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Happy 4th, CA!  
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Jul 4, 2011 17:20
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Doctor Zero posted:Happy 4th, CA! Lookin' good there, Zero. But there ARE ample anchor spots on the bike for that flag. GET ON IT.
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Jul 4, 2011 18:22
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 That white blob on the ridge is Mount Wilson Observatory.
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Jul 4, 2011 22:44
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 : "Hey you lost or something?" : "No I'm takin a pic of this sign cause it matches the cc's of my engine.": "Oh uh...ok then.": 
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Jul 4, 2011 23:36
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97 Honda Shadow VLX Just picked this up two weeks ago from a guy I work with. Had it sitting in his garage for 2 years so the carbs needed some heavy duty cleaning but got her up and running. First bike and it's been a blast 
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Jul 4, 2011 23:44
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Gnaghi posted:
Is that Warren County New York? I love the Adirondacks and I'm bringing my bike to school in the fall just so I can ride there.
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Jul 5, 2011 00:58
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Deeters posted:Is that Warren County New York? I love the Adirondacks and I'm bringing my bike to school in the fall just so I can ride there. Nope North Jersey. Adirondacks would be quite a haul from where I am, over 5 hours highway. 
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Jul 5, 2011 01:40
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speakXout posted:97 Honda Shadow VLX Well done. My first bike as well. The fwd controls were less than optimal for a beginner bike, but if you start with them you have no basis for comparison and get used to riding that way. And on this model, it's not as if you're splayed out like Garfield stuck to a rear window. Keep an eye on the batt terminals--I could count on that V-twin shaking them loose at least once a season, like clockwork. Oddly enough, I miss the mirrors that came with that--best ever made, as far as I'm concerned. Kickstand cutoff switch was nifty as well.
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Jul 5, 2011 03:48
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Marv Hushman posted:Well done. My first bike as well. The fwd controls were less than optimal for a beginner bike, but if you start with them you have no basis for comparison and get used to riding that way. And on this model, it's not as if you're splayed out like Garfield stuck to a rear window. Keep an eye on the batt terminals--I could count on that V-twin shaking them loose at least once a season, like clockwork. Oddly enough, I miss the mirrors that came with that--best ever made, as far as I'm concerned. Kickstand cutoff switch was nifty as well. What up first-bike-Shadow buddies? Like Marv said, a great bike to start on. It never gave me any trouble. Once you get the carbs cleaned up I think you're going to have a great time with it.
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Jul 5, 2011 15:34
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Gnaghi posted:This is clearly not an MV, yet the exhaust says otherwise.  Also, give me your bike.
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Jul 5, 2011 17:15
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speakXout posted:97 Honda Shadow VLX Hi five fellow Shadow VLX first time bike owner.
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Jul 5, 2011 17:23
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I also had a shadow as my first bike, way back in 99. It was horrible and I crashed it a lot, replaced the rear brake petal about three times. In retrospect, I was a really lovely rider and there may have been something wrong with the bike as well, dryrotted tires or something, cause it felt like death around any turn more then 15mph. Actually it might just have been tire pressure because I don't think I checked it ever. I really didn't know poo poo back then. frozenphil posted:This is clearly not an MV, yet the exhaust says otherwise. I will give it to you for $6,363.63.
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Jul 5, 2011 17:45
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This was mine: VT600C rather than the CD shown above. With the D(eluxe) you got the bling on the motor and the cushier seat, but I actually preferred the matte/clearcoat finish on the motor. The only annoyance was that you couldn't toss the pillion as it was integrated--until 99, when I think they separated the fender too, which made customization far easier. If you check out the VLX sites, people have done some amazing mods with these.
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Jul 5, 2011 19:13
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^^^^ my 2004 goes under the torch next weekend. Its going to get ugly and then real pretty. A post of the entire procedure will follow.
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Jul 5, 2011 19:30
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 Here's mine. 2004 VT750DC if I'm remembering right. Sweet flames, right? I did my first big trip on her, from Minnesota to Pittsburgh. The windscreen was a blessing (came with it) but the bars killed me. Still, the perfect bike to have at school. Errant Gin Monks posted:my 2004 goes under the torch next weekend. Its going to get ugly and then real pretty. A post of the entire procedure will follow. I can't wait to see this.
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Jul 5, 2011 20:01
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aventari posted:that yellow bike looks like absolute torture to ride. Bars at your knees, no wind protection, and terrible mirrors. What are you even talking about? If you have a helmet, you have all the wind protection you need! Content: just gave the Star its semi-annual wash, annual wax, new bars, and new grips. It's about as good as it's gonna look right now.  Oh and this post reminds me, I need to replace a couple bolts... the wash revealed two gone AWOL, one [of four] from the airbox and one [of six] from a side cover. Probably my fault.
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Jul 5, 2011 22:14
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  The ol SV chillin at work. Had her first oil change last week, so proud. I converted to the world of two wheels in mid-april, have since put in 4k miles as a daily driver. NEVER GOING BACK.
