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General Discussion / Re: Winter…

« Last post by faffi on Today at 01:25:27 AM »

After doing figure eights on the 550 lbs Virago. Combine poor grip, worse technique and lots of metal and I ended up a very sweaty rider!

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General Discussion / Re: Simplifying life

« Last post by faffi on Today at 01:16:17 AM »

A couple post made me think of this:

 

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General Discussion / Re: Simplifying life

« Last post by faffi on Today at 01:14:20 AM »

I've been ever so slowly getting rid of all my "takeoff" parts.  You learn pretty quickly what might sell on Ebay, and what is a waste of time.  After market exhaust...sell it!  Stock exhaust...toss it!  Aftermarket seat..sell it!  Stock seat...toss it, and so on.  I take a look at Ebay listings, and if there are more than three or four of what I have, I know there's really no point in trying to get any money for it. Almost all the small parts I've horded for years are going in the dumpster.  Anybody want a pair of stock plastic handgrips for a Harley Davidson? Or maybe some used Ducati clutch plates?  No?  Didn't think so.

People restoring back to stock will be interested in the parts you list, but they may be few and far between. FWIW, some think that they sit on gold and demand more for a crusty old part than NOS parts cost

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General Discussion / Re: Winter…

« Last post by faffi on Today at 12:59:16 AM »

I’d look at rubber compound as the reason for poor grip in that case. A soft compound and a trials type tire are recommended by most who ride and snow, including Ural and sidecar experts.

That’s at least what I’ve read (many accounts) and my own limited experience, but I also know I’m saying this to someone who’s probably got more miles in snow than I might ever reach.

It makes sense, but the Heidenau K60 Silica on the rear and the Mitas something up front both offered less grip on both snow and ice compared to what experience would indacte, less than the ordinary street tires I have used on the other bikes.

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General Discussion / Re: Foreign Visitors

« Last post by ridingron on December 09, 2025, 07:43:45 PM »

Not meaning to poke the bear but I think that's just a bit overboard.

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General Discussion / Re: Simplifying life

« Last post by ridingron on December 09, 2025, 07:38:14 PM »

A couple post made me think of this:

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General Discussion / Re: Simplifying life

« Last post by ridingron on December 09, 2025, 07:12:23 PM »

Actually, didn't Chris Christofferson write that song?

Actually Kris Kristofferson (K's not C's  ) wrote Me and Bobby McGee which contained the line the line "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose." I personally think Janice Joplin's version of the son is the best.

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General Discussion / Re: Tonti distributor Drive Gear

« Last post by wirespokes on December 09, 2025, 06:47:03 PM »

Looking at Bender's site and a photo of a loop distributor I could see it has a 12 tooth gear. So if anyone needs a loop distributor gear, I've got one I don't need.

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General Discussion / Re: January 2026 SE U.S. Traveling Lunch

« Last post by Bulldog9 on December 09, 2025, 05:52:59 PM »

I’m getting a knee replacement in December so I’m not sure I’ll make this one in January.

I had a total Hip and Knee replacement in 2020, PM if you need anything.

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General Discussion / Re: Simplifying life

« Last post by Bulldog9 on December 09, 2025, 05:49:01 PM »

Funny you should mention your kids, as I too have thought "do I really want my kids to have to go through all this stuff?" The answer is no. Not that there are any embarrasing secrets, it is just a lot of clutter. My mother in law's house is crammed with garbage to the point only a vivid hoarder can achive. When she goes, there will be many containers to fill... and I do not want to leave behind even a fraction of that burden.

I have a detailed will with instructions....... ........... LOL....... But..... NONE of my stuff is Junk........... That's all my wife's stuff.........

Next spring when I unpack all my crap, and set up my retirement garage, I am going to sell ALL the extra/unused stuff, parts, etc. and will likely just mail it to whoever wants it if they pay postage.

But in reality I don't have too much crap. Moving every 2 years makes moving junk hard.  I do need to let a few things go, specifically the Breva 750, 1200 SPort, and XS750.............. .... ANyone wanna help? ;-)