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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-18-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 292
Posted By Sabre
Need help moving rooftop tent from Boulder to Pacific Northwest

One of the Expedition Portal inmates is selling a rooftop tent that I want to buy. The only problem is that he's in Boulder, CO and I'm in the Pacific Northwest. If anyone is planning a trip and...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-10-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 191
Posted By Sabre
Anyone in RENO interested in looking at a vehicle for me?

Done. Thanks very much!
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 12-04-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 876
Posted By Sabre
My Belstaff Discovery is probably the finest...

My Belstaff Discovery is probably the finest jacket I've ever owned for three-season use (fall-winter-spring). It keeps me warm and dry in ALL weather.

That said, I also have multiple gear...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 11-22-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,226
Posted By Sabre
The Ural guys are very nice, very solid guys. The...

The Ural guys are very nice, very solid guys. The owner (Steve) got in on the ground floor with Ural when they were first really taking off here in North America. Of course, they've always had this...
Forum: Vendors 09-26-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,206
Posted By Sabre
One hell of a first post.

One hell of a first post.
Forum: Equipment 09-08-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,185
Posted By Sabre
Here's why I like my wireless dual controller: ...

Here's why I like my wireless dual controller:

1) I have Multiple Bike Disorder. A single Powerlet outlet and a little piece of velcro somewhere means that I'm fully heated (jacket and gloves) in...
Forum: Equipment 09-08-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sabre
My wife loves the GPS function on the Lumix...

My wife loves the GPS function on the Lumix DMC-ZS10 that I got her for our anniversary this year. It took her a while, however, to really understand how much battery life she sacrifices when it's...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 08-20-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By Sabre
Thanks so much...this is very timely. I'm...

Thanks so much...this is very timely. I'm planning on crossing the Magruder later this week and hadn't found any info yet on closures. I'll take that tel no. along to check on the latest info.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 07-27-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 936
Posted By Sabre
You're getting excellent advice. I assume that...

You're getting excellent advice. I assume that your Motorcycle Safety Course covered a lot of this, but you want to really think about all this and look for opportunities to apply it.

I'd...
Forum: Equipment 06-05-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Sabre
These are amazing lights, and brighter than I...

These are amazing lights, and brighter than I ever imagined. If I were using them as my only headlight(s), I'd consider getting one each of the spot pattern and the flood pattern. I'd switch them...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-04-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By Sabre
Haven't had it done, but I'm a nurse and work...

Haven't had it done, but I'm a nurse and work with orthopedic patients.

The minimally invasive technique has been shown to have shorter recovery times requiring less pain medication, BUT...you...
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-05-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By Sabre
Our search engine is far from robust. It's better...

Our search engine is far from robust. It's better to use Google and just limit it to search ADV.

Your search terms might look something like this:

street legal dirt plate site:advrider.com
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 05-02-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 536
Posted By Sabre
A guy takes a 4-hour ride on his beemer (fitted...

A guy takes a 4-hour ride on his beemer (fitted with Corbin saddle) and develops a boner that won't subside for a year and a half. Said mondo bonerthon wore out the guy's wing-wang and now there's no...
Forum: The Garage 04-13-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 646
Posted By Sabre
This is correct; direct ground for high beam...

This is correct; direct ground for high beam application, ground through the dimmer when on low beam. LED dimmers work on the ground wire (LEDs are polarized, being diodes).

Relays can work in a...
Forum: The Garage 04-13-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
Posted By Sabre
I like the open approach of acknowledging that...

I like the open approach of acknowledging that the bike will need new rubber and offering the buyer a choice of having you do it prior to the sale or discounting the price and letting him handle it....
Forum: Equipment 04-03-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,229
Posted By Sabre
The very nature of an air horn's mechanism makes...

The very nature of an air horn's mechanism makes them ill-suited to bikes.

I put twin Fiamms on all my street bikes (both the high and low tones) and honestly can't imagine why I'd want anything...
Forum: The Garage 03-08-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,331
Posted By Sabre
I did high-density batts in my garage walls and...

I did high-density batts in my garage walls and ceiling, sheetrocked the whole thing. Yes, a fire-rated door between house and garage and a fire-rated pull-down stair to the storage attic above the...
Forum: The Garage 02-22-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By Sabre
I put the hooks not in the ceiling but in the...

I put the hooks not in the ceiling but in the wall. The bikes hang by the front wheel only with both wheels against the wall. The family can get the bikes up and down without much drama if there's...
Forum: The Garage 02-20-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,705
Posted By Sabre
You missed the point about your location. If...

You missed the point about your location.

If you live in a high-humidity area, you will be miserable doing manual defrosting. You'll have to empty it entirely (where to put all the frozen food?),...
Forum: The Garage 02-20-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,016
Posted By Sabre
IF you have bought heated GRIPS, then it will be...

