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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-24-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,657
Posted By glasswave
One time... I pulled in just behind the...

One time...

I pulled in just behind the bridge
and laid her down, then frowned
"Gee my life's a funny thing, am I still too young?"
I kissed her then and there
She took my ring, took my...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-03-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,218
Posted By glasswave
The way I see it.... It seemed like the moto...

The way I see it....

It seemed like the moto didn't at first see the car, accelerated, saw the car and braked fairly hard. Anyways, he seemed slightly erratic.

The cop was not paying attention...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-26-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,348
Posted By glasswave
Ha Ha, I didn't realize when I first saw it, that...

Ha Ha, I didn't realize when I first saw it, that one of my best friends, Bill, played the rural Nevada County Sheriff. When he told me, I had to watch it again.

I can't believe I didn't recognize...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-20-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,395
Posted By glasswave
I really became attached to my little Chinese...

I really became attached to my little Chinese Hotian 150cc (Boo, the little bike that could). It was the first new bike I had ever bought and she carried me across Xinxiang, the Askai Chin and Tibet...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-20-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,738
Posted By glasswave
I used to use the Hubb a fair bit for researching...

I used to use the Hubb a fair bit for researching my trips.

As I recall, after crossing Tibet on my Hotian 150cc, I was looking for a bike for my upcoming S. America trip. I wanted a bike like a...
Forum: Beasts 12-26-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,918
Posted By glasswave
A new 2012 vstrom dl 650 standard (no bags),...

A new 2012 vstrom dl 650 standard (no bags), should be possible for less than 8k before TTL (good deal). Below $7500, a very, very good deal. Less than $7k before TTL, an awesome deal, you'd leave...
Forum: Beasts 12-23-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,918
Posted By glasswave
I love my dl650 & I not only admitted it, I...

I love my dl650 & I not only admitted it, I posted it. :scratch

In fact, crossing the Great Basin, fully loaded trying to stay at an even 90mph, but sometimes edging up to 94 or so, I got in the...
Forum: Beasts 12-22-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 12,918
Posted By glasswave
Sounds like what you really want is the 2014...

Sounds like what you really want is the 2014 Yamha Super Tenere 850. 100 hp, 7.5" travel front
/rear, 475 lbs wet, $9299.00!

:rofl:lol3:rofl

Me too!!! Come on Yamaha, if you bUild it, we will...
Forum: Vendors 12-10-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 58,887
Posted By glasswave
That's good news, mx1 has been a pleasure to work...

That's good news, mx1 has been a pleasure to work with.

My E07 dakar rear has 8k miles & still has some tread left as does my e-10 dakar front.

It's a very good setup for my vStrom.:clap
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-08-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 30,928
Posted By glasswave
Due to his melodrama, you seem to have missed his...

Due to his melodrama, you seem to have missed his point that the serries is simply too much hyperbole.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-08-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,736
Posted By glasswave
...la televicion de Mexico presente, "The Tope &...

...la televicion de Mexico presente, "The Tope & the Dope". :rofl::lol3::rofl
Forum: Equipment 12-06-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,099
Posted By glasswave
craigslist, Salvation Army, Play It Again Sports,...

craigslist, Salvation Army, Play It Again Sports, Churches, Missions
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-28-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,435
Posted By glasswave
You have made a pragmatic acceptance of the...

You have made a pragmatic acceptance of the facts. That said, I see three choices, you can either minimize, nearly eliminate or entirely eliminate the risks of serious injury of death from riding.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-24-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,090
Posted By glasswave
1. Remove visor & get cheap/used double lens ski...

1. Remove visor & get cheap/used double lens ski goggles.

2. Get a used snowmobile helmet.

These seem like the cheapest way to get to double lenses, which is what you really want.
Forum: Beasts 11-20-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,141
Posted By glasswave
Lighten up .... :huh This is an internet...

Lighten up .... :huh

This is an internet forum, not the Economist. I suppose an 80cc mx'er has got to be called a youth motorcycle instead of "kids bike" too, eh?

My point was pretty much the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-18-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 27,327
Posted By glasswave
The Jo momma argument could be made for this...

The Jo momma argument could be made for this whole thread. I am surprized you didn't make the same reply to Rob. G. But yeah, you are probably right, even tho' I didn't start it. This whole forum...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-18-2012, 01:21 AM
Replies: 351
Views: 27,327
Posted By glasswave
WTF are people doing 10's of thousands in debt...

WTF are people doing 10's of thousands in debt because of a new truck & boat??? Why would someone ever assume more debt to get a moto (w/the exception of some poor Indian family for which it'd make a...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,448
Posted By glasswave
The late model TransAlp never made it to the USA....

The late model TransAlp never made it to the USA. The nc700x simply does not cut it compared to the strom in any capacity other than a city commuter (and not really even at that). The cb500x might...
Forum: Beasts 11-18-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,141
Posted By glasswave
I think it'd make a great chick adv bike for some...

I think it'd make a great chick adv bike for some sub 5'4"-120lb gal, especially if she was touring with her SO on a full or mid size ADV tourer, and the guy was carrying most of the heavy gear. A...
Forum: Beasts 11-17-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,448
Posted By glasswave
What the hell does "more than 1 pot" mean? Plane...

