Sorry, haven't been on much lately. Time is pretty tight with school, an hour a day in the gym, karate with our 10 y/o three nights a week, getting in riding time, and on and on. I'm tired!

Anywho, I'm about 6-weeks into owning my '93 Hurricane (Black Molly). I've put 860 miles on her (143 miles per week average) and getting a solid 45mpg.



To date I have:

• Changed oil (Rotella) and filter
• Changed spark plugs
• Installed new brake pads
• Cleaned/re-oiled K&N air filter
• Installed new Avon Storm tires
• Installed Fieldsheer soft bags
• Installed new grips (Progrip)
• Installed Silverstar bulbs
• Addressed sticking throttle issue

Despite an apparent lack of care by the previous owner, Molly hasn't let me down, hasn't balked, does nothing but pull as hard as I want her to. I've taken it pretty easy on her but rode fairly hard yesterday.

I rode approx 250 miles over an 8 hour period with a GSXR1000 and GSXR750. I rode tail gunner all day, had no trouble keeping up with them. It was amazing watching these guys throw their bikes into curves and then realizing that I would be doing the same in just a few seconds.
I might wear a Depends next time!!

I'm very happy with Molly. She comfortable around town and very capable when pushed. What more can I ask? I can't think of any mods I'd make. I don't think handlebar risers are necessary for me, the seat is comfortable enough for an all day ride, and I'm definately not interested in performance mods. She just doesn't need it! Amazing bike, can't understand why it's not still in production.

Later!
Dao

 

Hell yeah, man! Good to hear you're treating each other well... glad to hear it...
Looks great.

 

Nice to hear you're settling into your romance with Black Molly Dao

I'm still on that honeymoon period and I've had my old girl nearly a year

Enjoy yourselves

 

Thanks guys. My riding buddies didn't seriously try to shake me, I'm sure they could have if they wanted since I'm only going to go as fast as I'm going to go anyway. I'll throw in the towel long before the bike does. I can't tell you how many cops we saw and I'm surprised we didn't get ticketed several times. Just dumb luck I guess. Mebbe I should ride with the cruiser clubs instead.

Our ride took us via backroads to St Mark's lighthouse http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Marks_Light south of Tallahassee FLA. Neat old place. Can't enter it though. Too bad. I'd have loved to look out over the bay.

Pic from my cell phone-

 

Cool lighthouse, Dao!
Looks like you have some pretty nice places to ride around you.

As far as only going as fast as you're comfortable with... that's a hell of a good policy. Way too many people are riding faster than they really should be in many conditions.

 

Thanks for sharing the experience Dao.

The south (east) is lush and beautiful.

 

I'll try and keep the lube put away.

There isn't jack $hit where we are but you can drive in most any direction and find something kool.

I didn't reach 52 by acting the fool all of the time. As I age self-preservation becomes a stronger force!!

Was my pleasure. You know a lot of the gulf coast looks the same to me.

But guess who wasn't complaining about their **** hurting at the end of the day.

 

Dao,

I have the same year model and color scheme. Awesome bike!

 

You think it would screw with peoples heads if we gathered up a bunch of 93's for a road trip or something?

Hell, it would screw with mine trying to remember which is which!