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Bigdaddy
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 08:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Carlos,

I'm with you -- 34 when I left the house this AM. About 30 miles in Mr. Epiphany hit me in the head "you need heated grips! Stupid!"

I'm currently leaning towards the polly heaters.
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Jerry_haughton
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 08:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
from my own experience: heated grips are nice, but not the total answer. i had 'em on my FJR, and on cold days the extra heat is nice, but on REALLY cold days the backs of your hands, i.e. the sides facing the wind blast, will still be bitterly cold, even if the grips are turned up so high that the INSIDE of your fingers and hands are uncomfortably hot.

that said, i *think* hand guards like on the Uly would prolly reduce or solve this issue quite nicely. i had hand guards on my V-Strom, and the difference they made in terms of my hands being comfy on a cold day was remarkable.

as a related aside: investing in heated gear, beginning with heated gloves, might be a good way to go. (from my own experience i wouldn't even consider buying Widder again, but instead would go totally Gerbing.) the heated gloves are nice because of the "wrap around" fashion of the heat, as opposed to just being heated on the grip side of your hand.

the first time i ever rode wired was only just a few years ago. it was SO nice to be able to dial up some heat (just like you'd do in your car on a cold day), and it made me wonder why i'd waited SO long to be warm. : )

anyone hear from Nance last night? did he make it to his day's destination ok??

FB
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I agree with Jerry on the heated gear, especially the gloves. I put all my heated gear on this morning in preperation for the 34 degree temps only to not be able to find the pigtail under the seat to hook it up. I have now located and placed the pigtail where I can find it easily.

I can't wait to hear and see all about Jim's trip. Come on November 18th.

Go Nance Go
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M2nc
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 06:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
anyone hear from Nance last night?


He just called Kristi. He is in Texas and is doing fine.
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Jerry_haughton
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 08:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
He just called Kristi. He is in Texas and is doing fine.

excellent! what a stud!!! : )
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Reindog
Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - 08:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
No, Gance, NO!
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Ulywife
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - 09:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Just got back from taking our little ones Trick-or-Treating. They had fun and Mom and Dad are tired! The older kids had a haunted carport...they all decided that they are too old to Trick-or-Treat anymore.

Hope everyone has had a Happy Halloween. We know Brankin will!
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The first official production 1125R rolled off the production line today. It will be going to the Harley Museum. How does that make sense?
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Ulywife
Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Harley Museum

Who's bright idea was that?
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Rubberdown
Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
HD owns Buell. First dibs.
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Bigdaddy
Posted on Thursday, November 01, 2007 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
According to my wife there's a "Harley Museum" in one of my barns. Wow,,,,she surprised me with the Uly, but I'd have to renew her contract for 1125R : )
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 02:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm currently leaning towards the polly heaters.

I had 'em. They're hella hot. Low is bake and high is blast furnace. I would recommend the twist knob rheostat switch instead of what comes with the kit.

I gave them to Vern when I swapped to the Pro-Taper handlebars. They are much better than the tape kind I have now.

The great thing about the heated grips is you don't have to worry if you accidentally leave your heated gloves at home when it gets chilly. Like going over Cherohala, it's nice to just be able to flip a switch and warm your hands up.
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Twig
Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 09:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Rubberdown...I've been following the avdrider thread. Dang, looks like you're gonna have one helluva party! I'll have to make a deal with the supervisor, in order to make it down there. You know, one hand washes the other? He'll go for my deal. So I plan to be there anywhere between 1 to 4, with the bivy tent. Pat will meet us in Raleigh, to see Nance. Forgot to mention, I found and bought a real nice older Peugeot a couple weeks back.
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Ulywife
Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 09:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Carlos will be at the BBQ as well. I've moved the soccer awards dinner, but we do have our last game that AM. I too will be meeting him in Raleigh on Sunday. Boy does he owe me again!!
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Jlnance
Posted on Friday, November 02, 2007 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Twig - I tried to call you when I was in Greensboro this afternoon. Congrats on the new wheels.
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Rubberdown
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 08:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I can't wait to throw down with ya'll! It looks like it's getting big enough to justify getting a whole pig, ... going whole hog. The pub crawl ought to be some kinda fun too. I live in downtown and everything is with easy walking distance ... except the police department
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Jlnance
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 09:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Spike - You wanna borrow a very dirty Uly?
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M2nc
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 11:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I bet it needs a tire!

Welcome home Nance!
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Jlnance
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Carlos - The rear is flatspotted bad but it's not down to the wearbars yet.

Sporty - I'd love to see the bike. I'm assuming it has a Buell front end now?
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Twig
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Nance... Thanks for the call. I'm in the process of a phone upgrade, with voice mail. When it comes to telephones, I'm real cheap. Might even cut AT&T soon. I'll send the new number out in a few days.
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Rubberdown
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Yeah Twig, time to upgrade. Your voicemail is STILL not setup. Tried to call you earlier. Talk to ya later.
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Spike
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 01:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jim-

Only if you want to borrow a not-so-dirty Firebolt. : )

I was planning on switching the shifter back over to a standard pattern before we trade, but if you want to take it for a test ride or just look it over I'll be at Ray Price this afternoon getting an inspection and kicking tires. Call my cell if you want to meet up.
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U4euh
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 01:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
welcome home Nance!!!!! Post some pics up of your tires! Someone , uhm uhm, in the Conti company is eager to know how they done. Email me pics and I'll forward them. Don't forget to tell how you liked/disliked them.






ps-Brina says to tell TJ to email her!!!!


pss-Carlos- you bringing Carlee to the BBQ???
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Jlnance
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
U4 - I just posted tire pictures in the trip thread. If you want the originals, I can send them to you.

I got 8,000 miles out of a set of tires. Tell your someone I'm thrilled.

I rode in the rain, the snow, the dirt, and the highway. The only time I ever lost traction was once climbing the highway into Death Valley I hit gravel in a turn and the rear washed out. I don't think I can blame that on the tire.

(Message edited by jlnance on November 03, 2007)
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Ulywife
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
pss-Carlos- you bringing Carlee to the BBQ???

That's the plan...you bringing Sabrina? Thinking CB will probably want to spend the night at your house if that's OK with you.

I'll just meet them both at Ray Price on Sunday.

Check your e-mail...info from Bankin re: tranny.
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Jlnance
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The easy way to wash a dirty bike.

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Flynuly
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 09:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Welcome home Jim! Glad you had a safe journey. Thanks again for taking us along.


Shot of Fire Island National Seashore tonight. Nor'easter made for a great sunset, windy but beautiful.

Fire Island
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Jlnance
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 09:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thats a beautiful picture. Where are you?
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Flynuly
Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2007 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Long Island, NY until AM then off to Manchester, NH. No bike though.

http://tce1987.smugmug.com/gallery/3766872#2168474 76 for more photo's, but don't let Ram see if she is displaying any beach withdrawal symptoms.
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Jlnance
Posted on Sunday, November 04, 2007 - 07:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Rubberdown, is this your house?



Bonus points if you can spot the firebolt.
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