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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Yesterday, 09:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,058
Posted By scottrnelson
Whatever bikes I took for test rides before I got...

Whatever bikes I took for test rides before I got my motorcycle license at age 17 would have been illegal, but that was so long ago that it's hard to remember. My son and two of my sons-in-law know...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-17-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,568
Posted By scottrnelson
Have you ever watched a LEO running radar for a...

Have you ever watched a LEO running radar for a while?

I'll occasionally stop and talk with them when I'm on my bicycle or out walking. It's harder for them to get a speed estimate before locking...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By scottrnelson
Night? The last race is over about 3:00 in...

Night?

The last race is over about 3:00 in the afternoon.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 611
Posted By scottrnelson
This route? http://goo.gl/maps/NLF49 The...

This route? http://goo.gl/maps/NLF49

The last time I tried riding Highway 49 all the way to the north end, the only part I didn't like was the section that this goes around. I'll remember that...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 239
Posted By scottrnelson
Why don't you come visit Folsom and watch it...

Why don't you come visit Folsom and watch it live?

That's what I'll be doing. I'm still not sure who all will be going with me. I have two adult children who have expressed interest, one...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-10-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By scottrnelson
So I should get some Mefo's when I finally wear...

So I should get some Mefo's when I finally wear out my Trail Attacks and I'll be able to get my bike on the centerstand more easily?

Sounds good to me.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-10-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,568
Posted By scottrnelson
Sierra County in Callifornia has a patrol car...

Sierra County in Callifornia has a patrol car that they park in various places to get people to slow down. Here's what it looked like when I saw it:...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-10-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 556
Posted By scottrnelson
You could put it on the centerstand and measure...

You could put it on the centerstand and measure how much air is under the rear tire. My 2008 has not been lowered, but it has nearly two inches under the rear tire. No wonder it's so hard to get up...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-08-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,089
Posted By scottrnelson
Having read many books (I only mentioned the best...

Having read many books (I only mentioned the best one) and practiced it for nearly a decade after several more decades of trying it the other way.

I can see that this discussion will not make any...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-08-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,089
Posted By scottrnelson
It seems that you are going to stick to your...

It seems that you are going to stick to your opinion no matter what.

I watched a guy crash in front of me once when he entered an unknown S-turn that was tighter on the second (left) corner than...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,089
Posted By scottrnelson
And that's why I don't end wide. If you start...

And that's why I don't end wide. If you start wide and go tight at the end you're in the right position for a turn that goes the other way.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,089
Posted By scottrnelson
It took me a year of riding to completely break...

It took me a year of riding to completely break the habit of trail braking right to the corner apex. I have no problem at all braking while in a turn and do it whenever necessary.

But since I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,089
Posted By scottrnelson
I don't understand what you're saying here. ...

I don't understand what you're saying here.

The outside of the turn doesn't necessarily mean the edge of the road. On left turns, it's the edge of the road, but on right turns it's near the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,089
Posted By scottrnelson
One of the best riding tips that I picked up from...

One of the best riding tips that I picked up from reading Proficient Motorcycling By David L. Hough, is to do all braking before starting the corner, enter the corner from the outer edge of the lane,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 854
Posted By scottrnelson
One data point from the car perspective: I...

One data point from the car perspective:

I have a 2005 Mustang V-6 that has the annoying feature of leaving the throttle open a bit when I let off of the gas completely. I can shift into neutral...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6,443
Views: 1,238,982
Posted By scottrnelson
You can on the big island. Lots of good dual...

You can on the big island. Lots of good dual sport options on Maui and Kauai.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-03-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6,443
Views: 1,238,982
Posted By scottrnelson
It rains a lot there. But if you're in...

It rains a lot there.

But if you're in Hawaii you just need to repeat "No rain, no rainbows."
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-03-2013, 05:02 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 46,180
Posted By scottrnelson
I'm planning to ride from Folsom to Georgetown...

I'm planning to ride from Folsom to Georgetown and then spend a few hours on the trails up there - Saturday, May 11. Haven't yet figured out what time I'm leaving, but I'll be "dual sporting" it by...
Forum: Orange Crush 05-02-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 581
Posted By scottrnelson
If you don't have a Battery Tender, get one. Any...

If you don't have a Battery Tender, get one. Any time I have a motorcycle sitting for two weeks or longer, I hook it up and it keeps the battery in much better condition. Fortunately, I live where...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-01-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6,443
Views: 1,238,982
Posted By scottrnelson
That's quite a stretch to call that a cliff the...

That's quite a stretch to call that a cliff the Harley went into. But I guess titles like that get more hits on YouTube.
Forum: Orange Crush 05-01-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,676
Posted By scottrnelson
The aluminum cases bend if you apply too much...

