sodapop6620
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Motorcycles: ZREX
GPS: SEPA
Miles Typed: 1441
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« on: May 27, 2012, 12:26:10 PM » |
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Out riding today and hit 80000 miles  I guess my bike has been used up 8 times so far. Hahaahaha |
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Wildcard Tag http://tinyurl.com/69dfzaa Half my lies aren't true. You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. Dean Martin |
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« on: May 27, 2012, 12:26:10 PM » |
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dm_gsxr
Weirdo Freak
Reputation 32
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Years Contributed: '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: 2002 Suzuki Hayabusa, 1989 Honda Transalp
GPS: Longmont CO
Miles Typed: 4861
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I'm coming for you!
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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2012, 03:09:18 PM » |
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Why is this in off topic? I rolled over 110,000 miles yesterday's 1072 mile in 18 hour ride home  Carl |
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zer0netgain
Reputation -294
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Motorcycles: '99 CBR1100XX
GPS: VA/TN
Miles Typed: 6053
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2012, 03:27:50 PM » |
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I too hit 80K this weekend. |
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Zaphod did not want to tangle with them and, deciding that just as discretion was the better part of valor, so was cowardice the better part of discretion, he valiantly hid himself in a closet.
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sodapop6620
Reputation 19
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Motorcycles: ZREX
GPS: SEPA
Miles Typed: 1441
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Screw Christmas
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2012, 04:37:47 PM » |
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Carl were you going for an Iron Butt? It is great to see bikes with some miles on them.
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Wildcard Tag http://tinyurl.com/69dfzaa Half my lies aren't true. You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. Dean Martin |
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2RR2NV
Reputation 9
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Motorcycles: 2011 GSXR750
GPS: Whiteman AFB,MO
Miles Typed: 1855
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2012, 05:14:04 PM » |
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If you're gonna go, go with a smile!  current ride: 2011 GSXR750 previous rides: 2007 FJR1300, 2004 GSXR 750,2002 Hayabusa, 2002 Honda VFR800,1992 Honda Nighthaw |
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JamminJere
Contributor Rex
Reputation 53
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Motorcycles: 2008 Kawasaki Concours14 #5361
GPS: Southeast Pennsylvania
Miles Typed: 1234
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Commando Spelunker
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2012, 05:14:20 PM » |
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Congrats sodapop! My 08 C14 will be 5 yrs old in July.. I should make 80K by then.. I'm at 77,250 today.
Carl, did you make your whole 8000 mile trip already? Welcome home! Looking forward to seeing your trip pics.
JJ
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There really isn't much difference between "the masses" and "them asses"
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dm_gsxr
Weirdo Freak
Reputation 32
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Years Contributed: '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: 2002 Suzuki Hayabusa, 1989 Honda Transalp
GPS: Longmont CO
Miles Typed: 4861
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I'm coming for you!
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2012, 07:27:09 PM » |
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Carl were you going for an Iron Butt? It is great to see bikes with some miles on them.
Actually no. I was going for my Aunt's house and my tire wasn't up to the challenge. So I headed home. And you know how it is. Why get a room when you're only a few more hours from home Carl |
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« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2012, 07:27:09 PM » |
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zer0netgain
Reputation -294
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Motorcycles: '99 CBR1100XX
GPS: VA/TN
Miles Typed: 6053
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2012, 04:38:46 AM » |
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It's all a matter of.... 1. How often you ride. 2. How far you ride. 3. How well you take care of your ride. |
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Zaphod did not want to tangle with them and, deciding that just as discretion was the better part of valor, so was cowardice the better part of discretion, he valiantly hid himself in a closet.
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2RR2NV
Reputation 9
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Motorcycles: 2011 GSXR750
GPS: Whiteman AFB,MO
Miles Typed: 1855
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2012, 06:36:45 AM » |
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It's all a matter of....
1. How often you ride.
2. How far you ride.
3. How well you take care of your ride.
yeah, i know. really miss the days of being single. riding every day and putting on whatever i have time for until the weekend hit, then seriously hit the roads.... now, i'm lucky to go on a ride more than 100 miles, once a month. but i'm still happy!!!!!!!! |
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If you're gonna go, go with a smile! current ride: 2011 GSXR750 previous rides: 2007 FJR1300, 2004 GSXR 750,2002 Hayabusa, 2002 Honda VFR800,1992 Honda Nighthaw |
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BashamR6S
Reputation 1
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Motorcycles: Yamaha R6S
GPS: Chicago
Miles Typed: 179
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2012, 07:45:56 AM » |
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Damn I was happy to hit 30k last week! Im on a sport bike tho, so I'll pat myself on the back.
