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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,318
Posted By rivercreep
I wont argue with you as (like I said) you guys...

I wont argue with you as (like I said) you guys are the ones making the choices for your own kids and if you don't think my including motorcycling as an unecessary risk to a toddler (thinking about...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By rivercreep
Any Hurricane Sandy riding stories?

Highest wind Gusts we had in S.E. Pa. were recorded at 60mph (during the time of my normal commute) and I'm happy to say my little TU250X and I rode through them with no stability issues at all.
I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,318
Posted By rivercreep
Hey! You guys are the ones making the...

Hey! You guys are the ones making the choices.(pot calling the kettle black)

Guys who want to put their own kids at risk = fine by me.
Stupidity is hereditary to a point so....YES! to the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-31-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,318
Posted By rivercreep
:DThe line between paranoia and delusional is...

:DThe line between paranoia and delusional is pretty thin on both sides.

If you can live with the "what if"...go for it....
Just don't expect any sympathy from us if you kill your child or turn...
Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2012, 05:05 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,396
Posted By rivercreep
Very thankful to see most here weathered the...

Very thankful to see most here weathered the storm ok.

Once again, the TU amazed me with its stability during my commute in 50mph winds and POURING rain.
...and the 100 watt amber bulb was a real...
Forum: Thumpers 10-31-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,518
Posted By rivercreep
I'm sure it will be Triumph priced, and with no...

I'm sure it will be Triumph priced, and with no dic brake at all...why not just go with a TU250X and get the made in Japan quality?
F.W.I.W. I did get a kick out of some of the comments on that...
Forum: Thumpers 10-29-2012, 04:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,233
Posted By rivercreep
Is the M.P.G. that inconsistant with the DRZ? (a...

Is the M.P.G. that inconsistant with the DRZ? (a model I'm considering in the future)
I've always had DR650's and they were consistant enough to within 10-15 miles on the trip-meter that I almost...
Forum: Thumpers 10-28-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,396
Posted By rivercreep
Can't remember whose brand it is but, left over...

Can't remember whose brand it is but, left over from my DR650 days was a N.I.B. 80/100 watt Amber H4 Bulb that I always used in them with great success, so....
She's now been in my TU's headlight...
Forum: Battle scooters 10-28-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By rivercreep
Wow! Over 1/2 the accidents looked like those...

Wow! Over 1/2 the accidents looked like those I've seen involving road bicyclists...completely their fault by acting like they own the whole damn road and never yielding or following applicable...
Forum: Thumpers 10-27-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,396
Posted By rivercreep
I'll bite...what's STP re-zeroed? I searched...

I'll bite...what's STP re-zeroed?
I searched STP's site for their products and couldn't find it.:ear
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-26-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,657
Posted By rivercreep
...makes no difference to anyone but the...

...makes no difference to anyone but the wannabes.:D
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,272
Posted By rivercreep
Me thinkith I missed that part.:rofl

Me thinkith I missed that part.:rofl
Forum: Face plant 10-24-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,527
Posted By rivercreep
The point is that with todays bikes producing the...

The point is that with todays bikes producing the power they do, many are lucky to survive learning on them.
Few, respect the power. You were one of the lucky ones.:ear
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,276
Posted By rivercreep
You're wrong here...it has Yamahas version of...

You're wrong here...it has Yamahas version of NikaSil. (they just call it something different)
I can vouch for this engine being bullet proof and also note, it's used in the Raptor and...
Forum: Face plant 10-24-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,527
Posted By rivercreep
Hence = he can end the entire bloodline when he...

Hence = he can end the entire bloodline when he F's up with his young Son on the back.
Forum: Thumpers 10-24-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,272
Posted By rivercreep
Me thinks you need to learn how to read between...

Me thinks you need to learn how to read between the lines.
Of course THEY wont come out and say that it's bad, for 2 good reasons.
1. They pushed for the crap.
2. They pushed for the crap because...
Forum: Face plant 10-24-2012, 03:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,527
Posted By rivercreep
You make it sound like you just started...

You make it sound like you just started riding...and you choose an 800CC bike to start on?!:eek1

A Guy I work with just started on a 1200 (I'll leave the make out of it) and already feels...
Forum: Face plant 10-24-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,915
Posted By rivercreep
It's all a matter of perspective. Looking at...

It's all a matter of perspective.
Looking at the pics, seems you managed to keep it straight up until the moment of impact and not "lay'er down"...I'd say you do have "mad skills"...
Only thing I'm...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-23-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By rivercreep
We sell a similar product but, that's not what...

We sell a similar product but, that's not what they guy wanted. He actually wanted something that you use to make it look like brand new wood, complete with visible, natural looking wood grain. (I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-20-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,205
Posted By rivercreep
So how was the challenge met, when there was a...

So how was the challenge met, when there was a challenge for video proof?
...and then you also missed where I last stated, I'm currently using a street bike with street tires on it...(I highlighted...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,205
Posted By rivercreep
You didn't read from the beginning, did you? ...

