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  1. J

    what's your cutoff point temp wise ?

    I rode 52 miles at 23 degrees yesterday, but I was on the Vstar :D No heated gear. Just bundled up.
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    Modifying the Yamaha Double Bubble Windscreen

    Looking forward to hearing the results of your testing!
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    list all the bikes you owned

    In order of ownership: 1977 (or '78?) Yamaha DT100 1986 Yamaha TT600 1989 Honda CR250R 2001 Yamaha YZ250 2002 Yamaha YZ426F 2005 Yamaha Vstar 1100 Classic (Still own) 2006 Suzuki RM250 Carmichael Edition 2002 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 2009 Yamaha FZ6R (Still own) Wife's...
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    Adjusting handlebar position

    I appreciate your educated opinion, and while that may be true for most types of clamps, the difference here is the gap. With the gap in the front, your bars may rotate if you have to hit the brakes hard and all your weight is pushing on the bars. The bars are less likely to rotate towards the...
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    Girl vs Girl Rant

    To her funeral
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    Girl vs Girl Rant

    I agree. This girl bought garage candy that she can't even ride. I would have commented "Oh a liter bike as your first ride? I will be sure to send flowers. That is if you ever get it out of the garage."
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    Adjusting handlebar position

    Actually they are right. The arrows should always be facing forward so the gap is at the rear. But the bottom part of the clamps can be rotated, pushing the bars more forward.
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    cold weather riders..??

    I also got these to do the polar bear challenge videos. They are huge and look rediculous, but when its in the 20's, I doubt I care how they look! Ducks Unlimited Hand Warmers - ATV - Motorcycle Superstore
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    Good or Bad idea?

    Yes but its 10% off against you = more miles showing than it actually has.
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    cold weather riders..??

    I just got this one: Zan Headgear Fleece Balaclava With Spandex Crown - ATV - Motorcycle Superstore Fleece works great!
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    20W-50 Motor Oil

    I've been running Mobil 1 20/50 for Vtwins(already had it) in mine all summer and its been great. I may change to something a little thinner for winter tho.
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    2011 Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 Revealed

    I'm liking the GSX1250FA myself. :D
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    when will you put the bike up in the northeast ?

    I usually try to ride some during the winter and I park in a heated garage so I don't do anything out of the ordinary except add some sea foam to the fuel. Here is a good article on winterizing your bike for storage: How to winterize your motorcycle
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    What video editing program?

    Google and download the K-Lite Codec pack. I use WMM and it works fine for my Vado HD.
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    contemplating

    Here is a good comparison of the Yamaha vs Kawi vs Suzuki 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs. 2009 Suzuki GSX650F vs. 2010 Yamaha FZ6R - Motorcycle.com

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