Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
08-19-2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,845
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
06-09-2011, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,803
Road is paved
Somas Bar toward Etna - very narrow sections yet paved - be careful around commute times. I passed through in April '11 - both through Cecilville and Sawyers Bar - the complete loop - and it was all...
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Forum: Equipment
03-16-2011, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 616
No problems with winter for me
For what it's worth, I've been wearing the outfit for the past year fulltime in all conditions and find no problems with staying comfortable in winter weather conditions. I do wear a couple layers...
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Forum: Vendors
01-05-2011, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 11,989
keep 'em coming
4 rolls if available
zip 98027
A great offer and thanks for taking the initiative!
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Forum: GS Boxers
10-29-2010, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 6,348
Touratech
My choice: http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/2268/PN-044-0770/GPS-Mount-Adapter-R1200GS-Adventure
Sure, it blocks the tach below 6K, but it puts the GPS in great line of sight of the road and...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-10-2010, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 6,192
Ditto
Only difference, it was March. Came back with HUGE smile and paid full price on the spot. I took a chance and it paid off.
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-07-2010, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,731
Absolutely
Road or off-road, generally alone, though I always a carry a personal location beacon since even with group rides you can get separated.
The basic question of riding alone may be a metaphor to...
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Forum: GS Boxers
02-05-2010, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 755
Good Experience with RB
I bought a LSR exhaust for my Harley and the folks at RB were responsive and I'm extremely satisfied with the product (six weeks to build the pipe and the most amazing FedEx packing job I have ever...
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Forum: GS Boxers
12-23-2009, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,528
Nuts is good
Even if you are, you are not alone. Besides, what's not to love about touring without carrying a 30mm socket for chain adjustments?
The riding position definitely more friendly on the GSA for...
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Forum: Equipment
12-15-2009, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 541
T-Mo network speed
T-Mobile is currently upgrading to 7.2 Mbps throughout the country and will have 21 Mbps by mid 2010. (http://jkontherun.com/2009/12/08/t-mobile-21-mbps-hspa-network-hands-on/)
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
07-17-2009, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 6,400
Pass/Fail dependent on student
The scoring is very objective, though a novice coach may question a decel moment.
I've had 7 of 12 fail the riding evaluation. Doesn't mean they failed the course; simply means they need to...
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Forum: Ride reports
07-12-2009, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 215
Views: 37,113
Greetings from a Ducati boy
So upon arriving in Salida after a great day of riding in the high elevation thundershowers, we picked a motel near the restaurants (not even close to where we rang up the bar tab :rofl). We were...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
06-08-2009, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 2,860
Riding all day sounds GREAT
I'll be on the way home from the http://www.redwoodrun.com/ - happens every year this way. Everyone ride hard and ride proud.
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Forum: Road warriors
05-15-2009, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,535
Another Gulf option
Walz bike from about 5 years ago
http://www.walz-hardcore-cycles.com/bilder/bikes/lemans/pics.htm
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
04-25-2009, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,521
Where to?
I'm in Issaquah so I'm biased - great schools, great sense of community and a great jumping off point to any number of riding adventures.
30 minutes from Redmond is relative given the commute...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
03-17-2009, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,388
It depends...
Any respectable MSF instructor ought to know there is no right answer to this question. Hence, Unit IV, Section A, of Street Strategies illustrates that there are any number of reasons to choose...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
02-17-2009, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,222
Few dealers will check
There may be exceptions, but a dealer typically is concerned with selling bikes - not what your qualifications are to ride the machine. They don't know if you're licensed (unless they have...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
12-11-2008, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 273
Views: 43,722
Yet another list (of redundant votes)
1. And another vote for CA State Rte 36 (Hwy 101 to I-5) - for giggles, west to east, turn around and ride east to west.
Same road, two great experiences. I've already told my family I want my...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
08-04-2008, 08:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 653
Too many choices
I'd recommend bouncing back and forth between Hwys 97 and 101 as you're traveling north in OR - the coast route in and of itself is interesting, but slow going. Hwys 138, 38 and 126 are worth the...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
07-28-2008, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,533
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Forum: Equipment
06-30-2008, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,406
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
02-25-2008, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,053
Sounds like a bad idea to me.....
