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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-25-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
Yeah, well, there's that. Only surprised me...

Yeah, well, there's that. Only surprised me because most of the rest of us are actually pretty respectful of each other's stuff - cars, bikes, girls :lol3, whatnot.

As for being a back... ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-03-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,414
Posted By MotorCade
Indirectly. It attracts photographers, much in...

Indirectly. It attracts photographers, much in the same way metal flake on lures attracts bass. When the photographers swarm, accidents are inevitable. Pirates and photography are like deer and...
Forum: Racing 10-31-2012, 09:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,072
Posted By MotorCade
Thanks for posting all this. That indoor enduro...

Thanks for posting all this. That indoor enduro looks hella fun. I'd love to try that on my big Elefant. Seriously!

How does one find something like this?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,414
Posted By MotorCade
My favorite part is how he pulls the nonchalant...

My favorite part is how he pulls the nonchalant walk across the road like nothing just happened.

"Crash? Naw man, I didn't crash. That was someone else, brah."
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,871
Posted By MotorCade
Normally, I'd say the best bike ever is the...

Normally, I'd say the best bike ever is the Cagiva/Ducati Elefant, but as I'm sitting on the curb typing this on my cell phone while waiting for my wife to show up with the truck...





Naw,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
Your friend is anal-retentive. I had a friend...

Your friend is anal-retentive. I had a friend like that - actually learned to drive stick shift with him in college (in his saturn) I got the hang of first really quick and went to shift to second...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-29-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6,463
Views: 1,240,889
Posted By MotorCade
Stopped for gas on the new V7 yesterday. I hear...

Stopped for gas on the new V7 yesterday. I hear a small voice behind me - "cool bike!" I turn around to see a small boy, prob about 5 or 6 years old, walking out of the convenience store with (I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-26-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,457
Posted By MotorCade
I wash mine, but not obsessively so. Every month...

I wash mine, but not obsessively so. Every month or so - a basic spray and wipe. But, I use any required maintenance as an excuse to clean really well in places that usually don't get the light of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
Since your company HR policy probably has...

Since your company HR policy probably has something to say about this, it might not be the best option.

But you could always suggest the, "tell you what... I'll let you ride my baby if you let me...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
So you're about the "lifestyle?" ...

So you're about the "lifestyle?"



Kidding. You definitely love to ride.
Forum: Road warriors 10-24-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Just sent a request to helibars to see if they'd...

Just sent a request to helibars to see if they'd do an adjustable bar for cafe to commuting.
Forum: Road warriors 10-24-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Never mind, just discovered that doesn't apply. I...

Never mind, just discovered that doesn't apply. I live on a hill and don't usually park in neutral.
Forum: Road warriors 10-24-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Well, if I'm going to do that, I'll need the...

Well, if I'm going to do that, I'll need the kickstand switch delete. Either way, gotta mod.
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
No, I know it's not a choke, just trying to...

No, I know it's not a choke, just trying to describe the action. It sounds like I need to adjust it and also start lookin to modify the fueling.
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
That's worth a look. Mine seems like it operates...

That's worth a look. Mine seems like it operates more like a fast idle button than a traditional choke. On/off instead of modulated.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-23-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
Well, technically, I was sitting down putting my...

Well, technically, I was sitting down putting my shoes on, but he wasn't thinking. After I busted his balls about it, he apologized and was quite sincere. I don't think he was aware how it would...
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Will the dealer do that, or am I needing to look...

Will the dealer do that, or am I needing to look aftermarket?
Forum: Road warriors 10-23-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
She also really really doesn't like doing...

She also really really doesn't like doing anything until fully warmed. Even with cold start lever selected, stalls at idle until warm. About 200 miles on bike now. Will this resolve after first...
Forum: Road warriors 10-22-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Thanks all! I'll try to get some pics and ride...

Thanks all! I'll try to get some pics and ride report stuff up asap. I've already put two tankfuls through, and I'm driving down to Anaheim for a few days for business tomorrow. Gonna hit Decker...
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 07:25 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
That's your bike? It's a beaut. I'd have gone...

That's your bike? It's a beaut. I'd have gone for it, but for the one fact that ProItalia couldn't take my RX-7 in on trade. Other than the solo seat, it's pretty close to everything I'd do. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-21-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
I'd expect that from a kid, not a grown man. ...

