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Z3n posted:God that last picture is great. Yep, won't take those off until I think the roads will stay clear. Another month should do it.
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Alaska Shmalaska...all I needed was to get my new tires on and all of the sudden this storm. Weather.com always has the dumbest warnings: SNOW MAY BE EXTREMELY HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO SHOVEL. IF YOU VENTURE OUT TO SHOVEL, DEATH. The last one was something about not realizing the PERIL OF TRAVELING IN A BLIZZARD because we don't get many here.
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Feb 25, 2010 13:21
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Gnomad posted:This is how a little winter holiday should look like! Man, I can't wait until I get my license. 
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Feb 25, 2010 13:39
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Gnomad posted:I'll bet you don't want to hear that I put 200 miles on the bike last weekend, in Alaska.... My initial reaction was one of jealousy, but then I realized it would be like WW2 prisoners in Singapore being envious of the food, clean water and comfortable climate back home. Yes I would like that for myself, but somehow it's more important that the freedom exists amongst my people - somewhere. One day, I too shall be free.
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Feb 25, 2010 13:41
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Ola posted:My initial reaction was one of jealousy, but then I realized it would be like WW2 prisoners in Singapore being envious of the food, clean water and comfortable climate back home. Yes I would like that for myself, but somehow it's more important that the freedom exists amongst my people - somewhere. One day, I too shall be free. When I top off the oil in my bike, I'll pour a little for my snowbound homies. Then I'll go riding.
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Feb 25, 2010 18:21
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Z3n posted:When I top off the oil in my bike, I'll pour a little for my snowbound homies. and lowside on an oil spot.
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TheCosmicMuffet posted:and lowside on an oil spot... ...and proceed to knock over all of your other bikes, too.
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Feb 25, 2010 20:16
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Jabs posted:...in the garage. ...and your muffin's newly hopped up bike will be at the end of the row, and get scratched and she will wheelie you to death.
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Feb 25, 2010 21:56
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Man you guys sure get testy when you can't ride! 
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Z3n posted:Man you guys sure get testy when you can't ride! My girl is 100 miles from you for the next two months, has similar interests to your girl (including that M-endorsement thing), and you have spare bikes. Bastard.
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Feb 25, 2010 23:04
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Jabs posted:Know what makes it all the worse for me? My g/f should have sent you her e-mail, pass it on and we'd be happy to hang out or go for a ride or something 
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Feb 25, 2010 23:53
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Z3n posted:My g/f should have sent you her e-mail, pass it on and we'd be happy to hang out or go for a ride or something this is unrelated, but have you ever wondered what it's like to be the shaft of a v-twin?
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Feb 26, 2010 02:05
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TheCosmicMuffet posted:this is unrelated, but have you ever wondered what it's like to be the shaft of a v-twin? You sure it's not related? Either way, I imagine it's about equivalent to 
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Z3n posted:You sure it's not related? dude, just be cool. If you're too eager, it won't happen.
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...and so it begins. My family really didn't lecture me much when I stared riding several years ago. Actually they were very supportive because everyone of them had ridden at some point in their lives. Unfortunately their attitude has changed now that I have one of those "crotch rockets." My own mother is questioning why I want to ride something that is so obviously uncomfortable. My brother tells me that all cagers hate sportbikes and I can expect to be driven off the road constantly. If I have to hear that I'm going to get myself killed one more time I'm going to scream. Yes the r6 is faster than my other bikes but it's not like I'm huge lover of speed. I'm a darn cautious rider who does like to open it up on the straight aways, but I'm not going to start popping wheelies. Has anyone else gone through the conversion of polite ujm rider to polite sportbiker? Is it possible or should just give up and start building my power ranger outfit?
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give up and start building your power ranger outfit
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Well you should have a power ranger outfit anyway, really. Also, nobody buys a sport bike to behave 100% of the time. Will you do stupid poo poo now and then? Sure! Gotta know the limits, the risks, and prepare. I mean, you don't marry a super model and then not consummate it. Ignore the comments, or just live with them at the very least. Everyone who rides a bike has to hear it. It's all pretty well intentioned. I've learned that family isn't like CA. You can't speak reason and expect it to be received. Nobody is going to back you up and join you in defense of a rational point of view. I have 3 cousins who are into riding and buying sport bikes and '600's are too slow' ect. Actually I have like 7 cousins who ride, but on this occasion it was over the holidays and I had 3 of them there listening intently (because I rode my Streetfighter to dinner... so I was kinda speaking in terms they could wrap their head around) and did my best over the course of 3 hours to try and instill as much sanity as I could. Did it do any good? Who knows. Probably not. When someone tries to tell me my bike is dangerous and is going to get me killed I just say "WHAT?! I CANT HEAR YOU OVER MY CLUTCH!" and assume they are telling me I'm awesome and that there's a hair gel sale at the starbucks down the road.
