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  1. FoolishMortal

    Central California: good roads vs. crappy pavement, dirt, or both?

    I'm setting up a Central California ride with a buddy of mine. He doesn't ride much, so I try to drag him out for a multi-day ride every couple of years. He's okay with stretches of so-so pavement, but not (at all) down with riding dirt on his VFR. :rofl Here are the routes I've set up (so...
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    Alpinestars SuperTech Boots, Black, 42

    SOLD: Alpinestars SuperTech Boots, Black, 42 SOLD TL;DR - A* SuperTech Boots, Euro 42/American 9.5, really good shape (despite mild fading on white bits), perforated, never crashed. I think my track days are done, at least for the moment, but these boots will be great for you, whether you...
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    Scooter Mechanic in Santa Cruz?

    Please recommend a shop (or independent) that will work on a modern four-stroke scooter in Santa Cruz. Asking for a friend* who is considering taking it to SF for service. *seriously
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    Got a GoPro 5 - now what?

    I was the happy recipient of a GoPro 5 for Christmas. I plan to mount it on my moto as well as using it to do video interviews of my 75-year-old mother so that family history can be preserved and so my son can have a way to remember her. Along with the camera, I got a triple-suction-cup mount...
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    When do the 2018 schedules come out?

    I'm planning to do (at least) two track weekends this upcoming. The wife and I are setting our schedules for time off and want to get the time blocked out so I don't get pre-empted by in-laws. :laughing
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    Ducati ST3 - track worthy?

    I'm strongly considering going back to the SV1000s, which I had from new for 35k miles. It was a wonderful combination of reasonable weight, solid power and comfortable ergos. I rode it to the track on a Saturday, took off the luggage and mirrors, did a track day and rode it home again...
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    What's my next bike?

    Okay, BARF gurus, I need well informed (and well formed) opinions. Here's a select, relevant list of what I've owned in the recent past: SV1000s - Loved the torque and the decent power-to-weight. The seat was reasonably comfortable, and soft luggage worked fine, including a magnetic tank bag...
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    How do you even practice this?

    http://www.flixxy.com/the-epic-backyard-of-freestyle-motorcyclist-tom-pages.htm Tom Pages...never heard of him, but the tricks are impressive!
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    WTG - the pay it forward thread.

    Three pairs of gloves I have three pairs of gloves that I just don't wear anymore. Take one set or all three - I don't care, so long as they go to good use. :) They are: Street & Steel leather shorty Firstgear mesh textile gauntlet AGV Sport leather/kevlar gauntlet The first two were...
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    Roll Call: T-Hill, PTT, 10/21

    My lovely (new) wife is buying me a track day with PTT for my birthday. :teeth It's been a number of years since I've been on a track and I wouldn't mind seeing some familiar/friendly faces. Who's going? I'm waffling about C-group (it's been a while and I'm on a BMW 800 - not the quickest...
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    XR600r Guru in the house?

    Hey all, Some will recognize me, most won't - I've been off BARF for the most part since I stopped coaching MSF (which isn't even MSF anymore). Anyhoo... I have a plated '94 XR600r in supermoto trim. It was a bit on the rough side when I got it, so several years ago I enlisted a bunch of...
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    Napa HundredMileRide, Saturday 5/23

    This ride is organized on behalf of Group Rides Forum. I'm trying to keep the group to eight riders (including me) or less. You can check out the route and sign up here: http://www.meetup.com/GroupRides/events/222180940/ Details: KSU: 9am at Cordelia Starbucks Pace: Spirited (B-ish) with No...
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    The Wet-Shaving Thread

    I didn't see any, but thanks for the tip! Here they are. Both are silver, but the lighting made them look gold:
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    The Wet-Shaving Thread

    I'm about to dive into this world and figured that some of my motorized brothers (and sisters) were already there. I'm spending (far too much) time on Badger and Blade, Shaving 101 and Amazon. This rabbit hole is deep, just like motorcycling...so why not enjoy them both? I know that I'm...
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    *SOLD* 2001 SV650s - well sorted, great shape..

    *** It's all like, totally SOLD...and stuff. *** It's time to sell my 2001 SV650s, as it's been replaced with something a bit more worthy of touring. That doesn't mean you can't go distance on this bike - I did 550 miles of twisties in 14 hours of riding over Labor Day weekend, and it was...
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    Trade: Wii U (NIB) for iPad or iPod Touch

    My 9-year-old son received a Wii U as a present, but would prefer an iPad (Mini or not) or iPod Touch with wifi. The Wii U hasn't been opened - the plastic on the box is intact. He can put some cash on top (from his meager allowance) depending on the condition and configuration of your iPad or...
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    Wanna be an MSF RiderCoach in Benicia?

    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 discounts on your moto gear and make some cash along the way. In...
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    1997 F150 - Supercab Longbed, Low Miles

    >> SOLD << This has been a great truck for the 18k miles that I've owned it. Hop in, turn the key, drive off. It isn't a show truck, it's a work truck, so the body is scratched, scraped and bumped, in case you care about that sort of thing. What you should care about, though, is that this...
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    Best route from Bend to Portland?

    Just like the title says... I have less than 8 hours to get from Bend to Portland next Sunday and I want to hit the best roads possible. What have you got for me, O BARF Elders? :teeth
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    4 Days for the 4th

    Oddly enough, I was riding. :p Here you go - the one I took:
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