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Forum: Battle scooters 03-28-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By street rider
First Scooter

When we came home after a 9,500 mile, 19 state, 8 week cross country ride my wife wanted a smaller bike. Well, she kept her Harley and purchased a 400 Burgman. She is loving it. I didn't know how...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By street rider
hard starting G650 GS

My 2011 G560GS has been a great bike untill now. When its hot it becomes very hard to start. 7,800 on the clock, today on my way to work I rode around 30 miles, stopped to pick up a coke when I came...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-29-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 801
Posted By street rider
Most local shops, in my area, won't install tires...

Most local shops, in my area, won't install tires unless you purchased them from their shop. The cost of equipment is the BS I get. Having said that the economy does stink and just maybe you can find...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,980
Posted By street rider
Impuls purchase, both my wife and I like the...

Impuls purchase, both my wife and I like the bike, plus it a color she liked. She retires this year and we will most likely get a second one. I will look at the used market first, as I did this time.
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,980
Posted By street rider
The salesman was new to BMW he was at Harley for...

The salesman was new to BMW he was at Harley for 17 years. I guess he didn't know his products.
Thanks
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,980
Posted By street rider
Chinese G650 GS, good or bad

I had a older F650GS loved it but stopped Dual Sport riding. I wanted to get back into it and could not find a used one I liked. Today I picked up a 2011 G650GS. BUT its made in China. The quality...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-22-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
The CV carb took a while to get right but it...

The CV carb took a while to get right but it warms up quick, runs great and the leaks have all been stopped, for now anyway. As for the paint I had it matched at a local paint shop and used an air...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-05-2011, 07:39 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,731
Posted By street rider
Just yes dear her, get her involved or make it...

Just yes dear her, get her involved or make it obvious you are dedicated to safety by buying some new gear and taking a couple MSF courses.[/QUOTE]

I agree get her involved. My wife, of 38 years,...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-03-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,175
Posted By street rider
The are all stock except for the luggage rack....

The are all stock except for the luggage rack. Yes they are smaller than todays Harleys. Every thing from engine size to wheel base is smaller.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-15-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
[quote=usgser]Very nice! Take care of it and your...

[quote=usgser]Very nice! Take care of it and your kids will be riding it. I had a 78 FXE and ran it for years. Other than normal maint(easy) it was ultra reliable. Not the fastest bike on the road...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-14-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
I think she lost almost 200 lbs. 15 in wire...

I think she lost almost 200 lbs. 15 in wire alone. Thanks for posting the pictures, some day I'll have to learn how to do that.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-14-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
I got her up and running earlier than I thought....

I got her up and running earlier than I thought. I was asked to be a judge for a local panhead, sovelhead show. I couldn't ride a twin cam there now could I? On the way up she backfired and wouldn't...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-13-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
Took her out today for a shake down ride. Her...

Took her out today for a shake down ride. Her first time on the road in 7 years. Not to bad I fixed an oil leak and she is now leak free. The carb needs to be cleaned again, I must have missed...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-12-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
It has a CV carb off an EVO and it needs to be...

It has a CV carb off an EVO and it needs to be cleaned. It looks good from 10 yards but it has lived in Daytona for the last 26 years, salt air. The aftermarket chrome is pealing, factory chrome has...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-12-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
The pictures, above, posted by my son dldeano.

The pictures, above, posted by my son dldeano.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-12-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
The pictures were taken when I first rolled her...

The pictures were taken when I first rolled her into the garage. FYI, Daytona Bike Week is the first full week in March.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-11-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,825
Posted By street rider
1978 Flh

I just picked up a 1978 FLH. A friend has owned it for 26 years. He parked it 7 years ago when he got a new twin cam. He had plans but never did anything to it, he has not started it in 7 years. Ths...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-09-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,646
Posted By street rider
If you check your insurance policy you will most...

If you check your insurance policy you will most likely find any money recovered (ie. your detuctible) goes to the insurance company.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,455
Posted By street rider
Years ago, before antilock brakes. laying a bike...

Years ago, before antilock brakes. laying a bike down was taught. Larger departments had a fleet of beat up training bikes. To my knowledge this is no longer done.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-30-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 21,296
Posted By street rider
BTW my Japanese Nissan SUV? Built here in...

BTW my Japanese Nissan SUV? Built here in America. [/quote]

If they were made in the USA then your VIN starts with a "1". Harley build a good product. Its the Indian not the arrow.
BTW your...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 21,296
Posted By street rider
I'm not defending the gearless riders in the...

