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Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 12-12-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,428
Posted By The Cyclops
I rode up to the pass (the pass had a lot of...

I rode up to the pass (the pass had a lot of snow) and rode the area around there and at one point I stopped and thought, "this is the best time I have ever had". I was solo, but very experienced...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 11-27-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2,886
Views: 390,880
Posted By The Cyclops
My Tiger crossing the Red Bird River, Daniel...

My Tiger crossing the Red Bird River, Daniel Boone NF
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Forum: Trip Planning 11-26-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 833
Posted By The Cyclops
I carried an old Linholf press 4x5 and Mamiya 645...

I carried an old Linholf press 4x5 and Mamiya 645 in a Pelican case mounted on the rear rack with luck. Things do get banged around pretty well, make sure it can rub against anything. I love...
Forum: Hacks 11-19-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 5,167
Views: 1,755,173
Posted By The Cyclops
I'm not in the hack thread....well ever.....but I...

I'm not in the hack thread....well ever.....but I saw this and if its 205 I apologize, but this was the craziest hack I ever saw.
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 11-08-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,994
Posted By The Cyclops
I have never heard anything good from any offline...

I have never heard anything good from any offline app, but I wanted to get in the conversation in case something has changed.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-26-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,654
Posted By The Cyclops
Still lurking trying to think of something...

Still lurking trying to think of something worthwhile to add :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-05-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,654
Posted By The Cyclops
I think a lot of the friend thing has to do with...

I think a lot of the friend thing has to do with my friends and kids are all into hunting and fishing, and I haven't cared for that since I was a teenager. Early teens even. Just too much waiting. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-05-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,654
Posted By The Cyclops
I think you are heading in the right direction,...

I think you are heading in the right direction, may be more of a nesting thing. I didn't mention I have a 3 year old son that takes a lot of time. As far as introvert I am a pretty outgoing fellow...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-05-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,654
Posted By The Cyclops
Did some canoeing for a bit, rolled it, too, but...

Did some canoeing for a bit, rolled it, too, but not the same, :lol3. I guess I am just one of those variety the spice of life kinda things and need change. I did try to learn to wakeboard this...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-05-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,654
Posted By The Cyclops
So how do you keep the passion?

All my life, whenever I do something I do it whole hog and burn out, sooner or later. Motorcycles, specifically dirt bikes have been a bit of an exception, I have left for a bit, but always seem to...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-28-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By The Cyclops
To answer my own questions for posterity,...

To answer my own questions for posterity, Backcountry Navigator does exactly what I wanted. I can download USGS aerials for free and store them on my SD card when their is no service, and you can...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-27-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By The Cyclops
Putting aerial maps on....anything?

While we were out the other day exploring new areas I got to thinking how great it would be to have an aerial view of where we were. Cell service was poor so my Android couldn't update google maps...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-23-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By The Cyclops
Life360 app

I installed the Life360 (I think it used to be called GPS Tracker) on our Androids and wifes iPhone and while the idea is great, it doesn't seem to execute so well for us. Its supposed to be able to...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 05-20-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By The Cyclops
Hey YD, just checking to see how the old girl is...

Hey YD, just checking to see how the old girl is doing for ya. One thing, she is from Hazard, KY and you can bet she is used to coal trucks! You get used to it when you right next to where they...
Forum: Beasts 11-09-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 3,991
Views: 577,677
Posted By The Cyclops
I got out of the street bike business this spring...

I got out of the street bike business this spring when I sold my Caspian Blue 955 and I figured it was for good, but man that is sexy and making me rethink giving up on street bikes. My Gasgasers...
Forum: Ride reports 09-05-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,063
Posted By The Cyclops
I can't believe you got that bike that close to...

I can't believe you got that bike that close to its old homeplace and didn't bring her by and let me say hello to her! I hope you are loving the bike as much as I did and she performs as good for...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-21-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By The Cyclops
Judging from the looks of him I would doubt he...

Judging from the looks of him I would doubt he lived there, but cool place!
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-21-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By The Cyclops
Oh yeah. We ride up there all the time, and even...

Oh yeah. We ride up there all the time, and even though he is only 12 I let him out for a bit as long as I am on the mountain. Its an old strip mine and I imagine a couple of miles in each...
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-21-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By The Cyclops
I would wager its more Mary Jane, or (and I...

I would wager its more Mary Jane, or (and I certainly hope not) Meth. He is way to young and not nearly cool enough to make 'shine.
Forum: Day Trippin' 04-21-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,545
Posted By The Cyclops
Ran into a "new one on me" yesterday

I live in a very rural area in the mountains of KY, and thought I had pretty much seen it all, but yesterday I went out with my son for a few minutes to clear a tree from our trail and my son split...
Forum: Americas 02-24-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,561
Posted By The Cyclops
I have to tell one on myself, I was down on the...

