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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Yesterday, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5,474
Views: 274,275
Posted By mb90535im
That ain't a rule. Phideaux will be along...

That ain't a rule.

Phideaux will be along shortly to straighten us out, but I think you've still got the tag, subject to Brucing as are all the N GA Tags without any grace time for placing a new...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Yesterday, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By mb90535im
:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap...

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Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By mb90535im
60K on the bike. I'm heavy (270) and ride...

60K on the bike.

I'm heavy (270) and ride reasonably "spirited" with lots of rough Forrest Service roads in the region.

To the guy who has a spare, hold that thought please. Don't think I'm...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Yesterday, 08:54 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
I had not. Interesting looking small bike. ...

I had not. Interesting looking small bike.
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/firstrides/122_1308_2014_honda_grom_first_look/47003651+w620/122-1308-01-o+2014-Honda-Grom+.jpg
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By mb90535im
Yes, I was following your posts and forgot to...

Yes, I was following your posts and forgot to "knock on wood" when I was thinking back on how reliable my bike has been. Jinxed myself.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Yesterday, 06:24 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Well, it's probably about time for me to retire...

Well, it's probably about time for me to retire to something like a Honda CT-90 anyway. (not)
Forum: GS Boxers Yesterday, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By mb90535im
Not a great start to the weekend (Final Drive)

Having your mechanic call on a Friday afternoon to tell you about the metal bits and pieces coming out of your GS's final drive is not a great start to the weekend. Dangit.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains Yesterday, 04:52 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Having your mechanic call on a Friday afternoon...

Having your mechanic call on a Friday afternoon to tell you about the metal bits and pieces coming out of your GS's final drive is not a great start to the weekend. Dangit.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 607
Posted By mb90535im
Preventing Dry Rot - front and Rear Drive Shaft Boots

Currently having my 60K service done and am replacing both the front and rear drive shaft rubber boots on my '05 R1200GS due to tears and dry rot.

Just curious if there are any common...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-17-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,713
Posted By mb90535im
I agree. Never had an opportunity to ride with a...

I agree. Never had an opportunity to ride with a RDL, and I'm perfectly satisfied with my Corbin, but the RDL does look comfy and only negative comments I've ever read about them related to...
Forum: GS Boxers 05-16-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 339
Posted By mb90535im
Main concern would be if the leak was severe...

Main concern would be if the leak was severe enough to get oil on the front discs. A few drops, like others said, nothing to worry about.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-13-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,713
Posted By mb90535im
When I bought my GS the original owner gave me...

When I bought my GS the original owner gave me three seats:

The original stock seat
A lowered Mayer (not sure which Mayer)
A lowered Sargent

I rode the bike home approx 300 miles on the...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-05-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 380
Posted By mb90535im
19/9 north out of Dahlonega, Hwy 129 north across...

19/9 north out of Dahlonega, Hwy 129 north across Blood Mtn, 180 west across Wolf Pen Gap to Suches and TWO, 60 north to Dial, Newport and Big Creek Rds South to Hwy 52. Through Ellijay and west on...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-05-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Let's go do some creek crossings. BYOB (bring...

Let's go do some creek crossings. BYOB (bring your own boat).
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-02-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
They're all around N GA and can get big enough to...

They're all around N GA and can get big enough to startle the crap out of you.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-30-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,396
Posted By mb90535im
Guy posts an ad. I call within about 15 minutes...

Guy posts an ad. I call within about 15 minutes and tell him I will take it if he can hold it 3 wks with deposit. He said no deposit required, it's mine.

I showed up 3 weeks later, hand him...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-29-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 11,763
Posted By mb90535im
That kind of bullshit pisses me off too. Sorry...

That kind of bullshit pisses me off too. Sorry it ruined your weekend Fido, cause that was one fine riding day up till that.
I don't even want to speculate about what might have transpired had I...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-29-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 708
Posted By mb90535im
Seems high to me. I bought my single owner 2005...

Seems high to me. I bought my single owner 2005 R1200GS in June 2008 with 17K miles and the following farkles for an even $10,000.

Original Farkles by Previous Owner – as of June 2008
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-29-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 586
Posted By mb90535im
Yes, here is that thread. ...

Yes, here is that thread.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880577
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-27-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
That does sound like a kick ass day, but having...

That does sound like a kick ass day, but having had my ankle pinned once by the GS in the water there, no way I'd try Cashes Valley at these levels.

