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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-07-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,378
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
I live right next to Berkeley and can tell you...

I live right next to Berkeley and can tell you that it's liberal reputation is not what you think. Certain segments of the student body are certainly very liberal, but the University...
Forum: Equipment 02-04-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 950
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Get the lock without the alarm. It is just too...

Get the lock without the alarm. It is just too damn sensitive. I bashed mine in with a sledgehammer to stop the ringing, now it works great!:1drink
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-29-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,177
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Don't know about you, but this will be my last...

Don't know about you, but this will be my last motorcycle. Unless I get another one after it.

http://www.imz-ural.com/2013-ural-gear-up/
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-21-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,684
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
January along the coast will be rainy in the high...

January along the coast will be rainy in the high 40s, low 50s during the day. However, sometimes you'll luck out and get some sun for a short stretch of days, where temps can get up into the low...
Forum: Equipment 12-03-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 20,868
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Ditto above. Just so freaking light it's like...

Ditto above. Just so freaking light it's like butter. And the opening is HUGE with fantastic visibility. I must have gotten mine later, as I do have a solid white one :evil

They are a bit on the...
Forum: Equipment 12-03-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 992
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
I'm about to mount mine either on the crashbar...

I'm about to mount mine either on the crashbar facing forward or a passenger peg. You definitely want to get some of the bike in the shot, not just so you can tell you're on a bike. It'll also give...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-03-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,129
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
I avoid riding in the rain whenever possible. My...

I avoid riding in the rain whenever possible. My tires are great, my skills OK, my gear water-proof.

But like so much on the moto, it's not me. It's the other guy. And I simply cannot trust Bay...
Forum: Americas 11-18-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 625
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Some random thoughts about a few things you...

Some random thoughts about a few things you shouldn't miss...

In-N-Out Burgers are about the best fast food you can get, and can stretch your $$$ further (although your nutritional intake can...
Forum: Americas 11-18-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 729
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
If by "filter" you mean split lanes (what we...

If by "filter" you mean split lanes (what we yanks call it), then yes, California is about one of the only states where you can do it. However, if you do it in an unsafe manner, they'll pull you over...
Forum: Americas 11-17-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 729
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Here you go: http://goo.gl/maps/7EYsj ...

Here you go:

http://goo.gl/maps/7EYsj

It's a long day, but covers most of the great road riding in the area. you will hit:
1) Alice's Restaurant in La Honda for breakfast
2) The Pacific Coast...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-03-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
If you don't want to take a chance on the...

If you don't want to take a chance on the plastic, try this (http://www.altrider.com/altrider-rear-luggage-rack-for-bmw-r-1200-gs/pcid/843-14). I got it to mount Rotopax, but it feels much more...
Forum: GS Boxers 08-03-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
I use these...

I use these (http://www.voile-usa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=800&Category_Code=VSS&Product_Count=0).

I'm pretty sure I heard about them from the MKRide Guys...
Forum: Americas 07-26-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,203
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Ditto. Although it sounds interesting, I usually...

Ditto. Although it sounds interesting, I usually moto camp to get away from people, not talk to more of them.

Although by the tone of the answers in this thread, it seems like I'm in the minority,...
Forum: Trip Planning 07-25-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,897
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
If you can swing it, get this pass...

If you can swing it, get this pass (http://www.nps.gov/findapark/passes.htm) and you can camp in any National Park. It won't cover camp site fees, but as someone mentioned above, you can always camp...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-21-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,120
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Thanks all for your assistance, I'll be heading...

Thanks all for your assistance, I'll be heading to King's Canyon next week.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-20-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,120
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
I-5 or CA-99?

Hey central valley folks! Would you take I-5 or CA-99 to get from Berkeley to Madera? I'll be leaving around 8pm on a Friday night, so I'm looking for the safest, not the most scenic.

Thanks in...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 07-14-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,884
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Just discovered Letts Lake last month on an epic...

Just discovered Letts Lake last month on an epic weekend adventure. Total bummer.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-14-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,006
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
They definitely fit a 2012 1200GS, I have them on...

They definitely fit a 2012 1200GS, I have them on mine — they were an utter bitch to get on though, partly because that bolt that goes through the engine was a complete mofo to get off.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 668
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Palo Alto is about as safe as can be, so no...

Palo Alto is about as safe as can be, so no worries there. A little sketchy in East Palo Alto, on the other side of 101, but even that's no Oakland. Congrats on the Google hire. Housing may be touch,...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-14-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,921
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
You won't miss your dirt bike to much in the Bay...

