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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,652
Posted By Sox Fan
This. From reading the ad and a quick phone...

This.

From reading the ad and a quick phone call, you can usually filter out most clowns. I have purchased a couple of bikes on Craigslist and one from the Flea Market 2000 miles away sight unseen...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 618
Posted By Sox Fan
The 1200 is really a better all around machine...

The 1200 is really a better all around machine but there is just something about the 1150 Adventure.

I am smitten with mine.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-19-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,319
Posted By Sox Fan
QUOTE: - Leaving after work one evening I...

QUOTE:

- Leaving after work one evening I ran into a couple on some sort of fat wheeled bike. Purple, pink flames, chrome, HUGE tires, etc. They were weaving all over the road pointing out houses...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-11-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,424
Posted By Sox Fan
I just put this exact poster up in my office....

I just put this exact poster up in my office. Love that movie.
Forum: Airheads 04-05-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,681
Posted By Sox Fan
Very cool

Wow. May have to make one of these for myself. Well done!
Forum: GS Boxers 04-01-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,346
Posted By Sox Fan
Yep - great product. Had on in my RT and loved...

Yep - great product. Had on in my RT and loved it. Will put one in my GSA next.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-30-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,303
Posted By Sox Fan
I have five right now: HDC Full Face Shoei...

I have five right now:

HDC Full Face
Shoei Multitec
HDC Half helmet
Arai XD3
HDC Dirt

Considering a 6th helmet - a 3/4 vintage one for the airhead. Maybe one of those Bell makes.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-17-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,427
Posted By Sox Fan
Hmmm...Seems like common sense to me. Riders...

Hmmm...Seems like common sense to me. Riders getting older and riding larger and larger bikes while skills gradually diminish.

Maybe the article's stats aren't perfect but someone show me better...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-16-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,563
Posted By Sox Fan
I sold my RT and replaced it with a GSA because I...

I sold my RT and replaced it with a GSA because I wanted to explore dirt roads instead or turning around. Dropping an RT is a very expensive thing and they look bad with scratches and dings. My GSA...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-10-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,752
Posted By Sox Fan
Minnesota. Long winters, short summers. Fix...

Minnesota. Long winters, short summers.

Fix the car as others have said and ride the bike as often as it is safe to do so.

Most people don't save as much as they think riding instead of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-04-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,616
Posted By Sox Fan
I have two BMWs plus my car is a BMW. Was...

I have two BMWs plus my car is a BMW.

Was afraid people would think I was a brand snob so I diversified a bit and bought a Porsche a couple of months ago.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-04-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,711
Posted By Sox Fan
Rented a bike for the first time last year. Buddy...

Rented a bike for the first time last year. Buddy and I rented GSs in Las Vegas and spent three days riding in Death Valley.

Not cheap but it gave us an opportunity to ride someplace that was too...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-03-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,489
Posted By Sox Fan
I don't think I would ever participate in...

I don't think I would ever participate in something like this but it looked fairly harmless to me.

Always amazed when anyone posts anything about riding really fast or doing something dangerous on...
Forum: Road warriors 02-02-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,534
Posted By Sox Fan
hah! So true!

hah! So true!
Forum: Road warriors 01-27-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,534
Posted By Sox Fan
Another installment of "You Can't Judge a Book by...

Another installment of "You Can't Judge a Book by it's Cover". Ooh, he drives a MERCEDES???!!!! Must be a total asshat. Oh, whoops, turns out to be a class act and a perfect gentleman.

I enjoyed...
Forum: Airheads 01-26-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3,935
Views: 831,738
Posted By Sox Fan
My wife just left and will be out of town for two...

My wife just left and will be out of town for two weeks. I am now thinking my R90 could fit in the family room, right next to the TV very nicely.........
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-21-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Sox Fan
Indeed. We actually did DV last year March on...

Indeed. We actually did DV last year March on rented R1200GS bikes. It was an awesome place to ride.

Just looking to do something different this year. (My company has a big meeting out there...
Forum: Road warriors 01-21-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By Sox Fan
I had a 2005 Thruxton and loved it.Triumph makes...

I had a 2005 Thruxton and loved it.Triumph makes outstanding bikes these days so congrats.

Unless your roads are really, really bad, you might want to try 50/50 dual sport tires on the stock...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-20-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Sox Fan
Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like we can't...

