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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,372
Posted By dolomoto
If you watch the video from the "chase"...

If you watch the video from the "chase" motorcycle, you'll see that the Mishap Rider had plenty of clues that there were cyclists just ahead of him. IMO, he ignored all of them with predictable...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-29-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,355
Posted By dolomoto
IIRC, Parts Unlimited has the moto market mostly...

IIRC, Parts Unlimited has the moto market mostly locked down in the US. It's no so much the vendor as the wholesaler.

Maybe someone in the industry can chime in?
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-25-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 478
Posted By dolomoto
Rella is good people and good eats. ...

Rella is good people and good eats.

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/moto/i-ZVJvLNG/0/XL/IMG_6217-XL.jpg

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/moto/i-h4kcWDM/0/XL/IMG_6222-XL.jpg
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-10-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 111,721
Posted By dolomoto
I'm heading up to SW Va for the Mountains of...

I'm heading up to SW Va for the Mountains of Misery (http://www.cyclingdoubleheader.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mountains-of-misery-century-elevation-profile-790x2041.jpg). I aborted last years...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-08-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 111,721
Posted By dolomoto
Your response is both mind-boggling and...

Your response is both mind-boggling and confusing.

I wonder how you do in group rides? Centuries?

I'll assume you are not some troll but just another clueless road user. I wonder if you are...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-05-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 111,721
Posted By dolomoto
I hosted two cyclists this week. One was a...

I hosted two cyclists this week. One was a scheduled Warmshowers (http://www.warmshowers.org/) guest. He met up with another cyclist (a German national) and they rode together the next day.

They...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-26-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 250,029
Posted By dolomoto
My Beadrider seat cover get's it done. I've done...

My Beadrider seat cover get's it done. I've done quite a few >1000 mile days on it. Great quality, looks great. For LD rides, I wear my bicycle bib shorts under my 'stich....with the beaded seat...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-24-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 250,029
Posted By dolomoto
Still looking for it.

Still looking for it.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 111,721
Posted By dolomoto
The problem with your argument is that many folks...

The problem with your argument is that many folks think that bicyclists are somehow different than other vulnerable road users (IOW, those road users with <4 wheels). Bicyclists and Motorcyclists...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-22-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 111,721
Posted By dolomoto
Well then, i would like the portion of my taxes...

Well then, i would like the portion of my taxes that I pay so that you can drive your HoneyBadgerMachine refunded to me. See, we all pay taxes for the roads for all of us to use.

And, i'd like to...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-22-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2,155
Views: 111,721
Posted By dolomoto
I'll assume you are not trolling. Common...

I'll assume you are not trolling.

Common road courtesy to less vulnerable road users is a responsibility of ALL of us. Please do no injure/maim/kill other road users just because they are: in your...
Forum: Road warriors 03-22-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,808
Posted By dolomoto
My buddy Fritz, has around 110k on his 2001...

My buddy Fritz, has around 110k on his 2001 Aprilia Falco. He's put tens of thousands of miles on his '7x Airhead during the same timeframe.
...
Forum: Equipment 03-20-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 633
Posted By dolomoto
I've got about 100k on my CBT Lites. I've done a...

I've got about 100k on my CBT Lites. I've done a fair amount of walking around...just enough to warrant sole replacement. The lining still looks great. I did "snug up" the fit with a set of gel...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,917
Posted By dolomoto
This was my 8th trip down since '95. We usually...

This was my 8th trip down since '95. We usually camp on the outskirts of Daytona Beach at one of the many campgrounds.
...
Forum: Road warriors 03-18-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 790
Posted By dolomoto
I rode one for a couple hundred miles back in the...

I rode one for a couple hundred miles back in the late 90's. It was a great day of riding.

IIRC, the engine fired every 270deg (or something like that..help me out here mech experts) which made it...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-14-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 250,029
Posted By dolomoto
I can narrow it down. I did not see this sign on...

I can narrow it down. I did not see this sign on 57 between Ludowici and I95. I think it's north of Ludowici
Forum: Road warriors 03-11-2013, 05:40 AM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 189,647
Posted By dolomoto
I'd be curious to see the comparison with your...

I'd be curious to see the comparison with your bike with another similar C14 without a heat "problem".

I have the similar result with foot position. If I keep the my feet on the pegs and pointed...
Forum: Road warriors 03-09-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 189,647
Posted By dolomoto
I think you should compare the placement of the...

I think you should compare the placement of the OEM heat shields with another C14. I have many summertime miles here in the SE and the SW with only what I consider a normal amount of heat.
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-28-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,079
Posted By dolomoto
New Tag: ...

New Tag:

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Category/Tag-O-Rama/i-hL65dcp/0/XL/CA_02281316554447-XL.jpg

Original congregation organized 1850 and were mostly plantation slaves. Original church building...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 02-28-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,079
Posted By dolomoto
Tag! Carmelite Monastery...

Tag!

