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Forum: Ride reports 05-21-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
I like the video of weighing the bikes. I...

I like the video of weighing the bikes.

I wish I didn't know how much it was :huh I keep thinking about it.

Even with my rope and pulleys I don't think I could get it up by myself. I think I...
Forum: Ride reports 05-20-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
On the road again

I'm on the road again!!! In tellico plains tonight and riding some fun roads tomorrow. I'm going to play tourist and stop at the Biltmore and a few other places on the way north.

Pictures to...
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Last time I was in the south I was fascinated by...

Last time I was in the south I was fascinated by the old service stations. I saw these today.

http://spinalcracker.smugmug.com/Other/TET-May-2013/i-r4vRLTS/0/L/DSCN0145-L.jpg
...
Forum: Ride reports 05-17-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
A quick up date. Keith made it home to day....

A quick up date.

Keith made it home to day. He did 400 miles yesterday and 500 today on his KLR. Now that he is home I'm sure we will see some great video clips.

JIm is honkered down in his...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-17-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7,965
Views: 772,753
Posted By Spinalcracker
I thought I had the latest version. I just got...

I thought I had the latest version. I just got the Montana in February and before I left on this trip I made sure it was updated

I am using the garmin screen protectors
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-17-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 7,965
Views: 772,753
Posted By Spinalcracker
I on a 2 week trip and I am using my new Montana...

I on a 2 week trip and I am using my new Montana but seem to be having some issues.

1. Several times the map would stop scrolling and it looked like the screen froze but the speed in the lower...
Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
This was one of my favorite roads. It's not part...

This was one of my favorite roads. It's not part of the TET but we found it trying to get back to the TET after we went to find a motel. Keith described it as a billy goat path. I have video of this...
Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
The roads just go on forever. In New England you...

The roads just go on forever. In New England you may get a few miles of uninterrupted dirt and there are houses on these roads.

Here in VA and WVA we have been on roads that go for 10-15-20 miles...
Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Hi Frank. Thanks This riding is amazing...

Hi Frank.

Thanks

This riding is amazing through VA and WVA
Forum: Ride reports 05-16-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Update from the field. I'm posting from...

Update from the field.

I'm posting from Raccon Holler Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC on my iPhone typing with one finger !

I will post pictures later.

We have had amazing riding...
Forum: Ride reports 05-14-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
http://spinalcracker.smugmug.com/Other/TET-May-201...

http://spinalcracker.smugmug.com/Other/TET-May-2013/i-mmZGmXv/0/L/DSC_1494-L.jpg
Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Your almost right with the weights. You got the...

Your almost right with the weights. You got the heavy one correct.

Jim's Touratech bags are designed to hang a little low and tilted so they drain after they fill up with rain water :rofl
Forum: Ride reports 05-13-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Day 4 Keith gave you a great recap of the...

Day 4

Keith gave you a great recap of the ride so I'll just add a few photos.

http://spinalcracker.smugmug.com/Other/TET-May-2013/i-LHJNMZZ/0/L/DSC_1451-L.jpg

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Forum: Ride reports 05-12-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
go to gps tracks "laying down tracks" forum ...

go to gps tracks "laying down tracks" forum

then " Northeast, Southeast"

you will see a sticky for the "TeT"

Follow the directions and intothenew will send you what you need.

A lot of...
Forum: Ride reports 05-12-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Nice and relaxed after the hot tub. We...

Nice and relaxed after the hot tub.

We started on the dirt today and had amazing roads. Everything from 2 lane to gravel to water crossings to Route 33 with it fast banked turns.
...
Forum: Ride reports 05-12-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Day 3 Gravel, Mountain roads, Route 33

We had a great day of riding today. Sunny skies but very windy and a little on the cold side. On a couple of the high passes the temp got to 48. It is predicted to be in the 30's tonight so another...
Forum: Ride reports 05-11-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
We are in Winchester VA tonight. Long day with...

We are in Winchester VA tonight. Long day with rain. The weather started to clear around 4pm so we rode till 8 and are staying in a hotel.

We stopped for a while in Centrailia PA to check it out....
Forum: Ride reports 05-10-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
We got a great start today. It was a little foggy...

We got a great start today. It was a little foggy when I left Springfield and by the time I got to Southwick the sun was out !!

Our first stop Mrs. Murphy's Dounuts
...
Forum: Ride reports 05-09-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
We are all useless at work today, counting the...