I'm not defending the gearless riders in the video but your wrong the stat's show its the "sportbike" crowd leading the way. If America doesn't make the bike or car you want, sorry but when you lose...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 21,296
Posted By street rider
A riders down, an inmate wants to know why and...

A riders down, an inmate wants to know why and how, now the Harley bashers start foaming at the mouth. You make me sick. Truth be told as a police officer, now retired, I picked up more crashed...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-18-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 14,468
Posted By street rider
What a stupid thread, call me what you will. I'm...

What a stupid thread, call me what you will. I'm going for a ride
Forum: Road warriors 04-17-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,507
Posted By street rider
Great bike. I do most of my own services. However...

Great bike. I do most of my own services. However if you are going to keep the bike get an extended warentee. You never know.
Enjoy your new ride
Forum: Old's Cool 04-16-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,125
Posted By street rider
All good tips. Just a few more from an old Harley...

All good tips. Just a few more from an old Harley rider. Ironheads need a top end job about every 20,000 miles. Check and see when your friend did the last one. A quart of oil every 500 miles is...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-31-2010, 04:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,676
Posted By street rider
Great looking car, glade to see you out in it...

Great looking car, glade to see you out in it last night. You do good work.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-09-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By street rider
Tht looks like a voyager kit. It can be removed....

Tht looks like a voyager kit. It can be removed. An older friend of mine has one he can ride but has trouble holding the ike up when his wife climbs abord.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-22-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,993
Posted By street rider
The MSF requires you know "the rules of the road"...

The MSF requires you know "the rules of the road" prior to getting your M/C license. In Florida a restricted license (learners permit) is the minimum required to take a BRC. Hope that helps.
Forum: Road warriors 02-12-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 422
Views: 42,887
Posted By street rider
Honda has tried to build a Sportster before but...

Honda has tried to build a Sportster before but they stop, why? They had a transvers mounted V-twin in the late 70's, it had a direct copy of the Sportsters gas tank. A local dealer advertised "come...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-09-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,091
Posted By street rider
HD told Riders Edge to hold on to their Blasts....

HD told Riders Edge to hold on to their Blasts. It may be back as a Harley Blast, they will only use a Harley product in the Riders Edge class. Could there be a new HD starter bike in the works?
Forum: Road warriors 01-28-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 52,062
Posted By street rider
Where the hell did you get thet from? "as a...

Where the hell did you get thet from? "as a company" you are talking out of your ass.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-13-2010, 04:52 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,709
Posted By street rider
One does not cure MBS you must learn to live with...

One does not cure MBS you must learn to live with it. I'm lucky my wife has it too.:beer
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2010, 06:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,891
Posted By street rider
I will be 62 in March. My firt bike had a total...

I will be 62 in March. My firt bike had a total loss oil system, kick start and manual spark advance. Todays bike better in every way.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-11-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,447
Posted By street rider
I am retired twice. MSF Rider Coach has become my...

I am retired twice. MSF Rider Coach has become my post retirement career. I love it but as stated there is WORK in with the fun. I not only do the BRC and the ERC but Share the Road and Group Riding....
Forum: Face plant 01-06-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,333
Posted By street rider
On our soft-tails, we keep the floor boards loose...

On our soft-tails, we keep the floor boards loose this way they can fold up like a foot peg. On that bike you can put a floor board on the ground and do a 360 in about 16 feet. You can get a lot out...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-02-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,107
Posted By street rider
I have ridden custom choppers with off set rear...

I have ridden custom choppers with off set rear wheels. In one direction they would fall into turns and I would fight it to lean the other direction. The MSF says balance the weight in your saddle...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-30-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 23,001
Posted By street rider
I'm 61 and my wife is 58. I've said this before,...

I'm 61 and my wife is 58. I've said this before, "the kids are grown and gone and the dog died so we ride". I am an MSF roder/coach and a member of the Daytona Harley Drill Team. A fellow team member...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-27-2009, 09:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,615
Posted By street rider
I went the Harbor Freight route. I removed a leaf...

I went the Harbor Freight route. I removed a leaf from the springs, extended the toung 20 inches and made a 360 swivel hitch. Then added a sears car top carrier and have pulled it with my Deluxe and...
Forum: Road warriors 12-23-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 28,165
Posted By street rider
I use an 07 XL883R for the same type of riding....

I use an 07 XL883R for the same type of riding. Its taller, I used HD's brawler seat and made a skid plate. The 883 is geared lower than a 1200. And yes I love it:ricky
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-19-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 15,908
Posted By street rider
My wife and I don't have to prove squat to...

My wife and I don't have to prove squat to anyone. Most of the time we ride. When time was short we did what we had to do. Check your ego at the door. Having said that our boys are grown and gone and...
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