| Author | Message | ||
     Big_island_rider |
Had the day off but had a one hour training meeting to attend so decide to ride Toothless. Took the long way around, got gas and put on a total of 75 miles. So I'll call it a win. | ||
| Hughlysses |
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| Froggy |
Those are the best days. Once in a while I get paid OT for special projects, so one time I worked on Labor Day, I got the 2x rate for OT being a holiday, plus I got paid mileage to ride into work and paid lunch. Life is great sometimes  | ||
| Airbozo |
At my last job I visited a lot with customers all around the Bay Area. I made it a habit to take the long way to said customers. One day it took me an hour and a half to go 12 miles. Of course I had to evade all that traffic... lol! I had a couple of trips that took several hours and when I finally got back to work the boss was po'd because I didn't answer my phone. I politely "reminded" him it was against the law to use a cell phone and drive, besides it was in my backpack so I never knew he was calling. Yes I got paid for those rides. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
YES! It's illegal to speak to your boss | ||
| No_rice |
I get paid to ride regularly! Perks of working at a dealership. Take whatever you want and try out all the new models | ||
| Court |
Hehehehe . . . I got paid, by the mile, to ride in 44 states. There are worse ways to earn money. | ||
| Ourdee |
I delivered freight for a small transportation company when I got out of the military. Sometimes there would be an emergency medical delivery after my shift. Paid from a dollar to three dollars a mile. The 400 pound shipments usually paid a dollar a mile while the one and two pound packages were three bucks a mile. It sure was nice to come in and grab a one pound box and run it 60 miles to a hospital on the bike. I was only making $7.50 an hour there. | ||
| Crusty |
I didn't get paid to ride in 48 states and 2 Canadian Provinces. But I sure ain't complainin'! THESE are the good old days! | ||
| Etennuly |
I used to get paid for transporting moving trucks that I was repairing or maintaining. My options were take someone with me driving second vehicle, that cost me money all around. Or tow said vehicle on trailer behind truck costing me time and hassle to hookup and load trailer then unload, hook up, and tow it back. OOr the better option, ride the bike up the ramp and tie it in, have a nice ride back. I did not even mind working 12 to 14 hour days. That was my MO for about seven or eight years. Then the economy went down the tubes with my customers. | ||
| Torquehd |
THESE are the good old days! When I attended the "early model (Harley Davidson)" portion of MMI in Orlando, one of my instructors used to talk about the drum brakes, oil-burning headlamps, points style ignition, leather belts, etc. He always said, "there's a reason they stopped making the panhead. THESE are the good ol' days of motorcycling!" | ||
| Court |
>>>THESE are the good old days! I could not agree more. I've been slipping out and experimenting with my new helmet. I've ridden more the last 2 weeks than I have the last 2 years. The Uly, in concert with this new equipment, has literally been a game changer. These are . . . indeed, . . the good old days. | ||
| Etennuly |
What's.up with the helmet? | ||
| Ourdee |
How is that SENA? | ||
| Court |
I bought one of those snappy new Nolan modular and installed the Sena 20S Bluetooth system. The helmet is awesome. I love the flip down black visor. The electronics are amazing. I haven't used "in Helmick" electronics in years and the advancements really amazed me. Talking on the telephone… No one knows you're not sitting in your office with the door closed. Yeah, it's that good. | ||
| Etennuly |
I will be checking on that Sena unit. Does it have speakers in the helmet or in ear pieces? Be careful with that flip down shade. I have a couple riding buddies who have them. They ended up with pretty bad sun burn on their noses the first time out. I think the clear shield even enhanced the sun's rays. | ||
| Court |
Spearers in the helmet . . . first impression is that they are good. I'll do something, during the day, beyond just the flip down . . but it's nice for surprise tunnel exits. | ||
| Crusty |
Spearers in the helmet . . . first impression is that they are good. You must get some sharp stabbing pains; I'd imagine. | ||
| Court |
Hahahahaha . . . my U.S. government typing training kicking in. But . . . I was prepared for those spears and bought a variety of cheek pad sizes. The Nolan Neotek is a really impressive helmet. Less than half the price of the Arai units I've always used and impressive quality. Eager to get a few miles on the thing as fall weather creates the perfect riding to chili excuses. . . . | ||
| Etennuly |
Thanks Court. Now you know where those splitting headaches are coming from! SPEARERS in the helmet.....Ouch-cabibble!  | ||
| Airbozo |
How is the weight on that Neotek? I had one a couple of years ago and it was kind of heavy causing me neck issues. I was told they reworked the construction. | ||
| Zac4mac |
I have been running Nolan's N-Com modulars since the late 90s. It is time to replace my D103, it's getting leaky. For everyday use, the chinstrap buckle slays d-rings. Simple one-handed removal even with winter gauntlets makes it hard to ditch that click-buckle. I had to find a new helmet for the US Mile sprints I'm doing, that passed Snell or EU and decided to try an AGV K4 EVO. I really like it, it's light, quiet, fits great, but... it takes forever to get on and off. I even have to remove my glasses first and then... d-rings. Just don't cut it as an every day thing. Z | ||
| Mnscrounger |
Ive got set of Sena 10S in a Nolan N44, and my wifes N40. The speakers ARE great. The problem is the wind and exhaust noise on an S3 with a Supertrapp drowns out everything but low flying fighter jets. I bought a couple sets of Plugfones and use the audio output jack. I know it's technically illegal in most places but I figure I can't hear anything anyway. and if I eventually go deaf from not wearing hearing protection I still won't hear traffic, but permanently. | ||
| Reepicheep |
https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Quick-Release-Black-Si ze/dp/B002MQCY7C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1474480376 &sr=8-2&keywords=helmet+buckle On every D-Ring helmet I own. |
