Speaking of bikes, I'm looking at upgrading from up to a Street Glide in the next couple of days. If I do I'll post some pics. I've been wanting one for a while.

Larger bikes definitely handle the wind better. That being said, it's a matter of getting comfortable. I've been riding when it's so windy I've felt like I was riding at a 45 degree angle while going straight (from leaning into the wind).
I had that happen riding with my wife on the back heading to Boulder from Estes Park, it was accelerating off the fact of the flatirons and made for a pretty tense ride. We stopped and ate in Boulder and let the wind die down some. It was a much nicer ride home after that.

Is wind scary on all bikes, or is it just because mine's small that I feel I'm being thrown around?

High winds are definitely better handled on a heavier bike. Your 250 weighs in probably around 280-300lbs, while a typical Road Glide tips the scales at around 780-800lbs. My VTX1800 weighs in at around 760lbs .... Big difference in the wind over a small bike.

You will also really notice the weight difference when you're on a two lane highway and a semi truck passes you from the opposite direction.

Speaking of bikes, I'm looking at upgrading from up to a Street Glide in the next couple of days. If I do I'll post some pics. I've been wanting one for a while.Good choice. I hope you do it. This also reminds me that I need to take some new pics of my Heritage. The old ones are before the chrome fork lowers, trunk bag and without the windshield which never comes off anymore.

Looks like I'm going to need a bigger bike if I want to commute on gusty days. Too bad bikes cost money.

If I don't post anymore its because my wife kicked me out and I have no internet. Just bought an ultra.

Looks like I'm going to need a bigger bike if I want to commute on gusty days. Too bad bikes cost money.
Living there you get used to it, I was away long enough in Austin and now Denver that when we get an Oklahoma like wind I notice it. When we get the winds accelerating off the Foothills it can get like a gust front in Oklahoma. I had a ton of wind to deal with in Kansas and Oklahoma driving to/from OKC weekend before last but I was in my car and it still blew it around.

One thing you have to learn is to not ride "tight", you have to allow the wind to push you around some and have your arms loose enough to adjust to gusts and guide the bike more with your legs.

If I don't post anymore its because my wife kicked me out and I have no internet. Just bought an ultra.

Good choice, I have an Ultra :)

If I don't post anymore its because my wife kicked me out and I have no internet. Just bought an ultra.I've seen posts in other discussions so I guess you're OK with the wife.

Yeah, she's let me live so far. She's not as much of a fan of the new bike as I am due to her height and how it fits her, but she's warming...

Yeah, she's let me live so far. She's not as much of a fan of the new bike as I am due to her height and how it fits her, but she's warming...

Good looking scooter ... and family.

Looks like I'm going to need a bigger bike if I want to commute on gusty days. Too bad bikes cost money.

W P, I've been thinking about rolling out of mine for something else. My wife gives me a hard time and tells me that I change vehicles more than I change underwear.

PM me if you may be interested.

Nice looking bike and Fam.

W P, I've been thinking about rolling out of mine for something else. My wife gives me a hard time and tells me that I change vehicles more than I change underwear.

PM me if you may be interested.

I would if it wasn't a pipe dream; until my wife finishes nursing school and lands a job, no new wheels will be purchased. I'm lucky to have the one I have now.

I would if it wasn't a pipe dream; until my wife finishes nursing school and lands a job, no new wheels will be purchased. I'm lucky to have the one I have now.

Kids are grown and divorced so I'm keeping my toys :cool:

So on the subject of motorcycles... Bricktown Parking. I've noticed that bikes are parking in Front of Harkins in the loop... is this legit MC parking or is it a "park and hope you don't get ticketed" scenario?

Besides this, the only official motorcycle parking I've seen in Bricktown is in front of Hudsons. Any others?

The parking in front of the United Way fountain is sporadically enforced. It's technically not parking of any kind other than for attended vehicles. Sometimes you'll find a cop who takes it serious. Most of the time it's left alone. If there are other bikes there at the time you roll up, I'd say it's probably OK. Other than the spaces that you mention in front of Hudson's there are some two blocks east, same side of Sheridan in front of ACM@UCO Performance Lab/Circus/Purple Martini/Wormy Dog Saloon.

Beautiful day to be out scootin' yesterday. Spent a couple hours just putting around town.
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It was a bit/a lot windy this weekend, but I still had a blast riding around Overholser and up 66 to El Reno on my new-to-me FZ6.

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I got mine out and realized my rear brake wasn't working. I have fluid in the MC so this weekend I'm going to bleed the rear brakes and inspect my lines to see if that's the problem.

I got mine out and realized my rear brake wasn't working. I have fluid in the MC so this weekend I'm going to bleed the rear brakes and inspect my lines to see if that's the problem.

