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Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,754
Posted By Bug Dr.
Well that's not nearly as interesting as a story...

Well that's not nearly as interesting as a story about condoms on turn signals but I guess it will work :D
Mike
Forum: Road warriors 04-25-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,754
Posted By Bug Dr.
Fred, Why do you have condoms on your turn...

Fred,
Why do you have condoms on your turn signals?
Mike
Forum: Equipment 04-18-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,138
Posted By Bug Dr.
I'm from Arkansas so Wal-Mart is a local store...

I'm from Arkansas so Wal-Mart is a local store for me :D I get what you are saying though.

I just bought a set of 55 watt halogen auxiliary lights for my NC from them for $18 which are quite...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-11-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,686
Posted By Bug Dr.
Got my renewal today and I'm not renewing either....

Got my renewal today and I'm not renewing either. It is too structured for me and the magazine is mostly about organization news, elections and rallies, none of which I really care about but I'm sure...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 04-05-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 641
Posted By Bug Dr.
Camping If you can camp in the NF and feed...

Camping
If you can camp in the NF and feed yourself, you won't have any trouble finding spots....they are everywhere. There a bunch of campgrounds dotted throughout the NF too.

Twisties
If you...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-02-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,881
Posted By Bug Dr.
Talk about getting bitten hard! As an NC 700...

Talk about getting bitten hard!
As an NC 700 and BMW (not a classic one like yours) owner myself, I think you will be quite pleased with your new purchase. It is fun bike.

Looking forward to the...
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,754
Posted By Bug Dr.
Avon Distanzia ...

Avon Distanzia
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/53/802/5306/ITEM/Avon-AM44-Distanzia-Rear-Tire.aspx
...
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,754
Posted By Bug Dr.
Pirelli Scorpion Trail Dual Sport tires also come...

Pirelli Scorpion Trail Dual Sport tires also come in the sizes for the NC.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/11/53/802/14850/ITEM/Pirelli-Scorpion-Trail-Dual-Sport-Front-Tire.aspx
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-30-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,676
Posted By Bug Dr.
If you ask for the Pee teet Jon in Arkansas folks...

If you ask for the Pee teet Jon in Arkansas folks will point you to the small outhouse in the back. That may be the proper French way of pronouncing the name but it will confuse the Hillbillies...
Forum: Road warriors 03-30-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
Oh man, you got screwed! Mine came with a cheap...

Oh man, you got screwed! Mine came with a cheap plastic fuse puller too. I would go back to the dealer and insist on the full tool kit :rofl
Mike
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,137
Posted By Bug Dr.
JerryH, I might be the only redneck you meet that...

JerryH, I might be the only redneck you meet that wears a Roadcrafter and rides a BMW....but thanks for the stereotype.

I owned a ST for three years and put 50K miles on it before I sold it and...
Forum: Road warriors 03-27-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,271
Views: 288,929
Posted By Bug Dr.
I saw one today in Honda of Russellville. I...

I saw one today in Honda of Russellville. I didn't talk to anyone about the bike to see if it has sold already. If it happens to be one of yours that hasn't been picked up yet I apologize for the...
Forum: Road warriors 03-27-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
As far as panniers go here is what I've found so...

As far as panniers go here is what I've found so far:

The best option that I can find so far is to use SWMotech racks (side and top) to which you could mount:
1)Trax
2) Happy Trails
3) Hepco...
Forum: Equipment 03-25-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 699
Posted By Bug Dr.
I have almost 100K on my one piece suit and I...

I have almost 100K on my one piece suit and I have never lubed the zippers either. It might not hurt though. My zippers tend to spread out a bit around the boots as I don't like to snap the bottom...
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By Bug Dr.
What year is that? I love it. Mike

What year is that? I love it.
Mike
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,179
Posted By Bug Dr.
2012 NC 700 X ...

2012 NC 700 X
http://bugdoctor.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/NC700X/i-LXX2LBT/0/L/DSC_1237-L.jpg

2012 R 1200 RT
http://bugdoctor.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Western-Trip-2012/i-g9TmWXX/0/L/DSC_0939-L.jpg...
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 591
Views: 139,822
Posted By Bug Dr.
I'll play ...

I'll play
http://bugdoctor.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/i-kRH4TzB/0/L/DSC_0710-L.jpg

Colorado
http://bugdoctor.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Western-Trip-2012/i-F8kgh45/0/L/DSC_0777-L.jpg

White...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-25-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,676
Posted By Bug Dr.
It's more like "Petty Gene". I worked in...

It's more like "Petty Gene".

I worked in Tifton, Ga for a year and couldn't figure out where the hell All Benny was located that the locals kept taking about. It finally clicked.....Albany, GA....
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
I installed 1.2" risers and also had to bend the...

I installed 1.2" risers and also had to bend the bracket that holds the brake line to the frame out a bit. It was the only thing that was tight. I've heard of people putting 2" risers on the bike...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-25-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,676
Posted By Bug Dr.
Great report and pics. Petit Jean has some unique...

