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Anyone know why some "rally" bikes have plastic covering the engine? :afm199 Can't see the hardware! Keep it cleaner? Seems more body panels complicate maintenance and repairs, add weight. 'Splain me, please. :dunno

Cruising to Cambria on Santa Rosa Creek Road, a delightful, mostly paved, one laner. On a dirt section I rounded a blind corner and found myself heading into the grille of a BIG TRUCK moving fast! :wtf I was able to clear it, but the dust storm trailing the truck was blinding. After a few...

I'm watching the TdF on msnbc and see some "tadpole" (2 front, 1 rear wheel) leaning trikes supporting the race. At first, I thought they were Piaggio mp3's (scooter!), but these are big wheel Yamaha Nikens. They look a little strange, but reports are pretty good. I've heard the mp3's are...

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Very light and throaty ti exhaust by Arrow for 2011-2014 Triumph Tiger 800. This was an OE option on new bikes. Only 3,000 miles. :ride I changed to stock exhaust because the titanium exhaust was a little too loud for me. :wtf Easy slip-on installation. Advertised on internet new $750-900...

:thumbup Mellow tour from SF East Bay > Chinese Camp > Hwy 49 > Oakhurst. Day 2 Mammoth Scenic Byway. Return Hwy 49 > Hwy 41 thru Yosemite Valley > Hwy 120. Stay in Oakhurst. Three OR four days, leaving Wed or Thurs tbd to fit my work/family schedule. Awesome roads. Spectacular scenery...

I'm up for annual renewal on my moto insurance with Progressive. They shocked me with a 33% increase overall on my coverage. :wtf Same bike, same coverage, same residence, no accidents or tickets, lots of experience and recent MSF class. I called Progressive and they have increased rates for...

Planning a quick 3 day getaway Thurs-Sat Nov 1-4 or one week later for weather delay. Hwys 680, 1, 33, 166, 101 & 25. Lots of county 2-laners. :ride. Trying to minimize slab and enjoy some great roads, but need to be back for dinner Sat nite. Probably staying at Motel 6 in San Luis Obispo both...

NORTHBAY Ramble Friday, 11/25 Friday, 11/25: Mellow sport touring ride with some spirited sections: :ride Meet @ Cordelia Starbucks 9am, KSU 9:30am > Napa > Mt Veeder > Howell Mtn Rd > Middletown for lunch > Hwy 29 > Petrified Forest Rd > Spring Mtn Rd > St Helena. Return via your choice...

SOLD! via CL Special BARF Price $3250, less than CL Excellent condition 2005 Suzuki DR-Z400s. Blue & white. Everyone’s favorite dual sport. Can cruise on the freeway, but ready for the trail. Light enough to maneuver easily. Excellent suspension. Engine has horsepower and torque to spare...

Short 'n Sweet Here's some pix from my camera. I wish I could download some from my head of this sweet but short rally. 760 miles carries a lot of images and impressions. Thanks, everyone! "On This Map I Solemnly Swear..." Berryessa Bridge: There's an osprey upper left coming into the nest...

Nice dual sport semi-collectible red Honda, always gets compliments from other riders. Four valves, two carburetors, one 350cc cylinder, “bullet proof “engine. Trail to highway 6 speed gearing. Pro Link rear suspension. Lightweight, easy to handle, runs very well. Excellent 70 mpg+ gas mileage...

Sun.,Nov.22 mellow Woodside>Moto Show ksu 9:30am Sport Touring ride over to coast, thru Pescadero to San Mateo for the last day of the International Motorcycle Show. :cool Meet at Woodside Bakery and Café 3052 Woodside Rd, near the corner of Cañada Rd @ 9:15 am, gassed and caffeined up...

Anyone up for once-in-a-while Monday riding at Carnegie? :ride Easy to moderate speeds and trail choices. Two or three hours. Early if hot, midday if cold. No mud rides, please. Here's a link to park info: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1172

http://www.bikesonthebay.com Sport Touring Ride from Saratoga to Capitola via Hwy 9, Jamison Crk Rd and Empire Grade Rd to 3rd Annual Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motorcycle Show. Then looping back via Hazel Dell Rd, Brown's Vly Rd, Eureka Cyn Rd, Highland Way, Old Santa Cruz Hwy, Black Rd...