Helmutt

http://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2002-suzuki-bandit-1200-gsf1200/o/m147714#sch243500 OEM is $85.29 plus shipping

Vulcan. Cheaper, mileage is still very LOW, it's more farkled, better bike.

If other plans dont prevail, may be in on this

Got a '77 XR75 when I was 11. Dad took me to his buddies out in the stix who's son had the same bike. He yanked it off the truck, started it up for me, handed it over, and said "have at it boy". Off I went with this other kid I'd never met, when he starts pulling away and leaves my sight while I'm wringing the grip off of that throttle. WTF? I go back to find my Dad and his buddy drinking beer on the back porch, I roll up and throw the bike on the ground screaming how it's a piece of junk and the other bike is smoking mine out there. Dad burps, looks at me stupid and says " well, are ya shifting right?". Dumbfounded, I retort..."uh, shifting?". After a brief lesson, I was hooked from that moment on.

Winning. You got it man

We may get rained out anyway if the Zanesville area weather doesn't change for the better. We can definitely get together again soon. Last time at City BBQ was too brief. I'll hit you up sometime Paul

I toothbrush mine down with some kerosene, dry it off, go ride for a bit to warm the chain, then a light coat of Maxima chain wax, section by section on the bottom run rolling forward, then park it for the night. I will have to try the Klotz that Sam mentioned though because I still get a little bit of fling the first ride after the chain warms back up. Never been a deal breaker, but if the Klotz doesn't fling at all - I say win

LOVE my Star Carbon. And the later models have better interiors ( styled after the RS1 ) than the elder versions. It's the best helmet I've ever owned. I still love my older Star but the newer series is DAMN NICE. Imo, you'd be hard pressed to find a better helmet

PM price on a pair of these please

Hopefully you can pull of a miracle bro and make it there in time, that is if the weather plays along for us all. We'll know more by Thursday since weather patterns could change for the better by then

Killer gift idea too

Rattle can isn't total shit if you apply it lightly and wet sand before the clear. Looks good man, by the pics it looks like you did it right

Then it's an old BTS Shovelhead

There could be a diversion class that wipes the points, but costs you to go. Safe driving videos and such. May be an option in your area, I know it exists in Montgomery county but not sure if it's a statewide thing or not

I'm assuming the deep lean angle with his body position directly over the center of the bike, and a small anything in his path could be why he lowsided. Especially if his tires were at a higher pressure, around 40ish pounds, would shrink the footprint enough. It's definitely a combination of things all at the wrong time made it happen. Glad he was ok, and hopefully the bike isn't done in

My final guess before the video reveal is a Triumph Tiger. Either the 800 or possibly the 1050? Color and year, I've no clue, but if the triumph dealership photo of Doc is an actual hint...that's my pick

Sweet. And I saw your post on the main ride thread about bumping the pace to a medium-fast ( like we tend to do ), but with this being a new route AND some new-to-me riders joining our group, I'll probably maintain a moderately medium pace just for everyone's safety sake. We'll see once we're in the thick of it, can always wick up the pace through open sweeping sections when there's better visability of what's ahead.

1 week away bump. Weather better play nice or else....I'll piss and moan about it

303 is nice. I'm a fan of a split floorplan with seperate garage, makes sleeping with the bikes locked down inside easier. What's your tow vehicle?

KZs are nice equipment. I've researched haulers for over a year now in prep to buy the right one the first time. Which model MXT?

I agree with Tim on the adv bikes having tall rider versatility, and the Vstrom is likely the least expensive of the shortlist. Other members here that have/had them, seem to like them from what I've read. The sport tour bikes are a comfortable option too, and you get more for your money with those, in my opinion. Thought about a VFR? They aren't I4's, and have a bit less aggressive ergos as the Daytona. I'm only 6ft so I cant really advise you like other's may - but I do have Buell drop pegs on my Ninja to give me an extra inch+ and it does help.

Congrats man, and props to your buddy. I'm sure he'd accept an obligatory facee, or vigorous handee

Dont hold back Jeremy, tell us how you really feel about this so called "good friend" The man lends you a bike and you tear him a new mud chute in front everyone here? Learn some manners young man Welcome to the craze John-a-thon

Welcome. Congrats on the new hauler. Looking into one as soon as I upgrade my truck. Logan area has some good, fully fortified, campgrounds. Oh, and the riding down there is stellar. Just search Hocking Hills Ohio Camping

No clue what you bought Nivin, just glad you succumbed to the ADD/OCD and will be in SEO next weekend. I'm guessing a murdered Duc Multi like this...