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Forum: Road warriors Today, 06:15 AM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
I think it can be a useful tool in certain...

I think it can be a useful tool in certain circumstances, such as dealing with a small BMW dealer who is aware of the website, doesn't want negative press, and doesn't know how to deal with the...
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 05:08 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
Bummer. That's one area where Harley is typically...

Bummer. That's one area where Harley is typically on another level.

You might consider speaking with the Service Manager or General Manager. Politely tell them about your experience. They can't...
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 02:12 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
Well you seemed like you were in better shape...

Well you seemed like you were in better shape when I met you. Of course that was a few years ago :gerg
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 01:43 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
That bike is doing something I never expected -...

That bike is doing something I never expected - it's changing from a bike I thought was hideous the first time I saw a photo into a bike I'm interested in riding. That doesn't happen to me very often.
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 07:05 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
Really?

Really?
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 05:34 AM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
No, I know you take care of yourself. I'm calling...

No, I know you take care of yourself. I'm calling me middle aged with a beat up body.
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
The Electra Glide Classic is being discontinued. ...

The Electra Glide Classic is being discontinued.

I've never had an issue with a tank mounted speedo. I can see it peripherally without losing track of what is happening in front of me. While I...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
It's called middle age and a lifetime of abuse,...

It's called middle age and a lifetime of abuse, at least in my case. My Brain still screams "track day on an R6", while my body screams, well, it just screams. In pain. With the barely discernible...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 755
Posted By Bueller
Very easily replicated here if that's what you...

Very easily replicated here if that's what you want. That bike has some plastic, different bars, seat, and license plate holder relocated to the rear fender (the US bike has a side mount). It has the...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
Comparatively while I enjoyed the RK more, both...

Comparatively while I enjoyed the RK more, both pale in comparison to my Tiger in terms of fun. But I'm hitting that point in life where comfort is just about the only thing that can keep me on two...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
Yours behave the same? If so I'm guessing it's a...

Yours behave the same? If so I'm guessing it's a poorly designed float/sending unit. Not the end of the world once you know the idiosyncrasies, but I could sure see how it would give a new owner an...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 992
Views: 135,356
Posted By Bueller
I spent about 200 miles yesterday on a 2011...

I spent about 200 miles yesterday on a 2011 Victory Cross Country a friend has for sale. It has 5000 miles on it and is loaded with accessories, including the trunk kit with speakers. I guess that...
Forum: Road warriors 05-19-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,317
Posted By Bueller
Agreed. Impotence would suck.

Agreed. Impotence would suck.
Forum: Road warriors 05-17-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
Congrats Paul, hope you enjoy it!

Congrats Paul, hope you enjoy it!
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
The fact that you find my posts so inflammatory...

The fact that you find my posts so inflammatory that you'd label me a "rebel rouser" ( :lol3 ) says a hell of a lot more about you than it does me. Relax, the world isn't judging you over your choice...
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
I'd love to claim the toad as my fake n00b. That...

I'd love to claim the toad as my fake n00b. That would be hysterical. But he's real.

As for me, it doesn't make me anything except a long time adv inmate interested in being able to come here and...
Forum: Road warriors 05-16-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
I don't know if you are including me in that mix...

I don't know if you are including me in that mix or not, but just in case you are I own and ride a Triumph Tiger. If I'm defending against anything it's the wholesale dismissal of an entire brand...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
We must be reading different threads, because...

We must be reading different threads, because I've not seen anyone say or even suggest HD was the only option. I've seen lots of folks with lots of experience across many motorcycles/manufacturers...
Forum: Road warriors 05-15-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 850
Posted By Bueller
I recall someone getting on you recently, but it...

I recall someone getting on you recently, but it wasn't me. You know I enjoy reading your posts.

And yes, starley dolt is damn funny :lol3
Forum: Road warriors 05-14-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
His main complaint had to do with reach to the...

His main complaint had to do with reach to the bars. I felt the same way after I rode it. He doesn't have long arms, but they aren't abnormally short either. He has changed the bars and it still...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
He's about 5'10" with an appx 30" inseam. He says...

He's about 5'10" with an appx 30" inseam. He says it is built for taller/longer folks, which was also my thought when I rode it. I know that probably suits you better. His secondary complaint is...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
Sure. Fine motorcycles. Like anything, ride as...

