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06-07-2013, 11:41 AM | |
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The Motorcycle Discussion Thread
I figure there are some motorcycle guys/gals on CP, so I thought we could have a place to talk all things Motorcycles.
Tire Mount and Balance Prices (as of 10/29/16) Prices based on if you remove the wheels yourself and bring the wheels and new tires with you: Cycle Gear - $35 per wheel if you buy tires from them. $58 per wheel if you buy tires elsewhere Rawhide - $65 per wheel (assuming it would be the same at other HD dealers. they book it at 1/2 hr per wheel) C R Cycle Tires (DeSoto) - $30 per wheel Cheapest I've found my Michelin Commander II's. Seem like they have good prices on other brands too. http://www.jakewilson.com - Free 3 day shipping on orders over $75 Last edited by Dayze; 10-29-2016 at 09:02 PM.. |
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01-05-2015, 11:01 PM | #1501 | |
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Circa 2003 at Shawnee cycle plaza. Waiting to pick up a a new visor I ordered. Then I hear it. A Duct 748 (yellow) rolling up, eating through the gears during engine breaking coming off of 63/ Shawnee mission parkway. I literally went outside to see what kind of hot rod had pulled up. I managed to catch about the last two gears of a rider engine breaking. I was awestruck. I had. NEVER heard anything like it. I would imagine it would be like being a kid in the early 70s hearing a Chevy big block, or other healthy motor of your choice, rolling up next to you and your family in the family truckster. Truly ****ing amazing and had a huge impact on my memory I'll never forget. |
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01-05-2015, 11:04 PM | #1502 |
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Dude, to this day, when I see a Kerker logo,I think of that bike. Same with the VH KAwi (which they started to produce again. Not sure if they still are, but when they did....I had nothing but awesome memories of the crazy guy in his 20s who had one and lived on my street with I was 8-10yrs old.
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01-06-2015, 09:27 AM | #1503 | |
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I been talking so much about the Ducati, the wife said get one. Just doesn't make sense since I already have an adventure Tiger 800XC. My plan is to find an old Honda Scrambler. |
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01-06-2015, 11:41 AM | #1504 | |
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01-06-2015, 11:47 AM | #1505 | |
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01-06-2015, 11:48 AM | #1506 | |
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01-06-2015, 12:07 PM | #1507 |
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yeah. a little of a rally goes a long way with me. and I'm sure Sturgis even more so. it'll be cool to have a few beers, people watch, get some souvenirs etc....but we plan on being back in Wall by probably 6pm each night. i've read that Deer/Buffalo/other shit come out near dusk. Plus, if everything goes right, we'll be tired from riding all day anyway.
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01-06-2015, 12:42 PM | #1508 | |
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Last year we stayed in Deadwood. It was great, park the bikes and hang out drink do what ever just be off the road. |
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01-06-2015, 01:23 PM | #1509 | |
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Yeah, I've never been much into the biker party thing. Hell, in the several years that I've been riding I have been to a biker bar in Topeka once. I'll go to Sturgis (and BBB) to experience a bit of the atmosphere. Maybe get a tshirt or other souvenir but I'm sure I won't want to be there more than a day or so. Besides, the scenery up there is beautiful. Why would you want to waste much of your time not on your bike? |
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01-06-2015, 01:31 PM | #1510 | |
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which model are you looking at? seems there are several release pics and perhaps a few different models of scrambler from DUC -- I found this pic, is that it? |
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01-06-2015, 01:46 PM | #1511 |
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01-06-2015, 03:25 PM | #1512 | |
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hell, I don't know when, if ever, I'll get back up into that area; let alone while riding a motorcycle. Life happens way too fast and you never know if it might only be your one-time shot at getting up there. sure as hell don't want to spend it drinking $7 beers (or whatever they probably cost) at Full Throttle Saloon, and basically idling/walking my bike down main street for hours on end. We'll go; grab some shirts, souviners, have a few cold ones over the course of a few hours, people watch......then back on the road. |
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01-15-2015, 07:19 AM | #1513 |
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Ahh, that is neat. I like the old school look of it. One thing I notice about the DUC's is the lacking skid plate and no down tubes to attach one.
I know that Triump Scrambler is expensive as hell, but I really like the preserved old school look of it.... I'll probably wait a few years and buy one used from ebay. Or, if some extra cash shakes loose this spring...... vrrrrroooom - Triump style !!! |
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01-15-2015, 08:39 AM | #1514 |
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Last evening I got my first ride in since Christmas day. It was just a trip over to the bank but it was nice. Wanted to ride into work this morning but it was only 19 degrees. I hate winter.
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01-15-2015, 09:07 AM | #1515 |
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anyone going to the bike show up in North KC this weekend?
Supposed to be 50+ degrees out, so my brother and I will probably ride up (last year it was 47 when we left, but the temp dropped to like 35 while we were there; cold MF ride home lol). if anyone is interested going and wants to ride out, hit me up. I'm in Lenexa (95th and Marshall Dr). Probably leave around 1000-1030. |
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