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Forum: Road warriors 01-06-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
Excellent story, thanks for sharing with us!

Excellent story, thanks for sharing with us!
Forum: Road warriors 01-06-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
[QUOTE=Randy;20407421]Wow, I can't believe it,...

[QUOTE=Randy;20407421]Wow, I can't believe it, but I get to play! Never thought I'd own a Harley, but it's funny how our tastes can change over time.

Just got this one as a surprise gift from my...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-11-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,364
Posted By Tom Herold
I'm not ashamed of my service, nor am I...

I'm not ashamed of my service, nor am I embarrased about having the badges of honor showing my direct involvement in "combat" as it's defined by the United States military. If I want to talk about it...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-09-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,364
Posted By Tom Herold
I'm a retired combat veteran and joined the PGR...

I'm a retired combat veteran and joined the PGR in 2006, right after I left active duty. I understand their original mission and agree with it, but I couldn't support the militant approach they...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 10-28-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3,225
Views: 686,663
Posted By Tom Herold
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j337/twherold/...

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j337/twherold/BigBendHighway.jpg

Big Bend National Park, Texas
Forum: Road warriors 10-17-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 11,674
Posted By Tom Herold
My 2012 Electra Glide has it and to be honest I...

My 2012 Electra Glide has it and to be honest I don't like it one bit. There are only two seasons in Austin, TX; hot and cold, with hot being the predominate one the majority of the year.

The...
Forum: Road warriors 10-16-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 11,674
Posted By Tom Herold
I put 1200 miles on my Electra Glide last weekend...

I put 1200 miles on my Electra Glide last weekend on a run from Austin through Big Bend in temps ranging from 101 on the boarder, to 37 and rain in Fort Davis as I was heading home.

I had to...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-29-2012, 05:52 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 50,207
Posted By Tom Herold
http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j337/twherold/...

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j337/twherold/Aug2012Wimberly.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 08-21-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,315
Posted By Tom Herold
I was looking through CL ads and noticed a Valk...

I was looking through CL ads and noticed a Valk for sale here in Austin, TX if you want me to go look at it for you:

http://austin.craigslist.org/mcd/3220890363.html
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-19-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 21,017
Views: 4,501,677
Posted By Tom Herold
This is such an obvious fail: no sparks flying so...

This is such an obvious fail: no sparks flying so he's not leaning far enough and dragging parts, the air pressure is dangerously low in those tires, and that cam on top of the helmet... sheesh......
Forum: Road warriors 08-16-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,382
Posted By Tom Herold
I've owned both an FJR and Electra Glide, had...

I've owned both an FJR and Electra Glide, had passengers on both and can offer some thoughts too FWIW.

I set my FJR up with a tour pack, corbin, CalSci windscreen adjustable passenger pegs, a...
Forum: Road warriors 07-22-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 913
Views: 131,012
Posted By Tom Herold
Oh man, I like it - that's a great looking bike!!...

Oh man, I like it - that's a great looking bike!! :clap
Forum: Road warriors 07-18-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Tom Herold
There were changes between those years, mostly...

There were changes between those years, mostly the fairings and colors, but the parts you're looking at should be a direct swap over.
Forum: Road warriors 07-15-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
I still have the stock headers on but added a...

I still have the stock headers on but added a parade fan for the slow, baking on the slab traffic duties - it helps out a lot and rarely do I have the rear cylinder cut out anymore. I switched over...
Forum: Road warriors 07-15-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
Very Nice! I love the Street Glide, its a easily...

Very Nice! I love the Street Glide, its a easily converted bike; take it out Friday night and cruise, slap on a touring seat an tour pak and take a trip on Saturday. It's a total hotrod of a bike,...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 07-14-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 559
Posted By Tom Herold
King Street down town? I haven't been there in a...

King Street down town? I haven't been there in a while, but always loved the scenery around The Battery!

Anyway, here are my contributions:
...
Forum: Road warriors 07-13-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
Wow! That's a sharp looking RG, congratulations...

Wow! That's a sharp looking RG, congratulations and many happy miles! :D
Forum: Road warriors 07-12-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
Here's a thread from another forum reagrding...

Here's a thread from another forum reagrding cruise on a Dyna:
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-glide-models/501778-dyna-cruise-control.html
Forum: Road warriors 07-09-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 60,986
Posted By Tom Herold
Thanks! I have to admit I like the stock...

Thanks!

I have to admit I like the stock sound too! Where I work is really dusty because of the constant construction going on. I bought a sun buster cover to help protect things from the...
Forum: Road warriors 07-08-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 395,438
Posted By Tom Herold
I used the Baker Air Wings but had to flip them...

I used the Baker Air Wings but had to flip them over on their brackets to get them to fit right. Once mounted, they liked to slip and rotate downward at anything over 35mph. The brackets area held...
Forum: Road warriors 07-08-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 60,986
Posted By Tom Herold
http://integrity.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycl...

http://integrity.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycles/i-PVp4wq2/0/L/hd-L.jpg

:clap YAY for you, congratulations! That's a great looking bike! My Ultra Classic already has 3800 miles on it and is...
Forum: Road warriors 07-02-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 291
Views: 38,636
Posted By Tom Herold
Not at all, but I can see where you're coming...

