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Forum: Road warriors 05-20-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 42,478
Posted By thedrewski86
Just noticed this thread, here's what I got: ...

Just noticed this thread, here's what I got:

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1990%20CBR1000F/image_zps9e32c002.jpg
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-15-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,369
Posted By thedrewski86
Shaft is the easiest thing in the world. I wanna...

Shaft is the easiest thing in the world. I wanna say the service interval for changing the gear oil on my VT1100 was about 100,000 miles?? :rofl Even then it's hardly necessary! Takes about 20...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-14-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,369
Posted By thedrewski86
So true! I know she doesn't want a sport bike but...

So true! I know she doesn't want a sport bike but the Ninjette is hands down one of the best bikes made and THE best starter bike. That's what my wife is looking for currently. I can't wait either, I...
Forum: Trip Planning 05-02-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 942
Views: 442,181
Posted By thedrewski86
Hammond, IN

Tent space in the backyard, shed currently, hopefully garage soon! Fair amount of tools if needed, firepit and patio, ridiculous amounts of beer :slurp (I'm a brewer). My wife has a stupid cat so be...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-25-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5,050
Views: 4,417,262
Posted By thedrewski86
WHY THE HELL is her watch on her left hand??!!...

WHY THE HELL is her watch on her left hand??!! This is 'murica!! :huh
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-25-2013, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2,056
Views: 261,733
Posted By thedrewski86
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewsk...

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1990%20CBR1000F/IMG_0412_zps3f1da335.jpg

My buddy's Ninja in the shot:
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-25-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 644
Views: 110,604
Posted By thedrewski86
The tent is a stones throw back in the woods. My...

The tent is a stones throw back in the woods. My old ride down in GA last year:

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1995%20VT1100C2/IMG_0058.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-23-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 80,006
Posted By thedrewski86
If the throttle is that on/off I would experiment...

If the throttle is that on/off I would experiment w/ feathering the clutch and rear brake while doing tight turns. I would think eventually you should be able to just feather the rear brake but do...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-23-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 80,006
Posted By thedrewski86
That's the kind of stuff I was working on! I was...

That's the kind of stuff I was working on! I was just telling a riding buddy of mine today that we have to make this a weekly exercise. I'm hoping we can find a good parking lot for Saturday morning...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-23-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 80,006
Posted By thedrewski86
Man I know this was from a couple days ago but I...

Man I know this was from a couple days ago but I just got back to this thread - very nice video! I did some similar runs inspired by this thread in a parking lot by my house. After 10 min of riding...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-23-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 8,234
Posted By thedrewski86
I've noticed I get the wave when it's cold or...

I've noticed I get the wave when it's cold or raining, I assume because it's from one all-season rider to the next. Now that the weather is getting warmer a lot of people are ignoring me! Could be...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-09-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,327
Posted By thedrewski86
Man these all sound familiar! Dealing with people...

Man these all sound familiar! Dealing with people on craigslist is a free-for-all, it seems when I want to buy something I have to make it as easy for the seller as possible and when I want to sell...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-19-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 35,381
Posted By thedrewski86
Those Blackbirds look good! :evil Here is one...

Those Blackbirds look good! :evil Here is one step down from that, my '90 CBR1kF:

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1990%20CBR1000F/image_zps1f8ef569.jpg

Little trip a...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-13-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 52,961
Posted By thedrewski86
The old CB has become quite at home inside: ...

The old CB has become quite at home inside:

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1975%20CB550/image.jpg
...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-13-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 5,050
Views: 4,417,262
Posted By thedrewski86
Thanks! It's a cool bike, we're hoping to do a...

Thanks! It's a cool bike, we're hoping to do a couple little trips on it this year.



Good pic!



Best pic so far!! :clap
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-06-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5,050
Views: 4,417,262
Posted By thedrewski86
Here is my wife of going on 5 years on my '75. We...

Here is my wife of going on 5 years on my '75. We need more pics!
http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1975%20CB550/julie11-18-12.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-05-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,593
Posted By thedrewski86
I recently acquired a new daily driver: my...

I recently acquired a new daily driver: my CBR1000f. I picked it because it was cheap (cheapest bike I ever bought by $1000!), it came with a parts bike, insurance was cheap because it's 20+ years...
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-01-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,809
Posted By thedrewski86
Great pics there man. I've put more than a few...

Great pics there man. I've put more than a few miles on a gz250 myself, little is fun! I bet that would feel pretty luxurious compared to the 125 though, I'm envious of the terrain out there too. ...
Forum: Road warriors 12-17-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,779
Posted By thedrewski86
Finally got it!

Picked it up Saturday, came with a parts bike as well. I'm thrilled :D

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1990%20CBR1000F/image_zps1f8ef569.jpg

It's a '90 w/ 27,xxx on the...
Forum: Face plant 12-03-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,843
Posted By thedrewski86
It's a shame, glad to hear you're okay. That was...

It's a shame, glad to hear you're okay. That was a beautiful zuk too.
I wonder how many folks saw the damaged bike and figured it was some squid :eek1
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-17-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 78,166
Posted By thedrewski86
My 1975 CB550 fits in this category. I'm filling...

