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For Sale/Wanted to Buy / Re: Locksmith services available....now & into the future!!
« on: January 28, 2013, 10:49:31 PM »
Bump since we have some new people out there & its never too early to think about getting that extra key for the season!!  We also do residential stuff for those with that need.

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Introductions / Re: Hello from the S.Metro
« on: January 20, 2013, 04:51:33 AM »
Welcome!!  My hometown is across the river from you in Newport.

I think you'll find there are a bunch of great people on here.

Its slow now but things will pick up as spring approaches.

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Off Topic / Re: HAPPY HOLIDAYS
« on: December 24, 2012, 03:23:45 PM »
Happy Christmas & Merry New Years to everyone.   :lfmao:

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General Banter / Re: Winter
« on: November 30, 2012, 01:26:54 AM »
The way my State Farm agent explained my policy is that State Farm compensates for the fact that bikes are typically only ridden six months out of the year.

So they prorate the whole thing over 12 months which is why my GSX-R is about $80/month year round.  I did ask to take those two off but that was the explanation I got.

I'm sure every agent & company may be different on this.

As for me & winter.....I used to love it when I had a sled or had extra money to go downhill skiing but that hasn't been the case the past few winters.

Maybe a four wheeler may be in order instead of a sled.  That way I have another toy to ride in the summer (which my dad also rides them) and could stud it up for fun on the ice & ice fishing trips.

Uh oh...the list of wants is getting longer!!!  Must....work.....more....hours!!!  LOL

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General Banter / Re: A Year of Sport Rider Magazine for Free
« on: November 30, 2012, 01:18:48 AM »
Man that went fast!!

I figured by the time I saw this the 10k mark had been reached.

Oh well...thanks for the heads up Ray.

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General Banter / Re: advice needed - you guys might understand
« on: October 18, 2012, 01:44:48 AM »
I still am wondering if people are forgetting about the southern route that goes thru IA, KS, NM, & AZ along the way.

I would think that route should be pretty clear other than maybe some rain & such.

Here is a route out to LA my family has done in the past.
Sure it would be a lot of slabbing but OTW back could be a lot of fun finding fun off shoots.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=St+Paul,+MN&daddr=37.66783,-97.75761+to:33.46216,-112.12194+to:Los+Angeles,+CA&hl=en&ll=38.976492,-105.424805&spn=15.527547,31.420898&sll=33.785996,-112.307739&sspn=2.077231,3.927612&geocode=FWfwrQIdWo9z-imfN-nkztSyUjEpLto_0pFyyA%3BFfbDPgIdVlYs-imPhBIf79S6hzEng1GAlg9SEQ%3BFZCX_gEdrCdR-SldGqYIlhMrhzEtXcktJmdHdw%3BFYqYBwIdm77z-CkT2ifcXcfCgDH0CEYlb98v4g&oq=St.+Paul&gl=us&mra=dvme&mrsp=2&sz=9&via=1,2&t=m&z=6

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General Banter / Re: advice needed - you guys might understand
« on: October 15, 2012, 04:01:50 PM »
Sorry for your loss Andy.  A ride like that can be therapeutic but like many have said it can be problematic as well.

Did everyone forget about the southern route though?

Usually when we drive to see my sister in LA we take that route just to avoid any issues w/weather & such.

Sure it isn't as fun on a bike but Route 66 for a lot of the way could be cool.

Sounds like your plans are set though & I wish you guys a safe trip!!

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General Banter / Re: Is Aerostitch worth the money??
« on: October 11, 2012, 02:10:26 PM »
That certainly makes sense.  I have noticed that as well.

With my Roadcrafter on I have greater control over where & when air moves in/out of it.

I also like the fact that on hot days I can wear shorts/t-shirts but on cooler days I can bundle up easily under it.

I should start wearing it more often since I spent the money on it.

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General Banter / Re: Is Aerostitch worth the money??
« on: October 10, 2012, 03:45:23 AM »
Quote from: snowflap on October 09, 2012, 09:32:43 PM
I didn't know how drafty my until-now gear combination was until riding in this setup.

So good....bad....otherwise?

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General Banter / Re: Is Aerostitch worth the money??
« on: September 11, 2012, 03:39:00 AM »
Quote from: pkpk on September 08, 2012, 11:10:52 PM
It's downside is that it's probably going to be trashed after one crash.  I guess if you feel like you are going to crash many times, then go with leather.

None of us "plan" to crash...but if/when we do any gear is better than no gear!!

Quote from: pkpk on September 08, 2012, 11:10:52 PM
Do not "fall in love" with the notion of owning a Aerostch.  Personally I think they are a tad overrated compared to the rest.  One of my biggest beefs is they are the same design for almost 20 years now and they do look dated next to the most modern textile designs that have more pockets and style.

I would humbly say that if they have been around that long & the design hasn't change but they are still selling say's something.

I'm not say its the best but it's worth a shot I think.  I'm not a die hard by any means but do like their stuff.

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General Banter / Re: Is Aerostitch worth the money??
« on: September 08, 2012, 12:38:14 AM »
Quote from: Pipes on September 07, 2012, 07:44:34 PM
I can do a review during my ownership of the suit.  I have heard they are very stiff when new and the collar rubs.

Mine is barely broken in since I don't wear it often enough.  But that is likely due to needing some adjustments to it which I should do over the off season.  However I have never had any issue with it being stiff or the collar rubbing the wrong way.  I will say they do fit better as time goes on though.

I did go for the upgraded armor in the knees, shoulders, elbows, & added hip pads as well for additional impact protection.  I like the flexibility of the one piece stitch but do agree that leather handles sliding a bit better in a crash.

It doesn't transfer heat as much so should cause less injury under it compared to textiles in a slide.  I don't have a comparison study or anything but from past experience of customers showing me both after a crash & comparing injuries that is what I've noticed.

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General Banter / Re: Is Aerostitch worth the money??
« on: September 05, 2012, 01:18:40 AM »
I have always liked Aerostitch gear but it took me a while to pull the trigger on getting a suit due to the pricing of their stuff.

I bought mine in the summer of 2010 & haven't regretted it since.  I should wear it more often but need to get the sizing checked.

They have had to adjust the suit one other time & did so without charge to me so I'm a fan of the customer service they have provided.

But like Vander said, there are other quality manufacturers out there so it's worth checking them all out.

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General Banter / Re: Ride your own ride
« on: August 14, 2012, 11:44:55 PM »
Quote from: pkpk on August 14, 2012, 11:12:27 PM
It's good practice to get used to reading a route sheet for your own protection.  I agree that it's not the easiest thing to look at route sheets taped to the tank.  It's a skill that only 'comes by doing' though.

Well said.  I never used to use route sheets when I first started riding but now would rather have them than not.  Even if it's a ride I've done before or just riding by myself to remind me of the turns coming up.  As I've done this more & more it gets easier & easier to do.

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General Banter / Re: In Memorium
« on: August 05, 2012, 11:53:50 PM »
I'm thinking it's where the picnic table used to be outside the Arcadia Quick Trip????

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For Sale/Wanted to Buy / Re: Locksmith services available....now & into the future!!
« on: May 26, 2012, 10:30:55 PM »
Just did a job for someone with a Honda Valkyrie.
Those key blanks are different than the majority of the sportbike ones.

So that means we should now have most late era Honda key blanks in stock & ready to go.
Of course if we don't have your key in stock its only a couple day turn around to get it.

Does anyone need an extra key or know someone that does?

Also, don't forget we do residential & commercial lock work as well.

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