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Jul 6, 2011 04:21
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AnimalChin posted:I don't think I'll ever understand how anyone can put a windshield on a motorcycle. Catch a rock with your neck @ 80mph and maybe you will.
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Jul 7, 2011 17:15
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It hurts but it isn't world-ending.
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Jul 7, 2011 17:31
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Jul 7, 2011 17:41
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clutchpuck posted:It hurts but it isn't world-ending. What if the rock is sharp and hits your jugular?
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Jul 7, 2011 17:44
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orthod0ks posted:What if the rock is sharp and hits your jugular? You ride sportbikes. That way you're leaned forward and the helmet protects your neck. Actually they pretty much cover it anyway.
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Jul 7, 2011 17:53
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Gnaghi posted:You ride sportbikes. That way you're leaned forward and the helmet protects your neck. Actually they pretty much cover it anyway. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Now I'm wearing a helmet?
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Jul 7, 2011 17:59
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orthod0ks posted:Whoa, whoa, whoa. Now I'm wearing a helmet? Hmm this raises a good point. If a rock hits your helmet, it'd probably break your neck and leave you paralyzed anyway, so better off just taking the rock in the neck even if it kills you. 
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Jul 7, 2011 18:15
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orthod0ks posted:What if the rock is sharp and hits your jugular? If space rocks are hitting you while you ride, we have more serious problems.
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Jul 7, 2011 18:45
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Slim Pickens posted:Second thing you do is get rid of the huge charcoal can strapped under the tail like an afterthought. Yeah, I ripped out all those hoses and emissions boxes from under the seat, moved the R/R so it stopped frying my junk and ripped out the airbox for some pod filters. Looks SO much cleaner and nicer now on my S2R.
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Jul 7, 2011 19:12
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A Duck! posted:Yeah, I ripped out all those hoses and emissions boxes from under the seat, moved the R/R so it stopped frying my junk and ripped out the airbox for some pod filters. I'd be worried about your a/f mixture going to pods. Just a thought.
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Jul 7, 2011 19:34
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clutchpuck posted:If space rocks are hitting you while you ride, we have more serious problems. I've been hit by bugs that hurt through my jacket. I'm sure there's rocks that could do some damage without leaving the planet.
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Jul 7, 2011 19:44
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n8r posted:I'd be worried about your a/f mixture going to pods. Just a thought. not as much unless you're doing the exhaust too. A plug chop couldn't hurt though.
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Jul 7, 2011 19:53
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orthod0ks posted:I've been hit by bugs that hurt through my jacket. I'm sure there's rocks that could do some damage without leaving the planet. I had to ride for 60 miles without gloves, and not only did I look absurd in full leathers with Vans and no gloves, I also copped 2 rocks to the left hand and ended up with a sunburn that ended at my wrist. Now I have a tan line on my wrists. 
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Jul 7, 2011 22:46
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I remember when I first started riding and thought gloves and helmet where acceptable precautions. I had a full tan till it got to my wrists where i promptly turned ghost white. Oh what it was to be a squid  Ninja edit: How did you end up with no gloves and vans??
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Jul 7, 2011 23:35
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I guess after a while rocks and bugs stopped bothering me so much. The only time I think about em is for the 5 seconds of smart after I catch one. Except for locusts... never forget. But seriously, windscreens are at home on Goldwings and Electra Glides. Street bikes don't need em unless it makes them look cooler. clutchpuck fucked around with this message at 23:59 on Jul 7, 2011 |
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Jul 7, 2011 23:55
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clutchpuck posted:Street bikes don't need em unless it is the new street triple. 
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Jul 8, 2011 00:28
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That falls pretty square under the "makes them look cooler" clause.
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Jul 8, 2011 00:34
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Probably Hates You posted:I remember when I first started riding and thought gloves and helmet where acceptable precautions. I had a full tan till it got to my wrists where i promptly turned ghost white. Oh what it was to be a squid I remember seeing a kid once who obviously rode mountain bikes / bmx a lot with gloves with a similar problem.
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Jul 8, 2011 01:28
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Gnaghi posted:Thing looks like waspinator from beast wars.
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Jul 8, 2011 01:34
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Probably Hates You posted:Ninja edit: How did you end up with no gloves and vans?? Dropped off the KTM at a friend's place, left my textiles/boots/gloves there. Took the helmet with me for gokarting, but figured I'd pick up the rest of the stuff later.
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Jul 8, 2011 01:58
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KARMA! posted:Thing looks like waspinator from beast wars. Hopefully they don't end up blown into a million parts as often as he was
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Jul 8, 2011 07:10
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No glamour shot, but here's my Buell Lightning. Really love this bike---so fun to ride. Only issue I've had is that it likes to eat fuel pump fuses and I have yet to figure out why. Only happens when it's really hot out. Modifications I've done: took off the stock mirrors 
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Jul 8, 2011 21:46
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Sir.Tucker posted:Mmmmmm. I could stare at her all day. Great looking XJ!
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Jul 8, 2011 22:05
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