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Forum: Equipment 04-16-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,567
Posted By fast*st
I used much the same, I found 2 small double...

I used much the same, I found 2 small double sheave pulleys to get a 4:1 ma. I also had a really nice and sharp plumb camp axe for making an improvised ground anchor, An additional sheave could be...
Forum: Face plant 09-09-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,480
Posted By fast*st
Yeeow! glad you're upright and just sore. ...

Yeeow! glad you're upright and just sore.

The road measures out its own punishment.
Forum: Beasts 09-09-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By fast*st
Any chance your airfilter got waterlogged? check...

Any chance your airfilter got waterlogged? check for moisture under your plug boots?
Forum: Day Trippin' 09-09-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,103
Posted By fast*st
Glad you're okay with nothing broken!! I have a...

Glad you're okay with nothing broken!! I have a pair of Moose racing ATV boots with the regular vibram sole, they work very well for sporting and walking alike, not too expensive but I like them. ...
Forum: Face plant 09-09-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,468
Posted By fast*st
Indeed, RIP to the rider and thanks for the...

Indeed, RIP to the rider and thanks for the reminders, keep on your toes!
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-09-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,605
Posted By fast*st
Well, maybe not the biggest thing to ride over...

Well, maybe not the biggest thing to ride over but through, up on the Dalton and I got trapped on the ST1100, running about 45-50 and I swerved around a 5 gallon pothole only to end up hammering the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-09-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 1,245,000
Posted By fast*st
Stopped to fill up in western PA a couple months...

Stopped to fill up in western PA a couple months back, usual hi viz stitch and snazzy helmet.. A big guy who should know better asks "Do you wear that to ride a motorcycle? " Laughed and answered,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-09-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,516
Posted By fast*st
What would you end up the other way round?...

What would you end up the other way round? Motorcycle kicking cage ass... BMW Isetta?
Forum: Road warriors 09-09-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,201
Posted By fast*st
Dave Dodge is happily still in business, the...

Dave Dodge is happily still in business, the sabmag faq still has the drill -n- tap oil mod and it should have Dr Dodge's contact info, drp123 at mindspring com comes to mind. I have a V65 Sabre in...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 05-31-2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,655
Posted By fast*st
Well, if you like the bells and whistles, then...

Well, if you like the bells and whistles, then glance over to an older aviation unit, they are generally a lot more configurable as to the data displayed on the main screen.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 05-31-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,793
Posted By fast*st
Hmm, so that link says that it won't work for a...

Hmm, so that link says that it won't work for a 2610 but your experiment showed that you had success in doing that?
Forum: Thumpers 05-16-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2,916
Views: 613,660
Posted By fast*st
I bought plastics for mine in 2008 and I think...

I bought plastics for mine in 2008 and I think one side was the last one in the US from dealer inventory.

Other bits came from Germany/Australia/Japan where they are a lot more available.

ebay...
Forum: Thumpers 02-21-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2,916
Views: 613,660
Posted By fast*st
Nixie sat for an entire month this winter without...

Nixie sat for an entire month this winter without being ridden, how awful! Of course I had to move snow that was packed and 3 feet deep to get it away from the barn but still it was a good day for a...
Forum: Ride reports 09-22-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,338
Posted By fast*st
I'm trying to remember if I remember that! SMR...

I'm trying to remember if I remember that! SMR was a blast, lots of new faces and the first incarnation of stupidly bright lights. :) Pete knows a lot about wing carbs, feed them gas and the open...
Forum: Canada 09-22-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 72,355
Posted By fast*st
I'll have to doubledown on this suggestion, I'd...

I'll have to doubledown on this suggestion, I'd love to give Newfoundland a month of its own, I did the loop from Baie Comeau up and around through Goose and back down along the coast to Newfoundland...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-22-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,673
Posted By fast*st
Got it, send scarysharkface a bear and some...

Got it, send scarysharkface a bear and some bacon!


Do want to do the translab again, I got down to the 16km gap last time but the workers had just finished setting about 1000 pounds of...
Forum: Ride reports 09-21-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,338
Posted By fast*st
Sounds like the old texas joke, used to take four...

Sounds like the old texas joke, used to take four days to drive across the ranch back home... Yeah, I had a pickup truck like that too.. :)


Looking forward to the next time we cross paths...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-21-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,673
Posted By fast*st
Now, hmm, cooking that while traveling through...

Now, hmm, cooking that while traveling through Labrador, likely get eaten by fookin bears! I like the idea though! Need more wood for a centerstand.
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 09-21-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,673
Posted By fast*st
Packing up camp, broken sidestand? use a 2x4 spot...

Packing up camp, broken sidestand? use a 2x4 spot tracker lashed to the fuel bladders.

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Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 09-21-2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,812
Views: 182,428
Posted By fast*st
Woo, six degrees above snow at 7am, hmm! keep...

Woo, six degrees above snow at 7am, hmm! keep pushing till the salt arrives.

Maybe getting time to dust off the electrics.
Forum: Equipment 09-21-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,883
Posted By fast*st
Another path to follow is to monitor the CB freq...

