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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-27-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,687
Posted By Josephvman
It didn't look to me like he was pushing all that...

It didn't look to me like he was pushing all that hard, but cameras make things look much slower than they really are. As far as smoothness goes, you need to spend some time on an old Ducati before...
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,956
Posted By Josephvman
There's really nothing retro about the Griso.

There's really nothing retro about the Griso.
Forum: Beasts 05-24-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
You can't look at a driveshaft and determine what...

You can't look at a driveshaft and determine what kind of condition it's in, and whether or not it's likely to leave you on the side of the road, but you can get a pretty good idea of condition by...
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,956
Posted By Josephvman
Is there anyone else out there like me who would...

Is there anyone else out there like me who would love the V7's style, but would like to see a little bigger overall bike with at least a litre and 90+ bhp?

Sort of a Guzzi version of a Ducati...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-17-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,430
Posted By Josephvman
I paid a few hundred more for one of my Ducati...

I paid a few hundred more for one of my Ducati 900SS's than we negotiated, once I saw the bike. Seller had at least $500 in extras so I still feel like I got a great deal, and he was looking for...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By Josephvman
Any experience with Aprilia RS250 GP bike?

Watching those cool KTM 250GP bikes at MotoGP in Austin last week got me going for a lightweight street/track bike. There were quite a few of the late 90's Aprilia RS250's that were plated for the...
Forum: Racing 04-22-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 14,905
Posted By Josephvman
It's a shame, he was so fantastic in WSB that I...

It's a shame, he was so fantastic in WSB that I was really looking forward to seeing him succeed in MotoGP.


Great weekend at COTA, but I have to admit the big race was probably the most boring...
Forum: Racing 03-29-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,139
Views: 50,131
Posted By Josephvman
+1 I was wondering when Vettel would finally...

+1

I was wondering when Vettel would finally erase all doubt that's he a complete dick, and he did so in grand fashion in Maylasia.

I think Webber has done a pretty good job of controlling...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,391
Posted By Josephvman
Especially a cop! 100% cops fault, period. I...

Especially a cop! 100% cops fault, period. I thought the rider did a good job of controlling himself given the circumstance and the fact that the cop flat-out threatened him to cover his own ass. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,333
Posted By Josephvman
Being able to defend yourself against someone...

Being able to defend yourself against someone trying to kill you, regardless of method, seems like the best argument for carrying.

I had a guy make numerous efforts to run me into a guardrail, and...
Forum: Road warriors 03-08-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,397
Posted By Josephvman
Tell the dealer to sell you the bike in a crate,...

Tell the dealer to sell you the bike in a crate, and you'll put it together yourself!
Forum: Beasts 03-06-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
I called WPS a few weeks ago, and they gave me...

I called WPS a few weeks ago, and they gave me three dealers in my area who were supposed to be selling them, but no longer do. All three dealers were clueless about what they did offer, and were...
Forum: Beasts 03-06-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
I took delivery with it so I can't say, but I did...

I took delivery with it so I can't say, but I did ride an early '10 demo with the stock exhaust and the surging was pretty annoying once you noticed and started looking for it. No issues with mine...
Forum: Beasts 03-05-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
Please share with us what you find in terms of...

Please share with us what you find in terms of aftermarket warranties. My '11 just went out in January and seeing as there's nothing else out there with the combination of qualities this bike has I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-01-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21,770
Views: 4,704,325
Posted By Josephvman
No, but I have discussed it with an actual tire...

No, but I have discussed it with an actual tire engineer from Michelin, who called it "foolish" and said he didn't know where to start when I asked him what the downsides were. I don't have any...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-27-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21,770
Views: 4,704,325
Posted By Josephvman
The only upside to a car tire is cost, pure and...

The only upside to a car tire is cost, pure and simple. Everything else is a compromise.

"Hasn't crashed yet" doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement from what is truly an idiotic practice by...
Forum: Beasts 02-20-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
Anyone here have the dreaded shift lever return...

Anyone here have the dreaded shift lever return spring failure? Any symptoms before it crapped out?
Forum: Beasts 02-19-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
Popemobile!

Popemobile!
Forum: Beasts 02-18-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
Tires

I got out on my Multi yesterday for a couple hundred miles, for the first time since last March! My last ride was coming back from west Texas, with a broken foot, tires showing the belts, and a nail...
Forum: Equipment 02-18-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Josephvman
What's the difference between the regular C3 and...

