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Spent this past weekend up in Stecoah, NC, at the Iron Horse, with ~100 more VStrom owners, running routes like Tail of the Dragon, the Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner 28, etc... This is the video from the Dragon... Best watched at 720pHD... Sadly, the Dragon claimed it's 1st rider fatality...

For a big bike, the V-Strom 650 can deal with the twisties! Great ride up and down Blood Mountain, in Suches, and through Unicoli... amazing roads -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3_xJ74PZA

Boring subject, until it becomes relevant... Thought y'all might find this enlightening... I know *I* did... (from another forum): From February Motorcycle Consumer News, Motorcycle Justice Column in quotes. "My FZ8 was totally destroyed and I suffered a broken arm, broken ribs and other...

If anyone is looking for a new lid, this is a *great* deal. I have four helmets: Arai Signet Q; Shoei Neotec; Scorpion exo1100; Bell RS-1. My favorite for comfort, features, and overall appeal is the Bell. Rider's Discount is having a sale on NEW Bell RS-1 Emblem Yellow Hi-Viz...

Well... regretfully traded in the FZ6R, however, I have a number of aftermarket bits for sale PM me, if you have any interest: 1- Corbin Seat. All leather with vinyl side panels (for grip): SOLD Excellent condition (as you can see). The Corbin is not for everyone, however, if it's good for...

Well, I've had a pretty good chance to wring out the Strom (at least as much as you can do in a couple hundred miles). Did the Motoman thing for break-in, so didn't really have to worry about keeping the leash on after the 1st 40 miles. These are my 1st impressions of the 2013 V-Strom 650...

Well... fact is, I *really* hate to do this -- I love the 6R. However, been looking for just a *bit* more versatility, and something that doesn't have my hips and knees aching (after I finally got my butt straightened out, with the Corbin). I wanted something that would be a little more fire...

I've been through two sets of Michelin PR2s, and have been *very* pleased with them. The compromise between wear and grip just seems right in this tire. I was so pleased with it, I didn't upgrade to the PR3s, on my last set (I'd heard they're better in the wet, but at the cost of some...

I never knew this group existed... but, it's great to see -- Somewhat of a biker redemption in light of the lousy reputations of the ROC, NY incident, and stunters in general... When Bikers Approached A Little Girl She Was Scared, Then They Do Something Amazing | Conservative Post

Just letting y'all know what you already know... bikers make better cagers than most cagers... Motorcyclists '23% better' behind the wheel of a car - Motorcycle news : General news - Visordown

Well... we went to the International Motorcycle Show yesterday, in Atlanta. Great show, for anyone thinking of going -- Everyone represented, and all the new models, even those six months out from release, were there... While I'm still (and always will be) a big fan of the 6R, I think I've...

Most of you know some of the problems 10% ethanol causes to engines, tanks, and performance. It absorbs more water, causes rust, inhibits combustion, and basically sucks... The EPA (you know... that agency that sent home 95% of its employees during the shutdown, and no one noticed) wants to...

Well, the Sons of Liberty club put together a biker's ride through D.C for 9/11. Like the Muslim march, scheduled for the same day, the Sons of Liberty applied for proper permits, and went through proper channels. The Muslims were approved, the Sons of Liberty were denied (big surprise...

I just keep running into these little guys... This was today... this afternoon -- (Yeah, I know I don't have a jacket on in this vid... there's actually a good reason -- so hold onto the flames... ). Doe on Southers - YouTube

While we were doing our ride in the mountains, today, the guys I was with noticed my brake light was staying lit... all the time. Since it's rather tough to check that yourself, I've no idea how long it's been this way. Everything else seems fine. Anyone have any insight into what might...

Well, Rhnatyk and I, along with another riding buddy (on his Ninja) took a trip today back up to the Suches Loop, in the north Georgia mountains, and did one of the more infamous twisties on the Loop, called Wolf Pen Gap Road -- often called "Georgia's Dragon" (however, I'd put it up against...

I was re-reminded this afternoon how important it is to stay attentive, even on familiar roads... I take this road almost daily coming out of my neighborhood... mainly because it's just a fun little twisty... So, I typically jam it (which is foolish on multiple accounts, because if you screw...

I thought this might be a good time to write up a final evaluation on the Drift Ghost for anyone considering it against the GoPro 3. I bought this back in February, and used it extensively up until about three weeks ago. Here are the Pros / Cons (IMHO): Pros: It's more aerodynamic...

Take a look at the pic below... Is she spinning clockwise... or counter-clockwise...? The way you see it can determine your personality...

Found a couple of uninvited guests in the back yard of my rental property yesterday... Running back down there today to wrangle them into a container for relocation... just waiting to pick up my herp tongs... If you don't see any more posts from me, they won... it's been fun... ;)