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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 8th, 2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Small update on the Findlay's Road project, I...

Small update on the Findlay's Road project, I found the 90 year old son of the man that owned the Indian store in Roanoke. I'm currently arranging to meet him as soon as we can.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 3rd, 2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
To those who “don't understand that mindset” ...

To those who “don't understand that mindset”

This is not a vacation.

There has been no ‘free time’. There is only the time I’ve stolen from when I needed sleep but took caffeine pills instead,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 3rd, 2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Not to put too fine a point on it but I'm really...

Not to put too fine a point on it but I'm really hurting for funding.

Please help me if you can.


https://www.gofundme.com/FindlaysRoad

Thank you.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 3rd, 2016, 12:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you dear. So, I've started on the...

Thank you dear.

So, I've started on the Charlotte to Win-Salem section. My first draft is 97.2 miles and Charles stated he rode 84 miles. This is the first section where my first guess is off by...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 2nd, 2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
I just finished completing Day 2 of the 1916...

I just finished completing Day 2 of the 1916 route from Winder. GA to Charlotte, NC.

I am STUNNED how well all my hard work is turning out.

CKF, “a total of 241 miles”
Statement – My actual...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 4th, 2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you, I will try. Good morning...

Thank you, I will try.




Good morning VaFish.
You are correct that's is a loop, however this is not a ride-along event for a few reasons.

First, Charles rode it alone. The only other...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 4th, 2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Here's a bit of history. Typed as written from...

Here's a bit of history. Typed as written from the 1916 Automobile Blue Book. I love the population numbers and historical references.



Route 293 Winston -Salem to Charlotte, N.C. – 98.7 m....
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 31st, 2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you and yes it is.

Thank you and yes it is.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 30th, 2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
I am DESPERATELY seeking an owner of a 1916...

I am DESPERATELY seeking an owner of a 1916 Indian Power Plus to ride some or all of this with me.
This might normally not be too difficult, but 2016 is the Cannonball Run in which many 1916 Indian...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 30th, 2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
I have spent many hundreds of hours studying with...

I have spent many hundreds of hours studying with one screen looking like this.

https://shoganai.smugmug.com/Old-Maps/i-TbmgFmN/0/L/Screen%201-L.jpg

And the other like this.
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 30th, 2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
In this screen shot, all the yellow lines are...

In this screen shot, all the yellow lines are roads I can 100% verify existed on or before 1916 and that fall with the diary route and his descriptions.
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 30th, 2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Also EVERY street of EVERY town and city also...

Also EVERY street of EVERY town and city also linked and verified.

Also EVERY church, school and every waypoint linked and verified.
...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 30th, 2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,271
Posted By Shoganai
Findlay's Road - How One Man Rode Through 1916 to 2016

The story of a young man on a 1400-mile solo ride struck a special place in my heart years ago. Now, 100 years later I’m working to recreate his journey, which has become an ambitious adventure of my...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
This explains what I was trying to express...

This explains what I was trying to express earlier far better.

http://www.visordown.com/advanced-riding/wet-weather-motorcycle-riding-tips/14600.html





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Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
I pulled it off already, there is no plastics...

I pulled it off already, there is no plastics code on mine.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
jkv45, I tried to remember some of my crashes,...

jkv45, I tried to remember some of my crashes, but I'm old and my memory ain't what it used to be. :( [no dirt get offs listed]

1. Low sided into guardrail at 45mph
(my fault)
[injury: tore...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
Ok, I'll do that and take pictures. I want to...

Ok, I'll do that and take pictures. I want to know for sure and others here might want to watch me destroy some perfectly good parts just for shits and grins.

I know I would. :drinkpals:
...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 09:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
According to factory direct sales for Kawasaki...

According to factory direct sales for Kawasaki ninja 250r 2008-2012 complete fairing kits, the entire body kit is ABS.
...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
Thank you and I do agree with you. No worries....

Thank you and I do agree with you.
No worries. :thumbup:
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 07:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
:bow: Thank you so VERY much!

:bow:

Thank you so VERY much!
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
Thanks Alex. My friend Flying Duck did this...

Thanks Alex.

My friend Flying Duck did this to his Turbo K75.

http://shoganai.smugmug.com/photos/i-tFw59Cf/0/XL/i-tFw59Cf-XL.jpg
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
. I agree and yet disagree. Dirt bikes...

.

I agree and yet disagree.

Dirt bikes are awesome for teaching those skills and at possibly slower speeds making the penalty for failure less extreme.

However, I've learned from something...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
Thanks. I think I'll try paint first, as I...

Thanks.

I think I'll try paint first, as I have several parts going with the same color. It won't cost any more to have them done.

The color is called Vanilla Cream.
...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 18th, 2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
I actually want the fender. One ,I need the...

I actually want the fender. One ,I need the function and two, I like the way it looks.
Sadly, for me, the prior owner did get rid of it so I'm now looking for one now.

I just exchanged the Two...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk March 17th, 2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,077
Posted By Shoganai
If smooth is fast, then there is nothing better...

If smooth is fast, then there is nothing better to hone being smooth like riding in the rain.
It will flat break bad throttle habits. It will increase your gestalt perception and reduce target...
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