I'd expect that from a kid, not a grown man. Wow! Maybe they were too embarrassed to know what to say?
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Yup, thanks all. I'm reading through (well, the...

Yup, thanks all. I'm reading through (well, the rest) of the V7 thread, too.

I thought the Griso was the mutts nutts, but then I saw the fuel economy. Might as well just pour the gas out on...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Well, I went and test rode one today, and my...

Well, I went and test rode one today, and my local dealer has a smokin' deal on a 2012 (yeah, I know they just bumped the power- no biggie to me), and I really enjoyed myself! After initially...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-20-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By MotorCade
I'd like to feel bad for you, but you live in...

I'd like to feel bad for you, but you live in B.C. Quite possibly the most beautiful place in the northern hemisphere. Think of it as just another way to add venison to your menu.






:D
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
Posted By MotorCade
Well, I'm going to get the guzzi V7. I know the...

Well, I'm going to get the guzzi V7. I know the 2013 is more powerful (2 hp at the wheels... woo) but there's a 2012 with a discount near me. Talked to them today about trading in my RX-7. This is...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
Posted By MotorCade
Tell me more about the V7s. I'm putting them on...

Tell me more about the V7s. I'm putting them on my list of possibilities for my next bike...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
Posted By MotorCade
Tell me more about the V7s. I'm putting them on...

Tell me more about the V7s. I'm putting them on my list of possibilities...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-20-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21,035
Views: 4,512,801
Posted By MotorCade
This. I ride 60 miles each way daily in heavy LA...

This. I ride 60 miles each way daily in heavy LA traffic. Usually 15 miles (sometimes more) of lane splitting on the way home. I've had the typical SMIDSY stuff, and I've had a few actually trying...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 33,681
Posted By MotorCade
Anybody have a Moto Guzzi V7?

Well, I was testing out some big adv tourers (report write-up over in Beasts) and really liked the Stelvio. So that got me thinking about the rest of the Guzzi line-up and what I really want in a...
Forum: Beasts 10-20-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,030
Posted By MotorCade
Yup, the only thing that keeps me from buying one...

Yup, the only thing that keeps me from buying one of these is engine durability/maintenance schedule. It's the dirt equivalent of an F1 motor. I'd be all over a bike this size with a v-twin and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-20-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 874
Posted By MotorCade
Fixt. Before she hurts someone.

Fixt. Before she hurts someone.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-20-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
Salmon? Must be a Pacific Northwest thing. :huh...

Salmon? Must be a Pacific Northwest thing. :huh

But yeah, I don't understand what makes people think it's ok to just jump on without asking. Would they see a nice car in the parking lot and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,508
Posted By MotorCade
We've all got one of those friends...

At rugby practice yesterday - field manager turned off the lights on us as we were gathering up our stuff.(five minutes early) I ran over to my bike and pulled it in next to where we were gathered,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 27,323
Posted By MotorCade
Yup.

Yup.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 27,323
Posted By MotorCade
Yup. Using someone else as an excuse is just...

Yup.

Using someone else as an excuse is just as pathetically emasculated as the original issue in question. You don't want a bike? Man up and say so. I'll personally have more respect for the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 27,323
Posted By MotorCade
She won't let him marry her until he gets rid of...

She won't let him marry her until he gets rid of his first love.

http://screen.yahoo.com/kaboom-kaboom-motorcycle-080100328.html
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-18-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21,035
Views: 4,512,801
Posted By MotorCade
LOL... They need to meet up with the spelling...

LOL... They need to meet up with the spelling nazi and get their act together. It's 'Grammar." :rofl
Forum: Racing 10-17-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,072
Posted By MotorCade
This belongs in the Thread of Awesome. :clap

This belongs in the Thread of Awesome. :clap
Forum: Beasts 10-12-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,595
Posted By MotorCade
Sorry to hear that. :D Wait......

Sorry to hear that. :D



Wait... what does that say about me?!! :eek1 :lol3

I'm over on the "Quality" side now myself, with a heavy dose of manufacturing engineering thrown in.
Forum: Beasts 10-12-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,307
Posted By MotorCade
Ok, Rocker, ok! :ear I'm leaning that direction,...

Ok, Rocker, ok! :ear I'm leaning that direction, honestly.

I'm going to give the older GS a try on the trip, and since I'm in no hurry, I'll see if I can test the 2013 GS. It might be out of...
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