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Dave
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hahaha Simpson 260...the original standard

DAve
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Smitty
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I remember when ya could send them back for calibration and certification.
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Bigdaddy
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 06:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Smitty, you didn't happen to learn how use that thing in Lithicum or Laurel MD did you? Just wondering after looking over your profile. Later.


Greg
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Smitty
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 07:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No sorry Greg.

I did have the territory covering from south Jersey through Delaware and out to Fredric Maryland wile workinng for the 3M company a long time ago in the 70s.


Tim

edited by smitty on November 11, 2003
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Johnnyd
Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is one disturbing problem with the handling characteristics of my XB9R. Since the damn thing turns and leans so well at high speeds - the tires don't last long .
Check out some pixs at my favorite riding place:
http://www.palomarpics.net/PhotoShop%20Galleries/Palomar%2011-8/index_5.htm
I am the second to last picture on the page...
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Bigdaddy
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 05:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glitch, I'm loading up the back pack less my dip to test your theory. I have added a velcro sleeve to the iPaq to avoid some slippage -- it's the heaviest thing in there. Just as soon as I get everybody out the door this AM I'm outta here for the day. The wife, damn I love that woman, has wished me luck on finding a job today ;) You never know I might run in to a kindred spirit up there today that needs me?

Court, Thanks for the advice -- it's much appreciated. I hope to get out to California next week to see if this deal will work out.

Greg
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Buckinfubba
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 05:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

dang greg
If I'd known the testing of the pipes were gonna fall thru I woulda went with ya today...
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Bigdaddy
Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Brian, You work so much I don't even bother calling you dude. I will next time just in case. It was a very windy day up on the top today so went up to GFM and came back down and rode out, and around, Lake Lure.

Greg
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2003 - 08:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

went up to GFM and came back down and rode out, and around, Lake Lure.
Yer makin' me sick!
Me and my Granddaddy used to fish Lake Lure.

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Steveford
Posted on Sunday, November 16, 2003 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Once your Dunlops wear out, Michilin Pilot Roads work great on the XB series. My Firebolt no longer requires pressure on the bar to maintain a line and actually wants to lean over further just like a tube framed Buell.
Stability is also improved as there's no front end flutter during the hands-off deceleration test (80 MPH down to 40) with the Storz steering damper removed.
I'm sure that other tires work equally well but the Michilins worked for me and are supposed to have a long wear life.
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