Recent content by needles

Hey Barf people! I have a hard to fit head at a three XL. I found a gorgeous AGV helmet and a 3X size that fits really well. It’s new, but the manufacturing date was December 2018. I’m guessing it’s been sitting in a warehouse at RevZilla sense. I generally adhere to five years after date of...

Hey, My old bike took Costco Delo oil: https://www.costcobusinessdelivery.com/chevron-delo-400-sde-diesel-engine-motor-oil%2C-sae-15w-40%2C-1-gallon%2C-3-ct-.product.11484508.html The new bike wants 5w40. So if anyone’s bike or diesel truck wants this, you are welcome to it in Walnut Creek.

Hey Barf- Not sure if this goes to riders on the mend or general. In October on a ride back from Death Valley I picked up a case of recalcitrant tennis elbow. In February I had surgery to fix it. Surgery didn't go quite to plan and I've got a left forearm I can't fully pronate. in other words...

Hey Collective Wisdom of BARF: I've decided that it's time for my V-Strom 1000 to find a new home. The bike's got 118k on the clock. I've added luggage, custom windscreen, PowerCommander 3, and center stand. Tires and drive chain is new from Doug at Santa Clear Cycle. Cosmetically the bike is...

Hey- I'm looking for a good tire pump that runs on AC to fill tires for the bike and cars. The last one I got from Amazon started to really struggle once the tire started to get to 30psi. Any recommendations on what to buy? Dan

Hey everyone! While I’m not exactly new on the Bay Area Motorcycle Circuit, it’s been a while since I’ve been a regular forum member. I spent most of my 20s and early 30s down in San Jose SBR Group. My later 30s were with Homoto in San Francisco. My 40s have mostly kept me on the road with...

Autumnal Equinox Sunset on top of Mount Diablo!

So it looks like Fit-Ear has packed up and moved to Orlando these days. Loved their products. I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation on a custom fit earplug that can connect to an iPod for some music while riding. I'd like the clear, hard plastic ones as I've had good experiences with...

Hey Everyone, One of my favorite Bay Area motorcycle traditions is the Easter Sunday ride. You get up in the middle of the night and head up to the summit of Mount Tam in the west to catch the sunrise near the start of spring. This ride is the kinder and gentler version - :laughing :ride...

Hey Barfers! My boyfriend introduced me to The Moto Social in Vancouver. The Moto Social is popular across a few Canadian cities. Tonight is the San Francisco meet up. We'll be on Treasure Island from 7-9pm. Bring your bike, have some coffee, and leave with some new friends...

Hey Everyone, Who is up to see an amazing sunset to cheers the great summer we've had here in the bay? Come to the top of Mount Diablo for an amazing view from the ocean to the Sierras and everything in between*. I was up there last night and was blown away how awesome the color and view was...

Hi! I'm looking to find a moto friendly roommate in Walnut Creek. The room has a private bathroom down the hall. Room is 10x10. I'm about 1 mile from WC and Pleasant Hill Bart, also 24 Hour Fitness, bars, and restaurants. House is 3br, 2 bath, about 1600sqft and a 2 car garage. Current...

Hey BARFers! It was great seeing some of you last weekend in the city. Homoto now has a presence down in San Jose. Homoto is a queer/queer-friendly sportbike group. Rides can be after work jaunts, weekend rides, and overnight tours to cool places in the great beyond. I'm Dan and am the...

Hey- I've wound up with two batteries for my VStrom. It's a long story about how I got here, but given that I get 4 or so years out of a battery, i'm thinking I won't have the VStrom long enough to need the second battery since I just replaced this one in December. It's a CTX-14BS AGM battery...

Hey- The days are longer and I'm thinking it might be cool to do a bit longer ride on a Thursday evening. We can grab some food at a Safeway and ride up the peninsula and hit the bridge at sunset. With the sun setting, it should really bring out the color in the bridge. It will either be...