drdubb
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Cool thing today. Local Honda dealership asked me to ride their new Africa Twin on a charity ride. Had to say no, doc hasn't cleared me to ride yet....and I'm still packing for our move.
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went on a late night hooligan run to taco bell.
If I were you, I would have included a fresh rear tire with that order. I thought I rode my tires down to the bone, but I'll concede that honor to you.Camping by gatesville tx
While at camp, I ordered a set of mosko moto 35l bags for heavy dirt stuff
So today I hit the 90% Farkel mark for my NC.
I added what I wanted, things I thought made sense and things to make my ride more comfortable.
These include:
Givi Trunk and rack.
PIAA 510 Lights
Honda Light Bar
Sargent Seat.
Fork socks
Fenda Estenda
Puig Wind Screen with Ebay Lip.
HondaPro Nut Plates (IMPORTANT!)
Ebay Radiator protector
Ebay Handlebar risers 2" straight up
Ebay dirt bike bar rod to use as a "stuff mount"
Storm single mount hand protectors
Danmoto exhaust (love it)
Tech Spec Gripster Tank Grips.
My favorite Farkels... Hand protection. Amazing. Winscreen Awesome. Lip - Awesome.
And honestly besides the trunk, the Tank Gripsters are the BEST mod. You just don't move in a turn.
Seriously changed the comfort level a lot, almost as goos as the 2" bar risers...
I am so happy with the bike I actually stopped looking at other bikes. (Which is a weird feeling)
The only thing left which I will have to save for is my Panniers.
Picked out the 33L Givi Trekkers and rack... but even from IT,
that $670 to my door and I have $2... so that a "goal".
Been averaging 150 - 300 miles a week on the bike.
Commuting everyday I can.
Anyways.. here she is.. 90% done...
I saw a rubbery-plastic cradle mount on a forum somewhere that was reported to be good too. Need to go and look for that again; some of the off-pavement places I ride are easy to get lost in; sometimes I wonder if I am going to get back to a route that will connect all the way through to where I need to be by nightfall. It's either explore all the possibilities way earlier in the day to give myself some leeway for the unforeseen, or start using GPS a little more often so I can extend those exploration days even further ; }Holy mother of all things built well I am glad I did. You can tell from the pics the Chinese bootlegs are 90% plastic and would probably break. The RAM is like 99% metal.
I had NO IDEA it would be that good. when you bolt that sucker on, and set the angles and tighten the thumb screw, that mount and holder is NOT GOING ANYWHERE.
Pick and choose your cheap farkles, but man, I think I would tell anyone spend the few extra bucks on a real RAM mount. SO impressed.
If I were you, I would have included a fresh rear tire with that order. I thought I rode my tires down to the bone, but I'll concede that honor to you. [emoji471]
Ray
I saw a rubbery-plastic cradle mount on a forum somewhere that was reported to be good too. Need to go and look for that again; some of the off-pavement places I ride are easy to get lost in; sometimes I wonder if I am going to get back to a route that will connect all the way through to where I need to be by nightfall. It's either explore all the possibilities way earlier in the day to give myself some leeway for the unforeseen, or start using GPS a little more often so I can extend those exploration days even further ; }
my concern with that was size. My phone is a LG G4 and that looked a little small for that phone with a large protective case on it?I have one. It's OK... I paid $16.99 + $5 shipping. If you want to try it, I'll send it to ya of $10 flat.
It's works pretty darn well, but I wanted something a bit more permanent. I can post a pic later if you like. I got it from Amazon, US company.
It's this one....
Amazon.com: Premium Bike PHONE MOUNT Made of Durable Non-Slip Silicone. Mobile Cellphone Holder / Universal Cradle for 99% of Smartphones and All Bicycle Handlebars. Secure and Flexible - SILICO': Sports & Outdoors
The one I saw was probably heavier duty. Also I have the larger size of phone -- Note III (easier to see maps) with a big Otter case. Thanks though!I have one. It's OK... I paid $16.99 + $5 shipping. If you want to try it, I'll send it to ya of $10 flat.
It's works pretty darn well, but I wanted something a bit more permanent. I can post a pic later if you like. I got it from Amazon, US company.
It's this one....
Amazon.com: Premium Bike PHONE MOUNT Made of Durable Non-Slip Silicone. Mobile Cellphone Holder / Universal Cradle for 99% of Smartphones and All Bicycle Handlebars. Secure and Flexible - SILICO': Sports & Outdoors