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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-16-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 26,077
Posted By hippiebrian
I really wish this whole obsession with...

I really wish this whole obsession with countersteering would just go away. If you go around a curve or change direction on any two wheeled vehicle at more than about 4 mph you are countersteering,...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-08-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,715
Posted By hippiebrian
Thanks everyone. Lot's to think about. How...

Thanks everyone. Lot's to think about. How would the 400 be with a 250 lb. dude with a week's worth of stuff in the storage compartment and a top box? If 75-80 is doable with a little room left,...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-08-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,715
Posted By hippiebrian
Getting a maxi

Okay, I'm looking to get into the maxi scooter thing later this year. I've owned a lot of "standard" bikes, but lately I've picked up a Kymco People 150 and am hooked on the low center of gravity as...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-08-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,194
Posted By hippiebrian
Kymco is a better company than people give them...

Kymco is a better company than people give them credit for. Spot on reliability on my People 150, and others I've talked to that own them, including people like me that have been riding everything...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-16-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 26,077
Posted By hippiebrian
Ride more. Think less. Repeat.

Ride more. Think less. Repeat.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-16-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 507
Views: 26,077
Posted By hippiebrian
The world does not com at me at a blur. Point...

The world does not com at me at a blur. Point is, a curve shows up, I take it (and smile!). I don't think about how I countersteer, etd. I take it. I don't think "OMG< How much do I countersteer?...
Forum: Thumpers 01-16-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6,755
Views: 525,133
Posted By hippiebrian
It was a live short. Found it in the wiring...

It was a live short. Found it in the wiring harness behind the gages in the front cowling. Some idiot decided to route it right along a little metal "knife edge" and the brown wire wore through. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-14-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 26,077
Posted By hippiebrian
If you can't negotiate a curve without thinking...

If you can't negotiate a curve without thinking about how you are countersteering, you are screwed when there's no time to think...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-14-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 26,077
Posted By hippiebrian
I was 26 and had been riding on the street for 11...

I was 26 and had been riding on the street for 11 years when I took my first safety course so I could ride on the base as I was getting sick of parking outside the gate and walking in. I learned a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-14-2013, 02:51 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,047
Posted By hippiebrian
:rofl You are what you eat...dick.:deal

:rofl

You are what you eat...dick.:deal
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-14-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,320
Posted By hippiebrian
KLIM! You forgot KLIM!!!!! :rofl

KLIM! You forgot KLIM!!!!!

:rofl
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-14-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 17,047
Posted By hippiebrian
Here's the deal. We're raising a generation of...

Here's the deal. We're raising a generation of pussies, plain and simple. Kids don't climb trees anymore. They have to wear styrofoam hats to ride their bicycles (don't want to start any helmet...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 6,755
Views: 525,133
Posted By hippiebrian
Thanks...I think. I'll go through it though. ...

Thanks...I think. I'll go through it though. Guess it's time to buy tape...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6,755
Views: 525,133
Posted By hippiebrian
Don't think so. It was too sudden and the...

Don't think so. It was too sudden and the battery is only 4 mos. old. It spun fine before it did what it did. I'll definately check it though.
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6,755
Views: 525,133
Posted By hippiebrian
Kind of what I'm afraid of...

Kind of what I'm afraid of...
Forum: Thumpers 01-12-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6,755
Views: 525,133
Posted By hippiebrian
electrical issues

I w2ent to start my '09 KLR to go to work tonight. It cranked twice...then...nothing. No lights, no neutral light, no tail lights, nothing. I'm thinking I blew a fuse, but won't have time to check...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-02-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 1,078
Views: 271,885
Posted By hippiebrian
Just finished this thread and man, you all are...

Just finished this thread and man, you all are some intrepid m.f.ers! Here in Socal, winter riding is pretty much like any other riding (with some rain, sometimes). Reminded me of being a kid in...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 01-01-2013, 01:47 AM
Replies: 7,211
Views: 2,188,237
Posted By hippiebrian
Here's my klr a little dusty in Big...

Here's my klr a little dusty in Big Bear.http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg567/hippiebrian/bigbear021_zpse0d4920d.jpg
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-26-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By hippiebrian
Nope. No pics, it didn't happen...:rofl

Nope. No pics, it didn't happen...:rofl
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-26-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,217
Posted By hippiebrian
Love to man, but I won't be able to make it until...

Love to man, but I won't be able to make it until Friday (work blows!) if I make the list.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-26-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,738
Posted By hippiebrian
My work schedule is iffy for the next couple...

My work schedule is iffy for the next couple months, but can throw some $ at this at minimum! Let me know.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-26-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,217
Posted By hippiebrian
Okay, on the waiting list. If I get...

