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Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,225
Posted By BigIron
No. But I want one of these anyway. ...

No.

But I want one of these anyway.

:rofl
Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,591
Posted By BigIron
I'm a big guy and ride a ZX-14 with Genmars. I...

I'm a big guy and ride a ZX-14 with Genmars. I don't think that'll do it. But I suspect one with the LSL conversion would. The LSL bars were on my list for this year, but they'll have to wait till I...
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,317
Posted By BigIron
This. If you REALLY like riding motorcycles, you...

This. If you REALLY like riding motorcycles, you owe it to yourself to at least get a ride on one.
Forum: Road warriors 04-19-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 635
Views: 41,926
Posted By BigIron
That's just part of the fun. :evil

That's just part of the fun. :evil
Forum: Road warriors 04-16-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 52,341
Posted By BigIron
Hmm, I'll be over that way in June. Might have to...

Hmm, I'll be over that way in June. Might have to check that out. Maybe the faired CTX will be around.
Forum: Road warriors 03-26-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
It'll still be way better than any car. ...

It'll still be way better than any car.

Congrats on the new ride.
Forum: Road warriors 03-19-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,154
Posted By BigIron
Agreed. I've never had an 1800, but it would be...

Agreed. I've never had an 1800, but it would be hard to beat my 1500. 60k in three years and nothing more than oil, filters, and tires. All day comfortable, outstanding weather protection, and you...
Forum: Road warriors 03-13-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
And probably worth it.

And probably worth it.
Forum: Road warriors 03-08-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
That is cool. I'm normally immune to blinded out...

That is cool. I'm normally immune to blinded out choopers, but as long as the subject came up:

http://www.americanironhorsehuntsville.com/images/TX08BlueSkull.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
I want one of those too. But I'm not sure why.

I want one of those too. But I'm not sure why.
Forum: Road warriors 03-01-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
What's the local Honda store these days? I bought...

What's the local Honda store these days? I bought a few bikes at Hawkeye Honda about 100 years ago.

And enough with the cruise. :D Get the bike and a set of Throttlemeisters. Call it good. Geez. ...
Forum: Road warriors 02-27-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 190,431
Posted By BigIron
Ms. Iron has that bike. 'Cept hers is named Coco.

Ms. Iron has that bike. 'Cept hers is named Coco.
Forum: Road warriors 02-20-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,173
Posted By BigIron
I've got a ZG, very happy with it. I'll be...

I've got a ZG, very happy with it. I'll be fitting one to the ZX this year as well.

The Buell aftermarket seat is grippier than the stocker. I think it's also a bit wider, but it's been awhile...
Forum: Road warriors 02-18-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 190,431
Posted By BigIron
+1 Get feeling better soon.

+1 Get feeling better soon.
Forum: Road warriors 02-18-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 190,431
Posted By BigIron
The Buell pegs on Mrs. Iron's C14 were a big...

The Buell pegs on Mrs. Iron's C14 were a big improvement.
Forum: Road warriors 02-18-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,173
Posted By BigIron
I hated the Corbin on my S3T. Little BigIron and...

I hated the Corbin on my S3T. Little BigIron and the twins were seriously unhappy every time I dynamited the brakes.

I ended up with one of the Buell aftermarket seats. Way better. No perfect, but...
Forum: Road warriors 02-13-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
There can be only one. That one is it for me too....

There can be only one. That one is it for me too. Yeow.
Forum: Road warriors 02-12-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 190,431
Posted By BigIron
Since, Ms. Iron bought her C14 in the middle of...

Since, Ms. Iron bought her C14 in the middle of winter, it seemed like high time for a maiden voyage even though it was 36 and snowing occasionally.

So far, great bike. There was enough weather...
Forum: Road warriors 02-06-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,173
Posted By BigIron
I've had my 98 for over a decade, it's just too...

I've had my 98 for over a decade, it's just too much fun to ride.

To echo a few comments already made:

I'd do a fresh set of rocker box gaskets just to be sure,
The bags and latches do indeed...
Forum: Road warriors 01-02-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,245
Posted By BigIron
Meh. The F4 is cheap, no? Buy it, ride it,...

Meh. The F4 is cheap, no?

Buy it, ride it, sell it off when the Bandit shows up. Or not, depending on how you like it.

An F4 would be at or near the top of my fun-and-pain-free list.
Forum: Road warriors 12-31-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
How cool is that?

How cool is that?
Forum: Road warriors 12-24-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,149
Posted By BigIron
That and the beak with the overbite. And the...

