I haven't been around much lately. I started a motorcycle blog last summer and I've been dabbling on the YouTubes. I didn't think coming up with something to write every week would be that time-consuming.
I just uploaded my first Ural video. Aside from the mic issue and some less-than-expert piloting, I think it is a good start. I'll have to keep working at it. At least it isn't 40 minutes long like my first Goldwing video.
New Hobbies
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Here's the place to chat about off-topic stuff, hobbies, and other toys you got. No political posts, they will be deleted and the poster warned. We're not always "politically correct", but the Steeds site is apolitical.
Here's the place to chat about off-topic stuff, hobbies, and other toys you got. No political posts, they will be deleted and the poster warned. We're not always "politically correct", but the Steeds site is apolitical.
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ruffy
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New Hobbies
California, USA
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
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Kilometers2
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- Location: Huntsville, Al
Re: New Hobbies
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 
Miles
2017 GU Sahara
Previously 2007 GU, 2014 Patrol, and 2016 GU
2017 GU Sahara
Previously 2007 GU, 2014 Patrol, and 2016 GU
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Rich Maund
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Re: New Hobbies
Beautiful scenery! Thank you!
Politics is like warfare, with a slightly lower body count, unless, of course, the Clintons are involved. 
2021 Royal Enfield Continental 650 GT
2021 Royal Enfield Continental 650 GT
Re: New Hobbies
I'm discovering that many Ural owners also own or have owned GoldWings, like myself. Do you think that's strange. Yes, GWs are popular bikes, but they are so anti-Ural. Powerful, buttery smooth, sleek, refined, low (but challenging) maintenance?
About the only thing they have in common is lots of storage and owners seem to be a little "long in the tooth". (Probably due to the the cost.)
How does one go from wanting the most refined motorcycle, to the most unrefined? Perhaps, because it's SO different?
Any thoughts?
About the only thing they have in common is lots of storage and owners seem to be a little "long in the tooth". (Probably due to the the cost.)
How does one go from wanting the most refined motorcycle, to the most unrefined? Perhaps, because it's SO different?
Any thoughts?
Squeezed between OH and PA (northern panhandle of WV).
Current Rides: 2021 Gear-Up Sahara, 2006 Honda Goldwing audio/comfort w/ escapade trailer
Past Rides: 1996 Kawasaki (EN500) Vulcan, 1990 Yamaha Radian (YX600), 1980 Kawasaki 550 LTD.
Current Rides: 2021 Gear-Up Sahara, 2006 Honda Goldwing audio/comfort w/ escapade trailer
Past Rides: 1996 Kawasaki (EN500) Vulcan, 1990 Yamaha Radian (YX600), 1980 Kawasaki 550 LTD.
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ruffy
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Re: New Hobbies
To be fair, I had the Ural first. After a week-long, 1200 mile trip through Death Valley and Las Vegas, I almost immediately bought a Goldwing for longer distance excursions and blasting interstates. Different bikes for different tasks. That's why I'm also shopping for a 3rd bike to add to the fleet.
California, USA
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
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CamaroEric
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Re: New Hobbies
What are you using for editing? I find Davinci Resolve to be the easiest for my music projects. It does take some time but it's way easier than the last program I had.
I've gotten in to watch modding... Should do some videos on that.
I've gotten in to watch modding... Should do some videos on that.
2008 Gear-Up
2012 NC700X
1980 FLH-1200 Electra Glide
"Bearings are not meant to take a pounding through the balls (just like us)." n3303j aka Ron
Avatar Art -> "Best Friends Forever" by Bucket
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ruffy
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Re: New Hobbies
I also use Davinci Resolve. I paid for Studio so I could use the GPU rendering function. I find it easier than Premiere and also cheaper. I need a lot more practice but it is pretty straightforward as NLEs go.
California, USA
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
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ruffy
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Re: New Hobbies
This video was a tough one. Cameras moved. Then they died. Mics got messed up. The hammer made multiple appearances and it took 14 hours to edit
California, USA
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
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ruffy
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Re: New Hobbies
Well, my channel has reached 500 subscribers. Apparently, the Trail125 is very popular on the YouTubes. Nobody watches Ural or Goldwing content or maybe just my content. Anyway, I plan to do a one-chip-challenge live this Friday (or next if things don't come together the way I need) for the milestone. I already know its going to be rough.
California, USA
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
Current:
2021 Gear Up
2018 Honda Goldwing DCT
2023 Honda Trail125
Former: 2017 Kawasaki Z900, 2008 Kawasaki KLR650, 2003 Kawasaki Z1000, 2002 Suzuki Bandit 1200s
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stagewex
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Re: New Hobbies
The "Trails" are very popular and span generations.No surprise.
Congrats on your 500 and going forward plus.
Congrats on your 500 and going forward plus.
Stagewex
2019 Honda CRF450L (Elec Start)
2008 Vespa 150S (Elec & Kick Start)
2007 Ural Patrol (2WD, Elec & Kick Start)
1991 Honda XR250L (Kick Start Only)
2019 Honda CRF450L (Elec Start)
2008 Vespa 150S (Elec & Kick Start)
2007 Ural Patrol (2WD, Elec & Kick Start)
1991 Honda XR250L (Kick Start Only)
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Draeger
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Re: New Hobbies
I just am restoring a couple of 70's era CT90's... man that's a fun little hobby.
Also am on the list at numerous dealerships for a CT125, but ain't none to be had up here for the time being.
Also am on the list at numerous dealerships for a CT125, but ain't none to be had up here for the time being.
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island
2021 Slate Grey Gear Up
2015 Yamaha Stryker
1972 CT90 / 1977 CT90
2021 Slate Grey Gear Up
2015 Yamaha Stryker
1972 CT90 / 1977 CT90