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Forum: Road warriors 04-11-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,260
Posted By Avocet
As an owner of a K1600GT for a couple of years...

As an owner of a K1600GT for a couple of years now, I have kept a sharp eye out for any reports of final drive issues with them. So far I haven't heard of a single one. Hopefully the new RT (and the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-26-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,673
Posted By Avocet
I think the "studly" adjective has more to do...

I think the "studly" adjective has more to do with how I look than with how I ride.:evil
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-20-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,673
Posted By Avocet
I have tire pressure monitors on my bike. I got a...

I have tire pressure monitors on my bike. I got a nail in the rear tire and it gave me enough warning that I was able to slow down (from around 65mph) and pull off the road before it went entirely...
Forum: Americas 02-15-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,203
Posted By Avocet
I was there a few years ago but don't remember...

I was there a few years ago but don't remember seeing the Forrest Gump sign. That area is one of my favorites, so I'll be heading back there in June. If you have time, keep going after you go up the...
Forum: Americas 02-14-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,203
Posted By Avocet
While your there, don't miss the Moki Dugway and...

While your there, don't miss the Moki Dugway and Gooseneck State Park. Both are not far from there, north of Mexican Hat.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-09-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,433
Posted By Avocet
I think that if you don't stare at your bike in...

I think that if you don't stare at your bike in the garage occasionally you bought the wrong bike.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-28-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,077
Posted By Avocet
I like being up high where I can look over cars...

I like being up high where I can look over cars in front of me. Also, when you sit up high you're more visible to car drivers. Some of those low-slung recumbent ideas seem to suffer in both those...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,184
Posted By Avocet
I'm 62 and have bought 5 new bikes since I was...

I'm 62 and have bought 5 new bikes since I was 58. I'm not ready for that last bike yet, but I must say that I have thought about what I would do if that time ever arrives. Right now my choice would...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-14-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9,763
Views: 3,646,888
Posted By Avocet
It's over two months since Darth Peach posted...

It's over two months since Darth Peach posted anything on this thread. Does anybody know if she is OK?
Forum: Vendors 01-04-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 964
Views: 164,528
Posted By Avocet
Thanks for the reply about the collar hook on the...

Thanks for the reply about the collar hook on the Sand 2 jacket. I saw that feature on your video about the snaps that hold the under-zipper storm flap back and thought that might be a great feature...
Forum: Vendors 01-03-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 964
Views: 164,528
Posted By Avocet
I'm interested in the new Sand 2 jacket. I notice...

I'm interested in the new Sand 2 jacket. I notice that the jacket shown in the Revzilla video does not have the hook at the neck to hold the collar open in hot weather, like the old Sand jacket does....
Forum: Equipment 01-03-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 477
Posted By Avocet
Rev'it uses a gore-tex-like material for their...

Rev'it uses a gore-tex-like material for their waterproof liners in many of their jackets and pants. These liners do nothing to keep the jacket itself dry, but in my experience do a pretty good job...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-18-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,999
Posted By Avocet
I just let so many dead bugs accumulate on my...

I just let so many dead bugs accumulate on my helmet that scratches are no longer visible.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-05-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By Avocet
Is that a Flux Capacitor to the left of the...

Is that a Flux Capacitor to the left of the speedometer? Great pics. I sometimes feel like stopping to record milestones like that, but never do.
Forum: Equipment 12-01-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,648
Posted By Avocet
It does seem amazing that none of the dozens of...

It does seem amazing that none of the dozens of manufacturers are getting it quite right. We want a waterproof jacket with real vents, not vents that are blocked by a waterproof membrane, but vents...
Forum: Equipment 11-30-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,648
Posted By Avocet
Thanks for that reply Toowheels. I agree with...

Thanks for that reply Toowheels. I agree with your point that a jacket like the Sand or Horizon will not be the best choice in very hot weather, so when I'm on a local trip in the summer I will...
Forum: Equipment 11-29-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,648
Posted By Avocet
I have a Revit Sand jacket that I like very much,...

I have a Revit Sand jacket that I like very much, except for having to deal with the waterproof liner. I have avoided replacing it with a jacket that is waterproof without a liner because I've been...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-08-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,531
Posted By Avocet
It seems as if the gyroscopes would tend to stop...

It seems as if the gyroscopes would tend to stop the car from leaning when you counter steer.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-24-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,771
Posted By Avocet
A couple of times in the past month or so I have...

A couple of times in the past month or so I have been passed by a car which then pulled back into my lane and slowed down, making me slow down too. In each case I was going maybe 5 to 10 over the...
Forum: Road warriors 09-02-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,663
Posted By Avocet
So it sounds as if the NC700 has three pistons on...

So it sounds as if the NC700 has three pistons on the front brake and one of them is activated by the right foot along with the rear brake. That would seem to imply that if one were to only use the...
Forum: Road warriors 09-02-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 688,663
Posted By Avocet
Question About Linked Brakes

My wife is interested in the NC700X. She has been suffering with arthritis in her hands, and to the point that she has had to sell her F800ST because she couldn't operate the clutch anymore. The DCT...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-31-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,152
Posted By Avocet
The new law doesn't make it any easier or harder...

