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  1. DefyInertia

    520 vs. 530: Prove/Quantify/Explain Impact

    I've always been told that the couple pounds lost when using a 520 chain vs. a 530 translates into real world gains (in terms of power). The argument, as I understand it, centers around the idea that a couple pounds is magnified when wipping around and that power is lost by having to move the...
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    How much would you pay for this DR650?

    It's a yellow 2002 w/ 1,500 miles on it (yup, 1,500). Everything looks stock, including the original tires (so they would probably need to be replaced). The chain is rusty from sitting outside in SF. I felt all the controls and everything seems to work just fine but I've never ridden the...
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    4 Days of MotoCamping Bliss in NorCal

    Left Friday morning, returned Monday night....a little over 1,200 miles...all good roads. Mile Zero The roads up North are amazing... That's me in the middle Here is the full slide show Updated SLIDESHOW Here is the MAP of approximately where we went No negative incidents of any...
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    FS: Bar-End Weights (Manic Salamander 16oz!!!)

    SOLD SOLD
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    Securing a Mortgage w/out a Broker?

    Mortgage brokers generally charge a % of the loan principal plus a flat fee. The alternative is to shop around and try to secure a loan yourself, and then handle everything that goes with that. Is paying the mortgage broker a substantial amount of money worth it? Are there other alternatives...
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    Info on HWYs 299, 96, 3, etc. requested

    MAP OF AREA How are these roads? They look good from 50,000 feet. I'm doing a four day riding/camping trip (starting and ending in SF) and am trying to roughly plan my route. I want to stick to twisty pavement at all costs. Any/all comments suggestions about any part of the trip are welcome...
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    CarPool/RideShare--Streets of Willow--8/8/09

    Anyone going? I sold my truck and I'm not too excited about renting one. What I can offer: - I have a friend with a huge house 30 miles from the track and we can stay there the night before. Another friend of mine is driving up from LA and staying there as well. - Gas money - Help loading...
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    FS: V-Rod Headlight for Naked Bikes

    SOLD sold
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    FS: 2001 Toyota Tacoma

    FS: 2001 Toyota Tacoma [MUST SELL - price negotiable] ****SOLD******
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    Help - Federal VIN Sticker - How to Obtain?

    The CA DMV is saying one VIN is not enough and that even though they sent me to the police to have the bike verified (which I did), I absolutely cannot register the bike in CA w/out 2 VINS appearing on the bike. I've been to the DMV, the police, and back to the DMV...still not registered in CA...
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    Why is there so much %$@#ING THEFT in SF?

    I'm from NY and lived in Chicago for the last 8 years before coming here....everyone tells me and I've experienced a lot of petty theft. I've had the mirrors stolen off of my motorcycle and just found my wife's car window smashed in (both in an underground gated parking garage). We have a...
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    WTB: Front Wheel - R6/R6S/FZ6

    mods, delete this thread EDIT - got what I need Thanks BARF :thumbup
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    Lil' 1,400 mile tour: Up and Down Cali, Jan. '09 (PICS!)

    First of all, thanks for Sidewalk and everyone else that helped me plan my route in this other thread...very helpful. :thumbup I got back from a little road trip this past Saturday. All in I did about 1,400 miles during 4 days of actual riding. The first two were on the way down to visit...
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    Read My Spark Plugs

    ~13,000 miles / 600cc I4 / street & track / all stock in the power dept. And what's with this one?????
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    NonResident Violator Compact - WY Ticket

    I just moved to California from Illinois. On the way here I got a ticket in WY. I'm going to switch both my car (registration/insurance) and license over to CA (took a job here) in the next couple days (can't believe no DMVs around here on open on Saturdays). I was just about to write a check...
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    Just Moved to SF!!!

    I joined the forum a couple weeks ago in anticipation but now I'm here :thumbup I moved into my apartment in SF this afternoon and now I'm getting ready to go celebrate with some friends. It took just under 30 hours to get here from Chicago but the miles flew by. I grew up in the Adirondacks...
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