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Forum: Ride reports 05-05-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,920
Posted By Ben Carufel
Doh! Another ride report where I get to the end...

Doh! Another ride report where I get to the end of the thread and say "HEY, Where's the rest of it?!?!?!"

You should finish it someday ;).
Forum: Ride reports 04-22-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,693
Posted By Ben Carufel
Wish I could have been there. Subscribing to this...

Wish I could have been there. Subscribing to this thread for pics.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 04-14-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Man, I'm actually getting kinda bummed out that I...

Man, I'm actually getting kinda bummed out that I won't make it. I didn't think I'd feel so bummed, but apparently you cockbags are growing on me.

:hide

Next year.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-26-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
One of the (few) advantages to being a third of a...

One of the (few) advantages to being a third of a foot under 6' tall.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-26-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Newest vehicle I've ever owned -- it's a 2011! ...

Newest vehicle I've ever owned -- it's a 2011!

:happay
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-25-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Yeah, you tall guys have it rough.

Yeah, you tall guys have it rough.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-25-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
For my old bones, the GS is too...lumpy...for...

For my old bones, the GS is too...lumpy...for long distance all-paved stuff. I love the capability to ride gravel or fire trails, but if I'm staying on the pavement (especially slabs), I want a...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-25-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Yep, I had an F800S. It was fun. The R1200S was...

Yep, I had an F800S. It was fun. The R1200S was more fun. But, like you GimpyDick, I like to ride long distances on a fun bike. The F800S and R1200S were fun for around town, but impractical for...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-24-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
I just sold the R1200S last week. It gets shipped...

I just sold the R1200S last week. It gets shipped to its new home in Tennessee on Thursday. When I was at the dealer getting oil and a filter for it yesterday, I got all impulsive and bought a 2011...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 03-24-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
So the 1150GSA now needs a transmission rebuild...

So the 1150GSA now needs a transmission rebuild which I don't have time to tackle before the event, PLUS I'm going to be photographing the Long Beach Grand Prix that weekend...so, I'm out. Sad, I was...
Forum: Ride reports 03-08-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5,110
Views: 1,336,239
Posted By Ben Carufel
Beautiful stuff Mark. I have a friend in Nelson...

Beautiful stuff Mark. I have a friend in Nelson so I get to visit that area quite often. If you have a chance, try and find a place called Te Hapu -- it's just a few KM's from Collingwood. Really...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 02-18-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Bump. Excited.

Bump. Excited.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 02-01-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Giggity.

Giggity.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 01-03-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
I'm proud of my fall. It established my...

I'm proud of my fall. It established my credentials for the weekend.

I have improved my skills a hundredfold. Of course, zero times 100 is still zero, so...there you go.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 01-01-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Dunno what you guys are talking about, I rode in...

Dunno what you guys are talking about, I rode in the dirt at WARPED last year for at least 85 feet (counting both the campsite and the 3 point turn I made in the dirt at the top of the hill).
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-19-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Paid, Friday/Saturday with dinner and a titty...

Paid, Friday/Saturday with dinner and a titty glass.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-09-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
Think Devin and Scott et. al. are talking about a...

Think Devin and Scott et. al. are talking about a Grand Canyon trip the week before WARPED, ending up at WARPED. Check with Scott.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-08-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
You're not going with ShortFatNancy are you?

You're not going with ShortFatNancy are you?
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-06-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
I believe we call it "craft services" in the biz....

I believe we call it "craft services" in the biz.

:deal
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-05-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
NZ was amazing. Off to Hawaii this morning.

NZ was amazing.

Off to Hawaii this morning.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-04-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
I'm happy to throw the conpetition, or aim for a...

I'm happy to throw the conpetition, or aim for a certain number of drops, in consideration of some of the winnings.

What can I say, I'm a stand-up guy.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 11-30-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1,167
Views: 36,931
Posted By Ben Carufel
I'm in. I've been practicing dropping the GSA....

I'm in. I've been practicing dropping the GSA. I'm getting really good at it.
Forum: Road warriors 11-30-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,675
Posted By Ben Carufel
Took the R1200S out for a quick ride this...

Took the R1200S out for a quick ride this morning, since it was supposed to rain today. Sure enough, by the time I got to my 11AM meeting it was pouring. By then the R12S was safely on her rearstand...
Forum: Ride reports 11-15-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5,110
Views: 1,336,239
Posted By Ben Carufel
I agree with those guys. Head to New Zealand. I'm...

