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Forum: 2 smokers 05-16-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 943
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Before you go any further, check to see if the...

Before you go any further, check to see if the petcock is fully flowing. I had the same problem on mine and the petcock was bad. Once I replaced it, it ran fine......for a while :cry

It...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-10-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,477
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Obviously, everything worked out fine so,...

Obviously, everything worked out fine so, congratulations! The one thing I gather from your post that might have made the experience less harrowing would have been to pull the clutch in as soon as...
Forum: Americas 05-09-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 28,879
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Are you kidding!? Our sales tax is 9.5%! We've...

Are you kidding!? Our sales tax is 9.5%! We've always had sales tax. However, we have no state income tax!
Forum: Thumpers 05-09-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Kommando makes a good point! Dual-sport bikes...

Kommando makes a good point! Dual-sport bikes offer you so many more options! They have a more comfortable riding position. They have more suspension travel. You sit higher so you can see over...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I didn't even notice! I was scrolling through...

I didn't even notice! I was scrolling through "new posts". It would probably be good if a mod could move this to the appropriate section.
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Things happen slower on a heavier bike. It will...

Things happen slower on a heavier bike. It will stop slower than a lighter bike and will turn slower. Don't take this as it's not as good because that not what it means. As an example I'll relate...
Forum: Equipment 05-08-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,440
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I've used the Nikwax products several times with...

I've used the Nikwax products several times with no problems. As mentioned before, don't wash anything else with what you want to waterproof. When you need to wash your waterproofed items, use...
Forum: Thumpers 05-08-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Personally, I think the Suzuki would be the...

Personally, I think the Suzuki would be the better bike. The big reason is the lack of fairings (unless you happen to be looking at the faired model). The odds are very high you will drop the bike...
Forum: The Garage 03-19-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,542
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I know it's a little late but, for future...

I know it's a little late but, for future reference, when I'm forming concrete, I fill a spray bottle with vegetable oil and soak the contacting surface of the forms. They come off quite easily...
Forum: The Garage 02-22-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,452
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Not sure on the solvent question but, my guess...

Not sure on the solvent question but, my guess would be latex would go French pretty quickly!
I use the black heavy duty nitrile gloves from harbor freight. I keep a little bottle of talc in my...
Forum: Equipment 01-25-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,173
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I used to have a Fog City insert in all my...

I used to have a Fog City insert in all my visors. I rode at 15* below 0 Fahrenheit and blew directly on the insert to try to get it to fog and it absolutely would not fog! The downside is they...
Forum: Equipment 01-24-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,173
Posted By Turbo Ghost
The coldest I've ridden was 25 miles at 18 below...

The coldest I've ridden was 25 miles at 18 below 0 fahrenheit. Back then, it was lots of layers with leather over them to block the wind. Now, if I'm going to be riding at low temps, I wear a...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-23-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,245
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I had an 81 GN400 from 1990-91. It was the black...

I had an 81 GN400 from 1990-91. It was the black and gold model with the Enkei mag wheels. Bought it for $500. I rode the heck out of that thing! Had a lot of fun on group rides firing Meguires!...
Forum: Equipment 01-23-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By Turbo Ghost
However! If you use the Sena SR10 with two-way...

However! If you use the Sena SR10 with two-way radios, then you can use different brands of communicators. Contact Adam at rocketmoto. He can help!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-23-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,059
Posted By Turbo Ghost
As a former truck-driver, I can tell you you...

As a former truck-driver, I can tell you you don't want to be behind big trucks! First of all, if you're close enough to truly draft, you're too close to stop if the truck has to stop suddenly. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-19-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 77,136
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-18-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 77,136
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Quick question. On the Vermont bill of sale form...

Quick question. On the Vermont bill of sale form there is a space for "body type". What would you list a 1983 Virago as? Would it be a cruiser or simply motorcycle? Thanks!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-21-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21,027
Views: 4,509,670
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I had to sell the turbo so the KLR had to take up...

I had to sell the turbo so the KLR had to take up the slack!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-21-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 21,027
Views: 4,509,670
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Might as well throw myself in the ring for a...

Might as well throw myself in the ring for a pummelling! Not the Gap but, just as good!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/turboghost/leaning1.jpg
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 07-15-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Alright! Fill me in! I hate it when I miss the...

Alright! Fill me in! I hate it when I miss the joke!
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 07-15-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Shoot me a pm sometime if ya go riding! My...

Shoot me a pm sometime if ya go riding! My weekends are fairly covered-up this summer but, I have some Sundays available.
Forum: Vendors 07-04-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 175,493
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Ya know what!? That's the kind of post that...

