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Author Message   Webethumpin Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 04:52 pm:        You are the man Mike. Later, Webe   1313 Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 12:19 am:        Well, I got back last night from a few days in Orlando for work. I had to see the 'Historic Factory' Harley Dealership in Orlando. A little attitude here, don't ya think? That attitude might have something to do with the increase in motorcycle fatalities, especially form lesser experienced riders. Just thinking out loud... Sure looks kinda like the old Juneau Ave. factory - which is now all offices - and it's even on 37th street in Orlando. In Milwaukee it's at 37th and Juneau. For both places the most noteworthy element is the water tower on the roof. I just had to take this picture...I was thinking to myself as I was taking this picture - Hmmm, on good days it must sound like a traffic jam with all them horns honking... I was rather disappointed by what Orlando H-D had to offer, so it was a little further up the road to my next destination... To Be Continued... 1313   1313 Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 12:31 am:        My next stop was at the Seminole Buell Shop. The only standalone Buell shop in the US. They give a 15% discount for BadWeB members. They also carry Big Dog, and had a few custom H-D's on the floor, but their parent Harley dealer is located elsewhere. And, yes, those are some Japanese cruisers parked outside of the dealership. But once you step foot inside it gets quite interesting. Look at all them Buells! Hmmm...Seminole's 2007 Pegasus award...They must be doing something right... All around the store they had these huge (24" x 36" is my guess) Buell photo posters. The one below is my favorite. Can you make out what it is a picture of? I think it was definitely a cool place. In case you don't trust my judgment, maybe this might convince you that this is on the list of cool places. I figured since I was so close I had to stop in and check out one of the businesses that keep popping up with weird charges in my bank account...Hopefully I will also be able to do the same thing this weekend during U4euh's motor swap and drop in on Stone Mountain... 1313   Twig Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 05:56 am:        U4euh, I'm still thinking about making the trip, if there's enough room left. I'll give you a call around 3:00, might call Rubberdown on my lunch break to see what's up. Later...   Ulywife Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 06:52 am:        U4euh - good luck on the swap. Carlos will be on Daddy duty, so he won't be able to make it. You guys be safe.   Rubberdown Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 08:52 am:        F'n "A", got an e-mail ... they want me at the Performance Center tomorrow to participate/observe an off-road class. Short notice, but I'll jump through all the hoops I have to. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. 1313, nice time to be in Florida!!! I vote for more Stand-alone Buell shops!   Spike Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 10:26 am:        1313- Great pics! I keep meaning to stop by Seminole Buell, but I've been short on time during my last few Florida trips. Mike- This just keeps getting better.   Mikethebike72 Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 11:06 am:        Wow, look who is sponsoring Inside Pass at VIR. LOL. http://www.buell.com/en_us/news_events/insidepass/ 0519.asp More things are on the way.   Ulywife Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 11:55 am:        More things are on the way. Good news all the way around! Rubberdown - keep us posted on the gig with Performance Center. Sounds like a fun opportunity.   Jlnance Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 12:05 pm:        Wow, look who is sponsoring Inside Pass at VIR. BTW, will it be like last year where Buell has the 1125rs there?   Rubberdown Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 12:22 pm:        Awesome Mike! Way ta go Ray Price Buell/HD!   Mikethebike72 Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 01:53 pm:        1125r's, xb12ss, and xb12r's will be available for testing on the track. More details to follow.   Rubberdown Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 02:03 pm:        I'm in! I know Rachel and Pete (who learned his lesson) will be in too!   Jlnance Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 02:27 pm:        1125r's, xb12ss, and xb12r's will be available for testing on the track. I'm glad to see they are expanding that portion of the program. It really is a fantastic way to introduce people to the bikes.   Jlnance Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 11:31 pm:        I was reading the gear requirements, which look like they have changed from last year. Apparently textile gear is only approved if the bottom and top zip together. Am I reading this right?   Spike Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 12:34 am:        Jim- I haven't read the requirements for this years Inside Pass, but I wouldn't be surprised if they required textile to be zipped together. Many trackday organizations won't even allow leathers to be unzipped. You may want to check and see if Vanson is a sponsor this year. At the last Inside Pass event Jordan was able to borrow a set of Vanson leathers at no cost for the entire event.   Spike Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 01:20 am:        My Ulysses got a new horn: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/336960.html?1203142567   M2nc Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 12:03 pm:        Jim - Most gear comes with zippers, but the problem comes in when you have different manufacturers. my Olympia Jacket will not zip into my Tour Master pants. I believe I will have to get Kristi to pull out that must have Singer that has been moth balled since we got it, and replace on of the zippers so they match. 1313 - Great pics. Rubberdown - You da man Mike! Mikethebike72 - Its great to have Ray Price on board. I hope they will be come more active with C3 and Badweb in general.   Bigdaddy Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 12:26 pm:        Jim, I'm back -- lunch soon? Same business park, same building, same hotel (they did change the name from Holiday Inn Mansion to Hilton Mansion On The Hill When I'm sure the snow has gone away (I'm not nearly as crazy as you) I'll be on the Uly.   Jlnance Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 01:06 pm:        I've inspected my gear. There is a zipper in my first gear pants. My first gear Kilimanjaro jacket does not seem to have a matching zipper. Am I just missing it? Greg - Lunch would be great. You working weekdays?   Cell7481 Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 02:19 pm:        Seminole Buell shop - great guys. I bought my firebolt from them last year and will definitely consider my next Buell from them as well. It was a long ride back to NC from the delivery though!   Bigdaddy Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 02:53 pm:        Greg - Lunch would be great. You working weekdays? I'm doing upgrades and new installs,,,,,,,Fri, Sat, Sun PM. My weekends suck, but my weekdays are great   Spike Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 04:43 pm:        Had a great ride today. I rode ~150 miles with my buddy Dave on his R1150R, then on my way home I spotted a trail and had to check it out: I fully admit to chickening out on this next section. I rode through it the first time, but was completely reduced to paddling while the bike went where it wanted. Since my Sidi Vertigos offer even less traction than worn Scorpion Syncs in the mud I was really having to work to keep everything upright. When I came back through this section I rode through the grass, which was equally wet, but offered more traction.   Spike Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:14 pm:        Those last two weren't really doing the dirt justice:   Jlnance Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:16 pm:        Greg - Are you down here now? Spike - You continue to impress me.   Jlnance Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:18 pm:        Mark came over this afternoon. We rejetted the Blast. It's not perfect yet, but we are getting there. It's actually rideabel now, and it pulls hard at WOT.   Jlnance Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:51 pm:          Spike Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 05:57 pm:        quote: Spike - You continue to impress me. That's because you aren't there to see me flounder when I hit the slick stuff.   Bigdaddy Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 06:12 pm:        Greg - Are you down here now? Yes, yes I am.   Jlnance Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 09:40 pm:        Greg - I'm not sure if I'm going to Micaheals in the morning, but you should. Its on 15/501 on the south side of chapel hill. Semi directions here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25 0211 Head south on 15/501 and look for bikes.