I agree with those guys. Head to New Zealand. I'm there now, actually (in New Zealand -- South Island) as a friend lives here and I've been visiting. It's a stunning place. This is my third...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-01-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,159
Posted By Ben Carufel
Here's one with actual SCUBA tanks! 4351PSI...

Here's one with actual SCUBA tanks! 4351PSI (300BAR) in these tanks. The composite/aluminum combo tank is the craziest, IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tyINNUaXa8Q#!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-01-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,159
Posted By Ben Carufel
Woohoo! That's awesome.

Woohoo! That's awesome.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-01-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,159
Posted By Ben Carufel
Yeah, I was thinking if the bottom (blunt) end of...

Yeah, I was thinking if the bottom (blunt) end of the tank was pushed against a plate welded to the backbone of the bike, that'd probably (maybe?) be enough to absorb the stress of a tank pissing...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-01-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,159
Posted By Ben Carufel
That's when the pressure exiting the new hole...

That's when the pressure exiting the new hole (from the missing valve) only has to push the 10 or so pounds that the tank weighs.

Attach that tank securely to a 200 pound plus dirt bike and I...
Forum: GS Boxers 10-31-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By Ben Carufel
1150GS Adventure Transmission Noise (Marbles!)...

My '02 1150GS Adventure has started making some nice noises from the transmission area over the past thousand miles or so.

I'm curious to know if anyone can help me figure out what might be the...
Forum: Face plant 10-24-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,037
Posted By Ben Carufel
Sounds good to me!

Sounds good to me!
Forum: Face plant 10-22-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,037
Posted By Ben Carufel
Small world. Hope she recovers quickly. I...

Small world. Hope she recovers quickly.

I seem to remember mom mentioning a friend of this woman's wrecking a Harley trike or sidecar rig of some sort last year down here in SoCal -- someone died...
Forum: Face plant 10-21-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,037
Posted By Ben Carufel
Gerg, does she have a friend in San Diego named...

Gerg, does she have a friend in San Diego named Anja? If so, my mom is good friends with Anja. Mom emailed me about a Harley accident a few days ago that one of Anjas friends was involved in. Sounds...
Forum: Ride reports 10-15-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,221
Posted By Ben Carufel
Sounds like a rough life. :hide

Sounds like a rough life.

:hide
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 10-15-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 845
Views: 37,530
Posted By Ben Carufel
Meh, don't think I'm going to make it after all....

Meh, don't think I'm going to make it after all. I'll be on the next one.
Forum: Face plant 10-15-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,204
Posted By Ben Carufel
Great story, man! Glad you're ok. Good to see...

Great story, man! Glad you're ok. Good to see you're a member of the zombie response team, too.

I always ride with my "10 essentials" plus water...a carryover from my Boy Scout days.
Forum: Ride reports 10-14-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 369
Views: 105,221
Posted By Ben Carufel
Dirk, what tripod head and legs do you carry? ...

Dirk, what tripod head and legs do you carry?


Beautiful photos!!
Forum: New Zealand 10-10-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 699
Posted By Ben Carufel
Bump. Might actually have a chance to fit some of...

Bump. Might actually have a chance to fit some of my riding gear -- or at least my helmet -- in my luggage.

Looking forward to getting down there!
Forum: Road warriors 10-08-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,675
Posted By Ben Carufel
How about a video? Totally random -- me...

How about a video?

Totally random -- me testing my new Sony Action Camcorder this past Friday. Decided to strap it to the R1200S and see what I could get.

https://vimeo.com/50874330
Forum: Airheads 10-08-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,331
Views: 151,668
Posted By Ben Carufel
FS: BMW Zeuna pipes from 1975 R75/6. Some small...

FS: BMW Zeuna pipes from 1975 R75/6. Some small holes as pictured (all on the inside side of the pipes, not visible when they're mounted, and on the ends), and a few dings on the outside from...
Forum: Ride reports 10-04-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1,912
Views: 886,705
Posted By Ben Carufel
Someone at Jalopnik agrees with you, Anti. Well...

Someone at Jalopnik agrees with you, Anti. Well timed article!

http://jalopnik.com/5948956/ten-ways-city-planners-screw-up-traffic-lights
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