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Forum: Road warriors 04-20-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
Ponies, you got this ride down pat. Missus...

Ponies, you got this ride down pat. Missus Sweetwater is high-azz-maintenance but she rides pillion on the C14 no problems, stock seat, grab rails, and this coming from two GS used for many tours.
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Forum: Road warriors 04-15-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
Ponies, you'll like the Connie! It is pretty...

Ponies, you'll like the Connie! It is pretty robust and even with your unlucky track record of tearing things up (ha!) you should be good-to-go! The missus should be happy too :1drink
Forum: The Garage 04-13-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By sweetwater
You're spot on that I've got gobs of extra! The...

You're spot on that I've got gobs of extra! The side story is that I'm using the extra to power my radio station too! Direct answer though, is that I'm running 31' of total wire...

Keeps bikes...
Forum: Road warriors 04-13-2013, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2,277
Views: 370,169
Posted By sweetwater
Sounds like you and the VFR are having a nice...

Sounds like you and the VFR are having a nice get-to-know-you phase! Start planning your summer tours...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-11-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,964
Posted By sweetwater
Missus Sweetwater doesn't ride her own moto, but...

Missus Sweetwater doesn't ride her own moto, but she likes to ride and camp and we were just discussing how weekend tours (two-up) developed our relationship and helped us get to know each other...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 462
Posted By sweetwater
Congrats on your VFR! They are great bikes and I...

Congrats on your VFR! They are great bikes and I made some good memories on my '95. It'll do anything you want, very versatile, still miss the V4 sound.
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,277
Views: 370,169
Posted By sweetwater
Welcome to the land of Corellian Test Pilots! ...

Welcome to the land of Corellian Test Pilots!

Here's my VFR replacement (still miss the Viffer):

http://sweetwaterfarms.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/2010-C14/i-3GdZR4N/0/M/IMG_0211-M.jpg...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,482
Posted By sweetwater
I love that Viffer! Never seen one like yours...

I love that Viffer! Never seen one like yours live but my '95 750VFR was great! Great bikes :D
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
To continue Rocker59's thoughts, the only time I...

To continue Rocker59's thoughts, the only time I ride with anyone else is if I am with one of my brothers. Very, very rare these days :cry

Like most other ADV and ST riders, I spend plenty of...
Forum: Road warriors 04-10-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
I have to agree with Rocker59's points as he...

I have to agree with Rocker59's points as he describes my riding style rather well (my friends' have similar habits too). Of course, my distance per year is low lately due to "life" but that is...
Forum: Road warriors 04-08-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
Nice weather JohnnyTh!

Nice weather JohnnyTh!
Forum: Road warriors 04-07-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
As some departments move forward, ours moves...

As some departments move forward, ours moves backwards...from superb BMMW RTs to HD FLHs. Why, why, why? The Connie looks good, performs exceptionally well, and certainly has superior service and...
Forum: Road warriors 04-06-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,685
Posted By sweetwater
Gadget Girl, I like the way you roll! My two boys...

Gadget Girl, I like the way you roll! My two boys have both done a lot of dirt riding with me and their uncles, but neither cares too much for riding in general. Maybe, just maybe, if I had a little...
Forum: Road warriors 04-06-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
WaveyD, how about: Corellian Test Pilot. I...

WaveyD, how about: Corellian Test Pilot.

I like that almost as much as Cannon Ballers.

DogsRoot, nice haiku...missus Sweetwater was :rofl
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
Remember lads, all haiku must reference nature in...

Remember lads, all haiku must reference nature in some way :1drink
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
Blue sky above now Motorbike leans into curve ...

Blue sky above now
Motorbike leans into curve
Sport touring is wow!
Forum: Equipment 04-05-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,213
Posted By sweetwater
Overall, the situation is very interesting, and...

Overall, the situation is very interesting, and would make a good case study.

IF I were a bigwig at BridgeStone, I would strongly consider a marketing scheme in which the company did something...
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,849
Posted By sweetwater
I like both bikes, but I think I'd gravitate to...

I like both bikes, but I think I'd gravitate to the Street, in white if a 2013!
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
EmptiMind, I like that bike!

EmptiMind, I like that bike!
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 984
Posted By sweetwater
I read this whole thread thinking I'd try and...

I read this whole thread thinking I'd try and convince you to keep the C14 (I love mine, I'm biased).

After considering the psychological effect of newbikeitis, I now believe it is time to go...
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
It does look familiar...like mine, but cleaner! ...

It does look familiar...like mine, but cleaner!

I'm almost motivated to tackle a detail job. If I can wash bike really well once a year then all is well in my world. It is worth it just to get a...
Forum: Equipment 04-05-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,213
Posted By sweetwater
Stu hit the nail on the head...BT45 is H rated,...