What's the difference between the regular C3 and the "Pro"?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-18-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,716
Posted By Josephvman
I would go back to dealer #1. You'll probably...

I would go back to dealer #1. You'll probably get above-and-beyond service from them going forward, and at least they didn't make excuses for themselves.

The bigger question is the brake rotor...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-18-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,689
Posted By Josephvman
I'd rather be slow and get to sit at the grown-up...

I'd rather be slow and get to sit at the grown-up table...
Forum: Face plant 02-18-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,062
Posted By Josephvman
Wow, glad you're okay! My '05 R1200GS was...

Wow, glad you're okay!

My '05 R1200GS was terrible in the wind, and central Texas has a lot of wind. I was never able to sort it out and ended up getting rid of the bike because of it.
...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-13-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,617
Posted By Josephvman
It has always puzzled me why a lot of GS riders...

It has always puzzled me why a lot of GS riders think the Adventure model, carrying another 50-75lbs more weight, mostly up high, is somehow better suited for dirt and off-road stuff.
Forum: Airheads 01-26-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,915
Posted By Josephvman
Nothing to add other than these are my favorite...

Nothing to add other than these are my favorite threads, and good luck Leo!
Forum: Airheads 01-25-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 854
Posted By Josephvman
You can find perfectly decent R100/7's for less...

You can find perfectly decent R100/7's for less than $3k, that really don't need much of anything and don't have a salvage title. Even without a salvage title this bike would cost far too return to...
Forum: Airheads 01-24-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,518
Posted By Josephvman
I don't see Max taking less than $8.5-9k for that...

I don't see Max taking less than $8.5-9k for that bike, which it won't bid up to on Ebay. Most of the Craigslist bikes are in pretty rough shape and/or missing major pieces and would cost a fortune...
Forum: Road warriors 01-24-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,669
Posted By Josephvman
Nice outcome! It's good to know that there are...

Nice outcome! It's good to know that there are still people out there with a sense of responsiblity.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-24-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 11,382
Posted By Josephvman
It's definitely motivation to only date skinny...

It's definitely motivation to only date skinny chicks...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-24-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By Josephvman
Shit, that's terrible news. I think he was...

Shit, that's terrible news. I think he was probably the best all-around moto journalist there was, and I checked in on his blog every few days to see what was new. I've exchanged emails with him as...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-21-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 890
Views: 152,688
Posted By Josephvman
There a road Northwest of Houston (near Carlos)...

There a road Northwest of Houston (near Carlos) that I ride a few times a year that has a corner marked at 15mph. In most cases you can safely ride a lot of those corners at double what the signs...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-18-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
Yes, but you'll get all the body and blood of...

Yes, but you'll get all the body and blood of Christ you can eat, and how do you put a number on that? :rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-18-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
I understand that. NOW GET OFF MY LAWN!

I understand that. NOW GET OFF MY LAWN!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-17-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
They stopped making them because nobody bought...

They stopped making them because nobody bought them. I'm not being facetious, that's just a fact. I can't stand the whole "transformer" look of most of today's bikes, but apparently somebody thinks...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-17-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
Getting back to the "doomed" industry, I don't...

Getting back to the "doomed" industry, I don't think it's doomed, but it's definitely changing. It seems like motorcycles originally gained popularity as a low-cost alternative to cars, and as cars...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-17-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
I was only flaming if I got hit by one, and then...

I was only flaming if I got hit by one, and then I would do my best to extinguish the flaming! I really wish it was an Olympic sport. I've always wanted a gold medal.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-16-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
We used to build massive ramps to see how high...

We used to build massive ramps to see how high and far we could jump our bikes, and we never had helmets. Played tackle football without any gear, shot each other with BB guns. Spent a little time...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-10-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,518
Posted By Josephvman
I don't consider young people in the military to...

I don't consider young people in the military to be representative of the general youth culture today. Military culture is it's own culture, and those who served are much more likely to be able to...
Forum: Face plant 01-10-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,414
Posted By Josephvman
Well, let me go out on a limb here and assume...

Well, let me go out on a limb here and assume that their "training" would be able to help them identify a broken bone without the bone actually sticking out of the limb! One of my dogs broke a bone...
Forum: Beasts 01-10-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 5,083
Views: 925,226
Posted By Josephvman
I bought a new R1100GS in '96, after busting my...

I bought a new R1100GS in '96, after busting my cherry on a run of airheads and a K75S (which I loved). I was kind of a newbie to wheelies, and the new GS was like a Ferrari compared to my previous...
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