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Forum: Ride reports 04-07-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 23,239
Posted By steve3b3
I found your RR by chance in one of my occasional...

I found your RR by chance in one of my occasional forays into the ride reports area. I'm subscribed and looking forward to more of your journey.

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-26-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,164
Posted By steve3b3
+1! you've gotta be shitting me! 58 and...

+1!
you've gotta be shitting me!
58 and talking about a "last bike"?
Unless you've got an unavoidable appointment with a bridge abutment or something, I'd think in the 20 year-in-the-future range...
Forum: Face plant 11-20-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,930
Posted By steve3b3
In the first crash, it sounds to me like you've...

In the first crash, it sounds to me like you've got a handle on what you did wrong.
My impression is that they were two dissimilar incidences.
Question: in the second incident, is it possible that...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-21-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,235
Posted By steve3b3
When I did my SS1K, we went out to PA from MA and...

When I did my SS1K, we went out to PA from MA and back.
If I dd another, I'd not use the stock seat, and I'd install a throttle lock. At the end of the ride, my tank still had 300Mi range, but my...
Forum: Face plant 10-08-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 42,080
Posted By steve3b3
Wishing all the best in your recovery. I have...

Wishing all the best in your recovery.
I have no experience with injuries such as yours, but am hopeful that your leg can be saved

Steve
Forum: Face plant 10-08-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,306
Posted By steve3b3
I corner marshal at Loudon for the LRRS races. ...

I corner marshal at Loudon for the LRRS races.
It seems that we've been taking more riders into the IMC as a check on their wellness after crashes.
At the very least, if a rider takes a nap on the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-18-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,649
Posted By steve3b3
Yep. That's why I do a head-check. Did that one...

Yep. That's why I do a head-check. Did that one as I started moving over, so he startled me a bit, but I WAS looking, he was moving faster, and it all worked out. I don't get upset about this...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-17-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,649
Posted By steve3b3
Riding down the Mass Pike this morning on the...

Riding down the Mass Pike this morning on the Strom.
I'm usually doing about 75 indicated in the right lane, and that's where I was this morning.
I came upon a slow mover in the right lane, and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-17-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,198
Posted By steve3b3
Have you tried having custom plugs made? ...

Have you tried having custom plugs made?

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-17-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,198
Posted By steve3b3
Another :thumbup to earplugs. Almost every time...

Another :thumbup to earplugs.
Almost every time I'm on the bike they go in.
I used to ride with music, but THAT's a PIA..

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-17-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,651
Posted By steve3b3
Last week I got distracted by my trip odometer...

Last week I got distracted by my trip odometer after a gas stop.
Head-down resetting it, and looked up to stopped traffic!
Locked up the rear brake,and managed to keep the Strom straight enough to...
Forum: Day Trippin' 07-16-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,363
Posted By steve3b3
Great Trip Report

Brad,

I'm glad I found your trip report.
You took excellent pictures, and they make me want to visit.
I don't know how you found the time for the trip, but I know I've got to carve it out of my...
Forum: Face plant 06-23-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 24,875
Posted By steve3b3
Terry, I'm wishing you all the best in your...

Terry,

I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery.

Steve
Forum: Road warriors 06-12-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,169
Posted By steve3b3
I have an '04 that I bought new in '04, with 98K...

I have an '04 that I bought new in '04, with 98K on it, and can't say that I've ever experienced the dreaded weave.

It's a heavy bike until you're going over about 10mph, and then it seems to shed...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-06-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,665
Posted By steve3b3
As do Tourmaster Defender suits. So far, I've...

As do Tourmaster Defender suits. So far, I've got 3 years on mine, melted pant leg and all. I wear them over FirstGear HT overpants, which were waterproof once-upon-a-time... The real secret is to...
Forum: Face plant 05-21-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,285
Posted By steve3b3
Wishing the best for his recovery. Steve

Wishing the best for his recovery.

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-29-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6,433
Views: 1,236,399
Posted By steve3b3
No manual transmission, but my three took their...

No manual transmission, but my three took their driver's test in my celebrity wagon. If they can parallel park, K-turn that, they can drive anything!
They've done pretty good since, too.

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-15-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,412
Views: 183,649
Posted By steve3b3
I think the answer to that is "No one...

I think the answer to that is "No one knows".
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-05-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,738
Posted By steve3b3
I've used a pair of Sony ear buds in the past...

I've used a pair of Sony ear buds in the past with limited success. They work okay, but the wires tend to catch on things and eventually pull the earbuds out of my ears.
On longer trips I still...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-05-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,212
Posted By steve3b3
Well, I'm waiting for a bit of warm weather in...

Well, I'm waiting for a bit of warm weather in order to park the truck.
I'm usually on the bike from early April till Dec, so that won't change. What "will" change is that I'll be on the V-Strom...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 03-03-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,069
Posted By steve3b3
Dunkin Donuts Steve

Dunkin Donuts

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-16-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,513
Posted By steve3b3
I couldn't get a ticket at the Providence RI...

