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I posted a good while ago about my goal to be in the best condition of my life when I turn 50 this November. At age 48 and flirting with 260lbs - I set myself some fitness and weight goals. 1- Being able to run a continuous mile in under 10 mins (I used to be a good long distance runner - but hadnt been able to run without serious pain in almost a decade) 2- Bench press my bodyweight 3- Be able to do pull up cold with good form 4- Squatting my body weight (sets of 5) 5- body weight under 200lbs None of these are earth shattering Olympic level target - but when I set these bench marks more than 2 years ago I was a long way from being able to hit any of them. I still cant for the life of me get under 200lbs - I hover about 205 but body comp keeps moving - body fat coming down, muscle coming up. For reference I was wearing 38 jeans and might well have needed bigger. Now I'm wearing 34 inch jeans with a belt - and have bought some 32's. I still struggle with the bench press - but more because of my shoulder rebuild than lack of strength. So with 50 fast approaching and my goals essentially achieved I decided to enter 3 events to celebrate. 1 - a "Lazyman" Triathlon. Its a full length triathlon but you get a whole month to do it. Thats happening right now (July). Again - not Olympic level but still a lot. This week I have done 50 mile bike ride, 10 miles running (sub 10 pace!) and 2000M swim - and I'm still keeping up my normal workout routines-ish. 2- In September my gym holds a challenge. Using a "Jacobs Ladder" aka mountain climber the competition is to climb the height of Mt Everest (29k feet). Technically just completing the climb in a month completes the challenge - but there is some bragging rights and prizes for the 1st 5 to complete it. I aim to be in that group. 3-In November, just after my birthday, theres a 10k charity run I have entered. I'm setting myself the goal of running it - and doing it in less than an hour (6.2mph / 9:40 mile pace) Fuck turning 50. Lets do this!

I’m finally putting Jackie’s bike up for sale. It has 18,047 miles on it and in immaculate condition. $6,500.00 Modifications: Corbin smuggler seat and Pyramid Hugger painted exact match. Scorpion exhaust, Givi windscreen, VFR bars, foot peg lowering kit, only 2,000 miles on chain and tires. Polished stainless bar ends, chrome wheels, frame plugs. it also includes service manual, bike cover, wired for charger and battery tender. Located in Maricopa AZ.

A place they call Special Gearing for Homos. I’ve heard good things https://sprocketcenter.com/i-30497574-jt-sprockets-jtf339-530-pitch-chromoly-steel-front-sprocket-honda.html

It is awesome. Camping, motorcycle, nice weather, etc. Does not get better than this. I'm leaving on my annual West trip exactly one week from now. Can't wait.

Working on 60, and have one of those, don't understand one at all, and think I might have a third maybe. I can hold a beer, a whisky, and a cigar and consume all of them at the pool without getting them wet however. And I can take a shit without injuring myself by tripping on my underwear.

Yes

They sell 18s at the vegan restaurant next door to the EV dealership. There's even a manbun mechanic that'll install it for you while you share your soy latte with your boyfriend. I've never tried any alternative gearing on the BB. If I were doing lots of highway cruising I'd probably do an 18. I have a 16, it should be fun, but I've never tried it out.

Finished my “triathlon” today.

I'm at much more risk of Dementia than diabetes, so I will continue my average of 8-10 eggs per week. The alternative for a quick breakfast is cereal, or similar. That will likely quadruple my risk of diabetes. I think I'm going to stop checking this section of the forum. Too much information is a real "life" buzz-kill.

Hmmm...the dinner and dessert I am preparing tonight for four people will have used a total of 18 eggs. Specifically 16 egg yolks and 2 full eggs. Also at least two sticks of butter. I will rename it Deadly but Delicious.

i bought e22 litre panniers to use so i can still lane split.have used 36 litre panniers in the past but not being able to lane split a lot of the time negated the advantage of extra luggage capacity. one 22 litre pannier carries my tent with room left for a few smaller items,the other carries sleeping bag,air mattress,small stove and pot with cup and any other small items like summer or winter gloves. this is at a camp ground in spain.from memory it was around 8 or 9pm forgot to add,i made the rack myself out of square tubing and flat bar so that the panniers and top box sit as low and close to rear axle as practical

I do, like last week.

Just spray it with some Flex-Seal. 😉

You're all homos if you're not running a 15 and saving front tire wear.

18 front (1 up) corrects the speedometer but predictably, the odometer will then be off. I rode with an 18 for years, has no problem two up with luggage in the moun to ain switchbacks of TN and NC. A little slower off the line reflected by 1/8 mile times, but 1/4 mile times the same as you can pull 4th gear through the traps as opposed to running out of gear or short shifting. Personally, I enjoyed both the slightly broader usable speed range of the lower gears and felt I needed to shift less frequently. I also liked the cruising rpm a little more relaxed. Fuel usage improved by 1-2 mpg overall. Your mileage in all these aspects will vary, of course, depending on how aggressive you wish to be with the load handle.

