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RE: Knees
My Father is 70 years old and rides a Goldwing trike. He rides that thing 300-400 miles a day sometimes with no issues.
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THEBurninator
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11/07/09 07:36am |
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RE: Knees
I've just heard others recommend dual sports to people. I've never actually ridden one myself and can't speak from personal experience.
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THEBurninator
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11/05/09 09:01pm |
Motorcycle Forum
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RE: Knees
How tall are you? I've heard good things regarding dual sports for taller riders.
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THEBurninator
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11/01/09 04:09pm |
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RE: RIP Buell
I've been reading for years that Buell represents Harley's youth market, but I don't believe it. For every young guy I know that wants a Buell, there are three guys his age lusting after a Harley.
Buells sell fairly well in this area, but they don't seem to get as much support on national forums.
Harley's floundering right now because of a bad economy and some bad decisions made by their financing department. I believe we'll see the Buell nameplate make a comeback in a few years.
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THEBurninator
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10/16/09 11:44am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: I need a new bike.....
I have my Harley for laid-back rides, and I have my Triumph Speed Triple for more spirited rides. The Harley usually sits at home neglected while I'm enjoying the Triple.
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THEBurninator
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09/28/09 07:42am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Anyone here have a Suzuki TU250X?
I can't tell you anything about it, but I wanted to commend you on being smart and starting out on a nice, small bike.
My first bike was a Rebel 250.
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THEBurninator
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07/14/09 11:05am |
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RE: First bike help for newbie F rider
Yes, you even have to watch out in parking lots. I recall a friend who bought a 650 Savage and took it to the local mall after hours to practice. He wasn't paying attention and hit a speed bump at 30 miles an hour and dumped it. He didn't bother with any gear because he didn't expect to be moving very fast and ended up with some nice road rash on his arms.
Those are the good old days.
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THEBurninator
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07/08/09 06:46am |
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RE: 2008 Victory Vision
I agree. The Vision is a love it or hate it bike, and I hate it.
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THEBurninator
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06/17/09 07:07am |
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RE: What's the future of Buell?
This Buell XB12XT has a 54 inch wheelbase. That is about 2 inches longer than most of the other Buells. The XB12Ss is even described as a 'Buell Long' at 54 inches. The police model is similar. By comparison, the 2007 Vrod Street Rod I posted has a 67 inch wheelbase. It looks like the Buell will need a growth spurt to accommodate guys like me at 6'1" and 255. Or maybe they could throw in a lifetime supply of SlimFast with the bike!:B
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3515857632_bdf23d778a.jpg?v=0 height=300 width=500
Buell's are known for quick handling. A big part of that comes from the short wheelbase.
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THEBurninator
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05/12/09 07:05am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: Harley-Davidson 175 cc ?????
A friend of mine used to have a bike that had a Shadow engine and gastank with Moto Guzzi fenders and a Harley tail light.
My point is you never know what people might slap on a bike.
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THEBurninator
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05/07/09 08:43pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: What's the future of Buell?
There's more to a sportbike or standard than good handling. Buell should stick to their niche. I don't see the point of expanding their line to cruisers while their parent company handles that market.
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THEBurninator
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05/03/09 09:12pm |
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RE: Have you crashed yet?
Most have an accident or two when they first begin riding. It is a steep learning curve.
I've had two in eleven years. The first was within the first two years of riding, and I wasn't paying close enough attention to the road and "missed" a curve. The other happened because I took a wrong turn and hit a dead end street going about sixty miles an hour.
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THEBurninator
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04/28/09 07:13am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: What to Wear in the Summer
I have an off-brand perforated leather jacket that works great. I just need to lose five pouns so it fits again.
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THEBurninator
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04/24/09 07:52pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: What to Wear in the Summer
I used to wear one of these when I spent a summer working in a warehouse in Arkansas. It worked very well.
