Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
03-26-2013, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 445
Views: 15,520
Count me in....
If this shoot is open to all here.
I have been shooting longer than I have been riding so I know the ropes. I even have a few fun toys I could bring for all to enjoy. (Sorry, no full auto, just a...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-20-2013, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 109
Views: 7,807
Having ridden in rain, snow and on ice...
I have to say it can be done but it has it's own risks and requires different techniques. It seems they have already been covered already but if I had to summarize it for someone I would state the...
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-14-2013, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 445
Views: 15,520
Just buy a stripped lower
and build your own. It is easy. If you have any or would like help I would be more than happy to give anyone a hand.
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-13-2013, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 3,824
Views: 249,673
Ever see...
any of those toothless inbred women in a bikini hanging out on one of Missouri's mud beaches? I have. I think I will stay here and enjoy the fully toothed women on the white sand beaches....
BTW,...
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-13-2013, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 3,824
Views: 249,673
I will be there tonight...
As for being lucky, I have been for quite some time. It will be interesting meeting you fellers, I am used to MIssouri rednecks, you Florida crackas ain't quite the same.
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-13-2013, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 3,824
Views: 249,673
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-12-2013, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 445
Views: 15,520
Now that I am a Floridian....
I guess I can comment here.
I gave up trying to convince folk of the idiocy of gun control. Heroin, crack, opium etc. are all illegal yet they find there way into the country into the country by the...
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-11-2013, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 3,824
Views: 249,673
Woohoo!!!
I will come up with something tomorrow. :)
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-10-2013, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 3,824
Views: 249,673
I was heading back fom the beach....
And tried to find the right spot for the picture.
Hey, ya ride a KLR and this is how you will end up. searching for lost change because you are too cheap to seonf real money on anything.
My...
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-10-2013, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 3,824
Views: 249,673
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-07-2013, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 8,387
st. Louis area..
More specifically the Arnold/Sappington/Columbia, Il. area.
When work lightens up I will be trying to work my way into some rides with whoever I can.
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-06-2013, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 8,387
Another damn KLR in Pinellas....
Ok, moved to Largo just a couple of weeks ago and looking for some nice places to ride. Not too difficult since I ain't no spring chicken.
BTW, you see the blue second generation KLR with Missouri...
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Forum: The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan
02-06-2013, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 1,932
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
01-16-2013, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 221
Views: 48,920
Crossing the MIssouri river...
On the ferry at St. Genevieve, Mo.
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/Aigtbootbp/Things%20with%20wheels/StGen-Ferry.jpg
Yeah, taken a couple years ago but it does fit the criteria.
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Forum: Pics, pics, pics...
01-15-2013, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,678
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Forum: Ride reports
12-20-2012, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,507
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-25-2012, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 524
Views: 42,614
Two and a half years ago....
I was riding to work and hit a deer at about 50mph. I was wearing a ff helmet, work pants, running shoes amd maybe a work jacket. thank god I was wearing ATGATT or I would have died!
Oops, I think I...
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Forum: Americas
07-01-2012, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 289
St Louis to Ft. Myers?
At the end of the month I am planning a trip to the Ft, Myers area to look into a new job. It is just over 1k miles. Since the distance is right I am wanting qualify for a Iron Butt/Saddle Sore 1000...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-06-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 248
Views: 23,585
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Forum: Road warriors
04-17-2012, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,472
I would be quite happy...
to do that commute on my KLR650, light enough, handling and manueverability are great on city streets with a suspension that can soak up potholes and don't forget you can actually over the tops of of...
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Forum: Day Trippin'
03-11-2012, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 71,356
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
03-04-2012, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 231
Views: 14,973
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-23-2012, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 7,259
Tried it again today...
on the way home from work. This time on a smooth back country road. It isn't that difficult. Countersteering does work well you just have to get used to it.
Still, I wouldn't want do it on a regular...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-23-2012, 04:37 AM
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Replies: 105
Views: 7,259
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-22-2012, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 7,259
I've done it...
but it is awkward. I just hold the throttle, steering is done by shifting weight. Of course I only do it on a straight stretch of clear highway.
Now that I installed a vista cruise (right there...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-21-2012, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 6,111
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-16-2012, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 233
Views: 24,076
No heated gear....
but plenty of insulated clothing I have commuted (18 miles each way) in subfreezing temps many times. My personal cut off temp is 18 degrees f.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-16-2012, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 1,421
Views: 184,940
This gal passed me on the highway...
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/Aigtbootbp/Things%20with%20wheels/PIC-0409-3.jpgas I was riding to work one morning. I would have flipped her off but I don't think she would have noticed.
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Forum: Road warriors
02-13-2012, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 324
Views: 45,614
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
01-24-2012, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 657
Views: 39,364
Gonna try to make it...
I don't know of anything to stop me right now but who knows. Looking forward to meeting all y'all!
Gary...
Arnold, Mo.
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
01-07-2012, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 7,251
Views: 607,027
Excellent!
Just sent a request to join. Thanks!
BTW, I am assuming you are the same Sasquatch from the old board?
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Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
01-07-2012, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 7,251
Views: 607,027
Twwouldo quick questions
But I don't know if they belong here.
First, I saw an older gent on a first gen KLR riding through Dupo today, even had an ADV decal on it so who was it? I started to wave but realized I was on foot...
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Forum: Road warriors
01-01-2012, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 2,434
Views: 397,566
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Forum: Road warriors
12-30-2011, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 2,434
Views: 397,566
Well, since you asked....
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Well, since you asked....
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz280/Aigtbootbp/Things%20with%20wheels/DSC00996.jpg
The rifle is there because this is the picture I posted on a firearms board and...
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Forum: Road warriors
12-30-2011, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 2,434
Views: 397,566
Just picked up one myself
A 2005 with 35k miles. Paid 4600 for it (I hope I got a good deal). it has grip heaters and a laminar lip already installed. I just installed a set of risers (1" up, 1 3/4" back. I am a mere 5'8",...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-26-2011, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 360
Views: 48,915
Did it once in a car and once on a bike, both...
Did it once in a car and once on a bike, both times I was successful. I had a friend who tried it in a car and got caught. He was kicked out of the Army for it and I think he did some time. All these...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-06-2010, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 12,790
Being a somewhat frequent visitor to Cozumel I...
Being a somewhat frequent visitor to Cozumel I loved all your photos. It looks so familiar in so many ways. Unfortunately I have not ridden anything but a scooter down there and your adventure looks...
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Forum: Ride reports
02-06-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,713
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Forum: Ride reports
02-06-2010, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 10,231
Congratulations!
As a fellow StL area adv/cold weather biker I salute you. I would love to take a ride like yours. Of course I would be sans wife (she is too scared to even go for a ride on the back of mine).
I am...
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Forum: Equipment
10-29-2009, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 880
Rain X
Has anyone tried Rain X (or something similiar) on their helmet face shield? Any idea if it would work or destroy the plastic?
Thanx...
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