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General Banter / Bike rental in Vegas
« on: October 09, 2013, 09:34:55 AM »
Can anyone recommend a good place to  rent a motorcycle in Vegas? Either an ADV Tourer or a Sport Tourer.

Thanks,

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Routes / Allon"s route 10-21-12
« on: October 18, 2012, 06:40:22 PM »
GPS route and track. I suggest you set your GPS to  not to recalculate if you would like to  follow the route properly. 

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General Banter / Why I ride Adventure-Tour Bike
« on: September 02, 2012, 03:21:54 PM »
Peter Egan said it better than I can.
http://www.cycleworld.com/2012/08/22/why-adventure-touring-bikes-are-so-popular/

and if you still don't believe it, next time we ride together bring your tricked out super bike.  :)

Allon

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General Banter / Empire Cycle
« on: July 22, 2012, 08:52:51 AM »
I don’t normally do this, but I would like to recommend Empire Cycle in Loretto MN  for an outstanding service. Up till yesterday, I used them for tire mounting and balancing and buying consumables like oil and filters. The prices were very reasonable.  Yesterday I bought a new rear Adventure tire from them for a price as good as I could find on line. Both Erick and Adam are very knowledgeable and it’s nice to be able to talk to someone who knows bike mechanics. When I got stuck changing fork oil they gave me a few tips that were a big help. Personally I do most of the maintenance on all my bikes myself. I leave valves and rear shock rebuilding for the pros. I am happy there is a local shop, close to home, that can help with such work.

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General Banter / Earphones
« on: June 13, 2012, 08:22:21 AM »
What earphones are you recommending to use under the helmet with your MP3 players when riding your motorcycles? For so many years I have resisted it, but next week I have some long distance riding to  do and maybe this would be a good opportunity to  check this option out.

Thanks,
Allon

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Bike Help / Setting up suspension
« on: June 09, 2011, 06:22:18 PM »
I need some help setting up my suspension.
I would like to start with setting the sag properly.
This can be done with one extra person, but can be done easier with two.
I live in the western suburb (Plymouth)

Would greatly appreciate the help.

Allon   

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Routes / To/From Twistar 13:00 group
« on: May 19, 2011, 06:18:54 PM »
Attached is the route for Twistar i plan on taking tomorrow for our group that leaves Prescott at 1PM.
It also includes a route back that was actually a Twistar ride several years ago.

Although I don't remember a rainy Twistar in recent year, I would recommend bringing rain gear. ;)

See you tomorrow.

Allon

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General Banter / No rides today???
« on: May 08, 2011, 09:15:02 AM »
Such a beautiful day and no rides? Come-on, your mothers will understand.
I am out solo I guess. You meet the nicest people riding solo on a Suzuki or a Triumph.  :)

Happy mothers day.

Allon

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General Banter / Bike thoughts
« on: February 25, 2011, 09:04:20 AM »
I am thinking about getting a new street bike this year and I don’t think I will able to sell the SV with over 50K miles. (I don’t want to give it away either) It is going to be crowded with a 4th bike in the garage. (I have a dirt bike that’s sitting a lot too)  Although I haven’t been to the race track since 08, every year I plan on going at least once or twice.  My thought is to keep the SV for that purpose only and just let it sit most of the time.

What do you think and what maintenance should I do to it while not being used most of the year?




Allon
 



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General Banter / Trailer help
« on: July 27, 2010, 02:06:03 PM »
Recently bought  a Kendon trailers that calls for 21 “ from the ground to the top of the ball in order to make the trailer level.
I have a class 1 hitch on my sedan with 1.25” x1.25 “ receiver. My current setup takes me to 16” above ground level. The only thing I could find was a ball mount that would get me to  a little below 19”.

Any suggestions? (serious ones, not buy an SUV)
Doing some on-line research revealed this is an issue with Kendon trailer owners + sedan.  Most have gone to a welder or a machine shop to custom make them one.
Any recommendations for this solution?

Thanks,
Allon

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For Sale/Wanted to Buy / For Sale
« on: July 14, 2010, 03:13:39 PM »
Need to make room in the garage. Before I put it on Craigslist I thought I would post here.
•   3 rail light weight motorcycle trailer.  Will tow 2 sport bikes or 3 mini bikes. $500 OBO
•   2002 Suzuki DRZ250 trail bike. Jet kit, FMF pipe, bark busters, bar riser and aftermarket handlebars. $2000OBO

Both are in Excellent condition.
http://picasaweb.google.com/eram310/For_sale?authkey=Gv1sRgCPXws6H19NaecA#

Allon

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Bike Help / Tire manufacturing date
« on: June 23, 2010, 04:39:21 PM »
 
I have 3 different tires that were never used. The manufacturing date on them is 04 and 05. Just out of curiosity, do you guys think they are compromised in any way?
I plan on using them (This year) even if they are.  :-*
Allon

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General Banter / Not too old to race
« on: June 10, 2010, 10:27:44 AM »

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