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Forum: Road warriors 06-06-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,579
Posted By JeffPM
The street triple without a doubt. I had an SV...

The street triple without a doubt. I had an SV too' so I'm recommending the STR just because I presently own one. I don't think the buy in price is too high. Once you start upgrading suspension on an...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-26-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 619
Posted By JeffPM
Me and a couple of friends will be doing it in...

Me and a couple of friends will be doing it in August, 19-23. Not sure of the exact route yet, though the other guys are on strictly street bikes.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 05-23-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,453
Posted By JeffPM
I'll be up as I got a weekend pass as a Christmas...

I'll be up as I got a weekend pass as a Christmas present. I plan on the Saturday for the AHRMA the following weekend, too.
Forum: Road warriors 04-27-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,342
Posted By JeffPM
Avoid any Duc with a plastic gas tank.

Avoid any Duc with a plastic gas tank.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-13-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,398
Posted By JeffPM
I'm a vintage rider, but have been spoiled by...

I'm a vintage rider, but have been spoiled by modern day bikes. I grew up on dirt bikes back in the 70's and would love to get some of the models I had back then and models I couldn't afford but...
Forum: Beasts 04-13-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 775
Posted By JeffPM
I'll take a swing at this. While I did not own a...

I'll take a swing at this. While I did not own a Gran Canyon I did own a Ducati e900, which was the predecessor of the Gran Canyon. The air cooled Ducati motors are very strong and parts are still...
Forum: Road warriors 04-06-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,145
Posted By JeffPM
I have a Street Triple R and LOVE IT! It is the...

I have a Street Triple R and LOVE IT! It is the most fun street bike I have ever owned. In fact, I'm surprised I haven't lost my license yet (knock on wood). I'm 5'11" and 165 and the bike fits me...
Forum: Beasts 04-06-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 909
Posted By JeffPM
Good luck with your issues and keep us updated on...

Good luck with your issues and keep us updated on the results you get with your second hand ECU and new battery.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-17-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 327
Posted By JeffPM
Very Nice! I had one just like it when I was in...

Very Nice! I had one just like it when I was in college.
Forum: Day Trippin' 03-03-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,072
Posted By JeffPM
Great report, thanks for taking us along. It...

Great report, thanks for taking us along. It makes me miss the desert southwest.
Forum: Trials 03-03-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,768
Posted By JeffPM
Good job! My first bike was Honda TL125 and I've...

Good job! My first bike was Honda TL125 and I've always loved trials bikes. The TY series are fun bikes and maybe someday the right one will be available for the cost of a twelve-pack.
Forum: Beasts 03-03-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,676
Posted By JeffPM
Nice purchase. I owned it's predecesor the e900...

Nice purchase. I owned it's predecesor the e900 or elefant. The motors are bullet-proof. One bike I do regret selling.
Forum: Trials 11-29-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,314
Posted By JeffPM
Is the Top Gear version available on the net?

Is the Top Gear version available on the net?
Forum: Road warriors 11-24-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 80,733
Posted By JeffPM
'03 SV650 naked. Lots of great reviews and I...

'03 SV650 naked. Lots of great reviews and I bought it without a test ride. The motor was fine and the brakes 'ok'. But the suspension was terrible and because of the ergonomics I was in pain after...
Forum: Equipment 11-07-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,577
Posted By JeffPM
End of an era

Bought this tube of simichrome back in '79 or '80. I finally used the last of it, here it is before hitting the garbage bin:

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r405/jmoorbeck/P1020342.jpg
...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-25-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By JeffPM
I got to see them when they arrived in Milwaukee....

I got to see them when they arrived in Milwaukee. It was great to see all those bikes and hear them run.
Forum: 2 smokers 08-03-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,001
Posted By JeffPM
Very, very nice!

Very, very nice!
Forum: 2 smokers 07-06-2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,463
Posted By JeffPM
If I ever had the extra money to purchase a...

If I ever had the extra money to purchase a collector bike, this would be the one. It is simply beautiful! Thanks for posting all the photos.
Forum: Beasts 07-03-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By JeffPM
Good for you! I have exactly the same plan and...

Good for you! I have exactly the same plan and hope to make it happen next year.
Forum: Road warriors 06-30-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4,547
Views: 715,379
Posted By JeffPM
Very interesting bike. I like the looks and I am...

Very interesting bike. I like the looks and I am in the market for a mid-sized bike that could be used for commuting to work as well as some touring. One of the my concerns is the power. I realize 50...
Forum: Road warriors 06-13-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,521
Posted By JeffPM
Yes, I still can! At least as far as I can...

Yes, I still can! At least as far as I can recall.....

