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Forum: The Garage 03-07-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 30,989
Posted By mildhog
Just my yearly bump because I think this stuff is...

Just my yearly bump because I think this stuff is so clever. New members might have missed it.
Forum: The Garage 02-15-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,245
Posted By mildhog
Marvel Mystery Oil

Works for me! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ-uf4YyeHI
Forum: Face plant 01-31-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,649
Posted By mildhog
Glad you're ok. Got caught in snow riding from...

Glad you're ok. Got caught in snow riding from work last Friday. 20 mile ride. Pucker factor was high and I knew I'd have trouble on the secondary roads after the interstate. Sliding, but holding on...
Forum: Ride reports 01-29-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 532
Views: 187,898
Posted By mildhog
+1

+1
Forum: Face plant 06-05-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,175
Posted By mildhog
You'll need more than a week to heal. More like...

You'll need more than a week to heal. More like 3 months. That shoulder is gonna be weak. That was the case for me (Grade 3). After a year, I have the knot on my shoulder but it's back to 95%...
Forum: Road warriors 05-24-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 33,815
Posted By mildhog
This (http://ngwclub.com) is what you need. A ton...

This (http://ngwclub.com) is what you need. A ton of info to help you.
Forum: Road warriors 05-23-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 33,815
Posted By mildhog
Thanks. 60K miles. Daily rider to work. Wouldn't...

Thanks. 60K miles. Daily rider to work. Wouldn't hesitate to ride it cross country.
Forum: Old's Cool 05-11-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 590,869
Posted By mildhog
All 3 together cost around $1,500. Stripped them...

All 3 together cost around $1,500. Stripped them and put them back together. Ride one to work every day. The red and yellow ones have been to western VA several times. The grey one to Key West....
Forum: Road warriors 05-11-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 40,408
Posted By mildhog
1980 gl1100

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/mildhog/125.jpg
Forum: Face plant 05-11-2012, 04:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
Actually, the shoulder isn't bad. It's somewhat...

Actually, the shoulder isn't bad. It's somewhat weak and it has the knot on top, of course. I'm working it in the gym to get it stronger and, aside from an occasional twinge, it doesn't hurt. It...
Forum: Face plant 05-11-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
I'm married to a former nurse and early on she...

I'm married to a former nurse and early on she gave me a choice. I chose her. 30 years later with the kids grown and gone I got my bikes. Almost had her riding with me until I had the accident. ...
Forum: Face plant 05-11-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
Well, the accident I had didn't involve sliding,...

Well, the accident I had didn't involve sliding, just a sudden stop so I couldn't tell you about abrasion resistance. I don't think any jacket would prevent the kind of injuries I had. It protected...
Forum: Face plant 05-10-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
Nah, I can deal with the 5%. I'm used to it by...

Nah, I can deal with the 5%. I'm used to it by now.:clap
Forum: Face plant 05-08-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
Glad you got away with one.:clap

Glad you got away with one.:clap
Forum: Face plant 05-08-2012, 05:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
I was back in the saddle by September riding my...

I was back in the saddle by September riding my other 2 bikes, I really have to be careful now since I promised the wife I'd quit riding if I wrecked again. She took good care of me but I don't...
Forum: Face plant 05-08-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
Had a 3/4 helmet, joe rocket phoenix jacket,...

Had a 3/4 helmet, joe rocket phoenix jacket, gloves, jeans and boots. Not a scratch...just broken stuff. Almost a year later and thinking about my inattention still makes me angry. It was only a...
Forum: Face plant 05-08-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,610
Posted By mildhog
Inattention Hurts

Last june, heading to a rehearsal. Had some stiction problems so I was watching my forks instead of the road and ran into the back of a pickup.
...
Forum: Road warriors 05-08-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 33,815
Posted By mildhog
My 1980 GL1100. Those aren't leaks. I just...

My 1980 GL1100. Those aren't leaks. I just washed it. :D

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/mildhog/125.jpg
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 689,590
Posted By mildhog
Sounds good. Looking forward to its release in...

Sounds good. Looking forward to its release in the US. It it has the durability of my silverwings, it will be a winner for guys llike me.
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4,401
Views: 689,590
Posted By mildhog
US mph or Brit mph? Anyway, I've got 3 old,...