Yes, this is the first thing everyone should always do when they encounter a radiator that's not leaking.

Thanks. I did just use a smallish flat-head screwdriver and a tack hammer. Did not take much effort. Thanks! I had already bought them along with new nuts and new studs for the three that came out. All for maybe $30. I think that after 130K it deserves it.

I still have piles of stuff. Breaks my heart to discard what has been an important part of my life for the last 25 years.

It all has started last fall when my ex called me. "There is estate sale right next to where you live, lottsa motorcycle related items, yada da". Not that she really cares about me, but in case there was something she liked I would help her throw it in her station wagon. Lol. Anyway, I scored nice brand new Givi V35 cases, although without mounting kit. Factory bags- I have those- are really nice, but on small side. 28 liters. Allegedly. Perfectly fine for local riding but too small for cross country trips. I do love camping. I figured I would get mounting kit from Givi. Except it had been discontinued and not available. At all. Denis Kirk had one for FZ6 for 1/3 of factory price, it looked I could make it work with some creativity. Then project went on back burner. I'm leaving for my annual trip in about 10 days, yesterday finally decided to do it. Was not that difficult. Extra bend here or there, relocated bracket in the back holding right and left side together. The end result is better vs. Givi mounting kit because I don't have huge OEM muffler, could keep bags nice, tight and closer to the bike. As a matter of fact the bike is borrower vs. Honda bags by about 1 inch. Oh, btw, painted L shaped side covers in bike's matching Platinum pearl. The other point of attack was top case. I do have teardrop shaped Givi bag that I hate with passion. It splits mid height, can't really load much in it without shit falling out when you open it. Enter Chinesum aluminum fake Givi bag. It appears built well enough to use it for couple weeks per year. I don't use top bag to local everyday riding. 50 bucks for side cases, 60 for FZ6 mounting kit, and 170 for fake 65 liters Givi top case.

cheers,I will order a new thermostat and radiator cap and see how it goes.

More evidence for it. I decided, fuck it. Costs nearly nothing, I can just get some, why not? I'm doing the minimal dose, blood sugar is better, and I'm cutting back on tirzepatide. That has lots of side effects and Metformin, for me, has zero sides. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-metformin-work-as-a-life-extension-drug/?subscriber=true&utm_source=NutritionFacts.org&utm_campaign=e082c86ae9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_7_26_2022_12_48_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_40f9e497d1-e082c86ae9-28710906&mc_cid=e082c86ae9

Yeah, but I really needed to vent.

I have always said this. 🤥 😁 Eggs have always been a meal for me (two or three per day) but I stopped cold turkey after the cholesterol test. Now you are telling me I going to turn into biden? But if I do eat them, I'm headed for diabetes? Your killing me dude with stress of food. 😉 For real. I have been blessed with good health my whole life and I'm wondering if changing things now is good or not. Maybe moderation? We will see.

then there's the "we might have to lanesplit" configuration... does anybody here still ride a blackbird?! 😜 another thank you to fiona, that's his old tankbag!

That's truly awful, bags are installed wide and high. Mine custom set up is much nicer. I'd keep them after the vacations, but, but, but. With Givi bags every time you wanna open it you gotta use the key. Idiot proof, you won't take off with bags unlocked, but truly annoying. Like when I get to work I throw gloves in the bag. Or groceries, etc. No hell, no way. Honda's OEM bags not require using keys. Of course, it means I leave them unlocked all the time. So, once I get back from the trip brackets are off, and stock bags go back on.

Good grief! A Gold Wing isn't that wide. They probably blanked out the license plate because it said Lizzo.😄

Those are great goals. Good luck to you. The one thing I would be very careful about is pushing limits on lifting. I tore my rotator cuff about 4 years ago lifting too much. Your joints aren't as flexible as they used to be. I just turned 76 and though I work out 4-5 times a week, i don't try and push max weights anymore, I just try to maintain. Fortunately I was blessed with great parents, meaning great genetics. My sister says we hit the genetic jackpot. At 6'-2" I weigh between 185-190 for at least the last 40 years.

So basically, you confirmed that you have no idea how this works, and everything you posted was for nothing. If you want to have educational (in both directions) and rational conversations, you should go seek research and data before you opine randomly. So, for everyone else, check your D levels, especially as you age. And if you're losing weight, either test or just stop the Vitamin D supplements completely. Being low sucks. Being high can have lifelong consequences.

Yah, it was nice.

I think I'll hide this in here, maybe not many will notice. Tips for saving money driving. 1. Check your tire pressure. 2. Reduce your speed. 3. Avoid a lot of starts and stops. 4. Get rid of extra weight. 5. Don't vote for liberals. 6. Don't drive in California (see above).