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Forum: Equipment 05-21-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 448
Posted By Mobiker
I don't own one so your on your own, but...

I don't own one so your on your own, but motorcyclegear.com has Shoei Qwest's for $250.
Forum: Equipment 05-21-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 451
Posted By Mobiker
What he said. What you want is what almost...

What he said.

What you want is what almost all of us want. You're going to have compromise. I've always wore good, thick, comfortable, lace up work boots. Compared to a lot, but not all, ...
Forum: Equipment 05-21-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,643
Posted By Mobiker
Well....after ruling the GT Air out and focusing...

Well....after ruling the GT Air out and focusing on Arai's instead I went and bought a large GT Air today. I drove out to Motorcycle Closeouts in Smithville, Mo and spent almost 3 hours trying on...
Forum: Equipment 05-21-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 253
Posted By Mobiker
My head measures right at 58.5 cm. In most brands...

My head measures right at 58.5 cm. In most brands this is halfway between a medium and a large. I've always gone for mediums figuring that they will loosen slightly in time. If a helmet is loose, it...
Forum: Vendors 05-21-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,020
Posted By Mobiker
I've got an A3 on the back and a Pirelli Scorpion...

I've got an A3 on the back and a Pirelli Scorpion Trail on the front. After about 700 miles it seems to ride ok to me.Can't speak to the Tourance.
Forum: Road warriors 05-21-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 292,933
Posted By Mobiker
Hair dryer and then gently peel off. Use WD-40...

Hair dryer and then gently peel off. Use WD-40 sparingly to get the glue off. Worked fine on the last new bike I bought
('02 FZ1).
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2,805
Views: 407,001
Posted By Mobiker
mag wheels

The reason some folks, including me, think mag wheels are safer isn't that they are mags, its that they are tubeless. Tubeless are less prone to catastophic failure. It can happen, but its more...
Forum: Thumpers 05-19-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,805
Views: 407,001
Posted By Mobiker
I once put my R100GS in a Dodge Grand Caravan and...

I once put my R100GS in a Dodge Grand Caravan and got all the doors closed. The much maligned mini van is a truly versatile vehicle.

Edit: we didn't even take the front wheel off!
Forum: Equipment 05-15-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,643
Posted By Mobiker
My experience also. OTOH the neotec and the Qwest...

My experience also. OTOH the neotec and the Qwest both fit and went on ok.
Forum: Road warriors 05-13-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,147
Posted By Mobiker
This is the best shot at a resurrection that...

This is the best shot at a resurrection that Indian's ever had. I'm in the local Victory dealer on and off (they sell other brands too) and Polaris knows how to build some nice motorcycles. If they...
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 34,392
Posted By Mobiker
Thinning the herd I understand completely. Can't...

Thinning the herd I understand completely. Can't keep everything.
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 34,392
Posted By Mobiker
Yes I know. The Stone with the tubeless tires and...

Yes I know. The Stone with the tubeless tires and big tank, not to mention classic looks, is very appealing.
How come you didn't keep your V7 for very long?
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,018
Posted By Mobiker
As an ex-bicyclist, all I can say is ouch. 35 is...

As an ex-bicyclist, all I can say is ouch. 35 is bookin' on a bicycle.

As a motorcyclists, I've though about my days on a bike wearing thin lycra and lots of bare skin. Hit 50 mph downhill a few...
Forum: Road warriors 05-12-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 34,392
Posted By Mobiker
I don't share your "fixation" with single disc...

I don't share your "fixation" with single disc brakes, since I think they are fine if well executed. I do, however, share your "fixation" with tubed wheels. Of course everybody has a different...
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,633
Posted By Mobiker
No it won't fit. I have the Emgo and E36's. ...

No it won't fit. I have the Emgo and E36's.

I only used the Emgo for a couple of years. Its a fine box for the price. The plastic for the mounting plate does not look to be as good as the plastic...
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,018
Posted By Mobiker
Good responses. Kind of what I figured. I'm...

Good responses. Kind of what I figured. I'm primarily concerned with performance on the road. I asked the question because I just bought a pair of Firstgear mesh tex pants on closeout. I really like...
Forum: Equipment 05-12-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 538
Posted By Mobiker
I saw that Motorcycle closeouts is having a sale...

I saw that Motorcycle closeouts is having a sale on Teknic. They have a disclaimer that all warranty claims will be between the manufacturer and customer and if the manufacturer goes out of business...
Forum: Equipment 05-11-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,018
Posted By Mobiker
Effectivness of knee armor in textile pants?

So when knee armor is positioned correctly when sitting on the bike, it tends to hang low when off the bike. Given this much movement, I'm just wondering how effective it will be if you go down....
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 89,232
Posted By Mobiker
The red ones are really sharp looking in the...

The red ones are really sharp looking in the pics. As far as buffeting. I'd try taking the screen off since its free. If it works for you, it will save you from a frustrating game of windscreen...
Forum: Beasts 05-11-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,150
Posted By Mobiker
That's just weird. I've never had a bike with a...

