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Forum: Beasts 03-28-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
How will it be sold as new if it is used?

How will it be sold as new if it is used?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 7,670
Posted By klebs01
I also don't understand the insistence on the...

I also don't understand the insistence on the super small bikes to start on. I took the HD class and then picked up my Monster 750 the next weekend. The bikes were no issue for a new rider.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-07-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,109
Posted By klebs01
Three things to consider when talking about the...

Three things to consider when talking about the aging population of motorcyclist:

1) The mean age of the whole US population is increasing;

2) The poor economy has disproportionately affected...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-06-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,863
Posted By klebs01
Hmmmm, I just put Nitrile gloves on under my...

Hmmmm, I just put Nitrile gloves on under my riding ones when it's wet or cold. Cheap and effective.
Forum: Equipment 08-23-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,105
Posted By klebs01
That's what I got out of it too. :huh

That's what I got out of it too. :huh
Forum: Regional forums 08-09-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,337
Posted By klebs01
Made it through how work week ant the plane is in...

Made it through how work week ant the plane is in bathe air. Should be heading up to ER in about 2 hours. :clap
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 07-23-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,364
Views: 110,991
Posted By klebs01
Enjoyed meeting you all. Sorry I couldn't stick...

Enjoyed meeting you all. Sorry I couldn't stick around for beers. I'm looking forward to having a beer with you guys at the rally.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 07-11-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2,364
Views: 110,991
Posted By klebs01
In. Not sure if the wife is coming or not (might...

In. Not sure if the wife is coming or not (might have to duck out early if she does).
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 06-28-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By klebs01
I'm moving to Milwaukee this weekend. Looking...

I'm moving to Milwaukee this weekend. Looking forward to some meeting others and the CADVR.
Forum: Regional forums 06-22-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,337
Posted By klebs01
OK, booked a tent site.

OK, booked a tent site.
Forum: Regional forums 06-22-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,337
Posted By klebs01
Possibly a dumb question, but do I need to...

Possibly a dumb question, but do I need to reserve a tent site before the weekend, or are there going to be plenty available?
Forum: Regional forums 06-06-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,337
Posted By klebs01
Hmmmmm...I just might be able to keep up with...

Hmmmmm...I just might be able to keep up with that schedule.:1drink
Forum: Regional forums 06-06-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,337
Posted By klebs01
Just signed up. I went to the cadvrider web...

Just signed up. I went to the cadvrider web page, and it looks like it hasn't been updated for this year. Is there a schedule for 2012 yet?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-28-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,418
Posted By klebs01
Ha! The rules that require a specific tire in a...

Ha! The rules that require a specific tire in a specific size would be the reason for that. Before the spec tires Honda was using a 16 front with a 16.5 rear I believe. Every set up is a compromise.
Forum: Beasts 05-09-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,093
Posted By klebs01
:huh Someone actually bought one of those?

:huh Someone actually bought one of those?
Forum: Equipment 01-20-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,203
Posted By klebs01
Look at sportbiketrackgear.com for a great...

Look at sportbiketrackgear.com for a great selection, and good prices.
Forum: Beasts 01-06-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
I'm also 5'9", but about 180. The Super Tenere...

I'm also 5'9", but about 180. The Super Tenere is quite a bit heavier than my other bikes (M750 and SV650), but the weight and size aren't an issue at all. While moving, the bike feels nice and...
Forum: Beasts 01-04-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
US bikes can do it too. Did it on accidentally...

US bikes can do it too. Did it on accidentally one time trying to switch one of the displays. Its not something that would normally happen unintentionally though.
Forum: Racing 01-03-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 14,634
Views: 1,119,075
Posted By klebs01
Got way behind. Did BC make it to the bivouac?

Got way behind. Did BC make it to the bivouac?
Forum: Regional forums 12-31-2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1,850
Views: 124,337
Posted By klebs01
In. I'm moving back to Wisconsin in July,...

In.

I'm moving back to Wisconsin in July, and am looking forward to meeting the adv community in the area.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-30-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,633
Posted By klebs01
Ego? Lots of people think they are fast until...

Ego? Lots of people think they are fast until they go to the track. Lots of track day guys think they are fast until they go racing.