Could be a sticking caliper, or stuck/ leaking piston in MC. The bleed should tell you right away. You can pop your caliper off and make sure it's activating as it should. Always a good idea to remove calipers periodically anyway and clean and check the pins and bushings. Make sure they slide as they should. Lot of crud can build up in there causing calipers to hang up. ... Are pads good?

Could be a sticking caliper, or stuck/ leaking piston in MC. The bleed should tell you right away. You can pop your caliper off and make sure it's activating as it should. Always a good idea to remove calipers periodically anyway and clean and check the pins and bushings. Make sure they slide as they should. Lot of crud can build up in there causing calipers to hang up. ... Are pads good?

Pad are good so I'm starting with the cheapest check first before I start replacing stuff.

I got mine out and realized my rear brake wasn't working. I have fluid in the MC so this weekend I'm going to bleed the rear brakes and inspect my lines to see if that's the problem.

I know what it's like having to miss a ride because of tech issues; my GN has creative ways of making me push her home. So far so good with the FZ, though. *knock on wood*

I know what it's like having to miss a ride because of tech issuesMe too. Mine's down right now with some issue in the fuel system. Instead of trying trial and error I just sent the injectors off for a real cleaning and testing and ordered pretty much everything else from the fuel pick-up to the fuel block. It's 11 years old and I know the previous owner let it sit for a while. I figure it's due.

Me too. Mine's down right now with some issue in the fuel system. Instead of trying trial and error I just sent the injectors off for a real cleaning and testing and ordered pretty much everything else from the fuel pick-up to the fuel block. It's 11 years old and I know the previous owner let it sit for a while. I figure it's due.

I've only been riding about a year, but I've found that having a classic bike for a year has driven me to nearly as many headaches as did my '74 Super Beetle, which I owned for 13 years. Right now I'm waiting on my newly-ordered multimeter to come in so I can diagnose a starting failure and determine if I need a new relay or a new starter motor. Fun stuff.

Had a great ride in to work this morning; the air was perfectly crisp.

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Me too. Mine's down right now with some issue in the fuel system. Instead of trying trial and error I just sent the injectors off for a real cleaning and testing and ordered pretty much everything else from the fuel pick-up to the fuel block. It's 11 years old and I know the previous owner let it sit for a while. I figure it's due.

I probably need to do that to mine too. It needs a good going over but don't want to take it to the dealer.

I probably need to do that to mine too. It needs a good going over but don't want to take it to the dealer.The biggest blessing in my life is the ability to work on just about anything. It might kill me to take anything to a shop.

The biggest blessing in my life is the ability to work on just about anything. It might kill me to take anything to a shop.

If it's something major I take it in, other wise I work on it and YouTube is a blessing for how to videos.

Same here. I used to do just about everything on my street bikes except for tires and major engine work like splitting cases and top end work. On the dirt bikes I did tires and top end work as well. Back in the day, pulling, cleaning and syncing banks of multiple carbs, pulling fork tubes and clutches was normal behavior. ....

Times change.... I kind of miss it.

Same here. I used to do just about everything on my street bikes except for tires and major engine work like splitting cases and top end work. On the dirt bikes I did tires and top end work as well. Back in the day, pulling, cleaning and syncing banks of multiple carbs, pulling fork tubes and clutches was normal behavior. ....

Times change.... I kind of miss it.

I used to be able to work on my car but not anymore :(

I can't work on sh*t. I'm at the forefront of that doomed generation that was never taught to do anything manly and didn't really realize it until I was in my 30s.

Man, you are SCREWED when the zombie apocalypse comes...

Man, you are SCREWED when the zombie apocalypse comes...

Nah, I'll just YouTube it. Plus, I don't need to know how to do things, I just need to shoot the guy that does know how to do things (after he's done them). Zombie apocalypse survival isn't about being the most resourceful; it's about killing the most resourceful and taking their resources.

Nah, I'll just YouTube it. Plus, I don't need to know how to do things, I just need to shoot the guy that does know how to do things (after he's done them). Zombie apocalypse survival isn't about being the most resourceful; it's about killing the most resourceful and taking their resources.

Haha you think YouTube will be around and Internet will be available after the zombie apocalypse...you are so, SO screwed...LOL

Good point about shooting people though. You've gotta do what you've gotta do.

Haha you think YouTube will be around and Internet will be available after the zombie apocalypse...you are so, SO screwed...LOL

Good point about shooting people though. You've gotta do what you've gotta do.

The YouTube quip was a joke, of course. I've seen enough Doomsday Preppers and The Walking Dead to know that telecom is the first thing to go.

I really want to get an old kickstart bike that can run without a battery; in the event that our apocalypse is caused by an EMP, the man on the kickstart thumper is king. Though the same effect can be had by building a faraday cage and keeping your bike in it.

