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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 05-18-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By ddavidv
Question beantop, I used to go every year from about...

beantop,
I used to go every year from about 1988 until The Big Implosion when SCCA threw up their hands and gave up on rally. Spectating became such a cluster we quit going. Is it any better now...
Forum: Day Trippin' 05-08-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 330
Posted By ddavidv
Beautiful country. Hope to get there someday.

Beautiful country. Hope to get there someday.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,608
Posted By ddavidv
No, you're close to right. This thread has...

No, you're close to right. This thread has degenerated into a discussion of tire mounting, where tires come from, blah blah blah. Makes the Killboy thread look like it's staying on track.
Forum: Beasts 04-30-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 691
Posted By ddavidv
I'd go with the KLR. Having owned both as you do,...

I'd go with the KLR. Having owned both as you do, I think the KLR is much more forgiving and easier to handle even as heavy as it is. Plus, KLR's are used to being dropped. :lol3
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-30-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,652
Posted By ddavidv
Thumb Back in August 2010 I had made the decision to...

Back in August 2010 I had made the decision to get back into motorcycling. Hadn't been on one since I was a teen, never had my MC endorsement. Thanks to the corruptive influence of this site :wink: I...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-29-2013, 03:32 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 53,884
Posted By ddavidv
Bump. Nobody moved this? Such a nice weekend!

Bump.
Nobody moved this? Such a nice weekend!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-28-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,364
Posted By ddavidv
Laugh Goodbye, KLR Chronicles

New year. New (different) bike.
Welcome back to the Keystone State! I did 200 miles today checking out the new-to-me Wee Strom that replaced The Mighty KLR in this thread:...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-28-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,631
Posted By ddavidv
Yes and no. About 20 years ago I got into...

Yes and no.
About 20 years ago I got into insurance claims/damage appraising on vehicles. My mechanical knowledge and auto parts background got me a job as a body shop estimator. I knew nothing....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-27-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,327
Posted By ddavidv
Truth. I bought my '65 F100 multiple states away...

Truth. I bought my '65 F100 multiple states away based on a video the guy sent me that proved it was as rust-free as I demanded. His photos sucked, but the video (even put it on a lift!) showed me...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-25-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,631
Posted By ddavidv
I read a quote once, and it's so simple and...

I read a quote once, and it's so simple and accurate: Find something that pisses people off, and you've found a business opportunity in offering a solution.

A local guy started a business called...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-13-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 8,659
Posted By ddavidv
Thumb I cut out around 4-ish. Would have liked to...

I cut out around 4-ish. Would have liked to continue to the end but needed to get home. A good time as always. I think the afternoon was better; not as bunched up and dare I say the roads were more...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-12-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 8,659
Posted By ddavidv
Murdock, I'm in Elizabethtown also (east side off...

Murdock, I'm in Elizabethtown also (east side off Ridge Road). I can ride to the start with you if you'd like a partner. Or tell me to kiss off. :ksteve I won't be offended either way.
Forum: Beasts 04-03-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 597
Posted By ddavidv
If you're shopping used, you may also want to...

If you're shopping used, you may also want to look at the Triumph Tiger triple. It's a very nice bike, affordable used, and way more reliable than you'd expect from a British bike.

That said,...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-17-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 8,659
Posted By ddavidv
Yes YOU are. :rofl

Yes YOU are. :rofl
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-16-2013, 05:21 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 8,659
Posted By ddavidv
Bethel, not Mt Bethel. The latter is on the other...

Bethel, not Mt Bethel. The latter is on the other side of the river, silly. :deal
What route are you taking from there? Meeting up there is at least a 30 minute backtrack for me. You'll have to make...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-15-2013, 05:25 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 8,659
Posted By ddavidv
:razor You way over-estimate my planning...

:razor
You way over-estimate my planning skills. Didn't really think about it. I'm only 2 miles from 283, so frankly until you brought this up just figured I'd zip up the slab to get there in the...
Forum: Thumpers 03-09-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,588
Posted By ddavidv
Plenty of them out there, just be patient. Scour...

Plenty of them out there, just be patient. Scour the classifieds here; I bought both of my bikes from inmates and got great deals.

If the 'doo ain't done, use it as a negotiating tool. I wouldn't...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 03-08-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 8,659
Posted By ddavidv
In (posted on KLR.net also). As I recall, all but...

In (posted on KLR.net also). As I recall, all but one of the water crossings last time were 'optional' with very adjacent routes to avoid them if you were so inclined. Same story this time?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-06-2013, 03:30 AM
Replies: 6,479
Views: 1,243,500
Posted By ddavidv
I've had that happen, but I invite it. :D ...

I've had that happen, but I invite it. :D
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-06-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,593
Posted By ddavidv
I don't give a shit about brand. My...