Sure. Fine motorcycles. Like anything, ride as much as possible before you buy. I have a good friend who is about to take a beating on one because he can't get comfortable on it. The comparative lack...
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
Harley's programming only drops the rear...

Harley's programming only drops the rear cylinder, and only does so at idle.

I never managed to get either of my Buells hot enough to get the flashing check engine light or skip spark, so I can't...
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
When I saw you'd posted I expected to see more of...

When I saw you'd posted I expected to see more of the things you'd said in other threads without support of current relevant experience. Glad to see I was wrong and you took the time to answer your...
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
So now that someone brings facts to the...

So now that someone brings facts to the discussion you want to get pissy like a little bitch? Maybe you need to go stand in the corner and chill out for a while. I never claimed to be god, I never...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
I never called them issues. I was merely pointing...

I never called them issues. I was merely pointing out that there are a ton of maintenance procedures many other touring and sport touring bikes out there require by design, whereas a Harley Davidson...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 34,723
Posted By Bueller
Another perspective - the Brembo gold series...

Another perspective - the Brembo gold series brakes are so good the dual disk setup on my '02 Le Mans were almost "too" good. I could lock up the front with two fingers quite easily. The V7 is 100...
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
I've told you what I know about them, but I...

I've told you what I know about them, but I haven't told you why I know. You question if I even know what valve adjustments and throttle body syncs are. Fair enough.

I was an ASE Master auto tech...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
Fantastic! Hope all is well with you!

Fantastic! Hope all is well with you!
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
HD = no valve adjustment, no throttle body sync,...

HD = no valve adjustment, no throttle body sync, belt will last 100k with any care and almost never needs adjustment, no coolant to flush, no cooling system to leak or need maintenance, and unlike...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
As others said, not a personal attack at all. It...

As others said, not a personal attack at all. It is a disservice to your fellow inmates to speak opinion as fact on issues of which you have little to no experience. You like Hondas. We get it. I'm...
Forum: Road warriors 05-10-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 12,558
Posted By Bueller
You really should stop trying to sway people on...

You really should stop trying to sway people on the sole merits of your own personal bias, which is no doubt bolstered by an acute lack of experience. Stating an ultra is not a luxury tourer is just...
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,357
Posted By Bueller
A "modern" Guzzi (I had a V11 LeMans. Nothing...

A "modern" Guzzi (I had a V11 LeMans. Nothing else in motorcycling sounds that good)
Kawasaki H2
Bonneville
CBX
EVO Harley (I'd choose a Springer, such as a limited production mid '90's Bad Boy)...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bueller
Typical Honda, meaning solid, reliable, and not...

Typical Honda, meaning solid, reliable, and not particularly inspiring. Tuned for torque, Honda's answer to the Suzuki Bandit.
Forum: Road warriors 04-22-2013, 04:08 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,924
Posted By Bueller
Maybe because the engineering and materials that...

Maybe because the engineering and materials that go into those "antiquated" motorcycles are more modern than most people are aware of :deal
Forum: Road warriors 04-22-2013, 04:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bueller
Correct, because the road king, road glide,...

Correct, because the road king, road glide, Voyager 1700, and about 10 other bikes still available new today couldn't possibly be "true" touring bikes :rolleyes

Here's an idea - how about the mods...
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,045
Posted By Bueller
How about another option - at the track I compare...

How about another option - at the track I compare cold and hot tire pressures for determining optimum pressure. I'm looking for 10% increase. Too little increase means too much cold tire pressure....
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,933
Posted By Bueller
I've read your other posts and suspect you are...

I've read your other posts and suspect you are not going to be happy with anything less than what you really want.

20 years ago I bought a very nice, new Honda cruiser because it was both...
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 570
Posted By Bueller
I've had two - an '05 bought new, and an '03...

I've had two - an '05 bought new, and an '03 bought used, in that order. I've also had an '08 Gold Wing, bought new.

There is a reason late model Gold Wings have stratospheric resale value and...
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,523
Posted By Bueller
Sorry about your accident. A word of advice...

Sorry about your accident.

A word of advice - you might not want to go around broadcasting your strategy for dealing with the insurance company. While it is true they have a responsibility to make...
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