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Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 143,533
Posted By windblown101
New member of the 990 SM-T clan. Just picked it...

New member of the 990 SM-T clan. Just picked it up from the Dealer this past Wednesday. Looking forward to lots of ongoing miles and smiles.
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Forum: Thumpers 12-12-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,294
Posted By windblown101
They do make much longer lived versions for the...

They do make much longer lived versions for the average Joe that aren't designed for racing. DR-Z's, TT-R's, CRF L's etc. The issue is the demand isn't there and they don't put top shop bits on them...
Forum: Thumpers 12-11-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 700
Posted By windblown101
Get the 4 gallon tank and ride with a good friend...

Get the 4 gallon tank and ride with a good friend who has a 6 gallon monster tank in case you run low! :)
Forum: Thumpers 12-11-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,294
Posted By windblown101
Titanium valves are problematic in any engine...

Titanium valves are problematic in any engine when it comes to racking up the miles. Great for their light weight in race applications, not so great otherwise. As mentioned in a post above, for the...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 11-21-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24,381
Views: 1,271,049
Posted By windblown101
Nice pic. I recognize that spot. Not a bad hike....

Nice pic. I recognize that spot. Not a bad hike. I tried to ride a mountain bike up there several years ago but bailed before reaching the summit and went the rest of the way on foot.
Forum: Face plant 11-19-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By windblown101
Heck yeah. Good memory! That was a nice ride....

Heck yeah. Good memory! That was a nice ride. I've been meaning to meander up to that watch tower countless times since then and have yet to make it. Perhaps our paths will cross again this coming...
Forum: Face plant 11-18-2012, 12:16 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,894
Posted By windblown101
Perhaps it's the Gin & Tonics? ;) To the...

Perhaps it's the Gin & Tonics? ;)

To the op: Keep on keeping on.
Forum: Face plant 11-18-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By windblown101
Ouch! I was much luckier. The impact and...

Ouch! I was much luckier. The impact and circumstances sound about identical. Hitting on the side with Elbow/arm extended at time of impact allowing the ribs to take a direct hit. Glad to hear you're...
Forum: Face plant 11-14-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,489
Posted By windblown101
Do you feel the same distain for someone who...

Do you feel the same distain for someone who makes the choice to not ride a motorcycle for recreational purposes because of the unavoidable risks involved? People view risk mitigation differently....
Forum: Face plant 11-12-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,037
Posted By windblown101
Rocks hurt when they find a soft spot.

Decided to sneek in a quick dirt bike ride on Saturday in an area called Taskers Gap which is rather notoriously rocky before I had to go to work. Riding my fairly new to me CRF250X. It's quite a...
Forum: Upcoming 04-23-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 52,640
Posted By windblown101
I'm gonna have to put this ride on the side...

I'm gonna have to put this ride on the side burner for now.

Menieres has been kicking my butt this year. Doesn't keep me from riding on good days, but right now I can't be sure of being able to...
Forum: Upcoming 02-20-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 52,640
Posted By windblown101
Nice! Can't wait to get out there.

Nice! Can't wait to get out there.
Forum: Thumpers 02-14-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 820
Views: 154,595
Posted By windblown101
If you don't personally know the history of the...

If you don't personally know the history of the bike I'd be very suspicious of a late model EXC with no title, MSO, or other official paperwork and wouldn't touch it with a 10 ft pole. Losing a bike,...
Forum: Upcoming 02-11-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 52,640
Posted By windblown101
I may be +1. My nephew (B-class MX'r who is...

I may be +1. My nephew (B-class MX'r who is faster than me) is going to see if he can skip out on the first week or so of his second year of college in order to attend. Won't know for certain till...
Forum: Upcoming 01-29-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 52,640
Posted By windblown101
Stumbled across a link to this thread on another...

Stumbled across a link to this thread on another website and find my interest is peaked! I have been working up a plan to ride out in CO this coming September for several weeks now. Then I saw this...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,333
Posted By windblown101
I slip the clutch whenever I feel the need to and...

I slip the clutch whenever I feel the need to and don't worry about it. Haven't had to replace one yet on a street bike. As mentioned above slipping the clutch is much more common off-road and they...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 10-14-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,432
Posted By windblown101
Yeah, I consider speeding tickets my "fun" tax....

Yeah, I consider speeding tickets my "fun" tax. Most of the tickets I get I know full well that I am speeding when it occurs. I look at it this way - I had a choice, made the decision to ignore the...
Forum: Thumpers 09-12-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,370
Posted By windblown101
A friend showed up to a weekend of offroading on...

A friend showed up to a weekend of offroading on the local fire roads and ATV trails with an SSR like the one in the op's post. When I saw him roll it out of the truck I was like, yeah... um you'll...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-17-2010, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24,381
Views: 1,271,049
Posted By windblown101
Thanks for pointing out the site! Yeah, the DR-zs...

Thanks for pointing out the site! Yeah, the DR-zs were well represented. :)

BTW: Nice save. Glad you came out ok.
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-17-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 24,381
Views: 1,271,049
Posted By windblown101
Fueling up in Parsons, this is where me and 2...

Fueling up in Parsons, this is where me and 2 friends turned around to go back to Oakland. That's Jaxobssesed in the blue jacket, he can explain his 'incident' if he desires:lol3:lol3 JaxO is great...
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