Another path to follow is to monitor the CB freq when hammering on the slabs, should be 19 east/west and sometimes 15 north/south. I've found I can get an 80 mile advanced warning on any stationary...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-21-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 1,245,000
Posted By fast*st
Pulled up next to a young lad on a sporty bike,...

Pulled up next to a young lad on a sporty bike, GSXR, 3/4 helmet, tshirt, shorts, sneakers with no socks, 94F out. Me on NX650 full hi-viz stitch, Held gloves, boots, full face.

Gixxerboy asks,...
Forum: Ride reports 09-21-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,338
Posted By fast*st
Buy bearings and seals ahead of time... now...

Buy bearings and seals ahead of time... now that's just crazy talkin!
Forum: Ride reports 09-21-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,338
Posted By fast*st
Always good to see you again Pete, so what's the...

Always good to see you again Pete, so what's the next bike I have to go looking for :) Sounds like the wing was pretty trouble free for the trip.


I had a good truck trip back, brought one...
Forum: Thumpers 07-03-2010, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2,916
Views: 613,660
Posted By fast*st
Nixie taking a run

I do say that with just the way its set up, the Dommie is a really great bike overall.

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Forum: Ride reports 06-19-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By fast*st
Watertown NY to Manic Five, part 1

Went for a little jaunt with a good friend John up to Manic 5 in order to score another fuzzy sweater. My ride, Nixie, 89 NX 650 progressive up front, Works Performance in the rear and overloaded!...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-26-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6,480
Views: 1,245,000
Posted By fast*st
Generally always hi viz stitch At a sandwich...

Generally always hi viz stitch

At a sandwich counter, illinois:
With the fire department?
Nope, with the mine.
What mine?
Beryllium mine, about a mile below your feet. (then just walk off)...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-20-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,382
Posted By fast*st
Friend pinged me on this, tried it a year back,...

Friend pinged me on this, tried it a year back, Roadcrafter.

Under water the stitch has good flotation in the arms as it traps air, poor planning will push the water toward your back. Swimming...
Forum: Ride reports 08-21-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
Well, have a ferry ticket for next Sunday, quick...

Well, have a ferry ticket for next Sunday, quick question on the road north to Labrador City, Google maps puts the speed at 25 mph and 14 hours from Baie-Comeau to Lab city, I think that's way off! ...
Forum: Ride reports 08-19-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
All scheduled, most of the checklist items filed...

All scheduled, most of the checklist items filed in line and ready to go, everything should be fine and dandy Not sure if I'm taking off next thurs or Fri, hard to say just yet.
...
Forum: Thumpers 08-17-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 2,916
Views: 613,660
Posted By fast*st
Nixie, soon to be off to the races! Going to...

Nixie, soon to be off to the races! Going to Labrador Woo!




http://www.tiger-mtn.com/%7Ejasong/bikes/nixie/nix-lrs.jpg


http://www.tiger-mtn.com/%7Ejasong/bikes/nixie/nix-frs.jpg
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 08-17-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,781
Views: 667,673
Posted By fast*st
More stickers from Texas, now in MA

Adv stickers, but I didn't buy the stickers, just the pannier setup from Texas, some guy picked up an ADVriders Transalp and was defuntionializing it by selling off the goodies.

The lil orange...
Forum: Ride reports 07-29-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
Awesome trip report, scenery was stunning,...

Awesome trip report, scenery was stunning, looking forward to laying eyes on it myself.

-J
Forum: Ride reports 07-21-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
Boggy is tough, would need to trade the NX650 for...

Boggy is tough, would need to trade the NX650 for a TW 200 I suppose I'll run to the end of the roadway and either get my feet wet or camp in a bog :) I've been stuck in deep snow and mud, both suck...
Forum: Ride reports 07-21-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
I have been keeping an eye on this for updates ...

I have been keeping an eye on this for updates
http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2009/tw_n2009.htm

I'd rather skip the ferry, that's almost like trailering. How much do the 3 ferries cost?
Forum: Ride reports 07-21-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
Awesome looking pics, I've heard that the gap...

Awesome looking pics, I've heard that the gap gets smaller every week? so off the end of the road there isn't a quad trail or footpath? Was the ground spongy or solid? Around here even in the dense...
Forum: Ride reports 07-21-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 18,876
Posted By fast*st
Rocky, thanks for the TR, I'm looking at leaving...

Rocky, thanks for the TR, I'm looking at leaving on a pretty similar route starting on or about August 28th. I'm planning on a slightly quicker pace getting up to Labrador city and then a little...
Forum: Thumpers 06-10-2009, 04:37 AM
Replies: 2,916
Views: 613,660
Posted By fast*st
oooohh was watching that but wont bid, durn!

oooohh was watching that but wont bid, durn!
Forum: Thumpers 06-03-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 462
Posted By fast*st
In order to have an accurate sort of a test you...

In order to have an accurate sort of a test you need to do some testing.

First, clean the battery terminals remove and scrub them all, double check all cable ends, battery to ground, battery to...
Forum: Thumpers 06-01-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2,916
Views: 613,660
Posted By fast*st
Well, how far up in Maine? its a couple hours to...

Well, how far up in Maine? its a couple hours to the southern end.
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