OldBear
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Try a Nolan N43 Trilogy. The big faceshield comes off easily and leaves good airflow while retaing the built-in sun shield. We really like ours.
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+1 for LD Comfort. That and mesh gear with a cooling vest has taken me through some real hot days, including a 685 mile day last year with temps in the upper 90's
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Not wanting to start an argument, but before you buy, look at the statistics for where heads strike when an accident occurs. You'll quickly find that a very high percentage of pavement strikes are "face plants". In these situations, a helmet with a chin guard is critical if you are to avoid serious injury. Also, hits on the temple area account for a good number of strikes as well. ANY helmet is ahead of no helmet, but if you're wearing one to protect your noggin, why not get one that gives the best protection possible? The KEY here is getting a lid that fits YOU. If it doesn't fit correctly, it WILL be uncomfortable, may limit vision/hearing, etc. AND could cause additional problems in an accident by shifting on your head. For example, I tried one of the new Schuberth C3 (Rode 100 miles to a shop to try one on-if it fit it would be in the closet now), however that helmet did NOT work for ME (uncomfortable, tight, etc.) Other guys love/swear by 'em. Try on a number of helmets BEFORE you buy. If it fits RIGHT, you'll have decent visibility, be able to hear ok and be comfortable. If it doesn't meet these criteria, keep looking. (For the record, I'm a big fan of the Nolan modular helmets. My old 102 was great, however when I went to replace it, the new 103 did NOT work for me at all. Wound up with an N90 (cheaper) and love it! Go figure? Anyway, get a proper fitting helmet and wear it.
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One other thing, watch out for the "grease strip" down the center of the lane, ESPECIALLY when it first starts raining. All the oil, antifreeze and other crap from the cages will float to the surface and make this are EXTREMELY slick until it's been "washed off" by a heavy rain. Light rain is really worse than heavy because it does not "remove" the grease strip. I'll usually pull over and let nature wash the road for a spell if I have any distance to go. Other than that, the other comments pretty well have it covered. Don't do anything "quick" (braking, lane changes, etc. etc.) Take your time, pay attention and give extra attention to following distances. You'll be fine! Ride safe!!
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This is a VERY controversial subject--the "true believers" will swear that CT's on bikes are the best thing since cold beer, others will say they're a deathwish waiting to happen. Ya pays yur money and ya takes yur chances...... I personnaly am not a CT fan. I've never seen an engineering study that will support them as "superior" to purpose built MC tires, and I've never seen any evidence of any racer running 'em (maybe on a drag strip?). I can understand 'em working ok in a straight line pounding down the superslab. I'd have concerns about how they handle during "emergency" swerve maneauvers, but that's just my 2 cents. Anyway, do your homework first and be aware of the potential plusses and minuses BEFORE you decide. Whatever you decide, be VERY careful with new tires (even MC tires) until you get 'em scrubbed in...Ride safe!
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I had 'em on my '09-felt like it took 100 lbs off the bike. Highly recommend!
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In Tellico Plains TN check out the bakery and Tellico Motorcycle Outfitters....Good folks (and GOOD goodies:).
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Boy, somebody has really been riding a Lot to get 11,000 miles on a 2013--Gee, I didn't even know they were out yet....
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I had an '07FJRAE. The powerplant, auto clutch and handling were exceptional. A VERY fast and powerful motorcycle. I initially had a LOT of wind noise/turbulance and worked my way through a BUNCH of windshields before I found a combination that worked well for me. I eventually went with a cut down windshield and a Corbin saddle and after that I could put in 450 mile days pretty easily (Wish it had cruise control!) Never could get my wife (5'2, 135) comfortable on it. I tried a passenger backrest, various passenger footpeg options, etc. put eventually gave up on using it as a two up bike (for us) and traded it off. If it had been me only riding, it would most likely still be sitting in my garage today. You will find the FJR is a sneaky fast motorcycle. You'll be cruising along at 60 or so and glance down to find the speedo bouncing off 100. On my bike there was VERY little perceived difference between the two speeds and I often found myself running a LOT faster than I thought I was. LOVE IT! Just be careful, else you'll be buying Smokey a tree! How fast are they? I dunno--road tests show quarter mile times in the low 11's and I saw (once) and indicated 130 mph on the speedo, and it was still pullling like a TRAIN! I ran out of road/nerve, the bike did not run out of "go". Enjoy!!
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I had an 07 FJR.... Great bike, but I found it to be sneaky fast. I'd be bopping along minding my own business at about 60 or so and look down and see the speedo passing 90! Yikes!. Did it a BUNCH of times. It was so smooth that you really couldn't tell HOW fast you were traveling. Wife couldn't get comfy on it or it would still be in the garage. (Probably a good thing it's not or I WOULD have got nailed by smokey for speeding:shock3:) It had some turbulance issues around the helmet, but they were the same regardless of your speed.
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The "breakaway" is a pretty cool unit. I like the fact it disconnects when you brake. If you want something less expensive, check with Aerostich. Their current catalog shows 4 different types of throttle locks, ranging from $20 to $35....