Not at all, but I can see where you're coming from and appriciate the fact you're entitled to express yourself.

But to dog out other peoples choice in a ride or what they personlly find appealing...
Forum: Road warriors 07-01-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 38,636
Posted By Tom Herold
Really?

Rant ON!

Nothing personal, but... DAMN! This is a prime example of what I love to hate about forums.... I've been here for over 6 years and only have 50ish posts for a reason....

Triumph...
Forum: Road warriors 06-30-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 60,986
Posted By Tom Herold
Agreed - I've owned quite a few different bikes...

Agreed - I've owned quite a few different bikes and know how loyal people are towards certain brands, but I keep gravitating back to Harley too.

I refuse to be called a biker, because I'm not -...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-28-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 785
Views: 243,932
Posted By Tom Herold
I've always loved the F-4's - when I was a kid...

I've always loved the F-4's - when I was a kid I'd buy the 1:72 scale Thunderbirds model set and paint them up in camo, then hang them from my bedroom ceiling in mock battles against Migs - that pic...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 06-25-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3,225
Views: 686,663
Posted By Tom Herold
^^^^^ WOW, what a great pic ^^^^^ Thanks...

^^^^^ WOW, what a great pic ^^^^^

Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
Thanks! I've owned a couple of Softails and...

Thanks! I've owned a couple of Softails and drooled over the FLH's for as long as I can remember. It's good to be in a position to finally own one :D

My first 100 miles of many more to come!
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2,054
Views: 505,490
Posted By Tom Herold
I picked up my spankin' new 2012 Ultra last...

I picked up my spankin' new 2012 Ultra last Saturday :clap

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j337/twherold/2012ElectraGlideFirstRideAustinTX7.jpg
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-22-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 46,971
Posted By Tom Herold
http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes...

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/2013-triumph-trophy-spied-again/20142.html

Some new spy pics out of Spain.....

My only concern is how close the riders knees are to the...
Forum: Road warriors 09-25-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 395,438
Posted By Tom Herold
Believe it or not, I pulled 12k out of a set of...

Believe it or not, I pulled 12k out of a set of Pilot Road 2CT's - lot's of highway on them, some commuting, very little corner carving.

They were a really good tire until Michelin changes their...
Forum: Road warriors 09-25-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 395,438
Posted By Tom Herold
I have a 2k mile trip coming up, going to ride...

I have a 2k mile trip coming up, going to ride the Nachez Trace and tour 5 states over the Columbus Day weekend. I had to change out my tires from Perelli Angels to Bridgestone BT023 GT's yesterday...
Forum: Road warriors 09-24-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 395,438
Posted By Tom Herold
I was lucky, a couple of years ago when Audiovox...

I was lucky, a couple of years ago when Audiovox stopped marketing the CC units, the auto parts stores around the nation were dumping them dirt cheap - I picked up two complete and new in the box...
Forum: Road warriors 09-23-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,100
Posted By Tom Herold
And here's my almost free (T,T&L) 2012 Ninja 250R...

And here's my almost free (T,T&L) 2012 Ninja 250R with 2 miles on the odometer :) This thing's a hoot to ride!

http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j337/twherold/Ninja09.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 09-23-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2,426
Views: 395,438
Posted By Tom Herold
You can also find them here: ...

You can also find them here:
http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=422
Forum: Road warriors 09-20-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1,367
Views: 240,100
Posted By Tom Herold
Almost Free

I found out today I won a Ninja 250 in the Kawi sweepstakes they had going on, I pick it up this Friday :clap

My current ride's an FJR1300, but after reading through this thread it sounds like...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 06-20-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By Tom Herold
Very nice! I'm new to Austin and still trying to...

Very nice! I'm new to Austin and still trying to figure out where to find news on these kinds of events!
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-21-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 390,918
Posted By Tom Herold
The Pennybaker Bridge, Austin Texas

I moved to Austin recently and read about the Pennybaker Bridge being something of an Austin hill country icon, so I took a ride out to see it.
...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By Tom Herold
I've owned a couple of ST's and have put some...

I've owned a couple of ST's and have put some serious miles on a GT thanks to being invited by Triumph USA and getting to be an "average" rider solicited for feedbck and input.

My personal...
Forum: Road warriors 02-14-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 132,448
Posted By Tom Herold
Uh.... yeah.... that's what I'm expressing.... ...

Uh.... yeah.... that's what I'm expressing....

It's not necessarily worth it to buy a standard Street and add a high end suspension when you can buy a Street R with an adjustable set-up and race...
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 132,448
Posted By Tom Herold
AFAIK adding in the price of the ohlins would...

AFAIK adding in the price of the ohlins would take you close to the price of an R model, if not over it......

The biggest reason you might want to go that route would be color options for the...
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