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Daytona 2009
- From: e7stinger
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2003 vulacn Classic 1500
- 4 days ago
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billharrison
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- Since: 1 week ago
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vp1443592_2_large.jpg
- From: pacman76706
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- 1 week ago
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Continental Tire Review - Part
- From: greyfalcon2112
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The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things. Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and... Wait... Wrong story... Rewind.
The time has come, finally, when my VT1100C Shadow Spirit's odometer turned 20K and my Conti-Milestones now officially have a full 5000 miles on them. Here are the results of what I have discovered about them...
Wow. Is as good a description as I can think of. If you go back and search for my original post, I said this already, but it still fits. I have done a careful examination of the tread, both front and rear, and although the rear tire does exhibit more wear than the front, (go figure) I am confident that there is still approximately 60% of usable tread remaining on the rear and I can't really see any visible tread wear on the front. In all, I'm impressed. Really impressed. I don't remember if I had mentioned how I ended up with them, but my OEM Dunlops were worn WAY past where I should have let them get to, (really dumb, wouldn't recommend it), and I was in the market for new shoes for baby. Following the advice of a friend who is a long time rider and the advertisement stating for 'heavy cruisers' pretty much sold me. I plunked down about $125.00 for the rear and $95.00 for the front, threw forty bucks into getting them professionally mounted and balanced, away I went and here I am.
For the ride and handling, I am still very pleased with them. the turn in is still very neutral and the ride is still very smooth. The thing that suprised me is that they actually got more quiet as they broke, or rode in. I attribute a lot of my luck with them from becoming anal-retentive about tire pressures. I wish I had some actual tread depth numbers for you, but go figure, my depth gauge flew the coop. (I'll stop at a local tire shop and get a reading for you and stick up another post really soon.)
I also promised some photos of the tires to go along with the blog post/review but since there's only enough room for a thumbnail on here, they really wouldn't do the Conti-Milestones much justice, so I'm gonna stick some tire photos in my profile for you guys, (and ladies) to take a peek at.
In conclusion... Am I happy with the Continental Milestones? - Yeppers!
Will I buy another set when it's time? - HELL YEAH!
P.S. Accoring to the rules I think you now have to include... "No I do not work for nor am I getting paid for this blog posting for Continental Tires." Regulations... Sheesh.
- Blog post
- 2 weeks ago
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Roads
- From: Droups
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Man the roads around Dallas, TX are just not bike rider friendly. And I don't mean the other people. The roads around it. Highway 635 has grooves in it. Which is one of the major roads that travels around Dallas. It also has lines that cut across lanes and if your front tire hits it wrong it jars your entire bike, could take down a less experienced rider. Grooves on another road that cut through town call Northwest Highway. These grooves are a real pain for smaller bikes. Larger bikes it's not that bad but it still can make even the most experienced ride uneasy.
Highway 30 has a movable HOV lane and the lanes are narrow. This makes most drives nervous and unsure of their driving next to the wall. They always drive like they are unsure if they might hit the wall. And the road curves back and forth.
There is major potholes in most of the roads and when they do fix these potholes they never fix them right. Always a temp. fix. From everything like a hump because they didn't pack the black top, to plates of metal for a short term fix.
For a major Metroplex that is worried about smog and polution it doesn't help make it easy for other options of transportation. Hell the buses spit out smoke. What makes that a better solution?
Just wanted to give you a heads up if you travel this way. And also to blow off a little steam.
- Blog post
- 3 weeks ago
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H.D. Roadking
- From: hondac3
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Yes, my lady and daughter
- 3 weeks ago
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Some more stuff about Guardian
- From: australian6
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For those interested, here is another take on the Blog about Guardian Bells.
The story goes like this…
RIDE BELLS are said to protect the Rider and the Motorcycle from notorious road Gremlins.
These mischievous Gremlins litter roads and highways with treacherous hazards such as oil puddles, potholes and
obstacles such as boards and scrap metal. The ringing of a Ride Bell is a perfect deterrent for fiendish spirits.
TWO BELL STYLES, EACH HANDLING the GREMLINS in a DIFFERENT WAY:
With all inverted cup or open bottom shaped bells, the fiends are caught up inside the bell shape and ejected to the
ground below. Vaporizing a Gremlin causes a pothole.
