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Forum: Some Assembly Required Today, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,954
Views: 394,515
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I'd enjoy meeting you.

I'd enjoy meeting you.
Forum: Alaska Yesterday, 05:56 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 17,531
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Hello Drunk Uncle -- I could be persuaded to...

Hello Drunk Uncle --

I could be persuaded to sleep indoors. :D

PM with cost and dates you've reserved. Thanks for making this available.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Yesterday, 09:37 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 41,278
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I know exactly where you took that picture. ...

I know exactly where you took that picture. Lovely stretch there.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-23-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 32,761
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Looks sweet! That's one shiny ironworker in...

Looks sweet!

That's one shiny ironworker in the background. They only look like that for a couple of weeks... :rofl
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-23-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,954
Views: 394,515
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Do I infer correctly that you'll be at D2D? I...

Do I infer correctly that you'll be at D2D? I will be there (doG willing & the creek don't rise).

a
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-23-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 32,761
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I assume that is at Tech Shop? That's so...

I assume that is at Tech Shop?

That's so cool they have that gear. Neither of our local locations have powder coating.

I did find a local vendor that seems to do pretty good work, and is...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-21-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 32,761
Posted By Roadracer_Al
A man with your "mad skillz, yo!" can easily make...

A man with your "mad skillz, yo!" can easily make cables.

I have a stash of bicycle brake cable, and a bunch of old throttle cables lying around for the hardware. The hardware isn't even all that...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-21-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,799
Posted By Roadracer_Al
You could put it inside a bellows, as well.

You could put it inside a bellows, as well.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-21-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 60,512
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Well that is a big suck. I did the same...

Well that is a big suck.

I did the same thing road racing (except assisted by a thoughtful Ducati, which ran over me).

I had to have a plate and screws put in -- apparently, the collar bone...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-21-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,102
Views: 558,340
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Ya, this. I was impressed with the rapidness...

Ya, this.

I was impressed with the rapidness with which she went over the top.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-21-2013, 12:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,799
Posted By Roadracer_Al
My neighbor has a prosthetic below his left knee....

My neighbor has a prosthetic below his left knee. He had a CB750A for a while (automagic transmission), and loved it.

He has mentioned several times wanting to get back into bikes, and asked if I...
Forum: Face plant 05-20-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,967
Posted By Roadracer_Al
It is possible that your step-son hit something...

It is possible that your step-son hit something in the road.

IMHO, and I'm not a lawyer, so free advice is worth is price... if you approach the court with photos of the damage, and a number of...
Forum: Face plant 05-20-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,539
Posted By Roadracer_Al
First thing I thought, too. ...

First thing I thought, too.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee110/RedDwarf81/IMG_5287.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-19-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 2,102
Views: 558,340
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Is it just me or is that guy's throttle control...

Is it just me or is that guy's throttle control appalling?
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 60,512
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Zina (RacerWife) would be happy to introduce you...

Zina (RacerWife) would be happy to introduce you to swimming in the Bay. I think she likes that better than motorcycles.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-11-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 60,512
Posted By Roadracer_Al
When I lived in Maryland, I dated a gal that...

When I lived in Maryland, I dated a gal that raced J32s on the Chesapeake. Whenever the skipper was expecting a big wind day, I'd get invited to grind. About half the time, the big wind never...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 05-11-2013, 10:03 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 32,761
Posted By Roadracer_Al
You're dating yourself. Nobody under 25 even...

You're dating yourself. Nobody under 25 even knows who Chevy Chase is. :rofl

Looking good! I'm having "project finishing envy"! I'm busy making luggage racks for our upcoming trip to Alaska. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2,102
Views: 558,340
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Nice!!

Nice!!
Forum: Thumpers 05-06-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Solid bar or tube? I also used Pelicans,...

Solid bar or tube?

I also used Pelicans, although mine are 1550s.

I have a KTM luggage rack, and I chose the Happy Trails mounting hardware. Mine are flush with the top of the seat, which...
Forum: Equipment 04-29-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Roadracer_Al
The SW Motec electrified connection kits appear...

The SW Motec electrified connection kits appear to offer both the upper and lower parts, as well as some wiring and what seems to be a voltage regulator.... for $180.