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Crayvex posted:Has anyone else gone through the conversion of polite ujm rider to polite sportbiker? Is it possible or should just give up and start building my power ranger outfit?
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Spiffness posted:When someone tries to tell me my bike is dangerous and is going to get me killed I just say "WHAT?! I CANT HEAR YOU OVER MY CLUTCH!" Just thought I'd point out that that is loving awesome, and it makes me want a Ducati now just so I can say it.
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MrZig posted:Just thought I'd point out that that is loving awesome, and it makes me want a Ducati now just so I can say it. Me too, I guess maybe I should have jumped when I had the chance. Oh well, guess I'll give it a couple years It is starting to warm up and not snow, I can feel it coming
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MrZig posted:Just thought I'd point out that that is loving awesome, and it makes me want a Ducati now just so I can say it. The only problem is when the engine seizes 10 seconds later. That silence is awkward.
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Feb 27, 2010 04:56
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Heh, that's what you get for riding beyond the local coffee shop  Guess you should have opted for the extended warranty and maintenance package
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Z3n posted:The only problem is when the engine seizes 10 seconds later. That silence is awkward. I get past that by just shouting "A-CLACKA CLACKA CLACKA!" over and over and then put-put my way into their hearts.
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Spiffness posted:I get past that by just shouting "A-CLACKA CLACKA CLACKA!" over and over and then put-put my way into their hearts. Or you can carry a tambourine! Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhYnAeKiTq4
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Z3n posted:The only problem is when the engine seizes 10 seconds later. That silence is awkward. Well, it's even more awkward in a Cessna at altitude.
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Gnomad posted:Well, it's even more awkward in a Cessna at altitude. Better than a cessna on climb out...
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This is a really cool thread if you haven't seen it: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=545121 My favorite type of trip report. Story is told entirely by beautiful pictures, just a few words for a caption at most.
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Gnomad posted:Well, it's even more awkward in a Cessna at altitude.
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Nerobro posted:Better than a cessna on climb out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVwlodvWh7w This post makes more sense And yes, I do know it's a DH and not a Cessna. Still, I'll bet this was awkward!
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-Inu- posted:looks like it's morphin' time You guys are totally awesome. Time for me to become a regular resident of the gear thread.
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I think I might want a Yamaha TDM900. I might at least want to give one a go. Reviews are very good, seems a good commuter as well as distance tourer, and comfortable for both riders and passengers. That Aprilia RST 1000 Futura is tempting, unfortunately there's only like 2 for sale in the UK at the moment, and one might not even be for sale. Not that I'm in a position to get a new bike yet... I could probably sell the Peg for near what I paid for it and buy the Futura for the same price though...
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Crayvex posted:You guys are totally awesome. Time for me to become a regular resident of the gear thread. You know you can't tell your family anything anyway. Might as well embrace it.
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Linedance posted:I think I might want a Yamaha TDM900. http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/products/motorcycles/adventure/xt1200z-super-tenere.jsp We'll never see this bike here in the states. We only got the TDM for a couple of years early on, the few folks I knew who had them liked them but never kept them. Most of them ended up with BMW GS's.
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newneough site rededesign: how do we feel? I am sad because it lost some personality. I am happy because it looks like it is not 1998.
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Oh man, went for my first ride today on my new-to-me bike! I am so stoked, can't wait for the fricken snow to be gone (or at least for it to warm up past freezing). Picked up my bike today, a friend went with me to trailer it back home, a fair 50-mile ride. It was too sunny to let that beautiful bike sit on a trailer, and the ice on the roads was melty, so I chose to ride it home. I just love this bike ('01 Yamaha Midnight Star), it's nice and roomy which will be great for long camping trips. I had a V-Star before this, and it just never seemed to have enough room for all my stuff. ... is it inappropriate to love an inanimate object (or to express that love)?
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Chairon posted:Well gently caress. To add onto that little gem there: I loving forgot to order a Head gasket. I could have had it running tomorrow. Tomorrow! poo poo on me and call me Susan but i'm an idiot. And why do all the Motorcycle stores have to be closed on Sundays and Mondays anyway?
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Chairon posted:And why do all the Motorcycle stores have to be closed on Sundays and Mondays anyway? Race on Sunday, rest on Monday.
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Gnomad posted:http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/products/motorcycles/adventure/xt1200z-super-tenere.jsp drat, and I thought the 660 Tenere was ugly! The TDM seems more a direct upgrade for my Pegaso rather than a leap to the big trailie market where you've got GS1200s, KTMs, Stelvios, etc. Anyway it's all hypothetical, depending on if and when I start taking my girlfriend on rides.
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