Forum: Road warriors
03-24-2013, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 18
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True
I'm a traveler of both time and space
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Forum: Road warriors
03-21-2013, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
03-11-2013, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 2,142
travel
When I ride up from California to Oregon, the MOST annoying thing is NOT being able to lane split when I hit Portland. I have ridden up there three times last year from the Bay Area, and the...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-11-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-06-2013, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 334
Bcw
Been going to most the places since 2004 (the year I bought the bike), and I REALLY think BCW is the ones to go to. Honest, straight forward, and can do what they say, when they say it.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-05-2013, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 375
Great Views
http://norcalhostels.org/montara/rates
Just south of the city, call and ask about the parking, it's a perfect location for the ocean, the city, and skyline rides.
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Forum: Road warriors
02-22-2013, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
As others have said...
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As others have said...
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/5815_102589579751528_8329570_n.jpg
Gravel/Fire roads? YES.
Rock hopping or single track dirtbike? NO.
And yes, the...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-24-2013, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
I have over 50,000 miles on mine. I have had...
I have over 50,000 miles on mine. I have had many bikes in my over 20 years of riding, and this is the ONLY bike that I have never considered trading-in or selling. The only issue was that the...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-17-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
agreed
EVERY TIME I need something, it's about internet shopping and/or friends to help work on the Buell. The Dealership has over charged and done questionable jobs on the RARE chance they get to touch...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-16-2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
It's been said
By two different posts, so far. Mine will make three. I have both a Buell Lightning Long, and a BMW Rockster (think sporty r1150r), and 100% if I HAD to choose one bike, BMW.
Three people have...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-10-2013, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 13,741
Trackside owes you
at the LEAST a thanks. JUST by your description of them, I went to the cyclegear website, read the other reviews, and am SOLD! I had "wind deflectors" on my Buell, and when it went down, the...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-10-2013, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 261
Views: 25,109
Ok
That being said, those pics MAKE me want to check out the Z1000 more than I did before. GREAT color and image Southwade.
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Forum: Beasts
01-03-2013, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 17,631
Views: 4,753,368
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Forum: Road warriors
12-28-2012, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 277
Views: 40,886
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Forum: Road warriors
12-03-2012, 01:48 AM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
Why, THANK YOU David
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigote/8240097081/" title="IMG_0496 by El Bigote, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8344/8240097081_0ed962eb19_z.jpg" width="478" height="640"...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-30-2012, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 3,410
Views: 324,100
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Forum: Road warriors
11-30-2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,445
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Forum: Road warriors
11-29-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
R's having fun
In case you might want to see a Rockster and a R1150r getting along in the city
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigote/792913392/" title="BMW owes me by El Bigote, on Flickr"><img...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-29-2012, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
It's a really nice bike, but a bit bigger than...
It's a really nice bike, but a bit bigger than what I want for everyday riding.
Agreed. I ride my bike to work, but if I'm "Having Fun" in the CITY (you're from Nor-cal, so you know which city...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 2,445
shaft drive
I rode a cx500 from Virginia to Iowa to Arizona to Nor-Cal in the '90's. Off-road? Yeah, but on trails, NOT true off road. You don't even need a tent, just get a Bivy sleeping bag ...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 766
Views: 77,974
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Forum: Road warriors
11-28-2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 3,550
4 or 2 wheel replacement
I rolled my jeep off road in Dec of 2011. It was EASILY repaired by me and friends. Did I keep or replace it with another? No. Still think they are great FOR OFF ROAD. But for the commute and hauling...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-22-2012, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 294
Views: 51,642
What it looked like stock
<a...
What it looked like stock
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigote/4015743622/" title="2006 Buell XB12Ss on the Nor-Cal Pacific Coast by El Bigote, on Flickr"><img...
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Forum: Road warriors
11-04-2012, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 1,259
Views: 191,355
Truth
when leaving for work at 0600, my wife couldn't be more insistent on the Buell with a drummer exhaust being pushed to the end of the block before being started, or simply starting the BMW at ANY...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-02-2012, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 1,714
Views: 464,293
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-03-2012, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 495
Views: 87,903
<a...
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigote/792036209/" title="Outside Annie's by El Bigote, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1315/792036209_c6f18b64f0_o.jpg" width="800"...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
07-30-2012, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 402
Sf
http://bavariancycleworks.com/
Really good shop. I've used Moto Marin (closed now) in San Rafeal, and SF BMW (both when they were at the car dealership and the one on Bryant) and this place is...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-24-2011, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 135
Views: 7,954
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Forum: Road warriors
09-09-2010, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 5,388
I just rode my r1150r (Rockster) from Oakland,...
I just rode my r1150r (Rockster) from Oakland, Ca. to Portland Or. 1,333 miles round trip, no problems with the bike. No comfort issues either. I can't say about the sportster feel on a long ride,...
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Forum: Road warriors
07-04-2010, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 308
Views: 48,236
Too true.
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Too true.
http://www.jsonline.com/business/97017504.html?viewAll=1#comments
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Forum: Ride reports
06-24-2010, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 7,966
Thanks
Thanks for making me homesick! I moved out to the Bay Area in '93, and have been thinking about taking my wife back home (RVA), for years now. Your photos have convinced her it's a good idea. Great...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-05-2010, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 207
Views: 42,682
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Forum: Road warriors
06-05-2010, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 207
Views: 42,682
Does that help?
<img...
Does that help?
<img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4656915306_a3ea1bc6ba.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_8051" /></a>
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Forum: Road warriors
06-05-2010, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,412
Hmmm, better even than the 2000 XL1200'S' I...
Hmmm, better even than the 2000 XL1200'S' I had..... with it's piggybacks, high compression engine, cartridge forks, and triple discs:
If you mean, faster, and better handling. Yes, better.
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Forum: Road warriors
05-31-2010, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,908
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Forum: Road warriors
04-28-2010, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 987
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Forum: Road warriors
04-26-2010, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 1,714
Views: 464,293
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