Recent content by Doc_V

I hate to be a downer, but man oh man, talk about depressing. Jamison Creek is unrecognizable. Empire Grade has always been one of my favorite roads, especially when leaving SC. But now? I don't think I can ride it anymore, at least not for a good long while. Certainly not Jamison Creek. Same...

I'm considering a used Voyager 1700 and I'd like to hear the pros and cons of owning this bike. Do all years come with the heat fan behind the rear cylinder? Are there any years that are better than others? What are some problems you've had? What do you like about it? What would you change about...

I'm in the market for a used bike but haven't decided which. There are at least 4 I have in mind, several no longer in production, with 3 others in the "worth consideration" column. Problem is, a) I've never ridden any of therm, b) all these bikes are hard to find in NorCal, and c) I'm not ready...

How do you delete a post you created? ^^^What the title says,^^^

My 2006 Yamaha Roadstar always handles better after I've hit some twisties; not the high speed sweepers, but the tighter the better. I know getting tires up to temp will make a difference, but this will last for a while after getting back on the freeway and the tires have cooled. And it's...

And if so, who's giving the best prices? I'm not talking trade it, just a straight up sale? Similar to the sites that will buy your car. Dose that exist?

We all know that demand for used motorcycles tends to slow down come the winter time, and with that prices tend to dip, only to come back up when the warmer weather returns. However, with the whole pandemic thing this year, used prices have been kind of crazy, so come this spring, as the Covid...

...Assuming you've only seen the online photos. If you have, what was your experience like? Where there any surprises or gotchas? Is there any kind of buyer's protection available anywhere, so you don't get stuck with a POS, or is it a crap shoot? Did you just pay CA sales tax only and...

Why are there so many used BMWs under $2500? It amazes me how many Beamers are out there for under $2500; especially the full on touring bikes. Are they that expensive to own or unreliable or both? I just don't get it. Could you guys please help me understand? This is not meant to be a dig at...

Every time I ride west, through the Caldecott tunnel, is a total pucker experience for me; at least until the Broadway exit, where 24 turns to asphalt. It's bad enough that everyone drives *fast*, but it has downhill, off camber sweepers, and thanks to those damn rain grooves in the pavement...

For nearly thirty years, I've bought all my used cars and motorcycles on Craigslits, before that it was CycleTrader and AutoTrader. But increasingly, it's getting harder and harder to find many motorcycle listing on Craigslist. Yes, I know it's the end of the riding season and there are not a...

Like the title says, when I'm riding above 60 mph, the bike feels unstable everytime I let off the throttle; it gets worse the faster I go. It doesn't do it when I'm accelerating, even above 70mph. I've have new tires, and yes, they are properly inflated. It did it even before I got the new...

Need tuning advice with RaceTech Gold Valve Emulators. I've installed a set of RaceTech Gold Emulators on my Yamaha Roadstar 1700. Based on RaceTech's online tuning calculator, for my type of riding [aggressive, advanced rider, on twisty mountain roads and canyons] they recommended their 1.0...

My mother is up there in years but still drives on a daily basis, which I believe is good, because I firmly believe in "use it or lose it". That said, I realize the day will soon come that she can / should no longer drive and I worry that this will begin a rapid decline in her well being when...

Is it tomorrow yet? Can I get out and ride some more? I've been doing this ish for 38 years and I still can't get enough. The more technical the better. I love me some tight twisty mountain roads, the tighter the better, and thankfully we've got'em in spades here in and around the Bay Area. My...