Recent content by imabigdave

So, I bought these boots, rode in them for about a month (1000 miles). Very comfortable both on and off the bike. With regards to sizing, I usually wear from a 12EE up to a 13D. I'd tried on the 48's and they just didn't have enough room in the instep. Boots are in great shape, no major...

Ok, so I've started the conversation with my insurance company, and the adjuster is supposed to be out in the next day or so. It's been a LONG time since I've had a claim, and this my first time having to repair a bike. My questions are this: Does anyone have a shop that they can recommend in...

Ok, so I'm heading up to the Portland, OR area next weekend and will be driving my pickup. I just thought I'd throw it out there if by some chance someone needs a bike hauled either direction along the I-5 corridor. Drop me a PM if you do.

My new bike has a center-stand :thumbup , so I have the swingarm stand I built for my old bike sitting in the garage. It's welded from inch and a half thick-wall pipe, heavy, and rock solid. I didn't have spools, so it just has 1" solid round stock that goes underneath the swingarm itself, and...

Ok yeah, I'm sayin' it, I'd rather ride than watch the super-bowl (TM). I'm thinking that it might be a good day to head over to and up highway 1...probably almost no traffic since most people will be glued to their TV's? Anyone up for a ride? I'm open to ideas on routes.