Okay, on the waiting list. If I get in...beware...fricken noob in the dirt (only a few times since the teenage motocross days) so will be looking for instruction/easy rides. The KLR should do gooe...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-26-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 11,263
Posted By hippiebrian
wow, thanks! I just looked it up, and all it...

wow, thanks! I just looked it up, and all it says is in a "safe and prudent manner". I guess I can worry a bit less when I do it at higher speeds!

Also, sorry for the bum info. :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-26-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Posted By hippiebrian
You've done 1000 and 3000 mile trips. Comfy? ...

You've done 1000 and 3000 mile trips. Comfy? Happy? You're set up! Less thinkin', more ridin'!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-26-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 11,263
Posted By hippiebrian
The official law in Ca. is no more than 5 mph...

The official law in Ca. is no more than 5 mph over traffic speed and no faster than 30 mph (not that any of that is enforced unless there's a wreck).
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 40,157
Posted By hippiebrian
My first bike, at 13, was a Rickman Zundap 125. ...

My first bike, at 13, was a Rickman Zundap 125. Rode the crap out of it, rode it on the street when I got my liscence. Gave it to my cousin when I joined the navy...I'm such a dumbass! Man, I wish...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,006
Posted By hippiebrian
Usually I like to ride alone. Go at my own pace,...

Usually I like to ride alone. Go at my own pace, fast if I'm feeling it, putting if I'm in the mood, stopping where and when I want. I also find that people are more likely to talk to you when you...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,743
Posted By hippiebrian
I was on one of the KLR forums, and got real...

I was on one of the KLR forums, and got real tired of just reading about fricken' doohickeys and not riding. I posted so in (probably not so) nice words, and someone suggested this place. I've...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-25-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 522
Views: 346,637
Posted By hippiebrian
Bump. Can't lose this thread, it rocks.

Bump. Can't lose this thread, it rocks.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 12-25-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 68,774
Posted By hippiebrian
http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg567/hippiebr...

http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg567/hippiebrian/0001cf56.jpg

Chuck's favorite place to nap.
Forum: Battle scooters 12-23-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By hippiebrian
Had a laminar lip on my old v-strom, and it...

Had a laminar lip on my old v-strom, and it worked well. On my klr, I bought the touring shield, but still had a problem with buffeting. Wennt over to laminar lip, and they designed one for me (the...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-22-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,217
Posted By hippiebrian
Cool! Not that I want to see anyone drop...

Cool! Not that I want to see anyone drop out...:evil
Forum: Day Trippin' 12-22-2012, 03:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,739
Posted By hippiebrian
Sorry, haven't been here for a bit. Computer...

Sorry, haven't been here for a bit. Computer problems, but I have a couple days to post, hopefully soon. One is the International Bike Show and last weekend I took a little trip out to Ojai. Hope...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 12-17-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,683
Posted By hippiebrian
Early mornings in places on pch may be icy, but...

Early mornings in places on pch may be icy, but later in the a.m. it melts quick. PCH between San Francisco and L.A. a bitchen' ride with lots of coastal views and some technical areas. Highly...
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-17-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,217
Posted By hippiebrian
Oh, that would be klr650 ride in and a tent for...

Oh, that would be klr650 ride in and a tent for me, if I can get on a waiting list. Thanks.
Forum: ADVrider annual rallies 12-17-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3,525
Views: 177,217
Posted By hippiebrian
Loks like I found this way too late? If I can...

Loks like I found this way too late? If I can still get on a waiting list, can someone pm me? If not, I'l get in next year (2014). Why oh why did I find this so late?????
Forum: Day Trippin' 10-07-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,739
Posted By hippiebrian
A woman showed up riding a scooter from these...

A woman showed up riding a scooter from these guys http://www.californiascooterco.com/index.html. They build them inspired by the old Mustangs and I thought it was pretty cool:
...
Forum: Day Trippin' 10-07-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,739
Posted By hippiebrian
sbsc ride 10-12

I finally had the first Saturday of the month off and got to ride with the South Bay Scooter Club: http://www.southbayscooterclub.com/. Great bunch of people! They ride the first Saturday of the...
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-30-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,739
Posted By hippiebrian
All right, laundry's in and I'm back. I...

All right, laundry's in and I'm back.

I went up to Big Bear and decided to take the long way around through Fawnskin. What a surprise! That road, back in the day, used to be little travelled as...
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-30-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,739
Posted By hippiebrian
I had to stop at Lake Gregory to pay some...

I had to stop at Lake Gregory to pay some respects. A few years ago when I was a railroad engineer, a co-worker passed away. She was a bit more than a co-worker and had become like family. I did...
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