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Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 269
Posted By forrestlaw
Powerlet probably has something like that.

Powerlet probably has something like that.
Forum: Equipment 12-30-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,589
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 for tourmaster. Their gear has always given me...

+1 for tourmaster. Their gear has always given me excellent value for $$$. It really depends on how much you want to spend, though. My experience camping has been that gore-tex is worth it if you can...
Forum: Equipment 12-30-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By forrestlaw
Honestly, as long as it's not pink or flowery or...

Honestly, as long as it's not pink or flowery or any shit like that nobody will know unless you tell them. A good fitting helmet is the most important thing.
Forum: Equipment 11-19-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,503
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 Or just replace the one thing you like...

+1

Or just replace the one thing you like the least or fits the worst.
Forum: Equipment 11-04-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 272
Posted By forrestlaw
I don't own any aerostich gear, but I've heard...

I don't own any aerostich gear, but I've heard really good things about their customer service. I bet they would probably fix it for you.
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 266,198
Posted By forrestlaw
Do a thread search over at svrider.com. Surely it...

Do a thread search over at svrider.com. Surely it has been done.
Forum: Equipment 10-21-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By forrestlaw
May be a dumb question, but if the multitec fits,...

May be a dumb question, but if the multitec fits, why not just buy it?
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 10-17-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,964
Posted By forrestlaw
For sure. The inmates ought to get together and...

For sure. The inmates ought to get together and hang out a bit.
Forum: Equipment 10-17-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,069
Posted By forrestlaw
Done. I'd be curious about the results as well. ...

Done. I'd be curious about the results as well.

Just out of curiosity, what class are you doing the research for?
Forum: Road warriors 10-16-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,244
Posted By forrestlaw
We still get some great bikes, but other markets...

We still get some great bikes, but other markets definitely seem to have a bigger selection. I would have definitely considered a cbf600 if it were available several years ago when I bought the SV.
Forum: Road warriors 10-16-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,244
Posted By forrestlaw
Looking at the honda canada website makes me wish...

Looking at the honda canada website makes me wish they would bring the cbf1000 stateside. I think it would be a good competitor for the fz1.
Forum: Road warriors 10-16-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,244
Posted By forrestlaw
Looking at the honda canada website makes me wish...

Looking at the honda canada website makes me wish they would bring the cbf1000 stateside. I think it would be a good competitor for the fz1.
Forum: Road warriors 09-28-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 18,385
Posted By forrestlaw
I really like the late model v7s as well. My next...

I really like the late model v7s as well. My next bike will likely be a v7 or a bonnie
Forum: Equipment 09-28-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,718
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 The cat's meow is a great bag. The North...

+1
The cat's meow is a great bag. The North Face Blue Kazoo is the same bag with a down filler. I've had mine for 8 years and really like it.
Forum: Equipment 09-23-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,202
Posted By forrestlaw
I have a TourMaster jacket that waterproof (not a...

I have a TourMaster jacket that waterproof (not a liner) and comes with a removable thermal liner that is easy in/out and packs relatively small. Has many vents to open for when it gets warmer, too....
Forum: Equipment 09-20-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,182
Posted By forrestlaw
I read a photography blog at kenrockwell.com. He...

I read a photography blog at kenrockwell.com. He is really keen on Think Tank bags. They have many styles (backpack, messenger, waist, etc...) and are made in California.
...
Forum: Equipment 09-17-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,839
Posted By forrestlaw
I bought a mesh Speed and Strength moment of...

I bought a mesh Speed and Strength moment of truth from jakewilson.com over the summer for like $50 or $60. It fit me better than the joe rocket jacket it was replacing.
Forum: Equipment 09-11-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,406
Posted By forrestlaw
My two cents is that Tourmaster has always...

My two cents is that Tourmaster has always provided me with decent quality and good features for a good price. Yes, you can get far better performance (better materials, goretex, etc..) with other...
Forum: Equipment 07-27-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By forrestlaw
Very true. I don't know how I forgot to mention...

Very true. I don't know how I forgot to mention that as it was a big reason why I purchased the miniworks as opposed to other filters. I actually haven't used nalgene bottles in a while, but the...
Forum: Equipment 07-27-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,068
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 for the MSR miniworks. I've had mine for...

+1 for the MSR miniworks.

I've had mine for 7 years and it is still going strong. I have used it quite a bit for backpacking trips, but I haven't ever taken it with me on a motorcycle trip as we...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-23-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,535
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 for the thicker camping mattresses. I have the...

+1 for the thicker camping mattresses. I have the Big Agnes insulated air core. It, like the thermarest neoair, packs down small, is light, and still provides enough thickness to be comfortable. Look...
Forum: Equipment 07-22-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 12,976
Posted By forrestlaw
Lighter and more compact for sure. Other than...

