Way to derail a thread, people.

I'll be curious to see what sort of mileage the Maxxis delivers. I got over 35K on the Austone on my 1500 and it wasn't to the wear bars!

While a few of my long distance trips were cancelled, a few others weren't. I was able to put a ton of enjoyable miles -with very little traffic- within a two hundred mile radius of my home, too. I found some really neat back roads I never would have other wise known existed, some really awesome sce...

That puts in word how a lot of us riders feel. Thanks for sharing.

The little blue (squarish) led flashlight you get at Harbor Freight for free -it's not rechargeable but the AA batteries are easy to change when needed- is small enough to fit in tight spaces and bright enough for Stevie Wonder to see. The magnet on the back helps you to place it where you need it.

If you can follow the directions and know the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver, you can do it. It's really that simple!

Phunnybone wrote: ↑

Thu Nov 26, 2020 7:28 pm

Damn and I thought I found a good deal when I grabbed a 98SE with 61K for $3300

If you like it and are happy with it, you did! What anyone pays for something that gives them pleasure is no one's business but their own!

C-dub wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 1:28 pm

They are far easier to get on and off than chaps and much easier on the wallet. They don't look as cool, but let's be honest here, do chaps really look cool when riding a Goldwing?

Chaps are still quite popular with the Village People crowd.

Welcome John, to one of the most helpful sites you could have found. Good find on the 1500, you'll love it!

The "Frugal Mans" solution is to get a pair of shin pads similar to what soccer players wear. They attach with a couple of velcro straps that wrap around the leg, offer some fall protection, and even have a protector for the the knee. They can be worn under the pants leg or over, and can usually be ...

That's what kept me from getting a 1800. While I liked the improved fuel mileage, the reduced luggage carrying capacities, as well as reduced weather and wind protection, were the deal breakers for me.

Thanks Scott- a sad, but in this case,an overdue action. It's been my experience, on some other sites, that there seems to be many from that offenders country that seem to enjoy mucking up various threads and sites for no reason other than creating division. What they don't seem to realize is that a...

Why does it seem that, of the TROLLS that pop up on this site occasionally, are from England? They must have nothing better to do than try to 'stir the sauce', get their jollies getting any kind of response, and take pot shots at the USA. They need to remember that in all likelihood, they'd be speak...

I installed a six foot long hanger bar underneath the cabinets(kitchen style) in my garage. I hang my jackets(5) and spare rain gear set on it. I'm on the lookout for a small cabinet, or hall seat, to keep the riding boots in. It might be time to think about building an extension on the garage. The ...

There is nothing wrong with customizing or personalizing your machine to make it unique or make yours different from thousands of others. Those that do it, don't CARE about resale. That's not why they do it. While some might like plain vanilla-(like everyone else's) others chose to take the road les...

It would be very nice if everyone would mark/delete or edit items when they are no longer available.

That is where (#2) I had a major leak after a piece of steel fell off of a truck and I unavoidably ran it over. I had comprehensive insurance on the bike. I reported it, and an adjuster can out After looking at the damage, and consulting his drawings, concluded the engine was a whole unit and would ...

I like mine better.

I always use it on the 1500, unless on something soft. I only use the sidestand with something under it because the 'foot' is so small, and only when absolutely necessary. Unless you leave the bike in gear, there's nothing to stop it from being able to roll off of the stand.

Ironbuck wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:39 am

......................Ordered several things for the bike...the missus says "too much". I am not looking forward to putting her away for the winter.

The wife or the bike?

I'm riding much more, especially more late afternoon/early evenings. There has been so little traffic on the roads, I find it much more relaxing than usual. I'm able to ride at whatever pace I want, enjoy the scenery much more, and the places I visit aren't crowded. I guess that's one of the few ups...

I would, but it's on the wrong side of the country-and shipping is too expensive for me. It's worth more than that just in parts!

^ No, and we can still joke about o̶i̶l̶ ̶l̶e̶a̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ them marking their territory!

I find it hard to believe ceramic balancing beads could/would damage a tire. I've run them for over eight years and have never experienced that happening. Metal beads/BBs, yes-but not ceramic beads.

In New York, a tire-whether a car or motorcycle -won't pass the annual inspection if it is less than 2/32". I've always replaced mine before it's flush with the wear bars. Keep in mind also, that the closer it gets to the wear bars, the faster the tires seem to wear. Or you could use the Lucky/Safe ...