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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-17-2013, 07:54 PM
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Posted By Mikef5000
It was a great ride. I'm still a bit sour from...

It was a great ride. I'm still a bit sour from that hill climb, I can do better. And I'm still wiping dust out of my eyes.

New-Matt, following you on gravel was terrifying. I love getting...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-17-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By Mikef5000
You're buying it eh? Damn, I was considering that...

You're buying it eh? Damn, I was considering that one.

I was going to get the second wheel set too, thinking down the road when the tires wear out I'd switch the rims to 17/19" tubeless.

But...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-15-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Heh... oh... SURPRISE! Sorry.

Heh... oh... SURPRISE! Sorry.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-15-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
What the? But? Wait... How do you even do that?

What the? But? Wait... How do you even do that?
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-15-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
I only took a couple pictures as well... I feel...

I only took a couple pictures as well... I feel mine depict Joe's feelings a bit more :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/401963_10152830616520263_594490454_n.jpg
...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-15-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By Mikef5000
Iron pony in columbus rents a bunch of Victory's...

Iron pony in columbus rents a bunch of Victory's and a Super Tenere.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-15-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
The scorpion trail is a solid tire. Work very...

The scorpion trail is a solid tire. Work very well on wet or dry pavement, and they're a bit heavier duty than most street tires. The wider widths are dual compound, and I got between 8k and 12k...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-14-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Nothing to worry about there; looks fine.

Nothing to worry about there; looks fine.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-14-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Oh that's right! You're a noob! Lets do Perry...

Oh that's right! You're a noob! Lets do Perry then; more versatile. My favorite parts of the TH route are some nasty hill climbs that don't have easy go-arounds. Perry's regular trails aren't too...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-14-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Sounds good! (I wasn't ignoring you last week...

Sounds good! (I wasn't ignoring you last week when I asked and then didn't follow up, just, saying my schedule is inconsistent, would be an understatement.)

Looks like it's going to be hot...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-14-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 929
Posted By Mikef5000
I've been watching very close around the Midwest....

I've been watching very close around the Midwest.

New 2012 demo model with 2k miles just went for $10k.
New 2010 leftover is listed at $10,999
New 2011 leftover is listed at $11,999
New 2012...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-13-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Congrats on the new bike! The maroon doesn't look...

Congrats on the new bike! The maroon doesn't look bad. Sounds like a blast.

Those talking about Shinto 244's. I loved them on my Wrr. The front's wearing like iron. I was thinking about going one...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-12-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Well, I feel obligated to throw a shout out for...

Well, I feel obligated to throw a shout out for All State right about now. They are treating me extremely well with my claim, and my rates are very fair. My 2008 WR250R has full coverage for $83 per...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-11-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Well I got it... And lol'd.

Well I got it... And lol'd.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-10-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
I meant to reply to this... It's all good,...

I meant to reply to this...

It's all good, and I definitely understand your points. But I'm probably just bitching too much, I mean, I obviously don't like the idea of an extra $300 per year for...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-10-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Alright! I've got gnarly tires mounted... So...

Alright! I've got gnarly tires mounted... So Sunday?????? Don't make me go alone!


Also... That demo model 990 in TN has me intrigued. It is still available, and despite being a demo model and...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-09-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Odd. I had a fine experience today, other than he...

Odd. I had a fine experience today, other than he doesn't want to budge on that price. I think Ben and friend did as well. No complaints.

Did a test ride on the thing. Seems like a fun bike,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-09-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Cool! I knew they had some new ones discounted,...

Cool! I knew they had some new ones discounted, so I was thinking about heading over there today. Didn't realize they had a used one too.

I love the sound of the new 1190, but with an expected...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-08-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Heh. Well. I loved the Tenere no question... But...

Heh. Well. I loved the Tenere no question... But off road I always felt like I was beating the ever loving hell out of it (although it worked very well), and on road I, ummm, perhaps I just a bit...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-08-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
That's awesome, and I really appreciate it... but...

That's awesome, and I really appreciate it... but with new job, comes new bike, hopefully within the next couple weeks (when insurance pays out). I already found it, I may put some money down so they...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-08-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Wonder what happened to the link?! The website is...

Wonder what happened to the link?! The website is still up.

I'll get it fixed and visit the tenere forum this evening when I get home.

Thanks!

And riding Friday?! Anyone have any ideas?
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-07-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Anyone want to do a little bike ride? Preferably...

