Deals Gap Pics

[Deleted User 287]

If you didn't run off the road and were not hit or run off by another rider, I would say you had a good day.

[vanzen]

"In compression'" ... past the apex ?
Musta been a Winnebago just ahead, out of frame.

Sorry, actually just being glib ... for the sake of initiating a response.
The photo shows Hudson looking to the left of the line of travel, which, given good riding habits,
would indicate that he is still looking into / beyond the curve –
It is quite presumptuous on my part to assume that he is "past the apex".

A choice example of a fine machine, Hudson –
Continue to enjoy rounding those curves !
( next, I'll be bitching about all that 'gold' on your header pipes ... )

[Kurt in S.A.]

The photo shows Hudson looking to the left of the line of travel, which, given good riding habits, would indicate that he is still looking into / beyond the curve

There are certainly more than just a handful of turns that are much greater than 120 degrees in radius:

http://www.dealsgap.com/SubID1/dealsgap-map.htm

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Deals+Gap ... 5&t=h&z=13

Kurt in S.A.

[vanzen]

There are certainly more than just a handful of turns that are much greater than 120 degrees in radius:

... and certainly more than just a handful of us that have ridden them.

Fortunately, there are many alternative roads in that "neighborhood"
which offer all of the thrills with less congestion ... and less Polizei presence.

[Chuey]

( next, I'll be bitching about all that 'gold' on your header pipes ... )

What does the gold indicate?

Chuey

[vanzen]

What does the gold indicate?

Chuey

Either the bike isn't being ridden hard or fast enough, the carbs are tuned rich, or both.

[hudson]

The bike may be running rich, probably is since my gas mileage is about 38 mi per gal. I have the mikuni VM carbs on it. never adjusted since I bought from the PO last year. But I also think it has to do with a couple exhaust leaks I had when I out everything back together after the partial top end I did, not to mention I found the exhaust gap too tight on the left and the intake tight on the right after riding about 100 miles since the partial TE job.

Thanks guys....

[Garnet]

Hudson, thanks for posting those pics.

I have been thinking of selling my /5 to fund a newer bike. When I see pics like that from you and Tim and Frog it reminds me of what a nice bike I have already.

[vanzen]

A "nice bike" as Hudson's, will give you 90% of MC thrills at a fraction of the usual cost.
Antiquated BMW machinery is a bargain-bang for the buck with some "style" – guaranteed !
One's need and frequency to negotiate traffic may be a proverbial fly in the ointment, however ...

[hudson]

Appreciate everyone's feeback - you guys afterall, helped me get her back up and running!