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Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 01:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 867
Posted By motorat
i have been really happy with mine for the past...

i have been really happy with mine for the past couple of years and the 32k miles i put on it.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/moto-rat/vstrom/DCFC0569_zps4900d451.jpg...
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 867
Posted By motorat
triumph speedmaster is another option. i had...

triumph speedmaster is another option.
i had one for about a year but did not like the foreward controls so i went with the bonnie.
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 11:55 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 42,444
Posted By motorat
the last botl thread got booted to the basement...

the last botl thread got booted to the basement after it became an agruement about how this was different than the sporty.
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 11:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,965
Posted By motorat
i had the 84 black/blue 700s one for several...

i had the 84 black/blue 700s one for several years and about 30k miles.
wonderful bike...it really came alive above 7k, there was a noticable jump in power
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Yesterday, 08:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 722
Posted By motorat
i wear kevlar overpants and first gear jacket. ...

i wear kevlar overpants and first gear jacket.
i layer so i can be comfortable.
for me the textile stuff is more comfortable than leathers and i have crash tested them
so i feel they offer good...
Forum: Road warriors 05-22-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,922
Posted By motorat
exactly! when i read about the character and...

exactly!
when i read about the character and soul of a bike that translates to me as problems that you have to live with.
i was looking at the v7 but after reading about the character of the bike i...
Forum: Road warriors 05-22-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 42,444
Posted By motorat
why didn't they use the speedmaster instead of...

why didn't they use the speedmaster instead of the bonneville?
just like when they compared the thruxton to the 1200 roadster and complained about the foreward leaning position on the triumph.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-21-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 751
Posted By motorat
don't forget to drop the oregon caves whe you are...

don't forget to drop the oregon caves whe you are up there.
http://www.nps.gov/orca/planyourvisit/off-trail-caving-tours.htm
this looks like fun.

the town of prospect oregon is a good lodging...
Forum: Beasts 05-20-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,495
Posted By motorat
i always wanted a motorcycle with a winch on it.

i always wanted a motorcycle with a winch on it.
Forum: Beasts 05-17-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By motorat
start with the techtron stuff and maybe move up...

start with the techtron stuff and maybe move up to the yamalube stuff.
i think the a few techtron tanks should clear it.
Forum: Road warriors 05-17-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,482
Posted By motorat
that and character. when i am looking for...

that and character.

when i am looking for another bike i will join their forums and read about the owners comments.
if i read "it has a soul", or "it has character" i will look elsewhere.
...
Forum: Thumpers 05-17-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 678
Posted By motorat
did you get that off the front of a lexus??

did you get that off the front of a lexus??
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 172
Posted By motorat
it will fit in a 6' bed of a regular cab ford...

it will fit in a 6' bed of a regular cab ford ranger with the tailgate up.
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,166
Posted By motorat
i ran shinko sr241 on my 2012 c5 military. 3.0...

i ran shinko sr241 on my 2012 c5 military.
3.0 front 3.5 rear. both 18's
bought the bike in june2012 with 800 miles on it. sold it march 2013 with 4600 miles on it.
had to replace the injector...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 42,444
Posted By motorat
the spedo and the way it mounts are what bugs me....

the spedo and the way it mounts are what bugs me.
you cannot put different risers without doing something with the spedo.....it is just in the way.
i'm not a fabricator so i need bolt on stuff.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-13-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 4,929
Posted By motorat
total point in u-turn = 8 total points in...

total point in u-turn = 8
total points in swerve = 15
total points in quick stop = 15
total points in curve = 15
53 total points mean you should stay away from motorcycles.

it is possible to...
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3,603
Views: 542,297
Posted By motorat
i like this one!!!

i like this one!!!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 4,929
Posted By motorat
listen. ask questions. have fun. bring a...

listen.
ask questions.
have fun.
bring a small cooler with water and a snack.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-06-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,663
Posted By motorat
yamaha xs650. make it into a trakker ...

yamaha xs650.
make it into a trakker
http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4977034833955001&pid=15.1
Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,592
Posted By motorat
bandit 1250 or a yamaha fz1.

bandit 1250 or a yamaha fz1.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,180
Posted By motorat
3 bales of hay. i was following a pickup truck....

