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Forum: Old's Cool 05-09-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By Shadow 9er
Is it a speedy little silver bullet, or slow as...

Is it a speedy little silver bullet, or slow as molasses? How would you rate the braking and suspension? Tell us more about it!
Forum: Old's Cool 04-25-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
Posted By Shadow 9er
That's a great find! ...and at a great price to...

That's a great find! ...and at a great price to boot.

I disagree with danedg^^ and say that that superchicken is begging to be restored and ridden. An old rusty bike like that should get cleaned...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-22-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,072
Posted By Shadow 9er
After having a couple low-speed tip overs, I hope...

After having a couple low-speed tip overs, I hope the learning curve is beginning to level out for her...I get it that sometimes a person needs a real world practical experience to set their...
Forum: The Garage 02-23-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,089
Posted By Shadow 9er
That's a great tip! Thanks!

That's a great tip! Thanks!
Forum: Face plant 02-22-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,896
Posted By Shadow 9er
I had a titanium intermedullary rod emplaced in...

I had a titanium intermedullary rod emplaced in my right Tibia following an MC acident in 1997, where I got T-boned while going through an intersection. I suffered a compound/open tib-fib fracture,...
Forum: Equipment 02-20-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,475
Posted By Shadow 9er
+1 for Olympia's AST... great jacket in cool...

+1 for Olympia's AST... great jacket in cool weather, I haven't tried it in warm weather yet. It has a lot of utility for different riding conditions.


What kind of budget are you working with?...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-06-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Shadow 9er
That's an interesting story! Thanks for posting!

That's an interesting story! Thanks for posting!
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 02-03-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,349
Posted By Shadow 9er
Truth be told, The Lesser Prairie Chicken is...

Truth be told, The Lesser Prairie Chicken is dying off due to terminal self-esteem issues, because someone labelled it as "lesser".
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6,437
Views: 1,237,535
Posted By Shadow 9er
I was meeting some friends at a restaurant/bar...

I was meeting some friends at a restaurant/bar last fall, I walked in wearing my full ATTGATT. one of the other denizens inside commented, "What, did you ride your snowmobile here?"



I...
Forum: The Garage 01-10-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,153
Posted By Shadow 9er
I recently had this problem on one of the fork...

I recently had this problem on one of the fork legs from my old GL-1100 project. I ended up using a manual impact driver (the kind you whack with a mallet) to tighten it up, and that worked very well.
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-13-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 724
Posted By Shadow 9er
I would agree with that. I wear mine pretty much...

I would agree with that. I wear mine pretty much all the time, but I like that it's an individual choice.
Forum: Road warriors 11-23-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 12,098
Posted By Shadow 9er
Yep, the stock bars vibrate quite a bit. When I...

Yep, the stock bars vibrate quite a bit. When I first got mine, my throttle had would go numb from the vibes...which was fine if I was looking to give myself "The Stranger", but otherwise I found it...
Forum: Road warriors 11-18-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 12,098
Posted By Shadow 9er
I've currently got around 45k on my 919, which I...

I've currently got around 45k on my 919, which I bought used in 2009, with 8k on the clock... I've crashed (totalled) it and rebuilt it, I've ridden it to each coast and back, and have some great...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 11-05-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8,973
Views: 1,076,898
Posted By Shadow 9er
That old CX looks to be a great buy! Assuming it...

That old CX looks to be a great buy! Assuming it has a clear title and it runs... you should go take it for a test-ride! If I had a spare $1000 Id go look myself!
Forum: Old's Cool 09-29-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 27,699
Posted By Shadow 9er
Ive been following this thread for a long time...

Ive been following this thread for a long time now...Great job, Roma! Your experience is cery inspiring! I would like to find one of these awesome antique looking Dneprs for myself someday soon and...
Forum: Road warriors 09-29-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 45,883
Posted By Shadow 9er
Groovy, man! :rofl

Groovy, man! :rofl
Forum: Road warriors 09-28-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 45,883
Posted By Shadow 9er
58 mpg just aint never going to happen on a 919,...

58 mpg just aint never going to happen on a 919, city or highway, no matter how gingerly you twist the throttle... I could maybe see getting 42mpg on the flats down in florida.
Ive seen 44mpg a few...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-19-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 30,207
Posted By Shadow 9er
I found 8 sheets of plywood about 15 ft from the...

I found 8 sheets of plywood about 15 ft from the stop bar of a busy intersection, a block or two from the local Home Depot...

Quickly rode home (3-4 min each way) and got my truck. When I got...
Forum: Road warriors 08-29-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,722
Posted By Shadow 9er
Brass hardware?! That's awfully brazen of...

Brass hardware?!

That's awfully brazen of them!
Forum: Equipment 07-27-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,516
Posted By Shadow 9er
Thread resurrection!

So...This thread being fairly well aged, I'd like to see if anybody has a newer review to share.

I've been curious about these helmets for awhile, and actual user reviews are pretty scanty and...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 07-23-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,789
Posted By Shadow 9er
That kind of thing used to be reserved for Coot...

