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Forum: Road warriors 05-18-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,764
Posted By High Hope
Well, everything is complicated to me, I have two...

Well, everything is complicated to me, I have two left hands shaped like hams. :lol3 Actually, it was just a lot of parts, shims of varying thicknesses to relocate existing bike hardware, and my...
Forum: Road warriors 05-18-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,026
Posted By High Hope
I think that bike is kind of cool, hunkered down...

I think that bike is kind of cool, hunkered down and horizontal looking. If you ditched the toilet-paper roll rear light and the paper-towel roll instrument binnacle it would be even better. I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-18-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,764
Posted By High Hope
New Goodies

I took my brand new bike to Twisted Throttle here in RI on Friday. It is a great business, they were prepping for a big open house Saturday but Jim, the master technician, had agreed to install my...
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,764
Posted By High Hope
The bags look nice, size seems a good compromise...

The bags look nice, size seems a good compromise too. I'm going for an SW Motech rack w Bags Connection PVC juts like the ones on the Twisted Throttle project bike. A few other mods and I'll be...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,764
Posted By High Hope
Thanks, I bought the bike un-tested and was...

Thanks, I bought the bike un-tested and was pretty nervous.

Docwells, I just signed up for the seat purchase, thanks for the heads-up. It will take cajones to rip apart a brand new seat, but...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,764
Posted By High Hope
My New DCT --First Ride

My new bike arrived yesterday and I rode 60 miles. First impressions are really good.

I was experiencing clutch-lever withdrawal in the parking lot and thought, wow, was this a mistake? After...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-03-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
Hey gentlemen and ladies. I stopped by Razee's...

Hey gentlemen and ladies. I stopped by Razee's today because I've learned my new Honda automatic has arrived. It should be ready, registered and good to go this Friday. I'll put some break-in...
Forum: Road warriors 03-10-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 88,754
Posted By High Hope
I will be getting a 2013 DCT in April, acc'd to...

I will be getting a 2013 DCT in April, acc'd to the dealer. That may mean May, I don't know. :lol3

According to the dealership, the DCT is only available in silver, the red is a choice on the...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-19-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
[QUOTE=EvilClown;20755657]http://evilclown.smugmug...

[QUOTE=EvilClown;20755657]http://evilclown.smugmug.com/Friends/Snowmobiling-in-Maine-February/i-Gw7nWCP/0/L/IMAG2381-L.jpg
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-16-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 570
Views: 14,934
Posted By High Hope
Well dammit to hell, this is a fine mess: ...

Well dammit to hell, this is a fine mess:

2013 Commencement

Graduate & Post-Graduate:
Thursday, May 16

Undergraduate:
Saturday, May 18
Forum: Road warriors 02-16-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 686,764
Posted By High Hope
I just ordered a 2013 NC700 after coming from an...

I just ordered a 2013 NC700 after coming from an 1150 GS Adventure. A bad left leg and foot forced me to stop riding a couple of years ago, so when this automatic appeared I was pretty pleased. Then...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-16-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
Thanks NHBill, I'm in too!

Thanks NHBill, I'm in too!
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-16-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 570
Views: 14,934
Posted By High Hope
WHACO: The Right Kind of Crowd, and No Crowding. ...

WHACO: The Right Kind of Crowd, and No Crowding.
(To paraphrase a snooty Englishman's description of 30s auto racing in Britain. Mercury, help out here?)

I'm checking the university's...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-15-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
Hey PWRCRZR, good to hear from you. The Whaco...

Hey PWRCRZR, good to hear from you. The Whaco has been mentioned but I can't find it. Post up a link? Thanks, and I look forward to riding with the Maineiacs again! :freaky
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-15-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
Done. :clap Mid-March pick-up date, a 2013 with...

Done. :clap Mid-March pick-up date, a 2013 with heated grips, 12v outlet, and center stand.

OK, I'm in for Recompense. I'm in for CroMag. If necessary I can do a sticker or two, too. :evil
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-14-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
:lol3 I'm still kicking. I loved that GS, seeing...

:lol3 I'm still kicking. I loved that GS, seeing her again makes me, well, dewy-eyed all over again...

2twisted, I'm happy to hear the bike's been good to you!

I just bought a pair of used...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-13-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
I forgot what I wanted to ask. :lol3. Does that...

I forgot what I wanted to ask. :lol3. Does that slick Honda have 17s, and if so, what brand are those tires? I loved my TKCs and would like to think about something like that for the NC700 which...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-13-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm convincing...

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm convincing myself that the bike is a good idea. When I sold my GS (to a Maineiac, IIRC) I gave/sold almost everything with it, cover, bags, boots, jackets, and so...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-12-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 35,471
Views: 1,926,690
Posted By High Hope
Hey Mainiacs!

High Hope here, pondering the State-of-the-Universe. I hope all are well and planning adventures for spring. It looks like Recompence was great :clap. Its been too long! So, I am healed up as...
Forum: Beasts 11-20-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
Hi Kaw! :wave Good to hear from you. So, what...

Hi Kaw! :wave
Good to hear from you. So, what do you think about this automatic Honda? And word from other riders?
Forum: Beasts 11-19-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
Hey Huck, hope all is well. We'll see how this...