GREMLIN DESTRUCTION INSIDE the BELL: Potholes are proof of vaporized Gremlins!
The rounded style bells ring much more loudly than the cup style and
are much more efficient at calling in the Angels from greater distances. Important, because
Legend also has it that the ringing of a ride bell calls an Angel to protect the rider and bike from any harm,
evil spirit or otherwise - no new potholes for Bikers behind you.
GREMLIN DESTRUCTION by your GUARDIAN ANGEL: Lets your Angel do the Gremlin vaporizing!
Bells are mounted as low on the motorcycle as possible.
It is best if the bell is gifted to the rider, because it's power is doubled.
They have been given many titles over the years including Bike Bells, Biker Bells, Motorcycle Bells, Ride Bells,
Protection Bells, Talisman & Amulet Bells, Angel Bells, Gremlin Bells, Demon Bells ... and as mentioned above, Legend says that if you receive a bell as a gift it’s protection power is doubled.I have had them on all my Bikes and Myth / Superstition or not, I for one swear by them {anyone wants to know the details just message me lol}.
Obviously I’m not the only one who has had a problem or two while out riding, as I have seen an increasing number on Bikes that I come across in my travels. Maybe you never have had that close call or unexpected bike trouble, if so you’re one of the lucky “few”, as for me I have a "Gifted" one on each of my Bikes and I also carry one with on my key Chain..
Actually managed to capture a picture of one of these little mongrels lol
A6
- Blog post
- 4 weeks ago
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Explanation of a "Guardian Bel
- From: CromagnaMan
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Someone asked very recently what a “Guardian Bell” was, and I of course answered his question. I guess I always thought that everyone knew what those little silver or pewter (or even brass) bells were and was surprised that someone didn’t know. Then I started thinking about it for a bit, and realized that I don’t even know where I heard about the little bell in the first place … and it seems it’s always been in my knowledge base for the entire time I’ve been riding. (Almost 30 years now.
) So for those of you that do not know what a Guardian Bell is, here Ya go.
A “Guardian Bell” is based on an old biker’s legend / tale. It seems that going about our travels, there are little creatures called “gremlins” that enjoy causing troubles for bikers. They sometimes cause us to fall over, wreck, drop tree branches on our bikes, heat the concrete under our kickstands causing our bikes to fall over from melted hot-top, (even when no-one is even around the bike), causes our engines to stall, or even "break us down" with mechanical troubles on the road … miles from help. They cause all kinds of mischief!
The biker’s legend is that to keep these gremlins at bay and stay safe, all one needs to do is to ride with a little silver or pewter bell hanging somewhere on our bike. The constant “tinkling” and “clinking” of these little bells cause the gremlins to become curious as to where the ringing comes from, so they put their little heads up in the bell to discover the source of the sound. Once they do so, the constant “tinkling” quickly drives the little gremlins crazy and they fall off the bell and hit the ground killing themselves. (That’s where pot-holes in the road surface come from.
) So when a biker sees a pot hole in the road, instead of cursing it, we should thank some anonymous biker that had the fore-thought of hanging a bell from their bike … causing the pot hole of course … but also preventing the gremlin from causing US trouble as we ride by the same spot.
It’s just a silly and senseless superstition of course.
(I have my guardian bell hanging from the handlebar of my bike in the middle of the risers and another one on the key ring of each of my two motorcycle’s key rings.) Yeah … I know it’s just a superstitious legend … but why tempt fate? Besides, there’s a tremendous amount of pot holes around our roads, and SOMETHING had to cause them! LOL!
- Blog post
- 4 weeks ago
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kimmer127
- Silver - City Rider
- Points:1857
- Views: 243
- Since: 4 weeks ago
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Korean Highway
- From: Roostercrows
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Busan-Seoul Highway 1
- 4 weeks ago
- Views: 68
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Insurance Tip
- From: twest137
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BIKE MODIFICATIONS
Modifications don’t mean big insurance price hikes. Too many motorcycle owners are failing to tell their insurance carriers about modifications either because they fear the changes will increase their insurance premiums, or they don’t realize they need to. However, following a recent review, we can see that most common modifications actually have little or no effect onpremiums at all. This contrasts with failing to tell you insurer about modifications which could result in refusing to pay when a claim is made. This includes extra chrome, after market exhaust, custom paint, custom wheels, etc. Not to be left out would be performance kits, and engine modifications to your bike. All of these extras should be considered when insuring your motorcycle. BE SURE AND DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR INSURANCE CARRIER. That’s the only way an insurer can understand what risk they are providing coverage for, and calculate a fair price. In most cases your motorcycle is a large investment. BE SURE YOU INSURE IT PROPERLY. It certainly will payoff come claim time.Keep it upright and ride it like you mean it!
