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Richard230 replied to a thread Classic car photos in General Discussion

It was a beautiful sunny day at Alice's Restaurant today, which brought out this interesting 396 Turbo-Jet Corvette. That is the first time I have...

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Richard230 replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

Not a chance, Noel. Pence would be committing political suicide. Besides using the 25th Amendment wouldn't permanently get rid of Trump. I want to...

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6 Days Ago

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

And now members of Congress are worried that the rioters might have spread the virus to them. That would not be good.

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Richard230 replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

I bet the reptiles are loving global warming. Soon we will be telling T-Rex to clean up isle 11 at the supermarket featuring human frozen TV dinners.

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

Right now in California there doesn't appear to be any plan for notifying the public when and where they should go to get the shot. They can't even...

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Richard230 replied to a thread e-mail change in Forum Help/Support

I don't believe that we have any "volunteer administrators" left on the forum that might have the power to help you resolve your problem. The last...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Just purchased 2013 f800gsa and looking for set up tips in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome, Mick. I bet you are enjoying your summer while riding your GSA right now.

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1 Week Ago

Richard230 replied to a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

As always, just follow the money. :rolleyes:

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Richard230 replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

The best thing for the American public and the Republican Party would be to impeach Trump and to ban him from ever holding another public office.

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Richard230 replied to a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

The story is spreading all over the motorcycle press outlets. This article has a quote from someone who was there during the raid: ...

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Richard230 replied to a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

I bet those two employees that were at the HQ when the FBI raided it needed a change in underwear after that visit.

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Richard230 started a thread FBI raids Ducati's N.A. HQ in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

https://www.thedrive.com/news/38629/fbi-raided-ducati-north-america-headquarters

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Richard230 replied to a thread Ricor Suspension has returned in F800GS & F650GS Twin Modification Nation

I can tell you this: Removing the old shock and installing the new one was not an easy task. If I recall correctly I needed a new upper mounting bolt...

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Richard230 replied to a thread BSA to build electric motorcycles in the UK in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

Here is another article regarding the proposed BSA electric motorcycle which includes an illustration of what the vehicle might look like :...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

My F650GS charging system keeps my lithium battery fully charged and there is no indication that the battery is not charging properly. However, I...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

This is the battery that I bought for my F650GS. I bought the best one that I could. It has no problem starting my bike when it is cold. But cold...

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Richard230 replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

What I just heard on the radio is that Trump has done nothing in response to the riot. It was Pence that authorized the use of the National Guard and...

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Richard230 replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

What a shameful disaster. What will be next?

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Richard230 replied to a thread Ricor Suspension has returned in F800GS & F650GS Twin Modification Nation

I installed the Ricor rear shock on my F650GS 8 years ago. I have been very happy with the shock under all riding conditions since installation. My...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Amazing shed creations in General Discussion

When too much of everything is just not enough.

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Richard230 started a thread 2020 new Motorcycle sales analysis in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

This is an interesting attempt at analyzing what happened to new motorcycle sales during 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmW22TZsUOk

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Richard230 replied to a thread WARNING-Contains Political Content That May Offend in Grown-Up Discussion

The news media here has mentioned that Trump's threats to Georgia's election official might be a violation of Georgia state law, which could subject...

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Richard230 replied to a thread Time to replace the original battery? in F800GT Discussion

I have mentioned this before, but the BMW-brand German-manufactured Exide AGM battery that was the original battery that came in my 2009 F650GS,...

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2 Weeks Ago

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

Party on!

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2 Weeks Ago

Richard230 started a thread BSA to build electric motorcycles in the UK in Motorcycle News, Views, and Reviews

From a BBC News article: BSA is officially owned by Classic Legends, which India's Mahindra group of companies has a 60% stake in. The joint...

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2 Weeks Ago

Richard230 replied to a thread Happy New Year 2021. in General Discussion

Next year had better be better than this year. :rolleyes: Have a happy new year, everyone.

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2 Weeks Ago

Richard230 started a thread Battery future tech discussion article in General Discussion

This is an interesting battery future tech article: https://www.theregister.com/2020/12/30/beyond_lithium_ion_batteries/

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2 Weeks Ago

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

Then and now.

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2 Weeks Ago

Richard230 replied to a thread New from IDF with F800R in New F800 (and F650GS Twin!) Owner Introductions

Welcome, Alex. I hope you enjoy visiting the F800 forum when you are not out riding your "R".

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