Yes, they came too, and yes, it was a lot of stuff to carry. Riding with that much weight is not easy. Slow manoeuvring and braking is a whole different story and to be honest I was quite tense at the beginning. Once I got used it got better. As I said, the bike performed great, but when we got back the slack on the chain was about twice what it was before we left, meaning that the bike was really low with all the weight. I am not sure if we actually exceeded the recommended weight limit for this bike.
Javier. On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 1:56 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > ** > Wow that was a lot of stuff, glad to hear you didn't break the top case > mount. So it looks like you two went with Lucas and Katherine. > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > ------------------------------ > *From: * Javier Garcia <[email protected]> > *Sender: * [email protected] > *Date: *Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:33:04 -0400 > *To: *<[email protected]> > *ReplyTo: * [email protected] > *Subject: *Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Talking about Hurricanes > > Well, the camping trip when very well. About 190 miles each way, meaning 5 > - 5.5 hrs of riding each day. Unfortunately it was very hot this weekend, > but we made it ok. Two up, plus about 80-85 lbs of camping gear, and she > performed excellent. I can't stop being surprised by the touring > capabilities of the cbr1000f. > > Javier. > > On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Cool have fun, I hope the rain holds off for you. I want to go for a fun >> ride sometime soon. I'm thinking about the Michaux state forest north of >> Thurmont. >> >> >> On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:02 AM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> It is ok Allen. The first time I saw the leak I just tightened the >>> clamps on the hoses and it stopped so I thought that was it. After few days >>> it came back again, then while trying to take out one of the hoses the >>> piece broke in three different parts. I already bought the replacement from >>> cheap cycles but you know how slow they are. Sahar and I are going camping >>> tomorrow and Sunday so I need it a quick fix. If this holds ok I think I >>> will just leave it like that and keep the new part on stock just in case. >>> >>> Javier. >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 6:57 AM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> ** >>>> Javier, sorry about not giving you a hand with that. I totally forgot >>>> about you having a leak. >>>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From: *Javier Garcia <[email protected]> >>>> *Sender: *[email protected] >>>> *Date: *Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:53:45 -0400 >>>> *To: *nighthawk_lovers<[email protected]> >>>> *ReplyTo: *[email protected] >>>> *Subject: *[Nighthawk Lovers] Talking about Hurricanes >>>> >>>> My cbr1000f broke down the other day. A small plastic piece in form of >>>> a Y that connects hoses that come and go into the radiator. Since I >>>> couldn't find it online my buddy help me to make one out of a block of >>>> aluminium. First the holes (with some angles), then cutting a lot, then >>>> an awful amount of filing and sanding. Is now installed, and not leaking at >>>> idle. I will take it tomorrow for a spin. I still can't believe it is >>>> working! >>>> >>>> Javier. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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