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Forum: Equipment 05-02-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By markgsnw
I've contacted Helmut and I'll be sending him the...

I've contacted Helmut and I'll be sending him the gloves back, along with a pair of gloves that fit for his reference. I understand that these are hand made gloves, and there is a lot of...
Forum: Equipment 05-01-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By markgsnw
I've now got a new pair of Buffalo Pros. Wow, are...

I've now got a new pair of Buffalo Pros. Wow, are they well put together.

Question: how long does it take for them to break in? I'm on day 2, I'd describe the fit as borderline painful in the...
Forum: Equipment 04-17-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By markgsnw
I'm on the phone with Helmut...he is absolutely...

I'm on the phone with Helmut...he is absolutely delightful!
Forum: Equipment 04-17-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By markgsnw
thanks Mudcat, I did mean Buffalo Pros. I've...

thanks Mudcat, I did mean Buffalo Pros.

I've got a pair of Held Warm n Drys for wet and winter riding, sounds like the Helimots will cover the rest of the weather for me.


I've emailed...
Forum: Equipment 04-16-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By markgsnw
Helimot gloves sizing?

Can anyone with Helimot gloves tell me how the sizing runs? I'm jonesing for a pair of the Buffalo gloves, and I'm too far away to drop by their shop and try them on.


I normally wear 2XL.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 04-15-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 11,486
Posted By markgsnw
speaking of: I live near Alberta/Albina in NoPo,...

speaking of: I live near Alberta/Albina in NoPo, people were hauling ass on Alberta past the park, which is dickish behaviour. Lots of little kids and dogs around there, hence the 25 mph, flashing...
Forum: Equipment 04-14-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,527
Posted By markgsnw
I used to agree, now I disagree. I just hadn't...

I used to agree, now I disagree. I just hadn't found the right gloves, but they are out there. Held Warm n' Drys are indeed waterproof. Don't know if they're diving gloves, but for hours of driving...
Forum: Equipment 02-09-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,524
Posted By markgsnw
I'm in my second winter with Held Warm N Drys....

I'm in my second winter with Held Warm N Drys. They are excellent, certainly dry here in western Oregon daily riding. These are the first pair of actually dry gloves I've had. Warm down to 45 degrees...
Forum: Equipment 02-09-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,682
Posted By markgsnw
I'm a size 14 D-E, and my toes are pretty spread...

I'm a size 14 D-E, and my toes are pretty spread out, so narrow or pointy boots are not good. The size 14 Combat Lites fit perfectly. The toes are nice and boxy.

Aerostich has two fitment methods,...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-03-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,823
Posted By markgsnw
I've thought about it, but I've yet to see a...

I've thought about it, but I've yet to see a secure, weather resistant , ruggedized, practical solution for a smartphone on a bike. My next GPS may be a $100+ Garmin with traffic with a plastic bag...
Forum: Equipment 02-02-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,682
Posted By markgsnw
I wear size 14 and am looking to buy a pair of...

I wear size 14 and am looking to buy a pair of CBL's to replace my aged Oxtars. Would like to know the answer to this as well.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 12-21-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By markgsnw
Waze requires a data connection. Which I need to...

Waze requires a data connection. Which I need to avoid.


Also, I'm finding lately that Waze is not working well at all on my iPhone.
Forum: Equipment 12-17-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By markgsnw
thanks! I'm finding I much prefer good...

thanks!


I'm finding I much prefer good quality gloves. My Held Warm N Dry's work great and have replaced all of my winter/rain gloves.
Forum: Equipment 12-05-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,259
Posted By markgsnw
iCloud. Your photos upload every time you're on a...

iCloud. Your photos upload every time you're on a WiFi network.
Forum: Equipment 12-05-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By markgsnw
Question gloves in the Aerostich catalogue?

Looking at page 12 of the Aerostich Holiday 2012 catalogue, photo labelled "Gabe (somebody) and his 70's Honda cafe racer".....question: what are those gloves he is wearing? Can't read the logo on...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 11-16-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By markgsnw
thank you both, much appreciated!

thank you both, much appreciated!
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 11-12-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 733
Posted By markgsnw
Question iOS GPS software for Scandinavia?

My wife and I are going to be in Sweden next year (driving a car, but a really cool car) and I'm looking for recommendations for navigation software for iOS. I'm familiar with Navigon software in the...
Forum: Vendors 10-19-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,556
Posted By markgsnw
I agree with Yossarian (that would make a great...

I agree with Yossarian (that would make a great T-Shirt BTW) and would take it a step further. US consumer law (I believe the Moss-Magnuson Act of 1975) says that once the product ships from the...
Forum: Equipment 09-29-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,040
Posted By markgsnw
I bought an Odyssey charger for my PC680. It's a...

I bought an Odyssey charger for my PC680. It's a quality product and does a great job with their batteries. Also have used a BT Plus.