Stu hit the nail on the head...BT45 is H rated, not quite enough for the OP's bike (OP from other forum, not ADV). No way I'd try that on my bike. Overall I've had good luck with BridgeStones over...
Forum: Road warriors 04-05-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
No badges looks slick indeed! Good eye FI,...

No badges looks slick indeed!

Good eye FI, but I think those are CB's roadrage-cager eliminators mounted on the port fairing (seeing as how he ditched the factory torpedo tube).

:rofl
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 14,414
Posted By sweetwater
Good luck with the repair and thanks for the kool...

Good luck with the repair and thanks for the kool pics. I love the western scenery.
Forum: Ride reports 04-04-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,851
Posted By sweetwater
Looks like a blast! Thanks for the RR so far and...

Looks like a blast! Thanks for the RR so far and the Husky review.
Forum: Road warriors 04-04-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
CB, you really get out there and r-i-d-e! My...

CB, you really get out there and r-i-d-e! My sucky job doesn't lend itself to moto-commuting and I'm jealous. In the past, I rode everyday and going home was just an excuse for a little excursion. It...
Forum: Road warriors 04-03-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
I wish mine was as clean as WSikorski's! Looks...

I wish mine was as clean as WSikorski's! Looks good...I keep getting the chance to ride, always in the rain or drizzle.

Now, I do have the beer thing down, Lone Rider's Shotgun Betty, but I rest...
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,946
Posted By sweetwater
Thanks for the update Unleaded! I am glad this...

Thanks for the update Unleaded! I am glad this bike worked out for you. Hidden jewel of a bike...
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,417
Posted By sweetwater
The Blackbird, in black, with Corbin bags, always...

The Blackbird, in black, with Corbin bags, always looked ready to take on the world to me...very Batman looking, very tough.

Kool thread!
Forum: Road warriors 04-02-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 98,262
Posted By sweetwater
Intersting thread but I only looked at some...

Intersting thread but I only looked at some pages...

When I was still on a VFR, my youngest brother used his CBR600 as a capable SPORT-tourer. Since the VFR has changed so much, I'd consider a...
Forum: Road warriors 03-31-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
OK then, I haven't seen the Diamond Red, but you...

OK then, I haven't seen the Diamond Red, but you guys with silver have a nice subtle hue too.

If I were a man of $$$ I'd try out a set of flat black plastics just to give a raw edge. My brother...
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
WOW! I haven't seen arabian red live but it does...

WOW! I haven't seen arabian red live but it does look good, really good, and not at all subtle. I can see why it is attracting attention. You guys might need the Muzzy Cloaking Device.
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
In spite of the badazz green paint, I still...

In spite of the badazz green paint, I still prefer '10 Neptune Blue. Like the rest of the choices for the Connie, it is subtle. I might be imagining this but the big blue bike doesn't attract a lot...
Forum: Road warriors 03-24-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
WOW! That Kawa Green is something else. It would...

WOW! That Kawa Green is something else. It would probably get me in trouble with the Highway Patrol.
Forum: Road warriors 03-23-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
Catching up on this thread and laughing about the...

Catching up on this thread and laughing about the OEM tyres howling. Even the missus said something about it, comparing the noise to worn Tourances on the GS. Pretty good lean indicators I suppose.
...
Forum: The Garage 03-17-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By sweetwater
Quick follow up: Deltran 15amp Solar Battery...

Quick follow up:

Deltran 15amp Solar Battery Tender, one for each bike, working very well in my storage area. I would recommend this product to friends.
Forum: Road warriors 01-08-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
And as far as justifying motorbike expenses goes,...

And as far as justifying motorbike expenses goes, it is easy for me: the missus buys shoes and I ignore it so she ignores my frivolous spending...symbiotic happiness as long as she is rocking her...
Forum: Road warriors 01-08-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,302
Views: 189,461
Posted By sweetwater
I originally figured $100/HP but Cognosticator...

I originally figured $100/HP but Cognosticator throws down a convincing documented $44/HP...cheap grunt IMO.
Forum: Road warriors 12-30-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,178
Posted By sweetwater
I have to chime in again, and more strongly than...

I have to chime in again, and more strongly than before...my Sporty was excellent in all conditions especially when equipped with Corbin two-up Gunfighter seat (I dated freakishly wild women) and...
Forum: Road warriors 12-29-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,946
Posted By sweetwater
I think Unleaded uncovered a jewel of a bike and...

I think Unleaded uncovered a jewel of a bike and I find the styling really cool. Something about the way the fairing melts into itself from the front to the back looks super slick, super classy, and...
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