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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 08:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Weird, I've been looking at a couple of places in Sparta North Carolina. <grin> That's not that far from your place according to Google maps. I was looking for something with elevation due to my Astrophotography hobby and of course price.

Smokedaddy & Jerry,

My sister-in-law and her husband live close to there near Ennice, NC. They're only a couple of miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway and have been there about 10 years now. We visit at least once a year; I've ridden through Sparta a few times.

Summers are unbelievably great; winter can evidently be pretty brutal. VERY windy are with a good bit of snow. From what they say it's a GREAT place to live for 3 seasons and it's tolerable for the winter. They tend to do their vacationing during the winter so they can spend time someplace warmer. They do really love living there though.

BTW, that area is the very oldest section of the BRP, where it was first started.
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Jerry_haughton
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

BTW, that area is the very oldest section of the BRP, where it was first started.

Hugh, funny you should mention that. i took these pix last weekend:




the NC/VA border is literally just around the corner in the first pic. : )

FB
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Ccryder
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Somewhere I have a picture of my ST with that sign. Fine roads and fine people.

FB, we will be in Asheville and points North and West starting next weekend for STAR 07. Maybe we could meet up and kick some tires, I think I owe you a cold one or three ;+}.

Give me a shout or drop me a line.

Neil S.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jerry,

Cool shots. My sister-in-law's husband used to volunteer part time for the National Parks Service helping maintain things along the BRP. He pointed out that the stone walls on that section of the Parkway are laid without mortar. He HIGHLY recommends avoiding these walls on sunny days because rattlesnakes are notorious for crawling up into the cracks to rest.

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Smokedaddy
Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Blake ...
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Jerry_haughton
Posted on Thursday, June 14, 2007 - 05:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

FB, we will be in Asheville and points North and West starting next weekend for STAR 07. Maybe we could meet up and kick some tires, I think I owe you a cold one or three.

Neil, it'd be good to finally meet you! how far "north" will you be?

...He HIGHLY recommends avoiding these walls on sunny days because rattlesnakes are notorious for crawling up into the cracks to rest.

good to know, Hugh, thx for the advice. : )
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Smokedaddy
Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 01:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Jerry,

Thanks for the help and the offer. I am in no hurry at the moment as the market in Phoenix absolutely sucks and I am in a prime area. I do have 2 real estate places sending me information in the mail now and then. I should of said that I am in the looking, dreaming and wishing mode.

However, if you are ever in the Sparta neighborhood I would really appreciate it if you would send me some pictures (as you see it).

Cheers,
-SD:
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Jerry_haughton
Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 06:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

However, if you are ever in the Sparta neighborhood I would really appreciate it if you would send me some pictures (as you see it).

can do, will do. : )

FB
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Buellgatti
Posted on Friday, June 15, 2007 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Friends I have a chance to buy a Westwind, I like the look of the bike. I currently own a S2.. any comments from you ? Thanks Jim
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 01:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A true classic and a piece of hand-made Buell history, that'll be a joy to ride and show off. Go for it!
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Jsunstar
Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 11:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

im, looking for a reasonable rate to ship a motor. anyone ship one lately?
going from florida to california.
forward air was over 350.00
looking for something more economical...
thanks
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Sparky
Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 02:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's a great feature article by Steve Natt in July's Motorcycle Consumer News about "How to Win Friends and Influence Sales" centered around an enthusiastic Buell dealer's perspective. When the general manager and sales manager get together to not just talk but to make happen track day events, we all should listen up and learn. THIS IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE!!!

Give thanks to Mario, Ernie, Glendale (Ca.) HD/Buell and Hypercycle track day organizers for having the balls to pull this stuff off, lawyers be damned (figuratively?), and share a fun day in the life of a Buell club's track day at Willow Springs. It's a good informative read.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now if we just had a track in our back yard. Damn the local legislature. : |
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Rex
Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hoooorray for the Red, White, and Blue.....

Tentative Agenda for American Sport Bike Night, July 2nd, 2007.

5 pm. Meet and hang banners.
5:30pm. Meet and greet. Hand out door prize tickets, order food, Oogle over the bikes.

6 pm. Meeting starts.

Welcome everyone. Recognize new attendees, Suppliers, Dealers, Press.

Recap of last months events.

Kevin Smith, AFM Racing, Uly Adventure Rider/ Fuell Magazine article.

Homecoming this week, July 5-7, Buell Factory.

Laguna Seca. July 20-22nd. Cannery Row, and Moto GP

Bonneville Coming up in September. Time to reserve your room

August is British Bike Night. Bring your Tea and Crumpets. Share with others.

Americansportbikenight.net. Use this site for getting details on our meetings, and also for the local Bay Area forum discussions. We now have our own local forums.

September is Italian Bike Night.