I don't give a shit about brand. My brother-in-law rides BMWs, as much for the joy of riding as for the roundel on the tank. Any Brand X bike I bought and offered him a ride on, he has declined. :huh...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-25-2013, 03:38 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,350
Posted By ddavidv
It's a lot of fun, actually. I just won't enjoy...

It's a lot of fun, actually. I just won't enjoy the smug arrogance of being faster up the road this time. Not sure how ownership of a bike I don't want to drop vs one I didn't give a shit about will...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-24-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 53,884
Posted By ddavidv
Question Bump...where's the drop? Or did the wrong shed...

Bump...where's the drop? Or did the wrong shed not count?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 02-24-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 8,350
Posted By ddavidv
First ride I ever went on last year, and it was...

First ride I ever went on last year, and it was terrific! However, did it last year on a KLR and now have a Wee Strom; not sure I'd want to ride my Wee up that last hill before the end. :eek1 I...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 02-18-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5,050
Views: 4,417,262
Posted By ddavidv
:rofl Good one. I have to confess, I...

:rofl
Good one.

I have to confess, I wondered about the lighting too. Love the story behind it.

I think if the other 'critics' were really going after you we would have had 27 posts discussing...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-09-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,059
Posted By ddavidv
On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? 2 On...

On scale of 1-5 how often do you ride? 2

On a scale of 1-5, how important is: (1 being least important and 5 being most important)

1. How important is cost? 5
2. How important is power? 2...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-08-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 629
Views: 88,608
Posted By ddavidv
Sometimes they win one. I'm at the local...

Sometimes they win one.

I'm at the local auto show, and as the wife and I are fast walking through the conversion van section (people still buy those stupid things?) there is a corner with a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,061
Posted By ddavidv
I used to ride a POS '89 KLR650. I replaced it...

I used to ride a POS '89 KLR650. I replaced it with a 2004 Wee Strom a few months ago. My insurance actually went down. :huh
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-16-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 53,884
Posted By ddavidv
Thumb Want to score points with your lady friends, take...

Want to score points with your lady friends, take them there for dinner. Not cheap, but we had an incredible meal with some stellar wine and are eager to go back. First time we had duck, and it was...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-12-2013, 05:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,820
Posted By ddavidv
There's also a cover plate on the back side of...

There's also a cover plate on the back side of the engine that will leak. Make sure you replace that gasket as well.

Can't recall if you said stick shift or not but may as well put a clutch in it...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-03-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By ddavidv
Can you find the parts on eBay? Try searching for...

Can you find the parts on eBay? Try searching for "completed auctions"; that will give you an accurate price on the replacement cost.

The other thing I've done on claims (it's what I do) is use...
Forum: Beasts 01-01-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 438,042
Posted By ddavidv
May or may not be helpful to you, but here is a...

May or may not be helpful to you, but here is a thread I created when I was looking to replace my KLR. I basically was trying to decide between the two....
Forum: Beasts 12-29-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,466
Posted By ddavidv
Uhhh, guys...this thread was dead 1.5 years...

Uhhh, guys...this thread was dead 1.5 years ago...:huh
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-29-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,752
Posted By ddavidv
Thumb Lifetime car guy, rode mini bikes and dirt bikes...

Lifetime car guy, rode mini bikes and dirt bikes as a kid but really never much on the road (well, legally). Motorcycles as a device just didn't fascinate me the way cars did, despite the fact I'm...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 12-29-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 19,643
Posted By ddavidv
Very cool, thanks!

Very cool, thanks!
Forum: Beasts 12-27-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,541
Posted By ddavidv
I just went through this:...

I just went through this: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=815559
Reader's Digest version: Neither bike is bad. It really came down to comfort and personal preference. I so liked the...
Forum: Beasts 12-25-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,456
Posted By ddavidv
Meh, I'm immune to idiots like the one you cite....

Meh, I'm immune to idiots like the one you cite. You learn to ignore that kind of thing when you ride a KLR ("You should have bought a BMW!"). Snobbery is alive and well in the motorcycle world. I...
Forum: Beasts 12-15-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,511
Posted By ddavidv
I totally agree...but for this guy who is...

I totally agree...but for this guy who is returning to riding after a long vacation, I don't think the Wee would be a good bike to start on. The KLR is lighter (though not 'light') and much easier to...
Forum: Beasts 12-11-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By ddavidv
I can't add anything, just will echo your...

I can't add anything, just will echo your research and admit I've come away equally confused about what to get for mine. I've decided against the Givi for the resonance issues most have had with...
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 11-28-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By ddavidv
There is no place in Lancaster county other than...

There is no place in Lancaster county other than a couple random unpaved roads here and there. If you're just looking for gravel, southern York county has a decent amount but they are scattered. I...
Forum: Beasts 11-27-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,511
Posted By ddavidv
One thing I learned about bikes is window...

One thing I learned about bikes is window shopping is fun but futile. Until you sit on one, and better still ride it a bit, you have no idea how it will feel to you. What I thought I wanted (Triumph...
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