- Blog post
- 1 month ago
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Uwe and Tra on da way to Reno
- From: tracers
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This was my first long ride and on a new bike. It was a 2003 Harley Sportster. The road was HWY 88. it was beautiful!
- 1 month ago
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cruiser site
- From: nickymetromagna
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hi all,
i was on this site quite a while ago,they changed so many things! my pic and profile went away. and you could hit see people with same bike. i used to read what they said about different acc's for my bike,so i started to review things i added to mine,to maybe help someone else,so they didnt waste money on high priced parts that are low quality. it's ashamed when you pay like 500.00 for pipes,and they are junk,and rust after a year! i had a problem w/vance and hine pipes,i talked to product mangers and sales people and it seemed like they didnt give a f_ _ k! mustang seats was different,they helped me and didnt even ask me to prove i bought the seat! if i owned my own company,i would like feedback and correct problems that schould be corrected! whatever happened to the customer is always right! ha ita a real shame when nobody cares or goes the extra step! when their products dont sell anymore,they will be out of a job,and its thier fault!! and thats why so many american companies are folding up! i always take pride in what ever i do,but people now are like,just give me my check and who gives a f_ _ k! well thats my 2 cents about a lot of people i dealt with! they would never work for me,ha my friend had a shop,and on his cards it said,if you want good oats,you have to pay for good oats,but if you want ones that have already been thru the horse,well thats a little cheaper,ha
- Blog post
- 1 month ago
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A Big Field Of Salt
- From: vilchesm1958
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Would you belived that big field behind me is all salt?? Heck yes, i didnt nether i had to stop and take a little taste of that soil!!!! AND YES its all SALT.!!!! I really though it was just white sand!!!!
- 1 month ago
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A bit of humour from my Daught
- From: australian6
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After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.
Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humour. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by QANTAS' pilots and the solutions recorded by maintenance engineers (P = The problem logged by the pilot; S = The solution and action taken by mechanics.)
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what they're for.
P: IFF inoperative.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget. - Blog post
- 1 month ago
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Continental Milestone Tire Rev
- From: greyfalcon2112
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After wearing a set of OEM Dunlop tires down to the cords, (yeah I know that was really stupid) I searched all over the place for a set of decent tires that wouldn't break the bank and give me a pretty good value for the buck. After reading many mixed reviews about several different manufacturer's products, but mostly on the advice of a friend who has been riding longer then I've been alive, I settled on the Continental Milestone (blackwall) tires for my 2004 Shadow Spirit. My main reasoning was that the on-line add listed them as being a good tire for a "heavy cruiser". My Shadow isn't a real heavy weight like a full-dress Harley Davidson, an Excelsior/Henderson, a big dressed out Vulcan Drifter or anything but she's heavy enough so I thought the stronger sidewall tire was good deal.
WOW. Is the only word for these tires. The rear tire's rain groves are almost wide enough to fit your finger down into so they shed a sh*t-load of water and the turn in and cornering is very neutral, much more so than the OEM Dunlops had been. I can only contribute the ride and cornering feel to being shaped more like a sport bike tire, the tread is kind of odd looking but viewed straight-on it's rounded, not blocky like a lot of cruiser tread tends to be and consequently the ride is baby-butt smooth and relatively quiet.
I put a lot of miles on my Shadow and I gave Baby her new shoes early this summer at about 15,000 miles. Now I'm pushing 20,000 miles and the tread still looks new, I'll snag some photos and post them when I roll over a full 20K.
Hope this helps somebody else. Keep the chrome in the air and the rubber on the pavement.
- Blog post
- 2 months ago
- Views: 67
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Siri and the Virago
- From: oladal
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First stopp and sigaret in Valdal, on here very first MC tour together with me.
- 2 months ago
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Dalsnibba, Geiranger, Norway
- From: oladal
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The view from "Dalsnibba" down to "The Geiranger fjord"
- 2 months ago
- Views: 44