Other idiots, like me, just enjoy track days, and racing...
Forum: Beasts 11-22-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 5,047
Views: 917,893
Posted By klebs01
The silver bikes come with Silver wheels. Pretty...

The silver bikes come with Silver wheels. Pretty sure it was just photo-chopped from a silver bike.
Forum: Road warriors 11-14-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,928
Posted By klebs01
Picked up my new bike in August '11, but its a...

Picked up my new bike in August '11, but its a '12 model.:D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-09-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 877
Views: 158,184
Posted By klebs01
I thought the same about top boxes until I got my...

I thought the same about top boxes until I got my Super Tenere. Given the late delivery and my impending nuptials, I didn't feel like spending all the money to put a full set of cases on it. ...
Forum: Equipment 08-30-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 807
Posted By klebs01
Baxley

Baxley
Forum: Americas 08-15-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By klebs01
I took I-80 to 66 in PA. Then US-6 east to SR-409...

I took I-80 to 66 in PA. Then US-6 east to SR-409 to 706 to 267. Once we got off 80, it was all good riding in the hills, and we were able to make decent time. I think 409 was the best road of them...
Forum: Beasts 08-09-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
Good News! I finally got my bike! Exactly 11...

Good News! I finally got my bike! Exactly 11 months to the day since I put the order in.

I almost had a photo like that taken when the sales guy told me the 5.99 at 72 months deal was not...
Forum: Beasts 08-08-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
Thanks! I just called to confirm that the bike...

Thanks! I just called to confirm that the bike will be ready in the morning. They said it should be, so I will be there right when they open. Hopefully I will have some photos to post tomorrow.
Forum: Beasts 08-08-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
I called a while back when the first dealer went...

I called a while back when the first dealer went out of business and my order got transfered. It took calling Yamaha to get the guys off their butts and give me a name and contact number for the new...
Forum: Beasts 08-08-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
Detroit, MI area.

Detroit, MI area.
Forum: Beasts 08-08-2011, 06:30 AM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
Yeah, Quoting myself, but I need to vent. I am...

Yeah, Quoting myself, but I need to vent. I am fucking livid right now.

After no word from the new delivery dealer, I had to call a couple months ago to even get the name of some one to contact...
Forum: Beasts 07-28-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 153,542
Posted By klebs01
It shouldn't delay pickup if you already have a...

It shouldn't delay pickup if you already have a bike insured. Most policies will cover a new bike purchase for a couple days to allow you to pick it up.
Forum: Road warriors 07-21-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 19,315
Posted By klebs01
Ummm...XR1200? It has a higher seat, cartridge...

Ummm...XR1200? It has a higher seat, cartridge forks, better shocks, LOT better brakes. Whats wrong with that?
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 153,542
Posted By klebs01
Interesting, on further review, my contract does...

Interesting, on further review, my contract does state that the dealer has the right to increase the price if the manufacturer increases the price to the dealer, and the purchaser has the right to...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 1,356
Views: 153,542
Posted By klebs01
Not sure how that would happen. We all have...

Not sure how that would happen. We all have purchase contracts signed. That would breach the contract if they tried to change the price. Any future deliveries could definitely have a higher price...
Forum: Beasts 05-03-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 787
Posted By klebs01
WOW, that article is very light on facts and very...

WOW, that article is very light on facts and very heavy on speculation. Terrible journalism.
Forum: Beasts 04-21-2011, 06:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,699
Posted By klebs01
The fueling on the Power Commander is completely...

The fueling on the Power Commander is completely customizable in I think 500 or 250 rpm increments. If you just wanted to adjust certain parts of the rpm/throttle range that is completely possible. ...
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
Ferndale, MI. Its a suburb just north of Detroit.

Ferndale, MI. Its a suburb just north of Detroit.
Forum: Beasts 04-18-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17,889
Views: 3,069,551
Posted By klebs01
I just got off the phone with my dealer. ...

I just got off the phone with my dealer. Interesting call...Turns out the dealer is going out of business. He said that Yamaha is going to deliver the bike to a neighboring dealer and all the terms...
Forum: Beasts 04-08-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,357
Posted By klebs01
No worries. You were talking about air and...

No worries. You were talking about air and berms, which I would associate with the 660, but not really the 1200. Guess I was just over thinking it. I just wanted to make sure you were aware that...
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