph. 30 in those turns is not even a challenge.
[/quote]In dry roads, a Sling should be able to do about double the posted. And stay in lane while doing it. Just saying.
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I am going to get flamed over this for sure, but manual brakes do have a different feel than most folks have become accustomed to with their power assist brakes?
Bill
[/quote]That is one of my observations. We have all gotten so use to power/assisted brakes that we have forgotten how much effort is necessary to drive a vehicle without.
Neither the Chevy truck I learned to drive in nor my Pontiac and MG had power anything. Took a lot of effort to stop them.
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No, the fillers do not stop fender flap. I found that the Hood Pins did a great job of holding the fenders in place.
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So far, we are looking forward to Maggie Valley in June. Will spend a couple of days playing catch-up with folks then head up the Blue Ridge to the end. From there will make our way across W Va into southern Ohio to Portsmouth and an evening at The Ribber (best rib eyes on the planet). Then on to Louisville to visit with my brother then run for home. No freeways allowed.
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Edward Neal
My friend, you can teach science, but you cannot convince the unlearned with it.
From my memoirs: "Blood on the blackboard"
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[/quote]The deniers will deny.
I MAY be able to contract the virus after the shots. But, the shots will keep me out of the hospital and away from the back undertaker. That is good enough for me.
If you don’t want the shots, then that is your right. Just don’t come whining to me if you get the virus.
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We got our first shot a week ago. Moderna, scheduled for 2nd on April 2. Both at WallyWorld. Getting scheduled in East Tennessee has been the hardest part.
Injection site no more sore than a flu shot. I felt a little tired the next day, Nancy had no issues.
Looking forward to next one. Will feel much better about attending Maggie with the full series.
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I have a holster on my seatbelt/shoulder strap. It cushions the strap and provides a holder for my cell phone. I don’t use the cell phone while the sling is in motion.
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Awesome.. Unfortunately it's very seldom you can run one end of the dragon to the other without getting behind someone. Mid week this time of year is almost perfect. I actually prefer the road to be a little warmer if I'm going to push the SS. The ambient temperature yesterday in the mountains was mid 60's. That Nitto that I have on the back doesn't get real sticky until you get in the mid 70's and higher and the road temps are above that.
If you are running the 555 nitto I have never got it hot enough to stick it is just too hard of a compound. I have a 555 mounted on Sling I that I was forced to buy in Bristol because the mounted tire on the SS would not make the week of riding in Bristol. The Nitto 555 is the worse tire that I have had on my SS in the 100,000 miles and about 6 different brands
[/quote]Odd...my old 555s did a fine job of keeping up with you that week. Then during Mayhem they really got hot and sticky.
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Nancy and I are in serious discussion. Thinking one or two days then head out on the Blue Ridge for the rest of the trip. Still haven’t made that ride.
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I had very good luck with Bridgestone Potenza S-14 Pole Position.
[/quote]How are they handling the wet?
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I went with Pirelli P zero. Love them.
BTW, good to see you back!
Good to be back.
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My Nitto 555s are reaching the end of their usefulness. Looking at replacing them with either:
1. Pirelli P Zeros, or
2. Netto Motivos
I’m looking for both good grip AND improved wet performance. Comments or either?
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According to the attorney that I talked to this has been on 2015 and 2016 Slings. Mine is a 2015 and I have no idea what happened to the steering other than it would not turn left when I needed it to.
[/quote]Do you remember how many miles you had on it? Mine has had all the recalls done. Don’t know of one on the steering.
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If you don’t take up Dougs’ offer, just check the fluids/antifreeze, top off the fuel and add a can of Stabil, put the battery on life support and cover her up with your cover. Ours survived in the driveway for the first winter. Built the carport the next spring. No problems.
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