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  2. Mini prepping. (Covid-19 thread)

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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

  4. Mini prepping. (Covid-19 thread)

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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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  8. Cortech Saddle Bags

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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)

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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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  10. WTF did I just do?

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    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!

  11. WTF did I just do?

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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.

  12. WTF did I just do?

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    5 hours ago, JT72 said:

    buy some tread locker, you are going to need a lot of it. My 98 S3T shakes like a dog shitting razorblades. 

     

    Yeah, it's got a good case of shimmies below about 2600 RPM but smooths out above that, and mirrors are as clear as my Weestrom's at 60 MPH in 5th gear.  The Buell is certainly a different beast than I'm used to...

  13. WTF did I just do?

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    Had an opportunity to pick up a one owner, garage kept Buell Cyclone M2 with 18K miles.  Guy worked as a HD mechanic and bought it new in New York.  Added a bunch of factory options like the tach, Buell-branded soft luggage, flat-slide Mikuni.  Wasn't really looking but it kind'a fell in my lap, so to speak.  Color is "Molten Orange".  Pretty much unmolested.  430# dry weight with 91 HP and 85 lbft of torque sounds like fun....

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  17. 2013 Ducati Hyperstrada, $5500

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    Out of curiosity, is this a post-swelling-fuel-tank era bike?  I've always steered away from Ducs simply because of the tank problems--the early 2000 bikes were prone to this--and lack of local dealer support here in Cinti.  Presume original chain/sprockets?

     

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  19. Investing 2020 Election Year???

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    3 hours ago, SpecialEd said:

    Look at you go, Bubs! You are a regular Carl Icahn, a-throwin' money hither and yon with abandon and rakin' it in.

    LOL.  You got me pegged, brother.  I espouse the base human qualities of greed and fear and prey on feeble old ladies by stealing their SS and pension money.

    Seriously, I don't day trade--ever.  I'm a buy and hold guy that favors quality stocks that pay regular and increasing dividends, plus a relatively boring mix of low-cost broad-base MFs or ETFs.  I buy on the dips and sell when I need to generate cash.

    I was kind'a unceremoniously pushed into early retirement in 2006, just 6 years after building my dream home on 10 acres.  Had planned to work for another 8-10 years, but that didn't play out quite like I thought.  Looked at my savings and IRA and made the decision to give up the dream of the yacht on the Riviera and drink cheap beer on the back deck, and it's worked through 2 major downturns over 14 years.  The market was pretty damn kind to investors from 2009 thru 2019, if they were willing to take on some risk.  I paid off my house as quickly as I could, making double principal payments from month 1.  Turned a 30 year mortgage into a 13 year mortgage.  Now, I earn more money in dividends than I need to live on so I donate to local charities and make sure my kids and grandkids have milk in the fridge.  Still live pretty close to the bone, but I have 3 motorcycles and a newish truck, I'm totally debt free, and go where I want when I want, and can't really think of anything more in the way of "things" to acquire or aspire to, other to stay healthy and keep on enjoying life.  Dad lived to 93, and I'm hoping to beat that mark!!!

    I'm lucky in some ways, but I've created most of my luck and worked hard at doing the right things at the right time.  May you be as lucky and astute! :)

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  20. Investing 2020 Election Year???

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    2 hours ago, Tpoppa said:

    I was watching for the bottom, and pulled the trigger of a few that I believe will prove wise.

    There were other that will probably turn out great, but at time seemed too risky and I was skeert.

    Like you, I took about 1/4 to 1/3 of the cash reserves and bought into VGT.  Still holding some in the event of another drop.  Wanted more exposure to financials like Visa, MC, JPM.

    Didn't call the bottom but still up from purchase.  I gotta believe, tho, that it's entirely possible and maybe likely that the "other shoe" will drop between now and Sept/Oct time frame.

    As for a 3-5 year horizon, things will continue to go up....until the next pandemic/zombie apocalypse/nuclear Armageddon.

  21. Pricing of '70s Honda's

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    There's a few guys here in Cinti that are into collecting/restoring vintage metric/euro bikes.  From their stories, unless you can find a screaming deal on a bike that's in pretty decent shape and mostly complete, prices on OEM parts or cost to refurbish said parts--not including your labor--are gonna limit your profit to a negative $$$.  Everyone I know that is good at restorations is doing it for the enjoyment and satisfaction and maybe to scratch an itch from their early riding years, not as a profitable hobby.

  23. 2018 Goldwing

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    11 hours ago, Steve Butters said:

    That means it has a vagina right? 

    Maybe, but lots of good reports about just how good the DCT tranny is on this bike.

    Say what you will about shifting vs not, but the technology is pretty good (see any writeups about Porsche PDK) and getting better quickly.

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