That's just weird. I've never had a bike with a vertical wobble or oscillation. Even dirt bikes I beat the crap out of.
Forum: Beasts 05-08-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,487
Posted By Mobiker
With me gardening is a death sport - at least for...

With me gardening is a death sport - at least for the plants :lol3
Forum: Beasts 05-07-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 71,487
Posted By Mobiker
"Auto racing, bull fighting and mountain climbing...

"Auto racing, bull fighting and mountain climbing are the only real sports.....all others are games."
Ernest Hemingway
Forum: Road warriors 04-30-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 292,933
Posted By Mobiker
That's more or less what I was trying to say a...

That's more or less what I was trying to say a few posts back. You said it much better.
Forum: Road warriors 04-28-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 292,933
Posted By Mobiker
character vs bland

OK, granted some vehicles tend to "stir the soul" more than others and its different for everybody. There are people out there that would find a 427 Cobra in full song just loud and annoying (they...
Forum: Road warriors 04-25-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 292,933
Posted By Mobiker
A very British way of putting it :D

A very British way of putting it :D
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 292,933
Posted By Mobiker
We're getting a little far afield, but one could...

We're getting a little far afield, but one could argue that the Miata is a retro in the spirit of the Triumph Spitfire and MGB and its been a huge success.

One thing about retro cars, the ones...
Forum: Road warriors 04-24-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3,292
Views: 292,933
Posted By Mobiker
I have to disagree with you Jerry. Have you seen...

I have to disagree with you Jerry. Have you seen the 1100 in person? Honda really did a good job. Even on the details. It just looks like a quality piece. I like the early '70's Hondas well enough,...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-24-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 10,918
Posted By Mobiker
Here you go: http://maps.modot.mo.gov/timi/

Here you go:

http://maps.modot.mo.gov/timi/
Forum: Airheads 04-22-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 351
Posted By Mobiker
+1 on the Wilburs. Put a 640 on a couple of...

+1 on the Wilburs. Put a 640 on a couple of years ago and have no complaints. I got mine from Ted Porter at the Beemer Shop.
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By Mobiker
I actually bought this on spec since I don't need...

I actually bought this on spec since I don't need it for my GS (Russell seat). Probably silly on my part, but I've been new bike shopping and figure this might be a good stopgap before ordering a...
Forum: Airheads 04-22-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By Mobiker
I replaced the "crackamatic" coil 8 or 9 years...

I replaced the "crackamatic" coil 8 or 9 years ago with the updated OEM piece. It was pricey, something like $168.00, but I was in a hurry and didn't do any research, just called up the closest BMW...
Forum: Equipment 04-22-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 323
Posted By Mobiker
thanks for posting that. This is a good deal. I...

thanks for posting that. This is a good deal. I ordered an "R".
Forum: Thumpers 04-22-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2,805
Views: 407,001
Posted By Mobiker
I did say buy one if you want one. If the one...

I did say buy one if you want one. If the one husky dealer I've been too since the buyout was selling the Strada for $1500 off like some have posted here, I might have bought one. I had my checkbook...
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 89,472
Posted By Mobiker
Wow. I've heard some uninformed things from bike...

Wow. I've heard some uninformed things from bike salesmen, but that takes the cake. What a poser.
Forum: Thumpers 04-21-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,805
Views: 407,001
Posted By Mobiker
What makes you say this? Look, everything...

What makes you say this?

Look, everything I've read about the Terra and Strada has been very positive, and I think you should buy one if you want one, but assuming parts will be available, "...for...
Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 89,472
Posted By Mobiker
The local dealer has a cbr500r that I sat on in...

The local dealer has a cbr500r that I sat on in the showroom. Nice compact motorcycle. Sit position reminded me of my old Hawk GT, although I haven't had that bike for several years so my memory of...
Forum: Thumpers 04-18-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 15,437
Posted By Mobiker
I was at Gateway BMW/Husky in St.Louis on...

I was at Gateway BMW/Husky in St.Louis on Tuesday. I asked the salesman if they were going to keep selling Huskies and he said the word he got was yes they were. I asked if there were any rebates or...
Forum: Airheads 04-17-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By Mobiker
Yeah. Who wants to mess around with tubs? :1drink

Yeah. Who wants to mess around with tubs? :1drink
Forum: Vendors 04-17-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 34,020
Posted By Mobiker
I just put a 130/80-17 on the back of my '88 GS...

I just put a 130/80-17 on the back of my '88 GS to replace a Scorpion Trail that was wore out. Have a 90/90-21 Pirelli scorpion on the front. I've only ridden about 50 miles so far, but seem to...
Forum: Equipment 04-17-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,824
Posted By Mobiker
No affiliation with this company. Good deal on...

No affiliation with this company. Good deal on the Astars Web Goretex. I bought a pair. Only wore them a couple of times, but so far I like 'em. Especially for the price.

They also have a good...
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