Carmelite Monastery (https://sites.google.com/site/discalcedcarmelitessavannahorg/home) just off Coffee Bluff Road (and named for Coffee Bluff Point). The Monastery has a great waterfront...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 189,647
Posted By dolomoto
I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and always wear my...

I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam and always wear my 'stich. Even with the knee armor, there's plenty of room for my legs. I added a CB Euro Tour (http://www.ceebaileys.com/kawasaki/concours14ws.html) which...
Forum: The Garage 02-21-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By dolomoto
Once I fixt this, all was well. ...

Once I fixt this, all was well.

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Other/misc-photos-I-posted-to-the/i-ztsk8sd/0/XL/IMG_1785-XL.jpg
Forum: The Garage 02-20-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By dolomoto
R/R brake rotos, now problem...

I R/R the OEM Kawasaki rotors (warped) at 64k with EBC rotors and HH pads.

I got everything back together alright (I usually do my own tire changes and have had the front wheel off a few times)...
Forum: Road warriors 02-12-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 189,647
Posted By dolomoto
I see your Saguaro and raise you a ride on Forest...

I see your Saguaro and raise you a ride on Forest Road 150 in the Gila NF.

This was a clue and was around 50 miles from the nearest fuel:
...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-27-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,917
Posted By dolomoto
This year will be about my 8th trip down since...

This year will be about my 8th trip down since 1995. For the fourth time, we're staying at Alexander Springs RA in the Ocala NF. It's a nice, quiet campground with a warm spring, canoe trails and a...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-25-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 641
Posted By dolomoto
Although Covington is a Paper Mill town, the...

Although Covington is a Paper Mill town, the riding around it is fabulous. Reference the previous posts. Just about any road off the BRP will be pretty good. Rella's in Hacker Valley, WV is within...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-25-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,079
Posted By dolomoto
Shoot, I can almost see them from my home...in...

Shoot, I can almost see them from my home...in fact, I cast net for shrimp off their front stoop (and mighty good fishing also).

It's just 5m from casa de Dolomoto...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-25-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 491
Posted By dolomoto
TVR folks care about motorcyclists! Well...

TVR folks care about motorcyclists!

Well Done!
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-25-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,702
Posted By dolomoto
Either someone posts it...or I ride up from the...

Either someone posts it...or I ride up from the deep South and post it.

Game on!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-21-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 130,753
Posted By dolomoto
My son has been to "Bike Week" several times. We...

My son has been to "Bike Week" several times. We camp 30 miles out of town in the NF and get some hiking and canoeing in.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-13-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 39,534
Posted By dolomoto
While stationed in Italy, I bought a mid 90's...

While stationed in Italy, I bought a mid 90's Yamaha TZR125RR (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_TZR125) for $500. It had been crashed several times, I got it back to the states (in...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 01-11-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 250,029
Posted By dolomoto
Or else it would be in the Tennessee TOR. Am...

Or else it would be in the Tennessee TOR.

Am I right?
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 12-28-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,079
Posted By dolomoto
New Tag: ...

New Tag:

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Category/Tag-O-Rama/i-x6kf2Cx/0/XL/IMG_1745-XL.jpg

Counting the marker on the front of this building (dating from the 1700's), there are at least 5...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 12-28-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,079
Posted By dolomoto
Tag! ...

Tag!

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Category/Tag-O-Rama/i-zccZFd5/0/XL/CA_12281211543524-XL.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 12-20-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 189,647
Posted By dolomoto
Soon after pulling my flies, installing a PCIII...

Soon after pulling my flies, installing a PCIII and AreaP slipon, I was headed out on a camping trip. Had just gotten on I-95 when two sportbikes rolled in behind me. I kept it in second up the...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 12-09-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 250,029
Posted By dolomoto
I'm glad to see the tag moving around. I'm in...

I'm glad to see the tag moving around. I'm in Fallon, NV on business til Christmas. Happy Riding.
Forum: Some Assembly Required 12-03-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,685
Posted By dolomoto
Is this it? ...

Is this it?

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Other/misc-photos-I-posted-to-the/i-jqgkBKS/0/XL/flairing-XL.jpg

I remember it 'cause he remarked that he was inspired by the "wings" worn by aircrew.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-30-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,347
Posted By dolomoto
Mileage is not necessarily the "longest" day....

Mileage is not necessarily the "longest" day. I've ridden 1200-1500 miles several times. It was tiring but nowhere near the effort that I had when I blindly followed my GPS to NF Road 150 in the Gila...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 11-26-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4,829
Views: 250,029
Posted By dolomoto
New Tag: In the spirit of the holiday season...

New Tag:

In the spirit of the holiday season and hoping to get our mid and north Georgia riders in, I moved the tag a bit inland.

This place is not as well known as the other Fruitcake maker,...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 11-26-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,079
Posted By dolomoto
New Tag!

Shouldn't be too hard to find.

http://dolomoto.smugmug.com/Category/Tag-O-Rama/i-rv67GVs/0/XL/IMG_1536-XL.jpg

It would make a heckuva haunted house.
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