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Forum: Ride reports 05-07-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 45,649
Posted By Bicyclist
Earplugs will gain you a lot of sleep when yer on...

Earplugs will gain you a lot of sleep when yer on the road.
Forum: Ride reports 04-30-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 994
Views: 157,430
Posted By Bicyclist
If you get a chance, it's a short run up to the...

If you get a chance, it's a short run up to the Sunset volcano north of Flagstaff and a little further up are some old Indian pueblo ruins and some painted desert. Stuff I enjoyed seeing, you might,...
Forum: Upcoming 04-23-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,137
Posted By Bicyclist
Standard rally hazard. A good set of earplugs...

Standard rally hazard. A good set of earplugs will solve that problem.

Enjoyed the poker run last year.
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-18-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 490
Posted By Bicyclist
Ya gotta think harder. It mighta been a '73,...

Ya gotta think harder. It mighta been a '73, since that was the last year for the /5s.

Mine's a black toaster tanker, too.:D
Forum: Ride reports 04-15-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 994
Views: 157,430
Posted By Bicyclist
Glue a magnet to that zip tie and see if you can...

Glue a magnet to that zip tie and see if you can get it out. If you can touch it with the magnet, but it doesn't stick, it might be that copper washer.
Forum: Equipment 04-09-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 935
Posted By Bicyclist
I hold the handgrip and grabrail to slide it left...

I hold the handgrip and grabrail to slide it left and use my foot to slide it right. Occasionally, when it's stubborn, I slide one end at a time.
Forum: Equipment 04-06-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 935
Posted By Bicyclist
I have 3 motorcycles, 3 bicycles, a canoe and my...

I have 3 motorcycles, 3 bicycles, a canoe and my car in a 1 car garage. I have 2 of those things and they've improved my life. Drive the car out, roll a motorcycle away from the wall and off I go. ...
Forum: Equipment 04-05-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,067
Posted By Bicyclist
You'll probably find the pants length OK when...

You'll probably find the pants length OK when you're sitting on the bike. The knee armor pockets have velcro strips in them to allow you to adjust the height of the armor so that it's in the right...
Forum: Trip Planning 03-18-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,773
Posted By Bicyclist
I've visited Canada several times in the past two...

I've visited Canada several times in the past two years and been asked whether I was carrying pepper spray every time. No mention of bear spray, so I said, "No." My bear spray, which I got at REI,...
Forum: Beasts 03-08-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,002
Posted By Bicyclist
Well, if you're going to put a beak on it, you...

Well, if you're going to put a beak on it, you need a couple of these:

http://ruddbow.com/main/products-page/kawasaki-concours-items/kmw-decal-beamer-blue/
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,823
Posted By Bicyclist
Yeah, I've used Nido. Not as good as cream, but...

Yeah, I've used Nido. Not as good as cream, but it works. I got it at Food Lion, didn't know Wally World had it.
Forum: Ride reports 03-06-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By Bicyclist
They do, indeed!:rofl

They do, indeed!:rofl
Forum: Ride reports 03-06-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By Bicyclist
Very nice. Gives me inspiration for my planned...

Very nice. Gives me inspiration for my planned trip to Yellowknife this year. I wonder whether they have the bridge done.

I have a highly technical question. How do two of you manage to have...
Forum: Equipment 03-04-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
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Views: 520
Posted By Bicyclist
To keep my orange juice cold.:D In a Polar Bear...

To keep my orange juice cold.:D In a Polar Bear cooler for the OP.

Shu, you still got that ST?
Forum: Ride reports 02-21-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,125
Posted By Bicyclist
Thanks, Kevin. Yeah, the 705s seem to be...

Thanks, Kevin. Yeah, the 705s seem to be popular. Some 17" front dual sports are starting to be available.
Forum: Ride reports 02-19-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,125
Posted By Bicyclist
I'm another one enjoying your report. I have...

I'm another one enjoying your report.

I have one of those funny looking green things and I'm wondering what kind of tires Missy has on it. I've been staring at the pics and can't decide whether...
Forum: Equipment 02-16-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,916
Posted By Bicyclist
I stuck a pair on my budget Versys and they've...

I stuck a pair on my budget Versys and they've been fine. My only complaint is that the hinge pins for the latches are plastic and not very sturdy. When I knocked one of the cases off my tablesaw,...
Forum: Ride reports 02-13-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 28,368
Posted By Bicyclist
Around here, we usually get it at a Greek...

Around here, we usually get it at a Greek restaurant. :lol3

Nice report. Your description of the Texas hill country brought back fond memories of 1970, when I was a young feller stationed at...
Forum: Beasts 02-10-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,002
Posted By Bicyclist
Some guys like to remove the passenger peg...

Some guys like to remove the passenger peg trellis to clean up the appearance of the bike.
Forum: Beasts 02-07-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,002
Posted By Bicyclist
OK, I found that thread: ...

OK, I found that thread:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632871

Buncha good info in the first post and more buried in the thread.
Forum: Beasts 02-03-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,002
Posted By Bicyclist
Wait til I get around to making the yellow hand...

