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Forum: Ride Reports September 14th, 2012, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,002
Posted By RedCromwell
I'll be there. I've got yardwork to do then will...

I'll be there. I've got yardwork to do then will head down around noon. I'm hoping to grab a bite to eat there and check out their sale. I have to remember to bring my backpack in case I buy a...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! September 14th, 2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,262
Posted By RedCromwell
Damn JPBear! Sorry to hear about this. Glad...

Damn JPBear! Sorry to hear about this. Glad you're alright.

Doesn't sound like much damage but I know it must suck to have your bike go down.

One thing I had learned from my "usual routes" is...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 4th, 2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,674
Posted By RedCromwell
Ah, too funny. I can just picture you rolling...

Ah, too funny. I can just picture you rolling around on the ground covered in spiders.

Related to this very thing is why I have my Noob Rider rule #33 - "If you leave your helmet in the garage be...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 14th, 2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,125
Posted By RedCromwell
Oh, definitely potholes. Not noticing one till...

Oh, definitely potholes. Not noticing one till the last moment because traffic in front of you hid it.

Grooves on the highway. Some stretches of roadway, especially bridges, have these grooves,...
Forum: Riding Skills August 14th, 2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,319
Posted By RedCromwell
I always keep zip ties with me ever since I read...

I always keep zip ties with me ever since I read here about someone needing to zip tie their kickstand when they lost their spring.

I also usually carry a bandanna (whoa spell check almost changed...
Forum: Riding Skills August 14th, 2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,319
Posted By RedCromwell
I'd say it depends on the stop. 1) If it's...

I'd say it depends on the stop.

1) If it's a stop on a straight-a-way then you can go two-at-a-time to get through the stop. But, then go back to a staggered formation.

2) If it's a stop...
Forum: Ride Reports August 14th, 2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By RedCromwell
Honestly, the time seemed to fly by. We...

Honestly, the time seemed to fly by.

We stopped maybe... three times? ~15 minutes each time for bio breaks, snacks and socializing. Sometimes I just wanted to keep going.

I won't be going to...
Forum: Ride Reports August 14th, 2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 17,243
Posted By RedCromwell
Wish I could make it but I've got family coming...

Wish I could make it but I've got family coming in from out-of-town.

You guys have a great time!
Forum: Riding Skills August 13th, 2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,319
Posted By RedCromwell
I'm resurrecting this thread because I learned a...

I'm resurrecting this thread because I learned a few things from group rides that I'd like to share.

Now, I’m a total noob, so I’m in no way an expert. Feel free to add anything you’ve learned...
Forum: Ride Reports August 13th, 2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By RedCromwell
Ask and you shall receive... I apologize in...

Ask and you shall receive... I apologize in advance for being a bit long winded.

As I was headed to the dealership Sunday morning I saw another biker up ahead and wondered if he would be going on...
Forum: Ride Reports August 12th, 2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By RedCromwell
Tank bag packed. Bike fueled up. Getting ready...

Tank bag packed. Bike fueled up. Getting ready to head out. I may not see anyone from this forum but, I am sure I'll see other bikers today.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 11th, 2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 56,607
Posted By RedCromwell
Deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers to...

Deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.
Forum: Ride Reports August 5th, 2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By RedCromwell
Delaware Group Ride - Bear, DE to Lost River Caverns, PA - Aug 12, 2012

Spreading word about another dealership sponsored group ride event. (I swear I don't work for the place.) :)

When: Sunday, August 12, 2012 10AM - 6PM

Where: Meet at PowerSportsEast...
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events July 18th, 2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,828
Posted By RedCromwell
Going to check out a group ride "sponsored" by a...

Going to check out a group ride "sponsored" by a local dealership this Sunday, July 22nd from 11AM to 4PM.

It's a "newbie" ride intended for riders new to motorcycling or just new to group riding....
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 13th, 2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,127
Posted By RedCromwell
Damn birds are haters.

Damn birds are haters.
Forum: Off-Topic November 7th, 2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,007
Posted By RedCromwell
Peanut Butter Crunch. The cap'n makes it happen.

Peanut Butter Crunch. The cap'n makes it happen.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! November 6th, 2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,245
Posted By RedCromwell
Did that mother really think it was a good idea...

Did that mother really think it was a good idea to let her child sit on someone else's vehicle? And why didn't she offer to pay for the damages? :eek:

You really handled that well. I would've...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! November 6th, 2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,455
Posted By RedCromwell
Wow that totally sucks. Glad you're alright and...

Wow that totally sucks. Glad you're alright and I hope the damages are just cosmetic and quick to fix.

Hopefully, karma will catch up with the girl who hit you. :mad:
Forum: Off-Topic November 5th, 2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,034
Posted By RedCromwell
Too funny! I was dying scrolling through the...

Too funny! I was dying scrolling through the pictures.
Forum: Off-Topic November 5th, 2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,105
Posted By RedCromwell
I'm in the >20 age bracket :wink: and still play...

I'm in the >20 age bracket :wink: and still play video games.

I don't put in as many hours like I did when I was younger but I still enjoy the diversion.

Hey, I grew up when video games first...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 5th, 2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,623
Posted By RedCromwell
I've forgotten the key in the ignition twice...

I've forgotten the key in the ignition twice while parked at work. And both times it was due to me being distracted from my normal "dismount" routine.

My biggest noob mistake relating to the key...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 5th, 2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By RedCromwell
Last weekend after the freaky snow storm here on...

Last weekend after the freaky snow storm here on the East Coast I rode in to work the next day.

It was still pretty cold and the roads were covered with road salt.

I passed a a guy on a H-D,...
Forum: Videos October 31st, 2011, 09:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,213
Posted By RedCromwell
Great vids! My first time on a motorcycle was at...

Great vids! My first time on a motorcycle was at the Beginner's MSF class. It was scary and exciting to sit on the bike.

Watching your vids reminded me of those first exercises to power walk the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 29th, 2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By RedCromwell
Last winter I changed the oil and added stabil to...

Last winter I changed the oil and added stabil to the tank and ran it for a bit. Then every week I started her up and revved her a little and imagined riding on a warm sunny day.

Worked out...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! October 26th, 2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,698
Posted By RedCromwell
Pretty scary how things go bad so quickly. A...

Pretty scary how things go bad so quickly. A simple ride to dinner turns into an ER visit.

Hope you heal up quick and get back to riding! :thumbup:
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