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Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 131,272
Posted By txwanderer
If you ever feel the urge to try it again, open...

If you ever feel the urge to try it again, open the lowers about an inch or so. This directs the air flow around the engine and off your legs so much. It also keeps the right pipe from cooking the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-11-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,306
Posted By txwanderer
Friction is your friend. Sounds like you are...

Friction is your friend. Sounds like you are close to the threshold of grip and slip. Now that you know where that is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I would suggest as someone else did, to use both brakes, try it...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,967
Posted By txwanderer
OK last on this, I question because to my limited...

OK last on this, I question because to my limited knowledge there is no such thing as a throttle body sync on them. Prior units used multiple carbs, and have to be synced. Just wonder about your info...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,967
Posted By txwanderer
Not knocking them, just my observations. I don't...

Not knocking them, just my observations. I don't own one nor have the itch. I said earlier I've spent too much time sitting on the side of the road with them. Not making it up.
Do you know what a...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,967
Posted By txwanderer
I am a bit baffled by the orange part here. I...

I am a bit baffled by the orange part here. I have done plenty of oil changes, plug changes and a few other things on both. The Wing is hands down faster and easier for oil changes. Plugs, well...
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,967
Posted By txwanderer
I have heard and read this. I also LIVED IT. I...

I have heard and read this. I also LIVED IT. I have nothing but love for my wing, but after 5 years and 130K+ miles, I was tired of being in pain.
Sooooo, off to another type of ride. SO far so...
Forum: Road warriors 05-06-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,967
Posted By txwanderer
Wind? Hmm, I should have included my current...

Wind? Hmm, I should have included my current ride. Victory Cross Country Tour, the most stable neutral motorcycle I have ever thrown a leg across. The Vision is also very stable, like the Wing. I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-06-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 10,967
Posted By txwanderer
:stupid If a Wing will fit, then it is the clear...

:stupid If a Wing will fit, then it is the clear choice. Not perfect, but plenty close.
I have spent way too many riding hours sitting with my HD friends while they wait on a tow, so kinda turned...
Forum: The Garage 04-30-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,130
Posted By txwanderer
What the owners manual calls for. Current ride...

What the owners manual calls for. Current ride 91+.
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 914
Views: 131,272
Posted By txwanderer
It looks like they put some room back in the...

It looks like they put some room back in the pillion. On the 12 momma nixed it in a hurry 9 inches from the step to the backrest, kind of wonder what they were thinking.
Nice looking ride.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-24-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,071
Posted By txwanderer
And the ones that argue adnauseum about how this...

And the ones that argue adnauseum about how this or that is the best way to prevent it.
Most of the "solutions" are bad habits in themselves.

Cheers
Forum: Road warriors 04-22-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 553
Posted By txwanderer
+1 with others. Pulling the clutch may not give...

+1 with others. Pulling the clutch may not give it enough oil pressure at a lean. Not sure your reason for doing that, but another story for now.

You may fare better asking that question on a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-21-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,071
Posted By txwanderer
Function check of engine guards coupled with...

Function check of engine guards coupled with impromptu practice in righting the fallen bike.

What could possibly be wrong with that?

If you never dropped it, you are either lucky or just...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-20-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,501
Posted By txwanderer
Hey Trout!! Take a look at some other...

Hey Trout!!

Take a look at some other avenues. I am as frugal as it gets, but there is inexpensive and then there is cheap.
Wlamart sells a "drystar" brand of clothing that is cheap. UA,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-14-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,501
Posted By txwanderer
http://underwear.wickers.com/our-moisture-wicking-...

http://underwear.wickers.com/our-moisture-wicking-underwear-ZXsZX66
http://www.ldcomfort.com/
http://www.goathleticapparel.com/qwik-wick/qwikwick-short-sleeve-baselayer-shirt

A few places I have...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-13-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,501
Posted By txwanderer
Like it or not, use it or not, have faith in the...

Like it or not, use it or not, have faith in the IBA or not, this is a group of the most accomplished riders anywhere.
They don't always agree, but for the most part they operate off the same info...
Forum: Road warriors 04-12-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 641
Posted By txwanderer
Just drain it. Either way will work, just run it...

Just drain it. Either way will work, just run it for plenty of time, like the 20 miles mentioned earlier, if you go that route.

This fall change the oil, and let it sit. Don't run it to "charge...
Forum: Road warriors 04-11-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 131,272
Posted By txwanderer
I read that too. The zero pressure is for ride...

I read that too. The zero pressure is for ride quality, not to stop the fender from hitting the tire. There was another who blew a rear shock, he said the guy was blowing smoke. If the rear could do...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21,025
Views: 4,505,212
Posted By txwanderer
Yellow Wolf is a legend of sorts, but just like...

Yellow Wolf is a legend of sorts, but just like the Lone Ranger, there is Tonto. Just as adept to crime fighting and tought the Ranger a few things(OK in the story he tought him almost everything),...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-28-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,591
Posted By txwanderer
I hope the Armor All was a joke. Many things come...

I hope the Armor All was a joke. Many things come to mind in your opening that would help, although not go over well around here. Are you wanting to slide on the seat or get rid of a hot behind?...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-26-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21,025
Views: 4,505,212
Posted By txwanderer
That faux chinbar is becoming the rage. I don't...