What the hell does "more than 1 pot" mean? Plane of Tranquility?

You will not find any bike that compares in terms of reliability/low cost of ownership/price. You have already crossed off...
Forum: Equipment 11-11-2012, 05:05 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,438
Posted By glasswave
A foot pump is probably the most reliable option....

A foot pump is probably the most reliable option. They are also generally available world wide (well Asia & latin America at least).
Forum: Beasts 11-03-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,351
Posted By glasswave
Well, your claim that he would not be insured is...

Well, your claim that he would not be insured is specious at best. When most people think of, "Are you insured," they mean do you have the mandated liability coverage. And yes, the insurance would...
Forum: Beasts 11-02-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,351
Posted By glasswave
I don't believe this to be true, your insurance...

I don't believe this to be true, your insurance company has to insure you & the bike no matter what kind of asinine shit you do to the bike.

Driving w/o tail lights is also illegal, as is driving...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-02-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,165
Posted By glasswave
And fossil fuel is also just storage, fossil fuel...

And fossil fuel is also just storage, fossil fuel vehicles are just powered by the sun. :wink:
Forum: Beasts 10-31-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,046
Posted By glasswave
None of those bikes will be easy to get serviced...

None of those bikes will be easy to get serviced in India, Pakistan or China etc. So the most reliable bike would be the most trouble free in those areas. For easy to repair in these areas, consider...
Forum: Equipment 10-29-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,438
Posted By glasswave
I use the stop -n- go. Bought it because I liked...

I use the stop -n- go. Bought it because I liked the size and that it had a pressure gauge. It's about the same price as the slime, but I have heard some complaints about quality. It's working fine...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-29-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,299
Posted By glasswave
NO! Cruisers are for toddlers. ...

NO!

Cruisers are for toddlers.

Sportbikes are for adolescents and teens.

Dual Sports are for adults!!!

:evil
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-29-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,299
Posted By glasswave
This is very common over about 80% of the world. ...

This is very common over about 80% of the world.

Keep in mind though, in the USA and perhaps many other modern countries, if you crash, you're likely to have your child taken away and/or end up...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-28-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,583
Posted By glasswave
Associating your username & plate number devalues...

Associating your username & plate number devalues the amount of money that google or facebook could sell your personal information for.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-25-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,276
Posted By glasswave
So what? A major human disease outbreak hasnot...

So what? A major human disease outbreak hasnot been associated with dog shit either, yet the dog owners are polite enough to pick up after their animals when in public.

It's just like a horse...
Forum: Vendors 10-25-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 58,887
Posted By glasswave
Hi Dan, It's good to see you back. I...

Hi Dan,

It's good to see you back. I wouldn't suppose there is any news on Mitas for those of use in the states? Is mx1Canada, who is great BTW, our only choice for Mitas in the foreseeable...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-25-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,276
Posted By glasswave
Let me see here, because horse shit makes better...

Let me see here, because horse shit makes better compost, "decomposes ...rather rapidly," (I'd need to data indicating such to believe decomposes faster than dog shit), and that you love having a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 30,928
Posted By glasswave
Isn't that what web forums are all about? I think...

Isn't that what web forums are all about? I think we had 20 pages about whether to turn off the bike with the key or kill switch. :rofl:lol3:rofl

Every possible subject gets dissected down to the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,276
Posted By glasswave
I am no real fan of quads/rzrs, either, they seem...

I am no real fan of quads/rzrs, either, they seem like the horse packers of the OHV world. IMHO, the jeepers, mnt bikers and the moto riders all seem to be quite a bit more considerate,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,276
Posted By glasswave
White people and red/black/yellow people etc, are...

White people and red/black/yellow people etc, are all the same species, they are no more different than a yellow lab and a chocolate lab. I am not trying to "whitewash" the effect that Europeans had...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-24-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,276
Posted By glasswave
Because horses are dubiously romanticized and...

Because horses are dubiously romanticized and enshrined in US western folklore. As such they are seemingly irrevocably grandfathered in to all wilderness areas and National Parks. Thus, we pretend...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-23-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 30,928
Posted By glasswave
Alright, I watched a full episode. I'm sorry, I...

Alright, I watched a full episode. I'm sorry, I don't have 16 hours to spend watching the whole series. They still seem like a couple of drama queens.

Sure, we like to complain when we talk...
Forum: Equipment 10-22-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,813
Posted By glasswave
Cold brew! The way to do it! cold brew coffee...

Cold brew! The way to do it! cold brew coffee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_brew)
Forum: Road warriors 10-22-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,562
Posted By glasswave
That's gotta be one of the coolest things I've...

That's gotta be one of the coolest things I've ever seen. :clap:clap
Forum: Beasts 10-22-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,735
Posted By glasswave
Laugh I find the rear ABS very useful in emergency...

I find the rear ABS very useful in emergency stops. The front not as much. The rear abs allows me to focus on maximising my front brake potential w/o trying to focus on the rear. When I practice...
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