Car and Bike Talk

[sailfish]

You would the first time some idiot started coming over along side of you because he didn't realize you were there.

I was already watching him and had the horn on long before.

With a helmet on and the noise behind you it isn't that bad.

Even with earplugs in it was too much.

 

[oldngray]

I know guys who have no problem doing 500+ a day. The most I have ever done was about 400--that is enough for me. I'm kind of a fluffy butt.

I did 500 one day. I was Major Assburns.

 

[rod]

New GS in metallic green with a factory low suspension at a nearby dealer. Tempting. But their showroom is still closed...

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Are you sure? Most automotive salesrooms can be open by appointment only.

 

[sailfish]

Are you sure? Most automotive salesrooms can be open by appointment only.

Didn't see anything on the website.

 

[rod]

Indian charges way too much for the name. OK bikes but probably only worth half as much as they want for one.

One of the old classic Indians is a different story.

New motorcycles in general cost way too much and are insanely costly to maintain. I about crapped my pants when I bought my Ultra new and the first time I took it in for its scheduled oil change and the bill was for like 300 bucks.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I like the Scout

 

[rod]

Liveleak.com - TV's 'Diesel Brothers' to pay US$850,000 fine for rolling coal

Diesel Brothers in a world of poop

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Liveleak.com - TV's 'Diesel Brothers' to pay US$850,000 fine for rolling coal

Diesel Brothers in a world of poop

I'm not big on dirty tunes.

 

[sailfish]

This is what the ride is all about. Hunting down that elusive, aluminum-encased, caffeinated nectar from the dot you hand picked on a map. Cool humidity rolls through air as you bring the spout to your lips and you take in that aroma of highway vapors and third world-originated brew. When you reach the bottom, your standing break is over. One last swig before the helmet comes back on and you throw a leg over and get back to life in the most open yet seemingly impenetrable sanctuary you can find between two wheels.

 

[rod]

This is what the ride is all about. Hunting down that elusive, aluminum-encased, caffeinated nectar from the dot you hand picked on a map. Cool humidity rolls through air as you bring the spout to your lips and you take in that aroma of highway vapors and third world-originated brew. When you reach the bottom, your standing break is over. One last swig before the helmet comes back on and you throw a leg over and get back to life in the most open yet seemingly impenetrable sanctuary you can find between two wheels.

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I don't like coffee to begin with but out of a can sounds even worse.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I try to avoid strong caffeine drinks while on long rides.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I did drink 6 consecutive cups of coffee in Blye, OR once. I was beyond caring at that point because I was suffering hypothermia. It was in the low 40s when we left Alturas in the morning.

 

[rod]

I did drink 6 consecutive cups of coffee in Blye, OR once. I was beyond caring at that point because I was suffering hypothermia. It was in the low 40s when we left Alturas in the morning.

We call that a heat wave.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

We call that a heat wave.

It takes a toll when you have no fairing to speak of and no heated anything for a few hundred miles.

 

[BSWALKS]

It takes a toll when you have no fairing to speak of and no heated anything for a few hundred miles.

No fairing?!

Savage!

 

[Future]

No fairing?!

Savage!

Settle yo ass down !

 

[rod]

It takes a toll when you have no fairing to speak of and no heated anything for a few hundred miles.

Never tour without a touring bike.

 

[oldngray]

Never tour without a touring bike.

 

[rod]

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Amen. I have a hard time sneaking out by myself on the bike.

 

[rod]

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Good lord. You only need 2 pair of underwear and a couple of tee-shirts to supply a 2 week trip.