Forum: Equipment
05-16-2013, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 337
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Forum: The Garage
05-15-2013, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 605
Yeah, I had thought it could have been me. But...
Yeah, I had thought it could have been me. But the place it is at is farther up than my knee can reach, and the only thing that could scratch it would be the zippers on my pants. Only problem with...
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Forum: The Garage
05-13-2013, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 605
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Forum: The Garage
05-11-2013, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 605
No real body shops here.
It's deep enough to...
No real body shops here.
It's deep enough to be seen at any angle but It's not deep enough to feel the transition. It's also not a straight line so that might be a factor as well. It looks as if...
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Forum: The Garage
05-10-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 605
Buff out scratches?
SO at the end of last month I realized that someone had keyed my bike on the gas tank. I didn't notice it earlier because of the shape of the gas tank. Anyways, I was wondering how I might could go...
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Forum: Equipment
04-05-2013, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 337
helmet cheekpads
Alright,
So I have an HJC RPHA-10 helmet which fit great when I bought it. I'm in between sizes so I have to go with a medium, as the shell of a small would be to small, and a large would be too...
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Forum: The Garage
03-05-2013, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 748
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Forum: The Garage
03-05-2013, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,894
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Forum: The Garage
03-04-2013, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 748
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Forum: The Garage
03-03-2013, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 748
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Forum: The Garage
03-02-2013, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 748
Aftermarket Bulbs
So I've been pondering getting some different bulbs for my bike. I live right off a rural highway and I feel that my light is not sufficient enough for the road speed.
In my searches, I've found...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-14-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,589
The issue for me isn't ever going down the hill...
The issue for me isn't ever going down the hill as it's literally maybe 15 feet to where it gets level. My driveway is little more than dirt with a truckfull of rocks thrown loosely around. Anytime I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-13-2013, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,589
How not to slide the rear tire in gravel?
Alright,
So any time I've ever dropped my bike is due to gravel. First time was because I didn't pick out a good spot in the road to stop, and the other 2 were because no one ever mentioned that...
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Forum: The Garage
02-13-2013, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 477
I used a 5 minute epoxy in the end and it held...
I used a 5 minute epoxy in the end and it held pretty well. The signal stays in by itself, it's just I don't want to rely on the rubber insert to keep it connected to the headlight.
Anyways, the...
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Forum: The Garage
02-07-2013, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 477
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Forum: The Garage
02-07-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 477
adhesive for turn signals?
Alright,
So when I had first dropped my bike it broke off a turn signal. The problem is that the turn signal is fine, but it broke where it bolts into the headlight housing. To better explain:...
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Forum: Equipment
02-04-2013, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
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Forum: Equipment
02-03-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Found the perfect one :) I really like the HJC...
Found the perfect one :) I really like the HJC RPHA series so I think I'm going to go with them. The only other one would be a Shoei Qwest but the HJC's foam is much nicer than the Shoei.
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Forum: Equipment
02-02-2013, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Oh, No. They just made me try on everything and...
Oh, No. They just made me try on everything and checked for gaps and movement. I'm going out of town tomorrow for my MSF course so I'll head to a dealership on the lunch break to see if HJC or Shoei...
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Forum: Equipment
02-01-2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Well,
When I was at the dealership to get...
Well,
When I was at the dealership to get my bike I tried on a Shoei Qwest and they said that Medium was the size that fit me correctly.
Tomorrow after my safety course I'm going to a...
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Forum: Equipment
02-01-2013, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
Well,
It really isn't the cheeks that...
Well,
It really isn't the cheeks that bother me. They're just tight enough for me to chew on my cheeks. There is a pressure point on the right side of my helmet, when I flex my jaw muscle....
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Forum: Equipment
01-31-2013, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,005
proper helmet fit
Alright,
So in my searches and what I've been told at the dealers, is that you want your helmet as tight as you can get it, if any, it can only move very slightly. It shouldn't obstruct your...
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Forum: Beasts
01-20-2013, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 520
Shiver mods
Alright,
So I learned the hard way about proper footing when you go to stop and I dropped my bike. If you must know, it was gravel and an uneven road. Nothing was really damaged so everything is...
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Forum: Beasts
01-20-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
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Forum: Beasts
01-17-2013, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
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Forum: Beasts
01-14-2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
Got the Shiver 750 :) I'll pick it up in a week...
Got the Shiver 750 :) I'll pick it up in a week or so or have it shipped here. I've gotta call the dealer tomorrow and see but..I got my bike! lol. It's the blue and silver one. I'll paint it black...
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Forum: Beasts
01-09-2013, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
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Forum: Beasts
01-07-2013, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
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Forum: Beasts
12-20-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
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Forum: Beasts
12-19-2012, 09:01 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
Well, it won't be the first bike I've EVER...
Well, it won't be the first bike I've EVER ridden. I used to ride my dirt bike quite a lot as a kid. Eventually I just got too big for it and didn't have a place to ride nor did my dad have the time...
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Forum: Beasts
12-17-2012, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
Yeah, I was planning on keeping it in the Rain...
Yeah, I was planning on keeping it in the Rain mapping for a pretty good while if I did go with the Shiver. Where I live, there's a ton of empty highway to get practice on. Same place my dad took me...
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Forum: Beasts
12-16-2012, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
I've looked at the ninja 250, actually what I...
I've looked at the ninja 250, actually what I originally had wanted. After looking around at what some people said about it's stability at highway speeds I was deterred from it. Also the fact that it...
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Forum: Beasts
12-16-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
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Forum: Beasts
12-15-2012, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
Yeah, it will be my first. I know of a place...
Yeah, it will be my first. I know of a place where I can get some experience with it before I take it out anywhere crowded and my town is small so the traffic is weak. I don't think I should go with...
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Forum: Beasts
12-15-2012, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 4,668
Bike for a short person?
I've been interested in an Aprila Shiver 750 but I'm starting to worry if it will be too tall. Now, the common suggestion would be to simply go and try it out but it's a 5 hour drive to the nearest...
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