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I did pretty well riding home last time, missing a big thunderstorm I could see rolling in by about half an hour. My friends who were driving got hit. That 60% is just in town. Further along the route, the percentages go higher and the days go from 1 to 3, depending on how far from Lake Simcoe the road is.
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AncientTV posted:Speaking of engine braking, going from 2nd -> 1st on my 500 feels like my tank is punching me in the nuts. The only way around it is if I rev it +7k rpm, and then I scare everyone in traffic.
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Jun 10, 2010 20:27
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Well, sod's law strikes: I didn't ride up north and instead of pouring rain today, it was mostly sunny and loving gorgeous. Certainly can't complain about it, but it was a bit of a bittersweet thing to wake up to this morning.
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Jun 14, 2010 02:44
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Had a dream last night that CA had a giant group ride/rally, and we were all swapping bikes. I borrowed someone's KLR650 and went hooning around in a big muddy field. Awesome.
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Jun 20, 2010 20:05
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Dubs posted:This is pretty rad. Some dude built a touch screen HUD style thing for his scooter off an arduino. Kept reading the kit as "Dual Man Love"
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Jul 5, 2010 23:01
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Jul 13, 2010 15:36
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Just saw the biek equivalent of Spinnaz: some dude up the street was parking his cruiser, and the first thing i focussed on was the gatling gun covers he had on his pipes that spun as the exhaust came out.
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Jul 17, 2010 16:50
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I was walking up the street to the crosswalk when some guy on a 70s CB400 Four came up to the stop light. drat thing was almost as quiet as one of those electric bikes. Could barely hear a thing as he took off on the green light, too. Instantly jealous, I gotta say.
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Jul 21, 2010 04:03
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I was going to ask on Wednesday if anyone had received their Aprilia RSV4 t-shirt yet. Then I got an email Thursday saying it had been shipped, and the drat thing arrived today. Classy!
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Aug 20, 2010 21:02
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Yeah, I've read the same thing about helmet placement.
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Aug 23, 2010 14:51
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Hit a nice milestone after a much-needed ride this afternoon: And now that I'm working again I can finally afford to start picking up parts & tools for a whole lotta much-needed and heretofore procrastinated maintenance.
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Sep 20, 2010 04:52
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8ender posted:Older Japanese bikes are all about procrastinated maintenance. The only depressing part is when you finally get around to it and do the $450 worth of maintenance you should have done two years ago and everything works exactly the same.
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Sep 21, 2010 23:45
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Ran out of gas yesterday. As I was starting it up for a trip to the gas station. :facepalm: Can't believe I let it get that low, and the hard starting should have at least triggered something in my head before I had sat there abusing the starter motor for 20 minutes. gently caress. At least now I have a little gas can I can use for the next time. 
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Oct 26, 2010 01:54
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TheCosmicMuffet posted:And further south, in the deep desert, there are other concerns. If you idle without rhythm, you won't attract the worm.
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Nov 16, 2010 04:29
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Latest "Cycle World" has a shoot out between the CX650 Turbo, Seca 650 Turbo, GPz750 Turbo and XN85 Turbo. 80s silliness at its finest! I gotta remember to snag a picture of the GPz Turbo I see around here come the summer.
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Apr 1, 2011 02:35
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All the time: badly in need of a proper tune up.
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Jun 24, 2011 03:04
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Yeah, I said "gently caress it" and straightened out my front forks on Friday afternoon. The fender's still a wee bent out of shape, but it's back to being ridable and that makes me happy 
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Jul 3, 2011 16:15
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Danish head bobble.
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Jul 4, 2011 02:31
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A while back, someone from Ontario did their M license and posted scans of the grading sheet. Anyone still have those? It's too late for this year, so next year I need to do mine, and should study up over the winter
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Sep 11, 2011 20:54
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Odette posted:Girlfriend wrote off her second scooter in less than 4 months. He's not people, he's a taxi driver (insert suv mom/housing contractor/other stereotype as needed)
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Oct 3, 2011 12:59
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Where the gently caress does he live where a week's worth of groceries only costs $12?!
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Dec 7, 2011 14:04
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epswing posted:I need a few things like oil filter, air filter, etc. Looks like there are several big US based online stores (bike bandit, etc). I live in Canada and I don't want to deal with customs charges when stuff crosses the border. Depends on what you're after. I usually get my oil & oil filters at Canadian Tire. Ordered some things through Bike Bandit without too much trouble, as well as the aforementioned Sirius Con INC. Also have had parts ordered for me when at the shop getting things fixed. Canadian riders are a minority of a minority, so I just look around anywhere I can find things. Chris Knight fucked around with this message at 21:53 on Apr 12, 2012 |
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Apr 12, 2012 21:44
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I decided to splash out and pick up the official Honda repair manual and owners manual for my CB400T. They arrived a couple of days ago, so I had a quick thumb through them on the way home on the subway. Turns out I've been using the wrong spark plugs! I'm sure it's because the Canadian model is slightly different than the US one. Won't hurt to pick up the "proper" ones to see if there's any difference.
