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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... Today, 06:35 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 66,867
Posted By CharlesLathe
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GBrE5Qt4Kfo/UZj...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GBrE5Qt4Kfo/UZjUhLCSv6I/AAAAAAAAAy4/2MfxhSO6K-M/s800/Triumph%2520Church.jpg
Forum: Old's Cool 05-15-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,576
Posted By CharlesLathe
I owned a '68 Shovelhead and rode it all over the...

I owned a '68 Shovelhead and rode it all over the West and Midwest. Sadly, it was stolen in 1984, but I still remember the case number and check every one I get close to.

There is an antique...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 04-08-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 156
Posted By CharlesLathe
Too many Street Atlas waypoints

I've been trying to use Delorme's Street Atlas with my Garmin 60CSx and I'm having trouble with it. The trouble is that when I create a route, Street Atlas adds so many waypoints -- many of them just...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-24-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 35,221
Posted By CharlesLathe
Dad's bike in the middle, #1 son's to the left,...

Dad's bike in the middle, #1 son's to the left, #2 son's to the right.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YAjeoaehMSM/UU87FiqqWtI/AAAAAAAAAyc/ebggZcPrmPM/s800/IMG_1569.JPG
Forum: Equipment 03-10-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,042
Posted By CharlesLathe
I have a pair of OR (Outdoor Research) mitten...

I have a pair of OR (Outdoor Research) mitten shells. I carry them in my tank bag and put them on over my gloves when it's cold or raining. They are pricy, but I've used them for several years now....
Forum: Equipment 03-09-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,838
Posted By CharlesLathe
I wear glasses and just bought a Shoei GT-Air...

I wear glasses and just bought a Shoei GT-Air helmet. It has a flip down sun screen. I tried it today and am now a big fan. For me, this is a better option than sunglasses because if flips up and out...
Forum: Vendors 03-09-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,280
Posted By CharlesLathe
I tried one on at the Progressive Motorcycle Show...

I tried one on at the Progressive Motorcycle Show in Charlotte, NC and then ordered one from Competition Accessories. Today was my first chance to give a real tryout with a 212 mile ride to Virginia...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-03-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,014
Posted By CharlesLathe
First three words: Not a motorcycle. It's a...

First three words: Not a motorcycle.

It's a commuter vehicle. They don't make much sense for those who ride for adventure because of their limited range.

If electric vehicles ever become...
Forum: Road warriors 12-24-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,950
Posted By CharlesLathe
I see that this thread is kind of old and you've...

I see that this thread is kind of old and you've probably already made up your mind one way or another, but I farkeled my 2010 Bonneville T100 for touring two-up and we're happy with it.
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-02-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 2,072
Views: 475,381
Posted By CharlesLathe
Big Sky Montana: ...

Big Sky Montana:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aDivA5N0uCw/ULtmymOJIWI/AAAAAAAAAxY/hGHrUcbE-Xw/s800/Plains.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-30-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2,113
Views: 749,638
Posted By CharlesLathe
We pulled over for the 50,000 mile shot in...

We pulled over for the 50,000 mile shot in western North Dakota last August.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-weT8_LAJUi8/UJ-4_IoXZnI/AAAAAAAAAtU/rC2rP-HANKo/s800/RC%25201.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-27-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 20,283
Posted By CharlesLathe
This ...

This

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was caused by this
...
Forum: Road warriors 10-21-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 179,159
Posted By CharlesLathe
The pictures were all taken this year, but not on...

The pictures were all taken this year, but not on the same trip. The Key West picture was taken in May and the rest on an 11426 mile, two-up, 30 nights of camping trip that began at the end of July...
Forum: Road warriors 10-20-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 179,159
Posted By CharlesLathe
Here are a few pics of my wonderful Bonneville...

Here are a few pics of my wonderful Bonneville T100, Bearshark.

At the southernmost monument in Key West, Florida.
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-18-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 68,665
Posted By CharlesLathe
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8xLi_QtpNVA/UF-...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8xLi_QtpNVA/UF-jNb1G2yI/AAAAAAAAAfw/lJx2uqWChLk/s800/BS%25204.jpg

The dog, Bearshark, is named after a song called Grenade Vs BearShark and the motorcycle,...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-14-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 107,678
Posted By CharlesLathe
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NyL-4zPoRNM/UHl...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NyL-4zPoRNM/UHlpqs55tcI/AAAAAAAAAmw/px5nE_R_Kx4/s800/kp%25204.jpg

Technically, it's not a tent.

Regards, Chuck
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-14-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 656
Views: 111,867
Posted By CharlesLathe
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wZv0-RHeVXc/UHC...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wZv0-RHeVXc/UHCAMsB_oeI/AAAAAAAAAkY/ZHHVQX32yPs/s800/GH%25202.jpg

This mural isn't very fancy. The town wasn't either.

Regards, Chuck
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-14-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 3,225
Views: 686,859
Posted By CharlesLathe
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t6CirQ0R_I8/UHl...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t6CirQ0R_I8/UHlbGPq9UAI/AAAAAAAAAlI/93cxKNtS9M4/s800/kp%25201.jpg

Kebler Pass in Colorado: not really so lonely as it looks.
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-13-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7,178
Views: 2,181,809
Posted By CharlesLathe
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fL81BDdqETY/UFp...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fL81BDdqETY/UFpNTd4T1EI/AAAAAAAAAd8/YLaDeq8Bl-8/s800/50000.jpg

If I did this right, there might be a photo of Bearshark when we pulled off the road to take his...
Forum: Road warriors 09-28-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 25,103
Posted By CharlesLathe
We finished a seven+ week, two-up, 30 nights of...