IF you have bought heated GRIPS, then it will be obvious that one has a larger ID than the other. In this case, the left grip will indeed put out more heat. If, on the other hand, you have bought...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-10-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 24,058
Posted By Sabre
How cold? No idea yet. The coldest so far...

How cold? No idea yet.

The coldest so far was commuting at 8 deg F on my Bonneville...no windscreen, no heated grips or gear, just my trusty Belstaff Discovery and Pioneer pants. My toes and...
Forum: Trip Planning 02-10-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,146
Posted By Sabre
Small 12-v pump. Small hand pump for backup,...

Small 12-v pump.

Small hand pump for backup, especially if having the electric one pack up would spoil your trip.
Forum: Face plant 02-07-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,234
Posted By Sabre
I commute year-round and, in the winter months,...

I commute year-round and, in the winter months, am in complete darkness at both ends of my workday. I don't care about the cold or rain, but ice is another matter. I was almost at work one cold...
Forum: Equipment 01-19-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,292
Posted By Sabre
Erm...where to start with this? The...

Erm...where to start with this?

The Belstsaff label went "fashion" a number of years ago and therefore you find such things (shudder).

They do make some actual riding apparel, but it's also a...
Forum: Vendors 01-11-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 79,504
Posted By Sabre
I'm late in thanking Brian for the great service...

I'm late in thanking Brian for the great service last month. I placed a special order for some lights and Brian was great in giving me an estimate of the delay over the holiday season. He kept me...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-07-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 130,692
Posted By Sabre
Sabre and Blowfish (SabreSon) ...

Sabre and Blowfish (SabreSon)
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2484/3978850148_fbcac3864c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabre602/3978850148/)

The proud lad and his new ride...
Forum: Equipment 01-07-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,371
Posted By Sabre
To clear up a few things: As Rhubarb said...

To clear up a few things:

As Rhubarb said above, any amount of insulin can be stored at room temperature provided that you use it up within the month (or so).

For Simplyred: there is NO...
Forum: The Garage 01-06-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,187
Posted By Sabre
I mounted mine up under the "cheek" of my Tiger's...

I mounted mine up under the "cheek" of my Tiger's fairing. This kept it away from engine heat as well as headlight heat, and it's never in the sun. I've found that it very accurately reflects ambient...
Forum: Equipment 01-06-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,371
Posted By Sabre
The manufacturers of insulin in the United States...

The manufacturers of insulin in the United States state that it may be stored at room temperature (up to 86 degrees F) for up to a month. Most diabetes educators state that several months at...
Forum: Equipment 12-20-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 14,225
Posted By Sabre
I put a set on my 955 Tiger and liked them well...

I put a set on my 955 Tiger and liked them well enough. When I sold the Tiger it was ridden 2-up across the USA by the new owner. The Shinkos, at that time with only about 2,000 miles on them,...
Forum: Vendors 12-18-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3,390
Views: 677,460
Posted By Sabre
Just ordered a couple, taking advantage of that...

Just ordered a couple, taking advantage of that great sale! Also picked up that nifty digital voltmeter. Thanks!
Forum: Vendors 12-17-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By Sabre
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: The Garage 12-17-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,541
Posted By Sabre
This IS the statement of a wealthy American....

This IS the statement of a wealthy American. Relative to the standard of living enjoyed by millions of urban Filipinos, the average American is wealthy beyond imagining. Light today vs possibly...
Forum: The Garage 12-17-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,689
Posted By Sabre
+1 Some bikes may benefit from a high-output...

+1

Some bikes may benefit from a high-output stator, and almost anyone with the inefficient reg/rec you have can benefit from upgrading that. But start simple. As they say in firefighting, "try...
Forum: Equipment 12-16-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Sabre
Thank you! I just ordered that sleeping bag I've...

Thank you! I just ordered that sleeping bag I've been wanting.
Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. 12-16-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,611
Posted By Sabre
I gave my wife an Asus Eepc a couple of years ago...

I gave my wife an Asus Eepc a couple of years ago and love the thing. Look, it's a NETBOOK. As such, it's great for surfing the web, watching movies, etc. It's NOT a laptop and shouldn't be dinged...
Forum: The Garage 12-11-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 396
Posted By Sabre
Oops...wrong forum

Oops, should be in Shiny Things....
Forum: Equipment 12-10-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,326
Posted By Sabre
Wear your summer gloves all year long with heated...

Wear your summer gloves all year long with heated grips and these bad boys. Mine are the $14.95 versions made for ATVs; as a year-round commuter, it's excellent money spent.
...
Forum: The Garage 11-28-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,958
Posted By Sabre
Amazing. Looks great. That can't possibly be...

Amazing. Looks great.

That can't possibly be your KLR.
Forum: The Garage 11-28-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,958
Posted By Sabre
Go ahead and try to use a staple gun on aluminum...

Go ahead and try to use a staple gun on aluminum foil. :norton

Buy primer, then paint the sheetrock with it. It's white, and if you are on the cheap, just leave it that way. Otherwise, follow the...
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