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Forum: Equipment 05-11-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,464
Posted By Stratlanta
The Oly OMD is a great camera for sure. I'd love...

The Oly OMD is a great camera for sure. I'd love to try one.
Forum: Equipment 05-08-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,464
Posted By Stratlanta
I feel exactly the same way and you raise a great...

I feel exactly the same way and you raise a great point. That's why I enjoy the 6D more than the RX100 even though the RX takes great images. Like you, I realized that I like the operation and feel...
Forum: Equipment 05-03-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,464
Posted By Stratlanta
Great, great shots Lost Rider. Excellent examples...

Great, great shots Lost Rider. Excellent examples of what the RX100 can do. I'm taking it with me in a couple of weeks on a bike trip and will play with the screen brightness. Thanks!
Forum: Equipment 05-03-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,464
Posted By Stratlanta
I've gone back and forth on this a bunch of times...

I've gone back and forth on this a bunch of times now. For me - and this is just my opinion - I find that even though they are capable of taking great pictures, I'm constantly disappointed with...
Forum: Road warriors 04-01-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,202
Posted By Stratlanta
Love it. I have the GTL in Silver. Lots of fun.

Love it. I have the GTL in Silver. Lots of fun.
Forum: Equipment 03-31-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By Stratlanta
Yep I've got those and love them. Wearing a pair...

Yep I've got those and love them. Wearing a pair of their non moto jeans at the moment as well.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,308
Posted By Stratlanta
Oh yeah. I've got 5 in the garage at the moment....

Oh yeah. I've got 5 in the garage at the moment. I'm gonna need helmet detox soon. If I didn't have the worlds largest melon I'd have more......
Forum: Equipment 03-20-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,444
Posted By Stratlanta
Women can be so demanding... thankfully I have...

Women can be so demanding... thankfully I have hair so I'm reserving my right to stay fat....
Forum: Equipment 03-18-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,831
Posted By Stratlanta
This seems typical of all of the new Shoei's btw....

This seems typical of all of the new Shoei's btw. I prefer the 3xl RF1100 but could always wear a 2xl if needed - same with their other models, I could always get away with the 2xl (MultiTec, Qwest,...
Forum: Equipment 03-18-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,444
Posted By Stratlanta
Of course... I wear leather chaps under my...

Of course... I wear leather chaps under my ADV-style riding gear....
Forum: Equipment 03-18-2013, 07:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,444
Posted By Stratlanta
Who doesn't? :huh

Who doesn't? :huh
Forum: Equipment 03-18-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,444
Posted By Stratlanta
Yes - you have to embrace the irony! Like when we...

Yes - you have to embrace the irony! Like when we pull into the HD dealership in Cartersville on a Gold Wing and K1600 so we can use their bathrooms..... They LOVE that!
Forum: Equipment 03-16-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,444
Posted By Stratlanta
Harley Pirate style do-rag?

Harley Pirate style do-rag?
Forum: Equipment 02-26-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By Stratlanta
Same here. The 3XL "regular" C3 ALMOST fits me......

Same here. The 3XL "regular" C3 ALMOST fits me... so I have high hopes for the pro. Otherwise, back to the 3XL Shoei RF1100....
Forum: Road warriors 02-18-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,265
Posted By Stratlanta
DL1000 V-Strom for me too. Sold it and miss it.

DL1000 V-Strom for me too. Sold it and miss it.
Forum: Equipment 02-16-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,291
Posted By Stratlanta
I've tried all 3 as well - when I was on a quest...

I've tried all 3 as well - when I was on a quest for a modular.

Nolan - actually very nice but just getting on the upper edge of quality vs price for me. It definitely felt less expensive than...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-09-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 978
Posted By Stratlanta
Exact same experience here: found the Qwest to be...

Exact same experience here: found the Qwest to be very nice and quiet but really hot, and that is a real problem in the SE. Since then I've become a real fan of the RF1100. It is louder for sure, but...
Forum: Equipment 02-08-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 342
Posted By Stratlanta
Yeah, I've got an Olympia jacket in either 3XL or...

Yeah, I've got an Olympia jacket in either 3XL or 4XL that I really like. It fits well and is a high quality piece of gear. I believe it's a Moab. Olympia can be hard though because various jackets...
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 600
Posted By Stratlanta
I have no skin in the Mayer game at all - but I...

I have no skin in the Mayer game at all - but I tried one. Review is here - linking rather than typing the whole thing over. Hope it helps!
...
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,567
Posted By Stratlanta
I've got one of these. It's well made and seems...

