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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-09-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,719
Posted By Conedodger
There is an abandoned rail road overpass over an...

There is an abandoned rail road overpass over an expressway here. Every now and then a LEO will be parked up there nabbing speeders. The sides of the train bridge are high enough that you don't...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
That's how I do it too. I've got a bad hip and...

That's how I do it too. I've got a bad hip and no knee sliders, so "kissing the mirror" works well for me.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-27-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
Those "Iron Butt" guys will go to great lengths....

Those "Iron Butt" guys will go to great lengths. :rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-25-2013, 07:40 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,472
Posted By Conedodger
Walmart will mount anything you bring in. Paid...

Walmart will mount anything you bring in. Paid $65 last week for 4 mount and balance with old tire disposal. They even do my stiff side wall Hoosier race tires for the same price.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-28-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,348
Posted By Conedodger
The rule in our house was no motorcycles while...

The rule in our house was no motorcycles while living under their roof. I bought mine 6 months after moving out. Not sure my Mom was real happy about it, but she never said anything. I think my...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-21-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,520
Posted By Conedodger
My bike is test ridden after every service. ...

My bike is test ridden after every service. Usually on the way to work the next day! :lol3

28 years of motorcycle ownership. Never had a bike in a shop other than my own.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-12-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
:rofl

:rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-11-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,863
Posted By Conedodger
Ha! Beat me by seconds!

Ha! Beat me by seconds!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-11-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 3,863
Posted By Conedodger
Agreed. Most people don't know how to properly...

Agreed. Most people don't know how to properly set up their mirrors. I have no blind spots in any of my cars when I'm on the road. I do have to be careful backing out of a parking spaces tough.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-11-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,785
Posted By Conedodger
My 2 cents? Get good rain gear. If you...

My 2 cents?

Get good rain gear. If you aren't wet, shivering uncontrollably, and generally miserable, you will be more relaxed and better equipped to deal with the conditions. Keep a good coat...
Forum: Equipment 02-10-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 879
Posted By Conedodger
Exactly my experience when my controller went...

Exactly my experience when my controller went bad. Stand up company.

Zippers are cheap to repair.

http://www.zippermend.com/
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-10-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,308
Posted By Conedodger
I one hand, I agree with Valker, on the other, I...

I one hand, I agree with Valker, on the other, I agree with DAKEZ. :D

If the primary use is commuting, and you have something else that's fun, the NC700X would be worth a look.
Forum: Road warriors 01-10-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,513
Posted By Conedodger
Sounds like you have a serious problem on your...

Sounds like you have a serious problem on your hands! A five gallon bucket would be a 20 year supply at my house. I go through less than a dozen blocks per year to protect my garage.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-10-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 17,274
Posted By Conedodger
Mine actually beat on line pricing for a pair...

Mine actually beat on line pricing for a pair Olympia pants last year. They came down a lot on a Synergy jacket liner, but were still too high for my budget. I'll always give them first chance.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-02-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,357
Posted By Conedodger
The only road under the Erie canal in NY. Built...

The only road under the Erie canal in NY. Built in 1823.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8341/8191601281_7485dd37bd_c.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-14-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,090
Posted By Conedodger
Love my pinlock. Talked a buddy into one earlier...

Love my pinlock. Talked a buddy into one earlier this month. He says it is the best money he's spent on riding gear.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,167
Posted By Conedodger
I'm 51. Have a VFR800 and a Honda S2000. Love...

I'm 51. Have a VFR800 and a Honda S2000. Love both. The S2000 is probably the closest thing to a motorcycle on 4 wheels that I have driven. With the VFR, I'm more connected to the experience. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 05:51 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
Besides that...his vanity plate indicates he...

Besides that...his vanity plate indicates he doesn't care what we think about his riding style. :flip
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-21-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,457
Posted By Conedodger
:lol3:rofl

:lol3:rofl
Forum: Face plant 09-28-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,741
Posted By Conedodger
...or texting driver. I've had two close calls...

