More heat please !!!!

[B11RGER]

I live in the North east of Scotland, U.K. and would love some of this heat that the ST1300 produces, only mine appears not to. Does anyone have any ideas what I have to do to have it directed from the engine to my body, as the sheep I have sitting on my lap to keep me warm when I ride, is now begining to annoy me with her fidgiting. I am O.K. at the hands as I have the Honda heated grips.:D

regards to you all Keith and Shona (the sheep):D

[Phillyrube]

Hmmmm...I must have one of those Scottish models, since I don't n otice the heat that much..a little around the legs, true, but after riding my Harley in the heat and feeling that bubbling up around my body, the ST is pretty nice.

[vlad]

I live in the North east of Scotland, U.K. and would love some of this heat that the ST1300 produces, only mine appears not to. Does anyone have any ideas what I have to do to have it directed from the engine to my body, as the sheep I have sitting on my lap to keep me warm when I ride, is now begining to annoy me with her fidgiting. I am O.K. at the hands as I have the Honda heated grips.:D

regards to you all Keith and Shona (the sheep):D

Hi,

I have the answer to your question. Mount the sheep on top of your head as this will keep the annoying, constant rain experienced in your part of the world from ruining your moto travels. Sheeps' wool has natural oils that repel water. Caution do not tie the sheep in any way to you head since this may cause "wobbling" issues at high speed.

Once the sheep feels properly balanced and self assured, try to choose a day when the temps are above 32F. This may be difficult, and you will have to be patient since most days your weather forecast is for either raining or cold, or both.

Hopes this helps. But I don't know what to do with the other girlfriend.

Vlad:)

[B11RGER]

Hey Vlad I have just bought a new helmet especially to keep my Shona from wriggling about. I just prod her with the nose peice if I have a problem with her. I don't fancy having her pearched on my head though I think the weight of both her and my helmet would play havoc with the neck muscles. I will just have to settle with her on my lap to keep my legs warm:eek:
Phillyrube I find the St1300 a lovely bike also ,just could do with a bit more heat to keep me and Shona warm.

we are both away for a blaaahhhST! on the bike now to try out the new helmet, C.U.

[vlad]

Hey Vlad I have just bought a new helmet especially to keep my Shona from wriggling about. I just prod her with the nose peice if I have a problem with her. I don't fancy having her pearched on my head though I think the weight of both her and my helmet would play havoc with the neck muscles. I will just have to settle with her on my lap to keep my legs warm:eek:
Phillyrube I find the St1300 a lovely bike also ,just could do with a bit more heat to keep me and Shona warm.

we are both away for a blaaahhhST! on the bike now to try out the new helmet, C.U.

Hi,

Any chance you might post a photo of Shona? Doesn't have to be sitting in your lap or your new helmet.

Vlad:)

[B11RGER]

Hi Vlad, Shona is asleep at the moment but I have attached an image of the last run out we had with the local ST owners. We are the couple second from the right ;)

[vlad]

Hi Vlad, Shona is asleep at the moment but I have attached an image of the last run out we had with the local ST owners. We are the couple second from the right ;)

Great job! More like photo's will do much to help the confusion here. Riders in the US still haven't caught on to the benefits of the natural solution to our problems. In this case heat, too much, or heat not enough.

Please keep us current on any advances in the effort to curb heat, or for that matter to create more of it.

Vlad

[Phillyrube]

Hi Vlad, Shona is asleep at the moment but I have attached an image of the last run out we had with the local ST owners. We are the couple second from the right ;)

Careful with that picture, I heard there are some US Army types hanging around this board...heheheheh

[Don-STOC237]

B11rgr, is this you on your previous motorbike? Almost looks like you in your other picture. :-)

[B11RGER]

Hey Don , how on earth did you get hold of my holiday snap album. Perhaps we are related? The picture you have attached is actually Shonas twin sister ( she has passed away now, God Bless her, she ended up on a beemer as a Lambda sensor ):D we were away on a secret liason together, so I hope Shona does not see this or I am mint sauce. You can't pull the wool over her eyes you know?:p:
regards Keith

[vlad]

Hey Don , how on earth did you get hold of my holiday snap album. Perhaps we are related? The picture you have attached is actually Shonas twin sister ( she has passed away now, God Bless her, she ended up on a beemer as a Lambda sensor ):D we were away on a secret liason together, so I hope Shona does not see this or I am mint sauce. You can't pull the wool over her eyes you know?:p:
regards Keith

I wanted to ask a question about sheep. I noticed that some sheep have no tails. Others have long tails. Can you explain? If the tail is removed does it become soup or something like that?

Since I'm asking questions, can you post a recipe for your favorite HAGIS? Not sure about the spelling. I'm not even sure what it is. I have a feeling that I might like it though. If it includes sheep tails you won't have to answer the first question.

Thanks,
Vlad

PS Is it more difficult to ride with a long tail or no tail sheep?

[Scaredy Cat]

I wanted to ask a question about sheep. I noticed that some sheep have no tails. Others have long tails. Can you explain? If the tail is removed does it become soup or something like that?

Since I'm asking questions, can you post a recipe for your favorite HAGIS? Not sure about the spelling. I'm not even sure what it is. I have a feeling that I might like it though. If it includes sheep tails you won't have to answer the first question.

