Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-12-2012, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 4,324
When the cops first tracked him down, they were...
When the cops first tracked him down, they were unable to prove who was riding, so they slapped his mom (registered owner of his bike lol) with about $1500 in fines. Posted a YouTube video of this,...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-06-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 21,018
Views: 4,503,197
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Forum: Face plant
11-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 215
Views: 39,968
+1 to good boots!
I had an undisplaced...
+1 to good boots!
I had an undisplaced spiral fracture of my right fibula, along with crushing of my foot and ankle after a bit of a boneheaded manouver...thankfully, no ligament or tendon...
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Forum: Equipment
07-22-2011, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-13-2011, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 7,997
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Forum: Thumpers
06-06-2011, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 376
I've got Avon RoadRiders on my DRZ, and am...
I've got Avon RoadRiders on my DRZ, and am totally happy with 'em. Decent wet weather performance, and they'll stick as much as I need in the dry. And, they have more than 11,000km on them, with...
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Forum: Equipment
03-07-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 8,620
I have a pair of Shift jeans...they are decent...
I have a pair of Shift jeans...they are decent quality, and comfortable. However, I have no illusions they would protect like leathers. They are nice in the summer, and great around town, but I felt...
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Forum: Equipment
02-15-2011, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
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Forum: Equipment
02-15-2011, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
01-04-2011, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 116
Views: 6,497
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Forum: Face plant
11-20-2010, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 10,176
Heal quick! But follow your doc's...
Heal quick! But follow your doc's instructions...I didn't and spent an extra couple months in a cast...
As for the boots, I think it really depends on the type of accident. In this case, with a...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-14-2010, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 25,948
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-13-2010, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,419
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Forum: Equipment
10-06-2010, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,722
I always have a bungee net on the bike, and use...
I always have a bungee net on the bike, and use it a lot. For school/ small grocery runs I have a Sealline courier bag (haven't managed to get tomatoes home without bruising them in the bungee net)...
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Forum: Face plant
09-15-2010, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 138
Views: 20,934
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Forum: Equipment
09-03-2010, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 4,134
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-25-2010, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 93
Views: 7,711
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Forum: Equipment
08-25-2010, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 737
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Forum: Thumpers
08-09-2010, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 443
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-09-2010, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 7,168
Views: 2,180,272
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
08-09-2010, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 1,828
Views: 482,847
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Forum: Thumpers
08-04-2010, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 19,443
Views: 2,865,259
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Forum: Thumpers
07-22-2010, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,129
Fuel screw is the only thing really that could...
Fuel screw is the only thing really that could have been messed with, so try to turn it all the way in, and then out to where it should be...2.5 turns I think, but maybe someone can confirm that....
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Forum: Day Trippin'
07-20-2010, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,763
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Forum: Thumpers
06-17-2010, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 453
A month or so ago I did a trip where we covered...
A month or so ago I did a trip where we covered 1500km in 3 and a half days...You get used to the seat...and you're always the first to suggest a break. I was worried about it, but found that if I...
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Forum: The Garage
06-16-2010, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,391
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Forum: Beasts
06-10-2010, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 15,729
So, stupid questions...what would be the best...
So, stupid questions...what would be the best choices for a DRZ400 SM (stock size f:120/70/17 r:140/70/17) without using the SM compound, which eliminates using a front-specific entirely... would I...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-19-2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,663
I'm in the habit of using my horn all the time,...
I'm in the habit of using my horn all the time, from driving my work truck...quick beep before turning right, so pedestrians don't step off the curb in front of you. Last truck/bike through a light,...
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Forum: Canada
02-20-2010, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,510
A few pictures from Friday morning...
A few pictures from Friday morning downtown...now, keep in mind, most of these are taken from a vehicle, either moving or using the dash as a tripod. Enjoy.
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Forum: Canada
02-20-2010, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 249
Views: 19,444
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Forum: The Garage
02-20-2010, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 1,002
Views: 197,426
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Forum: Thumpers
02-18-2010, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,086
I was looking for a bike that could do it all,...
I was looking for a bike that could do it all, and I ended up with a Drz SM...I love it. Just rolled over the 1000km mark today, and it does everything I had hoped it would.
My commute is 40km...
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Forum: Equipment
02-05-2010, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,157
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Forum: Equipment
02-02-2010, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 3,972
They've got no armour, but my dad has a pair of...
They've got no armour, but my dad has a pair of sailing gloves (not sure of the brand, but any marine store should have a reasonable selection) that are totally water and wind proof. Never been on...
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Forum: Equipment
02-02-2010, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,157
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Forum: Equipment
01-07-2010, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,368
On June 8th '09, I had a run-in with a concrete...
On June 8th '09, I had a run-in with a concrete barricade, and ended up with an undisplaced spiral fracture of my right fibula (outside ankle bone)...now, 7 months later, it's still not healed, still...
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Forum: Thumpers
12-07-2009, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 19,443
Views: 2,865,259
I figure I'll say hi...Just picked up an '09...
I figure I'll say hi...Just picked up an '09 DRZ400SM this past week. Rolled it out the door of the dealership with .3km on the clock. It's all black and shiny...:D Looking forward to spring! Or at...
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Forum: Old's Cool
10-09-2009, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,029
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Forum: Thumpers
09-21-2009, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Bump for a few more opinions. Anyone out there...
Bump for a few more opinions. Anyone out there have a 400sm and use it for the highway? What's it like? What kind of impact does taller gearing have on the "quickness" of the bike? At this point I am...
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Forum: Thumpers
09-19-2009, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
It's a pretty tame trip, by the standars set...
It's a pretty tame trip, by the standars set here. Highway all the way, no dirt or side roads unless I search 'em out. If a new bike doesn't work it's self out by then, I'm taking my '78 Yamaha...
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