Hey Huck, hope all is well. We'll see how this Honda plan works out...maybe some springtime :freaky is in order?

PS I lost track of Cordell. I know he moved lock, stock and barrel to New Mexico,...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
Wow, this is so good to hear from the group from...

Wow, this is so good to hear from the group from up north. Man, we've had some fun, and I can't believe the White Terror occurred five years ago...my son was 11, now he's driving :cry. I'm not sure...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
I always thought the Buell was a cool cool bike. ...

I always thought the Buell was a cool cool bike. Sorta thought of buying one in the olden days, but the GSA took precedence, and after that the Buell HD drama scared me off. Thanks for your input...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
Beemerphile, thanks. Can you post pics? Where...

Beemerphile, thanks. Can you post pics? Where did you find lower pegs (I like to stretch out, cramp easily)? What did the suspension work cost you?

And lastly, do you want to sell your bike? ...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 04:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
Thanks Mr Grumpy. Cyberspace is a wonderful...

Thanks Mr Grumpy. Cyberspace is a wonderful thing, who would've figured a Uly web site in the UK featuring an NC700 write-up? Anyway, Lars' conditions in Olde England look like fall in New England,...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 03:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,012
Posted By High Hope
NC700X: Some Questions and Advice?

I sold my '02 1150 GS Adv several years ago following a skiing accident that destroyed my left leg. Man, I'm missing it!

The Honda NC700x with auto dual clutch looks like an appealing way to...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-27-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 953
Views: 71,136
Posted By High Hope
Hi 2twisted, sorry to hear about the crash, and...

Hi 2twisted, sorry to hear about the crash, and glad that you're on the mend. Seriously, if the GS 1150 is in a bad way I would sell you mine, bumble-bee '02 GS-Adv ready to ride and fully farkled,...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 07-24-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 953
Views: 71,136
Posted By High Hope
To my best friendly rabble (Shrine, Evil, Baiku,...

To my best friendly rabble (Shrine, Evil, Baiku, Beez...the list gets really, really ugly, quickly :rofl.) I'm in. I'm doing the stickers. I'll be on a BMW. Well, not exactly ON. IN a BMW. I bought...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-09-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
That would be good, and a vodka and tonic would...

That would be good, and a vodka and tonic would hit the spot, too...just suggesting, that's all. :lol3
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-08-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
Hey, glad you liked the "2010 Part Two" version,...

Hey, glad you liked the "2010 Part Two" version, it was my pleasure. And Kaw-i, yes, next year I am definitely IN; sorry I missed the fun this year but am looking forward to riding next year.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-03-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
I think I have everybody on my list. Swag, it is...

I think I have everybody on my list. Swag, it is coming. Mail will go out tmrw. If you don't get your party favor please PM me and I'll forward a sticker.

Hope to see you in the spring! :D
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-01-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
Mike, not a problem. Just PM me with full name,...

Mike, not a problem. Just PM me with full name, address, zip and I'll handle the rest.

Glad to hear the weekend was a smashing success...wish I could've been there! Next year for sure. BTW,...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-01-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
Schwaag?

OK hardy, rustic riders:

I have stickers for Evil's Wonderful Bash 2010, and will be happy to distribute to all attendees. If you want one here's how. PM me with:

First and Last Name ...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-01-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
That, Clowners, looks like a great time. Wish I...

That, Clowners, looks like a great time. Wish I had made it.

So, is it safe to assume that the owner of the "Sally Mobile" already took a weekend's worth of abuse, and no more is needed? :lol3...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 10-24-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 539
Views: 19,625
Posted By High Hope
The weekend is nearly upon us and it looks like a...

The weekend is nearly upon us and it looks like a great group of reprobates friends. BBQ is good, and hopefully Ranger Rick has lots of fire wood too.

I count about 30 riders on the first page. ...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-26-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 38,526
Posted By High Hope
CroMag 2010: It's da' People, Yo!

Clark, thanks for another excellent event. Next year you bringing your D/S, right?!? Great weather, food, fire, and riding, too! :lol3

Kudos to you :bow Shrineclown.
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-20-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 38,526
Posted By High Hope
:lol3

:lol3
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-20-2010, 04:37 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 38,526
Posted By High Hope
Garand, I'm interested. Where/when? I'm coming...

Garand, I'm interested. Where/when? I'm coming up from Providence, could shoot out 146 to Worcester (:huh ) and beyond. I'd like to do the PDR if possible, leave enough time to get to camp, set up...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-20-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 38,526
Posted By High Hope
Central MA (Orange Airport Rt. 202) meet-up Friday?

Any CroMags heading out of central Mass on Fri? Interest in meeting at the 202 Sunoco Dunkin' Donuts near Orange Airport, MA for a start, then ride north, either roads or PDR?

I'll be coming in...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-20-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 38,526
Posted By High Hope
RedRiderMass and Classyd, I'm hoping to be in...

RedRiderMass and Classyd, I'm hoping to be in Mass on Friday at noon. There's a good ADV rider meetup spot at the Sunoco gas station on Rt 202, at the intersection of 202 and Rt.2 near the Orange...
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