Sounds like the Cortech...
Forum: Equipment 04-28-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Gas Cap Tankbag Mounting Hardware: Opinions?

As the title suggests, I'm looking for opinions about the different versions of the tank bag mounting ring hardware.

My wife & I both have bikes with plastic fairings which interfere with the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,689
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I'm a lot better at buying bikes than selling...

I'm a lot better at buying bikes than selling them.

I must be a Craig's List Asshat Magnet. I've been trying to sell a Ninja 650 recently. I bought it cheap - it was crashed and had a lot of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,562
Posted By Roadracer_Al
You can actually see the neurons fire and signal...

You can actually see the neurons fire and signal "rut roh" -- the head comes up, the arms stiffen.

He was not looking anywhere near far enough ahead.
Forum: Thumpers 04-28-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Sure sounds like it. Smell the engine oil --...

Sure sounds like it. Smell the engine oil -- does it smell burned? If so, it's definitely clutch.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-25-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 329,681
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Thangyew! I'll be here until Sunday, don't forget...

Thangyew! I'll be here until Sunday, don't forget to tip your waiters and waitresses. :rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-25-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2,102
Views: 558,340
Posted By Roadracer_Al
That gives me the whips and jingles just watching...

That gives me the whips and jingles just watching it. I think had that happened next to me, I'd have soiled myself.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-25-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 204,209
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I'm surprised you mounted them with the...

I'm surprised you mounted them with the reservoirs pointing forward. The "usual" orientation is with the reservoirs to the rear.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-25-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 32,761
Posted By Roadracer_Al
In some states, you start with a titled frame,...

In some states, you start with a titled frame, saw off everything behind the VIN-stamped headstock and "customize" from there.

In some states, it is possible to start completely from scratch, and...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 04-24-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 32,761
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Looking good! So... have you learned your...

Looking good!

So... have you learned your lesson yet... when are you going to just do your own frame from scratch? :rofl
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-24-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 329,681
Posted By Roadracer_Al
The guy with the badge decides how much of your...

The guy with the badge decides how much of your time his is going to waste... today;
How much of your time he is going to waste when your court date comes up... in 3 months;
How much of your...
Forum: Thumpers 04-24-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Good info, thanks. Next time I have an afternoon...

Good info, thanks. Next time I have an afternoon to tinker, I'll have a look at it.
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Yes, in fact. I had this happen on the front...

Yes, in fact. I had this happen on the front brake of a CB750 not long after I bought it.

My theory is that some water gets into the system, and causes a bit of rust or corrosion in the caliper,...
Forum: Thumpers 04-23-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I've cleaned it twice, but that doesn't solve the...

I've cleaned it twice, but that doesn't solve the flickering LCD - which is the primary function of the speedo.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-23-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 329,681
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Tell that to the guy with the smart uniform and...

Tell that to the guy with the smart uniform and gun. Sometimes being right doesn't make a damn bit of difference.
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Nope, 2008 Enduro.

Nope, 2008 Enduro.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-22-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 3,920
Views: 329,681
Posted By Roadracer_Al
I admit to my share of blame in this tale -- I...

I admit to my share of blame in this tale -- I requested a goodwill replacement of a known bad part (MFG knows this part fails, it's part of the DOT required safety equipment, they have a redesigned...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 09:26 AM
Replies: 2,102
Views: 558,340
Posted By Roadracer_Al
They found my car only slightly before the...

They found my car only slightly before the fuckers that stole it got the engine out. $9k in damage -- most of it labor and a new convertible top (the asshats stuck a screwdriver through it just for...
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8,929
Views: 853,002
Posted By Roadracer_Al
If you wind up with redundant working instrument...

If you wind up with redundant working instrument clusters, let me know. I need one - white powder from hell, and flickering LCDs so bad I never know how much too fast I'm going. :rofl
Forum: Alaska 04-22-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 17,531
Posted By Roadracer_Al
Thanks, sounds like a much more friendly...

Thanks, sounds like a much more friendly environment than other events I've attempted to attend. I actually got chewed out for suggesting sharing camp sites for an East-Coast event. Kinda put me...
Forum: Alaska 04-21-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 17,531
Posted By Roadracer_Al
D2D noob, how does one make arrangements to share...

D2D noob, how does one make arrangements to share camp spots? Just show up and ask nice?
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