...or texting driver. I've had two close calls this year with texters in my lane.
Forum: Equipment 09-17-2012, 06:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,581
Posted By Conedodger
I'm happy with my Tourmaster Synergy vest, but...

I'm happy with my Tourmaster Synergy vest, but I've not tried any others.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
His location is listed as Outer Space! :rofl

His location is listed as Outer Space! :rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
I'm new here. Photos are old. :D Note to...

I'm new here. Photos are old. :D

Note to self: Get some stickers.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
Probably true!

Probably true!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
Based on some of the fails posted here, I'm not...

Based on some of the fails posted here, I'm not sure if I want to see 'em coming. :eek1
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
That was my thought, but having just posted my...

That was my thought, but having just posted my picture, didn't feel I could say it. :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
OK...other than being slow, where's my fail? ...

OK...other than being slow, where's my fail?

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3487/4031034216_396c04c8d7.jpg
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-15-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,189
Posted By Conedodger
I was at Barber last week...yep, it's there.

I was at Barber last week...yep, it's there.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-14-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,502
Posted By Conedodger
I look at trikes and the inability to lean them...

I look at trikes and the inability to lean them into a corner and the cost to purchase one and I have to question...why not buy a convertible? I still remember seeing a couple in Franklin TN with a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-18-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,516
Posted By Conedodger
There is a highway entrance ramp that I used to...

There is a highway entrance ramp that I used to take every day on the way to work. Traffic freely flowed up the ramp each day from one direction. Vehicles rarely came from the other direction. One...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-13-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
Arm out the window is not a great idea when the...

Arm out the window is not a great idea when the car drifts into the ditch and rolls on to the passenger door.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-03-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6,468
Views: 1,241,079
Posted By Conedodger
I got caught in a downpour on the bike the other...

I got caught in a downpour on the bike the other day. Nobody said anything stupid, but I did get some confused looks as I passed a couple of cars doing 20mph with their flashers on. I had no...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-27-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 21,044
Views: 4,513,445
Posted By Conedodger
Amen!

Amen!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-04-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,621
Posted By Conedodger
Riding a motorcycle is better than most...

Riding a motorcycle is better than most alternatives regardless of the roads. Think a flat road is boring on a bike? Try it in a sedan.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-28-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,532
Posted By Conedodger
Commuter, weekend tours, ripping twisties...it...

Commuter, weekend tours, ripping twisties...it does it all!

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2522/3963652331_c2bdd3f62b_z.jpg?zz=1
Forum: Equipment 05-08-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,681
Posted By Conedodger
It was a bargain! I'm tempted to see if I can...

It was a bargain! I'm tempted to see if I can make a folding ramp like the new ones.

http://www.badgertrailerandpower.com/system/files/imagecache/swing_sets/IM001706.jpg
Forum: Equipment 05-08-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 12,681
Posted By Conedodger
I picked up one of these for $650 used a few...

I picked up one of these for $650 used a few years ago. Very well built. Incredibly light. Light enough that I can pull it behind the lawn mower for yard work. Torsion suspension for smooth...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-08-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,775
Posted By Conedodger
Same ones that pop up on to a one lane bridge,...

Same ones that pop up on to a one lane bridge, without looking to see that I'm 1/2 way across it, and then expect me to be the one to back up. :jerko

It is a shame that we've lost respect for...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-08-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,775
Posted By Conedodger
I almost got clobbered that way on the bike last...

I almost got clobbered that way on the bike last year. Traffic was crawling along at 10-15 mph. I'm not one to cross the yellow line, so I waited my turn to enter the turn lane. When I did, there...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2012, 07:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,976
Posted By Conedodger
I get the same thing. They are the same ones who...

I get the same thing. They are the same ones who cower under the awning in front of the building waiting for the rain to stop so they can get to their cars as I walk out in my rain gear and get on...
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