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Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 09:03 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,566
Posted By Hoppalong
I'm not questioning the capabilities of the...

I'm not questioning the capabilities of the Vstrom.

And I also know there are some pretty bad sport bike riders out there. So just because a bike with a car tire passed a sport bike rider of...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 06:02 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,566
Posted By Hoppalong
Anyone can pin it in a straight line and think...

Anyone can pin it in a straight line and think they are fast. That's why the cops hide along the straightways.

You see it all the time: Newbie buys a 1000cc RR and pins it on the straights but...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 05:21 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,566
Posted By Hoppalong
There are compromises, and there is being...

There are compromises, and there is being _compromised_.

The only way I would compromise and use a car tire is if I were in a car.

I suspect many of the CT advocates don't live near any real...
Forum: Beasts Yesterday, 04:11 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 20,566
Posted By Hoppalong
I do not think you are cheap. I think you found a...

I do not think you are cheap. I think you found a workable (if less than ideal) solution for a problem.

However, I think another solution to the problem is to store replacement tires, (parts,...
Forum: Beasts 04-05-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 27,035
Posted By Hoppalong
I saw this today on ultimatemotorcycling.com ...

I saw this today on ultimatemotorcycling.com

Suzuki DL650 Exhaust
Two Brothers Racing has released a new two-into-one 3/4″ exhaust system for the Suzuki V-Strom DL650.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-17-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,577
Posted By Hoppalong
I know very little about the business of...

I know very little about the business of motorcycle sales and service. So my questions are: who pays for the waranty work? Does any of it come out of the dealer's pocket? If not, if HD pays for it,...
Forum: Beasts 12-24-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,872
Posted By Hoppalong
Understood. But ask yourself why there is...

Understood.

But ask yourself why there is so much 'anti Harley' sentiment. Or should I say, "If you have to ask why, you wouldn't understand."
Forum: Beasts 12-23-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,872
Posted By Hoppalong
Thanks for the information. I still own and love...

Thanks for the information. I still own and love my Uly, so if I ever need to go to an HD dealer again (hopefully that will never happen) I'll consider Mitchell's.

And as far as me ever owning an...
Forum: Beasts 12-22-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,872
Posted By Hoppalong
You were smart not to buy and then deal with the...

You were smart not to buy and then deal with the parts people. I wasn't.

My experiences with three different HD dealers (trying to find one that didn't treat me like sh!t) has really soured me on...
Forum: Ride reports 10-05-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 21,494
Posted By Hoppalong
Dr. Greg, about the horrors of that war. This is...

Dr. Greg, about the horrors of that war. This is a question that comes to my mind always:

If the Northerners had decided a War was not worth the horrific cost, or if the Southerners had "won our...
Forum: Ride reports 08-23-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,912
Views: 890,635
Posted By Hoppalong
AntiHero, Concerning the Game Con types as...

AntiHero,

Concerning the Game Con types as opposed to the Harley wannabees:

The Game Con types appear to have a sense of humor about it: They know they're wearing silly costumes and that they...
Forum: Road warriors 08-10-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,631
Posted By Hoppalong
Whenever a manufacturer makes it a big deal to...

Whenever a manufacturer makes it a big deal to use a classic name, that should be everyone's first indication that the motorcycle is probably a piece of crap because of poor engineering, cheap...
Forum: Airheads 07-24-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 842
Posted By Hoppalong
A few years ago Palo Alto Speedometer fixed the...

A few years ago Palo Alto Speedometer fixed the speedometer from a '74 R90S I was restoring. At the time they had a good reputation in the local BMW shop, but I have no idea if they still do that...
Forum: Ride reports 07-14-2012, 12:48 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 28,431
Posted By Hoppalong
Doc, I think that makes you a somewhat atypical...

Doc, I think that makes you a somewhat atypical engineer.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 07-08-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,060
Posted By Hoppalong
"The History channel: Where the Truth is History"...

"The History channel: Where the Truth is History"

from South Park
Forum: Ride reports 06-15-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 619
Views: 112,143
Posted By Hoppalong
Great pictures

I enjoyed every word and every picture.

Thanks
Forum: Beasts 06-11-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 941
Posted By Hoppalong
First: the price sounds way high to me, also. ...

First: the price sounds way high to me, also.

Second: Are you sure the seller is being honest with you?

Do yourself a favor and double check EVERYTHING.

Check the V.I.N. number, etc, with...
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 619
Views: 112,143
Posted By Hoppalong
Brian, great ride report. I'm really enjoying it....

Brian, great ride report. I'm really enjoying it.

Several years ago I was a tourist in Mexico. I was walking alone one day when a local police car pulled right into my path. The officer, and 3...
Forum: Beasts 05-06-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Hoppalong
Extremely well done! The video is very...

Extremely well done! The video is very professional.

Not only did you show me how to replace the cluster lights on my Uly, but also how to do a howto.

Thanks
Forum: Equipment 04-30-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,663
Posted By Hoppalong
@ausfahrt, Are you going to add any...

@ausfahrt,

Are you going to add any tie-downs? Is the front wheel tied to the chock so it can't bounce out?
Forum: Equipment 02-23-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 92,315
Posted By Hoppalong
This link answers some questions about trailer...

This link answers some questions about trailer wheels and tires.

http://www.etrailer.com/answers.aspx?productgroup=Tires_and_Wheels
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 92,315
Posted By Hoppalong
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 92,315
Posted By Hoppalong
Harbor Freight Coupons?

Where can I get a Harbor Freight coupon to use on-line on their website?

I have a coupon in a current motorcycle magazine for 20% off on any one item. But when I try to use the coupon on their...
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,441
Posted By Hoppalong
I'm also looking at a Harbor Freight trailer (4x8...

I'm also looking at a Harbor Freight trailer (4x8 foldable with 12" wheels) on sale at $299 on-line.

I found a coupon in a current motorcycle magazine for 20% off on any one item. But when I try...
Forum: Equipment 02-21-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,441
Posted By Hoppalong
Get the trailer. You will most likely start the...

Get the trailer. You will most likely start the trip with a lot less stuff than when you complete the trip.

With the trailer you can more easily leave everything behind for quick errands, etc.
...
Forum: Equipment 02-17-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 92,315
Posted By Hoppalong
I've seen used ones for sale on Craigslist from...

I've seen used ones for sale on Craigslist from time to time. And the adapter can be bought separately.
Forum: Equipment 02-17-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 92,315
Posted By Hoppalong
Condor Pit-Stop chock and Traileradapter kit

Condor products makes a wheel chock called the Pit-Stop that can be used with their Trailer adapter. The adapter allows you to easily install/remove the chock from your trailer. Then the chock can be...
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