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  1. norcalkid

    Alaska Highway?

    How long do you guys recommend to ride the Alaska highway from Central California? Would like to go up the Western route and down the Cassier route. How many days do you think I should plan for. Would like a non rushed trip doing V-Strom not Goldwing comfortable days with rest/exploring days...
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    Moto GP Thailand??

    Anybody been to the Moto GP in Thailand? Kinda wondering about seating, main grandstand is almost 400 bucks. Side grandstands like $80. (3 day passes) Just wondering if someone has been and can provide info on which side grandstands have the best view. Do I actually pick a seat in one or is...
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    Klim in the Bay or Sac?

    Anybody know anywhere that carries Klim? Having trouble finding jacket I want online. 2017 discontinued high vis induction. Thought maybe I'd call around if anywhere carries it local? 2018 model is way less high vis.
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    When to buy a sportbike,4cyl??

    Just wondering what your thoughts are to skill level needed to buy a sportbike. I have been toying with the idea of a second bike. Originally was thinking of a SV650 but there really aren't a lot of used late models available (weren't made for a while). There are a crap load of cbr,R6,GSXR...
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    What repair stuff do you carry???

    Just curious what you guys/gals cram under your seat. Do you even carry repair stuff? Can you fix a flat, etc? Crammed under my seat, tool kit(specific to bike, stuff that doesn't fit bike left out), zip ties, electrical tape, hose clamps, mini jumper cables, tire plug kit, slime mini...
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    How do you carry your gun? (CCW while riding)

    Just wondering what works for you off duty when riding? I can't do ankle due to high boots, don't really want hip due to shattering hip in the event of a wreck(and my crossbread IWB doesn't fit in my pants). Was thinking of getting something like a little sig 380 for pocket carry in jacket...
  7. norcalkid

    Got hit by a bird!!

    Was riding down 162 yesterday from Elk Creek and a bird flew right into me. Exploded into a puff of feathers off my boot. Just curious if this has happened to anybody else????? Been heading into the foothills here a lot. Too cold if I head up the other way toward Tahoe/Almanor. Seen deer...
  8. norcalkid

    Just got a new bike!!!

    Haven't had a bike of my own in 4-5 years (rented a bunch of scooters in Thailand). Pulled the trigger yesterday. Picked up a 2012 VStrom 650 adv. I'm super excited, been looking for one of these for a while. Guna head to Cycle Gear this week and pick up a new pair of boots and I'm good to...
  9. norcalkid

    SFPD and CCW

    Hey all, Just wondering if any of you have had and experience with SFPD and carrying a gun? I have heard terrible stories about the experience, so much so that in classes they are now telling students not to tell sfpd your carrying a weapon if pulled over. My thought is you should always tell...
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