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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths Today, 03:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,610
Posted By SloMo228
That's how his defense attorney(s) will spin it,...

That's how his defense attorney(s) will spin it, anyway. I've been diagnosed with ADD and clinical depression but I manage not to try to murder anyone either - I'd never even consider it an excuse...
Forum: Thumpers Today, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15,962
Views: 1,928,695
Posted By SloMo228
Hmm... The price is right, but I also want...

Hmm... The price is right, but I also want something that fits and is OK quality. I just ordered a Clarke tank (since I really wanted a black tank and they're the only ones that make 'em, otherwise...
Forum: Thumpers Today, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15,962
Views: 1,928,695
Posted By SloMo228
Has anyone here ever used the foam/cover combos...

Has anyone here ever used the foam/cover combos available on eBay?

Here's an example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121104536046?item=121104536046&viewitem=&vxp=mtr

If you have, was it worth the...
Forum: Old's Cool Yesterday, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 797
Posted By SloMo228
I've seen, somewhere, a write-up on someone who...

I've seen, somewhere, a write-up on someone who dualsported a GL1000 and even raced it on an MX track. I don't see why a GL1100 would be any different. The weight isn't that much more than the big...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States Yesterday, 11:15 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,987
Posted By SloMo228
Last tag was the Packard Proving Grounds, in (I...

Last tag was the Packard Proving Grounds, in (I believe) Shelby Township. North of 22 Mile on Van Dyke.

As for the current tag, I'll give a hint - it's technically a "Kirk" rather than a...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States Yesterday, 10:20 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 5,987
Posted By SloMo228
Tag!

Had the morning off and it was nice out, so I went and got the tag:

http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q754/s_watmore/IMG_20130521_111036_zps2d6a0d9b.jpg

And here's the new one:
...
Forum: Americas Yesterday, 07:34 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 29,952
Posted By SloMo228
Love it. Have fun on the trail! :clap:clap

Love it. Have fun on the trail! :clap:clap
Forum: Road warriors Yesterday, 07:33 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 40,234
Posted By SloMo228
Good luck, my '78 GL1000 was a basketcase too. ...

Good luck, my '78 GL1000 was a basketcase too. Actually, two basketcases - one bike with a good engine and a wrecked frame, and one bike with a good frame and wrecked engine. It was worth the...
Forum: Equipment 05-20-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 420
Posted By SloMo228
They don't really seem to have any more...

They don't really seem to have any more protection than a regular work boot / combat boot / hiking boot. I like my riding boots to at least have a little bit of armor around the ankle and preferably...
Forum: The Garage 05-20-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,402
Posted By SloMo228
You're going to want a lot more lighting than 3...

You're going to want a lot more lighting than 3 fluorescent lights. I have two of the double tube units with 3' T8 bulbs, each putting out ~2,000 lumens, plus an additional 8 bulb sockets, in each...
Forum: Face plant 05-19-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,107
Posted By SloMo228
I think that's right. When I took mine (granted,...

I think that's right. When I took mine (granted, it was a decade ago) people dropped a couple times during the exercises but one person failed the test just for putting a foot down.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-18-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,613
Posted By SloMo228
I've had a Goldwing since I was 19! Not a comfy...

I've had a Goldwing since I was 19! Not a comfy one, though... :D
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-13-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,994
Posted By SloMo228
I think the best advice is just to get rid of the...

I think the best advice is just to get rid of the stupid things. I had the "pleasure" of riding a floorboard-and-heel-toe-shifter-equipped GL1500 once on a ride down to TN. It was terrible. Maybe...
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,794
Posted By SloMo228
Looks pretty cool. I'm tempted to preorder one,...

Looks pretty cool. I'm tempted to preorder one, but I will probably wait until they come out and reviewers get a chance to look at them before I decide.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6,475
Views: 1,242,086
Posted By SloMo228
We finally have warm weather in Michigan now, and...

We finally have warm weather in Michigan now, and while I ride all year round, all the fair-weather riders are out in droves now. It's a double-edged sword because cagers are starting to look for...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,162
Posted By SloMo228
I wasn't riding at the time, but once a few years...

I wasn't riding at the time, but once a few years back, I was on my way home from watching a hockey game. I was stopped at a light and noticed on the curb a 12-pack of Coors. It was about 2 in the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-02-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,935
Posted By SloMo228
I'm all for it. I think the only real way to...

I'm all for it. I think the only real way to make driving safer for people is to make them pay attention to driving. Just like the traffic experiments mentioned above show, when people have to...
Forum: Thumpers 05-02-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 15,962
Views: 1,928,695
Posted By SloMo228
Question for those of you who have the Guts...

Question for those of you who have the Guts Racing seat foam - what firmness did you get and how does it compare to the stock foam? I will be getting new foam and a cover from Guts instead of Seat...
Forum: Equipment 04-26-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 967
Posted By SloMo228
I've never used them, but I have looked at them...

I've never used them, but I have looked at them in a shop. The riding shoes are better than a normal shoe, but I'd rate them lower than a good sturdy work or hiking boot.
Forum: Americas 04-26-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 29,952
Posted By SloMo228
I'm in. Looks like a fun trip. If you need...

