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Forum: Road warriors 06-07-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,015
Posted By Tucson Jim
I would love to be a fly on the wall when wanna...

I would love to be a fly on the wall when wanna be biker whips the mini-van of some soccer mom who is out of Xanax and her six kids have just shreaded her last nerve.

Newsflash: 2 ton car...
Forum: Americas 05-15-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Tucson Jim
they have daily tournaments for lower buyins,...

they have daily tournaments for lower buyins, ~$250 or so that pay ~$15-20k for first place. If I do win one of those maybe I would use that money to play in the main event
Forum: Americas 05-14-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Tucson Jim
hooray, I'm the only one!!

hooray, I'm the only one!!
Forum: Americas 05-14-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 423
Posted By Tucson Jim
a mix of both is about right. The way to...

a mix of both is about right.

The way to AZ from CA through Bakersfield (the armpit of CA) to Las Vegas or Laughlin, I-40 is about the only route.

Just west of Needles we veered off on 95...
Forum: Americas 05-14-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 170
Posted By Tucson Jim
Ride to World Series of Poker

Show of hands, who, here in our great land, are riding their motorcycle to Las Vegas to play in one/some/any of the World Series of Poker events?

:wave

besides me!
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,619
Posted By Tucson Jim
Package of ham, cheese, crackers. Beef...

Package of ham, cheese, crackers.

Beef jerky. Jack Daniels.

No plates, pots or pans nor utensils.

If I want anything more than this I pull out my credit card at a local's cafe and have...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-12-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2,511
Views: 123,237
Posted By Tucson Jim
to borrow a line from Full Metal Jacket ...

to borrow a line from Full Metal Jacket

'...WHY AREN'T YOU STOMPING HIS GUTS OUT?...'
Forum: Americas 05-12-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By Tucson Jim
Death Valley is a God forsaken desert. I live in...

Death Valley is a God forsaken desert. I live in the God forsaken desert so I should know. It's good for a ride through but I wouldn't get too caught up in it.

Now the Redwood forests, coastal...
Forum: Road warriors 05-04-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,871
Posted By Tucson Jim
I guess it all boils down to personal preference....

I guess it all boils down to personal preference. Try out some models and see what you like.

I did 4300 miles in 9 days (Tucson to Calgary, Vancouver and back) on my Vulcan 1500, shaft drive,...
Forum: Americas 04-28-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,225
Posted By Tucson Jim
this. A 250 may not like a bunch of gear loaded...

this. A 250 may not like a bunch of gear loaded on it's poor back.

Try this: Pack all your stuff and see how the load sits. Unpack your stuff and toss out half the clothes and most of the...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-28-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 821
Posted By Tucson Jim
I bought a Poulan 'Wildthing' from Home Depot 8...

I bought a Poulan 'Wildthing' from Home Depot 8 years ago. I was given a Stihl by someone who won it in a raffle. The intent was to use the Poulan until it died then I would switch to the Stihl as...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-12-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2,511
Views: 123,237
Posted By Tucson Jim
I thought it was a requirement in Oakland to have...

I thought it was a requirement in Oakland to have herion and ammunition?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-11-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,013
Posted By Tucson Jim
Wife on Bike Haiku: Riding with my wife ...

Wife on Bike Haiku:

Riding with my wife

Is not possible this day

Bike not hold her weight
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-11-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,901
Posted By Tucson Jim
and for a hilarious take on black vs. white views...

and for a hilarious take on black vs. white views on being stopped by the police: Dave Chappelle's white friend gets pulled over.

Dave's Friend Chip: Dave! Close your butt cheeks and relax. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-11-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,901
Posted By Tucson Jim
My last stop was doing 76 in a 55. I thought the...

My last stop was doing 76 in a 55. I thought the speed limit was 65 and I'm usually doing 85.

The highway patrol officer was more than courteous and polite, gave me a HUGE break and wrote me for...
Forum: Road warriors 04-11-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,148
Views: 146,174
Posted By Tucson Jim
Interesting development. Brother of a close...

Interesting development. Brother of a close friend had a new XCT lose the air suspension and dropped the rear fender on the rear tire at about 80mph. Don't know how he kept it up (!?) but went...
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,148
Views: 146,174
Posted By Tucson Jim
I'm sold on the Victory line and will probably...

I'm sold on the Victory line and will probably pull the trigger on a Cross Roads this year.

The Vision to me though, and this is just personal preference, is to motocycles as the Starship...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-13-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 10,272
Posted By Tucson Jim
Rear, front, both, neither there is a right and...

Rear, front, both, neither there is a right and wrong way. Darwins theory will weed out the wrong.

on the interstate the other day in the fast lane passing a semi. Another truck was merging...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-26-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 11,198
Views: 5,748,367
Posted By Tucson Jim
it's official, this is now my favorite thread

it's official, this is now my favorite thread
Forum: Road warriors 11-20-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,541
Posted By Tucson Jim
i know, we are so screwed the light from screwed...

i know, we are so screwed the light from screwed won't reach us for over a year
Forum: Road warriors 11-20-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,541
Posted By Tucson Jim
Ride what you like and try not to overthink it. ...