We are all useless at work today, counting the hours now the minutes until we leave !! Next time I'm going on a trip I'm taking the day before I leave off !!

Here is my SPOT tracker. There is no...
Forum: Ride reports 05-08-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Sounds good ! I put Stecoach in the gps. I...

Sounds good ! I put Stecoach in the gps.

I need to be in Salem-Winston for my stepdaughters graduation from Wake Forest PA school on Friday 17th.
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-08-2013, 08:00 AM
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Views: 772,753
Posted By Spinalcracker
I did the transfer from Basecamp so wherever that...

I did the transfer from Basecamp so wherever that sends it too. Is there a difference?
Forum: Ride reports 05-07-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,123
Posted By Spinalcracker
Riding the TET from MA to NC

We have been planing this trip for a while. I remember January 10 sending a text to "beemerjim" (Jim) and "hulkedup" (Keith) that we had only 4 months to go before we leave on our trip. This gave us...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-07-2013, 03:42 PM
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Posted By Spinalcracker
I made a route in Basecamp on a Mac and I kept...

I made a route in Basecamp on a Mac and I kept the waypoints under 50. The route in base camp is 263 miles. I also converted it to a track.

I then sent it to the Montana and when I select the...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By Spinalcracker
even better thanks

even better thanks
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By Spinalcracker
ok got it

ok got it
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 08:38 AM
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Views: 415
Posted By Spinalcracker
Ok great I'm learning :clap So this is the...

Ok great I'm learning :clap

So this is the meter I use. So the red goes in the Com lower and the black would go in the one above it. I would set the dial to the DCV section and on the 20
...
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By Spinalcracker
OK so that will tell me the positive wire right....

OK so that will tell me the positive wire right. What if the other don't have power how do I know which is the ground?
Forum: Parallel Universe 04-23-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 415
Posted By Spinalcracker
GPS canbus plug

I want to hard wire my garmin gps to the canbus gps plug. I have the plug but I don't know which wire for positive and ground.

Any Ideas ?
...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 04-22-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Spinalcracker
I'm going to do a live report for the 2 weeks I'm...

I'm going to do a live report for the 2 weeks I'm riding
Forum: GPS Tracks - Northeast, Southeast & Florida 04-11-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 586
Posted By Spinalcracker
I'm leaving in one month for my TET ride:clap ...

I'm leaving in one month for my TET ride:clap

Have any of you locals been on any parts this year? Any problems detours I should plan for ?

Thanks for any info

Mike
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-11-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By Spinalcracker
It's one month till I leave are there anymore...

It's one month till I leave are there anymore suggestions on things to see?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 04-09-2013, 06:32 AM
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Views: 302,148
Posted By Spinalcracker
It's universal

It's universal
Forum: Ride reports 04-06-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 24,000
Posted By Spinalcracker
:clap:clap:clap:clap Perfect answer !! Very...

:clap:clap:clap:clap

Perfect answer !! Very diplomatic not to get into it.

Great report I'm really enjoying it.

Mike
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 04-02-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By Spinalcracker
Cool thanks I'll look it up

Cool thanks I'll look it up
Forum: Airheads 03-31-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 743
Posted By Spinalcracker
I just put the new clutch cable on today and HOLY...

I just put the new clutch cable on today and HOLY COW what a difference. I think I'm there. The clutch work easier than before and I can gradually let it out and feather it too.

I still want to do...
Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains 03-30-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 330
Posted By Spinalcracker
Hey thanks We may take you up on that !! I'll...

Hey thanks We may take you up on that !! I'll send you a PM as the time gets closer !!
Forum: Airheads 03-30-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 743
Posted By Spinalcracker
Ok Here is a silly one. I'm putting new...

Ok Here is a silly one.

I'm putting new grips on my 1972 R60/5. The foam ones are falling apart.

I got the Magura part number 3272 1230 868 for the right throttle side.

How do you get in on...
Forum: Airheads 03-30-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 178
Posted By Spinalcracker
More R60/5 questions

Ok Here is a silly one.

I'm putting new grips on my 1972 R60/5. The foam ones are falling apart.

I got the Magura part number 3272 1230 868 for the right throttle side.

How do you get in on...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-29-2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 781
Posted By Spinalcracker
you can get a free radar app for your smart phone.

you can get a free radar app for your smart phone.
Forum: Airheads 03-29-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 743
Posted By Spinalcracker
The BMW webring and after hours of sifting...

The BMW webring and after hours of sifting through Snowbum's site
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