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Not a problem Dan...if you eject straight up in a tunnel, no one will be in a position to do you any more significant harm! Should you survive, though, you may need a lowering kit for the bike...a major lowering kit! Andy
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Hmmm...wonder if this could help with the problem of top heavy bikes? http://sync.sympatico.ca/Video/?bclid=624360938001&bctid=1224852912001 Andy
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Sounds like you handled it in the best way you could under the circumstances. It's fortunate that nothing happened to you. And it is frustrating when you realize that things could have been less risky if just one of those cagers had been paying attention and showed more intelligence than a chimp. Too much to hope for, I guess. Really glad you were OK. Andy
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Wow! I was just thinking that...sort of. Andy
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Yes, in fact some have recently been quite fair about accepting anyone into their circle. You could say they are New-ly Democrat-ic about accepting people. Why it could have some people looking Green with envy at what others are doing. Oh G_d (Avoiding dissent!) don't you just hate really bad puns!!! (For our American friends - we have (too) many political parties up here. Could we trade you some for a few bike parts? Andy Andy
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I think it probably did. After watching a few semi-truck races over the years, I've noticed that the hood and fender units come off very easily and the body of the cab is usually close behind. They seem to be there for streamlining (As much as they can, anyway) and protection from wind and rain and not much else. Andy
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I ran across this video recently, of a group of crotch rocket riders on a narrow winding road with somewhat blind turns. Can you guess what happened based on that description? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2y6WVOiKhE]MOTORCYCLE CRASH 6 motorcycle accident - YouTube[/ame] Timing, as they say, is everything! Andy
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I have been using the Givi S950 GPS mount since July. It works quite well and comes with a waterproof rain cover that just stretches over it. There is also the S850 which uses two velcro covered straps to hold it to the handle bar (or whatever else) instead of the arm type mount.
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...and then this happens! Not sure where it was, but I'm guessing BC since there is a Canadian flag in the infield and a billboard ad for KISW radio 99.9 FM which is a Seattle station. This is going to ruin our reputation for being quiet and peaceful. But I would have loved to be there to see it. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKtlKcG09H4]air show crash THE CRUSHER world record semi truck jump by far the best video - YouTube[/ame] Andy
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According to the IMDB, approximately 25 1957 and 1958 Plymouth Belvederes and Furys were used in making the movie and 13 to 16 of them were destroyed. The '57 and '58 Plymouths were quite similar with the biggest difference being 4 headlights on the '58 as opposed to 2 headlights and 2 "running lights" on the '57. It was really easy to make a '57 look like a '58. The external differences between Belvederes and Furys (Furies?) was mostly in chrome trim and paint jobs. Andy
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According to Snopes the accident happened in 2003 when the car turned left in front of the bike. They say that there is no mention in any of the local newspapers of anyone being on a cell phone or the speed of the motorcycle. It seems those details may have been added by somewhat trying to further sensationalize the accident. Here's the link to the Snopes story: http://www.snopes.com/photos/accident/seemotorcycle.asp
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Coworker and new Dad
darthandy replied to MidlifeVenture's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
It says that neither drugs nor alcohol were implicated in the crash. Could "extreme stupidity" not be added to the description for D.U.I.? It's just as deadly as far as I can tell. Andy -
verry sad day for me
darthandy replied to oldgoat's topic in Inspirational, Motivational, Prayer Requests, Etc.
Something similar happened to me many years ago. I still remember how badly I felt. They and you have our full support and blessings. Andy -
The company is in Spain and I wonder if anyone here has previously dealt with them? Judging from the broken English in the ad, they could use a better translation service. A dedicated device would be nice, but I'd like to know more about these guys first. And I don't think that will happen before Oct. 11. Andy
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A light sanding by hand with a coarse grit sanding paper will do for a good start. You're trying to "scuff" the rubber, not remove a layer. After that, 50 to 60 miles of riding (The coarser the surface the better) with as many turns as you can get, will help finish the job... just don't be too aggressive at first! The purpose of break-in on tires is not just to "scuff" them. It's also to heat them up to normal operating temperatures so that the rubber compound reaches the maximum "pliability" for which it was designed. Racers get around this problem by using tire warmers that heat up the tire to these temps without having to use the tires when they may still be a bit "slippery". Another purpose for break-in used to be to wear off any remaining mould release compound from the tread, but most major tire manufacturers no longer use these compounds on the tread area thanks to new technology for the "dies". Andy
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Sounds like your winters are more fun then ours. Plugging the exhaust pipes is to help discourage small animals such as mice, tiny politicians or other such vermin from setting up housekeeping in your exhaust system. This is more a concern in areas where things freeze, thereby encouraging animals to seek out warmer surroundings. The battery maintainer will be OK as long as it actually is a maintainer and not a trickle charger as the latter could overcharge the battery thereby shortening its life. The Seafoam is a good idea as long as you remember to take the bike for a quick 15 to 20 minute ride so that the gas in the float bowls has Seafoam in it as well. The second gens don't have a centre stand and most of us leave it on the side stand all winter. Shouldn't be a problem, especially if you'll occasionally be riding it (Lucky devil!). Since it won't be actually sitting still for 4 to 6 months and you won't have road salt to contend with, a good wash and wax before winter sets in should have you ready to store or go. Andy
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Ahhh, so that's what happened! Andy
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If you do use the speakers to listen to the CB watch your volume level or you could get some annoying "feedback". Andy
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Oh now, there you go insulting the morons of the world by comparing them to those Westboro..uhhh...ummm...oh hell, I'll think of a word eventually. Andy
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A sidecar rig will take some getting used to...more so than a tricycle. Another option might be to check out listings for someone selling a used trike built on the same bike as yours. There was a Goldwing trike for sale around here last year for around $4,500. The engine was gone but the trike equipment was still good. Perhaps you could do a "transplant" and then sell the rest of the parts on Ebay? Just a thought! Andy
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Yeah that's normal. You don't normally hear yourself when you transmit on the CB but the IC is "hot" all the time. So...if the IC volume is on, you will hear the other person transmitting on the CB. With the IC volume down to "0" you can't hear the CB transmit (Unless you have another one nearby, I guess.) Andy
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Ahhh...now it makes sense...and I'm still not offended! Thanks for the info! Andy
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OH heck, I'm not at all offended...especially since I have no idea what the comment references! Andy
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The IC works through the radio so the radio must be on for the IC to work. The CB does not have to be on for the IC to work. The CB will block out the radio but I've never really paid attention to whether or not the IC blocks out the radio when it's being used. The IC does have a separate volume control so you could make sure the volume is louder than the radio's volume. We keep our conversations pretty short since neither of us has great hearing, so that it's not easy using the IC at speed. Andy
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Ran across this tool for $105.00 plus shipping while checking out some tire info. Looks to be well made. Anyone have any experience with it? http://www.marcparnes.com/Universal_Motorcycle_Wheel_Balancer.htm Andy