That and the beak with the overbite. And the sculpted bodywork in the front 3/4 view.
Forum: Road warriors 12-21-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 190,431
Posted By BigIron
Double thanks. Need to replace the boat anchor on...

Double thanks. Need to replace the boat anchor on the wife's C14.
Forum: Road warriors 12-05-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 89,127
Posted By BigIron
Now that's just soccer talk. :lol3

Now that's just soccer talk. :lol3
Forum: Beasts 12-01-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,355
Posted By BigIron
I had a Renazco on an 08 690E and a Seat Concepts...

I had a Renazco on an 08 690E and a Seat Concepts on a '12, and, for me, the Seat Concepts was better. A bit more comfortable and no waiting.

But you can't discount the number of folks who love...
Forum: Road warriors 11-30-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,579
Posted By BigIron
A Diavel also stars (for me anyway) in the show...

A Diavel also stars (for me anyway) in the show "Arrow"
Forum: Road warriors 11-30-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 17,036
Posted By BigIron
This one for me. If I ever go quack, that'll be...

This one for me. If I ever go quack, that'll be the one.
Forum: Road warriors 11-30-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
IronWife picks up hers tomorrow. :clap

IronWife picks up hers tomorrow.

:clap
Forum: Beasts 11-28-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,511
Posted By BigIron
Yup, buy a used KLR, ride for a year, drop it a...

Yup, buy a used KLR, ride for a year, drop it a few times if necessary, and then go shopping.

A KLR will take you everywhere and anywhere you want. I had a great time on mine.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-28-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,085
Posted By BigIron
I'll take one like that. And an F9 350 Bighorn in...

I'll take one like that. And an F9 350 Bighorn in Kawasaki green And maybe a CL350 in ... hmmm... let's go with burgundy.

:clap
Forum: Road warriors 11-27-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 33,771
Posted By BigIron
Agreed on both. Sorry to hear about the sell off,...

Agreed on both. Sorry to hear about the sell off, but I love the Pony Wing.
Forum: Road warriors 11-13-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,444
Posted By BigIron
That was the big surprise for me. Everyone knows...

That was the big surprise for me. Everyone knows that it's fast, the surprising part was that it's just a fantastic bike to ride all the time, twisties, slab, anywhere and everywhere.
Forum: Road warriors 11-13-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 32,444
Posted By BigIron
When riding with IronWife, at a nice steady...

When riding with IronWife, at a nice steady 55-60, I saw 52 once on my '12. Then again, I also saw 9 while caning it.

Overall, I'm at about 37.
Forum: Road warriors 11-12-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,275
Posted By BigIron
I asked my buddy, who is the most knowledgable...

I asked my buddy, who is the most knowledgable bike guy that I know, about this when I bought an 81 Gold Wing this year. His advice was to run ethanol-free premium rather than regular with ethanol.
Forum: Road warriors 10-31-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3,586
Views: 541,222
Posted By BigIron
I've owned 4. Against my better judgement, I...

I've owned 4. Against my better judgement, I "want" another: S1000 HP4.

I thought about the K1300S as a high speed sport tourer. Bought a ZX-14R instead. Not disappointed.
Forum: Road warriors 09-18-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,346
Posted By BigIron
I agree that anything 500 or bigger would get it...

I agree that anything 500 or bigger would get it done.

That said, I'd say have a look at one of the VTX 1300s. Not the smallest, but I think it'd make a really nice all-day kinda bike. I rode one...
Forum: Road warriors 08-29-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,592
Posted By BigIron
That's my opinion too. I'm on my third Wing, I...

That's my opinion too. I'm on my third Wing, I just keep coming back to them. But my 1500 was the best of the lot (I can only covet an 1800 at this point). The 4 cyl Wings are great, but a 6 cyl is a...
Forum: Road warriors 08-17-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,394
Posted By BigIron
A valid option. After I banned Mrs. Iron from the...

A valid option. After I banned Mrs. Iron from the back seat, she decided to get her own. It's worked out great.

FWIW, Harleys are great bikes for just trolling around when you don't have any...
Forum: Beasts 08-17-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 28,424
Posted By BigIron
Done it three times: HD FXR KTM 690 ...

Done it three times:

HD FXR
KTM 690
Honda CL100

Mrs. Iron had an F650GS and now has a Sertao

Bikes that I'd buy again:
Forum: Thumpers 08-15-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,320
Posted By BigIron
At about 6'1" and 270 (or so, depending on what I...

At about 6'1" and 270 (or so, depending on what I had for lunch), the 690 is as advertised above. Easily my choice.

The KLR is viable, but it's not in the same category as the 690 in terms of...
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