I used to be able to work on my car but not anymore :(

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After replacing the water pump, thermostat, and hoses on my 1967 Pontiac Catalina, the overheat light continued to come on. I took it to a mechanic and he replaced the sending unit for about $10. I had spent $70 and a lot of time. I decided at that time, leave it to the experts. I was a decent computer guy, not a mechanic.
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But C. T., you got under the hood and did it. And that Pontiac had loads of room to move around in. Today's auto techs rely on the computer and analyzer to tell them what to do. In today's world, these guys are great, and much needed. But park that Pontiac with it's Rochester Quadrajet , breaker point ignition and voltage regulator in front of them, and they start looking up the old timers to show them the way around the engine bay.

BUT.... on the flip side. I can handle the minor things and maintenance on my late model pickup, but if the check engine light comes on, and it starts throwing out codes, if it's something more than a loose gas cap, then today's guys are the ones I go to to figure it out.... And they're good at it.

Nah, I'll just YouTube it. Plus, I don't need to know how to do things, I just need to shoot the guy that does know how to do things (after he's done them). Zombie apocalypse survival isn't about being the most resourceful; it's about killing the most resourceful and taking their resources.

That's like surviving a bear attack is to be faster than the guy with you.

That's like surviving a bear attack is to be faster than the guy with you.

Right. You don't have to outrun the bear; just outrun your friend.

Everything's back together but the gas tank. I hope to get it back on this weekend and do the extremely tedious task of changing the fuel pump. Whoever designed the fuel pump system for Harley must have one hell of a sense of humor.

I bled my brakes and the fluid was dirty so it needed changing anyway but that wasn't the problem. I'm going to rebuild the master cylinder next.

I have a cousin that wants to start riding dirtbikes, which I know jack squat about. Do any of you motorcycle guys have any recommendations on the hobby that I can share with him? Any bikes more reliable than others? What size bike is good for starters? Where he could ride? Anything at all? I'd appreciate any input.

I have a cousin that wants to start riding dirtbikes, which I know jack squat about. Do any of you motorcycle guys have any recommendations on the hobby that I can share with him? Any bikes more reliable than others? What size bike is good for starters? Where he could ride? Anything at all? I'd appreciate any input.

Your cousin's age, weight and height, along with and mental and mechanical aptitude are all key factors to start with. Then consider what size and type of bike to shoot for. 125 cc is usually a good starting point for beginners. I've had good luck with Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki dirt bikes and 4 wheelers, but have not any experience with late model dirt bikes ( newer than 2004) since I gave up dirt a long time ago.

Does he want a full out MXer, or does he want more of an enduro , trail/woods style bike?. Some dirt bikes are much taller than others. For beginners, shorter bikes where you can plant both feet firmly on the ground are usually more comfortable, then the rider can go bigger and faster as the skills progress.

Find an older used bike, but one you can still easily find parts for, because beginners are going to crash, ...... multiple times.

Your cousin's age, weight and height, along with and mental and mechanical aptitude are all key factors to start with. Then consider what size and type of bike to shoot for. 125 cc is usually a good starting point for beginners. I've had good luck with Honda, Yamaha and Suzuki dirt bikes and 4 wheelers, but have not any experience with late model dirt bikes ( newer than 2004) since I gave up dirt a long time ago.

Does he want a full out MXer, or does he want more of an enduro , trail/woods style bike?. Some dirt bikes are much taller than others. For beginners, shorter bikes where you can plant both feet firmly on the ground are usually more comfortable, then the rider can go bigger and faster as the skills progress.

Find an older used bike, but one you can still easily find parts for, because beginners are going to crash, ...... multiple times.

Thank you for the insight, rez. He just turned 19, he's 6' 1" and weighs somewhere around 240. His mechanical aptitude is great, but mentally he's still got some maturing to do. He's not interested in a full MXer, but just wants to ride around.

Ordered the part for my master cylinder rebuild and after watching a few video's on how to do it, which doesn't look too hard, I'm still thinking about taking it in to have it done. I can do a lot of things but I stay away from electrical and brakes if I can.

This guy needs his a$$ kicked

Caught on Camera: Car Veers Into Motorcycle Tossing Riders Onto Road - NBC News (http://www.nbcnews.com/video/caught-on-camera-car-veers-into-motorcycle-tossing-riders-onto-road-547049539748)

Regardless of whether they take that type of action, there are many behind the wheel who feel that type of contempt for motorcyclists. Bicyclists too, for that matter.

And yeah, he needs to have his ass kicked. In prison. While serving time for ADW.

Regardless of whether they take that type of action, there are many behind the wheel who feel that type of contempt for motorcyclists. Bicyclists too, for that matter.

And yeah, he needs to have his ass kicked. In prison. While serving time for ADW.

Those folk on the bike will own everything that guy has pretty soon.

