Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-07-2013, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Thanks to all
The doctor thought it was odd also. The symptoms came on suddenly with no warning. I do put a lot of weight on my feet while riding--even on a street bike. I used to anyway... I was wearing...
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Forum: Ride reports
01-06-2013, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Stuff to do in a Yurt
Hi John:
If there is one thing I have learned from your trip reports it is that a huge pocketbook and a fancy bike are not necessary to have fun. The one thing that does seem necessary is an...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-06-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
The agony of the feet
My feet still hurt this morning as a result of a mistake I made while riding back in mid-June. I did not even crash. The day was hot and I knew that when I left the Colorado rockies behind and...
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Forum: Old's Cool
01-04-2013, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 7,108
1993 Honda Nighthawk
I'm not sure if it counts since it is a fairly modern engine with hydraulic valves, but my CB750 has about 136,000 miles so far. Still going strong with only routine maintenance. Somewhere I read a...
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Forum: 2 smokers
01-03-2013, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
responses
I may try the coppercoat on a custom copper gasket. Or I may try some other material.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-01-2013, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,691
Trees and carbon
Thanks for the clarification. I read the idea about trees in an old Nat. Geo article about the carbon cycle. The author may have been mistaken. The idea was that trees could be harvested and...
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Forum: 2 smokers
01-01-2013, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
Paper vs. copper vs.?
I should have been clear. The original gasket is paper. I was thinking of using copper? Don't know what other options might be. When I consider the cost of fresh nicasil, new piston and rings,...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-31-2012, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,691
Carbon?
If we want to sequester carbon one of the best things we could do would be to clear cut all the old growth forest and use the wood in some type of permanent structures. Replace the old trees with...
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Forum: 2 smokers
12-31-2012, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
2-stroke copper base gaskets--ke100?
A copper base gasket is probably a terrible idea for a 2 stroke. It would transfer more heat to the crankcase costing power, and it may not seal very well.
Even so I am considering having a...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-30-2012, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,691
Feelin' good.
There are a lot of variables here. Motorcycles certainly use less fuel than SUVs and pickups, yet they will always be seen as destructive. Erosion into streams, and leavings ruts behind gives...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-30-2012, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 929
Suzuki EN-125
Mexico has several Chinese made bikes that fit the bill. I think you could still buy TS185 two strokes in Mexico until 2005 or so...
Here is the EN-125 four stroke....
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Forum: 2 smokers
12-06-2012, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,029
Looks good to me
It looks like all the parts are there. I'd restore it to as close to original as possible. If your were missing a bunch of pieces the hours of ebay searching for parts would make think otherwise,...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-28-2012, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Mexican Plumbing?
Hi John and fellow lurkers:
I am wondering how the showers work at Alain's and the other hotels where you have been staying? I woke up this morning and tried to take a shower at the US chain...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-25-2012, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Tires and pumps?
Hey John, I thought you had a 12V mini-pump? Why the hand pump? I must say you are a brave man to tackle the mud pits with a nearly bald back tire. Or did you change it? I guess there are places...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-12-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Knee draggin?
According to MikeMike you had a bit of fun!
Originally Posted by MikeMike
Hey Jimmy, John D did the "Jimmy Ride...slight return" today. Slight variation of the original because he rides the...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-11-2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Two questions?
1. Why not write for the magazine? You seem to be a natural.
2. Do you think the long marble tunnels on the road before the canyon might have been old railroad tunnels? Perhaps they went to...
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Forum: Ride reports
11-07-2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Living on the bike
This ride report just gets better every day. I have thought about living on a motorcycle for over twenty years, so it is very interesting to read about your solution. My wife also had the idea to...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-26-2012, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Stuff to do in a tent.
I have never spent days at a time as a motorcycle vagabond, but I have spent a lot of nights on the road. Old radio shows, e-books, and audio books are a great companion.
Here is a radio show...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-23-2012, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 2,557
Views: 455,581
Finances
I am now officially along for the ride in spirit according to paypal. I agree that the financial information can be interesting and useful. The info about the affordable hotels and dentist in your...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-28-2012, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 2,696
Views: 444,577
Ooops--no drills
Hi Ken:
Please disregard my earlier advice to drill the slide lift hole. Do not drill. I did not realize that you were the guy in the middle of the big trip and this is not a mod that is easily...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-27-2012, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 2,696
Views: 444,577
Holes?
