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General Discussion / Re: Do tires fail due to age, cupping, cracks?
« on: August 05, 2017, 01:38:17 PM »
I know this thread is about bike tires but I'm sure glad to hear this discussion about RV's. On my recent 5500 mile road trip to the west coast I saw lots of motorhomes, trailers, cabover campers etc. I thought about the prospect of having one, especially traveling with a dog? I saw mainly motorhomes with tire issues and thought about handling such a big box with a blow out? I 've got a 16' flat bed construction trailer that really eats up tires too. Several have wrapped up around the fenders tearing them up. At a family reunion last weekend my wife's uncle who has a 39.5' 5th wheel toy hauler says he runs 10 ply truck tires on his. Seriously thinking about a cabover camper for my 3/4 ton Duramax diesel Pu. I'll definitely be thinking about air bags and good tires for that rig.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Stig in the dark
« on: August 05, 2017, 01:24:39 PM »
Hey,
I've  got 155 under the hood!

Gee Tom, didn't mean to cut you short on that extra 5cc. Never know when that might come in handy like the time I passed an antique Goldwing on the Highway of Legends near Trinidad, Co on my B400 with Deb on the back. Think we were down to about 25 cresting the summit. That little stunt put the biggest grin on my face. Never know when you might need that little bit of oomph!!

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Stig in the dark
« on: August 04, 2017, 11:50:08 AM »
Lighting looks real good. How is engine performance with FI on a 150?

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General Discussion / Re: Do tires fail due to age, cupping, cracks?
« on: August 04, 2017, 11:42:09 AM »
I've only had one tire blow out on me on the San Diego Fwy. back in 68. My Yamaha Catalina blew the rear with a passenger at 70mph. Didn't drop it and rode it out. A real pucker moment for me and outside of that have only had one go flat, my SW at a red light. I've been very fortunate. I should monitor tire pressure more as this is a good reminder to check mine before my next ride. Thanks for the heads up Tom.

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Roadcraft / Re: Riding in groups
« on: August 03, 2017, 12:25:39 PM »
I think the coolest thing about groups is getting to meet other owners and see all kinds of scoots. Group riding does require more attention due to the limited space around you but most scoot riders are a little better than say the sport bike guys, some of which do plenty of stupid things like passing in no passing zones or on blind corners. One I went on recently we rode around town and I got to see some things I didn't even know we're there. Then there is the attention you get riding around with a bunch of scoots. :D

Thank you for saying that as there are many positive benefits of doing group rides like what you said about seeing other bikes and their mods and meeting new friends. When I rode Goldwings I attended their forum meet and greets and continue to do so. It's taken me to places like Dodge City, Kansas; Maggie Valley, North Carolina; Palo Duro Canyon, Texas; Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Hot Springs, Arkansas; 3 Twisted Sisters, south Texas, Colorado and Big Bend. We get together once a year for a SW M&G.

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General Discussion / Re: Fun with scooter salesmen...
« on: August 03, 2017, 02:06:24 AM »
Could you post some more pics. All I can see is a gal at the bottom of the screen that says something about 40+ and she ain't even Italian.

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General Discussion / Re: 85+ from 155 cc's !
« on: August 03, 2017, 02:01:59 AM »
Got one of them diesel big rigs. The harder they work the better they run.

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Piaggio came today....
« on: August 02, 2017, 12:59:19 PM »
You doing a top case Tom? Thinking about upgrading in size on my BW. I love storage as I usually have a small back pack with personal stuff like water, eye glasses, sometimes a snack, small notebook and pens, sometimes a small tablet computer. Anyway, can't wait to hear your ride report.

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General Discussion / Back in the saddle
« on: August 01, 2017, 12:50:51 PM »
Sure feels good getting back in the saddle after over a month out of it. Rode real slow yesterday in the slow lane nearly everywhere. I felt like I was savoring it like sipping on a nice Cab.

Oh, and guess which one I rode first?  You got it, the BW. I'm slowly learning Tom's mode, slow and fun. That's what makes scooters unique. Yep, slow-n-fun.

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General Discussion / Re: Do you turn off scooter w/kill switch??
« on: August 01, 2017, 12:33:43 PM »
I was told to use the kill switch, so that if an emergency happened, it would be an AUTOMATIC reflex.

Thanks good buddy for this tip as I had never heard of this and am learning this for the first time. Make perfect sense to me and will develope the routine.

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Bet & Win 250 / Re: My new to me 05 BW 250
« on: August 01, 2017, 02:42:51 AM »
Hey Dan, just saw this post, it will be great to get info on the exact parts replaced.
I'm in new Zealand, but it seems many owners have similar probs. Enjoy your vacation, Nigel
Will try to find the invoice this week.

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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle trailers?
« on: August 01, 2017, 02:40:19 AM »
Kinda neat to have both options but sounds like a bit of a shore to store upright. Thanks for pointing that out.

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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle trailers?
« on: August 01, 2017, 02:37:14 AM »
They also have one half that size that could be pulled behind a bike as long as you could fabricate a hitch.

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General Discussion / Re: Motorcycle trailers?
« on: July 31, 2017, 06:30:49 PM »
Not everyone needs to install in tilted position in their garage and would therefore store as any other trailer. Shoot, I don't even have a garage as my trailers (3) all sit outside. Kinda nice to have one when you really need it.

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General Discussion / Re: Napa Valley Vacation
« on: July 31, 2017, 04:01:24 PM »
Thanks Rich, it was "enriching".

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