Thanks for all the replies. Sounds like we can't plan on good weather up there March. Too bad.

Now thinking of riding from Las Vegas and going south through Mojave Reserve, Joushua Tree park,...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 01-19-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Sox Fan
Bryce Canyon & Zion in March?

Considering a ride from Las Vegas to Bryce, Zion and some other stuff mid-March.

How is the weather in Bryce Canyon and Zion for riding that time of year? Looking to rent maybe a K1300s in Vegas...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-31-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,735
Posted By Sox Fan
[QUOTE=bk brkr...

[QUOTE=bk brkr baker;20363868]http://bikebreakerbaker.smugmug.com/Other/Keeneland-Concours-12/i-qZzfsCw/0/L/Keeneland%20Concours%20%2712%20007-L.jpg...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-31-2012, 06:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,735
Posted By Sox Fan
Agreed. An obvious but useful distinction. A...

Agreed. An obvious but useful distinction. A poorly maintained but original motorbike does nothing for me.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-30-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,382
Posted By Sox Fan
Wow.

Wow.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-30-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,735
Posted By Sox Fan
This to me is the sweet spot. A well cared for...

This to me is the sweet spot. A well cared for original machine that looks perfect from maybe 15-20 feet away, is complete and has always been maintained and used regularly. My R90 was purchased like...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-17-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,750
Posted By Sox Fan
Not sure if this "staying with simplicity" stuff...

Not sure if this "staying with simplicity" stuff really means a whole lot when dicussing the new water boxer.

It's not like the surrent 1200 GS bikes are all that simple: linked brakes, ESA, ABS,...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-01-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,606
Posted By Sox Fan
Thanks for sharing neighbor. I like and respect...

Thanks for sharing neighbor. I like and respect Charlie and Ewan as well. Proabably wouldn't own a GS if I didn't see LWR.

If I had the resources these guys have, I would do the same around the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-23-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,901
Posted By Sox Fan
I find the time and hassle to gear up for a ride...

I find the time and hassle to gear up for a ride to work has been cutting down on my riding the past couple of years. You have to gear up or off at least four times: when leaving, arriving for work,...
Forum: GS Boxers 11-22-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,694
Posted By Sox Fan
Yep. I get about 40 overall from my 04.

Yep. I get about 40 overall from my 04.
Forum: GS Boxers 11-19-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,894
Posted By Sox Fan
Been using nothing but Mann filters for the past...

Been using nothing but Mann filters for the past 5-6 years from beamerboneyard. No issues.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-13-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,735
Posted By Sox Fan
Afraid of heights too and I have been over the...

Afraid of heights too and I have been over the Mackinac Bridge 3 or 4 times on a motorcycle. 300 feet over the water, riding on grates! Yikes!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-04-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Those early 911 cars are indeed special. Check...

Those early 911 cars are indeed special. Check this out:

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/19/watch-the-entire-30-minute-urban-outlaw-documentary/
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-02-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Great points. I much prefer the look of 911...

Great points. I much prefer the look of 911 coupes and some hardcore Porsche fans think 911 cabriolets and Boxsters are cars for the women folk. But I can't help but think a convertible would be more...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-01-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Thanks but the more I think about it, the more I...

Thanks but the more I think about it, the more I want a classic P car.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
OH MY. :eek1 Now THAT'S a sleeper!

OH MY. :eek1

Now THAT'S a sleeper!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Thanks Mr. Tom. Lotus makes some very cool, light...

Thanks Mr. Tom. Lotus makes some very cool, light and tossable cars.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Um.... OK.

Um.... OK.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
That makes a lot of sense. A GSA is a great bike...

That makes a lot of sense. A GSA is a great bike if you ar eonly going to own one motorcycle.
BTW - great looking 993!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Might do that too!

Might do that too!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Yeah, that's part of it - just another experience...

Yeah, that's part of it - just another experience in life. Never have had a true sports car. Have had some nice cars but more sport/luxury and all with automatics. I want that classic car experience...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-29-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,178
Posted By Sox Fan
Yes - I have a modern car for a daily driver so...

Yes - I have a modern car for a daily driver so the Porsche would be purely for fun and hobby. I 100% agree with what you say about older vehicles but that is exactly the plan: buy a very nice,...
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