Ya know what!? That's the kind of post that pleases me! It's nice to know Sena has the common sense to NOT release a product UNTIL they get the bugs worked out! I know of a particular product that...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 07-02-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Thanks for the info! I never got to see the...

Thanks for the info! I never got to see the article fully. Glad to know he's mostly ok. We've had too many fatalities around here lately.
I'm in Kingsport, are you nearby?
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 06-27-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Who crashed with a trailer recently on I-81?

I caught a glimpse of a report on a crash on I-81 somewhere between the TN. and VA line. Apparently the axle came loose on the trailer and the wheels came off. I couldn't tell what kind of bike it...
Forum: Vendors 05-05-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 175,493
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I you aren't already, I HIGHLY recommend using...

I you aren't already, I HIGHLY recommend using earplugs when riding and especially with the Sena units! The earplugs kill the wind-noise and let the speakers come through much better. Yes, you have...
Forum: Equipment 05-05-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
For the most part, the SENA unit works great with...

For the most part, the SENA unit works great with the voice commands on my old flip-phone. Certain names it had trouble with and if I got over about 70mph, it started having a lot of trouble other...
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
After reading your comments and suggestions and...

After reading your comments and suggestions and reading other reviews elsewhere, I've decided not to go with the Vlingo app. The main reason is (as mentioned here and everywhere else) the way it...
Forum: Equipment 05-03-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I do believe THAT is exactly what I'm looking...

I do believe THAT is exactly what I'm looking for! I haven't downloaded it yet because I want to do it when I can test it out and don't have any time constraints like working for a living! This...
Forum: Equipment 05-02-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Thanks for the info! My phone already will let...

Thanks for the info! My phone already will let me call handsfree. Are you using the smart actions or is it a vlingo setting that makes it listen for your commands? Right now, if I press the phone...
Forum: Equipment 05-02-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
TwoFur, Does the Vlingo read automatically or do...

TwoFur, Does the Vlingo read automatically or do you have to push something on the phone to activate it? A basic rundown of how it works for you with the Sena would be great!
Forum: Equipment 05-01-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Thanks for the info guys! I did notice some of...

Thanks for the info guys! I did notice some of the apps such as IRIS stated they downloaded straight to the SD card so that may have been one issue. I have the first gen Sena so, there is no...
Forum: Equipment 04-30-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,759
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Sena SMH10 and Droid Razr question

Hopefully, someone has this combination and can instruct me on proper technique!
I just traded my phone for the new Motorola Droid Razr. I know it has speech to text capability. I tried to do some...
Forum: Equipment 04-30-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,518
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I order mine from Northern Safety in the 200...

I order mine from Northern Safety in the 200 count box (Howard Leight Max without strings). I don't remember the price but, it's not much per pair. I place my orders over the phone and when you do,...
Forum: Equipment 04-20-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Exactly! I haven't been riding when a podcast...

Exactly! I haven't been riding when a podcast has ended so, I don't know if it will go to the next one or revert to the music but, I'm sure I'll find out soon enough!
Forum: Equipment 04-20-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Turbo Ghost
It might be possible with the newest version but,...

It might be possible with the newest version but, this is the first generation Ipod Touch. I pretty much figured a manual activation at the start is what I'd have to live with. I'll get a new...
Forum: Equipment 04-20-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Question for Ipod Touch+Sena SMH10 owners!?

I have the Sena SMH10 I bought from Rocketmoto (thanks Adam!) and I use my first gen Ipod touch to listen to podcasts. The problem I'm having is if I access the Ipod with the side-button on the...
Forum: Vendors 06-01-2011, 02:45 AM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 175,493
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I dont' think it was/is us. I think it's an...

I dont' think it was/is us. I think it's an issue in the units. There didn't seem to be any triggering cause. I could hear it trying to connect but, failing. It only happened a few times. If it...
Forum: Vendors 06-01-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 175,493
Posted By Turbo Ghost
That's the tape I used. It's VHB but, not...

That's the tape I used. It's VHB but, not labelled as such. Good stuff!
Forum: Vendors 05-30-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 175,493
Posted By Turbo Ghost
I've got a number of different communication...

I've got a number of different communication set-ups. I've never been a big fan of VOX anyway. Our trick to compensate for the loss of initial speech was to say the name of whoever you needed to...
Forum: Vendors 05-30-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 175,493
Posted By Turbo Ghost
Everyone kept saying "we just kept the channel...

Everyone kept saying "we just kept the channel open". An open channel means there is transmission occuring continuously so that no vocal transmission is lost at the beginning of speech. VOX is what...
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