Maybe on a smaller bike with at least a couple...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-27-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By mb90535im
GA State Trooper - "Mr. B, you know we have kids...

GA State Trooper - "Mr. B, you know we have kids on crotch rockets hurt and killed up here all the time."

Me - "Do I look kike a kid on a crotch rocket, sir?" (I'm 56, 6'4", 275, on my GS,)
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-27-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 586
Posted By mb90535im
Saw a post on here just the other day of...

Saw a post on here just the other day of someone's friend in the Grant Park who had their Duc stolen.

I hate thieves.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-27-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Let me try again. Here is the pic. ...

Let me try again.

Here is the pic.

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/936936_4665553847390_1319400508_n.jpg

...and here is the caption with the back story, posted by an old...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-26-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Some of you more hard core dirt guys might...

Some of you more hard core dirt guys might appreciate this.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4665553847390&set=a.1502161684563.2062745.1549853869&type=1&relevant_count=1&ref=nf
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-24-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 11,763
Posted By mb90535im
Long live the Beaver!

Long live the Beaver!
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 608
Posted By mb90535im
I have not been keeping up with prices, so I...

I have not been keeping up with prices, so I really don't know. I have been told on multiple occasions that the deal I got in '08 was a great one.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-24-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 608
Posted By mb90535im
I would go with the R1200 GS although from my...

I would go with the R1200 GS although from my purchase experience (bought an '05 fully farkled in June '08 with 17K on it for $10,000) I think it is overpriced.

I like my servo assisted ABS...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-23-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 363
Posted By mb90535im
I have a ~70 mile all FS road loop through the...

I have a ~70 mile all FS road loop through the Cohuttas with side trips for great creek crossings, etc. depending on weather. Pretty much an all day trip.

Be sure to post up again when your...
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 723
Posted By mb90535im
The main thing I would want to physically examine...

The main thing I would want to physically examine would be the bike's maintenance history records.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 278
Posted By mb90535im
They can sure save a lot of damage to those...

They can sure save a lot of damage to those expensive valve covers in an accidental tip over.
Forum: GS Boxers 04-23-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 754
Posted By mb90535im
+1 Just last week replaced POS K-76's with...

+1

Just last week replaced POS K-76's with Metzeler Tourances. Prior to the new Tourances it had gotten so bad I thought my bike was falling apart, especially on low speed turns.

Problem...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-23-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 363
Posted By mb90535im
I have a cabin in the Ellijay area and am there...

I have a cabin in the Ellijay area and am there practically every weekend. Would be happy to show you around the Cohuttas if I'm in town that week.

What bike(s) are you bringing?
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 118
Posted By mb90535im
Alpinestar Scouts Sliders/Protectors

Anyone here installed toe sliders/protectors on your Alpinestar Scouts boots and if so, what brand/model and where did you source them.

As hard as I try I can't seem to keep the outside edge of...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-20-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 11,763
Posted By mb90535im
Nice seeing everyone this morning. Wish I was up...

Nice seeing everyone this morning. Wish I was up there with you folks this evening, knocking back a sip or two.

I left the cabin in Ellijay at 7:00 this morning with the temp outside at 38. It...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-17-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Managed a day off. Riding weekdays is great. ...

Managed a day off. Riding weekdays is great. There were a few riders out, but not many.

Scrubbing in a set of Metzelers. Left Dalton around 8:00. Great scenery overlooking Lake Ocoee.
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-14-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Heads Up on Some Gear Deals

Out kicking around doing some shopping with the wife yesterday and in a place called "The Sundry Store" just north of downtown Etowah TN on US411 on the right if going north I found some gear by...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-10-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 11,763
Posted By mb90535im
Looking like work is going to screw me over...

Looking like work is going to screw me over (again) so don't count me or Lynne in on any of your food planning RC.
Forum: Equipment 04-08-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 695
Posted By mb90535im
Would love to know the secret of how you guys are...

Would love to know the secret of how you guys are getting such high mileage out of a set of Tourances.

I get 6-7K out of the rear and maybe 10-12K front out of the original formula Tourances.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-06-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 27,452
Views: 1,867,315
Posted By mb90535im
Dang. You folks ride safe and have fun. ...

Dang.

You folks ride safe and have fun. I'm stuck here at the cabin with the GS, completely out of rubber, back in Dalton. Work has completely screwed up my riding this spring. Have fresh...
Forum: GS Boxers 03-21-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,282
Posted By mb90535im
That is correct.

That is correct.
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