That kind of thing used to be reserved for Coot Lake. :deal
Forum: Face plant 07-23-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,218
Posted By Shadow 9er
Having experienced a get-off similar to yours,...

Having experienced a get-off similar to yours, back in October... If they didn't set you up with a Figure-8 brace for the collarbone, get one for yourself. I escaped without the broken ribs, but I...
Forum: Equipment 07-14-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,714
Posted By Shadow 9er
Specops brand Recon wrap, its a seamless tube of...

Specops brand Recon wrap, its a seamless tube of t-shirt like material that is very sweat absorbent, good for evaporative cooling if dunked in water, and makes a good balaclava/ neck gaitor in colder...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-19-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,957
Posted By Shadow 9er
Thanks for posting your story, Its always good to...

Thanks for posting your story, Its always good to read about people overcoming adversity like yours...glad you made it!

I hope you are able to find your inner tranquility, im sure being back on...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 04-29-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,322
Posted By Shadow 9er
:rofl Dude: Abide.

:rofl

Dude: Abide.
Forum: The Garage 04-06-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,195
Posted By Shadow 9er
I recently completed (mostly) my painting...

I recently completed (mostly) my painting project. I had to use a bit of body filler on a dent on the used tank I purchased to replace the original one, which was caved in.

I think it has turned...
Forum: Equipment 03-22-2012, 03:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,918
Posted By Shadow 9er
+1 on the Belleville's. They are great boots!...

+1 on the Belleville's. They are great boots! Just be sure to tuck your laces into the tops of the boots...that will help keep you from getting hung up 98% of the time.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-05-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 40,897
Posted By Shadow 9er
Sort of off topic...I dont know whether it...

Sort of off topic...I dont know whether it belongs here, Dragon/Killboy, or the WTF thread in JM...

http://i.imgur.com/X0DKn.gif
Forum: Equipment 01-20-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,196
Posted By Shadow 9er
You're definitely not too picky. Most companies...

You're definitely not too picky. Most companies seem to have been downsizing their gauntlet gloves in recent years, and the gauntlets they offer just don't do the trick anymore. That's a real shame...
Forum: Vendors 01-20-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,241
Posted By Shadow 9er
This jacket is currently on closeout on Revzilla...

This jacket is currently on closeout on Revzilla for $199

http://www.revzilla.com/product/teknic-freeway-textile-jacket-closeout
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-03-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,654
Posted By Shadow 9er
How much does a Hornet 900 go for in the UK these...

How much does a Hornet 900 go for in the UK these days? Ive put 40k on mine in less than 3 years with nary a hiccup, and handles better than a Nighthawk...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-19-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,342
Posted By Shadow 9er
Welcome (again) to the Denver area, Gitana! It's...

Welcome (again) to the Denver area, Gitana! It's good to hear that your shoulder is healing up. My broken collarbone from a couple months ago is still causing me grief, but hopefully not for too much...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-16-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,551
Posted By Shadow 9er
Why not just get an LED headlight that's DOT...

Why not just get an LED headlight that's DOT approved? There ae a few on the market now... Several military trucks that I've driven recently have LED's instead of regular sealed-beams or H4's...
...
Forum: Equipment 12-14-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,094
Posted By Shadow 9er
Thanks for the info...I appreciate it!

Thanks for the info...I appreciate it!
Forum: Equipment 12-14-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,094
Posted By Shadow 9er
Can you give more info on this? Cardo's speakers...

Can you give more info on this? Cardo's speakers are crap...
Forum: The Garage 11-27-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,195
Posted By Shadow 9er
Good point, Treadless... Yes, ive used spray...

Good point, Treadless...

Yes, ive used spray paint before...on engine parts, model airplanes & other stuff with good results. I feel like I have decent technique in laying down successive coats...
Forum: The Garage 11-27-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,047
Posted By Shadow 9er
Carbon fiber is the fiber of choice for cans...

Carbon fiber is the fiber of choice for cans simply because of the "awesome" factor. it looks more coolio than fiberglass, and of course there are weight savings in using CF over stainless steel.
...
Forum: The Garage 11-27-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,195
Posted By Shadow 9er
Ok, i plan to follow the given advice about the...

Ok, i plan to follow the given advice about the prep work regardless of the method I end up using for the paint.

BIG QUESTION: ive read & been told to avoid sanding between coats with metallics,...
Forum: The Garage 11-26-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,195
Posted By Shadow 9er
Painting with spray cans: anybody with expertise?

A month or so ago, I crashed my main ride and I've been waiting to get everything together to fix it back up. It's a Honda 919 that I've had for about 3 years and 40,000 miles. It was hurt in the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-19-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,027
Posted By Shadow 9er
Fer chrissakes, some of you people posting here...

Fer chrissakes, some of you people posting here so far are a bunch of pedantic twits! can we PLEASE advance the actual topic here? The camping in a cemetary thing is dead. Yeh, it's a pun. get over...
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