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hpc800
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Motorcycles: 1990 Pacific Coast
GPS: Central Maine
Miles Typed: 24
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*A T G A T T *
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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2012, 06:20:17 PM » |
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Nice Sodapop...Racking up the miles is a beautiful thing. A couple of years ago I picked up a 1990 PC800 with 6k on it and just hit 25k...It had been sitting a while so i had to rebuild the carbs, changed all fluids and replace the tires and brakes. Every once in a while I have to remind myself that it is 20+ yrs old and wonder if something is about to go...driving in traffic i will get a smell of anti-freeze or burnt oil and the occasional truck brakes and soon realize it not my bike, so far it has been solid...  |
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Well, to keep things in balance for good Feng Shui, FJR1300 could put a good old fashioned beat down on the next cell phone using/texting distracted driver he catches. - Mac
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Cablebandit
Pig Wrangler
Reputation 75
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Motorcycles: '10 Flying Pig
GPS: Stormstown PA
Miles Typed: 4461
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Certified Maniac
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« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2012, 05:04:06 AM » |
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Sodapop has a motorcycle?  |
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Rincewind
Reputation 89
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Years Contributed: '08, '09, '10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: Tiger 800; Gladius SFV650
GPS: SEPA
Miles Typed: 13466
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2012, 05:41:45 AM » |
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Way to go, Chris.
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mxvet57
Let's find some twisty's
Reputation -173
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Years Contributed: '10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: 04 FJR1300 88 EX500 05 YZ250 01 YZ 250 91 KX 500
GPS: Mt. prospect ill.
Miles Typed: 14135
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Loud horns save lives
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2012, 06:41:54 AM » |
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80K. Thats so 2007.  That was last sunday. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2012, 06:41:54 AM » |
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ConPilot1
Seven Pupils In My Eye
Reputation -1652
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Miles Typed: 1287
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2012, 01:51:33 PM » |
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38,000 on my Connie in 4 years, most I've ever racked on a motorbike.
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sodapop6620
Reputation 19
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Motorcycles: ZREX
GPS: SEPA
Miles Typed: 1441
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Screw Christmas
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« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2012, 04:55:14 PM » |
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80K. Thats so 2007. That was last sunday. That is sweet!! One day I will get there. |
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Wildcard Tag http://tinyurl.com/69dfzaa Half my lies aren't true. You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. Dean Martin |
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dduelin
Reputation 14
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Motorcycles: ST1300 NC700X CH80
Miles Typed: 108
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« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2012, 06:22:03 PM » |
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Just broken in. I waited 999.9 miles to take this.  |
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sagerat
Ural Tourist; BMW R1200GS Adventure
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GPS: Central Orygun
Miles Typed: 5457
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« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2012, 04:49:23 PM » |
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I hate all you guys.  A mere 16K on the GSA. Glad to see you guys out there rolling in earnest.  |
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The poster formerly known as VFRfan
Money can buy motorcycles, which means money can buy happiness
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dduelin
Reputation 14
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Motorcycles: ST1300 NC700X CH80
Miles Typed: 108
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« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2012, 05:40:23 PM » |
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This was when my BMW R100 turned 100,000 miles. It still has the original 85 mph speedometer so I know it tops the ton at 6200 rpm which is how I turned 100K on her.
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ST for me!
Reputation 5
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Motorcycles: ZX14 and Connie 14
Miles Typed: 351
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« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2012, 07:14:02 AM » |
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80K. Thats so 2007. That was last sunday. 217 miles, you call that a trip?  |
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I like to ride...
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Paradox_Q
Reputation 2
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Motorcycles: 2005 Kawasaki ZZR600
GPS: Colorado Springs, CO
Miles Typed: 26
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« Reply #20 on: June 03, 2012, 07:57:01 AM » |
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I must be doing it wrong...28,000 in 7 years. With a young family I mostly commute.
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mxvet57
Let's find some twisty's
Reputation -173
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Years Contributed: '10
Years Supported: '11
Motorcycles: 04 FJR1300 88 EX500 05 YZ250 01 YZ 250 91 KX 500
GPS: Mt. prospect ill.
Miles Typed: 14135
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Loud horns save lives
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« Reply #21 on: June 03, 2012, 03:22:23 PM » |
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217 miles, you call that a trip? By the end of the day i did 450 miles. |
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It's not the fall that will kill you it's that sudden stop
04 FJR 1300 1/4 million mile club
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ChrisZRX
This space for rent.
Reputation 11
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Motorcycles: '02 ZRX1200, '09 Bandit 1250 (RIP)
GPS: Tyrone, PA
Miles Typed: 701
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« Reply #22 on: June 04, 2012, 06:30:39 AM » |
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I only have 6.3K on my '02 ZREX. I just rescued it in March from someone who didn't appreciate it. Looking forward to putting 80K on it though. |
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May the torque be with you.
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sodapop6620
Reputation 19
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Motorcycles: ZREX
GPS: SEPA
Miles Typed: 1441
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Screw Christmas
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« Reply #23 on: August 22, 2012, 05:42:39 AM » |
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I am so ashamed. I just passed 81K yesterday. Damn work getting in my way of riding.