That faux chinbar is becoming the rage. I don't get it. :scratch I would think if it were there it would just be something to break and grind into your face. Most calim to not be fuctional, I guess...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-26-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21,025
Views: 4,505,212
Posted By txwanderer
Nolan...

Nolan http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nolan-n104-voyage-helmet

Or probably
http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/nolan-n43e-trilogy-voyage-helmet without the chin bar.

Cheers
Forum: Road warriors 03-25-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 131,272
Posted By txwanderer
This line makes the Vic faithfull cringe. If I...

This line makes the Vic faithfull cringe. If I wanted "fast" I would have bought it.

A Victory engine can be fluffed to pretty impressive numbers with a reasonable investment. $2-$4K can turn...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-24-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,708
Posted By txwanderer
First, was it your idea for her to ride or hers?...

First, was it your idea for her to ride or hers? If not hers, then shame on you.

Second, It sounds like the instructors failed her. There should be no rush, although some feel that way, and there...
Forum: Road warriors 03-18-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 914
Views: 131,272
Posted By txwanderer
Dunno about the BMW, but the ST1300 has exactly...

Dunno about the BMW, but the ST1300 has exactly that to me. Not to the point of a sport bike, but I can't stay on one over 30 minutes. Position is subjective, and I have never liked having to tilt...
Forum: Road warriors 03-10-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,325
Posted By txwanderer
They all do that. No really, at some speed or...

They all do that. No really, at some speed or another all of them will pick up a wobble.
Hearing about all this kind of makes me skeptical. Goldwings have a tendency to do it on deceleration, and a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-24-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,163
Posted By txwanderer
Good post for one started so long ago. It...

Good post for one started so long ago.

It seems a lot of people here ride for different reasons. The "extra weight" and "getting laid" comments are funny though.

Getting laid isn't a problem,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-02-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 487
Views: 25,244
Posted By txwanderer
We have a winner!! One our our well meaning...

We have a winner!! One our our well meaning members chastised me for my earlier comment. Read the posts and understand my point. It is the most overused, missunderstood word in the motorcycle...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-31-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 487
Views: 25,244
Posted By txwanderer
If you want to fall down. Counter steer isn't. It...

If you want to fall down. Counter steer isn't. It is a phrase someone came up with to try and get through to people too dumb to know what the front wheel is doing. It didn't work.

You haven't...
Forum: Road warriors 12-30-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By txwanderer
A GL1100 is pretty outdated and could have come...

A GL1100 is pretty outdated and could have come in a few configurations, not that it would make a hill of beans as compaired to a modern machine.
Coming off a Venture (2nd generation) and going to...
Forum: Road warriors 12-30-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By txwanderer
It sounds like the man knows what he wants. I...

It sounds like the man knows what he wants. I guess I don't understand your question. I take it he has ridden one, and done his research.
It kinda sounds like YOU think it a poor decision. Not...
Forum: Road warriors 12-19-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,658
Posted By txwanderer
You worry about strange things. Who gives a chit...

You worry about strange things. Who gives a chit what the other guy likes? It is my money and my ride, same for you and the next guy.
Goldwings, are spunky, agile, and can carry the house and a...
Forum: Road warriors 12-11-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,619
Posted By txwanderer
Two different use machines. You may check out a...

Two different use machines. You may check out a Super T forum to ask about them. Every review I have read to date, they are great. These have been individuals, not magazine writers.
As for Yamaha...
Forum: Road warriors 12-06-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,039
Posted By txwanderer
Don't take off your lowers. Close them off. Open...

Don't take off your lowers. Close them off. Open an inch one way or the other will yield surprising results in hot weather. It will also keep air moving across the jugs in a predictable manner.
You...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-04-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,118
Posted By txwanderer
The "600 cc Sport bike" and "New rider" really...

The "600 cc Sport bike" and "New rider" really stick out. Nothing you can do about being new except practice. All 600cc bikes are not created equally either, so some of this is best guess for you.
...
Forum: Road warriors 12-02-2012, 11:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,151
Posted By txwanderer
A Venture can be a pig in a parking lot. Folks...

A Venture can be a pig in a parking lot. Folks have told you some practice, so here are a couple more things. IF you aren't verticaly challenged, leveling links will help. They raise the rear a tad....
Forum: Road warriors 12-01-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,552
Posted By txwanderer
That is the best looking paint I have seen on a...

That is the best looking paint I have seen on a Vision. nice bikes. Momma put the nix on for the lack of comfort for her in the "Pricess Seat". No worries. The XCT has the same agile handling, frame,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-10-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,371
Posted By txwanderer
Sorry, you may not be able to understand, or just...

Sorry, you may not be able to understand, or just don't want to. He claims to be a combat vet. Cool, and thanks for serving, however he ain't the only one around and using it for a crutch or to gain...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-10-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,371
Posted By txwanderer
Well, ain't you just a special kind of cupcake....

Well, ain't you just a special kind of cupcake. Join the club and get at the end of the line.

PGR started to protect fallen service members' family from harassment. Bikers from all backgrounds,...
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 835
Posted By txwanderer
I've ordered from them on several occasions. They...

I've ordered from them on several occasions. They are a part time company from my understanding, but that is here nor there.
I never had any problems, their gear is good, and service has always been...
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