Ride what you like and try not to overthink it. A few years back I rode a KLR to San Francisco and back, ~3000 miles, spoked rims handmade soft bags. Worked fine. (I'm mid 50's, 5'8" and 200#s)
...
Forum: The Garage 10-30-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,517
Posted By Tucson Jim
see if you can get a used one at a MC junkyard,...

see if you can get a used one at a MC junkyard, fleabay, craigslist, etc. to keep as a backup.
Forum: The Garage 10-29-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,517
Posted By Tucson Jim
Pegs can be fairly important, especially when...

Pegs can be fairly important, especially when they are carrying your body weight. Was just outside of San Francisco a few years back on my KLR, doing ~70mph (morning rush hour naturally) on the...
Forum: Equipment 09-18-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,343
Posted By Tucson Jim
My buddy has a GS and went to the factory in...

My buddy has a GS and went to the factory in Phoenix, talked to Jesse himself and bought the bags on site.

Brought them home and asked me over to help him, he was stuck. Now we're not the...
Forum: Americas 09-16-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16,764
Views: 1,217,938
Posted By Tucson Jim
17 bodies found in w. Mexico. Yikes. ...

17 bodies found in w. Mexico. Yikes.

http://news.yahoo.com/police-17-bodies-dumped-road-western-mexico-173120313.html
Forum: Ride reports 08-25-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By Tucson Jim
Great ride and you going to see some of the most...

Great ride and you going to see some of the most awsome scenery on the planet. Going to the Sun rode was closed in GNP this past June when we were there and it was disappointing to say the least....
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-25-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 25,296
Posted By Tucson Jim
It's a TRAP!!! Return to the ship Will...

It's a TRAP!!! Return to the ship Will Robinson!! They are going to make you buy MORE overpriced helmets!!
Forum: Road warriors 08-25-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,851
Posted By Tucson Jim
I ride alone or with one guy who's style matches...

I ride alone or with one guy who's style matches mine. This past June we did Canada and back, 4200 miles in nine days.

Don't like going slow, don't like traffic, but also don't like being...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 08-25-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 377
Views: 25,296
Posted By Tucson Jim
If I replaced my helmet each time it was dropped...

If I replaced my helmet each time it was dropped I'd have about a thousand helmets in my shed. What would the manager do if you gave him the ADV salute and walked out? Sue you? Call the cops?
...
Forum: Old's Cool 08-23-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11,198
Views: 5,748,367
Posted By Tucson Jim
doggie style with an ADV decal on the back of her...

doggie style with an ADV decal on the back of her head
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-22-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 775
Posted By Tucson Jim
Prairie Creek State Park below Crescent City on...

Prairie Creek State Park below Crescent City on 101 was free, uncrowded, and breathtaking beautiful. Walk on the boardwalk by the visitor center and stand above the salmon stream.
Forum: Canada 08-20-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,449
Posted By Tucson Jim
go through Vacouver on I-5 and just north of...

go through Vacouver on I-5 and just north of Everett, Washington is the Tulalip Casino hotel. Extremely nice place (Bellagio/Venetian nice) with great rooms, restaurants and customer service. Stayed...
Forum: Americas 07-15-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 923
Posted By Tucson Jim
I was just there on June 12 and the road was...

I was just there on June 12 and the road was closed. Big let down to ride there from Tucson and find out it was closed. When you come out on the east side do not stay at the St. Mary lodge, go up...
Forum: Parallel Universe 07-11-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 976
Posted By Tucson Jim
potentially blowing up a motor over a $6 filter? ...

potentially blowing up a motor over a $6 filter? Not even close.

My father in law tried to GIVE me 15 acres of land years ago, told him I didn't want it.

That land is now next to a giant...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-07-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,835
Posted By Tucson Jim
Two weeks ago heading north from the east...

Two weeks ago heading north from the east entrance of Glacier Nat'l park, just below the Chief Mountain border crossing. A cinnamon brown bear the size of a VW bug ran in front of us, silky shiny...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-01-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,771
Posted By Tucson Jim
When my wife and I are watching our grandbaby,...

When my wife and I are watching our grandbaby, that has the croup, and has been crying non-stop for two hours and we finally get him to sleep. The the a$$hole neighbor dickhead on his straight pipe...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-30-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,771
Posted By Tucson Jim
My next door neighbor has a loud piped Harley. ...

My next door neighbor has a loud piped Harley. He seems to be fond of coming home at two in the morning blipping the throttle every three seconds. He is moving out today and I couldn't be happier....
Forum: Orange Crush 06-21-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,010
Posted By Tucson Jim
+1 for Mobil One syn. $10 a quart, good...

+1 for Mobil One syn. $10 a quart, good performance and nearly everyone carries it. You could debate this til the cows come home and never have a definitive answer. As long as it meets the...
Forum: GS Boxers 06-06-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,577
Posted By Tucson Jim
most states have a three day right of recision...

most states have a three day right of recision for any purchase over $1000, meaning you can change your mind and back out.

If the deposit was non-refundable they had to say so in writing when...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-05-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,181
Posted By Tucson Jim
I have an old pill bottle with a roll of quarters...

I have an old pill bottle with a roll of quarters in it for emergency phone calls, car wash, vending machines, parking meters, etc. Two or three $20 bills wrapped to the inside, with a piece of...
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