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Wildcard Tag http://tinyurl.com/69dfzaa Half my lies aren't true. You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on. Dean Martin |
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Cablebandit
Pig Wrangler
Reputation 75
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Motorcycles: '10 Flying Pig
GPS: Stormstown PA
Miles Typed: 4461
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« Reply #24 on: August 22, 2012, 06:31:20 AM » |
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Yikes! That does suck.
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ConPilot1
Seven Pupils In My Eye
Reputation -1652
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Miles Typed: 1287
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« Reply #25 on: August 22, 2012, 09:59:23 AM » |
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I just cracked 40K on the old Connie last week. Most I've ever put on a bike in 4 years.
She's a good bike....a damn good bike, but sometimes the weight and the crappy suspension and limited tire choices get really old.
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halloween over.
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motociclista
I think, therefore I ride.
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Motorcycles: 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, 2006 Triumph Daytona 675, 2009 Kawasaki Versys
GPS: Ohio USA
Miles Typed: 197
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Sport touring: Now available in book form.
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« Reply #26 on: August 23, 2012, 06:32:21 PM » |
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"Let's cut to the chase: this is one of the best motorcycle books I have ever read." --Willie McLandsborough, STAReview. Read a sample chapter at www.theridesofar.com |
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st2sam
Reputation 89
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Years Contributed: '10
Motorcycles: '93 Ducati 907ie '09 Kawasaki C14 abs
GPS: N.E. PA. aboard a flying workhorse!
Miles Typed: 1433
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Certified sport-TOURING wacko.......
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« Reply #27 on: August 23, 2012, 08:44:13 PM » |
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Great story, thanks for the link.  |
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Change is good, but only for a while..
Kawasaki makes the best "sport-TOURING" motorcycle, until I buy something else.......
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Mac
Stuck in the 3rd world
Reputation 32
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Years Contributed: '10
Years Supported: '11, '12
Motorcycles: 05 ST 1300 abs
GPS: Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
Miles Typed: 7587
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I still can't speak Pashto
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« Reply #28 on: August 24, 2012, 01:59:56 AM » |
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You rolled over 80K? Man thats just mean! What 1K's Great Grandfather ever do to you? Congrats!! |
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You'll never be able to enjoy life if you allow every half-witted dipshit with an opinion to ruin your day. - Slartibartfast Ga
"I had to lay her down" is what people say when they have a near miss, but manage to crash anyway. - naustin
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coucours grad
Reputation 15
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Motorcycles: 2008 ST1300
GPS: Covington GA
Miles Typed: 222
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« Reply #29 on: August 24, 2012, 06:47:10 AM » |
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I just cracked 40K on the old Connie last week. Most I've ever put on a bike in 4 years.
She's a good bike....a damn good bike, but sometimes the weight and the crappy suspension and limited tire choices get really old.
When mine grenaded she had 141k on the clock. Replace that rear shock and put some Progressive springs in the forks and let her go!!! And if you hear a paint can rattle on cold startup get a new cam chain tensioner in her QUICK! I've officially had the ST 1 year and sitting at 6k.....Time to take some vacation! |
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ConPilot1
Seven Pupils In My Eye
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« Reply #30 on: August 24, 2012, 10:31:49 AM » |
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When mine grenaded she had 141k on the clock. Replace that rear shock and put some Progressive springs in the forks and let her go!!!
And if you hear a paint can rattle on cold startup get a new cam chain tensioner in her QUICK!
I've officially had the ST 1 year and sitting at 6k.....Time to take some vacation!
OEM or that manual one?? Just curious. Thanks. No issues sofar. At all, other than a shot front wheel bearing which is common from my understanding. Thought I had a J-Box issue but it was worn/shorting farkle wiring draining my battery. |
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JamminJere
Contributor Rex
Reputation 53
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Motorcycles: 2008 Kawasaki Concours14 #5361
GPS: Southeast Pennsylvania
Miles Typed: 1234
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Commando Spelunker
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« Reply #31 on: August 24, 2012, 11:36:59 AM » |
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Congrats again on your 80K roll over, Chrisdapop! Your not the only Kwak thats been busy riding..     Today I'm 50 miles shy of 83,000.. but you get the idea..  Tires Tires and more Tires..  JJ |
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ConPilot1
Seven Pupils In My Eye
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« Reply #32 on: August 24, 2012, 11:40:37 AM » |
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Jer do they really eat tires as badly as I hear???
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Cablebandit
Pig Wrangler
Reputation 75
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Motorcycles: '10 Flying Pig
GPS: Stormstown PA
Miles Typed: 4461
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Certified Maniac
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« Reply #33 on: August 24, 2012, 11:41:03 AM » |
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If you have to ask.......
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JamminJere
Contributor Rex
Reputation 53
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Motorcycles: 2008 Kawasaki Concours14 #5361
GPS: Southeast Pennsylvania
Miles Typed: 1234
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Commando Spelunker
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« Reply #34 on: August 24, 2012, 06:49:03 PM » |
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Jer do they really eat tires as badly as I hear???
Yes, they are very comparable to your deafness..  JJ |
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