...on Velocity channel. First broadcast already happened, but they are replaying it a couple times tonight. Then there should be coverage every night this week .
+Wade

Speed TV, Speedvision, Speed Channel...whatever you knew it as, RIP.
Knew it was coming...but seeing baseball highlights right now on Fox Sports Network, on the channel where Speed lived last time I clicked on it...it is a sad day :\.
Really? it's easier to sell commercial slots for sports "news" 'round the clock? Anyone who has watched Speed over the years knows of their questionable programming choices over the last few years.
Yeah, they'll still have some motorsports coverage, we'll see.
I guess I'm as guilty as any of the demise...already downloaded all Moto GP coverage from the weekend (fantastic race! At one point I planned on going to Indy for it, but a family wedding this weekend prevented that), rather than watching on TV. If only a satellite system in the US offered EuroSport channel...they'd have a new customer.
Oh well, maybe something better will come along?
+Wade

...to my two sons, Austin (19) and Blake (18). Austin got his project CBR1000F back into running condition after a couple months of tinkering, and that was his motivation to get legal. I took it out for a few miles in one of the "dry" half hours this week, it does what it's supposed to. Not a great "learners" bike by any means, unless your in training for a rhino rodeo, but it may hit Craigslist very soon, make a couple dollars profit, or at least break even, and a more suitable "first bike" acquired.
Blake saw gas hit $4+ and thinks his plan is a good one, to ride this "great deal" he can get from one of his buddies...a '72 Yamaha AT2 125 (yep 2-stroke) street legal enduro. So far, everytime that one has left the garage, it has gotten quietly pushed back in. Good exercise program, if nothing else.
Debbie and I could see what was coming, so for their birthdays a couple weeks ago we gave them each a Basic Rider Course...hopefully they pick dates soon, before acquiring any bad habits, or lessons learned the hard way (but is there another way to learn them?!?)
+Wade

Being in midst of another crappy, non-snowmobiling winter, really has my cabin fevered mind wandering. Anyone here racing Pit Bikes at Prokart?
From the Left Brain/Right Brain post, it will all make sense that I am analyzing whether I would prefer the Honda 50 based bikes or the KLX 110 based bikes. Any input? Is there enough advantage in the 110's (handling? speed? brakes? tuneability? modability? comfort? other?) to justify the seemingly higher budget?
On the Honda "clones", I am seeing SSR most often. Are they OK? Or stay away and stick with Honda OE?
210 pounds, 6'0.
Thanks!
+Wade

My imagined scenario: Half-way out on a three hundred mile loop, it starts to rain. Priority one, get back to base camp safe and sound (does anyone here honestly ENJOY riding in the rain? Different strokes for different folks, and in my short stay here so far, some of y'all are definitely different! ). Priority two, keep my riding gear dry, so tomorrow when the sun is shining again, boots, pants, jacket, gloves aren't water logged.
Budget considerations are a factor.
A) Rain suit recommendations/experience? One piece? Two piece? $20 disposable? $150+ breathable? Anything in-between?
B) My boots are vented, does anyone carry/use boot covers?
C) What to do about gloves?
Anything else I'm not considering, which has the potential to detract from the fun factor?
It could probably be an entire separate post, but...what is your preference for carrying gear:
a) Back Pack (I have used mine on some shorter rides, and it seems OK, but may cause add'l fatigue on looong rides?)?
b) Tank Bag (I got one with bike, haven't mounted it yet, just seems like it would be too restrictive to moving around)?
c) Tail Bag (soft/passenger seat)?
Saddle bags not an option at this point, unless someone has some Aprilia OE Falco softbags and brackets stashed in the attic they want gone for oh...say...$50...ok...$75 .
Thanks!
+P / Wade

If you've added some background tunes in your helmet before: Did it enhance or detract from your ride? I don't think I'd want it all the time, but for the less eventful highway miles, I think I'd like it. What's your experience?
+P / Wade