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  1. Stache
    10) Two Irish guys walked out of a bar... No, wait, really, it could happen....
  2. Stache
    Depends on where you place it. Probably wouldn't do the male dog any good, but ....
  3. Stache
    Old threads never die
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    This community is about much more than the model you ride or the flavour of ice-cream you eat. I haven't met ANY members in person yet (unless there's a lurker in newfoundland that I didn't know was a member) but I've come to appreciate so many of the 'family'.... You don't move out of your house because you bought a new truck - you shouldn't have to leave this family because you bought a different bike...
  5. Stache
    But I was sure you had a garage that needs supervising ..... :stirthepot::stirthepot:
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    I just read this thread front to back...... I'm so confused ..... WHIIIRRRRRR (noise made by eyeballs spinning in their sockets..... I'm gonna put a set of avon venoms on the front of my truck, dynabeads in the engine oil, which is 1/2 Castrol 20-50 and 1/2 yamalube, a GPS in the back seat and a cup holder on the roof..... have I missed anything?
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    When I have led rides, I put the less experienced riders, and riders I don't know, right behind me because they are most likely to have difficulty maintaining the pace. The ride captain is responsible for keeping the group together, and safe. If the less experienced riders are at the back all I can see in the mirror is the guys I already know will keep up with me. Also, I want more experienced riders at the back so that if the 'accordion' starts playing and the line stretches and collapses, or if we get seperated by traffic, they'll be more able to catch up, or responsible enough not to out-drive their ability and/or luck in the attempt. My opinion only... I'm sure there'll be others Lastly, while the unexplained does sometimes happen, I like to think I don't lead at such a pace as to leave fallen riders in my wake.
  8. Stache
    600# empty + 400# cargo? Yes you could probably tow it, at least somewhere fairly level, but I suspect you'll have a bit$h of a time trying to get it to stop. Too heavy for me to consider it.
  9. Stache
    Agreed - and, when riding with a group, don't be shy about describing your riding style. A friend asked to come along on one of my group's rides. - he was fairly new and when he saw all the 'experienced' bikers lining up he got nervous about being able to ride with us. We went and talked to the road captain. He put my friend in second position and me in third. Told my friend that we'd be taking it easy and that my friend should 'ride comfortable'. Told me to keep an eye and if I thought my friend was getting nervous or pushing himself to double tap my horn. 200 Km later my friend was grinning from ear to ear and complaining of the pain from all the backslaps and "good job's" from the members. My friend hasn't missed a ride since, and his confidence is improving nicely. The moral to this long story is: Ride comfortable. Your friends will ride with you, where you're comfortable, or they're not your friends. Confidence comes from success. Enjoy the ride.
  10. Stache
    Oh BOY!!!!!! an oil question!!! Somebody get the soda-pop, I'll make the popcorn.... Here We Gooooooooooo....
  11. Stache
    Still far too many people slurping up all that 1st Gen cool-aid.
  12. Stache
    At those prices? Buy both.
  13. Stache
    This appears to be yet more proof that smoking can kill you... Which is not intended to be a commentary on people's right to choose to smoke - I quit 34 years ago for my own reasons, but I believe that each of us must choose our own path on this...
  14. Stache

    On My Way

    Stache replied to ragtop69gs's topic in Watering Hole

    Bring Ice Cream and Sugar Cookies when you visit - the parents will love you forever for it...
  15. Stache

    Whoopee!

    Stache replied to Skid's topic in Watering Hole

    :whistling:But the pick-up truck will.... Isn't that the Harley Owners Group theme song? :stirthepot::stirthepot: Geez guys - I was just kidding - stop throwing stuff
  16. Stache
    I went from a V-Star 950 to a new 2009 leftover RSTD last april. Once I figured out that you REALLY, REALLY want to be almost perfectly upright as you stop, and that you want to be moving before you start to turn at slow speed, I got used to it fairly quickly. Don't ask me how I learned those lessons.... Only maintenance issue I've had was the 'chirp' in the rear wheel, and the dealer fixed it immediately... Some RSV / RSTD make a quiet chirping sound in the rear wheel. Mine was only audible when pushing it engine off. Well known issue, doesn't do any damage in normal use, and easily corrected. Haven't ridden the RSV so I cant comment there, but the RSTD is a FABULOUS machine.
  17. Stache
    "Power Nap with Andrew Johnson" - There's an app for that....
  18. Stache
    -9C here with -19 windchill this morning. You evil left coasters keep crushing what little joy we east coasters can find...
  19. Stache
    While I have a certain sympathy for the "Good driver" argument, I'm forced to admit that there will always be that circumstance when being a good driver isn't enough. When mama blue hair appears in front of you without warning... when the piece of pipe falls off the truck you're passing... when the kid in daddy's audi decides to make a race of it far above his skill level. Yes, good riders have the ability to avoid/evade danger more efficiently than bad riders, but Murphy is out there. If you are better able to avoid danger at 100mph than I am, then you are also better able to avoid danger at 60mph than I am. I have been above the posted speed limit on occasion, for reasons I felt justified the risk to myself, other road users, and the risk of a fine to me. I don't make a habit of it because I can enjoy the ride just as well at the posted limit, the more so because I'm confident I'm within the limits of my skills.., If you choose to drive at supra-legal speeds, at least take a moment to think about the increased risks to you, and to me. My children drive on these roads....
  20. Stache
    it's moot anyway. They don't ship to canada, no canadian distributor, I'd have to use a freight forwarder, paying shipping twice - once from them to the forwarder and then the forwarder's fees plus duties and all the rest. Not worth the aggravation to get it here.
  21. Stache
    The $695 question would be "Is it legal in Canada?"
  22. Stache
    It would seem to me a maxim that the driver is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of their vehicle. If it is not their vehicle, they still have the responsibility to be sure it is safe to operate before taking it onto public roads. This would include ensuring that proper tires are installed. Still the driver's fault in any rational legal system. Oh - right - England.... sorry, answered my own question....
  23. Stache
    put good slippers on it, fresh oil in it, check the pressures and twist the wrist. That bike's barely broken in...
  24. Stache
    The below is flat nonsense on the part of the dealer. I'm out here at the far end of the continent and: my dealer had the bulletin - the mechanic showed it to me when I reported the problem they fixed it under warranty without any issues about 'splitting labour' told me they'd put it on the file for my bike to (a) check specifically for the sound every service, and (b) grease the pins every tire change. No mention of additional cost for tire changes. Time to consider a new location for services...
  25. Stache
    That's what happened when Canada joined us. We made a poor thing worth having. Besides, for the last several years the 'Have' province, Newfoundland and Labrador, has been sending equalization payments the the 'Have Not' province, Ontario... It's OK, Ontario, we still love you.
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