If I were going to buy a charge to use with the Odyssey, I'd...
Forum: Vendors 09-29-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 79,321
Posted By markgsnw
What have you mounted those to? It looks like the...

What have you mounted those to? It looks like the brake calipers.


I'm trying to think up a mount point for my Norge.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 09-11-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By markgsnw
helmets in PDX?

Does anyone have much of a selection of flip-up helmets in the Portland area? My first gen Symax is getting pretty ratty, and I've never had any luck getting a good fit via mail order. I've been to...
Forum: The Garage 09-11-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,132
Posted By markgsnw
timely thread, I have a flat on my <1000 mile...

timely thread, I have a flat on my <1000 mile rear tire, I'll have a go with my tire plugger.

As far as patching goes, no one around here does patching anymore, which is too bad, because I've had...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 06-04-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By markgsnw
thanks for all the suggestions. I think we'll do...

thanks for all the suggestions. I think we'll do I-84 to Ontario, then take 95 to Winnemucca, then make our way down to highway 50 and cross Nevada that way. 50 looks really cool, and 95 is quite...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-31-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By markgsnw
if only my vacation were longer :wink:

if only my vacation were longer :wink:
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-30-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By markgsnw
395 is quite nice....so then where? east from...

395 is quite nice....so then where? east from Reno?
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-30-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By markgsnw
PDX to Four Corners?

We've been to Four Corners (Arizona, Colorado, NM, Utah) twice on the bike and can't get enough of it. What we've had enough of is the stretch of I-84 between Ontario Oregon and the other side of...
Forum: Equipment 04-24-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,369
Posted By markgsnw
my wife has a pair of Triumph women's boots,...

my wife has a pair of Triumph women's boots, which she loves. Waterproof and flexible enough to walk around in.
Forum: Equipment 03-24-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,402
Posted By markgsnw
I received a set for my last BD. Been wearing...

I received a set for my last BD. Been wearing them every day for a couple of months now. I'm a guy who keeps 5-6 pairs of gloves around and I usually take 2 pair on a road trip. I have a variety of...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-06-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By markgsnw
any problems with overheating in the bag?

any problems with overheating in the bag?
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-06-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,326
Posted By markgsnw
how un-waterproof?

I'm still rolling a Garmin 2720, but it's starting to get cranky (doesn't want to boot up sometimes), the display fogs up badly, maps are out of date and I'm not going to give Garmin another $80 for...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-19-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,347
Posted By markgsnw
new iPhone navigation app: Scout

Scout (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scout-by-telenav/id467816643?mt=8) is a new, free app for the iPhone for navigation. Looks very promising for a 1.0 release. And it's free. :evil
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-19-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By markgsnw
that was a rant, BTW :1drink and,...

that was a rant, BTW :1drink



and, after deleting and reinstalling the app twice, I have been able to get the maps to sync up and the app works again. Haven't really played with it since, it's...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-16-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By markgsnw
Navigon for iPhone: beware beware

I've owned Navigon for iPhone for a few years, added Traffic, 3D, and all of the US and Canada. It was a fairly decent turn by turn navigator and the Live Traffic was useful. Also a good deal as it...
Forum: Equipment 01-08-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,369
Posted By markgsnw
I'm actually looking for my next set of fog...

I'm actually looking for my next set of fog lights. Has to be DOT approved, which I think lets out most LED's.
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,369
Posted By markgsnw
I had a set of Optilux driving lights several...

I had a set of Optilux driving lights several years ago on my GS. I bought them because I wanted something to put on my crash bars without spending a lot of money. I too had to take them apart and...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 10-18-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,842
Posted By markgsnw
I bought the Navigon iOS app a while back, paid...

I bought the Navigon iOS app a while back, paid $14.95 for the western half of the US. Works quite well, though the interface is, um, suboptimal. Works well and can't beat it for the $$$.


Not...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 10-18-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By markgsnw
I've found with the RAM mounts that there is a...

I've found with the RAM mounts that there is a particular way that they designed the GPS for in/out. With my big GPS (2720) it rolls into the mount. Prying the top or bottom is bad. With my smaller...
Forum: Equipment 10-12-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,513
Posted By markgsnw
I've had two orders with Go and excellent service...

I've had two orders with Go and excellent service both times. I think they are a one person business so you may have run into a vacation, etc.


Great gear btw.
Forum: Equipment 08-07-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,513
Posted By markgsnw
I've used the BMW silver gear in the past, looks...

I've used the BMW silver gear in the past, looks OK but really doesn't perform well for me: stains easily (and I'm a messy eater), retains odors.


I need a couple of shirts that I can wear while...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-06-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7,153
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Posted By markgsnw
what part of "PM me if interested" did you not...

what part of "PM me if interested" did you not understand? :lol3
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