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Forum: Ride reports 09-11-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,888
Posted By RunLongVT
Well, you've done it again Mark; kept me up way...

Well, you've done it again Mark; kept me up way too late reading another awe-inspiring tale of epic adventure and far off emergency rooms. Congrats on a great trip, and sorry about all that rain. ...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-02-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 99,947
Posted By RunLongVT
Genuine Stella 2T - super low miles - Burlington VT

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=778376


Stella 2T scooter - much like vintage Vespa - 2009 with 900 miles - Burlington VT
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-11-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 21,109
Views: 4,534,566
Posted By RunLongVT
At about 2:50 in that video, the narrator...

At about 2:50 in that video, the narrator mentions that the rider at the moment is "Shakey," which refers to Shane Byrne, multiple BSB champ and MotoGP rider. :eek1

While these later...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-08-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21,109
Views: 4,534,566
Posted By RunLongVT
Holy crap! That's Big George Hincapie!

Holy crap! That's Big George Hincapie!
Forum: Racing 01-13-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5,368
Views: 476,367
Posted By RunLongVT
Ew. His fingernails have always grossed me out. ...

Ew. His fingernails have always grossed me out.

Shame about the finger, though.
Forum: The Garage 12-04-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,147
Posted By RunLongVT
Check in your pants cuffs, too, if applicable. ...

Check in your pants cuffs, too, if applicable. You'd be amazed...
Forum: Battle scooters 11-27-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 99,947
Posted By RunLongVT
Prima expansion pipe for Stella 2T or Vespa PX125 150

Used briefly; fabulous power and sound but decided it wasn't for me.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=744949
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-30-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By RunLongVT
+1. The Race Tech book is superb. Technical...

+1.

The Race Tech book is superb. Technical illustrations by a forum inmate, too.
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,820
Posted By RunLongVT
Hey John, yeah, I've thought of that, but I'd...

Hey John, yeah, I've thought of that, but I'd like it to be a little less quirky and a little more traditional than the TW200 builds I've seen. Thanks for the suggestion, though. Heading off to...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,820
Posted By RunLongVT
Scottro, thank you SO much for that information! ...

Scottro, thank you SO much for that information! I can't believe I hadn't figured that out yet!

Others, thank you one and all for your votes for the TU250. I am definitely a fan of this bike and...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,820
Posted By RunLongVT
Thanks, Clayjars, the TU250 is nice (when you can...

Thanks, Clayjars, the TU250 is nice (when you can find one) but I'm looking for something cheaper; something easier to work on and tune (carbed); and something built by me. :D

You know, the CB100...
Forum: Thumpers 10-04-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,820
Posted By RunLongVT
Best small thumper for neo-retro commuter project?

I have a 1972 Honda CB100 that I have really enjoyed as a commuter and on a few country-side rides, but I hate the vintage charging system and wiring. I'd love to build up a small-displacement, air...
Forum: The Garage 09-22-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,356
Posted By RunLongVT
Go visit your local locksmith with what you've...

Go visit your local locksmith with what you've got. You might be surprised. My local guy can make a new key based only on the lock for about $60.
Forum: Old's Cool 08-22-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 714
Posted By RunLongVT
Seeing as your advance unit reaches full advance...

Seeing as your advance unit reaches full advance at about the RPM range you start to get normal performance, perhaps your advance unit is stuck in its advance position, thus making the low-rpm spark...
Forum: Beasts 08-14-2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,503
Posted By RunLongVT
Another British mag, BIKE, did a test of the new...

Another British mag, BIKE, did a test of the new Strom and said it was so much better than the old one that it wasn't even fair to compare the two. Sounds like the updates are not just cosmetic. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-12-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,716
Posted By RunLongVT
Did they call you before they drilled? In my...

Did they call you before they drilled? In my opinion, if you didnt get to make that call and get warned of the possible risks, it's their fault. I'm a moto mechanic and that's how I'd do it. -...
Forum: Racing 03-30-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,992
Posted By RunLongVT
I heard a rumor recently that the TT organizers...

I heard a rumor recently that the TT organizers were thinking big and hoping to launch a worldwide series of real-road races. :wings

I'm not sure whether this would, by increasing the...
Forum: Racing 03-17-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5,692
Views: 553,976
Posted By RunLongVT
Ummm... but how do we discuss MotoGP without...

Ummm... but how do we discuss MotoGP without reference to results? At what point does a "spoiler" become "yesterday's news"?

Personally, I think if you don't want to know what happened in a...
Forum: Equipment 03-16-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,576
Posted By RunLongVT
Hi there. I have the relays and the PC-8. The...

Hi there. I have the relays and the PC-8. The relays keep your headlight wattage from eventually burning out your handlebar switch, which has been a recurring problem for some folks, and supposedly...
Forum: Beasts 03-15-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,600
Posted By RunLongVT
Took my '06 DL650 out for the first ride of the...

