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Jlnance
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 01:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Ok, you're talking about Mountain City, TN. That is a great road. Take it north, and you end up in shady valley. I thought that was the road you were talking about when I replied, but then I Googled and there is a Mountain City, GA and 441 does run through it.

I think the road you're talking about is 181 (or 180 I can't remember) It connects Morganton to Boone. I've ground down the passenger pegs of the Uly on that road, it's fun. There is an exit for it off I-40, so it's easy to find.

There is no shortage of similar roads.
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Mcdusa1
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jlnace Thanks we will most likely take the Parkway through Ashville. I don't think we will do Deals Gap This time.
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Seeinstars
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 08:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
181 is a wonderful road!! morganton to boone, yes. I like that one. Also 194 from boone to banner elk is nice. I'll be heADed that way on the 22nd this month. My family has a house up in spuce pine. Really nice areA. We'll have to all get together and ride up there, stay the night and enjoy the mountains!!
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 08:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tell us when Mike.
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Seeinstars
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 09:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'll be headed up on the 22nd, but this trip will already have a full house. mom and sis are going to paint I think, me and wes from work are taking the bikes up there to ride all weekend. I'm going to try and make it up there about once a month. I'd be glad to have you come mtb! You probably know the mountains better then me.
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M2nc
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
181 is a great road. We will be going to the mountains quite regular too. We need to get together up there.

Is anyone heading to New Bern this weekend?
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Jlnance
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 09:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Amanda and I are going to the ADV Eastern Rendezvous in Parottsville, TN this weekend. Anyone else going?
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04xl1200c
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 07:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thought i might go to New Bern this weekend. I fit in there with the old slow Harley crowd.
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Jlnance
Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

tireless


Trip Prep
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Spectrum
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 07:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jim did the same thing to mine last night. There's something satisfying about the look and smell of new tires and fresh oil.

I've been running the Bridgestone BT-16's. Very soft compound and really sticky tires, but they square off really fast with highway miles.

For the trip I went with a sport touring tire Michelin Pilot Road 2's. Will see how they do.

I'll also be stopping of at Western Reserve in Ohio for dyno runs and performance tune. I've heard awesome things about the way Helicon runs after they do their magic to the ECM.
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Sportymark
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 07:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
While watching the new last night on WRAl I happened to notice a familar white helmet and Buell jacket in their motorcycle awareness piece....looked alot like a helmet I saw pass a cop on the dragon : )

Also I am gonnatake friday off and ride to the smokeout for the day, hot horribly into it this year so jsut gonna spend friday there and ride back in the evening, anybody?

(Message edited by SportyMark on May 13, 2009)
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 08:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Good eye Mark. That was as much as I wanted to be on camera.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/5136104/

Happy Birthday Jim.
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Jlnance
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 08:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks Mike!
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Datallone
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Count me out of Mountain Grass during Memorial Day weekend!

(Message edited by datallone on May 14, 2009)
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Flynuly
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 08:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Jlnance,
You swap out the 77 connector to the voltage regulator yet? ... did mine today at work during lunch. 30 minute job at most. Sorry no pictures.
It was a $19.40 part from Ray Price P/N: 1Y1312.02A8. I used some 10AWG strippers and a crimper that was specific for the pins. I'm sure I could sign out the tools some weekend if anyone else is interested in doing theirs.
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Ulywife
Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Spectrum - check your e-mail for your BRAN.
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Jlnance
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 07:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tim - The part is waiting for me at Ray Price, but I haven't picked it up yet. If you're offering a crimper and a driveway, I'll surely take you up on it.
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Buelltuner
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 08:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I know I probably shouldn't post this here,but just wanted to let you guys know. there is a big sale at cycle gear this weekend and they have some really good deals on tires. I think they are doing sets of pirelli's for around 190. Also we are having a special on tire mount and balance for two tires for 45 per tire on the bike, 20 per tire off the bike. tire change prices are all month long, so go wear out some tires!
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Fishgutz
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Tire? Not yet. I just dropped my 12Ss off for the 1K service. Only three weeks old.

Something to put on your "rain gear" list.
I picked up a back pack rain cover from my computer commuter backpack for the days I want to ride regardless the forecast.
REI on-line has the Sea to Summit rain cover. XS size for your commuter size backpack. The XS Sn240 Pack Cover is a nice bright orange color. It will keep water out of the zippers. And when I ride to Wilson from G'boro it will keep my do bok dry.
At $25 it was a lot less expensive than the HD commuter back pack with cover for $150.
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Spike
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Buell sighting:

There was a yellow Blast with bags and a windshield parked in the same parking spot with me in front of the Raleigh Grande Cinema 16 last night around 7:30pm. Any chance it was someone here?
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Jlnance
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Spike - Assuming you were there with your wife, good on you for finding time to take her out. Babies can make that difficult.
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Mikethebike72
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 10:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Spike, what did you see?
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Spike
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
quote:

Spike - Assuming you were there with your wife, good on you for finding time to take her out. Babies can make that difficult.


I was not. However, Sarah and I have managed to sneak out once or twice while leaving the baby with her parents. I also put the passenger pegs back on my Firebolt in anticipation of some 2-up riding this summer.

quote:

Spike, what did you see?


The Fast and The Furious. I am now dumber.
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Spike
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Dirt cheap: '04 XB12S for $3000 spotted on craigslist:

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/1165644029.html

quote:

Help me pay my mortgage. I'm behind and need cash now. This bike is in good shape and could sell for $4,000 to $5,000
if I had the time. I just need cash now.

So, let me tell you about the bike. It's a 2004 Buell XB12S with 14,000 miles. It runs great, starts every time, and corners
like a dream. I'm going to miss it.

The bike has some cosmetic damage. Mirror and clutch handle are scratched. Exhaust pipe and timing cover have small
dents from a parking lot drop. I've taken care of maintenance, just not cosmetic repairs. The plastic parts have been painted
black, and some of the paint is coming off. Tires are 50-75%

I installed a Mueller power clutch for easier shifting. The dealership installed a racing ECM and Jardine Muffler.

I've priced it at $3200 so you can talk me down to $3000, but, honestly, I will take anything close. Best offer this week
takes it. Hurry and beat the competition.









It looks a bit rough, but $3k is a steal for a running XB12. If I were sitting on the cash I'd buy it, clean it up, and resell it.
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Flynuly
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 06:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If you're offering a crimper and a driveway, I'll surely take you up on it.

Your driveway or mine doesn't matter. I can bring the tools home from work overnight or for a weekend. Just let me know what works best Jim.
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Jlnance
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 02:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Thanks Tim
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Jlnance
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)




Tires on on the bike (and I removed the sticker after I saw it in the picture.)
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U4euh
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
This might be my last weekend with the BUELL XB9/12S. She has had a good run, but getting tired after 40 something thousand ring its neck miles.
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Twig
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2009 - 04:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Dang Jim, say it 'aint so! Although, I completely understand. She sure served you well. Got your eye on a replacement yet?
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Datallone
Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 02:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Getting rid of your Buell after only 40,000 miles. Wow, you can only get 40,000 miles out of a Buell?

(Message edited by datallone on May 16, 2009)
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