I wonder about the hole in the vacuum piston. Some jet kits come with instructions to enlarge the hole. Ideally this causes the vacuum piston to respond more quickly when you move the butterfly...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-26-2012, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 3,396
Stupid rural people tricks
Stopping in the middle of the road to get the mail, talk to the neighbor, drink a beer, have sex for 5 minutes, etc seems to be one of those stupid things that some people do. Even if someone parks...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-26-2012, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 13,233
Victor and vicinity
Best of luck to you on your journey. My wife and I have a new Sherpa and are planning a similar trip. Was the first part of your trip over the old railroad grade from Colorado Springs to Victor? ...
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Forum: Thumpers
08-25-2012, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,546
KE 100 Touring challenges
Hell Yes! I think you should do it and post a ride report.
People all over the so called third world travel on bikes similar to the KE100. You can do the same, but you face severe limitations....
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States
04-17-2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,587
The other link
Here's the link to the thread with more information about this ride plan.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18480678#post18480678
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
04-17-2012, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,953
It is a go
The four corners (really two and a hlf corners at most) ride is going to happen this coming weekend April 19th to 21st.
The ride shall begin in Cape Girardeau on Friday morning and head north. ...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States
04-17-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,587
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States
04-17-2012, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,587
Missouri Four Corners Ride GPX files
The Missouri four corners ride starts Friday morning April 20th in Cape Girardeau, MO. Most people will wish to arrive Thursday night and camp at lfs225's place. Send him a private message if you...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-03-2012, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,681
Tall guys vs. short guys
Aha. Has this thread turned into a tall guys vs. short guys debate? My guess is that the average rider will notice no difference in braking perrformance due to body position, but for someone who is...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-03-2012, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,681
Nope
Not according to me since I'm saying that rear wheel traction does not matter. The rear wheel is on the verge of lifting off the ground. The cameras capture the rear wheel hopping and skimming the...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-02-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,681
Doctor's Dangle?
Actually they do move their weight. Ever watch a guy named Rossi? He was sort of famous for a while before he made that fateful decision to join Ducati... Watch him sit up, push as far back as...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
04-01-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 3,681
The perfect tire and other braking myths
I agree with Capt. A. The top box is not a big issue imo, but it could be a factor in stopping distance.
Imagine a bike equipped with only a front brake--no rear brake. This mythical...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
03-23-2012, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 657
Views: 39,268
Old, Cheap, and used GPS
If this is your first GPS unit I'd buy old and cheap off of ebay or Craigslist. It depends what you want to do... Garmin's Zumo 665 has bluetooth audio, cellphone interface, weather maps, and...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
03-23-2012, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 770
Magellan Mapsend Lite? Gone for good?
Uh oh. I think this free product is gone. My laptop computer died and I am trying to locate mapsend lite and download it for the new laptop. This used to be a free download from Magellan, but I...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
03-17-2012, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,953
I'm in
You better still be in Mag since you came up with this crazy, brilliant idea. Are we still planning to start the ride Friday morning at lfs225's place? I'm going to request Friday April 19 as a...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
03-11-2012, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,953
Roll Call
April 19th is approaching fast. Who is in? Paging lfs 225. Are we still invited to camp in your yard? I'm thinking that this little get together may have a small turnout, but it is still worth a...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - Central, Texas & Gulf States
01-22-2012, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,814
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
01-22-2012, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,953
All four corners covered
We also had the Athens battleground in the NE corner. We have no shortage of stuff to see, but we have a severe shortage of time to see it. I'm planning on doing at least part of this ride. I'll...
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
01-09-2012, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,953
ugh nevermind
Let's leave whatever remains of Camp Crowder off of the list of sites to explore. I like a great range as much as the next guy, but not when I'm the target.
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
01-08-2012, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 5,953
Camp Crowder?
Here is another old map link
http://historicroadmaps.com/MapList.html
I like to find roads that used to be highways and are now little gravel roads. You never know what you'll find.
Is...
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