1974 Honda TL 125
1978 Honda XL 250S
1976 Triumph T160 Trident
Honda FT500 Ascot
1989 Kawasaki KLR 650
1994 Ducati Elefant 900
Suzuki...
Forum: Beasts 06-10-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By JeffPM
Looks like a nice bike, but I'd agree the price...

Looks like a nice bike, but I'd agree the price seems a little high. I'd also agree that an '07 + is worth looking for.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-22-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,267
Posted By JeffPM
I haven't seen it before, so thanks for the link....

I haven't seen it before, so thanks for the link. Hope I'm still riding when I'm 70!
Forum: Road warriors 04-13-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,000
Posted By JeffPM
A couple of suggestions for the OP, you might...

A couple of suggestions for the OP, you might want to have a look at a Yamaha FZ8 or an SV 650 or a new '12 WeeStrom. Another possibility is to throw some money at your present Wee. Upgrade the...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-10-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By JeffPM
The stock pipes were quiet, but as others have...

The stock pipes were quiet, but as others have suggested they weighed a ton and finding a good one today will be difficult. The FMF suggestion was a good one. I had a SuperTrapp on my '78 XL 250 back...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 1,653
Views: 393,716
Posted By JeffPM
Wow, that is set up really well! Nice job.

Wow, that is set up really well! Nice job.
Forum: Road warriors 03-03-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,822
Posted By JeffPM
+1

+1
Forum: Trials 02-21-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By JeffPM
I do remember the Xduser mufflers. Here's a link...

I do remember the Xduser mufflers. Here's a link to a picture of one on a Hodaka: http://www.bikeboneyard.com/hodaka%20100%20r.JPG

They're not available anymore as far as I know. Not sure what...
Forum: Road warriors 02-21-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,036
Posted By JeffPM
Nice! My friend has an ST and loves it. Enjoy.

Nice! My friend has an ST and loves it. Enjoy.
Forum: Old's Cool 01-21-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,551
Posted By JeffPM
You'll have to have it running for Jason and...

You'll have to have it running for Jason and Crystal.
Forum: Day Trippin' 01-19-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,309
Posted By JeffPM
It's been 10 years since I left Tucson, I do miss...

It's been 10 years since I left Tucson, I do miss all the riding. Good to see some water and snow up there. I tried once to find that trail but I didn't have a very good map, nor a great sense of...
Forum: Old's Cool 11-18-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,927
Posted By JeffPM
1973 Honda TL 125 with the blue and silver tank....

1973 Honda TL 125 with the blue and silver tank. I spent one of the best summer's of my life on that bike between freshman and sophmore year in high school.
Forum: Old's Cool 11-10-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By JeffPM
The '78s ran 23" front wheels. I bought one brand...

The '78s ran 23" front wheels. I bought one brand new back in the day as a high school graduation present to myself. I would just keep an eye out on Ebay and craigslist, I'm sure something will turn...
Forum: Beasts 10-30-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,376
Posted By JeffPM
Laugh LOL! That's him.

LOL! That's him.
Forum: Trials 10-20-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,121
Posted By JeffPM
Great little bikes, the OPs bike looks just like...

Great little bikes, the OPs bike looks just like mine that I bought for $700 in 1975. They weren't rare and I see them come up often enough. Conditions range from barely above parts bikes to really...
Forum: Road warriors 10-19-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 20,645
Posted By JeffPM
Well, I already have one my '09 Street Triple R...

Well, I already have one my '09 Street Triple R for riding in the twisties and the occasional track day. The second would be something for touring and I like the Suzuki Bandit 1250. The third is...
Forum: Beasts 10-19-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,376
Posted By JeffPM
Don't recall exactly. Might have been a guy up in...

Don't recall exactly. Might have been a guy up in Flagstaff, his name is Alan.
Forum: Beasts 10-17-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,376
Posted By JeffPM
Here's a couple of older pics. Sadly, I sold the...

Here's a couple of older pics. Sadly, I sold the bike in 2003. Both pics from a trip to northern Baja in 2000 or 2001.

http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r405/jmoorbeck/baja3.jpg
...
Forum: Road warriors 10-11-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 656
Views: 142,257
Posted By JeffPM
Great Pic! I was out around Spring Green on...

Great Pic! I was out around Spring Green on Saturday. You couldn't ask for more perfect weather.
Forum: Road warriors 08-27-2011, 12:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,419
Posted By JeffPM
I'd suggest a 900 Monster if you have your heart...

I'd suggest a 900 Monster if you have your heart set on a Ducati. But, it is a love/hate relationship. I had a '94 Ducati Elefant (a Cagiva product with a Ducati 900 motor) and it was a fun bike with...
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