Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-11-2013, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 18,265
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I pulled the wheels and brought them in.
I...
I pulled the wheels and brought them in.
I could put a hitch on the bike and haul the truck and the dog but that would probably cost just as much and wouldn't be nearly as useful. And I'd hate to...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-11-2013, 07:23 AM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
Got the new tires on. Ran the wheels down to...
Got the new tires on. Ran the wheels down to Gin's. New place at Robeson and 401. $25/tire for mount and balance seems a little steep but I got to check the place out and throw some money at a...
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Forum: Beasts
06-11-2013, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 18,537
Views: 3,143,085
Tenere and DRZ. Only problem is a have to much...
Tenere and DRZ. Only problem is a have to much fun running around on the S10 and forget to take the DRZ out for short trips. When I do I remember how friggin fun it is. DRZ usually just sees dual...
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Forum: Beasts
06-11-2013, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 5,326
Views: 958,709
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Forum: Beasts
06-10-2013, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 18,537
Views: 3,143,085
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Forum: Beasts
06-10-2013, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 18,537
Views: 3,143,085
I got the Rox one up one back risers and a...
I got the Rox one up one back risers and a crampbuster and that made the stock bars passable. Being able to relax my grip on the bars I know there's to much sweep but not having to tightly grip the...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-10-2013, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 898
Views: 24,849
I sign out on leave tomorrow so I can probably...
I sign out on leave tomorrow so I can probably scoop this up tomorrow or Thursday. I'll be sure to bring it juuuust over 95. If I grab it tomorrow I can give it a bit of a punt on Thursday... hmmm......
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Forum: Beasts
06-08-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 5,326
Views: 958,709
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-08-2013, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
Got them from bikebandit. They were the same...
Got them from bikebandit. They were the same price as everyone else with free shipping. Since right now I'm looking at 10000+ miles a year I don't want to replace tires every 6 months. They were the...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-07-2013, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
I should get tire spoons. I saw a video of a...
I should get tire spoons. I saw a video of a dude who used a 4x4 with a slight angled cut and a 2x4 as a bead breaker. Really didn't look to bad. Just got to much going on to dedicate any real...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-07-2013, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
Gonna check in with cyclegear. Last time I...
Gonna check in with cyclegear. Last time I talked to them it was pretty cheap. If I'm going there to get balance weights anyways I could probably get them to throw the tires on for what it would...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-07-2013, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
No tires this weekend. Shipping email showed...
No tires this weekend. Shipping email showed same tracking number for both tires. Box shows up, only one tire. Call customer service. It split shipped and they only sent me one tracking number. ...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-07-2013, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 482
Views: 30,627
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NOBODY sells their daily...
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NOBODY sells their daily driver/go-to bike because it's "taking up space in the stable." That's bubba's dumbass idea project bike that sits in the corner that he doesn't feel like...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-06-2013, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
Tires get in tomorrow. Dealership wants $140 to...
Tires get in tomorrow. Dealership wants $140 to spoon them on while the bike is in for service. I figure 4 days of torrential downpour is as good a time as any to pull the wheels and get it done. ...
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Forum: Face plant
06-06-2013, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 6,201
I different tangent on the eye contact thing,...
I different tangent on the eye contact thing, drivers texting. The erratic driving, heads obviously in their lap, the occasional head bob as they make sure they're still in their lane. I usually...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-04-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 898
Views: 24,849
Ray you want it? I just had this thing. I've...
Ray you want it? I just had this thing. I've gotta get some tires mounted, a BBQ, and possibly a trip to Raleigh for the 8,000 mile service on Saturday so unless I run off from work I'm pretty well...
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Forum: Beasts
06-02-2013, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 18,537
Views: 3,143,085
:huh I got a CalSci windscreen and a Rox risers...
:huh I got a CalSci windscreen and a Rox risers and that fixed all the comfort issues. Set the proper settings on the factory suspension and that took care of wallowing and soft feel. Clutch switch...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
06-02-2013, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 482
Views: 30,627
Now that I have a 1200 the DRZ feels painfully...
Now that I have a 1200 the DRZ feels painfully slow and the gearing is laughable. On the other end it's so well tuned now that I just kind of point it in the general direction, whack the throttle,...
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Forum: Southeast, The Lair of the Dragon - The Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains
05-25-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 18,265
Views: 922,743
TPS Garner has a pretty good selection of...
TPS Garner has a pretty good selection of non-leather street/adv stuff. I get my stuff online and just dig into reviews and sizing charts. Aside from 1 pair of mx boots I've had good luck. I usually...
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Forum: Regional forums
05-21-2013, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 4,223
Views: 442,818
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Forum: Regional forums
05-21-2013, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 4,223
Views: 442,818
Haven't had a chance to move Eggy yet. Got a...
Haven't had a chance to move Eggy yet. Got a trip to the northeast planned in the next month. Lets see if this sits through Memorial Day weekend. I have a chance to go get it the weekend after.
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Forum: Regional forums
05-19-2013, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 4,223
Views: 442,818
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Forum: Trip Planning
05-12-2013, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 291
Views: 107,330
Did a 650 mile loop of the NC Outer Banks this...
Did a 650 mile loop of the NC Outer Banks this weekend and had to post up the flip side of the ninja camping mantra. Similar circumstances as last time. Rolled into camp at 2AM, set up tent. Up...
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