I have a cousin that wants to start riding dirtbikes, which I know jack squat about. Do any of you motorcycle guys have any recommendations on the hobby that I can share with him? Any bikes more reliable than others? What size bike is good for starters? Where he could ride? Anything at all? I'd appreciate any input.


I have a cousin that wants to start riding dirtbikes, which I know jack squat about. Do any of you motorcycle guys have any recommendations on the hobby that I can share with him? Any bikes more reliable than others? What size bike is good for starters? Where he could ride? Anything at all? I'd appreciate any input.

125 is pretty small for 6'1" 240lbs. For a teenaged inexperienced rider I highly recommend against motocross/dirt bikes. They are so frickin dangerous it's not even funny. Those shocks get compressed on the wrong jump/bump and you're airborne. I had a hopped up yz80 as a lad and I honestly don't know how I survived some of those crashes. Mom sold it to pay for hospital bills after I came off a jump I built and shattered both my ankles which are now held together with screws and hurt every day. Plus they're not street legal, so have fun hauling them everywhere. I recommend a dual purpose like a Yamaha xt250 it's been made since the early 80s, even Rambo had one. So it's easy to find a used one. It's not stupid horsepower as to get you killed. Great trail bike, great wheelie bike, great daily rider, it's light and springy for doing stupid stuff around the neighborhood. I'm half tempted to go out and buy one again after writing this.

If you decide to get into trail riding: take my advice and PLEASE make a couple circuits in first gear before you rip it and accidentally downshift in a mud hole or "surprise!" into a tree, they might as well be stone walls.

125 is pretty small for 6'1" 240lbs. For a teenaged inexperienced rider I highly recommend against motocross/dirt bikes. They are so frickin dangerous it's not even funny. Those shocks get compressed on the wrong jump/bump and you're airborne. I had a hopped up yz80 as a lad and I honestly don't know how I survived some of those crashes. Mom sold it to pay for hospital bills after I came off a jump I built and shattered both my ankles which are now held together with screws and hurt every day. Plus they're not street legal, so have fun hauling them everywhere. I recommend a dual purpose like a Yamaha xt250 it's been made since the early 80s, even Rambo had one. So it's easy to find a used one. It's not stupid horsepower as to get you killed. Great trail bike, great wheelie bike, great daily rider, it's light and springy for doing stupid stuff around the neighborhood. I'm half tempted to go out and buy one again after writing this.

If you decide to get into trail riding: take my advice and PLEASE make a couple circuits in first gear before you rip it and accidentally downshift in a mud hole or "surprise!" into a tree, they might as well be stone walls.

Thanks so much for this.

What a knucklehead. Deliberately take out two riders. Could possibly have killed both of them ,... and says "I don't care". The guy needs his license permanantly revoked.


How about this one. At least these guys manageed to stay right side up.




http://youtu.be/sXPb3nnqdDo

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Nobody is going to be on the side of those squids, chasing that car everywhere, etc. That said, the swerve maneuver that car did is basically attempted murder.

This guy needs his a$$ kicked

Caught on Camera: Car Veers Into Motorcycle Tossing Riders Onto Road - NBC News (http://www.nbcnews.com/video/caught-on-camera-car-veers-into-motorcycle-tossing-riders-onto-road-547049539748)

Being a rider myself seeing things like this scare the crap out of me, that being said the motorcyclist deserves a ticket and the driver of the car deserves to have the whole can of whoop A opened on him

Had a friend ask me about scooter parking at Thunder games and I had no idea. Please let me know if you have suggestions to pass along. Thanks!!

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Nobody is going to be on the side of those squids, chasing that car everywhere, etc. That said, the swerve maneuver that car did is basically attempted murder.

Yeah, that thing was all wrong. You don't get to see what happened before the video started or after it stopped. And it was obviously edited. Those guys have more lives than a cat though. To repeatedly put themselves in that situation is nuts. They should have throttled back and let the four wheeler go on, after the camera man got the tag#.

As far as the first video, the rider was passing in the double yellow, but that's no reason to try to kill him. ... That's just nuts. But stuff like this happens more than you'd think.

Another nice shot of my Fazer from a brief weekend ride.

http://i.imgur.com/UsTeToV.jpg

The prick in the car who intentionally ran into the motorcycle is being charged with aggravated assault.

Driver in viral video wreck charged with aggravated assault (http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/2015/10/19/driver-in-viral-video-wreck-wreck-charged-with-assault/74240788/)

A lawyer needs to advise that geezer to STFU. He buries himself even more, every time he opens his cake hole.

A lawyer needs to advise that geezer to STFU. He buries himself even more, every time he opens his cake hole.

He seems like the type that would fire a court-appointed attorney and represent himself because he felt disrespected by the attorney telling him to can it in front of the cameras. There's plenty on record to show that he 100% intended to hit the bikers.