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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,281
Posted By mtnbikeboy
This is a great discussion and very informative...

This is a great discussion and very informative to me as a newer (2.5 yrs) rider. As a gearhead and mech engr, I enjoy the mental exercise of thinking about what is happening with the bike and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,281
Posted By mtnbikeboy
As a fairly new(2 1/2 yrs) rider, I feel this is...

As a fairly new(2 1/2 yrs) rider, I feel this is great advice. I came into M/C riding from a long background of recreational XC mtn biking. I sometimes find myself braking (or starting to) the moto...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-21-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,040
Posted By mtnbikeboy
I had come across GAIA when looking at GPS apps....

I had come across GAIA when looking at GPS apps. You would recommend it? It looks like it could be great for all outdoor sports (other than battery life on Mtn bikes & hiking). I don't feel that...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-09-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,014
Posted By mtnbikeboy
3 Words: Smiles, range, price. My budget for...

3 Words: Smiles, range, price.

My budget for my next bike is in the $4k range for a used bike. At this time I can't justify $8k on a bike, let alone 14. Beyond that, I believe that -to beat a dead...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-24-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,693
Posted By mtnbikeboy
I think I got linked here from the largest 4...

I think I got linked here from the largest 4 wheeled off road site. Probably a crazier asylum than this place, and lots of crossover membership. All hail PBB.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-23-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,015
Posted By mtnbikeboy
I feel that if I had a set of these tires, snow...

I feel that if I had a set of these tires, snow riding would be less intimidating.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oikVxS5BS8M
Forum: Ride reports 12-21-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 42,920
Posted By mtnbikeboy
Sorry to disappoint, but that would be a sickle...

Sorry to disappoint, but that would be a sickle bar mower. Not that you're gonna be paying that much attention when you have all that amazing scenery around you.


This is an amazing ride report...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 967
Posted By mtnbikeboy
I thought this belonged here

Rather humorous article:

http://www.cracked.com/article_19217_6-things-nobody-tells-you-about-owning-motorcycle.html (6 Things no one tells you about owning a bike.)
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 11-21-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By mtnbikeboy
http://traxxas.com/careers/Mechanical-Design-Engin...

http://traxxas.com/careers/Mechanical-Design-Engineer

It's a little smaller than you're used to, but it's similar.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-10-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 39,449
Posted By mtnbikeboy
1989 Transalp. Not super rare I know, but it's...

1989 Transalp. Not super rare I know, but it's the rarest I've owned. My first motorcycle, stolen 3 wks after I finished a 2 year assembly. :cry Insurance did give me triple what I had in it though....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,693
Posted By mtnbikeboy
Sounds like a decent bike. Unfortunately, I just...

Sounds like a decent bike. Unfortunately, I just did a quick run through search tempest, and other than the LC4 w/ no spark that I referenced above, all the 640s and 690s are either way out of my...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-16-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,693
Posted By mtnbikeboy
If you mean what I think you mean, take note that...

If you mean what I think you mean, take note that in addition to the Uniqueness of the TA, I also enjoyed its smoothness. :deal:thumb

Edit: Any major difference between the 400 & 640?...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-16-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,693
Posted By mtnbikeboy
Thanks for the input so far. The struggle I'm...

Thanks for the input so far. The struggle I'm having is whether to buy a bike for the riding I WANT to do, or one for the riding I ACTUALLY do. I was mostly satisfied with my TA, and had plans to...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-13-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,693
Posted By mtnbikeboy
According to some information on other forums,...

According to some information on other forums, it's no longer offered.

Thanks for all the comments so far. I'm actually rather torn on whether to get another TA or not. I kind of like the rare...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-11-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,693
Posted By mtnbikeboy
Question Advice requested on next bike

First off, if this is the wrong forum, please move this post.

So, my '89 TA was stolen about 1 month ago 300 miles after I had spent 2 yrs assembling it from tubs of parts. :cry:pissed I have...
Forum: Racing 10-07-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 27,425
Posted By mtnbikeboy
The 2x rider will be one to watch. He has a fake...

The 2x rider will be one to watch. He has a fake foot on one side. Elective amputation due to so many MX injuries. He's a bit of a legend as Emievel (sp?) over on P4x4.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-27-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 30,048
Posted By mtnbikeboy
My wife and I live in TX where the class is now a...

My wife and I live in TX where the class is now a licensing requirement. The local MSF affiliated training program cost $200/person. It was a little bit of a blow to our college student budget, but...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 08-16-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 13,045
Posted By mtnbikeboy
Would you guys ever consider the East ones to be...

Would you guys ever consider the East ones to be as far east as Terrell? I'm all the way over in Longview. Just askin.
Forum: Americas 07-17-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By mtnbikeboy
I would do this for an adventure instead of...

I would do this for an adventure instead of flying. We do have a DR650 but it would need new chain/sprocket & tires before the trip(and there's the cost of a plane ticket). Plus it only has the puny...
Forum: Americas 07-17-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 404
Posted By mtnbikeboy
Would You. . .

ride a 1989 Transalp that was completely disassembled, sat for ~5 yrs, and ridden for the first time last night to NYC from NE TX 2.5 wks from now?

Just a harebrained idea that is rolling around...
Forum: The Garage 03-22-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By mtnbikeboy
If that PM included a magic link to carb kits for...

If that PM included a magic link to carb kits for less than 40/carb, I'd love to know.
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