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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-11-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
I was looking round for a new lid & got a nice...

I was looking round for a new lid & got a nice but $$$ Schuberth C3 Pro. Found a dealer that's ackshully in downtown Mijami & rode there (on bicycle :D). It's a lil shop that's been there quite...
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,840
Posted By Paulie
Thumb Jest got my white C3 Pro (EU not DOT) delivered....

Jest got my white C3 Pro (EU not DOT) delivered. DHL also brought it yesterday but they wanted a signature. Very fine service from http://www.motardinn.com/ - only 5 days! And ~$100 less than...
Forum: Road warriors 05-02-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 15,652
Posted By Paulie
A coupla yrs ago I showed up a bit late to a...

A coupla yrs ago I showed up a bit late to a Beemer group demo ride & a 1200C was my only choice. Geez whatta fugly POS that thing was. It performed lousy too.

But to top it, back at the stealer's...
Forum: Equipment 04-24-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 618
Posted By Paulie
I've got valves from...

I've got valves from http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/

...good stuff & good service
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-23-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 27,429
Posted By Paulie
yay!

Helpful stuff round here. This gps nooby's been trying to git google maps routes into my 76cx w/o lotsa futzing.

Here's what worked (finally!)...:clap

save my google map
click kml & download...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-04-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5,981
Views: 1,982,457
Posted By Paulie
Laugh in a apt complex but still a classic ...

in a apt complex but still a classic

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OIekDxUsx6E/UV2IRLztzNI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/Iacf6btJYSM/s576/DSCI2992.JPG...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 03-22-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
...yer pics look like Kissimmee Preserve State...

...yer pics look like Kissimmee Preserve State Park. Mary & I were there in Dec for a few nites with the dawg in the cage. Nice, quiet, dark & huge.
Forum: Road warriors 03-20-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 14,744
Posted By Paulie
I put 195k on this 01 Conc...then a damn moose...

I put 195k on this 01 Conc...then a damn moose took us down in AK. Pic is in Newfoundland...

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-wOvjlr53PT4/SnZHopqMSgI/AAAAAAAAARM/Q7BJeV5Y3LU/s576/DSCI0799.JPG
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 03-18-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
Riva's not my kinda place either, and it's a ~70...

Riva's not my kinda place either, and it's a ~70 mi schlep for me. But my fine service fella Tommy works there. He's a real jem & always r/r my tars. :clap
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 03-11-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
We rode down to Marathon for lunchy yesterday....

We rode down to Marathon for lunchy yesterday. Gotta report that the damn tourists are thick as flies, in full tilt boogie.

Get outta my way, comin thru! :bash
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 03-08-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5,043
Views: 4,398,092
Posted By Paulie
Talking mah babe

We got hitched ~ a year ago. She's lotsa fun & likes the 2 wheel deal!
Here's some pix from our ride to the GWN...

Labrador... ...
Forum: The Garage 03-05-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,661
Posted By Paulie
fail X 2

I bought 1 of these cheepos for bike top-off, but it didn't last very long. Slime did send me another, but it also soon died while on a fairly long tour.

Now carrying an older larger Slime that's...
Forum: The Garage 02-05-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,062
Posted By Paulie
Good post, but 1 mo thing. The top flap that...

Good post, but 1 mo thing. The top flap that covers the key ho has a few teeny tiny springs & balls that make it flop up & down. Careful taking it off, or they'll go a flyin & are a PITA to find &...
Forum: The Garage 02-01-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,532
Posted By Paulie
Thumb use it

FWIW the 97 Conc that I got ran lousy, prolly from sitting too much. Conc carbs are famous for having teeny tiny EZ to clog passages.

Being a lazy bastard (the carbs needed to be r/r for cleaning)...
Forum: Ride reports 12-31-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4,639
Views: 2,496,177
Posted By Paulie
Yup, thanks a bunch for this OUTSTANDING...

Yup, thanks a bunch for this OUTSTANDING report!!! It's greatly appreciated. :clap


Just saw some diff pix of Mongolia...interesting but not nearly as upbeat as yours
...
Forum: The Garage 12-17-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 752
Posted By Paulie
Thumbs down customer reviews of stuff

FWIW I look at "customer reviews" to help choose among items a,b,c,d, etc. Recently had a few run ins with 2 big retailers .com sites. They posted my positive reviews right quick, but the negative...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 11-20-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
Yup, rode N on Friday using lotsa 27 to Inverness...

Yup, rode N on Friday using lotsa 27 to Inverness for a COG dealio. Plenty of fun & good roads up thar (Ozello...heh). Returned on Sunday, ~300 mi each way. Nice weekend! :D
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 11-09-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
Enjoy, looks like it's gonna be nice. There's...

Enjoy, looks like it's gonna be nice. There's also a neat spot to paddle to close by http://www.floridastateparks.org/moundkey/default.cfm
Forum: Americas 11-08-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 219
Posted By Paulie
Thumb Cruz to any nps spot 11/10-12

Cruz to any nps spot 11/10-12 - then pay em $0.00 to git in. That's my kinda price! :deal
http://www.nps.gov/lake/parknews/2012-veterans-day.htm
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 11-04-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
Speeking of water, Mary & I were on a day cruz on...

Speeking of water, Mary & I were on a day cruz on Chiquita (see older pic below). Twas a beeeeutiful cool day on the Mijami River, cept for a bit of chop close to the bay. We're headed back in, and...
Forum: Equipment 11-03-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,262
Posted By Paulie
Been quite happy with my sony srf-59, mainly use...

