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Post by arozanski on Feb 4, 2010 9:40:50 GMT -5
Main thing for the T3 is a spring shake-down run into Oregon over a long weekend to make sure it's happy with the saddle/tail bag set up I have now and to see how it handles a multiple-day ride in preparation for the big trip in August. Here is a tip, but you may know this. I pack my "T" shirts,socks and fruit of the looms in individual zip lock bags. Press them down real good before sealing them to get all the air out. Makes it much easier to pack, then you have a nice seal-able bag to but your dirty stuff back in. Real men don't change their clothes
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Post by rocky4948 on Feb 4, 2010 10:03:11 GMT -5
Here is a tip, but you may know this. I pack my "T" shirts,socks and fruit of the looms in individual zip lock bags. Press them down real good before sealing them to get all the air out. Makes it much easier to pack, then you have a nice seal-able bag to but your dirty stuff back in. Real men don't change their clothes Well when I throw my jeans against the wall after several days of being on the road, and they stay upright it's time for a change. And by the way I use both sides of my BVD'S.
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Post by bizarro on Feb 4, 2010 11:02:27 GMT -5
A: I'm fairly sure no one needed to know about that last detail. B: When packing clothes I use dry bags which act like giant zip-locks and are both waterproof and pack down nicely.
Packing isn't really a concern since I've been on multiple day trips before, I have that part down pretty well. The main thing is to see how the T3 holds up and how it handles when it's loaded. I have no idea how old the shocks are so it will be interesting to see how it does. If I had the money I'd just go on and put new shocks on it, but cash flow dictates prudence.
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Post by john on Feb 4, 2010 11:25:30 GMT -5
A. I ride faster than the speed of smell, so my clothes stay fresh B. You're going to play Italian Roulette with a pair of old shocks on a long tour?
You are a braver man than I!
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Post by bizarro on Feb 4, 2010 12:21:01 GMT -5
The only catastrophic shock failures I've heard of have been on either race bikes or BMW GS-models people over did it on. Well, and on straight-up dirt bikes.
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Post by rocky4948 on Feb 4, 2010 12:30:32 GMT -5
The main thing is to see how the T3 holds up and how it handles when it's loaded. I have no idea how old the shocks are so it will be interesting to see how it does. If I had the money I'd just go on and put new shocks on it, but cash flow dictates prudence. Found a mechanic that might help you on the shocks.
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Post by arozanski on Feb 4, 2010 12:37:16 GMT -5
[howard]Hey now.[/howard]
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Post by bizarro on Feb 4, 2010 13:18:56 GMT -5
We loves cyclegarden.
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Post by john on Feb 8, 2010 23:34:18 GMT -5
that place is not too far away from me.
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Post by bizarro on Feb 9, 2010 8:51:18 GMT -5
You're going to get a visitor in the next year or two......
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Post by rhetorik on Feb 9, 2010 11:34:51 GMT -5
Ninja 500 - selling it
Daytona 675 - buying it
Also grabbing some new boots and some riding pants for the track. Rest of the time... being a hooligan.
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Post by will on Feb 9, 2010 14:15:52 GMT -5
Ninja 500 - selling it Daytona 675 - buying it Also grabbing some new boots and some riding pants for the track. Rest of the time... being a hooligan. You won't regret it for a minute. Be aware the 675 will show you a great view of the sky and clouds and stuff if you romp on the throttle in a low gear in the powerband. Be prepared. I wasn't the first time it happened and I almost crashed. Fortunately the bike is more competent than I am. Be forewarned you will spend all your money at the track and all your time thinking about the track once you have ridden a 675 there.
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Post by mookie on Feb 9, 2010 14:54:47 GMT -5
New front tire for the Husky and maybe a new front rotor - it's kinda warped but not enough to warrant an immediate replacement.
Trying really hard to find a previous gen Tuono Factory for road trips and track days this spring.
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Post by john on Feb 9, 2010 15:59:52 GMT -5
You won't regret it for a minute. Be aware the 675 will show you a great view of the sky and clouds and stuff if you romp on the throttle in a low gear in the powerband. Be prepared. I wasn't the first time it happened and I almost crashed. Fortunately the bike is more competent than I am. Be forewarned you will spend all your money at the track and all your time thinking about the track once you have ridden a 675 there. I loved my 675!
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Post by bizarro on Feb 9, 2010 16:02:59 GMT -5
Love the shirt. ;D
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