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Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 05:33 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Substitute the WD-40, like has been mentioned for...

Substitute the WD-40, like has been mentioned for the alcohol and the adhesive will be removed without harming the finish.

BTW, WD-40 will also remove fresh oil stains from smooth concrete, and...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 04:09 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
OK, Grom, you made me curious... An over grown...

OK, Grom, you made me curious... An over grown minibike... Looks like fun and probably a killer bike for someone my age...tp
http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/photogallerys/large/14_Grom_Blk.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 09:48 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
It's orange and black, colors will contrast with...

It's orange and black, colors will contrast with the red and silver of the CB, and it is about 1/2 the size of the CB's seat, so it won't fit underneath it. Better keep the ziplock....I am tempted,...
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 08:50 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Can't blame a guy for trying. I do believe I...

Can't blame a guy for trying. I do believe I will own one before my riding days are over, though...
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 08:19 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
My KTM Duke had all its STUFF come in a nice...

My KTM Duke had all its STUFF come in a nice attache case. Of course, my 690 cost the same as a CB ABS. Gotta love the Austrians and their sales package details.... I'll trade you my attache case...
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 03:55 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Congrats and glad you finally became an owner. ...

Congrats and glad you finally became an owner. Enjoy it.... tom dd50
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 12:30 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Hopefully this isn't going to become another bash...

Hopefully this isn't going to become another bash Harley thread. Know lots of Harley guys and gals, and none of them would bash a CB1100 rider or the bike.
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 09:15 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Honda/2010_CB1100...

http://www.mcnews.com.au/Testing/Honda/2010_CB1100/Honda_CB1100_Black.jpg


dooga, Black is a color choice in Japan and Australia. Lots of pics of black bikes on the interweb.
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 06:47 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
congrats, potatosam. The 1100 IS what a UJM is...

congrats, potatosam. The 1100 IS what a UJM is suppose to be.

Someone mentioned a Swiss Army Knife, motorcycle. Years ago, UJMs were considered such, as they were used to commute, tour, take...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 07:42 AM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Both, actually. Never had a poor paint job on...

Both, actually. Never had a poor paint job on any Honda I've owned, detail or finish.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 08:06 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Honda knew how to paint back then. I had an 86 ...

Honda knew how to paint back then. I had an 86 VF500, and besides being beautiful, it was a blast in the twists.... Those days are gone now. tp
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:23 PM
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Views: 52,161
Posted By dirtdreamer50
The rideapart review was more informative, but...

The rideapart review was more informative, but between the two, it looks like Honda has a great potential winner in the CTX line. Guess we'll see in the next few weeks.
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:12 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
http://www.bradsbikes.com/db_img/lrg/2013010718364...

http://www.bradsbikes.com/db_img/lrg/20130107183648.jpg

Some folks here are wondering whether to buy new or save a lot with an older model.. I found this one, an 83 1100F for $7500. Nice...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 12:55 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Jerry, ABS probably does cost thousands to repair...

Jerry, ABS probably does cost thousands to repair in an auto, too. Most autos come with ABS as standard equipment now, and personally I've never heard of anyone making its inclusion a deal breaker. ...
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2013, 06:28 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
I only saw one, still in the crate. Looked...

I only saw one, still in the crate. Looked pretty good, even still in the metal shipping cage. Never saw it assembled. Sold immediately......
Forum: Road warriors 05-09-2013, 03:21 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Guth, I wonder if the extra cost of the 1100 over...

Guth, I wonder if the extra cost of the 1100 over the 700's is a deciding factor for those looking for low cost/low expense transportation over a retro exclusive.
$2-3K is a lot of money in this...
Forum: Road warriors 05-03-2013, 08:55 PM
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Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
I stand corrected. Went back and looked again...

I stand corrected. Went back and looked again with Widmark in mind and now it looks just like him, to me. Sinatra was very popular on early TV shows, and I just glanced at the pic, thinking it was...
Forum: Road warriors 05-01-2013, 09:56 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Wow, nice TV's. WE got our first one in 1955. ...

Wow, nice TV's. WE got our first one in 1955. Two channels to watch... BTW Ole Blue Eyes, there. Frankie.....tp
Forum: Road warriors 05-01-2013, 07:44 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
4th for excitement and 5th for comfort....I...

4th for excitement and 5th for comfort....I imagine.
Forum: Road warriors 05-01-2013, 06:27 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Some bikes will pull to red line in top gear, but...

Some bikes will pull to red line in top gear, but most won't. I actually own one that will. KTM Duke 690, red lines at 8k which represents 120mph in 6th, and it tested top end at 119.8mph by...
Forum: Road warriors 05-01-2013, 05:36 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Anyone here willing to go 150mph on the 1100?...

