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by dablade
Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: it put a smile on my face
Replies: 2
Views: 1987

Re: it put a smile on my face

Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
by dablade
Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Transmission and Rear Axle Oil for Oilheads
Replies: 8
Views: 10398

Re: Transmission and Rear Axle Oil for Oilheads

I just bought a 2000 K1200LT, my 1st BMW. After some research, I changed the tranny and final drive oil to Royal Purple. Also at the recommendation of another forum, have removed and lubricated the shift linkages. (I have since purchased aftermarket linkages on EBay, but have yet to install them). I...
by dablade
Fri Aug 24, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Looking for another bike. BMW?
Replies: 8
Views: 4931

Looking for another bike. BMW?

12 hours without a motorcycle, and already having withdrawals. Thinking of buying a used BMW K1200 LT. Can any of you offer advice or commentary on these?
Regards, Perry
by dablade
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: So, I have to re-take my road test for a car and bike!
Replies: 34
Views: 11497

Re: So, I have to re-take my road test for a car and bike!

The front brake only supplies braking power if you use it, lol. So, in Texas, if you use the rear brake only, you only think you stop?
by dablade
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Are we experiencing a "practical bike" renaissance?
Replies: 38
Views: 19895

Re: Are we experiencing a "practical bike" renaissance?

After owning a Honda VTX 1300, I fail to understand the whole large displacement cruiser thing. It was pretty, but it didn't do anything particularly well. I had much more fun on my Kawasaki 550 LTD. I still like big displacement bikes, but I expect them to be rideable. Love the Yamaha FJR 1300 and ...
by dablade
Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Idle proplems
Replies: 2
Views: 2178

Re: Idle proplems

Did you check the oil? Just wondering because of the noise.
by dablade
Sat Aug 18, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Cool Wall
Topic: 2012 Yamaha FZ6R: Voted: Awesome
Replies: 10
Views: 10136

Re: This Week - 2012 Yamaha FZ6R: Vote & Discuss

I voted cool.

I like the riding position, as it would seem more comfortable to ride many miles than a full race bike.
by dablade
Thu Jun 14, 2012 3:46 pm
Forum: Daily Motorcycle News
Topic: Honda Celebrate Success at 2012 Isle of Man TT
Replies: 2
Views: 1590

Re: Honda Celebrate Success at 2012 Isle of Man TT

I and my riding buddies love the Isle of Man TT races! Too bad we could not find them televised this year. Used to get it on one of the Discovery channels.
by dablade
Sat May 26, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Cool Wall
Topic: 2012 Honda Gold Wing GL1800: Voted Uncool
Replies: 30
Views: 22663

Re: 2012 Honda Gold Wing GL1800: Voted Uncool

If you think the Goldwing is no fun to ride, either you haven't ridden one, or didn't twist the throttle hard enough. In spite of their size, they handle the twisties well. :goldwing: It is also real fun to meet Harley riders, then take them out for a ride. They are always blown away by the smooth r...