Cerviperus
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Maybe I'll wear my VentureRider hat. Heh. I'll be there with my fiance, my dad, and my uncle. We had originally planned to have about 10 of us, but the rest of them opted for Sunday. My dad works Sunday night, so he wanted to go Saturday. Didn't really matter to me. He and I both have free 3-day passes from Wunderlich, so we could go whatever day.
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I've seen this lady before, but not this actual video. As always, I'm impressed. It always amazes me how someone can picture something in their mind and translate it to such a medium. Just like people who carve logs and tree-stumps into amazingly detailed pieces of art. Cool stuff!
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I will be there tomorrow. Can't wait!
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Question concerning second gens vs first gens
Cerviperus replied to Chaharly's topic in Watering Hole
I always feel like the "handling" of a given bike is always subjective. A person that owns a bike they love will always talk of how well it handles, or turns into a corner, etc. etc. This thread is no different than the many I've pondered over on the BMW forums, and it's a perfect example. Already one person has said the 2nd Gen is the better handler, and another says the 1st Gen. I really think it comes down to an individuals riding preference, style, and ability. Now don't get me wrong, I do believe a motorcycle's handling characteristics can vary greatly depending on suspension, weight distribution, etc., but I believe you can take two different bikes, and have them tested by two different people, and they're going to have differing opinions on the various aspects of their "handling". Just my thoughts. -
I'd say that's his good karma for the day! I wonder why he waited so long to jump in and help out... would have made it less dramatic though.
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K1200RS is another great touring machine. Another couple we ride with has one. In fact, he was the one that got me looking at BMWs in the first place. He's taken his all over the map, and has a side car he puts on it occasionally as well. One trip, he had four people on that bike - he and his wife, and their two kids in the sidecar!
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+1 ... but then again I'm biased. I absolutely LOVE mine. Then again, price may be a huge factor there. I've also read a lot about the DL650 V-Strom and heard good reviews on it. The FJR is also an amazing bike. It was next in line (along with the new Concours) before I bought my RT. A riding buddy of mine is getting ready to sell his '07 FJR if you begin to look that way. We're down in central Illinois. It has 17,000 on the clock, and he's taken great care of it. Plus, it's already setup with a Corbin seat and hitch if he wants to pull a trailer.
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I'm not in the market for a new bike, but man is that sweet looking one! I too would be curious to see what the reserve is, but if someone walks away with that one, they're going to have one nice ride.
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(Mine) 2004 Hyundai Sonata v6 - Love it, never had a lick of trouble with it. (Fiance's) 2005 Pontiac Sunfire v4 - Hate it with a passion, and so does she.
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Thinking about getting my motorcycle endorsement
Cerviperus replied to b2dad's topic in Watering Hole
Sounds reasonable to me. Then again, it's not me giving up a bike! The idea of a second trike wouldn't be bad either. Just think how much stuff you could pack for a trip with two trikes! -
Heh, wonder if my fiance would go for that for our wedding next year!?
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I can attest to that.
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Just a little motivation. (Sorry if this has been posted before.)
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First one is of me and my co-pilot at the Illinois/Iowa M&E a year or so ago, before I sold the Venture. The second was taken at Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois in the fall of '08.
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I ordered some LEDs one time on eBay years ago from some guy in Canada. I never received anything from him. After repeat e-mails, he finally told me that he had no idea what had happened, so he'd ship a second set. Again, I never received a thing. After that, he wouldn't respond to any more mails. eBay wasn't any help either. As far as they were concerned, the seller told them he'd shipped the items and they couldn't do anything more. So I went through a 3rd party arbitration company that PayPal recommended, and wouldn't you know it, as soon as I turned his account into them, the money miraculously got refunded to my account. Sometimes you just have to push back.
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I'm 27 (28 in April) and my fiance is 26.
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My dad works with a guy that rides a motorcycle to work year-round. He has a 50 mile one way commute, and doesn't let rain or snow stop him. I don't know how... or why for that matter... he does it. The urge to ride is killing me right now, but I'm not about to get the bike out with snow and ice on the ground. The only thing that stops him is his wife. I guess she's started putting her foot down this winter. If there is snow on the roads, she cracks the whip and won't let him ride. That wasn't the case the past few years though. It's funny too, he rides the bike opposite of what I'd have thought. Most of the year he rides his big BMW GS, but in the nasty weather and snow he rides the Harley. More wind protection I guess. Even though my dad says the windshield on the Harley is cut down so far barely counts as having a windshield at all.