3 bales of hay.
i was following a pickup truck. they made a quick right hand turn and 3 hay bales fell out.
i was not following close so i weaved around them and stopped to help the lady put them...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-30-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,332
Posted By motorat
i have done this several times. when all is said...

i have done this several times. when all is said and done and all paper work is finished..bike loaded or about to be ridden away i have given back 1 of the hundred dollar bills as a thank you for...
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 42,444
Posted By motorat
stopped by the dealer in santa rosa today just to...

stopped by the dealer in santa rosa today just to sit on it and see how it feels.
they offered a demo ride and i took it.
very nice bike. i am sure i will own one...when they get in the green ones
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-18-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Posted By motorat
also remember to leave it in first gear and turn...

also remember to leave it in first gear and turn your handel bars to the left.
first gear will act as a parking brake and turning to the left puts more weight on the sidestand.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-17-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 809
Posted By motorat
i've done fish rock rd. saying that i mean it...

i've done fish rock rd.
saying that i mean it is not too bad as i have little off road skills.
i was on a klr650 and just took my time
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-17-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,845
Posted By motorat
go north. highway 1 from muir beach to tomales...

go north.
highway 1 from muir beach to tomales is great.
go over coleman valley rd...don't forget your kidney belt.
follow 128 from the corners to ft brag.
hwy 36 is great red bluff to the coast....
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,896
Posted By motorat
i use to think this was ugly... ...

i use to think this was ugly...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp39/moto-rat/61Tri3TA-L-pp_zps702f1cbd.jpg
now it looks beautiful by comparison
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-05-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,238
Posted By motorat
it sounds like your father has given you a good...

it sounds like your father has given you a good foundation for riding a motorcycle.
i would suggest you find a local school or do some track days because if you are
like most sons, i know mine...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 04-03-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 246
Posted By motorat
if you are here over the weekend i think the...

if you are here over the weekend i think the clubman show is going on saturday/sunday at the fair grounds in san jose.

http://www.bsaocnc.org/
Forum: Road warriors 04-03-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,376
Posted By motorat
here is one more wrench to throw at you: ...

here is one more wrench to throw at you:
http://www.hyosungmotorsusa.com/new_product/introduction.asp?Cat=Cruise&model=GV250&year=2013

motorcycledaily did an article on the sport version of his...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-31-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 24,145
Posted By motorat
just saw highest pass on net flix along with...

just saw highest pass on net flix along with cycles south.
both good although high pass was a little preachy.

also several really bad 60's biker movies.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,306
Posted By motorat
6...but 2 i don't like and hardly ever wear. 1...

6...but 2 i don't like and hardly ever wear.
1 is a cheap m2 that i use when i teach(msf)
it is an open face and easier to put on and off
while wearing sunglasses.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-25-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,927
Posted By motorat
in the past 25 years i have had more than 20...

in the past 25 years i have had more than 20 bikes. usually 2 or 3 at a time.
now i just have 2. a vstrom 650 and a royal enfield. i will soon replace the enfield with a klr650
as the enfield has...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-07-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 831
Views: 139,532
Posted By motorat
exactly! and a r6 is not a beginning bike. we...

exactly!
and a r6 is not a beginning bike.
we had one student the came to our class after she dropped her $25k street glide leaving the dealers lot.
it was her first bike and the first time she...
Forum: Hacks 03-05-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By motorat
thanks...that is what i was thinking also. ...

thanks...that is what i was thinking also.
trying to save a little money sometimes is more expensive.
Forum: Hacks 03-05-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 385
Posted By motorat
can a vespa chair be converted

can this be modified to have a 18 or 19" wheel and used on a royal enfield??
or would it be better to just get the one already set up for a RE.
the new chair is about $3500.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-28-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 14,378
Posted By motorat
i use to have a goldwing that i called the...

i use to have a goldwing that i called the bike-a-bago.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-28-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 21,094
Views: 4,527,868
Posted By motorat
wayne's brother:lol3

wayne's brother:lol3
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-22-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,009
Posted By motorat
back in 1986 i got a $172 ticket for driving on a...

back in 1986 i got a $172 ticket for driving on a closed road.
they were doing road work and had about 150' of the road coned off. well i just rode through and the happy chp at the other end...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-21-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 21,094
Views: 4,527,868
Posted By motorat
i always thought it was a bad thing when no oil...

i always thought it was a bad thing when no oil leaked out......it ment it was empty
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