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Safety and Riding Tips / Thoughts on Lane Splitting?
« on: July 13, 2015, 01:57:21 PM »
Any opinions on the practice of lane-splitting?

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General Banter / V-Max
« on: July 23, 2013, 09:07:42 AM »
Thinking ahead... the next bike I'd like to get is a V-Max (2nd Gen).

Has anyone here ever ridden one?  Thoughts? Concerns?

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Off Topic / Has Duluth Recovered?
« on: March 01, 2013, 01:05:15 PM »
Looking for Mike Duluth on this one.

What is Duluth looking like these days?  ... specifically looking if 210 (Jay Cooke) is being repaired yet.  Are they planning on rebuilding the walking bridge too?

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Off Topic / It's time for a mini-van
« on: January 23, 2013, 08:43:45 AM »
My daughter is almost two and my son will be born around the time of her birthday.

So... I find myself actually WANTING a mini-van.  The size, the conveniences,  the practicality all seem so appealing to me now.  When I was in my twenties (as many 20-something males do), I DETESTED mini-vans and would never consider driving one, nevermind owning one.  Curious that I could have swung so dramatically, yes?

The demographics of this forum seem to really stretch as far as median age.  So I thought I'd ask this population:  At what point did you start appreciating the practical things in life?  Kids? perhaps at a certain age?  when you started an actual career rather than 'just a job'?

And to the youths... get off my lawn and don't touch my motorcycles.  No, I WON'T buy a coupon book to support your wrestling team and SLOW DOWN when you drive through the neighborhood!  ;D

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General Banter / 2013 IMS Discount Code?
« on: December 13, 2012, 04:41:41 PM »
Anyone have a line on a discount code this year?

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General Banter / Where do you dual sport?
« on: December 13, 2012, 10:08:19 AM »
I've been leading DS rides for a couple of years in the North metro... and I've been wondering; where are the best DIRT roads in metro area?

Carlos Avery does offer some good dirty fun, but I'd like to know where others may have found some good spots to exercise the suspension of a good dirt bike.

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For Sale/Wanted to Buy / FREE Boots to a New Rider -- CLAIMED
« on: November 19, 2012, 12:57:42 PM »
Joe Rocket Meteor Boots in black.
Not too sure of the exact size but I wear an 11.5 or 12 usually.

To be honest, these are not too great for protective qualities, but they're better then tennis shoes.

Good shape; usual wear/tear.  Just trying to help out an under-geared rider out there.

CLAIMED

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Bike Help / Soaking Clutch Plates?
« on: October 17, 2012, 02:08:37 PM »
How many here soak their NEW clutch plates in fresh oil before they install them?

Assuming that you are replacing a WET clutch.  ;D

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General Banter / Menace To Society?
« on: May 18, 2012, 11:35:21 AM »
It's nothing new that motorcycles and their riders are seen as hooligans in the general population.  But there are some groups that seem to stick out and contribute to the bad reputation of bikers more than others:

Reckless Squids- weaving in and out of traffic turning the streets into their own track

Outlaw 1%'ers - rolling crime wave on two wheels peddling vice through intimidation and violence

Loud pipes - destroyers of peace and tranquility intentionally revving their loud engines through communities

Any others?

And do you feel the reputation of ALL motorcyclists is worsening by these groups?

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Off Topic / Music Help
« on: March 23, 2012, 12:04:03 PM »
There are some very musical people on here... and I am hoping to find some advice on discovering a new (to me) composer(s).

I LOVE J.S. Bach (especially BMV 227)
and I LOVE Vivaldi (especially Gloria)

Any suggestions?

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General Banter / TMAT expansion
« on: March 05, 2012, 04:17:26 PM »
I know there are a few OHM'rs on here (Ray)...
Thought I'd share some happenings with the MN DNR developing a potential expansion on the TMAT:

http://minneadv.info/2012/02/27/matthew-lourey-state-trail-update-help-needed/

So get involved if you like what you read.  :)

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