Lighter and more compact for sure. Other than that, my experience has been that the more expensive tents will last longer if properly taken care of. I also think that the quality gear manufacterers...
Forum: Road warriors 07-16-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 266,198
Posted By forrestlaw
I am heading up to Cleveland in a few weeks (not...

I am heading up to Cleveland in a few weeks (not by motorcycle, unfortunately). Will be there for two days and was planning to spend one day at the Rock Hall, some time at the Cleveland museum of...
Forum: Equipment 07-13-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 702
Posted By forrestlaw
For that price range I have always found...

For that price range I have always found TourMaster to be the best bang for the buck. That being said, they won't keep you as dry or breathe as well as actual goretex pants.
Forum: Road warriors 07-12-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 543,444
Posted By forrestlaw
I hadn't stumbled across that site before. Would...

I hadn't stumbled across that site before. Would definitely be good to know in case I ever get one.
Forum: Road warriors 07-12-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 543,444
Posted By forrestlaw
The major thing I am concerned about on the Guzzi...

The major thing I am concerned about on the Guzzi is what happens to the bike if one happens to crash. I haven't seen any frame sliders or engine protection. Basically, there does not seem to be many...
Forum: Ride reports 07-12-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,624
Posted By forrestlaw
Looks like a great trip. The title of this...

Looks like a great trip.

The title of this thread made me go fire up the turntable and put on some of my Kraftwerk vinyl.
Forum: Trip Planning 07-12-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,691
Posted By forrestlaw
Smartwool socks come in all many thicknesses so...

Smartwool socks come in all many thicknesses so you should be able to find something comfortable for the temps you will be riding in. I wear nothing but smartwool on backpacking trips, but I will say...
Forum: Americas 07-12-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,440
Posted By forrestlaw
If money was not an issue I would still camp some...

If money was not an issue I would still camp some nights, but would probably look for some family owned bed and breakfasts in smaller towns for other nights.
Forum: Road warriors 07-12-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3,609
Views: 543,444
Posted By forrestlaw
I know it will be a while before I can afford a...

I know it will be a while before I can afford a new motorcycle, but I have really been liking the Moto Guzzi V7 classic and the triumph bonneville lately
...
Forum: Equipment 07-12-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 You are still going to get wind noise in...

+1

You are still going to get wind noise in the nicest, most expensive, best-fitting helmet.
Forum: Equipment 07-10-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,759
Posted By forrestlaw
Haven't owned any Sidi goretex boots and my...

Haven't owned any Sidi goretex boots and my Alpinestars web goretex just came yesterday, but I've owned numerous goretex hiking boots and jackets (as well as a few goretex knockoffs). My experience...
Forum: Road warriors 07-09-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1,239
Views: 266,198
Posted By forrestlaw
My brother in law has an 08 blue naked and ended...

My brother in law has an 08 blue naked and ended up with bar end mirrors due to this problem? Why don't you want bar end mirrors?

I have an 07s red and if I position and angle the mirrors just...
Forum: Equipment 07-09-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 695
Posted By forrestlaw
Any of the mountaineering/expedition tents from...

Any of the mountaineering/expedition tents from Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, or North Face will be exceptional in high wind (for the most part those are the tents that people are climbing mt everest...
Forum: Equipment 07-09-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,220
Posted By forrestlaw
+1 for watering the nearest tree. The only time I...

+1 for watering the nearest tree. The only time I would ever consider a pee bottle is if it were REALLY REALLY cold outside and I didn't want to bundle up (think snow camping or climbing a big...
Forum: Equipment 07-06-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,304
Posted By forrestlaw
Haven't had those yet, but I just bought a pair...

Haven't had those yet, but I just bought a pair of the Astars web goretex tourning boot and really like them so far.
Forum: Equipment 07-05-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By forrestlaw
I buy from a few places depending on price of...

I buy from a few places depending on price of item I'm buying after checking at each one.

motorcyclegear.com has great closeouts (but I have to pay sales tax since I live in TX)

revzilla.com...
Forum: Equipment 07-05-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,304
Posted By forrestlaw
Sounds like what you're after are TCX infinity...

Sounds like what you're after are TCX infinity gtx or Sidi Canyons.
Forum: Equipment 06-29-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,552
Posted By forrestlaw
Never used one, but the panasonic toughbooks were...

Never used one, but the panasonic toughbooks were the first to come to mind because of their ruggedness. That being said, you could use a tablet with a tough case like an otterbox as well.
Forum: Equipment 06-28-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By forrestlaw
Maybe consider Alpinestars, as well. They are...

Maybe consider Alpinestars, as well. They are quality boots and I have seen several models at cycle gear.
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