The clouds cooperated somewhat, Yagi does silhouette nicely doesn't she?
This evening, Yagi and I rode out again for the sunset but it was not to be....clouds rolled in and completely blocked the sun.
What to do, what to do?
Instead, I spent perhaps 30 minutes riding in the dirt trails in the vacant lot next to the sunset picturing spot. Not a large area but several trails full of ruts, bumps, rough spots left behind when jeeps and 4x4s rode through when the mud was flowing.
Yagi, did great! She basically floated over all the uneven terrain. By the second time around, I was actively seeking the worse spots to see how she did.
It's been a while since I rode along, delighting in the ease that Yagi negotiated terrain that my R80 Beemer would have trouble with! Or maybe, the Beemer would be fine, but the rider would have had "issues".
So much fun, no time for pics. :)
Scarlett Update:
Parts have been ordered to repair the gearbox and replace the clutch components. I'll be doing the work, so wish me luck.
As to Scarlett's ultimate fate, still being debated in my mind. I will tell you one thing, my Ural rigs will probably never be taken again on rough terrain....forest roads being the most difficult conditions I'll expose their clutch system.
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Definitely a different silhouette. But it just seems like something is missing….
Nice photos and good luck on the repair. Hopefully, nothing else shows up...
Thanks RichardM, something missing alright, about 500 lbs....
Go Yagi! Definitely the right machine for the rough stuff.
Stand by for an update from me...
Sounds like you and Yagi are having fun! I called the Rad E-bike place, maybe they'll be available the end of the month......
Thanks Andrew...
So far so good Bridget, I hope you get the e-bike soon.
So much fun no time for pics ... well that says it all! Yagi is a great addition for your sunset pics.
Thanks Kari
Am getting the feeling you almost can't wait until it warms up a bit and a few passes open so you can put Yagi to the test...
Look forward to the photos from snow banked passes.
She moves at best at Ural speeds, Jan, and about same range ironically. As to snow banked passes, we’ll see. It’d be repetitive don’t you think? Though it would be a good exercise in finding that new angle perhaps.
You have discovered that a purpose built off road bike performs better than a sidecar outfit that was modified for offroad riding. Maybe one of the newer Honda or KTM enduros is in your future. Those 250/300cc things can go pretty much anywhere, and you can ride them on the road too
Truer words, Diamond Dave, we’ll see what the future holds.
You are giving me all the wrong ideas, Dom. I thought I was done with riding, but now I find myself thinking about a 250cc bike.
Great start into a new era by the way.
To add to the bad thoughts, something similar to the TW200 would be easily carried I believe on your van’s rear bumper perhaps
Shush, Dom. I am going to do some research on this.
You are going to have some much fun on the little TDub, it just plugs along happily going wherever you point it.
Looks good in the sunset too.
Thanks Brandy, plug along is what intend to do, fast is not my thing.
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