I couldn't get a ticket at the Providence RI garage a few years ago and had to park in long term parking.

Yesterday, I found a Suzuki sport bike on the 5'th level of the Central Parking garage at...
Forum: Ride reports 12-30-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 76,597
Posted By steve3b3
Nice ride report! I made the detour to the...

Nice ride report!

I made the detour to the Sunset Crater and Wupatki ruins back in 81 while on a company business trip, and remember that well. The sign telling the audience that the lava filled...
Forum: Road warriors 12-29-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,198
Posted By steve3b3
I read the first page, so please forgive me if it...

I read the first page, so please forgive me if it has already been said.

I ride a Honda ST1300 normally. 96000 miles so far, and still going strong. If that kind of motorcycling is your bag, get...
Forum: Road warriors 12-29-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
Posted By steve3b3
The SV650 has a great motor. I raced it for a...

The SV650 has a great motor. I raced it for a few years, and loved it. ...Enough to buy a DL650, which has the same basic motor on a semi-DS frame.
Both are sweet bikes, and will provide tons of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-18-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 6,433
Views: 1,236,399
Posted By steve3b3
That's kind of funny. I got my MC license in NJ...

That's kind of funny. I got my MC license in NJ in 1974, and after showing him the hand signals, I had to do a figure-8 within some lines on the pavement.

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-18-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,244
Posted By steve3b3
Obviously, one should do what one is comfortable...

Obviously, one should do what one is comfortable with, but I have to ask why would you scrimp on your helmet based on what you're planning to do? You can grind your face down just as nicely at 30mph...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-15-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 24,053
Posted By steve3b3
Well, two days ago at 20 degrees, the key...

Well, two days ago at 20 degrees, the key wouldn't turn in the Strom.
the next day was 30 and we were good to go.
My personal best is 27 on the ST1300, with heated grips. Heated jacket and gloves...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-15-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 22,109
Posted By steve3b3
:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl
Forum: Face plant 10-31-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,390
Posted By steve3b3
Zecatfish, Good news that your son is going to...

Zecatfish,
Good news that your son is going to be okay.
I was wondering, what does Rock say about the accident?
Has he analyzed what he could have done to prevent this or to make it less...
Forum: Road warriors 10-27-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,268
Posted By steve3b3
None of the bikes that Cakeeater showed have...

None of the bikes that Cakeeater showed have aggressive ergonomics.
You'd learn to "slouch" but it isn't uncomfortable.
I do that on my ST1300.
You can also get handlebar risers to move the bars...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 10-12-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,983
Posted By steve3b3
Your friend was shining you on. I've got plenty...

Your friend was shining you on. I've got plenty of friends who wear safety vests.

More importantly:
Where in Canada?
Where in the Northeast?
When?

Steve
Forum: Face plant 10-12-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,868
Posted By steve3b3
I stopped taking my bike into a DEALER who had...

I stopped taking my bike into a DEALER who had non-DOT beanie helmets for sale in their accessories dept. WTF? You'd think they'd want to keep their customers around for awhile...
I ride ATGATT,...
Forum: Face plant 09-09-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,192
Posted By steve3b3
I work at a track as a corner marshal and have...

I work at a track as a corner marshal and have been surprised at the amount of denial that occurs after a crash.
A couple of race weekends ago, two guys crashed going into a turn. One popped up...
Forum: Ride reports 09-08-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 26,099
Posted By steve3b3
My new desktop background! Nice trip, and nice...

My new desktop background!
Nice trip, and nice write-up.

Steve
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 09-07-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,768
Posted By steve3b3
94,000 street miles over 7 years since I've been...

94,000 street miles over 7 years since I've been back have been accident-free.
Track miles don't count.

Steve
Forum: Beasts 08-30-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 122,050
Posted By steve3b3
I've subscribed as well. I've got an '07 that...

I've subscribed as well.
I've got an '07 that I've recently purchased, and any/all info on the bike is helpful.

Steve
Forum: Beasts 08-30-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 16,612
Posted By steve3b3
I actually went TO a wee. I have an '04 ST1300...

I actually went TO a wee.
I have an '04 ST1300 with ~93K on it. I was looking for something a bit more "flickable" and loved the engine on my SV650 track bike. I found an '07 in Waltham last...
Forum: Road warriors 08-22-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,844
Posted By steve3b3
SCAM. Reply that he PayPal cash to his "Agent"...

SCAM.
Reply that he PayPal cash to his "Agent" and that person can lay it in your hand if/when they pick up the bike. Maybe he can insist that his "agent" sign up for PayPal.

Steve
Forum: Road warriors 08-17-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,075
Posted By steve3b3
Energizer ST

I bought my '04 ST in July of '04, and have had it ever since.
93.5K to date.
So that makes 7 years, so far.:clap

Steve
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