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Richard230 replied to a thread New Here in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome, Ken. I am sure that you will enjoy riding your new ST.

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Richard230 replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

Fortunately, no Ball of Death at this IMS.

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Richard230 replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

Here are two YouTube videos published by a longtime electric motorcycle rider of the two test rides that he took at the 2021 Northern California...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Worst Jokes Ever!!! in Grown-Up Discussion

A biker was riding along a California beach when suddenly… The sky clouded above his head and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, “Because you have...

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Richard230 replied to a thread H-D 2021 Sportster S in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Motorcycle.com has just published a review of the H-D Sportster S. The author is not happy with its 2" or 1.5" (the provided specifications varied)...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

Here is a link to a Motorcycle.com review of the 2021 Northern California International Motorcycle Show. The event is described as being "intimate"...

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Richard230 started a thread Motorcycle gasoline article in General Discussion

I just posted this in the Hall of Wisdom section, but I will re-post it here should someone want to discuss the subject further. If you are...

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Richard230 started a thread Motorcycle gasoline article in Fuel & Air System

f you are interested in reading a very long and detailed discussion regarding gasoline and its use in motorcycles, here is a link to an article...

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Richard230 replied to a thread F8R, Angel GT II vs Roadtec 01 SE in F800 Rubber & Brakes

If anyone happens to have a Continental motorcycle tire, where does it say it was manufactured on the sidewall? It should mention the country of...

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Richard230 replied to a thread F8R, Angel GT II vs Roadtec 01 SE in F800 Rubber & Brakes

Perhaps building a new tire manufacturing factory is less expensive in South Korea than it is in Germany? And Worldwide shipping from South Korea...

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Richard230 replied to a thread F8R, Angel GT II vs Roadtec 01 SE in F800 Rubber & Brakes

Continental has been making motorcycle tires in Germany for at least the past 50 years, as I recall. They were always a favorite tire of BMW airhead...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Sondors Metacycle electric motorcycle in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

From what I hear, just about every part on the bike is made in China. While Sondors is not a manufacturer, they appear to be the designer of the...

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Richard230 replied to a thread H-D 2021 Sportster S in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

True, but the Italians are doing their best to conform with Euro 5 and U.S. noise regulations and still manage to make their mufflers look...

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Richard230 replied to a thread H-D 2021 Sportster S in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

I agree, those two examples of mufflers are real styling stinkers. :rolleyes: In my experience, I wouldn't put any faith in the weight of the...

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Richard230 started a thread H-D 2021 Sportster S in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Here is Revzilla's take on the new Sportster S: https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/2021-harley-davidson-sportster-s-first-look Here are a few...

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Richard230 replied to a thread 2021 LiveWire One in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

I just heard that the Canadian border will open on August 9.

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Richard230 started a thread Sondors Metacycle electric motorcycle in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Here is a link to an article about the Sondors Metacycle, which will be selling for only $5000. That seems like a fair price for what you are...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

I always liked the Bumble Bee color scheme.

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Richard230 replied to a thread Classic motorcycle photos in General Discussion

Here are some photos that I took today in and around Alice's Restaurant that might interest you.

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Richard230 replied to a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

Any chance of a photo, Notacop?

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Richard230 started a thread Northern California International motorcycle show in General Discussion

I attended the Northern California Progressive International motorcycle show at Sears Point Raceway today. Guess what? Not a BMW display in ...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Hello from South Africa in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome, LeightonR. When you get a chance fill out your profile in the Control Panel at the upper right of your screen. Letting the members of the...

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Richard230 replied to a thread 2021 Volcon Grunt an electric Rokon in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

I think Jay Leno owns one.

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Richard230 started a thread 2021 Volcon Grunt an electric Rokon in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

The electric 2021 Volcon Grunt looks very similar to the Rokon, without 2-wheel drive or hollow wheels, but a lot more power:...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

Many county health officers (starting in LA but now expanding to the SF Bay Area) in California are now recommending that even fully vaccinated...

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Richard230 replied to a thread New one from The Netherlands in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome, Thijs. I hope you find what you are looking for on this forum.

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Richard230 replied to a thread BMW CE 04 electric scooter in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Here is one place that you won't want to visit to recharge your CE 04. You think gas prices are high? Check out the kWh prices on this charging...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

What can I say? There is no question that the media constantly tells us to be very fearful of catching the virus and will bring up the few cases...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Notchy missing down shifts in 1st ,2nd & 3rd in F700GS Discussion

I saw a new Triumph 650 (?) triple at Alice's yesterday. This is the one that sells for around $9,000 USD. That bike looked really nice and its new...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Corona virus in Grown-Up Discussion

I wear a mask in an enclosed public building like a grocery store, even though I don't need to because I am fully vaccinated and the store, like...

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