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A van honked at me for no real reason this morning. I waved and kept going.
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Pope Mobile posted:A van honked at me for no real reason this morning. I waved and kept going. I sometimes honk because I'm just repositioning my bars and accidentally hit the horn button. Drivers are always so mad that I honked "at" them 
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Jun 20, 2013 17:21
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I do that when turning off my indicators. This guy laid it on. 
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Jun 20, 2013 17:24
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I sometimes just lean on the horn for no reason and shout "YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA" at the top of my lungs while I'm riding for no good reason. I am not a well man.
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Jun 20, 2013 17:24
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n8r posted:Nope reading comprehension is at 100% sir. You went all crazy worried about breaking down on this road trip but cheaped out on the single piece of gear that can fail and leave you stranded. Why not just replace the piece of poo poo belt when you got the bike or whatever. You did the equivalent of leaving for a road trip with a chain that was on it's last legs. Duder, he knew his current belt was on its last legs, so he packed a spare. A 1.5 hour roadside repair is annoying, but it's hardly "stranded."
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Jun 20, 2013 17:36
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epalm posted:I sometimes honk because I'm just repositioning my bars and accidentally hit the horn button. Drivers are always so mad that I honked "at" them Can't tell you how many pedestrians I've done this to already. Quick question for east coast riders. Has anyone taken the Cornerspeed dirt class in North Carolina? I met someone at the dmv last weekend who said it gave him valuable experience on controlling the bike with the rear tire sliding. After looking at their website I'm pretty convinced I want to take a few days off and head down there for the class, plus lots of scenic NC roads. Just wondering if anyone has any stories or opinions on this course in particular.
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Jun 20, 2013 17:38
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epalm posted:I sometimes honk because I'm just repositioning my bars and accidentally hit the horn button. Drivers are always so mad that I honked "at" them Better than the way I somehow hit the kill switch on any motorcycle when riding every once in awhile. 420 pages post about motorcycles everyday.
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Jun 20, 2013 17:59
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hot sauce posted:Quick question for east coast riders. Has anyone taken the Cornerspeed dirt class in North Carolina? I met someone at the dmv last weekend who said it gave him valuable experience on controlling the bike with the rear tire sliding. After looking at their website I'm pretty convinced I want to take a few days off and head down there for the class, plus lots of scenic NC roads. Just wondering if anyone has any stories or opinions on this course in particular. I took it a few years ago, 2010 I think. I had a great time and I'd say it helped me panic less when tires do start to slide whether its riding dirt, street or track. I'd love to do it again but just don't have the time this year. DO IT
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Jun 20, 2013 18:21
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These are on sale: http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-bassbuds-earphones-2?p=2&utm_medium=afl&utm_campaign=227502&utm_source=rvs ..and I was wondering if anyone has used them under a helmet, or has other suggestions for earbuds for riding.
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Jun 20, 2013 18:25
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NitroSpazzz posted:I took it a few years ago, 2010 I think. I had a great time and I'd say it helped me panic less when tires do start to slide whether its riding dirt, street or track. I'd love to do it again but just don't have the time this year. DO IT I was pretty sold after hearing about it initially, I think I'm going to try and schedule something in September or October. Also going to try and find a cheap hotel down there as it is a 5 hour ride for me.
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Jun 20, 2013 18:27
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Gweenz posted:These are on sale: nsaP posted:I put some holes thru earplugs that I cut a bit shorter and have been using those. As long as there's a hole all the way thru the sound comes out well. A soldering iron or hot nail on one end make a smooth hole that can wrap around the headphone end. I do that first, then drilled the hole thru the rest of it. I find there's so much wind noise thru the cable and in general that quality ear buds aren't worth it. I think I had a pair of skullcandy's before, I don't even know what kind I have now. I pretty much go find whatever 20 dollar pair of buds has a mic attachment. The wind makes the mic useless while riding but I can answer calls and pull over. I found that talking while riding took too much of my attention away from the road when I took some calls at 25 mph or so, anyway.
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Jun 20, 2013 18:40
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Bruiser posted:I sometimes just lean on the horn for no reason and shout "YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA" at the top of my lungs while I'm riding for no good reason. Yeah I do this but it tends to be when people are merging into me.
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Jun 20, 2013 18:40
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Z3n posted:Yeah I do this but it tends to be when people are merging into me. Hopefully you have a pleasant conversation once inside their car.