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Different?? Seriously though, the Lehman "Crossbow" trike looked kinda cool..
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The old first gen Concours were about the best buy in motorcycling. A new one during the last year of production was about $7k There are a zillion of 'em out there and they were made for 20 years with no real changes. Check out the COG website and you can probably find a decent deal on one!
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What a pain!! I feel for you 'cause I've been there too (1500 miles though:whistling:) I'd agree with the folks about a tire being cheap insurance though. I know a good tire is going to set you back $150 or so, BUT when you consider that those two skinny tires are the ONLY thing between you and a crash....Buy a new tire and don't take the risk. Ride safe!
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Also, please remember that the $20K in medical coverage required by this law is, literally, Nothing. A helicopter ride to the ER and the first 30 minutes of treatment will take care of that, from then on..... I agree that people have to make their own choices, but please, for you own sake and the sake of those who care about YOU, "think" before you ride. Ride safe and watch out for the cages!!
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I understand the whole "choice" thing, but, why oh why is it required for everyone in a car ti wear a seatbelt (and they're inside a steel cage with airbags) and yet it's offensive to some folks to wear a helmet? I'm sorry, I just don't get it. I spent a number of years working as a firefighter, and I've responded to my share of motorcycle accidents. I've seen punkins busted in very low speed (going around a corner in town) accidents, and I saw a young woman in cutoffs on the back of a Sportster when it was dropped in gravel and the exhaust pipe laid on her leg---NOT pretty. Folks can do what they want, however I will promise you that my wife and I WILL have full gear (pants, jackets, gloves, boots and full face helmets) on whenever we ride. I love bikes as much as anyone, but I do respect 'em and the amount of damage that you can suffer even in a low speed get off. (If you question the need for protective gear, run down a gravel road as fast as you can wearing what you wear when you ride. Trip yourself and fall, and if you have Zero gravel rash then you're wearing the right gear, otherwise..... Ride Safe!
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High performance motorcycle + zero experience = CRASH! NOBODY starts out knowing how to ride! I'm an old fogey, but back in the day the "big" japanese bikes were 350's and the hottest thing on the road was a 650 Bonnie or a Sportster (55 horse or so). NOW the industry and some riders will tell newbies that a 60 horse machine is a "learner" bike, and then we wonder why so many folks crash early on. On a sport bike, if she's very lucky, she'll scare the he.. out of herself and learn from that, otherwise, she will crash. PLEASE do everything in your power to (1) get her through an MSF course (2) make she sure's aware of and wears full gear and (3) starts with a lower powered, lighter machine. The 250 Ninja or the new 250 Honda single are both ok, as are some of the smaller cruisers. Years ago I owned a Kaw H2 (750 two stroke triple "the fastest acccelerating production motorcycle in the world") and a 125 Hodaka Combat Wombat motocrosser that I raced. I too had a young woman who was hard headed and determined she could ride anything, even though she had zero experience. Long story short, I finally gave in, suited her up in gear and sat her on the Hodaka. She promptly wheelied across the yard and crashed (low speed) on the other side of the yard. Suddenly she developed a LOT more respect for the power of and skill required for riding!. Good Luck!!
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Hannigan's recently had an RSV Trike IN STOCK....Might be able to work a deal with 'em... Just sayin'...
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Well, I'm thinking it's a touch "high". I know you can get a new, '10 model for a price in the low 30's....For one 7 years old with 88 k miles, I think you might be able to do a little better.
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I've got a '12 Jetta TDI with the DSG trans and absolutely LOVE it! Got mine the friday after Thanksgiving and I've now got 8k miles on it. It's peppy and a lot of fun to drive, thanks to the very torqy TDI, and gets great fuel economy. My WORST tank was 39.7 and my best thus far is 49.3 (and that was running basically non stop on the interstate at 77 mph on my way from KY to PA. Drive one, they're a hoot!
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Yup! What he said! You are currently on the BEST mc site I've ever been on!
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+1 on that! The TD is a great bike, but it is heavy and will be a handful 'till you learn to ride it. Go for the MSF course first, then practice (A BUNCH) on back roads and empty parking lots. Be sure to stay off the front brake at low (walking) speeds!! Good luck, ride safe and enjoy!!
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God Bless You Boomer!! Great job!
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Lynching has been illegal for quite a while. Unfortunately, as there are some folks who are alive simply because it's illegal to ....... Well, you get the idea; Glad she's ok and even more glad that it wasn't you on your bike. THAT would have been a disaster. Hope you (or better yet the Sheriff) catch the SOB that's doing this!!
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Question on wind protection from a prospective Venture rider..
OldBear replied to Jetfixer03's topic in Watering Hole
I agree. The RSV is the only bike I've ever owned that seemed to have "too much" wind protection in the summer (no air!). I wound up cutting down the stock shielf by 4" and it was great for us winter and summer. I'm 5'11", wife is 5'2". Enjoy your Venture!!