I have to tell one on myself, I was down on the Cherohala one fall and headed down a gravel road a few feet and decided to pitch a tent there. There was a truck that kinda kept driving back and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-28-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,259
Posted By The Cyclops
I guess it really depends on what you are looking...

I guess it really depends on what you are looking for in motorcycling. I have biked a couple of cities on your list (Asheville and Denver), and I love the area around both, although Denver is way to...
Forum: The Garage 01-24-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 986
Posted By The Cyclops
Any engine codes? Also does the thing smoke...

Any engine codes? Also does the thing smoke black when restarted (injectors letting gas through). I would bet an injector stuck open a small bit. Run some injector cleaner though it (Seafoam) and...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-19-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 636
Views: 130,333
Posted By The Cyclops
My son is almost 16, wow, can't hardly believe...

My son is almost 16, wow, can't hardly believe it. I am afraid I might be loosing him to other interests, but hopefully its the crappy winter we have had. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-03-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,247
Posted By The Cyclops
Hey its your bike and your responsibility to...

Hey its your bike and your responsibility to maintain it. I would imagine you could have picked up an OEM from a salvage yard for pocket lint.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-03-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,247
Posted By The Cyclops
That is the very reason horns are mandatory on...

That is the very reason horns are mandatory on all vehicles, including bikes.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-01-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,247
Posted By The Cyclops
I would be willing to bet loud pipes cost more...

I would be willing to bet loud pipes cost more lives than they save. Imagine pulling up beside granny and then rolling on the throttle to pass and the noise scaring the hell out of her and she cuts...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-01-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,347
Posted By The Cyclops
We better put some of our sharpest and innovative...

We better put some of our sharpest and innovative minds into figuring out how to get oil out of shale or in a decade we are screwed.
Forum: Old's Cool 12-22-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10,947
Views: 5,583,443
Posted By The Cyclops
You should try raising a red head :baldy My...

You should try raising a red head :baldy

My 19 year old daughter just about got the best of me a few times.....

And yes, she is gorgeous, and no you can't see :lol3
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,639
Posted By The Cyclops
Uh, from the time stamp it looks like that would...

Uh, from the time stamp it looks like that would be me....searching for something else and this popped up and I didn't even look when it was started, but hey, people are running with it so......
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2010, 04:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,639
Posted By The Cyclops
Most certainly, one huge advantage is learning...

Most certainly, one huge advantage is learning how to control braking during those high pucker moments to prevent skidding. You learn really quick on a dirt bike that going down a steep hill and...
Forum: Beasts 11-24-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 458
Posted By The Cyclops
If you post over on tigertriple.com you may have...

If you post over on tigertriple.com you may have better luck with an answer. I would try and find one locally so you could easily return it if it doesn't fit.
Forum: Face plant 11-23-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,297
Posted By The Cyclops
This is the same advice I gave my daughter when...

This is the same advice I gave my daughter when she started driving and what I try to do, think about what is the most dangerous and stupid thing the drivers you meet could do and always prepare a...
Forum: Equipment 11-20-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,690
Posted By The Cyclops
I wear a Six Six One pressure suit and it doesn't...

I wear a Six Six One pressure suit and it doesn't bother me, but things like that don't. I remember one of the first rides with it a year ago I was just about back to the truck riding down this long...
Forum: The Garage 10-26-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,234
Posted By The Cyclops
I have pretty much the same situation. I built a...

I have pretty much the same situation. I built a single car garage last year for my bikes but haven't insulated it yet. I have a single head propane heater and it puts out very little. Where its...
Forum: Equipment 10-20-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By The Cyclops
+1 on the tent sharing. My brother kinda hinted...

+1 on the tent sharing. My brother kinda hinted on our last trip about sharing and I told him he could just take my spare. I don't at all mind to pile 4 guys in a motel room with only a couple of...
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By The Cyclops
Where the heck is your OBD2 reader and the...

Where the heck is your OBD2 reader and the nitrogen to recharge your shock?
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By The Cyclops
Normally I carry one of those little Slime...

Normally I carry one of those little Slime compressors, a 1/4 drive socket set with hex and torx bits, plug kit, and thats about it on my Tiger. On my Gasgas I try to keep tire irons and 21" tube,...
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By The Cyclops
Well, its a 3 day trip and there will be a bit of...

Well, its a 3 day trip and there will be a bit of offroad
Forum: Equipment 10-18-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 745
Posted By The Cyclops
Tools and accessories with a group.

So we are getting ready to head out with a group of a half dozen or so for a 750+ mile fall trip. I was thinking about suggesting that we split the tools up since we are all going to have to take...
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