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Jun 20, 2013 19:39
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Gweenz posted:These are on sale: Etymotic. Yeah, they're expensive, but they cut 35+ dB of noise and I've never had them snag or pull on a helmet. I can't remember which ones I have, mc5 or 3 or something, but they have a mic and music controls for iPhone and android. I tried Skullcandy (broke within a month and didnt stay in my ears), Klipsch s4i's that were pretty good until an ex stole them, and I had a pair of Shure's that broke twice.
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Jun 20, 2013 20:47
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Do etymotics have cords that don't horribly tangle the second you look at them yet?
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Jun 20, 2013 20:49
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wallaka posted:Etymotic. I'm interested, but how can I order a $100+ pair of 'phones without knowing which tip to choose? I have hilariously narrow ear canals.
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Jun 20, 2013 20:59
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hot sauce posted:I was pretty sold after hearing about it initially, I think I'm going to try and schedule something in September or October. Also going to try and find a cheap hotel down there as it is a 5 hour ride for me. I stayed at the Day's Inn off exit 76 (US-52), it was cheap and food was within walking distance. I think the cornerspin crew and most people stay at the courtyard on the other side of I-85. Once you decide on a date PM me, I may join you.
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Jun 20, 2013 21:33
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epalm posted:I'm interested, but how can I order a $100+ pair of 'phones without knowing which tip to choose? I have hilariously narrow ear canals. My ear holes are the same size as a standard size Q-tip swab. If yours are similar, nothing universal will fit without pain. I had to drop much more on customs.
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Jun 20, 2013 21:44
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epalm posted:I'm interested, but how can I order a $100+ pair of 'phones without knowing which tip to choose? I have hilariously narrow ear canals. Each set comes with a bunch of tips unless they've gone really bargain basement since I bought my last pair.
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Jun 20, 2013 21:52
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The cords are thick enough to not tangle much, and it comes with like 5 sets of tips. I think mine cost $75 or so, and if you don't care about controls they are $50. If you can put a set of small Christmas-tree style earplugs in, they'll fit. I can't wear the larger size of earplug without pain, but these phones worked for me.
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Jun 20, 2013 22:11
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Pokey Araya posted:All you chumps complaining about hot weather need to shove it. I'm on tour with a band and we drove for 9 hours from Pittsburgh to Worsher(or some variation on that stupid spelling) and it rained the whole drive. Now its 4 am and it hasn't stopped a bit. I'm kinda missing Texas 98 degree weather, loading tons of amps in the rain blows. The wife and I did back to back 9 hour days in Texas in 104f and 105f heat. It was absolutely brutal.
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Jun 20, 2013 22:46
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Motorcycle.com released their Bolt vs 883 Iron comparison: http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs/2013-harley-davidson-883-iron-2014-star-bolt-comparison http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INnA7UXwcLs quote:If we told you that you could purchase a brand-new urban performance bobber with a blacked out V-Twin engine and components, a stripped neo-industrial appearance and a low seat height that’s ideal for new-ish, female or those “short of leg,” all for under eight grand, would you bite? There are two motorcycle manufacturers producing such a bike. Your choice is between the proven machine with a few well-documented idiosyncrasies, or the upstart contender that’s eager to take on the champ. It's interesting how one of them preferred the Bolt because it's better in every factor outside of looks and "attention to detail" (I'll fully admit that the Iron looks better because it looks "tighter") while the other guy goes with the Iron simply because "Harley". I think it's actually a pretty accurate representation of what it's going to look like when people go shopping for their next bike: You've got your brand loyalists who don't give a poo poo about anything other than Their Brand. It's the same way for people who hate a specific brand: I've got a friend who hates Hondas simply because they're Hondas (Hey man how you doing? Mumble tonight? When you going to Portland?) Outside of the Branders, you get people who look at the specs, test the bikes, and don't let brand sway them. Some people will go for the bike that they think looks and sounds better while others go with the one they thought performed better. I mean, you could say this about shopping for anything, but I find it interesting that it's how this comparison played out. I wish they did it with more people, though. There's also the whole "blatantly ripping off HD" thing. Japanese brands have been doing this forever (as they mentioned in the article). I don't think anyone was under any illusion they weren't. That being said, this is the most blatant instance. Yamaha is going directly for HD's market share and are doing it by offering a bike that rips off the competition almost 100% and has better performance. I think it's a smart move compared to the alternative of trying to offer the same type of bike with different styling. HD has been doing something that works, so Yamaha is copying it. Hopefully Yamaha is successful with this that they can eventually add in some visual changes (while still offering the standard style). I hope they convince a good enough number of people that HD isn't the only option, and it eventually leads to a larger variety. There hasn't been a lot of (good) variety in the cruiser market lately that I can think of. Everyone's too busy with adventure bikes.