US mph or Brit mph? Anyway, I've got 3 old, shaft drive bikes that I like alot. I keep them maintained and I'd trust any of them to get me across the country. Shafts are all I know but, for some...
Forum: Road warriors 04-03-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,775
Posted By mildhog
30 yrs on my bikes with no FD problems (yet). I...

30 yrs on my bikes with no FD problems (yet). I have spares for all 3 because ebay is my friend. When one goes, I'll slap another on. Old bikes are fun!
Forum: Road warriors 04-03-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,237
Posted By mildhog
I have 3 30 yr old bikes and wouldn't hesitate to...

I have 3 30 yr old bikes and wouldn't hesitate to ride any of them up North which I will do when I'm 60. I keep them maintained, I'm very familiar with them mechanically, and they're comfortable. If...
Forum: Road warriors 04-03-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 10,775
Posted By mildhog
The splines transfer power from the shaft to the...

The splines transfer power from the shaft to the rear wheel, causing it to turn. A moly paste is used for adherence. This link will help (about 1/3 the way down)....
Forum: Face plant 04-02-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,854
Posted By mildhog
Broken ribs ain't fun. Hope he does well. After...

Broken ribs ain't fun. Hope he does well. After my accident, I never considered quitting because it was my own stupidity that caused it in the first place. Might have been different if I had been...
Forum: The Garage 03-25-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 30,989
Posted By mildhog
I have no flat spots.:(: I need to have a...

I have no flat spots.:(: I need to have a serious field day in the garage.
Forum: The Garage 03-21-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 30,989
Posted By mildhog
I think this is so clever I'm bumping it again in...

I think this is so clever I'm bumping it again in case anybody's interested. (I'm easily impressed):clap
Forum: The Garage 03-21-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,614
Posted By mildhog
The only concern I have is that it's so low that...

The only concern I have is that it's so low that a following driver might miss it and run into it. But, that's probably a potential problem with m/c trailers anyway. I wish I could build stuff like...
Forum: The Garage 03-20-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,614
Posted By mildhog
Good job. How do they handle? Any stability or...

Good job. How do they handle? Any stability or performance issues?
Forum: Road warriors 03-19-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By mildhog
I like it, but I'm biased. This link...

I like it, but I'm biased. This link (http://choppercharles.com/) can help alot.
Forum: Face plant 09-15-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 16,433
Posted By mildhog
My sincere condolences for your loss.

My sincere condolences for your loss.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-18-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 23,585
Posted By mildhog
Helmet, jacket, jeans, gloves and boots normally...

Helmet, jacket, jeans, gloves and boots normally going to work. Once in a while, just a helmet and gloves on short trips though it reallly feels weird when I don't have a jacket on. When I get lazy...
Forum: Vendors 05-05-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 24,094
Posted By mildhog
Payment made and PM sent.

Payment made and PM sent.
Forum: Vendors 05-05-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 24,094
Posted By mildhog
I'd like 3. PM sent.

I'd like 3. PM sent.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-17-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,241
Posted By mildhog
+1 on the Carbtune

+1 on the Carbtune
Forum: The Garage 03-07-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 30,989
Posted By mildhog
bump

bump
Forum: Face plant 09-15-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 20,941
Posted By mildhog
This is just terrible and I'm so sorry. My...

This is just terrible and I'm so sorry. My prayers go out for you and your family.
Forum: Face plant 07-09-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,407
Posted By mildhog
Glad you're ok. Good instructive video on target...

Glad you're ok. Good instructive video on target fixation and the benefit of using boots. Tennis shoes, etc. might have been a bummer.
Forum: Equipment 04-07-2010, 07:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,187
Posted By mildhog
I wear one in low visibility conditions (dark,...

I wear one in low visibility conditions (dark, rain etc). To add to the dork factor, mine also has blinking LEDs.
Forum: Vendors 03-23-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2,232
Views: 624,648
Posted By mildhog
Got 'em

They look good. Thanks.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-16-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 750
Views: 92,486
Posted By mildhog
Better late than never

Started when I was 53 in 2007. Never rode before that.

1. What was your first bike?
1982 Honda GL500 Silverwing Interstate

2. How do you feel about starting so late?
Kids are grown,...
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