Adventure in Ohio?

Discussion in 'Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States' started by somecallmetim, Nov 14, 2003.

  1. muddyrabbit

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  2. Danjal

    Danjal Insert wit here.

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    If you managed to get through,there's not enough call volume yet.
  3. muddyrabbit

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  4. buildit

    buildit Guns, bikes and Bows

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    Just called all three, ad to leave messages for McGregor and Reece but told receptionist for the other three that as a long time motorcyclist and someone who has benefitted from a return rider class they are greatly needed. That allowing those funds used by the MSF classes was a disservice to motorcyclist and other motorists because of the decrease in public safety that would result.:deal
  5. ArmyJoe

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  6. muddyrabbit

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  7. sion

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    I agree with d mc gee, Steve...none of the drills are so arduous that they cant be done with a big bike. I did this course on the Magna, which is 600 lbs (of awesome! :lol3) and is not particularly good at turning...never dropped it once. In my class, there was a guy on a Harley bagger that was dragging hard parts on one of the cornering drills. You'll be fine on the GSA. And I'd think that the skills/drills transfer more readily from the big bike to the small, rather than vice versa.



    Cool. I'm looking forward to it....specially if you'll be able to offer an ADV/buddy discount :deal
  8. sion

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    you won't. take your main street bike is my suggestion.



    way to go. I made sure to mention having take the MSF classes and being a long time motorcyclist in my emails.
  9. z@ch

    z@ch Turn it up to eleven

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    Never noticed that. Thanks! :thumb
  11. indypup

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    I posted this in the WRR mega thread but thought I'd ask hear too since so many of us have WRR's...

    I have a question for the brain trust...

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    I broke this tab off my rear caliper assembly after installing the zeta rear disk guard. :cry (It broke after taking a hit to the guard)

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    I know they don't sell just that part but the whole assembly. My question is....do any of you know of another rear brake disk guard that I can use that doesn't use this tab to mount it?

    TIA!
  12. z@ch

    z@ch Turn it up to eleven

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    So a $60 part breaks a $300 part in attempt to protect a $100 part.

    Nice.

    I think I'll stick to the naked rear rotor. :thumb
  13. swingset

    swingset Got the knack.

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    I probably would have bent the rotor several times by now. The disk guard did take a lot of hits before it broke off that tab.

    You think it could be welded without screwing it up any further?
  15. sion

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    Depends on the skill of the welder. Good ones can work miracles, bad ones just make an ugly mess thats only barely better than duct tape.
  16. Danjal

    Danjal Insert wit here.

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    Theres weld on types indy.
  17. buildit

    buildit Guns, bikes and Bows

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    JB weld! :lol3

    Oh, come on. I know you were all thinking of telling him that. :rolleyes
  18. Gonzo_Matt

    Gonzo_Matt Random Hero

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    I would not weld that caliper bracket. To much chance of heat transfer and weakening or tweaking a somewhat vital part.

    I've been contemplating cutting a sharkfin out for a while now, if I do, it's going to attach to the axle and clamp to the swing arm.
  19. Danjal

    Danjal Insert wit here.

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    Depends on how far away it is,what type of material,welder,how it cracked...

    Can you post an actual picture Indy?

    If it's porous cast,forget it.
  20. MeefZah

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    Word.

    Come to think of it, I only have two "guards" on my bike, a skidplate Alan made from a piece of scrap aluminum, and handguards. I've beat that thing to death and haven't broken anything not protected.