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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-13-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,060
Posted By Charlie Gary
Game finished! You...

Game finished!

You got 32355 points in total.


This is the kind of stuff that got me in trouble with school.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2013, 06:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,838
Posted By Charlie Gary
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-28-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,838
Posted By Charlie Gary
The one thing I found that makes it easier to...

The one thing I found that makes it easier to corner going downhill is to downshift one or two gears so you can slow down if you ease off the throttle. It's not the proper thing to do in a corner,...
Forum: Face plant 04-02-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,094
Posted By Charlie Gary
I ended up on my hands and knees once, watching...

I ended up on my hands and knees once, watching my bike spin in circles and make sparks as it slid away from me. I do remember what happened getting that way, though. As the rear tire broke...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-16-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 861
Posted By Charlie Gary
What does your scale say?

What does your scale say?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-24-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,708
Posted By Charlie Gary
A friend told me about it.

A friend told me about it.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-16-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,436
Posted By Charlie Gary
I once had a flat because I ran over a piece of...

I once had a flat because I ran over a piece of plastic.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 11-26-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By Charlie Gary
That's why the lucky few have health insurance.

That's why the lucky few have health insurance.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 11-26-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 856
Posted By Charlie Gary
That's a lender requirement, not a legal one.

That's a lender requirement, not a legal one.
Forum: Face plant 11-26-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,431
Posted By Charlie Gary
I would guess the fork legs are a little twisted...

I would guess the fork legs are a little twisted in the triple-tree. If you look from the side, are the fork legs parallel?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-21-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,897
Posted By Charlie Gary
Years ago I bit the bullet and bought one of...

Years ago I bit the bullet and bought one of these.

http://www.aerostich.com/roadcrafter-one-piece-suit.html

Quick to get into, and good for most things below 95 degrees F.
Forum: Face plant 11-04-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,634
Posted By Charlie Gary
From the looks of that picture your shoulder has...

From the looks of that picture your shoulder has all necessary functions. Anything beyond ensuring your supply of beer won't be hindered is bonus, right?:beer
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,495
Posted By Charlie Gary
There's nothing like a clueless ass grabbing the...

There's nothing like a clueless ass grabbing the throttle and twisting it to redline and beyond while the bike is sitting there idling to warm up because you just started it after four hours on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-08-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,092
Posted By Charlie Gary
Is it just me, or is this thread going through a...

Is it just me, or is this thread going through a slow, painful death?:cry
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-19-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,525
Posted By Charlie Gary
Are you sure it's the tire leaking, and not the...

Are you sure it's the tire leaking, and not the valve stem or valve itself?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-25-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 10,664
Posted By Charlie Gary
How many hours of training to teach people how to...

How many hours of training to teach people how to safely operate a motorcycle do you have under your belt?

http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx

Remove yourself from the equation. Let...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-15-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,102
Posted By Charlie Gary
If the world ever collapses into anarchy, people...

If the world ever collapses into anarchy, people who know how to fix things will live like kings. Knowing how to fix broken stuff as well as design and build better stuff than what is broken has...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-19-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,147
Posted By Charlie Gary
About eight years ago I was getting on the...

About eight years ago I was getting on the freeway in the winter when a guy on a big v twin went by wearing a huge grin. I was layered with long underwear, pants, t-shirt, flannel shirt, coat and...
Forum: Face plant 10-10-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,938
Posted By Charlie Gary
Nice work not getting hurt.:clap

Nice work not getting hurt.:clap
Forum: Face plant 09-13-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,402
Posted By Charlie Gary
So sorry to hear of your loss. You have my...

So sorry to hear of your loss. You have my condolences. I can't imagine losing my wife.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-11-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 43,295
Posted By Charlie Gary
Obama and Brown have more money for guns and...

Obama and Brown have more money for guns and people to use them when and where they are told to.
Forum: Face plant 08-22-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,317
Posted By Charlie Gary
Glad you're OK. If you tell us where you are,...