Unless they're willing to charge similar fees on people that live in Mcmansions, who consume more in heating fuel and typically further from the urban core (and as a result drive more), then this is...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
02-01-2008, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 834
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
11-14-2007, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 6,143
Recent efforts suffered same fate
Here is some more info on recent efforts. Any interest in contacting the bill sponsors to see if they' re-introduce in '08?
HB 2160...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
11-13-2007, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 94
Views: 6,143
Apparently there's no support in WA
Upon moving back to WA this past summer (after several years in CA), I researched recent bills to allow lane sharing in WA. The two recent bills were: HB3159 (2004) and HB1176 (2005)
I wrote...
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Forum: Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet.
10-16-2007, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 683
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-15-2006, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 4,644
Agreed; however, most commuters know the "flow"...
Agreed; however, most commuters know the "flow" of traffic and have their habits. What bites is when you add their evil spawn, the "tourist" or "early get-away for the weekend non-commuter doofus"...
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
10-15-2006, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,425
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths
08-27-2006, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 5,911
CHP are gracious
June '05 - Thursday night - making time getting out of the bay area as I'm headed north on 101 out of Sonoma County. Splitting lanes on the '01 Sprint ST and enjoying the evening as I head out for a...
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Forum: Equipment
08-19-2006, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 2,799
Have an Apple store nearby?
Apple makes a very simple, easy to use product and you can touch them all at a local Apple retail store - plus get the knowledge and help you need that you wouldn't otherwise get from the...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-03-2006, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 748
Did you ride it yet?
Went by the shop this afternoon for a test ride and just couldn't go in, knowing full well that I wasn't prepared to spend $18.5K for a new sport bike when there's so many choices for time-tested...
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Forum: Road warriors
06-03-2006, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 6,592
Where will it end.....
Ahh, a true sportsman who understands the need to have unique wheels for each situation. This is contagious isht.
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Forum: Road warriors
06-02-2006, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 6,592
Good stable mates
With a '04 FLTRI (Road Glide), I can cruise at low speeds, enjoy the scenery and take my time.
With the '05 F650GSD, I can enjoy the back country, take the twisties and get away.
Then...
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Forum: Road warriors
05-31-2006, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 748
Two at Marin BMW
Got a call today; two units (one black and one mixed red) at the shop. Red to be the shop demonstrator; to be available by this weekend. Rode over this afternoon and took a look - the photos do...
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Forum: Face plant
05-24-2006, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 6,099
Atgatt
Am I hot? Because I'd rather sweat for a couple hours than spend weeks picking scabs to avoid scar tissue.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
05-23-2006, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 652
backpack is the wise choice
Stroller across the pedestrian bridge or many areas in the vendor area will stop traffic worse than Brad Pitt did last year.
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
05-23-2006, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 483
couple of ideas
1. head to Crescent City and take 199 toward Grants Pass; about a mile out of Hiouchi, take the right on road 427 and follow south fork road (take the left at the Y) - head out, take the right before...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
05-20-2006, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 2,892
The name you can't remember
Yup - I'm the one with the Harley hat and the Dakar. Back from a week of riding up north (Six Rivers NF) and practicing. Great photos of Carnegie -- it was a good day and kudos to all who...
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Forum: Road warriors
03-31-2006, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 8,533
'01 Sprint ST
40K miles, no issues. Triumph builds a great machine - not the track bike most guys think they need - keeps up with the sport bikes - most reliable machine I've owned. Great bike to ride all day if...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
03-12-2006, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,829
Post a ride and they will come
Panther - simply make your ride plans public and folks will show. I'm always looking for new territory to cover and usually look on here to see who has plans for the coming week. If it's interesting...
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