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The Motorcycle Discussion Thread
I figure there are some motorcycle guys/gals on CP, so I thought we could have a place to talk all things Motorcycles.
Tire Mount and Balance Prices (as of 10/29/16) Prices based on if you remove the wheels yourself and bring the wheels and new tires with you: Cycle Gear - $35 per wheel if you buy tires from them. $58 per wheel if you buy tires elsewhere Rawhide - $65 per wheel (assuming it would be the same at other HD dealers. they book it at 1/2 hr per wheel) C R Cycle Tires (DeSoto) - $30 per wheel Cheapest I've found my Michelin Commander II's. Seem like they have good prices on other brands too. http://www.jakewilson.com - Free 3 day shipping on orders over $75 Last edited by Dayze; 10-29-2016 at 09:02 PM.. |
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08-23-2016, 01:52 PM | #1966 |
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Wow, Dayze! Glad you came out of it just a little banged up but sounds like nothing major.
You guys are right in that people just need to pay attention. That's also why we, as bikers, have to really be on alert. Not saying that was your case. Just saying that there are times when I can anticipate something bad is about to happen. I try to get away from drivers that I see that are not paying attention. Or when I come to an intersection I watch the other drivers just to be sure that they see me. I mean, how many times do you hear about a biker crashing because someone turned left in front of him? But yeah, there's still that random thing that happens. I hate people that drive like it's their personal race track. Look before you change lanes, jack ass! Glad you're okay. I would love to know what kind of helmet you had and maybe pics of it if you have them.
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Just seeing this Dayze, sorry to hear all that. I would not have been as polite. I would have said from the beginning that if he wanted to communicate something, he could call my lawyer, because I will sue the shit out of the cager who does this to me. "Oh, you're sorry? cool, that means you are admitting fault. Thanks..."
These ****ing cagers think that's a valid excuse though. The more I ride in traffic the more I realize, they only notice the bikes that ride fast and aggressive. So the more I ride in traffic, the more I ride like I stole it.
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Damn that sucks I hope you are ok. In a bitter twist missed this cause Mrs set her RK down.
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08-23-2016, 08:13 PM | #1969 |
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good man. thanks for asking. No longer a walking scab. just 'pink' patches all over my arms and back lol.
not back on one yet, but not by choice. hell, the day after, I went to the dealership to get a better look at my bike that was wrecked. when we were leaving I told the wife 'let's go back through the showroom to look at the shiny bikes". and there I was sittin gon a 2016 Road Glide....in shorts, flip flops, tank top, and bandages all over my GD body. I sat on one and was like 'man...this is sweet'. Wife just rolled her eyes, shook her head and let out a sigh. Salesman, naturally walks over with the 'we can get you on that bike today'. I said "nah, i'm good. I just wrecked my SG yesterday", and another customer heard and looked over like I was ****ing crazy. now I'm just dealing with all the paperwork bs from medical, and getting the bike paid off since they totaled it. I bought $400 GAP insurance, and have probably $2k negative equity on it, so I'm dealing with all that paperwork bs now. Time consuming shit. Probably won't get everything buttoned up until end of Sept i would imagine, based on how slow shit is taking currently. I'll be looking again probably December, or early Spring. I spent damn near a year debating on whether to trade up to the SG, ....now I'm back to square one lol. Though, as much as I LOVED the SG....I'm not sure I'm hip on having so much tied up into a motorcycle. I like to be in that Sub 11-12k range. Still really love the wide glides and I've been eyeing them, and road kings as well. I'm sure I'll spend another 6 months trying to figure out WTF I want. lol
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My half helmet was from Crazy Al's. LOVED that helmet. It did it's just more than fine. I didn't so much as have a concussion. best $100 I ever spent. DOT is key.
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I've had a few people on occasion stop next to me at lights and roll down their window and let me know they didn't like how I 'sped past them'...shit like that. Promptly tell them to get ****ed. Told it to one guy with his old lady in the car and he goes "maybe I outta get out and you can say that shit to my face". Turned off the bike, kick stand down and said "do what you gotta do". as I figured, mother****er stayed in his car. I have a different mindset for sure when I'm on a bike. I'm quick with a middle finger, and tell people EXACTLY what my problem is if I get a chance at a light etc. All while realizing, of course, car vs bike....car always wins. So I choose wisely when doing so. lol. Hard to explain...but I'm not so much as more agressive per se, just a LOT less tolerable for dumb****s driving a car.
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Daaaam Dayze!
This is why I spend 80% of my time taking the Triumph Tiger down gravel. When I wipe out it is my fault. |
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Good to know the half helmet did its job. I wear a DOT approved one, as well. It wasn't expensive. I think it was $30 something on sale at Leatherup.
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Gravel? **** that! I hate gravel. Not only because it makes the ground loose under you but also because that dust is a bitch to get cleaned off the bike.
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Hey Dayze.... if you want to look at building something custom... I know a guy.
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As far as the dust, I get a leaf blower and blow it off when I am done. Re-Oil the chain and good to go. Last Fall I did a Trans-Iowa Gravel ride. Start at the Loess Hills in the West and ended in Dubuque in the East. Took a lot of B roads as well as 90% Gravel. It was fantastic |
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Hey Dayze you should look at Victory..lots of good bikes for the price range you want
Also I have looked into getting a Yamaha FJ-09..it's a sport touring bike with a triple in it..something light and fun for town riding..then throw the bags on and go for a long ride |
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