Glad you're OK. If you tell us where you are, those of us who live nearby just might be on the lookout for a damaged van.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-06-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 28,470
Posted By Charlie Gary
Never had one that bad, but I did have a guy...

Never had one that bad, but I did have a guy suffer an epileptic seizure while riding a clockwise circle. As he was being loaded into the ambulance he asked if he could return some other time, and I...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-28-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By Charlie Gary
COG 2011 Northwest Regional Rally

This year the Northwest Area of COG will be having the regional rally in Wenatchee, WA. The dates are July 22nd-25th, and here's a link for more details and registration.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,576
Posted By Charlie Gary
It's probably the only way she'll let him touch...

It's probably the only way she'll let him touch her there.:rofl
Forum: Beasts 12-05-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,475
Posted By Charlie Gary
Nice work. All I can say is I hope your medium...

Nice work. All I can say is I hope your medium strength Loctite holds. Red would be the better choice.
Forum: Road warriors 11-28-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 28,503
Posted By Charlie Gary
Any time. One of the things I really like about...

Any time. One of the things I really like about them is the Connie doesn't seem to have enough lean angle to require warming these tires up before dragging a peg.
Forum: Road warriors 11-27-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 28,503
Posted By Charlie Gary
Yes. They rock. I can't give any mileage...

Yes. They rock. I can't give any mileage numbers because I'm still on my first set, but when it comes to traction they beat the Avons and Dunlops hands down. Especially in the wet.
Forum: Road warriors 11-26-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,900
Posted By Charlie Gary
Get one. You won't regret it. And buy parts...

Get one. You won't regret it. And buy parts from these folks. http://www.murphskits.com/catalog/
Forum: Road warriors 11-26-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,363
Posted By Charlie Gary
For power a Thundermax ECM combined with a bigger...

For power a Thundermax ECM combined with a bigger air filter and free-flowing pipes will do it. For durability keep the redline down to about 6k. Besides, who needs more rpm when there's so much...
Forum: Road warriors 11-10-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Charlie Gary
I want that Skyline.......:tb

I want that Skyline.......:tb
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-28-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,837
Posted By Charlie Gary
So, just how much money did you borrow from...

So, just how much money did you borrow from Guido, and how far behind are you on your payments?:wink:
Forum: Road warriors 10-02-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,272
Posted By Charlie Gary
"I have been working with Bob Lamphere Renton...

"I have been working with Bob Lamphere Renton Motorcycle in Renton, Wa where I bought the cycle."

What else could be expected from the only dealership I've ever been in that makes customers pay...
Forum: The Garage 06-23-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,371
Posted By Charlie Gary
Heat.

Heat.
Forum: Road warriors 06-23-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,433
Posted By Charlie Gary
Your location is listed as California. I assume...

Your location is listed as California. I assume you split lanes. If so, stick to between the lanes. The sides of the road is where all the garbage ends up.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-19-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,787
Posted By Charlie Gary
Were they both facing forward? Who was in front?

Were they both facing forward? Who was in front?
Forum: Road warriors 04-28-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,778
Posted By Charlie Gary
Good luck getting them to do anything about it. ...

Good luck getting them to do anything about it. If you didn't catch it before you left...............

Charlie
Forum: Face plant 04-20-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By Charlie Gary
Perhaps you need to recalibrate your idea of...

Perhaps you need to recalibrate your idea of "following at a very safe distance". I'm not trying to be an ass about it, but if the car in front of you came to a sudden, complete stop in front of you...
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 28,503
Posted By Charlie Gary
Some Race Tec cartridge emulators will make a...

Some Race Tec cartridge emulators will make a HUGE difference in how the front end works. New springs and a fork brace help, too.

Here's mine
...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,048
Posted By Charlie Gary
Check out Avon. They may have an Azaro or Storm...

Check out Avon. They may have an Azaro or Storm that fits, and I can't complain with how they perform in the rain.

Charlie
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