Forum: Road warriors
09-11-2012, 10:55 AM
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Forum: Racing
10-24-2011, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 265
Views: 45,064
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Forum: Road warriors
10-15-2010, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 222
Views: 14,835
I don't consider myself brand loyal, but I do...
I don't consider myself brand loyal, but I do tend to favor Yamahas and Suzukis.
I'm pretty pragmatic, so given bikes with roughly equal capabilities, I'll faver the cheaper, reliabler and/or...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-23-2010, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 325
Views: 82,329
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Forum: Racing
09-17-2010, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
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Forum: Road warriors
09-17-2010, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 325
Views: 82,329
Thought I'd throw up a pic of my new Midnight...
Thought I'd throw up a pic of my new Midnight Roadliner.
<img src="http://gallery.me.com/theovenmits/100029/DSC_0007/web.jpg?ver=12847082840001" border="0" alt="" />
Hm, I'd like to make this...
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Forum: Racing
09-16-2010, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
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Forum: Road warriors
09-15-2010, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 10,098
While I opted to go big for my newest bike...
While I opted to go big for my newest bike (Roadliner) I have a pragmatic nature and a deep respect for the concept of 'enough'. I applaud those of us who do big things with little bikes!
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Forum: Road warriors
09-08-2010, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 888
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Forum: Road warriors
09-07-2010, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 888
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Forum: Road warriors
09-06-2010, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 888
Cruiser luggage suggestions solicited
So I'm thinking about getting a cruiser (probably a Roadliner) and will be needing luggage - problem is I'm faced with a choice between something very expensive (OEM Yamaha or Corbin) or something...
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Forum: Racing
08-31-2010, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,327
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Forum: Racing
08-30-2010, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,327
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Forum: Racing
08-30-2010, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,327
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Forum: Racing
08-27-2010, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 2,327
I've thought for a number of years that Ducati...
I've thought for a number of years that Ducati should dump the twins for production-class racing and go ahead and make an L-4 engine for WSBK and a race-replica bike. Keep the classic twins for the...
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Forum: Racing
07-20-2010, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
You've raised another issue about Mladin that...
You've raised another issue about Mladin that doesn't sit well with many race fans: He smashed the AMA field, but never raised his sites to a more competitive environment (I know, he rode a Gilera ...
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Forum: Racing
07-15-2010, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
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Forum: Racing
07-08-2010, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,506
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Forum: Racing
07-08-2010, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,506
Yeah, basically. I don't know about any...
Yeah, basically. I don't know about any drunkenness, and he may not be a natural talent as a broadcaster, but I'd rather listen to Freddie than Green, because if he remembers one single thing about...
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Forum: Racing
07-07-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,506
I'd be willing to give Freddie credit because...
I'd be willing to give Freddie credit because he's a technical commentator, not color - or at least he should be. As a 3-time World Champion, he gets my respect.
As an aside, I met him in his...
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Forum: Racing
07-07-2010, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,506
No one was as bad as Brian Drebber. Couldn't...
No one was as bad as Brian Drebber. Couldn't announce a wet dream with a script.
That being said, Jonathan Green (WSB) seems to get a pass from most folks, but he's almost as bad. I'm sure he's a...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-06-2010, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,401
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Forum: Racing
06-25-2010, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
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Forum: Racing
06-25-2010, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
When does Ducati's contract with Marlboro...
When does Ducati's contract with Marlboro (RJReynolds or whatever) expire? Surely, they can't stay interested in sponsoring a team for long when they can't put their name on the bikes ... Ducati will...
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Forum: Racing
06-24-2010, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 195
Views: 18,529
Austin is almost as image-conscious as Dallas,...
Austin is almost as image-conscious as Dallas, and doesn't have the F1-related baggage. Probably a lot of well-heeled, internationally-minded race fans.
Houston's got the money, but not as much...
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Forum: Racing
06-22-2010, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 195
Views: 18,529
Strictly speaking, it's not geography that's...
Strictly speaking, it's not geography that's being referenced here, it's history. Count the Flags.
For what it's worth, Austin is very cosmopolitan - it's like a little bit of Cali in the middle...
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Forum: Racing
06-20-2010, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,257
Now, I couldn't follow the commentary, but I...
Now, I couldn't follow the commentary, but I couldn't see any disrespect from VR directed toward DP (unless you're counting leaving DP out of the shenanigans with Loris, a fellow Italian). As for the...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-08-2010, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,411
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Forum: Vendors
04-12-2010, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,235
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Forum: Racing
04-11-2010, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
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Forum: Racing
02-10-2010, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 214,589
This time last year, a lot of folks were like...
This time last year, a lot of folks were like "yeah, Ben may actually win races this year"
This was followed by a record string of pole positions, and winning HALF of all the races. (oh yeah, and...
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Forum: Racing
01-30-2010, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 2,402
Views: 100,399
Know what I think? Doesn't matter, I'm going to...
Know what I think? Doesn't matter, I'm going to tell anyways ...
Since one of the rationalizations for racing has always been that it drives technology forward and advances eventually trickle down...
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Forum: Beasts
11-16-2009, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,915
So is the bike for you or for him? If it's for...
So is the bike for you or for him? If it's for him, why does he need 90+ hp? I have a Wee with 60-ish and it's plenty for me, and I'm a pretty big guy (250+). If the 35-odd hp in his KLR is good...
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Forum: Vendors
11-13-2009, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 263
Views: 55,072
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Forum: Road warriors
11-12-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,152
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Forum: Racing
11-08-2009, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 230
Views: 11,253
Which bike, though? He wasn't particularly fast...
Which bike, though? He wasn't particularly fast on the Honda V5. My theory (trounce it if you will) is that the Stoner/Desmosedici800 combo is a match made in heaven - they were made for each other....
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Forum: Racing
11-05-2009, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 3,076
Views: 161,425
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Forum: Equipment
11-04-2009, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 767
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Forum: Equipment
11-04-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 767
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Forum: Equipment
11-04-2009, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 767
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