the_silverfox

Hey...be nice, I like my Piaggio!

Update: Suzuki Intruder manual has been sold!

Currently using Bridgestone Battlax BT-023GTs. Current pair is nearly 3000 miles in and they still look pretty new. Triple tread tire is great for the straight highway miles, and it still has excellent grip for those twisties. The regular BT-023 would be fine for your bike and quite a bit cheaper (my FJR is a heavy beast so I have to use the GT model). It's a sport touring tire so it's designed for extra mileage and it comes in the 190 rear size. I loved the Metzler M3 tires too (that's all I used when I lived in CA) but they're a little pricey. Thanks to lots of nails and lane splitting I went through those like cookies. Grip on those were awesome, and I'd switch back if I had the $$$.

Just gorgeous. I want to see that bike with the new paint in person!

Update: Clymer K1200RS and Haynes Subaru manuals have been sold!

Happy birthday!

The Joe Rocket Phoenix jackets were never meant to be 100% waterproof in the first place. However they do a decent job considering it's a mesh jacket. I usually put them at about a 30-minute water resistance before they start to seep in certain places. Regardless of any jacket I've worn, the arms are always the first to go. I think it's because of the combination of the arms being more exposed to the rain in the riding position combined with the wind forcing the water into the fabric. The same thing happens to my Aerostitch touring jacket; if any area got damp first it was the arms. There are some tricks you can do to help control or slows down the amount of rain that soaks like tucking your glove cuffs inside the sleeves. Other than that it's pretty much the rain suit or one of those 100% waterproof touring jackets, and those are super pricey. If you're doing lots of rain riding, I would for the Frogg Toggs. They're light, 100% waterproof, and most of all, breathable. They also pack super small (the 2-piece suits come with a stuff sack) so it's great for the long distance trips (and it's a great pillow in a pinch). When doing the big rides, it's just better to take advantage of the ability to keep everything dry. That way you're not stuck with a hairdryer in your hotel room hoping your stuff will be ready to go in the morning.

Love those 650 twin bikes. The engine on my SV650 gave me the confidence to ride damn near everything. Your bike should go quickly. GLWS!

Clearing out my library of service manuals from bikes and cars that either me or Flying Brick have owned over the years. I've listed them on eBay but I'd be more than happy to sell them to my OR peeps privately and cancel the auctions. Looking at some of the vehicles that are on here, it's sad to have to see them go. It's been a rough few months. Here's the list. You can also see them on my eBay page - clicky. If you see something you like, just PM me and we'll arrange for a pickup. Clymer BMW K-Series 1985-1997 (K75, K100, K1100) - $25 Haynes Subaru Legacy and Forester 2000-2006 (includes Outback and Baja) - $15 Clymer BMW K1200RS, GT & LT 1998-2005 (and LT all the way to 2008) - $25 FACTORY Kawasaki Z1000 2007-2008 (includes ABS model too) - $45 Clymer Suzuki VS700-800 Intruder 1985-2004 - $10

Good luck with your search!

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