Forum: GS Boxers
05-12-2013, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 497
Rainy day
Mugwest, you can pick it up on any rainy day. You won't get far though. Could this be a new anti-theft device?????:freaky
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Forum: Face plant
05-12-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Happened on Friday, and as you say, I am not...
Happened on Friday, and as you say, I am not harmed physically, which is a huge bonus. Everything involved is insured, but the hassle of no bike sucks, big time. I don't even have a car right now as...
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Forum: Face plant
05-12-2013, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
FedEx faceplant
Rode my pristine 1985 K100 to pick up my broken 1995 1100 GS. Decided to stop for a coffee and a FedEx truck backed into my bike. Broken right rear indicator and when I got home noticed oil leaking...
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-12-2013, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 497
Dried out
Thanks again. I dried it out and it is running fine. At least I don't need to trailer it to my mechanic. As long as it is not raining. :clap
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-09-2013, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 497
Thanks
Thank you for the replies. Do you think the HES needs replaced or the wires leading into it need sealed/waterproofed? The HES was replaced at 50k approx, which the dealer told me was about normal.
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Forum: GS Boxers
05-08-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 497
1995 1100 GS dies in rain for 2nd time
Above bike with 80k miles has now sputtered to a stop in heavy rain twice in the past month. Last time got it towed home, let it sit in the sun for a day and it ran perfectly until we hit rain again...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
04-21-2013, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 363
Views: 44,456
Great RR
Great RR and superb pics. I am coming to a wedding outside Falkirk in July if you need anything from the US.:freaky
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Forum: Airheads
04-06-2013, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 464
?
No turns for you then mate.:rofl
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-14-2013, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 90
Views: 8,261
tempted
I have been sorely tempted to react like you in the same circumstances. I try to remember a story my neighbor told me about hitting a car, that attempted to run her over in a crosswalk, with her bag....
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Forum: Racing
03-03-2013, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,973
V8 epic
That V8 Racing is some of the most exciting on TV. Can't wait to see Casey.:clap
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Forum: Day Trippin'
02-11-2013, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,793
Great
Great report, it still looked like fun even with the rain and mud.:clap
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Forum: Battle scooters
01-17-2013, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,832
amazing
That vid was amazing, thanks for sharing.:clap
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Forum: Old's Cool
12-31-2012, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 664
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
12-09-2012, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 3,616
Views: 286,779
Cheers
Cheers RichBeBe, you saved me a trip into NYC. Some of the pics he added on CL looked pretty good, but it seemed too god to be true. I didn't need a third bike anyway.:freaky
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
12-06-2012, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 3,616
Views: 286,779
correct jxg
jxg, you were indeed correct. I emailed the owner who said it runs for 10-15 mins and when it gets warm it seems fuel starved and then stops running. If you wait for it to cool down it (30 mins) it...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
12-06-2012, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 3,616
Views: 286,779
thanks
Thanks RustyRocket. It is worth a look if you live close by. I am going to the city Mon/Tues and if it is still available I will take a peep.
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
12-06-2012, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 3,616
Views: 286,779
Tdm 850 nyc
I am sort of computer illiterate so I don't know how to get the ad in here, but there is a low mileage Yamaha TDM 850 in Manhattan Craigslist at a good price. Hopefully someone will buy it or it...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
11-21-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 17,528
Views: 1,112,496
puking
Get a modular helmet. Open, Puke, Close, Ride. Today was beautiful for a ride. I was just going to pull the K bike into the garage but grabbed the gear and took a ride around the Sourlands in NJ.:clap
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-24-2012, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,751
lock it up
What? I noticed the lock also and thought it was probably worth more than the bike. You couldn't even sell that GS for parts. By the way I love GS's.:freaky
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Forum: Ride reports
10-08-2012, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 21,035
Bear shit
That is the first pic of bear shit I've seen on ADV and there is some strange stuff on here. I see you were keeping warm with some single malt. My name is in honor of the great Ardbeg. The pics yet...
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
10-04-2012, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 559
great day out
My plans changed so I did not get to camp at Lime Rock, but I shot up there early on Sat morning. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys racing. You can stroll through the paddock...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-30-2012, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 21,035
Nice
Those first set of pics are fantastic. You said you took them with your phone, what phone? They are impressive. Hope you enjoyed the trip.
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-27-2012, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 574
grub
Mercer Kitchen, it's way downtown, but good.
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-23-2012, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 559
Thanks
Thanks for all the replies guys. I am looking forward to it.
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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers.
09-22-2012, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 559
Lime Rock Park
I am going to ride up to Lime Rock next weekend for the Grand Am Rolex Finale. Has anyone ever camped there? If you have, what are the facilities like and are there places close by to buy food and...
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
09-22-2012, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,759
Fabulous
Great set of pics. I love those old racing bikes and those three wheelers were fantastic.
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Forum: Day Trippin'
09-22-2012, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 785
great
Wales looks beautiful and it's the only part of the UK I have not been to. I am also a Rooney and originally from just across the Irish Sea past the great IOM.:freaky
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Forum: Face plant
09-16-2012, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,117
no way
I used to ride as a Pediatric ICU Transport RN and told parents very clearly that could NOT follow behind the ambulance and that if they did we would stop the ambulance or call the State Troopers. I...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
09-08-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 826
Moody's
You missed Moody's Diner on Rte1 in Waldoboro??? Maybe on your way back you can give it a try. Safe trip. I was just in Southport Maine for vacation.:freaky
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Forum: Road warriors
08-17-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,710
wet!!!!
It will always be filthy living in Northern Ireland. There is a great scene in an episode of 'Mrs. Brown's Boys" on BBC, where she has the Mormons in the house talking about Noah's Ark and they...
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
08-16-2012, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 16,480
Art
That frame is a piece of art, but it must be ridden and enjoyed in it's natural environment. Good luck with the build.:clap
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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...
08-14-2012, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 701
cool
I saw Dowd interviewed earlier today on NBC. He looked like he was having an absolute blast. Seems like a cool dude.
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Forum: Road warriors
08-14-2012, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,710
Nice
Nice bike, rode one in Rome a few years ago and had a blast. The closest thing here is the 919. Where are you from in N. Ireland? I am originally from Newry.
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Forum: Thumpers
08-09-2012, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 17,420
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Forum: Day Trippin'
08-09-2012, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,179
go
I love it. I have 2 motorcycles and 4 bicycles. Most of my time is spent on 2 wheels.
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Forum: Equipment
08-08-2012, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,310
Pvc
Get a piece of PVC tubing at the hardware store, add the screw on ends and use that for your poles. Good luck with the trip.
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Forum: Equipment
07-08-2012, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,639
watch motogp
Watch any motorcycle race on the track and you will see first hand clear proof that gear works. An earlier post spoke about the rider hitting stuff on the way across the road and I would agree...
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Forum: Airheads
06-30-2012, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 554
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Forum: Ride reports
06-30-2012, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 3,859
Fantastic
I only hope I can still ride at 80. Your Grandpa is an inspiration.:clap
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-26-2012, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 127
Views: 11,195
aim
Americans aim for you while Europeans try not to hit you. Europeans tend to use their bikes much more for commuting, while Americans tend to bike more for image and hooligan crap. Europeans cannot...
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