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  3. "To Hell w/ 2020" Rides, 2021 Edition

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    It is a use-it-or-lose-it skill, but it comes back pretty quickly.  Every spring, it takes a few hundred or more miles to bring back the reaction and motor skills.  Modern bike engineering and tire compounds are improving faster than my skills are degrading.  At 70, not sure how long that'll hold true....

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  4. IM THE FASTEST SPORT BIKE RIDER IN OHIO

    in Introductions

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    20 hours ago, Uncle Punk said:

    King shit is still up for debate if the OP shows back up so you still have a chance.

    Sexiest is well taken care of, despite what Brad Pitt thinks he just can't hang with the OG of sexy.

    Wait...sexiest is already taken?  And here I was thinkin' that 70 is the new 45.

    Problem with being that old is that when you hit the bars hoping to be picked up by a cougar, you gotta start looking for places that cater to the 85 yo crowd....ya know, bingo halls and senior centers on duplicate bridge nights.

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  8. Galaxy S5 with case and LGK20

    in Other Stuff

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    Would this be an appropriate thread to insert a "Merry Christmas, y'all" here?

    I didn't think OR drama started until sometime around mid-January....?

    As an honest question from an old techno-grouch, can phones that are GPS-enabled be used without a carrier contract, similar to a dedicated GPS unit, if you download Googlemap files?

  11. best Ohio (or N. Ky) place for trails/camping? new guy questions

    in Play in the Dirt

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    20 hours ago, caspian said:

    My 16 year old has expressed interest in riding with me, so I am currently looking for a 400 dual sport for him.  Am looking forward to exploring.

     

    Not clear from your post if your son is experienced (or not) but when it comes to new riders in the dirt--or for that matter, on the street--a good rule is "Less is more"....whether you're talking about weight, HP, or seat height.  If he's just venturing into the dirt, I'd suggest a 200-250cc DS.  The KDX 200/250 was a great little bike that dragged my 200# ass all over the trails of KY and TN with minimal fuss, maintenance or drama.

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  12. Trip ideas (Sept or Oct)

    in Daily Ride

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    18 hours ago, 2talltim said:

    Me and the Mrs. are going to Destin FL next month and plan on a trip to Barber on the way down. 

    If you've never been, prepare for your jaw to hit the  floor when you walk in!  The place is a homage to the motorcycle!

    Since you'll likely be rolling down I-65 thru Bowling Green, make a fun stop and take in the Corvette museum...plus the sort side trip to Art's, which is a combination vintage car sales/museum collection.  Small admission charge is worth the fun.

    http://www.artsvett.com/

  13. Trip ideas (Sept or Oct)

    in Daily Ride

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    If you haven't been to the museum at Barber yet, it is THE QUINTESSENTIAL DESTINATION for any motorcycle enthusiast/gearhead.

    Pretty much every boys wet dream!

    Farther away, the aspens of Colorado are spectacular that time of year.

    Have fun and be sure to send some postcards home!

  16. Mini prepping. (Covid-19 thread)

    in Dumpster

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    Speaking of faggy (Is that a real word?) science, a recent article that offer hope for severely ill COVID patients.  Won't help with the spread, so continue to wear your mask and don't do stupid stuff like french kissing your second cousin from South Beach Miami, but it might help reduce the fatality rate.

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/this-could-be-the-coronavirus-achilles-heel-researchers-say/ar-BB16m90I?ocid=msedgntp

  18. Mini prepping. (Covid-19 thread)

    in Dumpster

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    I'm neither a doctor nor an epidemiologist, but my gut is telling me the cause of the spike we're seeing is two-fold:  1) a major factor is the broad re-opening and resultant increased social contact, and 2) I believe the virus has mutated and the viral count is increasing because the most prevalent variant worldwide is now about 10x more contagious.  Hopefully, the same mutation won't also be far more deadly, but that remains to be seen over the next month or two.

    https://www.complex.com/life/2020/06/researchers-covid-19-mutation-made-virus-more-contagious

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  22. Cortech Saddle Bags

    in LBTS GLWS

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    Have this exact soft pannier set.  Bought 'em used many years ago and have made many multi-week trips to NC/GA, CO/UT, and FL.  The rain covers aren't totally water-proof so I always pack my clothes in 1-gal zip-lock bags.  Still work and function as new, although a bit sun-bleached.  These will outlast your prostate gland....

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    Mini prepping. (Covid-19 thread)

    in Dumpster

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    On 6/29/2020 at 1:57 PM, Pauly said:

    There's no point for democracy when ignorance is celebrated.

     

    In truth, a true democracy can ONLY work when you have an well-educated voting populace, one of the reasons that only land owners were allowed to vote when our country was established, as they were essentially the most well educated who had a stake in the outcome of the country's direction.  What we technically have historically is a republic, or at least a hybrid system combining democracy with a republic.  Allowing the ignorant, the uninformed and the uneducated to vote, while a rampantly popular idea on citizen rights, is a recipe for disaster over many decades.  As soon as the majority discovers for themselves or are urged or "told" they can vote themselves free benefits at the largesse of the tax-paying minority, it becomes a socialist democracy, which is where we're headed rapidly.  Sanders, Warren, Booker, Yang, Harris...name your progressive of choice.

    I know that sounds terribly "privileged", but it is our history.  If we could somehow instill the understanding of the need for EVERYONE to exercise their right to vote, so that a thin majority truly represents the "will of the people", then we could have a functional democracy.  When you have voter turnouts of 20-25% of registered voters, you effectively have the will of a 10-15% minority imposing their will on the 80%+ majority....and we allow it because we're too f'ing lazy or busy or disconnected to make our desire known.

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  24. WTF did I just do?

    in Daily Ride

    Posted · Edited by Bubba

    4 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

    I doubt any Harley dealers are going to have useful information on the M2.  Even when Buell was still active, support was awful at the Chrome Castles.       

    This is your best/only source of info:  https://badweatherbikers.com/

     

    3 hours ago, Pauly said:

    I found dealer support during my short Buell ownership was worse than if I had owned a MotoGuzzi in Antarctica. 

    Geez, you guys are real rays of sunshine.  😂  I wasn't expecting parts to be available at Bike Bandit on a 1-day shipping basis, but figured there might still be some NOS sitting in dealers parts store.  Given that I prolly won't be putting big miles per year on it or doing 2-week cross-country tours, I'm hoping I'll get a few years of fun before I start the grinding and gnashing of teeth....

    @Tpoppa  Thx for the link!

  25. WTF did I just do?

    in Daily Ride

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    9 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

    The M2 was probably the best of the tube frame (pre-XB) Buells. 

    I know for XBs the OEM drive belts are no longer available.  There are belts that will "fit" but they are not spec-ed for Buells.  Not sure about the tubers.

     

    Reading thru the then-current reviews of the 1999 model release, the M2 was the most loved of the Buell models, even tho it was carb'd.  Apparently, the EFI was not quite ready for prime time.  I haven't tried to source any parts yet, as it appears to be in fine shape, the PO said the belt is original, so I plan to at least go hunting at some of the bigger H-D dealers in the region to at least have one on hand....assuming I can find one.

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