Took my '06 DL650 out for the first ride of the season today. Lately I've been hankering for something new and have considered selling the Wee for something faster and sportier. Today's ride put a...
Forum: Beasts 03-15-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By RunLongVT
Gee, waiting until it melts. That's smart. I...

Gee, waiting until it melts. That's smart. I dropped my Wee today in the driveway, trying to wrestle it out of it's ice-prison. :cry
Forum: Road warriors 03-13-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By RunLongVT
That was my exact thought - I bet there's another...

That was my exact thought - I bet there's another one you don't know about. Have you checked a manual or bike-specific forum?

I recently picked up a few old CB100 engines, and they have a spinner...
Forum: The Garage 02-06-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,099
Posted By RunLongVT
For a superb explanation about the internals of...

For a superb explanation about the internals of all fork types, including the latest BPF Showa forks, check out Race Tech's Motorcycle Suspension Bible. It includes step-by-step photo tutorials of...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-24-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By RunLongVT
Excellent! Thanks for the advice, folks! I have...

Excellent! Thanks for the advice, folks! I have now run a few searches for those and they seem to be out there in greater numbers. I tell ya, though, I'm down here in the DR on a family vacation,...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-23-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By RunLongVT
Any other tanks fit CB100 frame?

I'm refurbishing a 1972 CB100 and the tank is a rust disaster. The filler neck is flaking away, allowing gas to slosh all over, and even the lined interior is bubbling and peeling away. CB100 tanks...
Forum: Ride reports 09-15-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,701
Posted By RunLongVT
Glad to have you back in one piece, Mark!

Glad to have you back in one piece, Mark!
Forum: Canada 09-14-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
Thanks for the encouragement, Drew, but I think...

Thanks for the encouragement, Drew, but I think I'm looking at points south at this point. I'm now seeing snow forecasts and temps in the teens for HVGB.

Anyone heading down to the AMA races...
Forum: Ride reports 09-14-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,701
Posted By RunLongVT
Great report so far, Mark! Looks like you guys...

Great report so far, Mark! Looks like you guys had great weather for the most part.

Labrador was crawling with motorcycles this year!

I was planning on heading up on September 21, but...
Forum: Canada 09-13-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
I planned an out-and-back for the simple reason...

I planned an out-and-back for the simple reason that I wanted to ride it twice. I really like riding on gravel and wanted to make as many miles as possible of this trip on gravel roads in this...
Forum: Canada 09-13-2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
Hope you had a nice ride. As I said, it...

Hope you had a nice ride.

As I said, it was entirely contingent on weather, road conditions and travel delays, and was admittedly optimistic. Not having had any luck arranging travel partners,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 09-13-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,964
Posted By RunLongVT
I just got all excited, then noticed that this...

I just got all excited, then noticed that this was a 2007 event. Anything going on like this in late September this year?
Forum: Canada 09-12-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
Okay, screw Labrador. I'm going to Cleveland.

Okay, screw Labrador. I'm going to Cleveland.
Forum: Canada 09-08-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
Hi friends, still planning to go, and still...

Hi friends, still planning to go, and still looking for folks with matching schedules. I've chatted with a bunch of nice folks so far, but haven't yet found anyone whose plans quite work with mine. ...
Forum: Americas 09-07-2010, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By RunLongVT
Hi folks, Still planning on taking this on in...

Hi folks,
Still planning on taking this on in two weeks. The snow that is forecast all this week in Happy Valley - Goose Bay, Labrador might change that, but we'll see. Probably taking the usual...
Forum: Canada 09-03-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
Hmmm.... thinking about adding the lower portion...

Hmmm.... thinking about adding the lower portion of the James Bay road (http://www.jamesbayroad.com/jbr/index.html) and then the North Road (http://www.jamesbayroad.com/nr/index.html)to my trip...
Forum: Canada 09-03-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
E-mail sent, Sevoman! :clap

E-mail sent, Sevoman! :clap
Forum: Ride reports 09-03-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 19,099
Posted By RunLongVT
I think I spotted V. Rossi in that last pic. I...

I think I spotted V. Rossi in that last pic. I thought he was testing at Misano?!?

Some party! :rofl
Forum: Canada 09-02-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,750
Posted By RunLongVT
Doesn't sound like a problem to me! Happy to...

Doesn't sound like a problem to me! Happy to meet up along the route. I'll shoot you a PM. :clap
Forum: Beasts 09-02-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,007
Posted By RunLongVT
Anyone know if the mounting bracket is the same...

Anyone know if the mounting bracket is the same spec as the rider pegs? If so, these (http://www.d2moto.com/p-6738-suzuki-dr-250-350-650-foot-pegs.aspx) pegs from D2Moto may just drop right in -...
Forum: Ride reports 09-01-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,663
Posted By RunLongVT
Hi Markbvt! That's great that these grounps...

Hi Markbvt!

That's great that these grounps ran into eachother! Spontaneous ADV gathering in northermost Canada tonight! I'd love to see all 8 fully loaded bikes parked in a line... or perhaps...
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