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GHO100 · 08-03-2012, 11:18 AM

Is this confirmed for all the tow lots? I remember seeing a few bikes at the Marshal's tow lot on the east side of Greenpoint. The notice I had received about my car gave me 2 weeks to claim it before it would be auctioned.

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Originally Posted by kcieslicki

Yes, I can confirm they don't auction bikes. DOT sends them to the crusher after they have gone unclaimed for one year. When I picked up my towed bike, there was a good looking VFR there that has been there 8 months. I can't believe they don't auction them.

What will ever happen to the bikes under the QB Bridge overpass?

Ren20 · 08-03-2012, 11:54 AM

I am gonna visit a friend in Mahwah NJ tomorrow. But to make the trip more interesting, I will head up north to Bear Mount on W9 from brooklyn, then cut thru the Harriman State park down south to Rt 17.

My speedo isn't working, so I will rely on the rmp to guess my speed. Will be a relaxed ride so i dont want to eat a speed ticket.

I will be ride a sv650. I know you guys ride different bikes. I am wondering if anyone can give me some info on the following. I don't have a gps that I can use or mounting for my smart phone on the bike.
what RPM is 70mph at? for high way 6th gear
and, what RPM is 45 mph at? this is for when I am in the park. Park speed limit is 40mph. trying to stay on 5th or 6th gear.

http://goo.gl/maps/SUcTG

any suggestions?

Lil' Steve · 08-03-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ren20

My speedo isn't working, so I will rely on the rmp to guess my speed. Will be a relaxed ride so i dont want to eat a speed ticket.

I will be ride a sv650. I know you guys ride different bikes. I am wondering if anyone can give me some info on the following. I don't have a gps that I can use or mounting for my smart phone on the bike.
what RPM is 70mph at? for high way 6th gear
and, what RPM is 45 mph at? this is for when I am in the park. Park speed limit is 40mph. trying to stay on 5th or 6th gear.

any suggestions?

http://www.gearingcommander.com/

Ren20 · 08-03-2012, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the website,

would you also suggest any modification to my route?

Lil' Steve · 08-03-2012, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ren20

Thanks for the website,

would you also suggest any modification to my route?

For the beginning of your route, I'd rather get north by either the West side highway to the GWB or the FDR to the GWB. Then either 9w or the Palisades to Harriman. Just my preference, either way will get you there.

GHO100 · 08-03-2012, 01:33 PM

Have you looked at installing a bicycle computer as a cheap fix?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ren20

I am gonna visit a friend in Mahwah NJ tomorrow. But to make the trip more interesting, I will head up north to Bear Mount on W9 from brooklyn, then cut thru the Harriman State park down south to Rt 17.

My speedo isn't working, so I will rely on the rmp to guess my speed. Will be a relaxed ride so i dont want to eat a speed ticket.

I will be ride a sv650. I know you guys ride different bikes. I am wondering if anyone can give me some info on the following. I don't have a gps that I can use or mounting for my smart phone on the bike.
what RPM is 70mph at? for high way 6th gear
and, what RPM is 45 mph at? this is for when I am in the park. Park speed limit is 40mph. trying to stay on 5th or 6th gear.

http://goo.gl/maps/SUcTG

any suggestions?

Ren20 · 08-03-2012, 02:32 PM

haha, one of the goal is actually to fix my speedometer at my friends house. I am asking around to see if anyone got some sort of mount for a smart phones that i can borrow.

a coworker just pointed out that I could use my garmin running watch. Let's see how well it works.

rutard · 08-05-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcieslicki

$185 for the tow and $65 for the missing plate ticket.

Were you parked illegally, or did they just tow it just because it didn't have plates?

Lil' Steve · 08-05-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseblood

Alright, friends... Steve (vfr870) has ~~stupidly~~ bravely thrown open his doors, and offered to host!

Date: Sunday, Aug 5
Start time: 2 PM
Where: 352 Beach Ave., Bronx, NY 10473

What he says:

"OK, do it. I'll provide some basic starter food & beverages, attendees can handle the rest.
All the bikes can park off street on my lawn. No smoking on the property."

I'm in for beer, some meat, and maybe a veggie dish.

Who's gonna be the first one here? Dont worry about a little rain, I got ya covered. Everyone is welcome, swing by & say hello.

Rectaltronics · 08-05-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vfr870

Who's gonna be the first one here? Dont worry about a little rain, I got ya covered. Everyone is welcome, swing by & say hello.

Getting under way in a few minutes, will bring some dessert.

Lil' Steve · 08-05-2012, 01:03 PM

C'mon, free food & beer!

kcieslicki · 08-05-2012, 03:52 PM

Guilty as charged. I was parked in a muni-meter area with my license plate removed. The NYPD was conducting a sweep of Broadway around 23rd street and they towed about 8 bikes/scooters including mine.

And yes, I have already contacted my local NYC councilman to support the bill to exempt motorbikes from paying at muni-meter locations, as is featured on the NYMSTF site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutard

Were you parked illegally, or did they just tow it just because it didn't have plates?

kcieslicki · 08-05-2012, 03:54 PM

Wow, nice place VFR. That's in the Bronx too? Wow!

Wish I could have made it to finally meet some of you folks. Hopefully next time.

Btw, did any scooters make the journey?

devo2002 · 08-05-2012, 04:40 PM

It was great to meet some fellow commuters today. Steve, thanks again.

thomas.tc.young · 08-05-2012, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devo2002

It was great to meet some fellow commuters today. Steve, thanks again.

Cool BBQ guys. Had work

08-05-2012, 01:03 PM	#14846
Lil' Steve PussyWagon™ Chauffer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Da Bronx, NYC Oddometer: 3,576	Need more people C'mon, free food & beer! __________________ Steve 07 KLX250S w/300 kit, 05 DR650SE, 04 XT225 99 VFR800 w/870 kit, 96 GPz1100

08-05-2012, 04:40 PM	#14849
devo2002 -Devo Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Westchester, NY Oddometer: 2,897	It was great to meet some fellow commuters today. Steve, thanks again. __________________ 06' Wee 99' DR350

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08-03-2012, 11:54 AM	#14837
Ren20 Finding Touge Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 96	I am gonna visit a friend in Mahwah NJ tomorrow. But to make the trip more interesting, I will head up north to Bear Mount on W9 from brooklyn, then cut thru the Harriman State park down south to Rt 17. My speedo isn't working, so I will rely on the rmp to guess my speed. Will be a relaxed ride so i dont want to eat a speed ticket. I will be ride a sv650. I know you guys ride different bikes. I am wondering if anyone can give me some info on the following. I don't have a gps that I can use or mounting for my smart phone on the bike. what RPM is 70mph at? for high way 6th gear and, what RPM is 45 mph at? this is for when I am in the park. Park speed limit is 40mph. trying to stay on 5th or 6th gear. http://goo.gl/maps/SUcTG any suggestions?

08-03-2012, 12:29 PM	#14839
Ren20 Finding Touge Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 96	Thanks for the website, would you also suggest any modification to my route?

08-03-2012, 02:32 PM	#14842
Ren20 Finding Touge Joined: Jan 2012 Oddometer: 96	haha, one of the goal is actually to fix my speedometer at my friends house. I am asking around to see if anyone got some sort of mount for a smart phones that i can borrow. a coworker just pointed out that I could use my garmin running watch. Let's see how well it works.

08-05-2012, 03:54 PM	#14848
kcieslicki Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: New York City, USA Oddometer: 156	Wow, nice place VFR. That's in the Bronx too? Wow! Wish I could have made it to finally meet some of you folks. Hopefully next time. Btw, did any scooters make the journey?