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Apr 19, 2012 13:24
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Ola posted:It might just be that spark plug nomenclature has changed since the manual was written. That's the case with mine. Don't think so. Recommended US plug: D8EA (what I've been using) Canadian plug: DR8ES-L
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Apr 20, 2012 00:44
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Tenchrono posted:What are your guys' thoughts on listening to music while riding? It seems dangerous since a vehicle could sneak up on you and the sound of the motorcycle is awesome, but it might make long trips more bearable.
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Apr 26, 2012 23:22
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I definitely need to replace the anemic horn on the ol' Honda. Some dude on the highway tries to merge into me and I can't express my annoyance properly.
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Apr 29, 2012 20:51
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I swear owning on old bike is the most manic depressive hobby out there. A few victories and defeats this weekend wrenching, often within minutes of each other. And on the way home something slippery sprayed all over my right boot and footpeg, making for a slippery last few dozen km. Then I found a bit on my left boot. And it's too dark to do any proper investigating. Oh well.
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May 28, 2012 02:42
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If you're in the Toronto area and need JIS screwdrivers, Efston Science (aka the store across from Yorkdale Mall with the telescope on the roof) has them as a set of 5 or individually. They also do mail order.
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May 30, 2012 02:44
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So if anyone in the Toronto area is looking for Rubber Renue in a store, this place on Vic Park & Steeles has it: http://www.sayalhobbies.com/CatalogContacts.asp#TOR You can look up their inventory by searching. /me crosses fingers that this'll do the trick on his carb boots
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Jun 8, 2012 23:02
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When I first got my bike, the carbs were all out of whack, and I would shift around 3000 just to make sure the awful noise would be kept to a minimum. These days I shift around 4 to 5 K, depending on the situation. Cranked er up to 7 yesterday getting on the freeway
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Jun 26, 2012 13:20
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Helmet off, gloves off, on the centre stand, check the oil, fill up, write down the mileage, suit up and head off. I got into the habit of checking the oil on the CB whenever I filled up, so the centre stand was really the only way to go. Plus most of the time I have a tank bag on, so I have to take it off before filling up anyway.
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Aug 21, 2012 13:42
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:You sir should own a BMW. Dunno about the modular helmet and Aerostich though.
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Aug 22, 2012 13:18
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Booked my road test for Sept. 2, just hope the weather's agreeable!
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Aug 25, 2012 15:32
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I came into work a few weeks ago, started taking off the jacket and putting my helmet down. One of the guys asked if I rode in, so I said "Nah, subway, I just live in a really bad area." And we all got a good laugh out of that one.
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Oct 8, 2012 01:42
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clutchpuck posted:Add a cargo net to the backpack equation and fix it to your pillion. But only if your rear end isn't big enough
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Nov 6, 2012 00:41
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Rode my Honda for the first time since mid-July, putting it away in a friend's garage for the winter. Man, after riding the Bandit for 4 months, the old bike seems so hilariously tiny! Too bad she's gotta go in the Spring.
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Nov 19, 2012 05:19
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Linedance posted:can anyone explain why the gently caress the "P" selection exists on an ignition cylinder, other than to be accidentally selected when removing your key and draining your battery? I don't even know why the useless lights it turns on even exist. I did that a few weeks ago. Came out of work on a Friday, had plans to meet up with some friends, and blammo, no start. Called CAA, got a boost, and was on my way. Good to know that after 4 years of paying a membership, I've finally used it!  Threw the battery on the Tender overnight, no harm done.First time I've ever done that, and now I'm going to be checking for it every time I park! At least the Honda has the P switch one past the regular On position, going clockwise around. The Bandit's one past Lock going counter-clockwise. Chris Knight fucked around with this message at 12:47 on Jul 3, 2013 |
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Jul 3, 2013 12:41
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So suddenly today my block is hosting two Yamaha Radians. One for sure is a local (parking permit for this area), dunno about the other.
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Jul 4, 2013 01:09
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Was musing in IRC the other day: my first car, a 1981 Lynx, had a 1.6l carbed engine and around 69hp. My 2007 Bandit has a 650cc FI engine and 85hp. Biek supremacy!
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Pfft, who needs proper pics when selling a biek?
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