We finished a seven+ week, two-up, 30 nights of camping, 11,426 mile lap around the US on September 18th. We went from North Carolina to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas,...
Forum: Equipment 09-25-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,440
Posted By CharlesLathe
I bought a Roadcrafter in January and have...

I bought a Roadcrafter in January and have something over 24,000 miles on it. I've worn it in all day rain, in temps around 20°F to 113°F, and in fine weather. I like it very much. I ride a...
Forum: Americas 09-22-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,643
Posted By CharlesLathe
On Wednesday, I sent in the paper work for the...

On Wednesday, I sent in the paper work for the Iron Butt Silver National Parks Tour. My wife, Nina, and I did it two-up on a 2010 Bonneville T100. We didn't get bored, but we spent very little time...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-07-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,653
Posted By CharlesLathe
V-8, it's da bomb when you want to rehydrate or...

V-8, it's da bomb when you want to rehydrate or you want to prevent dehydration. When I'm hot, I get along better with the original formula, but some like the spicy stuff.

Regards, Chuck
Forum: GS Boxers 05-24-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,225
Posted By CharlesLathe
I like my Precision Instruments torque wrench....

I like my Precision Instruments torque wrench. They have been making them here in the USA since 1938. They're simple, easy to use, can be re-calibrated by the factory, are accurate within 2%, and...
Forum: The Garage 05-02-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,672
Posted By CharlesLathe
There is a four digit number somewhere on your...

There is a four digit number somewhere on your sidewall. The number is preceded by DOT and some letters and numbers, probably. That number tells the week and year the tire was made. For example, my...
Forum: Airheads 04-13-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,105
Posted By CharlesLathe
I owned a 1974 R90/6 for about 10 years. It had...

I owned a 1974 R90/6 for about 10 years. It had hard bags and a Vetter fairing. I didn't really care for the fairing. This past October, we were on the Blueridge Parkway and ran into a fellow from...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-09-2012, 04:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,662
Posted By CharlesLathe
"Don't worry about leaning or not leaning, simply...

"Don't worry about leaning or not leaning, simply look over the shoulder in the direction of the turn. ie... If I going around a left corner, look over my left shoulder."

This is a good tip....
Forum: Orange Crush 04-08-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By CharlesLathe
Has it been raining? Week before last, we rode a...

Has it been raining? Week before last, we rode a bit over 200 miles in rain on Saturday before the sun broke out. On Monday, I left for work and 4 miles later, my oil light came on. I checked the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-08-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 653
Views: 76,131
Posted By CharlesLathe
Late last summer, I was headed back to North...

Late last summer, I was headed back to North Carolina after a trip out to Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho where I'd met my sons for a few days of riding -- they stayed in Washington when we moved...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-08-2012, 04:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By CharlesLathe
That is correct. If the speedo says you're going...

That is correct. If the speedo says you're going 66mph when you're really only going 60mph, then at the end of an hour the odometer will say you went 66 miles when you really only went 60 miles.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 68
Poll: Organ Donors
Views: 3,453
Posted By CharlesLathe
At 58 years old, I probably don't have much that...

At 58 years old, I probably don't have much that would be of use anymore, but I never have been a donor and never want to be one. I loath the medical industry (doctors, drug companies, medical...
Forum: Equipment 01-21-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,351
Posted By CharlesLathe
I've owned a number of tents over the past forty...

I've owned a number of tents over the past forty years -- from one man to six man -- and a Hennessy hammock tent. Except for the hammock tent, I've been pleased with all of them. But for the past few...
Forum: Equipment 12-13-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By CharlesLathe
Nina and I have Olympia AST jackets. The local...

Nina and I have Olympia AST jackets. The local Triumph/BMW dealer sometimes has them marked 40% off. We wear them in all kinds of weather and this is what I find:

1. I don't like the sleeve vents....
Forum: Equipment 10-02-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 35,010
Posted By CharlesLathe
I've been using a Clikstand alcohol stove for a...

I've been using a Clikstand alcohol stove for a few years now and I'm very happy with it. It's dead silent. Packs in the pot with enough room left over for tea, a tea ball, and a spork. It's only low...
Forum: Regional forums 08-13-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,856
Posted By CharlesLathe
I stopped riding for a long time and didn't miss...

I stopped riding for a long time and didn't miss it much. I became a pastor of a church and there was a conflict because some parents were battling with kids who wanted motorcycles and I felt my...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,714
Posted By CharlesLathe
I pick my feet right up and keep them up until I...

I pick my feet right up and keep them up until I stop again. I've always thought it uncool to let your feet hover, but I notice a lot of very good riders do.

Check out the guy on the outside:
...
Forum: Equipment 04-26-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By CharlesLathe
I had the same trouble this past weekend with a...

I had the same trouble this past weekend with a broken face shield side pod. I found a replacement at The Service Pavilion, but I just checked and don't see the chin vent on their parts page.

If...
Forum: Equipment 04-25-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By CharlesLathe
I received a message from Sammy at The Service...

I received a message from Sammy at The Service Pavilion. They list the part on their website and I ordered it.

I do think Arai should do a better job of honoring their warranty, but at least I can...
Forum: Equipment 04-25-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By CharlesLathe
I don't get that. The Arai website says their...

I don't get that. The Arai website says their parts ordering service has been shut down for several months and they don't know when it will be up and running again. "We appreciate your patience so...
Forum: Equipment 04-25-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By CharlesLathe
Arai replacement parts

Does anyone know where to buy replacement parts for an Arai RX-Q? I broke one of the face shield holders while removing the shield The Arai website does not offer a replacement parts service, nor do...
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