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    Broken saddlebag mount tab (upper)

    I thought about that. When I go downstairs later I'll snap a few.
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    Broken saddlebag mount tab (upper)

    Long story short - my upper front mounting tab for the left bag is broken. Bag still hangs on, but I am going to implement the Toecutter safety clip like ASAP. Wondering if any of you dorks super nice forum members can recommend the best way to re-attach the broken tab. It broke off in one...
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    Nevada - Tour of Honor

    Dayum Dale.... How hard was it to keep the Busa on the ground when you hit that "Maximum Speed"? PS: gotta love Vegas heat. Not at all sorry I moved the hell away from there in 03.
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    Creston, Kali to Stowe, VT

    Dude, your CB membership is in serious jeopardy with this trip. CB management might have to revoke it! Don't worry, I won't tell the CB prez a thing!
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    Cycle Mate Camping Trailer

    Twisted Throttle also has an enclosed fuel bottle holder that can also double as a? Tool Tube? Klean Kanteen holder? Malted Beverage storage location? Check it out: https://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5343/
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    Fitting Helmet into side cases

    My Scorpion EXO-700 in size XL fits in the side case. It only fits in 1 direction, but it does fit.
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    What's In Your Backyard?

    I have a tree, some bushes, patio furniture, and some kids toys. Oh, and my 2 dogs and lots of their poop.What do I win???
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    Fieldsheer Titanium Air 4 Mesh Pants

    The biggest most glaring difference between the FS stuff (and most "retail" brands), and the Olympia stuff, is materials. Olympia uses Cordura 500 in the Airglide II, and Cordura 1000 in other products. Cordura is a known commodity. Fieldsheer uses something they call Polytitanium and...
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    Tips for short folks with FJRs

    5'8" but 28ish inseam. I can't flatfoot it, but I can lean just a tiny bit to one side and get a single foot flat. I'm not uncomfortable when stopped unless I have a brainfart and stop in the middle of the lane and the truck ruts are deep. Rick Mayer shaved the sides down a bit when building...
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    Only Starts in Neutral

    Good shit Tom. I've had this issue on occasion and now I know exactly where to go.
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    Seattle,WA to Pleasanton, CA

    "then you dig it" lol!! I would add - Remain calm! Don't allow your nerves to consume you. Splitting is just second nature now to me. And yes, it can be an adrenaline rush. IMO it feels safer than just hanging out in the mix - my biggest fear on the bike is getting rear ended by a hapless...
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    Seattle,WA to Pleasanton, CA

    Go downtown and eat at Gay 90's. Damn good pizza (and other food). There isn't a ton to do in the Valley, but there are some damn fun roads to ride very close by. Give us some ideas of what you like to do and maybe we can give some suggestions. tmc = grew up in tri-valley (Pleasanton then...
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    Weekly Harley Rant

    That's all well and good, except (at least here in Kali), on most 4 lane roads (2 in each direction), the right lane sucks moist ass cheese as so far as quality of pavement goes. Thanks to heavy trucks of course. The left lane is typically in far better condition, making for a much smoother...
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    Peter Behm Wins Iron Butt Rally!

    Two things: 1) So it seems the consensus is that Meese hit a Coyote. Not surprising given the location. 2) His wife's is one hell of an interesting person!
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    Peter Behm Wins Iron Butt Rally!

    Thanks for that Matt
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