Been quite happy with my sony srf-59, mainly use it for fm. Cheep, decent sound & reception, good life outta 1 aa batt. Analog, no prob to adj with gloves on. :ricky
Forum: Equipment 10-25-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,781
Posted By Paulie
Nescafe instantaneous. Cheep, portable, reliable,...

Nescafe instantaneous. Cheep, portable, reliable, quick, effective. Bada-bing!
Forum: Trip Planning 10-15-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 366
Posted By Paulie
Thumbs down airbnb...looks good...but performs lousy

airbnb...looks good...but performs lousy

Yup, their site has a big variety of places to stay, all over. From $ to $$$$. Looks AOK. So I tried to sign up to give em a go.

The problem is the...
Forum: Americas 09-16-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By Paulie
I've used http://www.spanishgardensmotel.com/ a...

I've used http://www.spanishgardensmotel.com/ a number of times. It's alright & has a good location.
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 08-28-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5,280
Views: 409,187
Posted By Paulie
Ayup, we didn't turn the boobtoob on. LOTSA other...

Ayup, we didn't turn the boobtoob on. LOTSA other local idjits must've. Prolly every other crib down heah was shuttered / boarded up. Same ole BS...much ado about not much. :evil
Forum: Face plant 08-10-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,590
Posted By Paulie
Thumb Wow. Yer a mighty impressive & inspirational...

Wow. Yer a mighty impressive & inspirational chap. Well done sir, enjoy that ride! :clap
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 08-03-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By Paulie
re yer route to KW...I'd git over to the W side &...

re yer route to KW...I'd git over to the W side & take 27 & 997. It's got some decent open stretches.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-27-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 43,594
Posted By Paulie
Thumb nice

Great thread, and thanx AK for the compile. I've been on a fair share of these (prolly >3/4) & enjoyed most of em.

My lil contrib is the road to Sunspot observatory from Cloudcroft NM. Nice...
Forum: Ride reports 07-26-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,106
Posted By Paulie
I'm getting in the long line to give ya...wow,...

I'm getting in the long line to give ya...wow, attagirl, outstanding, and lotsa other superlatives! Delighted that it all worked out so fab. :clap

Keep it up & let's see some more fine pix &...
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 07-06-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,877
Posted By Paulie
Nice pix. Mary & I rode thru the E side of Green...

Nice pix. Mary & I rode thru the E side of Green Swamp for our 1st time late May. ~75 mi from Auburndale to 50 & back...on bicycle rail trails. A toasty but quiet fun workout.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 07-05-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By Paulie
Thumbs down 76 madness

Hokay this a rant about Garmin 76cx. I'm now on my 4th unit in 5 yrs...and I don't use it often...geez!

Exchanged the 1st under warranty cuz a batt socket spring broke off. Yeah that's really NBD....
Forum: Equipment 07-04-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 57,178
Posted By Paulie
Got some cheep sox & used em on a ~3.3k cruz to...

Got some cheep sox & used em on a ~3.3k cruz to TX & AR. They feel mo betta.

But...1 day I had a serious 10/10 rain for many hours. When I took em off I prolly poured 6 oz outta each. WTF,...
Forum: Equipment 07-03-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 326
Posted By Paulie
Question Accurate Industrial Supply?

Ever bought stuff from these guys in Cerritos CA? I ordered some earplugs ~ a week ago via the net...but haven't heard a durn thing from em despite a tel message & email. My order sez "in progress"...
Forum: Ride reports 06-01-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 470
Views: 211,509
Posted By Paulie
Wow x 999999999999999999999. This RR & the vimeo...

Wow x 999999999999999999999. This RR & the vimeo vid are some of the most amazing stuff I've ever seen.

Thanks guys! :bow
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-30-2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,487
Posted By Paulie
manny's chophouse

Mary & I were on a 75 mi bicycle cruz & hit this place the nite befo in Haines City. Was so damn good we had din at their Lake Wales spot & met the fella himself, ackshully workin round the place....
Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan 05-05-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By Paulie
Thumb a route thru sebring

I ride 27 into central FL a lot. It's not a bad non-slab way to git outta / back to town quick as a bunny. Unfortunately there's a part of 27 thru Sebring that's become a slow traffic lite &...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 04-29-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5,981
Views: 1,982,457
Posted By Paulie
Wink Here's a Hugh Jass fave of mine from '06. It'd be...

Here's a Hugh Jass fave of mine from '06. It'd be a beaut to see this in the US, but I ain't holdin my breath...

http://eu.zggtr.org/over_the_pond/over_the_pond_2006/279_no_mc_toll.JPG
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-11-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,893
Posted By Paulie
I've done prolly ~20 demo rides, most during...

I've done prolly ~20 demo rides, most during TrailerWeek / BikeTrailerFest. The ones with Kawi were purty good. By far the best was in Knoxville with Aprilia...they knew how to git r...
Forum: Equipment 04-06-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,941
Posted By Paulie
I recently got a non-DOT lid from...

I recently got a non-DOT lid from http://www.msgbikegear.co.uk/

Quick, efficient & fair, I'd use em again
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-06-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,581
Posted By Paulie
I encountered a wacko like the OP did, in 09 on...

I encountered a wacko like the OP did, in 09 on my way to the Maritimes (linky below). We were on a southern part of VT 100, 2 up & overloaded. A fullsize Dodge (like) van pulled out in front of me...
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