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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-15-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
No swill allowed! Thank you all for the...

No swill allowed!

Thank you all for the suggestions. I really enjoy a cold beer after a long ride but I will be in a dry county (gasp), so your tips will help tide me over. Bringing along...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-15-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Great idea. Thank you for the tip!

Great idea. Thank you for the tip!
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-14-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Thanks TH, HBN and dmun for the tips! I'm...

Thanks TH, HBN and dmun for the tips!

I'm going to keep everything in their bottles and hope for the best. They will be packed with soft items and I'll make sure they won't come in contact with...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-14-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Hey peeps - n00b question - what's the best...

Hey peeps -

n00b question - what's the best way to carry glass bottled liquids (wine, bourbon, beer) in side-cases over long distances without breaking anything? Is it best to pour them into...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-13-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 282
Posted By Blixa
Will be there with a Dakar and a Ducati.

Will be there with a Dakar and a Ducati.
Forum: Trip Planning 05-10-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 110,155
Posted By Blixa
Yeah, I wish I didn't have to worry about birth...

Yeah, I wish I didn't have to worry about birth control, but I'm a few decades away from it not being a concern. I'm not ready for little Blixas just yet.
Forum: Trip Planning 05-09-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 110,155
Posted By Blixa
That's a terrific idea. Thank you very much for...

That's a terrific idea. Thank you very much for the tip.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-08-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
I like Khanh's/EUBMW in Alexandria. He works...

I like Khanh's/EUBMW in Alexandria. He works mostly on beemers but he services other makes as well. I've never owned a Suzuki and am not familiar with local Suzuki-specific indies. There are some...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-07-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,785
Posted By Blixa
This one's fun: Muse "Knights of Cydonia" ...

This one's fun: Muse "Knights of Cydonia"

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q3Yc3HhSl1Q" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

It gets me in travel mode.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-06-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Thanks Banshee - it really is so beautiful out...

Thanks Banshee - it really is so beautiful out there, but I can see how the killer commute would do me in. But if it were closer, that area wouldn't have any empty roads. The pitfalls of living in...
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
This actually just happened to me in my condo...

This actually just happened to me in my condo parking garage... A maintenance guy saw the whole thing happen. He told me, seriously mind you, "Ya gotta put the side stand down."

Doh! :baldy
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-04-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Out and about near White's Ferry today ...

Out and about near White's Ferry today

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8543/8707856653_43c60bc2a9_b.jpg


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8114/8708979594_ffd1f00086_b.jpg
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
Haha thank you and Lupin for posting your similar...

Haha thank you and Lupin for posting your similar experiences. I thought for sure I was the only one to experience my issue, so I do feel better knowing that's not the case. Keep us posted on how...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-02-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 24,442
Views: 1,273,041
Posted By Blixa
That's a really nice Spitfire. You should take...

That's a really nice Spitfire.
You should take it to the Cars and Coffee at Katie's in Great Falls one of these Saturdays just to show it off, and possibly find a buyer.
Also, maybe the Carlisle...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
Dwayne - Fascinating stuff. Thank you very...

Dwayne -

Fascinating stuff. Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. I've been piecing things together as I've been reading up on possible suspension mods, but what you wrote spells...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
Thank you both for the helpful info. The main...

Thank you both for the helpful info.
The main reason for the new springs is nothing crazy or adventurous - it's just that my bike bounces when I have to do a hard stop. I'm a bit small for my bike...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
Thank you, Wayne! I have some reading to do this...

Thank you, Wayne! I have some reading to do this morning. :clap
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
Thanks guys for your responses. The TT...

Thanks guys for your responses.

The TT spring replacement is a pretty common mod on the F650.com site, that's why I was looking into it. The consensus there seems to be that it's an affordable...
Forum: Thumpers 05-01-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10,713
Views: 1,201,859
Posted By Blixa
Hey peeps - I have a question for you. I'm...

Hey peeps -

I have a question for you. I'm thinking about getting the TT progressive springs for my Dakar. I just wanted to know which oil I should use - the 10 or the 15 wt. I weigh around...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-29-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Thanks for the tip! After I read that, I did a...

Thanks for the tip!
After I read that, I did a search for Snickersville roads and found a nifty map - "NoVA dirt roads" on this site. Good stuff.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-29-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
Hi guys - Do you have any dirt/gravel/fire...

