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  1. FoolishMortal

    Critique my route: 300 miles, 8 hours

    https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Vallejo,+CA&daddr=38.3209538,-122.1359465+to:38.4453959,-122.197607+to:38.556111,-122.3671012+to:Middletown,+CA+to:38.845867,-122.75259+to:CA-175+W%2FCA-29+N+to:Dutcher+Creek+Rd+to:38.6970459,-123.3242351+to:CA-1+N%2FCoast+Hwy+to:CA-1+S+to:Vallejo,+CA&hl=en&ll=3...
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    Marin HundredMileRide, 5/19

    Unfortunately, I can't make the Gary J memorial tomorrow, but I'm riding in the afternoon. If you want to join me, meet at Big Rock Deli on LVR at 12:30pm, KSU at 12:45pm. There is NO gas at BRD, so be prepared with your tank full before you get there. It's your skin, but full gear is...
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    Killed the speedo on first-gen SV650s

    Hey All, Pulled the wheels, went to Hare (nice guy) for new tires, put the front wheel back on, trying to be careful with the speedo assembly. Went for a ride and speed was showing appropriately for about five miles and then it dropped to half, started bouncing for a bit and then stopped...
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    2001 SV650s in great shape

    I've been toying with the idea of selling my 2001 SV650s. It's got about 22k on the clock and is well-sorted: - Adjustable aftermarket levers - Steel-braided brake lines (front) - Fox Twin-Clicker rear shock - Adjustable rear-set adapter plates - Tech-spec tank-grip pads and tank pad - Smoked...
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    Marin, Sunday, 9/30

    I'm riding on Sunday morning/afternoon. Yeah, yeah, short notice...whatever. :rolleyes And yes, I (now) realize that Sunday is 9/30, not 10/1. :facepalm Meet at Big Rock Deli on LVR at 11:45am, KSU at noon (12pm). There is NO gas at BRD, so be prepared with your tank full before you get...
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    Massive Garage Sale in SJ, 9/28 and 9/29

    All, My aunt is hosting a two-day garage sale - today and tomorrow - with tons of stuff available. Part of the proceeds benefits the local Soroptimist (professional women's) organization to raise funds for scholarships for local girls. Here is the ad: +++++ Large multi-family garage sale...
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    Wanna be an MSF RiderCoach?

    *** I'm full up on candidates. Thanks to all who replied! *** Bay Area Motorcycle Training in Benicia is looking for one or two dedicated individuals who want to help new riders and returning riders become safe(r) riders. As a RiderCoach, you get to help others, sharpen your own skills, get...
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    Road Condition PSA: Grizzly Peak, 9/2/12

    There is reddish sand in both lanes here - more on the inside. I had a nice little two-wheeled slide in the outside lane this evening. :rolleyes YMMV
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    EBR Superduke?

    I took the day off today so I could make my way down south for my cousin's wedding, and as I was approaching the San Mateo Bridge, I fell in behind a Superduke that was moving...rapidly. The rider had a black helmet with an EBR logo on the back and another on the side of the SD. Who's that? :teeth
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    Vallejo 24Hour Fitness

    On my bucket list is "race". To do that, I have to be in (better) shape. Since my wife has a membership at the local 24HF, I joined for two months to see if I can deal with going to the gym. My "workouts" used to be indoor/outdoor rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding and hiking - you...
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    What's the signal?

    On my (really nice) ride today, I came around a right-hander at about 50mph and saw a deer on the left side of the short straight, probably 50 yards away. Honking repeatedly got the deer to turn tail and bound out of sight, so that's cool. But then another rider on a Street/Speed Triple came...
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    Alpinestars Women's Stella Cat Leather Pants, Size 8 US (44 Euro)

    Alpinestars Women's Stella Cat Leather Pants - Made with 1.1mm full-grain garment leather - Women’s design offers protection and a flattering fit - Rear stretch panel for increased riding comfort - CE-certified Smart protectors - Taffeta lining Excellent, as-new condition, used just a few...
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    HundredMileRide, 7/1

    Not sure if I'll be doing my ride in Marin, Napa or somewhere else on Sunday, but I'll be riding. The concept of the HundredMileRide™ is that the loop is roughly 100 miles of twisties, which typically takes just under three hours to ride - search for "hundredmileride" to read about previous...
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    Paint my fence

    Need some extra cash quick? I need one or two happy people to come out and paint my fence (front/back/top) with stain. It's about 300 linear feet of standard 6' redwood fence and I have everything you need to do the job. Just come over on Thursday morning at 7:30am. I'm looking for decent...
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    Torque Wrench recalibration?

    With that monster thread about whether to TW or not, I thought I would ask. Using a TW that's out of spec could be worse than not using one at all (on those "crucial" bolts :)), so I would like to get mine calibrated. Anybody know of a shop that can/will do that? Where do the pros get theirs...
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    I need a Tuono expert

    I'm considering buying a 2007 Tuono R that is in the Fremont area. I've ridden a Tuono, so I know what I'm getting, and I know what to look for when shopping Japanese, but I don't know enough about the Apes to feel comfortable dropping the coin without a discerning eye to give it a once-over...
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    Ride/Eat/Tour: Jelly Belly, Saturday, 6/23

    Almost 40 people said they would make this ride if I set it up, so here we go! This ride is NOT an official anything from Jelly Belly, but my new employer is being kind enough to accommodate the fine people of BARF. We get: • Discounted lunch – burger, fries and drink for $6 (with tons of...
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    The same car

    This morning, as I was pulling out of *$ after my brief patronage, a woman driving exactly the same car (though a different color) was pulling in. I smiled and gave a little wave, but she wouldn't even look at me. I found that to be odd. I know she saw me, because she didn't plow into me as I...
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    Climbing and Hiking gear

    Clearing out the garage and offering first dibs to BARFers. Two pairs of 5.10 Anasazi Velcro climbing shoes: US 9 / Euro 42: Brand new, never worn, still with sizing sticker on the sole US 9.5 / Euro 42.5: Used three times, obviously in great shape and ready to conform to your feet. Retail is...
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    EX250 Ricor Intiminators

    New in box, with fork oil. The package has never even been opened. If you want to improve that wet-noodle front suspension, these will make a world of difference. Retail is $300. Read about them here. Your price, because I <3 U, is $200.
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