Great report and pics. Petit Jean has some unique geologic formations. It is a great place to explore, hike and do some bouldering.

I have not been to the lodge since it has been reworked. It...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-22-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,676
Posted By Bug Dr.
Yes. Currently not practicing. Botanist by...

Yes. Currently not practicing. Botanist by chance?
Mike
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-21-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,676
Posted By Bug Dr.
Petit Jean is in my back yard. Welcome to the...

Petit Jean is in my back yard. Welcome to the Natural State! Looking forward to hearing your RR.
Cheers,
Mike
Forum: Road warriors 03-21-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
Damn oil filters are expensive. I've had a...

Damn oil filters are expensive.

I've had a Honda ST 1300 in the past and currently have a 1200RT along with my NC. The RT isn't getting much use since I bought the NC. Power is there on the NC...
Forum: Road warriors 03-21-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
Are those Trax panniers? How do you like them? ...

Are those Trax panniers? How do you like them?
Mike
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-12-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,836
Posted By Bug Dr.
Pike's Peak, CO ...

Pike's Peak, CO
http://bugdoctor.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Colorado/i-DNhK68g/0/L/DSC_0019-L.jpg

Beartooth Pass, MT
http://bugdoctor.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Montana/i-zJw6DXz/0/L/DSC_0566-L.jpg
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-09-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
Dave, I didn't think you could dyno a DCT because...

Dave, I didn't think you could dyno a DCT because the front wheel has to be turning in order to shift. Not sure, but I thought I heard that somewhere.
Mike
Forum: Road warriors 03-08-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,748
Posted By Bug Dr.
That's interesting work. I'm not trying to dog...

That's interesting work. I'm not trying to dog what you've done but I do have a question. Does a 4.6% and 2.3% gain in power and torque, respectively, produce a felt increase in performance to the...
Forum: Face plant 03-04-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 72,686
Posted By Bug Dr.
Wow! That could've ended much worse. Anxious to...

Wow! That could've ended much worse. Anxious to hear the rest of the story and glad you are relatively ok.
Mike
Forum: Road warriors 02-28-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,754
Posted By Bug Dr.
I agree with your review of most reviews. I think...

I agree with your review of most reviews. I think in due time, as people farkle these bikes as DS machines, it will spark some interest in other moto-journalists to probe the DS issue more deeply.
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-23-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,244
Posted By Bug Dr.
For me it was the VFR 1200 and the NC700X. I...

For me it was the VFR 1200 and the NC700X. I couldn't afford the VFR at the time the prices were reduced but I just bought the NC and love it. I still have the RT but I don't see it being ridden much...
Forum: Day Trippin' 02-17-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 44,085
Posted By Bug Dr.
Thanks for sharing! As always, I enjoy reading...

Thanks for sharing! As always, I enjoy reading about the man, the family and the ride.
Be well,
Mike
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By Bug Dr.
Yes, compared to other free standing tents it is...

Yes, compared to other free standing tents it is a pain in the ass. Also, I was riding solo and didn't have my riding buddies to help out. For the price of a beer it would have made things much...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-12-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 65,298
Views: 2,964,916
Posted By Bug Dr.
Magoo was my major advisor for my doctorate in...

Magoo was my major advisor for my doctorate in entomology at the U of A. I could tell you some stories but he could do the same so I will keep my mouth shut :evil Mountainmoto and I went to school...
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By Bug Dr.
Yeah, I never understood parking a bike under...

Yeah, I never understood parking a bike under your tent. That is certainly not why I bought this tent in the first place. The large vestibule space is what appealed to me. I like the idea of having a...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-12-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 65,298
Views: 2,964,916
Posted By Bug Dr.
I'm sure something is implied there that I'm...

I'm sure something is implied there that I'm missing. Sorry if this has been asked before somewhere in the 10 million replies to this thread. I'm pretty sure I haven't read them all :D
Mike
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 02-12-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 65,298
Views: 2,964,916
Posted By Bug Dr.
I have a question for the dirt riders of...

I have a question for the dirt riders of Arkansas. Has anyone put together a north-south backcountry ride through our state? Maybe not through the entire state but through the Ozarks and Ouchitas...
Forum: Equipment 02-12-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By Bug Dr.
Some ARE free standing. You might want to check...

Some ARE free standing. You might want to check their website.
Mike
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By Bug Dr.
I purchased one last spring in hopes I would have...

I purchased one last spring in hopes I would have a larger tent suitable to travel with this summer. It is a large tent that is great for those times when you are going to be in one spot for a few...
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-31-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 44,085
Posted By Bug Dr.
Dave, As usual I'm late to the story. Glad I...

Dave,
As usual I'm late to the story. Glad I found you are still kickin' and more importantly still riding and writing. I can't wait to hear about the rest of the trip. Take care my friend.
Mike
Forum: Ride reports 07-23-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,175
Posted By Bug Dr.
Tim, That sucks about breaking away from the...

Tim,
That sucks about breaking away from the herd. Are you going to stay at the same campground or keep moving?

I just got back from CO and did some unimproved roads with a fully loaded RT to...
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