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Jun 20, 2013 23:06
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Does anyone else feel out of place at bike nights? I went to one at a local bar when one of my buddies invited me. He ended up not showing, and I didn't know anyone there. It seemed like everyone knew each other and I was just kind of standing around by myself next to the bike and feeling like an antisocial twat. Like, I would have gone and looked at the bikes and poo poo and met some people, but everyone was off in the groups they rode in with. It was like highschool, but with bikes. Also, 'Busas. 'Busas everywhere.
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Jun 21, 2013 01:49
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OK guys! Picked up my bike today after a brisk 4 hour ride I am officially well pleased. Interesting notes: dudes will check out your bike. Pretty girls will check you out. The street triple will go from 60 to 93 in ..... faster than the little LCD speedo can refresh, it just kind of blinks 60 then 90. I'm pretty sure it can go faster yet. I highly recommend you wear a flip face helmet. Why you might ask? I was following some Volvo convertible off the highway, we happened to take the same surface road a few miles down and turn left at the same street light. At the light the girl puts the top down and STRETCHES really deliberately, like hands up and out. So I flipped my facemask up and then STRETCHED my arms up and out in a good imitation of her, then smiled real big and flipped my mask back down (gravel +40 mph+ face= teh suck) , she beeps the horn at me and turns around to look at me while pantomiming the "Why'd you put your mask back down?" shrug thing so I smiled and waved and we went on down the road. Little did she know I'm actually just some kind fat guy under all the armor and such. In a word- I love my bike. Best.purchase.ever. Edit, also I got a cover and a disc lock, so I park my bike at the front of the parking structure near where you leave to walk into apartments, only all you see is a tire with a disc lock on it. Safe move or asking for trouble?
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Jun 21, 2013 02:16
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Yeah bike nights are awkward if you don't know anyone. The local one here is almost all sport bike bros. I show up with a 1978 BMW or a 1964 Vespa and it doesn't quite work. No busas though.
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Jun 21, 2013 02:26
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Ponies ate my Bagel posted:The wife and I did back to back 9 hour days in Texas in 104f and 105f heat. It was absolutely brutal. I've heard everything from absolutely awful as in may as well put some sauce on my legs before riding to "Don't waste your money on a 2010+ because they're overpriced with no real improvements" 
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Jun 21, 2013 02:56
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PadreScout posted:OK guys! Picked up my bike today after a brisk 4 hour ride I am officially well pleased. Interesting notes: dudes will check out your bike. Pretty girls will check you out. The street triple will go from 60 to 93 in ..... faster than the little LCD speedo can refresh, it just kind of blinks 60 then 90. I'm pretty sure it can go faster yet. I highly recommend you wear a flip face helmet. Why you might ask? Last year I got holla'd at by these two cuties in a jacked-up Landcruiser. While on a moped. 
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Jun 21, 2013 02:58
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n8r posted:Wait, so let me get this straight. You went spegmaster on your toolkit and spares you were taking but decided to not use a belt that is actually made for motorcycle usage? To be fair, according to the manufacturer reps I've spoken to bike belts are constructed largely the same as their industrial power transmission counterparts. Generally they have a slightly different pitch or width though so I am kind of surprised the bike actually had one on. Do you remember what it was?
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Jun 21, 2013 02:59
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slidebite posted:You're back. I was wondering about you and the Gen 2.0 Connie before the heat fix. How bad was it? It was hot, no question about it. I certainly made a point not to sit still on the bike. Switching it off didn't help at all either. Oddly enough when it's cool out there is absolutely no heat at all, but when it's over 85f it's absolutely brutal.
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Jun 21, 2013 03:00
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The one bike night I go to on occasion is mostly aging hipsters on Monsters and old leaky Guzzis, so it's fairly easy to start a chat even if it devolves into esoteric ancient bike history. Just don't be a goony goon goon, chat people up, use bike stuff as a catalyst and if they're a walking stereotype you can walk off. Last time I was there a guy threw the keys to his KTM supermoto at me but I was too chickenshit to take him up on it at the time, so I have something to look forward to next time.