Thanks,
Vlad

PS Is it more difficult to ride with a long tail or no tail sheep?

Vlad - I know this one!
The sheeps' tails get cut off to stop them dragging on the ground, getting wet, and causing disease. The castration of the ram is very interesting too, you stretch a very strong elastic band around the scrotum and wait until they dry up and fall off. This is high-tech, as old Scottish farmers used to do it with their teeth and the farm dogs got the results. Heath and Safety have probably stopped all that now though.
Haggis doesn't include sheeps' tails, it's very very tasty - I had some two nights ago. But knowledge of the actual ingredients is best left until after you've finished your meal....

[sherob]

Haggis... mmmmm

http://www.stickings90.freeserve.co.uk/images/haggis.jpg

[B11RGER]

Vlad - I know this one!
The sheeps' tails get cut off to stop them dragging on the ground, getting wet, and causing disease.
Don't beleive a word of it Vlad, Sandy is just trying to put you off the track as he is obviously a highlander.

I can't say too much but if I ask you this, Why does a real Higlander wear a kilt? the answer being, If he wore trousers (pants) the noise of him pulling down his zipper would alert the sheep;) .

So read between the lines and come to your own conclusion.

As for the Haggis. It is a three legged animal that runs around the heather all day and can only be killed when there is the letter "r" in the month. If I can find a Photo of one I will post it cheers for now Keith

you may also want to try this website: http://www.holistech.co.uk/haggis.php

[vlad]

Haggis... mmmmm

http://www.stickings90.freeserve.co.uk/images/haggis.jpg

Dear Moderator,

I didn't notice any suggestions for serving the entre. I hope this isn't one of those duck recipes that you bake on a brick for four hours then throw the duck away and eat the brick. How is it that you have a recipe for hagis whilst living in Texas?

Vlad

[sherob]

Dear Moderator,

I didn't notice any suggestions for serving the entre. I hope this isn't one of those duck recipes that you bake on a brick for four hours then throw the duck away and eat the brick. How is it that you have a recipe for hagis whilst living in Texas?

Vlad

You mean Haggis didn't originate in Texas :eek:

[B11RGER]

Dear Moderator,

I didn't notice any suggestions for serving the entre. I hope this isn't one of those duck recipes that you bake on a brick for four hours then throw the duck away and eat the brick. How is it that you have a recipe for hagis whilst living in Texas?

Vlad
Vlad, Haggis is served with Neeps and tatties and a dram! ( Turnip(swede), Potatoes and a glass of whisky(a good malt)
This is eaten usually after you have done the dirty deed on the sheep with or without the tail whichever is your preference;)
you will notice on an earlier posting by scaredy cat how he had said, he liked haggis very much:D I bet he wears a kilt also :eek: regards from Keith

The difference between Mick Jagger and a Highlander? Mick sings "hey you get off of my cloud. The highlander sings " Hey Macleod get off of my ewe"

Bah! Bah! for now.

[vlad]

Keith,
I think I toured Scotland today. Eighty five degrees F near the ocean and I managed to stay reasonably comfortable on the ST. The big difference I think was the attire. Perfed leather top and bottom. The leather pants actually kept the heat from penetrating to the skin from the feet to the seat. Can't say the same for my wife who was threatening to leave her perfed textile jacket behind on the beach.
I usually wear leather on top even during the hot rides, but recently I bought myself a pair of Vanson perfed pants and find that is the solution to riding the ST in warmer periods. No doubt the bike still makes too much heat, but I feel it much less. Thought you would like to know.
Vlad
PS I'm not at the point yet where I plan to bring my sheep along to keep me warm.

[B11RGER]

Hi Vlad, you said you had your wife along with you.I assume you have her sitting behind you on the bike and not as a substitute for a sheep, sitting on your lap;) .If it is the latter maybe this is where the heat is coming from.
just a thought.
bah! bah! for now, reargaurds Keith

[RibsST1300]

Wow, Talk about Hijacking a thread!!!

[Tom Wright]

Try a set of our heat wings. We sold several sets last year and shipped the first set for this year to Canada just this week. They close in the side vent area and direct the engine heat through the service plates in the faring near the knee area. I have rode very toasty to around 20 degrees F. They don't work sitting still, you have to keep moving! (lol).
We have changed the design slightly for the better from last year and they are easily removed for warmer riding.
T

[B11RGER]

Try a set of our heat wings. We sold several sets last year and shipped the first set for this year to Canada just this week. They close in the side vent area and direct the engine heat through the service plates in the faring near the knee area. I have rode very toasty to around 20 degrees F. They don't work sitting still, you have to keep moving! (lol).
We have changed the design slightly for the better from last year and they are easily removed for warmer riding.
T
Far too complicated I think I'll stick to having Shona sitting on my knee thanks.:)

[B11RGER]

Wow, Talk about Hijacking a thread!!!
What do you mean? this thread has kept the same theme throughout. i.e. Vlad, B11rger, St1300. heat, keeping warm,sheep,scotland, haggis, the love of motorbikes, a bit of a laugh and a bit of fun, Not a mention of an aeroplane, so where's the hijack??????????????????????:D