You won't miss your dirt bike to much in the Bay area as decent dirt is 3+ hours away mostly. But there are lots of twisties just a few minutes ride away.

Definitely don't live in Nob Hill, it is...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-21-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,581
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
All of them.

All of them.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,583
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Actually, I argue that since lane splitting is...

Actually, I argue that since lane splitting is legal, they hit me and I am just not stopping to sue them because I am so nice.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-26-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,583
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Lol, I've clipped I don't know how many cars when...

Lol, I've clipped I don't know how many cars when commuting, usually because they drift when I'm lane splitting (which is legal here). I've never stopped for precisely this reason.
Forum: GS Boxers 01-09-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,975
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Just switched from a 2002 KLR to a 2012 GS. I'm a...

Just switched from a 2002 KLR to a 2012 GS. I'm a pretty big guy and could usually muscle the KLR with a little effort — so no drops. The GS is much heavier and when it decides to go over, it is...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-26-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Just had mine installed this past Friday. My...

Just had mine installed this past Friday. My notes:

1) As mentioned elsewhere, you'll need an 18mm socket — preferably two. I have the "everything" ADVDesigns toolkit and surprisingly it did not...
Forum: GS Boxers 12-24-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,816
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Guys, guys. Balloon payments aren't always bad...

Guys, guys. Balloon payments aren't always bad and in fact are used by sophisticated investors in real estate and for tax reasons. It really depends on your own financial situation. If you're a stock...
Forum: Face plant 12-21-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Thanks. Yep, totally legal for single moto to...

Thanks. Yep, totally legal for single moto to ride in HOV lane here. Not familiar with the jacket in question, but considering that me impacting the car didn't hurt, me hitting the ground didn't hurt...
Forum: Face plant 12-19-2011, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Thanks. I think it was a combination of being a...

Thanks. I think it was a combination of being a bit too close and "less than ideal" braking. It was a new bike so the tires were slick and I was still getting used to the brakes — much different than...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-19-2011, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,168
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
If you want to really get a feeling for SF,...

If you want to really get a feeling for SF, consider renting an apartment instead of a hotel. I use VRBO quite a bit and always get good properties. Here are two in a great neighborhood:
...
Forum: Face plant 12-16-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Safeco of Illinois. They are pricey but worth it...

Safeco of Illinois. They are pricey but worth it when you need them and highly recommended.



Sorry about your accident, that sucks you got the blame. I am willing to accept partial fault but at...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-15-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,928
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
All the lady riders I know swear by the Ninja 250...

All the lady riders I know swear by the Ninja 250 as their first bikes. Although my girlfriend learned on an F650ST and that's been good to her.
Forum: Face plant 12-15-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
The car in front of me did not hit the tow truck,...

The car in front of me did not hit the tow truck, apparently by inches. At least that's what the CHP report says.



Not sex, she just felt me up to make sure there was "movement", lol. Bike was...
Forum: Face plant 12-07-2011, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Fuck off, asshole.

Fuck off, asshole.
Forum: Face plant 12-07-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
LOL, figures that on this forum, the takeaway...

LOL, figures that on this forum, the takeaway from my long-ass marathon post is, "Where is hot girlfriend?":rofl

I'm sure she won't mind me sharing this one.

...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-06-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,792
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
I second this one. Also, my dealer was telling me...

I second this one. Also, my dealer was telling me (for my girlfriend) that the F650GS is actually better/smoother/faster on the highway than the F800GS — due to gearing or something, I don't remember.
Forum: Face plant 12-06-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Tl;dr? I crashed my new bike when a Caltrans...

Tl;dr?

I crashed my new bike when a Caltrans tow truck crossed into my lane illegally but lived to tell the tale.
Forum: Face plant 12-06-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,285
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Cry Finally ready to share...

You may have read (http://bit.ly/nsFnVN) about it.

In hindsight, I really have no business walking around being able to tell this story because, while some things definitely went down the crapper,...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-06-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Having just gone through an accident (not...

Having just gone through an accident (not hit-and-run) I can tell you that your insurance policy most likely REQUIRES you to report the accident. Failure to do so can be construed negatively and they...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 11-18-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,000
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
BMW Motorcycles of San Francisco gets my undying...

BMW Motorcycles of San Francisco gets my undying loyalty. They are just top notch guys there and have bent over backwards countless times to help me out.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 10-07-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By ThirdBestFriend
Confirmed, the bridges and tunnels to Alameda...

Confirmed, the bridges and tunnels to Alameda aren't the big ones (Bay bridge, Golden Gate), just little ones with no tolls. That doesn't make them any less of a PITA during rush hour, however.

As...
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