The new law doesn't make it any easier or harder to get a patent, it just means that if you have a good idea that you want to patent you'd better get your idea filed right away. In the past you could...
Forum: Road warriors 08-16-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,404
Posted By Avocet
Ive had my K1600GT since August of last year, and...

Ive had my K1600GT since August of last year, and now have a bit over 25,000 miles on it. That milage includes a 7500 mile trip around the northern US and a bit of Canada. The bike is awesome, and...
Forum: Equipment 08-06-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,151
Posted By Avocet
atgatt, I've tried tucking the gauntlets of my...

atgatt, I've tried tucking the gauntlets of my gloves into the waterproof liner, but they tend to pull out.
Forum: Equipment 08-06-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,151
Posted By Avocet
I've been using a Revit jacket with a waterproof...

I've been using a Revit jacket with a waterproof liner. Revit has their own gore-tex-like material which breathes quite well, so it doesn't get sticky feeling unless it's very hot and humid. It works...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-06-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21,093
Views: 4,527,585
Posted By Avocet
Well, I think we have mentioned all the Dover...

Well, I think we have mentioned all the Dover brothers (Ben etc) but nobody mentioned their sister ILENE.
Forum: Equipment 05-16-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By Avocet
I have been using the BMW "Pro Summer Gloves" for...

I have been using the BMW "Pro Summer Gloves" for around a year. They have been completely waterproof so far, and since they have large Goretex portions, they don't get sweaty. They arent much good...
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,480
Posted By Avocet
I have a Sargent seat on my GS and a Russell on...

I have a Sargent seat on my GS and a Russell on my K1600GT. The Sargent is better than the stock GS seat, but I still start squirming to attempt to get more comfortable after an hour or so, and after...
Forum: Americas 04-26-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 750
Posted By Avocet
Living in NYC there isn't going to be any way to...

Living in NYC there isn't going to be any way to avoid stop and go traffic for at least part of your trip, but if you want to go to Rhode Island I would suggest heading east on Long Island and taking...
Forum: Equipment 04-03-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,949
Posted By Avocet
Most people here don't seem to realize that side...

Most people here don't seem to realize that side openers are way easier to use with removable cloth bag liners. I have used Kathy's bags (from Bob's BMW) on both my R1200GS (with BMW varios) and on...
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,744
Posted By Avocet
I just got notification that Revzilla has shipped...

I just got notification that Revzilla has shipped the F5 I pre-ordered a couple of weeks ago. It should arrive on Monday. I'll post my impression as soon as I get a chance to use it a bit. I went...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-07-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,199
Posted By Avocet
A well synchronized downshift is quite...

A well synchronized downshift is quite satisfying, not to mention more comfortable and easier on various mechanical parts of the bike. More important is that if you make a habit of shifting smoothly...
Forum: Americas 03-07-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Avocet
Zippydapanhead, I'll be ready for cool weather. I...

Zippydapanhead, I'll be ready for cool weather. I ride all year around here in New York and as long as there isn't ice it I'll be fine. I'm not concerned about the quality of the hotels. As long as...
Forum: Americas 03-06-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Avocet
Ecarnell. I will be staying in hotels so full...

Ecarnell. I will be staying in hotels so full campsites shouldn't be a problem for me. Thank you.
Forum: Americas 03-06-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Avocet
One more question. I will most likely be in that...

One more question. I will most likely be in that area over the Memorial Day weekend (May 28). I know that is not a Canadian holiday but was wondering if tourism from the US increases there that...
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 31,225
Posted By Avocet
My Neotec arrived three days ago. I had...

My Neotec arrived three days ago. I had pre-ordered from Revzilla. I got the same size as the Multitech it is replacing, and it fits well. It presses against my forehead slightly less, which is good....
Forum: Americas 02-20-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Avocet
PapiD, thanks for the reply. I intend to stay in...

PapiD, thanks for the reply. I intend to stay in hotels, so I'm mostly concerned about what it's like while riding. I imagine it will be cool enough that time of year to keep covered while riding and...
Forum: Americas 02-20-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Avocet
North Of Lake Superior, end of May 2012

I'm thinking of riding along the north shore of Lake Superior on a cross country ride this Spring. I would expect to be in that area the last week in May. I have heard that black fies might be bad...
Forum: Vendors 01-30-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,917
Posted By Avocet
I love my Multitech but it's a few years old and...

I love my Multitech but it's a few years old and ready to be replaced. Does anybody know if the internal shape and sizing are the same for the Neotec as they are for the Multitech?
Thanks.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-06-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,304
Posted By Avocet
While it is true that you can minimize your costs...

While it is true that you can minimize your costs by doing your maintenance yourself, you may be one of those people who aren't inclined to do that. My experience is that even if you pay a dealer to...
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