Forum: Day Trippin'
10-23-2010, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 1,476
Views: 533,335
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Forum: Ride reports
10-14-2010, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 28,626
I absolutely *love* my '98 300 eXC. It's not...
I absolutely *love* my '98 300 eXC. It's not exactly (cough, cough...) street legal, but it does have lights and turn signals (plating a dirt bike in the great state of Illinois is kind of a PITA). I...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-08-2010, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,024
Upon further reflection, I retract my earlier...
Upon further reflection, I retract my earlier statements. The whole area sucks chapped raw ass. Especially 421, 321, and 194 (I think) to Val Cruces. Do not, under any circumstances, eat at MacAdoo's...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-07-2010, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,958
1. Stay loose.
2. Let the bike move around...
1. Stay loose.
2. Let the bike move around under you (or "dance", as has already been said).
3. Make all your control inputs smooth; no sudden moves.
4. Get lots of practice.
I'll...
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Forum: Ride reports
10-06-2010, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,024
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Forum: Trials
09-29-2010, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 228
Views: 105,711
I know where there's an Ossa MAR, right in my...
I know where there's an Ossa MAR, right in my home town (pop. 850, central Illinois). It shares the old Town Hall building with a bunch of other old iron...a Rickman Metisse, couple of leading-link...
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Forum: Ride reports
08-04-2010, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 210
Views: 32,528
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Forum: Road warriors
07-07-2010, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,650
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Forum: The Garage
07-06-2010, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,797
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Forum: Road warriors
03-27-2010, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,026
I had an '04 Volusia (same bike except for...
I had an '04 Volusia (same bike except for floorboards vs. pegs and fuel injection vs. carb) Anniversary Edition. Nice bike; I'm not a cruiser-type guy but I fell in love with the looks of the...
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Forum: Regional forums
02-17-2010, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 1,921
Views: 134,441
Is it acceptable if I drop in for a quick...
Is it acceptable if I drop in for a quick "howdy"? I'll be just south in Boone, at the Yamaha FJ East Coast Spring Rally, from Tuesday through Sunday. No need for t-shirt, food, or drink...I'd just...
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Forum: The Garage
02-11-2010, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 788
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Forum: Beasts
04-23-2009, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
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Forum: Beasts
04-22-2009, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 4,878
I'd echo the sentiment that the OP may already...
I'd echo the sentiment that the OP may already have the perfect two-bike-alternative setup. But...
I've owned a lot of bikes over the years. I'm 6'4" with the Tall Touring seat - more than roomy....
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Forum: Beasts
04-22-2009, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Better bar selection.
Speigler makes a...
Better bar selection.
Speigler makes a conversion kit. I think there's another one whose brand name escapes me at the moment.
Try posting the question at http://www.fjowners.com. You'll get...
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Forum: Beasts
12-15-2008, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 5,445
I've done at least a couple of nearly-full-slab...
I've done at least a couple of nearly-full-slab days at an indicated 90-plus on the '04 WeeStrom, fully loaded (stuffed 35-liter Givis and a bunch of camping gear...) in vicious cross-winds. Nearly...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
10-04-2008, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
I'm out for Sunday.
My son clogged up an...
I'm out for Sunday.
My son clogged up an upstairs toilet and then left for school...the flapper valve didn't seal, and I've got 9 hours of slow overrun soaking through my ceiling. Luckily, it...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
10-01-2008, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 580
I rarely commute on any of the bikes. Traffic,...
I rarely commute on any of the bikes. Traffic, weather, gas fumes = no fun. I'm usually in the Stealth Miata. Never had an issue with the i-Pass on the bike though.
BTW, my mistake...you're in...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
10-01-2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 580
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
10-01-2008, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
Sweet!
James - heated seat? Heated gear and...
Sweet!
James - heated seat? Heated gear and grips, my friend. Much more effective. Just sayin'...and yes, the FJ needs attention. You know how bikes get pissy when you don't ride 'em, and the...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-30-2008, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
I'm in for this Sunday, barring catastrophic...
I'm in for this Sunday, barring catastrophic failure. I'll be the guy on the BTOETD (Bike That's Old Enough To Drink) in full color-coordinated fruitgear.
Luckily, I'm secure in my masculinity.
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-30-2008, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 580
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-29-2008, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
I might be able to make this one. The FJ has a...
I might be able to make this one. The FJ has a new AGM battery and needs the exercise; she's been a bit neglected this year and needs her legs stretched. Plus, I owe Savoire Faire lunch. :)
Where...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-29-2008, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 580
Rider Down - Chicago Suburbs
On the morning commute, just before a toll plaza outside Chicago. Northbound Route 355 just south of Army Trail Road, roughly 8 AM.
Rider on a sportbike appeared to have been rear-ended at a...
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Forum: Racing
09-17-2008, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 925
Beg to differ...it rained like hell for a good...
Beg to differ...it rained like hell for a good long time, but cleared up in time to start the MotoGP as scheduled (although the 250 GP was bumped and eventually cancelled altogether). The stands...
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Forum: Beasts
09-10-2008, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,801
It's an adventure just trying to *explain* the...
It's an adventure just trying to *explain* the Wee to those who don't get it.
I ride regularly with a very mixed bag of riders...no one has *ever* given me any crap about the bike. EVER. I also...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-02-2008, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 3,729
Views: 718,233
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Forum: Road warriors
09-01-2008, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 3,729
Views: 718,233
Responses received from the Honda and\or...
Responses received from the Honda and\or Nighthawk forums have run like this:
1. "Run some Seafoam through it." (it's an *electrical* problem, Skippy...) 2. "Charge the battery."
3. "Turn the...
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Forum: Road warriors
09-01-2008, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 10,655
Gentlemen, meet Frank Moore. One of the nicest...
Gentlemen, meet Frank Moore. One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. FormerNortherner, you're right about friends who haven't met yet...I felt the same way at the first FJ Rally I attended. Frank's...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
09-01-2008, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-30-2008, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-29-2008, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
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Forum: Road warriors
08-29-2008, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,779
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Forum: Road warriors
08-29-2008, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,779
(Rossi waves to Danny, Frank, Calvin, and the...
(Rossi waves to Danny, Frank, Calvin, and the rest of the FJ inmates...)
Danny,
Got any postable pics of that trip up FS217 outside Tellico above Bald River Falls? Stick 'em in "Sportbikes on...
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Forum: Road warriors
08-29-2008, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 3,729
Views: 718,233
Need a little NH expert advice...
My GF has an '85 Nighthawk with issues. I'm hoping that perhaps one of you has experienced something like this. It's very odd.
I won't boor you with extensive details, but the bike began to die...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-28-2008, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,696
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-28-2008, 05:01 AM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-27-2008, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
Great. A health-food guy. :)
I may not know...
Great. A health-food guy. :)
I may not know the road nomenclature, but the Lake Bluff Oasis I'm familiar with. OK choice by me. Timing doesn't matter...I'm always early anyway.
I'll be the...
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-27-2008, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,696
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Forum: Central From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States
08-27-2008, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 9,507
Views: 452,565
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