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General Discussion / Re: Anyone else listening to Allman Bros these days?

« Last post by Rocket Rod on April 23, 2024, 03:46:16 PM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M47GmSAlTJM

This song in particular seems to have that Allman Brothers DNA.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by kingoffleece on April 23, 2024, 02:32:11 PM »

The IBA, which knows a thing or two about riding in all different conditions, published a detailed report about mesh and temp.  Long story short, anything over 93 degrees F and one will ADD heat to the body when riding while exposed to the airflow (mesh).  P14 above has it correct. 

Having moved to AZ I'm in the process of learning how to deal with 100 degrees plus on a motorcycle.  The learning curve is extremely uncomfortable!
Using LD Comfort stuff right now trying to refine what's needed.

Mesh up to high 80's and then a shell with the LD stuff.  We'll see how it goes.  My friend Moshe Levy, who writes for just about everybody in the States on a freelance basis had a very favorable review a while back in the BMW MOA publication.  He knows his stuff well.

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General Discussion / Re: New opinions on preferred mesh summer jacket

« Last post by Enzo Toma on April 23, 2024, 02:09:56 PM »

I have a REV'IT! Eclipse jacket that I really like. Now the REV'IT! Eclipse 2 is out. Add a back protector to it and you're set.

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General Discussion / Re: "Squeaky" 2 LS front brake on Loopframe.

« Last post by bigbikerrick on April 23, 2024, 01:18:56 PM »

Thats a good suggestion on the Wurth sticky grease. Thats what I use on the guzzi splines,and it really stays put. Its almost like a "glue".  Thanks Ron for the illustration, as they say "a picture is worth a thousand words".... I was under the impression that the tubing would only slip over the straight part right before the "hook" end, but it actually has to go over the entire coil spring.  As you noticed, Ron, the  O2 cannula tubing is way too small. I am thinking some vinyl hose, or heat shrink tubing will work.
Thank you, Sir, for pointing that out.
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: Loopframe sidestand / foorboard question

« Last post by bigbikerrick on April 23, 2024, 11:07:52 AM »

Thank you Charlie. Thats what I was hoping.  I have been looking for a picture on the internet, and could never find one. Im pretty sure  can rig up something to serve as a stop for the sidestand, knowing that it will work. I need to get a crashbar that I can cut/sleeve and weld up.
It should be a fun project.
Thanks again,
Rick

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General Discussion / Re: Breva V1100 Fuel Pump

« Last post by Kev m on April 23, 2024, 11:03:56 AM »

The scum is from E-10 fuel gone bad, best to use non ethanol. All I use cept for the Jeep, even then I use a conditioner.

No disrespect meant, but this sounds like a ridiculous level of paranoia to someone who has spent a couple of decades living in states where non-E10 is almost impossible to get so it's all just about everyone uses in everything around here.

The scum is from FUEL gone bad, even the non-E10 will leave deposits if left long enough.

Yeah yeah, I think E10 is probably even worse in storage, but it still takes time.

There's no need for conditioner unless something is going to sit for more than just a few weeks at a time.

I say this because of our cars, our bikes, and our boats...and everyone else's in much of the northeast.

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General Discussion / Re: Recommendations for a first enduro bike?

« Last post by chuck peterson on April 23, 2024, 10:53:46 AM »

A beat to karp cl175…

And review your insurance policies…

 

I’m so fragile now I couldn’t even look at single track

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General Discussion / Re: Breva V1100 Fuel Pump

« Last post by guzzisteve on April 23, 2024, 10:53:28 AM »

The scum is from E-10 fuel gone bad, best to use non ethanol. All I use cept for the Jeep, even then I use a conditioner.

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General Discussion / Re: Offically an old geezer rider

« Last post by Guzzistajohn on April 23, 2024, 09:32:19 AM »

I'm a proud geezer too   I have a bumper hitch carrier for the T7. The ride across Kansas to get to the Rockies has lost the allure for me. The F150 is a smoother more comfortable ride for the smelly parts of Kansas.

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General Discussion / Re: More accidents

« Last post by Gliderjohn on April 23, 2024, 08:41:51 AM »

You don't always have to be moving to be injured. A friend at the time was at a stoplight in the outside lane when a car contacted the back of his bike enough for him to go down sideways toward the curb. His helmeted head took a pretty good whack on the curb. Most likely without the helmet he would of had a skull fracture.
GliderJohn