My 1975 CB550 fits in this category. I'm filling out the registration application and I will get the VIN verification for it. Obviously I'm doing this because I don't have a title but I have a bill...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-14-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 40,498
Posted By thedrewski86
I had one of those Chinese QLink bikes when they...

I had one of those Chinese QLink bikes when they first came out. It was a Legacy 250 in silver. Painfully slow, poor handling, but it got 64 mpg and always ran perfectly. I gave it to a buddy who...
Forum: Face plant 11-09-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,100
Posted By thedrewski86
Oh come on now! :D I learned to drive in...

Oh come on now! :D

I learned to drive in Chicago winters with a 78 El Camino with an open diff! Of course now I have a 4x4 for the snow so I see your point.
Forum: Road warriors 10-17-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,756
Posted By thedrewski86
Yeah, I have the single pin instead of the dual...

Yeah, I have the single pin instead of the dual pin, wish I had the dual! I covered up the sound with a quiet 2into1 anyway. Also, it should be noted the ACE Tourer is a dual pin, only the standard...
Forum: Road warriors 10-17-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,756
Posted By thedrewski86
All too true and bears repeating. Incidentally my...

All too true and bears repeating. Incidentally my stupidly reliable Honda 1100 of the past 5 years is up for sale in hopes of getting an FZ1 or SV650.
Forum: Road warriors 10-16-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,756
Posted By thedrewski86
I've ridden an ACE 1100 for the past 5 years. I'm...

I've ridden an ACE 1100 for the past 5 years. I'm 6'3" 200lbs. The bike has been rock solid reliable, all I had to do was replace the stator/regulator. Other than that it has been perfect. Being a...
Forum: Ride reports 09-25-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By thedrewski86
Dude, I used in to live in San Luis Potosi as a...

Dude, I used in to live in San Luis Potosi as a kid!! Awesome, it's beautiful down there.

Flow, I actually grew up down in E'ville area. I've burned up 41 so I'm thinking a southern route through...
Forum: Ride reports 09-25-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By thedrewski86
First adventure, goin' south!!

Hey adv'ers! I'm getting ready to solo ride it down south next week. My plan is Chicago to Evansville IN day 1 to stay at my sister's place. After that I'm available to be pretty much anywhere from...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-24-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,446
Posted By thedrewski86
Sounds awesome! Here she is Saturday, first...

Sounds awesome!
Here she is Saturday, first startup since 2003:
http://s1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1975%20CB550/?action=view&current=MVI_1176_zps94a6ddec.mp4

It REALLY needs a...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-23-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 25,446
Posted By thedrewski86
I can play this game! CB550Four brought home...

I can play this game!
CB550Four brought home last weekend:

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o548/thedrewski86/1975%20CB550/IMG_1153.jpg

Cleaning a little this past week:
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-20-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,806
Posted By thedrewski86
Thumb Pretty good for one lung-in' it! :rofl

Pretty good for one lung-in' it! :rofl
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-31-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,162
Posted By thedrewski86
I need more pics, she's all tore up for a rebuild...

I need more pics, she's all tore up for a rebuild now. Here she is right before a big blizzard hit early this year. This is WAY too fun to drive in the snow!!
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-13-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,468
Posted By thedrewski86
I'll admit 10" mini-apes were the only way I...

I'll admit 10" mini-apes were the only way I could get rid of my lower back pain. Worked like a charm.

Sigh, I am SO done with cruisers! The crap one has to do for comfort...
Forum: Ride reports 08-13-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,674
Posted By thedrewski86
I'm glad to see an update, sorry to hear about...

I'm glad to see an update, sorry to hear about your Mom. Sounds like you're right, unfortunate timing but it looked like a great trip!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-04-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 18,875
Posted By thedrewski86
That is sig quote worthy my friend :rofl

That is sig quote worthy my friend :rofl
Forum: Day Trippin' 08-03-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By thedrewski86
Sounds like a nice ride. I wouldn't mind...

Sounds like a nice ride. I wouldn't mind something that handled 80 two-up a little better than my present ride. It has power there but once you get over 60 mph is drinks gas fast! My last run on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-03-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 18,875
Posted By thedrewski86
575 lb Honda cruiser, supposedly 68 hp and 102 Nm...

575 lb Honda cruiser, supposedly 68 hp and 102 Nm (I find that hard to believe). Is it enough? Yeah, but not comfortably. Here's the deal: buy a cruiser, bigger = better. Can't afford a chromed out...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-30-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By thedrewski86
Thumb Looks like fun, too bad you did it so fast!...

Looks like fun, too bad you did it so fast! Beautiful bike, that's on my list as an upgrade in a short amount of time :clap
Forum: Ride reports 07-27-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 11,986
Posted By thedrewski86
Dude, I used to live just outside of san luis...

Dude, I used to live just outside of san luis potosi as a kid. Love to see it, it brings back memories!
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-10-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,623
Posted By thedrewski86
Most if not all of my rides center around...

Most if not all of my rides center around breweries. I applaud your trip. Maybe by the end you'll get that "real" bike you seem to want! :rofl
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