Forum: Road warriors
04-07-2013, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 7,676
The GL 1800
Is a great ride but as mentioned above too tupperware for me, I had a 83 GL1100i and it was a perfect fit. Working on the 1100 was simple until clutch and alternator repairs come along. I think the...
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Forum: Road warriors
04-07-2013, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 574
Indian Motorcycles
Anyone keeping up with the news? I think the engine looks great managed to mimic a side valve pretty well for a OHV engine. Sound clip is interesting as well, % of USA content should be high. Hoping...
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Forum: Equipment
04-07-2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 786
Metzler Tourance Next
Currently on Metzler Tourance and really have been impressed about 23,000 miles on the set and I was completely convinced I wil use the same again. I haven't heard a great deal about the EXP version...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-18-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,179
thanks
like that area a whole bunch.
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Forum: Beasts
03-04-2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,583
What Brent said
Funny as all get out. I own a 07 DL 650 with almost the same distance and I can mirror every word he says, including the Tourance use over other tires. About 24000 miles on this set with a little to...
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Forum: Equipment
11-27-2012, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 991
Lithium Ion Batteries
It is time to replace my oem after 6 years and 55,000 miles the punch is getting weak. Thinking of upgrading to a Lithium Ion Battery (Ballistic) at about twice the price but one fifth the weight....
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
11-23-2012, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 340
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Forum: Beasts
09-27-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,517
well
35psi front 40 psi back and dupont teflon multilube every 250 miles. I'll get 60 mpg if I stay about 60-65 mph loaded, drops off quickly after 80 mph. With my third windcreen I can cruise well at...
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Forum: Beasts
09-13-2012, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,517
Now at 53,000 miles
Metzeler Tourance are my 3rd set of tires after stock trail wings and battle wings and they great, about 19,000 miles on these and likely 3,000 or so left.
Still on the stock chain unit and still...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-11-2012, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,831
Most do
Few motorcycles have been dialed in for air flow, lucky for everyone such a large aftermarket exists to do just that.
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Forum: Road warriors
05-10-2012, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,831
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Forum: Beasts
05-07-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 465
No pandora
1/4" wide 3/8" deep was glad to see it was a shorty. Thanks for the feedback
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Forum: Beasts
05-06-2012, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 465
To pull or not to pull?
1/4" wide staple (length???) center of rear tread 50% tire wear, no air loss. I'm tempted to pull it out but the length could make that a pandora's box. Ignore it and watch it slowly work in deeper...
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Forum: Beasts
02-21-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,229
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-20-2012, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 13,383
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
02-20-2012, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 447
Mt. Lemmon AZ
Is it worth taking in? Is the backside road decent enough for a V-Strom? Are there other roads in the surrounding area that add to the experience?
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-18-2012, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,789
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Forum: Ride reports
02-01-2012, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,433
great stuff
I miss the prom, lived outside of Nyora, Vic for a while and made the hop down there a few times.
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Forum: Beasts
01-29-2012, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 643
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Forum: Road warriors
12-30-2011, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,010
geez
Still a Softail frame, I don't see why it wouldn't work provided they haven't made any frame changes since I left the business. There are probably a bunch of those seats out there in the used market...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-30-2011, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,010
any motorcycle purchase is tempting
I would like to ask another question, since the dealer can't find out. Will a crossbones seat fit on a fat boy low. I know it aint no springer but I like to have all the options sorted out.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-30-2011, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 149
Views: 24,973
They never sold well but...
Owners are nuts about them, true cult classic. When new it had just too many odd changes, ahead of its time perhaps. At least you'll be in a group of like minded riders. Congrats and safe riding.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-30-2011, 05:40 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,010
Fantastic info
Really helpful stuff, I really have this thing for the springer and to some it makes no sense. I rode a crossbones last year and just bought into the whole retro deal. I thought of changing out the...
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2011, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,850
thx
I like and made in USA too.
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2011, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 587
First Aid Kit
I assume everyone carries some form of kit, mine is basic.
Band aids in lots of sizes
Tensor roll and clips
Triangle sling
Gloves-several pairs
Wound and surface cleaner
Lucky me needle and...
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2011, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 1,684
Views: 842,850
a nice pair of
deer skin gloves. Butterly smooth, soft, and warm. Forgot them in a motel in Meridian Mississippi in 1986. Hey anyone going by there soon? I havent been able to find a pair since.
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2011, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,976
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Forum: Equipment
12-28-2011, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,976
The man in the mirror
A former Chief instructor at Humber College (largest school teaching the Gearing Up programme) said on many occasions "If you are constantly having to make evasive manouvres, using your horn etc,...
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Forum: Equipment
12-26-2011, 08:29 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,976
k
Maybe I just paid better attention :deal[/QUOTE]
Great reply, I am humbled by your experience.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-26-2011, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,010
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Forum: Ride reports
12-24-2011, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,497
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Forum: Equipment
12-24-2011, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,976
Right
Hell its the only way to drive through a sea of mini vans. You lived in Toronto for a while, tell me it didn't come in handy at rush hour.
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Forum: Equipment
12-23-2011, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,976
I use the horn
Not improve my actions on the road just to improve everyone else.
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Forum: Road warriors
12-21-2011, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 5,089
Views: 361,215
I like em all too
With HD you must fit the ride, other motorcycles seem to allow for flexability. Seriously the HD experience requires a whole new riding position which doesn't fit a lot of folks. The hate for HD that...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-21-2011, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 111
Views: 14,144
Must be doing something right
Victory sales are growing and folks I talk to really like the "new" motor company product. Face the truth selling to your target they show the rough and tumble type with his bro out cruising and...
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Forum: Face plant
12-04-2011, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,668
Sad tale for sure
But without being even slightly rude, pal you need to work out that anger and move on. As hard as it is your running yourself down to drain.
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Forum: Face plant
12-04-2011, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,517
Look at the upside
your should have said to the noob... "now you know what NOT to do". Target Fix is so common and only gets worse at the hours roll by. Never too old to learn and still to young to start forgetting...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
12-04-2011, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,534
Good report
There is a lot to be said about lightweight DP motorcycles. Truly less is more is this case. Thanks for posting you ride.
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Forum: Beasts
11-20-2011, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 262
Views: 47,181
Enjoy
I like to kid owners of the 12 but seriously these are great motorcycles that have developed a following as strong as any other brand in the "all roads" line up. From purchase to the last mile (if...
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Forum: Thumpers
11-17-2011, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 872
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