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by redb1ker
Thu May 07, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Just got 1976 XL350 and want to dress it
Replies: 4
Views: 2505

Changed from ammo cans...

I found a great deal on Pelicans. I did the small top loaders. I am looking for ideas to put these cases on that elderly bike. Anyone have any ideas??
by redb1ker
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:12 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Custom top case
Replies: 15
Views: 7797

Did you install the top box easy to remove (like the Givi)? I did see you mention that you used a bread board for mounting. I am to a point (with a new motorcycle) that I want to put some inexpensive luggage on it. I kind of want the top box to be easy to remove. I really do like the way your instal...
by redb1ker
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:06 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Earplugs while riding
Replies: 27
Views: 10243

My hearing is pretty screwed already.

I did stupid things like remain in loud music environments and shoot without hearing protection. I do use plugs to keep the wind noise down but, I also listen to music while I am riding. With the slightly modified pipes on the HD, I have to increase the volume of the music almost to the point where ...
by redb1ker
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Just got 1976 XL350 and want to dress it
Replies: 4
Views: 2505

Just got 1976 XL350 and want to dress it

I just bought a 1976 Honda XL350 and I would like to put luggage on it. I am thinking ammo cans and a cheap Tupperware type top box. Any suggestions? I will get some pics over here soon.
by redb1ker
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: I have to sell one of my motorcycles...
Replies: 9
Views: 3707

Last test ride I took

I left my license and key for my Jeep with the owner of the motorcycle. Most of the Craigslist ads say you have to have the cash in hand and a license with an endorsement. I am pretty sure that is the way I would do it. You could also make up a release of liability form (or steal one from a local de...
by redb1ker
Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Motorcycles
Replies: 19
Views: 8403

Re: That is probably why...

so many of my friends have more than one motorcycle in their garage. Wished I could afford to do that. Sell the car. I do have two cages. I am also used to having two bikes. Here is the real prob. I have been geared up and gotten all the way out to the bike and my gut tells me that today is not a g...
by redb1ker
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:43 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Looking for a Bike from the 60's - late 80's
Replies: 20
Views: 12510

Some may require more maintenance on your part.

For a bigger part older Japanese motorcycles need oil change, chain adjustment/lube and new tires. Otherwise; they are gas and go for most of a season.
by redb1ker
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:41 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Wrong Motorcycle
Replies: 17
Views: 12930

I loved my XB9.

My Buell XB9 was great fun. I did a couple of long trips and I did hurt. It was a lot of fun for short 200-300 mile trips. I did need to put my feet down about every 75 miles. I now have a highway bike in my garage 1984 HD FXRS (Superglide). I am looking into a dual purpose for around town. There is...
by redb1ker
Wed Apr 08, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Motorcycles
Replies: 19
Views: 8403

That is probably why...

so many of my friends have more than one motorcycle in their garage. Wished I could afford to do that.
by redb1ker
Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:47 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Just registered for the MSF class!
Replies: 23
Views: 14310

I have said this on another thread.

The classes will be booked way out pretty soon. Sign up for the first available class and show up the first day of the next class they are giving. If you let the instructor know you are there and someone doesn't show up by the end of the first video they will probably put you into that class so that...