You didn't read from the beginning, did you?

We all know what will happen to a cycle that's leaned over and the rider applies its brakes too hard but, we non-abs riders aren't the ones bragging...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,333
Posted By rivercreep
You were "hit by a tree"?!:huh I think you...

You were "hit by a tree"?!:huh

I think you must have hit the Pub first.:D

...and Dakez, THANKS!:freaky
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,333
Posted By rivercreep
...and you should see the 3 yr old post I just...

...and you should see the 3 yr old post I just revived in regards to ABS:wink:
Visit that, here...
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=636147

= Part Troll, part expereienced...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,205
Posted By rivercreep
Understood! Now how about answering the...

Understood!
Now how about answering the challenge and putting your money where your faith in ABS is...make a video where we can hear it engaged, mid-turn, while you're leaned over.

I've been...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-19-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,205
Posted By rivercreep
Bump!

3 yrs and still no one has put their money where their mouth is yet, the virtues of ABS are still constantly preached around this place but, no one has been able to show me proof for how it would be...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-18-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,096
Posted By rivercreep
If only you believed in flat-footing, the first...

If only you believed in flat-footing, the first almost wouldn't have happened and you'd have had enough composure to not stall it out, leaving the lot.:D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-17-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 914
Posted By rivercreep
So, did you go back to check (like a responsible...

So, did you go back to check (like a responsible person would, that wants to maintain a good image for motorcyclists) to see if you did damage to their vehicle?

...and the first 2 highlighted...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-17-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By rivercreep
I believe it 100% I know a woman (ex...

I believe it 100%

I know a woman (ex friend) and both she and her mother think they could stop flooding on the Delaware river by dredging it to make it deeper "so it would hold more water before...
Forum: Thumpers 10-16-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,396
Posted By rivercreep
Just wanted to thank those of you who have taken...

Just wanted to thank those of you who have taken the time to help with my TU650/400 crusade on Suzukis F.B. page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/SuzukiCycles?fref=ts

We need to show them there's a...
Forum: Thumpers 10-16-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,396
Posted By rivercreep
They look great! But...did you also use saddle...

They look great!
But...did you also use saddle bag supports to keep the bags from being dragged into the rear tire in case one of the straps breaks or they shift around?
Don't ask me how I KNOW how...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-15-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,804
Posted By rivercreep
May your world be cursed with short ceilings and...

May your world be cursed with short ceilings and ceiling fans.:fyyff






:D ...meant in the same light-hearted mood, of course.:freaky
Forum: Thumpers 10-15-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 7,856
Views: 1,027,396
Posted By rivercreep
Please join my crusade for a TU650X Guys...

http://www.facebook.com/#!/SuzukiCycles?fref=ts


I'm making it my personal Crusade to bombard American Suzuki through as many channels as possible, showing them how many of us LOVE our little...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-15-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,804
Posted By rivercreep
I don't think it matters much one way or the...

I don't think it matters much one way or the other but, being a short MoFo, aside from my current street bike and a 650 Savage the Ex had, I've never had a bike I could flat foot.
I will say, the 08...
Forum: Thumpers 10-14-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,646
Posted By rivercreep
F.W.I.W. They WILL definitely need to bring back...

F.W.I.W. They WILL definitely need to bring back that cool all lime green color to get my $ first.
(and maybe NikaSil plated cylinders):wink:
Forum: Thumpers 10-14-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,646
Posted By rivercreep
I can relate to this comparable. Aside from 2...

I can relate to this comparable.
Aside from 2 Suzuki cages, everything else has always been a Dodge, Plymouth or Chrysler and I've never yet had a bad transmission. (although the thought was always...
Forum: Thumpers 10-13-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,646
Posted By rivercreep
:rofl It kills me, every time I read about...

:rofl

It kills me, every time I read about KLR's burning oil.
Even funnier is how I've owned an 08 XT250 and currently a TU250X that I ran/run at W.O.T. ALL THE TIME for sustained speeds up to 80...
Forum: Beasts 10-12-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,516
Posted By rivercreep
Why...WHY...the hell would you want that? If...

Why...WHY...the hell would you want that?
If they did change it to a twin, better the 650 burgman parallell twin so they could potentially get rid of that stupid fucking pipe that has to go under...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-12-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,952
Posted By rivercreep
...and my apologies for defending someone who is...

...and my apologies for defending someone who is clearly only here to brag and have their ego stroked.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-12-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,287
Posted By rivercreep
...and you'd be spot on if you're talking about...

...and you'd be spot on if you're talking about people with no self-discipline who react instead of performing functions cognitively/intuitively.
For the riders you described = there's ABS and...
Forum: Thumpers 10-12-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,272
Posted By rivercreep
COOL!... A KTM that wont have valve-train issues....

COOL!... A KTM that wont have valve-train issues. FINALLY!:D (I'm sorry, I couldn't resist):wink:
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