Recent content by docwells7

I hope we do get some information on how the bikes did throughout the rally. I'm also interested in how they are holding up afterwards. Some pretty amazing riding by the whole field. This race is addictive to follow. Don't think I have the make up of a IBR rider, so I'll continue to live...

Rob must have the most points per mile. He has the least number of miles after leg 2 at just over 4200 miles. Not likely to make the podium, but that only around 600 miles per day and he's in 60th. I'm impressed. Tan had another funny mention in the day 8 (?) write up...he had lost his gas...

I posted this in another thread, but this is the worst OEM tire I've ever had on a motorcycle. I got just over 3,000 miles on the rear and 3,500 on the front. I had very similar, yet not catastrophic wear on the side rather than the center. I since put Shinko 705 tires on the front and...

Isn't that exactly what VTEC is?

The cabin is down Hemphill, so yes, you will be very close. I'm going to lobby for bringing the bike, but since we're carrying the kids and dog, my wife isn't going to like solo driving in the van. Wish me luck. I'll PM you my cellphone number.

I will be arriving Monday the 29th and staying through the next weekend. Not sure if I'm going to be able to bring the bike, but will try. Our cabin is just outside of Maggie Valley off of 276 just south of I40. Even if I cage it, I'd certainly like to meet some of you. Hope the weather is good!

I can't believe I forgot to post this one. I had matching ones on my helmet and on my VFR, but I didn't have one to match my helmet for the NC. I posted a request on ADVrider.com for anyone that had one...and about a year later someone came across one in a drawer that they had forgotten about...

Thanks x 2...mine are in the mail.

Before anyone gets their panties in a wad, there is an inside joke aspect to these decals. Nothing mean spirited...think anti-1984...

Usually at our advrider Fall Old School Rally a group of folks will head down to TWO for lunch (obviously not when it was closed) and then head back up using a different route. Makes for a great day of riding. I had never stopped in at Rider's Hill although I had passed it numerous times...

It's near Robbinsville, NC (Iron Horse Motorcycle Campground). Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway both start there. The group of people is great, and there is lots of great information in the classes. Should be a beautiful weekend as well.

I might make it for one night. We just had a death in the family and I don't know what the funeral plans are yet. I might not be able to swing it, but am going to try. Hope to see you there.

Nice pictures! Beautiful country.

Thanks guys! I'm still around 60 mpg, but had been solidly 62-63 even when flogging it around pretty good in the mountains. I'll just live with it, I was really just curious if anyone was having the same issue.

Has anyone determined if the size of these tires affects the speedometer/odometer readings? It could just be a coincidence, but my mileage has gone down by around 5-10% since the tire change. I also put on some hand guards around the same time. Just curious...