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Kool-Off-Tie-p-16834.html
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THEBurninator
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04/23/09 11:19am |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: What to Wear in the Summer
Found the link: Would like to know if anyone has tried this:
http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Chilly-Mate-p-16833.html
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THEBurninator
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04/22/09 03:30pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: What to Wear in the Summer
Yes, a mesh jacket is the way to go. Air flows thru it and it has armor in the right places (removable) and the material will protect against road rash. Acutally, I find that wearing a damp shirt underneath when riding in hot weather almost makes it to cool sometimes. Fieldsheer makes great stuff and is usually sold at discounts on the net.
+1 on the wet shirt. I've stopped at gas stations, bought bottled water, and dumped it over my head just to get wet before. It feels great when you get back on the bike and start moving.
I can't find the link now, but Aerostich used to sell a small sprayer that would spray a fine mist of water on you ever so often.
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THEBurninator
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04/22/09 03:27pm |
American V-Twin Board
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RE: ATGATT ? Do you ?
@LowCountryRider:
There are many options for riding in hot weather. Many apparel manufacturers (Cortech, Tour Master, Fieldsheer, Olympia Moto Sports, etc.) make lightweight mesh jackets, pants, and 1-piece suits. Here are a couple of options to consider, which I evaluated in Rider:
Tour Master Flex 2 Jacket
http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id=1694665
Olympia Moto Sports Stealth One-Piece Suit
http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id=1743841
Here's a link to our all-weather riding suit buyer's guide
http://www.ridermagazine.com/output.cfm?id=1743553
And lastly, look for our summer riding jacket buyer's guide in the July issue of Rider.
Take care & ride well,
Greg
Those are good reviews. I appreciate reviews over useful gear as opposed to the fashion stuff I usually see.
I have a one piece Aerostich and love it. On hot days, I fill ziplock baggies with ice and put them in the pockets. If it gets too hot to wear my gear, then it's too hot to ride.
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THEBurninator
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04/21/09 01:55pm |
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RE: A Beer or Two with Lunch
I wonder how many lives have been lost by people attending Erntefest and then driving home? It wouldn't be so bad if after attending this beer-fest they all slept in their respective cars in the parking lot.
By people keeping quiet about this, gives tacit approval for DUI.
Honestly, my guess is none. It's a small, rural community. They'll look the other way until something goes wrong, then there will be a crackdown. It's easy to ignore an issue as long as nobody is getting hurt.
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THEBurninator
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04/17/09 07:55pm |
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RE: Rider motorcycle comparos...suggestions?
I'd like to see some kind of "retro" comparo. Maybe compare a Triumph Bonneville or Scrambler with a Harley Nightster. Something along those lines.
Add the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic to that list although I hear it's a "Europe only" bike.
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THEBurninator
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04/17/09 07:05pm |
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RE: A Beer or Two with Lunch
The helmet and seatbelt laws are ONLY concerned about insurance company money.
It's the insurance companies that lobby for these laws. IMO, there is absolutely no concern for safety, just the money the insurance companies are attempting to save themselves.
As far as being in control, I couldn't care less what other people do as far as wearing a helmet, hey, it's their head! I am concerned about the idiot who, drives drunk because that makes my family, me and my friends and neighbors vulnerable! I cannot understand why beer or any alcohol for that matter, is available at these biker meets. It makes no sense. Cops know when these meets occur and sometimes they wait for these inebriated riders to make their exit and they get nailed, then again, sometimes the cops are nowhere to be found. As far as I'm concerned if someone has beer and is out there in the summer sun taking in the sights at a meet, they deserve to lose their license....period, because they are too dumb to ride! I believe some people on this board may not like this post. Keep this in mind, "your freedom ends where my freedom begins"
A community close by has what they call Erntefest every year. It's a celebration of German heritage that really amounts to nothing more than a bunch of poeople standing in a field and getting drunk. I've gone a few times, and the one thing I've noticed is the police presence. They are all over the festival and quick to throw out troublemakers. At midnight, the police all get in a line, hold hands, and push everyone out to the parking lot.
I've seen police officers pick up drunks and walk them to their cars then send them on their way.
In all the years of this festival, I've never heard of anyone getting pulled over on the drive home.
It comes down to money. The police will look the other way if the community wants them to do so.
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THEBurninator
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04/17/09 07:03pm |
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