Anyone here willing to go 150mph on the 1100? Unsure 88hp would push the bike to a speed that high without some type of wind protection, if even then. I do understand what you mean about being...
Forum: Road warriors 04-29-2013, 07:49 AM
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Views: 52,161
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Nothing on their site. I believe I read...

Nothing on their site. I believe I read somewhere, mid summer, but couldn't find anything definitive on a date.
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 08:44 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
I understand. I thought I had a 690 Enduro R...

I understand. I thought I had a 690 Enduro R lined up to buy, but the dealer sold it to another guy... My local Ducati dealer had a '13 Hypermotard set up for demos yesterday, but they had filled...
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 08:05 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Don't know your age but the new Honda CB1100 is...

Don't know your age but the new Honda CB1100 is an excellent motorcycle, one you may want to consider. A retro/I4 to the ninth degree.....

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21278884...
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,505
Posted By dirtdreamer50
alk4life. I have a 2010, and under 3k rpm, it...

alk4life. I have a 2010, and under 3k rpm, it bucks like crazy. Above that, it is smooth and pulls like crazy to redline. My only complaint on my year model is the seat, and I think a Renazco is...
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 08:57 AM
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Views: 5,505
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Manual PDF link for new 690

http://www.ktm.com/uploads/tx_ktmproduct/techdocs/13_3211953_en_OM.pdf

Here's KTM's link for their owner's manual. It's for UK and AUS, but the info is there to peruse. The USA version will...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 07:09 PM
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Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Nah, the Bolt is a Sportster wannabe, the 1100' a...

Nah, the Bolt is a Sportster wannabe, the 1100' a unique retro thing of new/old beauty. Besides this is a Honda thread not a Yamaha one...Remember, "You meet the nicest people on a Honda."
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3,288
Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Understand completely. That's why I bought the...

Understand completely. That's why I bought the 690 Duke. Amazing machine in the twisties, and stable as a rock. Oh, I'll be 63 in three weeks... Never grow old, just older. tomp
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 03:23 PM
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Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Think that was an S60 or some such. I realize...

Think that was an S60 or some such. I realize that those cars were all made and can include the new Charger and Challenger, but sales all the ones mentioned probably don't equal a few months sales...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 01:34 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Nothing is as subjective as how something looks...

Nothing is as subjective as how something looks to various people, even to the same person at different times. The 1100 was designed with a 21st century creative eye, looking back. The 750 was...
Forum: Road warriors 04-23-2013, 06:12 PM
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Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
http://www.marblesmotors.com/images/Bikes/Mick%20P...

http://www.marblesmotors.com/images/Bikes/Mick%20Pinckney/219.jpg
Honda built some beautiful bikes back then, for sure. I had one of these in '71. An SL350. A lot of work was done to the engine,...
Forum: Road warriors 04-19-2013, 07:20 PM
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Posted By dirtdreamer50
Amazing, Simply Amazing...

Amazing, Simply Amazing...
Forum: Road warriors 04-19-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,505
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Went to my dealer to discuss the Enduro R coming...

Went to my dealer to discuss the Enduro R coming in and he said that he had sold it sight unseen for cash, to a walk in. They still have a '13 500EXC and though it's street legal, it's not the one I...
Forum: Ride reports 04-19-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 520
Views: 183,979
Posted By dirtdreamer50
rico, save the pic you want to view to your...

rico, save the pic you want to view to your desktop and open with windows photo gallery. They expand quite nicely and there's more detail available than the the posted picture appears to contain. ...
Forum: Ride reports 04-18-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 520
Views: 183,979
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Thank you for another insightful, beautiful day...

Thank you for another insightful, beautiful day in the life of ruffntuff. I've enjoyed every post you've made. I realize this is a ride report, but I, as well as every follower here, am wondering...
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 05:53 PM
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Views: 52,161
Posted By dirtdreamer50
In the riding picture, there appears to be enough...

In the riding picture, there appears to be enough bend at the knees that the weight will be more evenly distributed on the butt and hams, than on the tail bone area. Looks much more like the...
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 02:24 PM
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Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
pan shot

Great pic. Thanks for sharing. tp
Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2013, 08:48 PM
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Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
How does the CB compare to the Super Tenere,...

How does the CB compare to the Super Tenere, being a twin with a 33" seat height? I considered an ST, but got a Tiger 1050 instead. Big mistake ergo wise...
Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3,288
Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
Bet they will sell all they import, even being...

Bet they will sell all they import, even being only one color. Keeps production costs down. Bet they will add some more colors for here if the sales are high enough. A metallic green would be...
Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3,288
Views: 290,978
Posted By dirtdreamer50
I've had that shrinking jacket problem recently,...

I've had that shrinking jacket problem recently, too. The Honda had no problem with the BMW jacket? Bet if the situation was reversed the Beemer would not like the Honda jacket. That's just the...
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