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by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Bought a gear holder
Replies: 1
Views: 9954

Bought a gear holder

I'm a new member here, I've been browsing the site for a few weeks reading what all of you have to say about your ride's. I'm more of a reader than a writer, but here it goes. I wanted to write a post about a product I recently found and ordered after many hours of research on the net. I have been l...
by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: Local - Motorcycle Rides, Events and Rallies
Topic: Ride to Moab Utah--Day 1
Replies: 1
Views: 10728

Re: Ride to Moab Utah--Day 1

Utah has some awesome scenery, hope it was a good ride.
by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 1st major workup. how many miles?
Replies: 6
Views: 3177

Re: 1st major workup. how many miles?

2ct is what I've rode on my zx6 for years, it's a good tire, but like wrider says if it's cooler out it slips like any performance tire. With the softer rubber on the sides, I've noticed its best to avoid excessive and prolonged highway riding, it wears the tire unevenly as opposed to the stock Brid...
by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Ever leave your bike in a lot while you took a trip?
Replies: 3
Views: 2683

Re: Ever leave your bike in a lot while you took a trip?

I had to leave my motorcycle behind for 8 months once, so I took it to a pawn shop (ok, so I worked for said pawn shop). Took out a $20 loan, left the bike as collateral, paid $5/month interest on that loan, and the key and title were locked in a safe. Can't beat $60 for 8 months of indoor storage....
by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Magazines you Recommend
Replies: 18
Views: 7352

Re: Magazines you Recommend

Motorcycleist and rider are what I've been subscribed to for years
by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: any side effect to using trickle charger long term?
Replies: 9
Views: 4464

Re: any side effect to using trickle charger long term?

I ran some battery leads to the trunk of my bike so I don't have to tear the seat off to put it on charge during long periods of non riding. This 12 volt in the trunk also allows me to add the cigarette lighter style power port so I can use my air pump and other devices when setting up remote camps.
by javafugo
Mon May 28, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Sat nav for motorcycles?
Replies: 15
Views: 7860

Re: Sat nav for motorcycles?

I have a nuvi 500 and it works for me, I have gloves that are touch screen friendly so I can take "alternate routes" on my longer scenic rides.