I've got one of these. It's well made and seems to address what you are looking for...
http://www.foxcreekleather.com/280-mens-summer-motorcycle-jackets/983-vented-cordura-racing-jacket...
Forum: Road warriors 12-14-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,903
Posted By Stratlanta
congrats - I've had mine about a year now - love...

congrats - I've had mine about a year now - love it.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-30-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 33,991
Posted By Stratlanta
My very first bike was exactly like this (this...

My very first bike was exactly like this (this one isn't mine) - '79 (I think but could be wrong) Yamaha DT250. They seem to be selling now for more than we paid for it at the time. I loved that bike...
Forum: Equipment 10-26-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Stratlanta
MultiTec fit my head as well. Only other helmets...

MultiTec fit my head as well. Only other helmets I've found that are even close to being options are the Shoei RF1100 (my favorite but not flip up) and the new Nolan N104 (flip up). The RF1100 is the...
Forum: Equipment 02-17-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,932
Posted By Stratlanta
This would be my opinion as well after owning...

This would be my opinion as well after owning both helmets. With that said though, you may want to strongly consider the RF1100. I've owned almost every other Shoei and the RF1100 is my favorite by a...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 10-06-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,059
Posted By Stratlanta
I'd like to know as well because honestly, there...

I'd like to know as well because honestly, there are not strong enough words to describe how much I loathe mapsource. I've tried... I really have...
Forum: Vendors 09-12-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,319
Posted By Stratlanta
Thank you sir!

Thank you sir!
Forum: Vendors 09-12-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,319
Posted By Stratlanta
I'd love to get into an Arai but haven't had any...

I'd love to get into an Arai but haven't had any luck finding one that fits my ridiculous melon. The helmet that fits me the best is a 3XL Shoei RF1100 - any thoughts on how the fit of these two...
Forum: Equipment 09-12-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,270
Posted By Stratlanta
I have both of these jackets as well and love...

I have both of these jackets as well and love them (not currently hi-vis, but I'm looking at the hi-vis versions for the future). Tourmaster gets slagged on a bit because they aren't made of titanium...
Forum: Beasts 09-02-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,873
Posted By Stratlanta
When I bought my V, my priorities were:...

When I bought my V, my priorities were: comfortable riding position (bad back), generous suspension travel (see previous note), reasonably priced, versatile, good power but not so much to really get...
Forum: Beasts 09-02-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,525
Posted By Stratlanta
On mine, I had the bearings and front end checked...

On mine, I had the bearings and front end checked twice before changing the tire. No issues there. The tire fixed it. Just fyi.
Forum: Beasts 09-01-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,525
Posted By Stratlanta
I had the same problem - it just got...

I had the same problem - it just got progressively worse. Turns out it was the front tire. You wouldn't have known it by looking at it - it seemed fine. Put a new front on and wobble is completely...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 08-09-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,881
Posted By Stratlanta
That's a great looking bike - really nice, clean...

That's a great looking bike - really nice, clean lines. I've been thinking about doing something similar recently, but more of a bobber or FL style. What frame did you use on this build?
Forum: Beasts 07-27-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By Stratlanta
That's correct. Great tire until it started the...

That's correct. Great tire until it started the shaking though - sucker sticks like glue and is very predictable.
Forum: Beasts 07-26-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By Stratlanta
While I can't answer your question specifically...

While I can't answer your question specifically (bias v radial), you may want to keep in mind that the front T/As are fairly notorious for developing headshake issues. My front TA was a great tire,...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 07-19-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 391
Posted By Stratlanta
mrbreeze - I've been here since '95 and lived in...

mrbreeze - I've been here since '95 and lived in a number of different locations. Shoot me a PM if you'd like and I'd be happy to help!
Forum: Equipment 07-10-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,025
Posted By Stratlanta
have to admit that customer service and...

have to admit that customer service and reputation means quite a bit to me. As I get older I tend to "vote with my wallet" more and more. Thanks for the input so far!
Forum: Equipment 07-04-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,183
Posted By Stratlanta
I see a lot of threads on this and a lot of...

I see a lot of threads on this and a lot of opinions - many of them very good and based on experience. But the thing I noticed was that I had to determine whether I wanted additional padding, or if I...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-29-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,687
Posted By Stratlanta
Love it! Just finished this trip a month ago and...

Love it! Just finished this trip a month ago and it was spectacular. We did it from North to South and loved every second of it...

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/ewhip17/IMG_0161.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-18-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2,057
Views: 261,977
Posted By Stratlanta
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/ewhip17/IMG...

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/ewhip17/IMG_0108.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/ewhip17/IMG_0132.jpg
Forum: Equipment 06-15-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By Stratlanta
We use the Sena SMH-10. I use a full face but my...

We use the Sena SMH-10. I use a full face but my dad uses an open face on his GL1800. No problems with the Sena at all. Some wind noise when the channel is open but we can communicate fine up through...
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