October is Bonneville Report Night.

November is BMW and apparel night.

December is our Anniversary night. 9 years, going on 10. Al Lighton from American Sport Bike will be here.

Door Prize Drawing.

Dismiss, Kick Tires, Clean up/ Pack up.

http://www.americansportbikenight.net
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Mikej
Posted on Monday, July 09, 2007 - 08:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

(You last searched for new messages on Friday, June 29, 2007 at 11:38 am)

Your search found more than 5000 posts.




You folks have been busy.
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Jammin_joules
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 05:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

1098 Ducati superbike -vs- Buell XB12STT; an opinion I found

http://verlenelson.com/difference/

Joules ridin' ~jammer
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Jackbequick
Posted on Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 07:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well said Verle!

Jack
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Court
Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 06:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nice
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Pdxs3t
Posted on Friday, July 13, 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)

Ferris....

Show off! : )
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Bluzm2
Posted on Friday, July 13, 2007 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice!
BTW, I'm home with the librarian....
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Roadsurfr
Posted on Friday, July 13, 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)

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Gary_uk
Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi Guys,
Has anyone got a spare rear axle with spacers for an X-1 or M-2 or know of anyone etc? Have managed to source an ali swinger for my S-1 but cannot find an axle or spacers anywhere.

Any help appreciated.

cheers.
Gary_UK

(Message edited by gary_uk on July 17, 2007)
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Gary_uk
Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 02:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


quote:

Sinfulwhere
I have a 97' S1 Lightning and wanted ta know if there was any better setup for the front light than the Giant Eye look that i have now. I've had lot's of trouble finding things for this bike. I've had it almost 4 years now and as always harley has never been any help, so i would really like someplace to look. Help if ya can, thanks




How about this or maybe some XB lights?

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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Could always do you own thing with some small projector beams.
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Ray_maines
Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 09:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What a great looking S1 above! The two small headlights are perfect.

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Can someone please tell me exactly where in Manhattan the 83 year old steam conduit exploded on Wednesday?
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 12:15 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 believe I got the time off! I'm in San Jose! Laguna Seca! Woot woot! I'm on my phone and can't surf very well. Could someone in the know tell me which thread has the meetups/goings on? Thanks... 210-4518
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Firemanjim
Posted on Friday, July 20, 2007 - 01:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Charley,alot of folks arriving tomorrow,Al and Co.Terry and I. I know Bob G and his crew are there at Motel 6 on Reservation RD. Will be heading down in the AM breakfast in Moss Landing at 9:00 AM. See ya at Carbones.
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Jimrich
Posted on Monday, July 30, 2007 - 01:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone know what Givi color code matches the Buell Blue the best?
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Al_lighton
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just a quick note to announce that the American Sport Bike BBQ planning is in full swing. See http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/171 43/293238.html?1185896599

I'll be sending out email invites to all the customers in the nearby states (CA, AZ, NV, OR). Folks from everywhere else are certainly invited and encouraged to attend if you can.

But don't wait for an invite, follow the instructions on the link above to make hotel reservations and such.

Hope you can make it!

Al
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Rex
Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 06:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

August ASBN meeting agenda. British Bike Night/ New Buell 1125R introduction

5 pm. Meet and hang banners.

5:30pm. Meet and greet. Hand out door prize tickets, order food, Oogle over the bikes.

6 pm. Meeting starts.

Welcome everyone. Recognize new attendees, Suppliers, Dealers, Press.

Tonight is British Bike Night . Hope everyone is enjoying the tea and crumpets

Local British Bike Clubs. Norton, BSA, Triumph, Etc.

Local British Bike Dealers.

Past event reviews.

Homecoming, July 5-7. Photos and Recap.

Laguna Seca. Buell Introductory party/ New Model Release.

Laguna Seca. Moto Gp, and Cannery Row.
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Upcoming events

Aprilia Demo Days. California Speed Sports. Livermore.

Bonneville Coming up in September. Time to reserve your room

AMA Races. Laguna Seca. September 14-16.

American Sport Bike BBQ. September 29th, Buellton
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http://www.americansportbikenight.net

Use this site for getting details on our meetings, and also for the local Bay Area forum discussions. We now have our own local forums.


September is Italian Bike Night.

October is Bonneville Report Night.

November is BMW and apparel night.

December is our Anniversary night. 9 years, going on 10. Al Lighton from American Sport Bike will be here.

Door Prize Drawing.

Dismiss, Kick Tires, Clean up/ Pack up.

http://www.americansportbikenight.net
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American Sport Bike Night. ASBN. The largest, most consistently meeting group of Buell Motorcycle Enthusiasts in the world. Now working on 10 years. The first Monday of each month in San Leandro California. Directions are at:
http://www.americansportbikenight.net
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