Hi guys -

Do you have any dirt/gravel/fire road recommendations that aren't too far from NoVA for an off-road n00b?

Thanks in advance :wave
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-24-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
I'd aim for getting on 95 at 9:30 at the very...

I'd aim for getting on 95 at 9:30 at the very earliest, if possible (the later the better). Your luck will likely be better in the HOV lane.

66 is the worst. When I find myself sitting in...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-22-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
^ Nice pics!

^ Nice pics!
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-18-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 477
Posted By Blixa
Mind sharing the food recommendation? I will be...

Mind sharing the food recommendation? I will be staying at the resort in May.

(I'm also hoping to squeeze in a ride on 33 to Seneca Rocks while out yonder - I hear that's a good jaunt)
Forum: Americas 04-16-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By Blixa
I hope others chime in with their suggestions. ...

I hope others chime in with their suggestions. :ear

I am curious myself. Would love to return on my bike one day.
Forum: Americas 04-15-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 343
Posted By Blixa
It's been a while since I've been up there, but I...

It's been a while since I've been up there, but I wrote an article (http://motoringconbrio.com/2011/01/07/guest-contributor-leigh-d-on-her-road-trip-to-maines-acadia-national-park/) on a drive (car)...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-12-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,259
Posted By Blixa
I believe the Dakar and Sertao are the same...

I believe the Dakar and Sertao are the same height.

If she can flat-foot a Dakar, we can rule out seat height as a concern. I am envious!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-12-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,071
Posted By Blixa
I don't think anyone mentioned that DC has a ton...

I don't think anyone mentioned that DC has a ton of red light cameras and speed cameras. Something any rider in the District should take into consideration. The police site lists the locations:
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-12-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,259
Posted By Blixa
I suggest something light with mild power...

I suggest something light with mild power delivery that she can flat-foot.

Just for reference, my bike (f650gs single) is pretty light as far as street-legal bikes generally go (420 wet), but when...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-10-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 602
Views: 110,155
Posted By Blixa
Thank you for the tips! I just placed an order...

Thank you for the tips!
I just placed an order on Amazon for an insulated bag.
I don't want to take any chances!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-10-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,712
Views: 440,348
Posted By Blixa
I destroyed the French Dip sandwich last Saturday...

I destroyed the French Dip sandwich last Saturday - too quickly to get a photo. Next time, I'll post something.

The fried pickles are also terrific. I haven't tried the hot chocolate yet but...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-10-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 110,155
Posted By Blixa
Thank you for your suggestions :clap

Thank you for your suggestions :clap
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-10-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,712
Views: 440,348
Posted By Blixa
Good food here (Clifton General Store/Main Street...

Good food here (Clifton General Store/Main Street Pub (http://www.themainstreetpub.net/)): Clifton, VA


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8626204454_a048d89067_z.jpg

It's a popular spot for...
Forum: Trip Planning 04-10-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 602
Views: 110,155
Posted By Blixa
Hey ladies - When on the road, how do you...

Hey ladies -

When on the road, how do you create a temperature-controlled environment for meds that need to be kept within a certain degree range? I'm just asking b/c my BC needs to be kept...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-03-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,849
Posted By Blixa
Nice write-up and photos. Looking forward to...

Nice write-up and photos.
Looking forward to reading more.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-29-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 48,887
Posted By Blixa
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8184/8131709783_018b...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8184/8131709783_018bb7e085_z.jpg

Hitching a ride across the Potomac.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-29-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7,212
Views: 2,190,341
Posted By Blixa
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8601607364_3dd6...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8601607364_3dd68d4ae5_z.jpg

Zorak
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-29-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 23,602
Posted By Blixa
Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing. Glad...

Beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to see you're managing to squeeze in some outside fun on the weekends despite the recent dreary weather.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-27-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3,076
Views: 122,871
Posted By Blixa
I am originally from Philly and used to vacation...

I am originally from Philly and used to vacation with my family in South Jersey- we really liked Strathmere and Stone Harbor - quiet, pretty beach towns. Ocean City (NJ) and Sea Isle City were more...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-27-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,971
Posted By Blixa
"Honey, next time you want to change lanes, could...

"Honey, next time you want to change lanes, could you give me a little more notice? Thank you!"

Say it more nicely? I don't see how anyone could take that personally if said in a friendly...
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