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BMW R1200RT - same thing I ride only in the authority model. Most of the California motorcycle competitions I've seen videos of are on those bikes. Although, I've also seen several on Harley's. It's all what you get comfortable riding on.
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Here is the picture that was included in the Word document.
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On my Garmin handheld (GPSMap60CSx), the time it takes to locate satellites depends on the change in distance it is from the last time it was turned on. For example, if I last had it turned on and linked up in my front yard, and the next time I turn it on is also my front yard, it grabs satellites quick. However, if I had moved a significant distance... say across town... and then turned it back on, it would seem to take forever to link up. I don't know about the StreetPilot's and Nuvi's, but the handheld has an option on the link screen to tell the unit that you're at a new location, and it takes a fraction of the time to link up. Not sure if that helps any...
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venture has no heating option
Cerviperus replied to Bobcatpat's topic in Royal Star Venture Tech Talk ('99 - '13)
I was always good on my RSV to around the 45-50 degree mark with chaps, a good leather coat, and gauntlet gloves. However, now that I have a bike with a heated seat and grips, I won't go back. I even lost a bit of weather protection when switching bikes, but I still ride my Beemer in colder temps simply because with my butt and hands warm, I seem to stay warmer overall. I've never had any heated clothing on either bike. -
The bag looks really nice. Here are a couple shots of it, I'm assume the one is with the rain cover.
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We figured she's had it for a year with no problems, the tires are probably still decent if they were new when she got it, and anything she has done was done by a dealer or bodyshop. I don't foresee any problems with it. We weren't able to go up and take a look in person, so we took a leap of faith, but I feel good about it. I'll let you all know how it turns out when we pick it up.
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Well the Buell fell through... at least I guess that's what you'd call it when the guy responds to e-mails once a week. It actually worked out though. I just happened to jump on eBay yesterday evening, and found a bike I'd somehow overlooked. She will now be the proud owner of a 1986 Honda Rebel 450. It was sold by a girl who's getting ready to graduate from one of the local colleges, and she's only had it a year. She's selling it to buy a newer car for commuting to and from work after school. Here's what she had to say about it: 1986 Honda Rebel 450 Silver Excellent Condition Vehicle Description This is a very special bike, the Honda Rebel 450 was only made from '86-'87 and you won't find another one in such great condition * 12,168 miles * Silver in color * Windsheild * Passenger backrest * Chrome License plate frame * I am also Including a nelson-rigg cover, and T-Bag that fits over the backrest, all related paperwork, Clymer manual, some cleaning/waxing supplies, ladies small honda riding gloves, and medium HJC carbon fiber 3/4 helmet (if you want/if it fits) There was only one previous owner before myself. The bike has always been very well cared for, regularly serviced, always garage kept, minimal road wear for its age, clean and runs great. My records: Aug 2008 * I purchased the bike on ebay, the previous owner reported that he had new tires recently installed, performed regular maintenance and always kept it in a garage. Oct. 2008 * First and only time I dropped it as a new rider, thanks to the engine guards the only damage was a broken mirror and a scratched taillight (since replaced, see March 2009 below) Nov 2008.-March 2009 * Kept in my garage for the winter March 2009 * New paint and decals for fuel tank by Goodwin's Autobody (Urbana, IL) because the 23 year old paint around the fuel cap was beginning to rust * Sportland Motorsports (Urbana, IL) installed new replica mirrors and rear right tail light that I purchased from Jack's Rebel Warehouse * Sportland Motorsports also performed a full tune up including: oil and filter change, checking tires and wheels, air in tires, battery, chain & lube, cables and lube, idle speed, plugs, fluids, chassis nuts, bolts, and fasteners We ended up winning the auction for $2,225, so I think we got a pretty good deal. We won't be able to pick it up until the first part of next week, but my girlfriend is ready to go!