Anyone want to do a little bike ride? Preferably thurs. or fri. during the day (I have to be home around dinner time)... Or Sunday.

I've got some knobbies to throw on, but I want to make it worth...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-06-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Looks like I've got a job. It's a temporary...

Looks like I've got a job. It's a temporary position with the City of Columbus. I'll need to work 480 hours, under 40 hours per week, and beyond that, it's mostly up to me. Which means I'll have lots...
Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17,891
Views: 3,069,973
Posted By Mikef5000
I adjusted the suspension for the luggage (maxed...

I adjusted the suspension for the luggage (maxed out the rear preload and increased the front 50% more than normal), it was actually a bit stiffer than my (per the manual) solo non-touring settings....
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-02-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
I'm free Saturday!

I'm free Saturday!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,805
Posted By Mikef5000
A race Body position could have helped, less...

A race Body position could have helped, less speed would have helped more. I consider an upright body position standard on this type of bike, but I wasn't necessarily riding it in a 'standard' sort...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,805
Posted By Mikef5000
Regarding my Super Tenere Dragon crash from many...

Regarding my Super Tenere Dragon crash from many pages ago (you guys move quick in this thread)...

Here is the whole ride report / story / crash details / pictures:
...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-02-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Most importantly, here's the whole ride report /...

Most importantly, here's the whole ride report / story / crash details / pictures:

http://www.mikef5000.com/2013-ride-and-crash.html
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-02-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
SW Motech racks. Muffin-Top Industries Panniers....

SW Motech racks. Muffin-Top Industries Panniers. I don't recall the exact width, but I believe it was over 36". The Happy Trails 9" panniers put the overall width at 39". That's probably about where...
Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17,891
Views: 3,069,973
Posted By Mikef5000
The gear fared very well. Here is my ride...

The gear fared very well.

Here is my ride report, crash details, and tons of pictures and tons of pictures and information

http://www.mikef5000.com/2013-ride-and-crash.html
Forum: Beasts 05-02-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 17,891
Views: 3,069,973
Posted By Mikef5000
The animation is more entertaining: ...

The animation is more entertaining:

http://s267.photobucket.com/user/Mikef5000/media/CrashGIF.gif.html

Here's the scoop:

(OEM only put a peg feeler on the left, because the center stand will...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-02-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Wow, that post was all screwed up. The forum gave...

Wow, that post was all screwed up. The forum gave me errors, and then even after it posted, the thread showed no new posts. Hopefully it'll sort itself out.


Well... Insurance came back with an...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-02-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Well hell, I can't make it show up here... so you...

Well hell, I can't make it show up here... so you all get a link:
http://s267.photobucket.com/user/Mikef5000/media/CrashGIF.gif.html...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-30-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
The ultimate question. I may briefly entertain...

The ultimate question. I may briefly entertain the idea of the new ktm adventure, but in reality, I loved that tenere, and will most likely be replacing it with another. Not sure when though.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-30-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21,105
Views: 4,532,805
Posted By Mikef5000
Alright, jeesh, I'm here already! It was me. ...

Alright, jeesh, I'm here already! It was me.

I came out of it without a scratch or bruise.

This was the first time on good twisty stuff since I added the crash bars/plate and luggage, so I...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-30-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Quick update tonight. Longer update tomorrow. ...

Quick update tonight. Longer update tomorrow.

1) Bike was, best word I can think of, obliterated. They didn't finish a damage estimate, they stopped once they passed the $16,000 mark. Ouch. Not...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-29-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended....

Hello from Knoxville, where my ride has ended. Bike went down hard. Apparently, it is very possible to drag a pannier with enough lean. Probably was doing 25mph or so. As soon as the aluminum pannier...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-24-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 59,712
Views: 4,461,382
Posted By Mikef5000
Rain delayed today, but I'm heading out tomorrow...

Rain delayed today, but I'm heading out tomorrow bright and early.

Ride Details:

Leave Columbus Thursday Morning; head south east on 33 and 50. Take Middle Mountain Rd and Back Mountain Rd...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-23-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 14,067
Views: 947,741
Posted By Mikef5000
Canal rd between lockbourne and 314.

Canal rd between lockbourne and 314.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-23-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14,067
Views: 947,741
Posted By Mikef5000
Well I found 2, but neither appear to be right! ...

Well I found 2, but neither appear to be right!

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/Mikef5000/null-1.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii309/Mikef5000/null-2.jpg

And apparently...
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