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Jun 21, 2013 03:07
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I rode a guy's DRZ400SM today. My world...shattered. Amazing. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-dirt-bikes-motocross-2005-SUZUKI-DRZ400SM-W0QQAdIdZ494111453 The rear tire definitely needs replacing, though. Here's another one, almost half the km, 1 year younger, $500 less: http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=494270095
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Jun 21, 2013 03:08
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I used to really want a motard until I sat on one. That kind of ... mountain bike like "I'm sitting on the front tire" thing freaked me the gently caress out. I'm not man enough for one. loving nice machine though. You should get it.
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Jun 21, 2013 03:09
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PadreScout posted:I used to really want a motard until I sat on one. That kind of ... mountain bike like "I'm sitting on the front tire" thing freaked me the gently caress out. I'm not man enough for one. loving nice machine though. You should get it. I really got that sitting-on-front-tire feeling when I rode around another guy's KLX250sf (I actually felt like I was going to just fall up and over the handlebars at any moment). On the DRZ, it felt a little bit like that, but after 2 minutes of riding around the block, I felt substantially more comfortable. So it follows that it's just a feeling that will pass. That or supermotos will always feel like that, which is why the tendency to wheelie them is so strong 
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Jun 21, 2013 03:26
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ReelBigLizard posted:Oh sure, if you're actually tuning for power. I'm just talking about adjusting the fuelling for a slip on so it doesn't run too lean. It won't run too lean with a slipon or a full system, plus it has an O2 sensor stock and will correct in certain areas unless you disable it. The stock, TOR, and Arrow maps aren't all that great. There is a race map that is good to steal the ignition timing map out of that'll pick up an extra 2whp. All I'm saying is that the TuneECU way isn't the best way, and piggybacks ARE useful/needed on this bike once you want to actually tune the thing - especially since shops that do tune the stock ECU are not common and dealerships definitely won't do it this way. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 03:32 on Jun 21, 2013 |
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Jun 21, 2013 03:27
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Snowdens Secret posted:If I was riding through Texas / Nevada in June I wouldn't be wearing what that guy is wearing. I hope in addition to gas he's carting around some Gatorade or something. It was about 75f in that picture, cool in the high desert yesterday. But when it gets hot, leather is nice. Keeps the airflow over you slower so the radiation effect isn't as intense. I was wearing my leather in Moab when it was 104, I would have died in mesh. Pouring a water into the jacket when I stop helps. The humid central Texas area was the worst heat of the trip and it wasn't even that hot. I'm in Bend, OR tonight, we just got in. California was uneventful. It's cold here.
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Jun 21, 2013 03:42
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PadreScout posted:I used to really want a motard until I sat on one. That kind of ... mountain bike like "I'm sitting on the front tire" thing freaked me the gently caress out. I'm not man enough for one. loving nice machine though. You should get it. I've got a DRZ400S and a S3R...coming off the DRZ the Streety feels cramped, too low, and cornering sucks. Once I get out of town and into some sweepers though I remember why I bought it. Still, I've been using the DRZ a lot more than the S3R this summer, because it's new, I can ride like a total rear end in a top hat EVERYWHERE, not just on streets, and if I drop it (which I have MANY times) there's no tears. It's great as an everyday commuter/toy, while the Street comes out for highway trips or if I'm feeling fancy.
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Jun 21, 2013 07:00
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My Suzuki gave up the ghost, and my cousin has a Zontes Tiger 125 that he's looking to sell and will sell to me for 600. Should I bother (I've heard plenty of negative things about the Chinese brands) or save up an extra grand and get the Suzuki Marauder I really want? I'll only be using it for commuting.
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Jun 21, 2013 12:35
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I have never heard a tale with a Chinese scooter that didn't involve it either dying before the 1000 mile point or needing extensive work and hassle to get there
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Jun 21, 2013 13:14
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Covert Ops Wizard posted:I've got a DRZ400S I've seen a couple drz400S bikes on kijiji and craigslist "converted to SM". So that means street tires, and mirrors, and...what else is different between the S and SM? I plan to ride exclusively on the street, is a converted drz400S to SM all good in the hood?
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It's got a slightly bigger brake rotor and different spring rates in the suspension. Maybe different gauges? Never rode an S so not entirely sure on that last one.
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