I'm in. Looks like a fun trip. If you need another pair of XL500 shocks, I have a set somewhere, packed up in a box in the garage. I'm in the middle of moving but if you need another set let me...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-26-2013, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,054
Posted By SloMo228
Nice find! I have always wanted to pick up one...

Nice find! I have always wanted to pick up one of those. I just love the look of them. If you do restore it, make sure you post up pics for the rest of us! :D
Forum: Road warriors 04-21-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,512
Posted By SloMo228
Sorry to hear about the wreck but glad to hear...

Sorry to hear about the wreck but glad to hear you came out of it in one piece. Hopefully you don't run into any troubles with the other driver's insurance - and don't sign any settlement agreement...
Forum: Equipment 04-19-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,138
Posted By SloMo228
Helmet: HJC IS-Max. The integrated sunshade is...

Helmet: HJC IS-Max. The integrated sunshade is priceless for commuting and just riding in general. I likely won't ever buy another helmet without one. Very handy for me because I wear glasses and...
Forum: Airheads 04-18-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 629
Posted By SloMo228
I've had a bit of experience with refinishing...

I've had a bit of experience with refinishing chrome surfaces, in a DIY capacity only. From what I've read and heard, the best thing to do would be to take them to a plating shop and have them strip...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-18-2013, 06:01 AM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,782
Posted By SloMo228
Woodward, passing north through Highland Park. ...

Woodward, passing north through Highland Park. So not really in Detroit, but that town is worse than most of Detroit anyway. I've had issues on the Davison, too, but this is the first time anyone's...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-17-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,782
Posted By SloMo228
It's a little different in Detroit

Had an odd one today. I was on my way home from work, I was coming home late and a big storm front was rolling in. I was trying to make some time since the weather forecast was calling for possible...
Forum: Road warriors 04-17-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 590
Posted By SloMo228
I haven't ridden any of the other tires on your...

I haven't ridden any of the other tires on your list, but I do have a set of the BT45 Battlaxes on my '78 GL1000 and they are very good, in my opinion. They stick well enough for me to be able to...
Forum: Thumpers 04-16-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15,962
Views: 1,928,695
Posted By SloMo228
My '96 SE has passenger pegs. Looks like you can...

My '96 SE has passenger pegs. Looks like you can still buy them new, but they're going to cost you a little bit:...
Forum: Thumpers 04-15-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 347
Posted By SloMo228
I usually just squeeze them shut with a pair of...

I usually just squeeze them shut with a pair of pliers... They don't usually come out. I will sometimes solder the connection as well, never had one pull out then.
Forum: Old's Cool 04-15-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 926
Posted By SloMo228
Those are some pretty cool old manuals. And the...

Those are some pretty cool old manuals. And the bike isn't too shabby either!
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-13-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By SloMo228
Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just have to get...

Thanks for the info. Guess I'll just have to get out on some rides this spring/summer and learn the hard way.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 04-11-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By SloMo228
Dirt training course near SE Mich?

I Googled this already but didn't turn up much. I've been riding street for about 10 years but just bought a DR350 and would like to get started riding some dirt. I could just go out on my own and...
Forum: Hacks 04-10-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 554
Posted By SloMo228
It's been done quite a few times, and the old...

It's been done quite a few times, and the old 'Wings definitely have enough grunt to haul a sidecar around. www.ngwclub.com is the best resource on the net for GL1000s and GL1100s, get on there and...
Forum: The Garage 04-09-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5,448
Views: 2,191,525
Posted By SloMo228
The old-school ice axe is a nice touch.

The old-school ice axe is a nice touch.
Forum: The Garage 04-08-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 5,448
Views: 2,191,525
Posted By SloMo228
All these pics are giving me serious shop envy. ...

All these pics are giving me serious shop envy. I'm becoming a homeowner for the first time at the end of this month and I'm really looking forward to moving out of my ramshackle rental garage and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-07-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,050
Posted By SloMo228
Old nickname from back in college. Nothing to do...

Old nickname from back in college. Nothing to do with riding, it had more to do with how long it took me to shotgun a beer. I was more of a marathoner than a sprinter. Although it could apply to...
Forum: The Garage 04-04-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,545
Posted By SloMo228
Awesome project. Simple design, good execution,...

Awesome project. Simple design, good execution, and great efficient use of space. I will have to keep this filed away in the back of my mind...
Forum: Equipment 04-04-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 96,356
Posted By SloMo228
I must be lucky with waterproof gear, too. ...

I must be lucky with waterproof gear, too. Recently rode from MI to TN, in a storm front the whole way. Not torrential rain but steady and windy too so it was hitting me from every angle, and I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-04-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 19,270
Posted By SloMo228
Maybe a Conestoga...

Maybe a Conestoga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conestoga_wagon) wagon?
Forum: Thumpers 04-03-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15,962
Views: 1,928,695
Posted By SloMo228
I don't really know anything about the pumper...

I don't really know anything about the pumper carb, but I know enough about carbs in general to tell you that that's an idle adjustment screw. It just sets the bottom limit on the throttle travel so...
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