The aluminum cases bend if you apply too much stress to them. But you just bend them back and all is fine.

When I was fairly new to riding with my aluminum side cases, I was lane splitting...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-30-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,676
Posted By scottrnelson
I'm glad that I bought Touratech aluminum hard...

I'm glad that I bought Touratech aluminum hard bags. They're tough and I don't see any parts breaking or falling off of those.

Yes, they're a bit "square", but they work.
...
Forum: The Garage 04-30-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 270,464
Posted By scottrnelson
Can't get the core out of your SuperTrapp muffler...

Can't get the core out of your SuperTrapp muffler to repack it? You don't have a nice straight shot to use a broom handle like in their video where they remove the core from a muffler on some big...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-26-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By scottrnelson
I've done more wrenching on my Honda than my KTM....

I've done more wrenching on my Honda than my KTM. So far, it's been less reliable than the KTM or any of the four Ducatis that I've owned.

I'm still expecting more reliability from it in the...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-26-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By scottrnelson
You just read it off of your tape measure. Each...

You just read it off of your tape measure. Each little mark on a tape measure is generally 1/32. Count five of them and you have 5/32.

My seven year old granddaughter can handle that, why is it...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-26-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 682
Posted By scottrnelson
It's easy to figure out if your current chain...

It's easy to figure out if your current chain will still work. For each tooth added to your sprockets, the chain moves forward by 1/4 of the distance of a link when adjusted to the same tension. ...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-25-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,051
Posted By scottrnelson
ANY type of helmet + Katoom windscreen = :(:

ANY type of helmet + Katoom windscreen = :(:
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-25-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,301
Posted By scottrnelson
I'm starting to see your problem. Many of us...

I'm starting to see your problem.

Many of us DON'T love lousy bikes, or cars, or other stuff. There are so many good bikes to choose from that there's no reason to waste time with a lousy one.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-24-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,927
Posted By scottrnelson
But how long will it last? The headshake was...

But how long will it last?

The headshake was gone from mine when the Trail Attacks were new, but now that they're worn a bit, it's back.

I hope it's a permanent fix for yours.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-20-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,665
Posted By scottrnelson
What sort of motorcycles have water glasses for...

What sort of motorcycles have water glasses for fuel tanks? :huh

A bike like the XR650L and most other dirt-oriented motorcycles have the fuel filler at the top of a tank that is not flat on top. ...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-18-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,665
Posted By scottrnelson
They brought one out when I tipped my XR650L...

They brought one out when I tipped my XR650L over, as I explained earlier in this thread. I was surprised at how quick they came out with it, too.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-16-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,301
Posted By scottrnelson
I find it interesting that there is a discussion...

I find it interesting that there is a discussion going on right now in the Motorcycle Safety Forum regarding the Blast and beginners. There were several injuries with that bike when new riders...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-16-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,665
Posted By scottrnelson
That must be an east coast thing. In California...

That must be an east coast thing. In California you're pretty safe from getting run over at a gas station. :wink:
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-16-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,665
Posted By scottrnelson
Could you explain the meaning of this statement...

Could you explain the meaning of this statement for the benefit of those of us who have never landed a Spitfire?

Seriously, I have no idea what it means.
Forum: Orange Crush 04-15-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 370
Posted By scottrnelson
Whenever I get a new chain I never bother to...

Whenever I get a new chain I never bother to count the links. I get one that's longer than I'll need - like 120 links - then put it in place and cut it to the length that I need. I set the rear...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-12-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 984
Posted By scottrnelson
When going down long steep trails that keep going...

When going down long steep trails that keep going down for a long time, I use a combination of engine braking and using both brakes, but I'll brake for a bit, then let them off to cool down a bit...
Forum: Orange Crush 04-11-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,855
Posted By scottrnelson
I realize this is a thread intended to slam the...

I realize this is a thread intended to slam the CA DMV, but in the 25 years I've lived in California I haven't had a single bad experience at the DMV. In fact, the first time I went to the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-10-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,287
Posted By scottrnelson
The XR650L is going to be around forever. :D

The XR650L is going to be around forever. :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-09-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,665
Posted By scottrnelson
I don't want to get into the on-the-bike vs...

I don't want to get into the on-the-bike vs off-the-bike argument, but I not only always get off of the bike, but I always take my helmet and gloves off as well when refueling.

One other thing to...
Forum: The Garage 04-08-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 270,464
Posted By scottrnelson
:clap We have a winner for biggest...

:clap

We have a winner for biggest cheapskate of this entire thread. :lol3



Sorry, couldn't resist.
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