Wait til I get around to making the yellow hand guards!:rofl

Can't remember. I had a route sheet handed out at a BMW rally. There's a thread about Michaux somewhere in ADV that's full of info. ...
Forum: Beasts 02-03-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,002
Posted By Bicyclist
It's fine on logging roads. Here's mine in...

It's fine on logging roads. Here's mine in Michaux State Forest in PA.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/rollsonwheels/IMG_1792.jpg
...
Forum: Equipment 01-30-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,855
Posted By Bicyclist
I bought it new last month, so I'd call it...

I bought it new last month, so I'd call it current. You can see it on the REI site, now.
Forum: Equipment 01-30-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,855
Posted By Bicyclist
REI Half Dome Plus 2 - 18" REI Half Dome 4 -...

REI Half Dome Plus 2 - 18"

REI Half Dome 4 - 23"
with angles/hubs
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-26-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,679
Posted By Bicyclist
Congratulations, yer on yer way! One...

Congratulations, yer on yer way!



One thing you learned, whether you realize it yet or not, is that when you drop it on the right side, it's helpful to deploy the sidestand before you pick it...
Forum: Ride reports 01-23-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 20,887
Posted By Bicyclist
Don't mean to butt in here, but gas is measured...

Don't mean to butt in here, but gas is measured in liters in Canada. Multiply the cost by 3.8 and you'll know the cost per gallon. It's a bit more expensive up there; fuel, food and lodging.
...
Forum: Equipment 01-16-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By Bicyclist
I feel yer pain. I have trouble with boots, too....

I feel yer pain. I have trouble with boots, too. For some things, the internet is not ideal. At some point, it's worth it to just make the slog to someplace that has plenty of boots and try them...
Forum: Beasts 01-06-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 71,538
Posted By Bicyclist
Candy Red image currently unavailable :huh

Candy Red image currently unavailable :huh
Forum: Equipment 12-31-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,585
Posted By Bicyclist
Nice job. I like the alignment pin idea. If you...

Nice job. I like the alignment pin idea. If you can find some thin wall rubber hose, put a lengthwise slit in it and slip it over one of the cut edges. It might solve the waterproofing issue.
Forum: Equipment 12-31-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,954
Posted By Bicyclist
This is important. The guy who designed these...

This is important. The guy who designed these has built in a subliminal flicker that attracts the eye even when the lights aren't flashing. This effect enhances conspicuity and is what separates...
Forum: The Garage 12-28-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 388
Views: 168,117
Posted By Bicyclist
Nice. I need that for my Versys. Ya shoulda...

Nice. I need that for my Versys.

Ya shoulda covered up that rusty hardware before ya took the pic!:D
Forum: Parallel Universe 09-14-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Bicyclist
Well, it's just the new F650GS, go...

Well, it's just the new F650GS, go http://www.advrider.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=77 and find out anything you want to know.
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-14-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By Bicyclist
I hate that stretch up 95, too, especially the...

I hate that stretch up 95, too, especially the tolls. So I went up through PA on 81 to New York where I took 88 to Albany. My trip was to Burlington, so I continued north on 87.

There were a...
Forum: Ride reports 08-10-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,873
Posted By Bicyclist
I guess things haven't changed. Several of us...

I guess things haven't changed. Several of us stopped at a motel in Thunder Bay back in '79 and got rooms. While we were out at dinner, the reception desk staff changed shifts. When we got back to...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-10-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5,986
Views: 1,986,072
Posted By Bicyclist
I was happy to find geezer parking. ...

I was happy to find geezer parking.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/rollsonwheels/IMG_0943.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 06-21-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 53,165
Posted By Bicyclist
Thanks, it's always helpful to get first hand ...

Thanks, it's always helpful to get first hand info. I'm really looking forward to the ride. Made it to Hyder in 2010; now I want to see more.
Forum: Ride reports 06-19-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 53,165
Posted By Bicyclist
Been lurking, following your ride and enjoying...

Been lurking, following your ride and enjoying the photos. I'll be headed up that way in a week or so on a street bike. Be interested in hearing more about the road conditions west of the 37...
Forum: Beasts 06-17-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,690
Posted By Bicyclist
The F800 is mostly put together with Torx...

The F800 is mostly put together with Torx hardware with a couple of external Torx pieces. Since the bike doesn't come with a tool kit, you'll be acquiring that stuff on your own. Harbor Freight is...
Forum: Americas 06-05-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By Bicyclist
You shouldn't have any problem. It's paved all...

You shouldn't have any problem. It's paved all the way until you get to Hyder. Hyder itself isn't paved, but it's so small it doesn't matter. Be sure to gas up at Kitwanga where 16 and 37...
Forum: Beasts 06-04-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5,652
Views: 1,155,002
Posted By Bicyclist
Got a nice ride in on Saturday on the Michaux...

Got a nice ride in on Saturday on the Michaux State Forest roads. It rained like mad on Friday, but the roads were pretty well drained the next day.
...
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