Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
05-16-2013, 12:47 PM
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Forum: Vendors
05-12-2013, 07:46 AM
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Forum: Vendors
04-24-2013, 10:28 AM
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Forum: Ride reports
04-20-2013, 05:29 AM
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-19-2013, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 5,267
I've got a few:
- Cruising down the highway...
I've got a few:
- Cruising down the highway on my way to the gym, I was passing some cars in the right lane (I was in the left, fast lane). Temp was around 40 degrees and I was bundled up in all...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-14-2013, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,404
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-12-2013, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 2,051
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-11-2013, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 2,051
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Forum: Equipment
04-05-2013, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,207
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Forum: Equipment
04-05-2013, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,207
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Forum: Equipment
04-03-2013, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 851
Thanks for the responses. I'm happy with my...
Thanks for the responses. I'm happy with my purchase, I just didn't know if it was within the normal range of what one might expect to pay.
I was very impressed that they stayed late after the...
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Forum: Equipment
04-02-2013, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 851
New Tires Cost
I just got a new set of Bridgestone Battalax BT-023 for my 2006 Ninja 650R. I rushed to the shop after work at 5:30 pm and asked them to install them onto the bike same day (I called ahead when they...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-08-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,746
Yeah, I was reading something about that. It...
Yeah, I was reading something about that. It looks like it was only a 10 year extended warranty so it wouldn't apply to my vehicle. I already had the labor done. It looks like the labor had to be...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-08-2013, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,746
Thanks for all the insight guys. I currently...
Thanks for all the insight guys. I currently have:
- 2006 Ninja 650R- just over 15,000 miles, just had the 15,000 mile service done, currently in storage.
- I get around 50 mpg.
- I need a new...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-07-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,746
car-less for the summa
Last weekend out on the highway in my 2000 Ford Focus SE I was hearing noise from the wheel bearings on the driver’s side front wheel area. I kept driving the car and the front driver’s side coil...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-04-2013, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 438
Mini Movie
http://vimeo.com/49445992
Definitely not ATGATT and these guys love weaving all over the road, but this looks fun.
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Forum: The Garage
11-26-2012, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 444
follow manual?
My 2006 Ninja 650R has around 15,000 miles on it now and I brought it in for a service at the dealer I purchased it at last week. They’re running a special so work is 25% off during the winter...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-04-2012, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,633
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
11-04-2012, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,614
On Friday I saw a guy on a scooter stop at a...
On Friday I saw a guy on a scooter stop at a light, hop off his scoot, put the center stand down, hop on the scoot, sit at the light with the stand down, hop off the scoot as the light changed, kick...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-25-2012, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,633
Sadly I might be storing mine this weekend. I...
Sadly I might be storing mine this weekend. I must admit it's becoming a pain in the ass putting on all my gear, layer after layer after layer, but I love riding, so I suppose it's worth it, but my...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-25-2012, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,633
It's been raining the last couple days here in...
It's been raining the last couple days here in Minneapolis. The rain started turning to snow mid morning and I rode my bike in today. Luckily the snow isn't sticking, but this afternoon commute with...
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Forum: Road warriors
10-19-2012, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 18,188
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-17-2012, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 872
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Forum: The Garage
10-17-2012, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
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Forum: The Garage
10-16-2012, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
Problem with gear box
I have a 2006 Ninja 650R. I purchased it in April this year with just under 6,000 miles. It's my first motorcycle and I currently have just under 14,500 miles on the bike. I've literally stalled the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-05-2012, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,633
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-05-2012, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,633
cold morning
34 degrees this morning commute. What temps do I need to start worrying about cold, slipppery tires?
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-04-2012, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,854
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-04-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 4,633
Yeah, it's been in the low to mid 40s the last...
Yeah, it's been in the low to mid 40s the last couple of weeks the mornings, but mid 60s and 70s during the day. The last few days it's been in the mid 40s in the mornings and 50s during the day....
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-03-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 196
Views: 7,956
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-03-2012, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 5,941
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Forum: Road warriors
10-02-2012, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 7,694
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-02-2012, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 1,379
Views: 256,643
So basically you're saying sit with traffic?...
So basically you're saying sit with traffic? What's significantly faster? Isn't the intelligent thing to get out of the way? Just trying to understand here. I mean, are you recommending that I just...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-02-2012, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 1,379
Views: 256,643
passing clusters of cars
Ok, I need some help with an issue that I’ve been having.
I tend to like to go faster than traffic by about 5 to 10 mph. No one here follows the left lane rule (keep right, pass left) which means...
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Forum: The Garage
10-01-2012, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
Thanks guys! Yeah, I used the rope style with...
Thanks guys! Yeah, I used the rope style with rubber cement and so far the sucker is holding well. No loss in pressure at all. I'm going to buy one of those tire plug kits to keep on the bike now...
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Forum: The Garage
09-30-2012, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
Fixed it. Only took about 10 minutes. Got a kit...
Fixed it. Only took about 10 minutes. Got a kit at O'Reilly Auto Parts for $6.70. I'm going to wait 30 minutes and check the pressure again to see if it's leaking. The plugs specify that they're for...
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Forum: The Garage
09-30-2012, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
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Forum: The Garage
09-30-2012, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
Never done it before. I suppose now is a chance...
Never done it before. I suppose now is a chance to learn...A lot of the stores are closed today though since it's Sunday which sucks because it's perfect outside and a great day to ride. Currently...
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Forum: The Garage
09-30-2012, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,096
Nails
Ok, so doing my regular weekly check on the bike this morning (clean chain, lube chain, inspect tires and inflate to correct pressures). I found a nail in the tire and the pressure was at 0psi. I...
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Forum: The Garage
09-30-2012, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 476
Views: 74,888
2/10
I bought a rear stand from these guys about 8 months ago. I set it on the floor and the left wheel snapped clean in half. Imagine if I had tried to lift my bike and had it snap! The bike would have...
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