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Forum: Videos March 2nd, 2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By TheTraveler
A few weeks ago I went for another ride on...

A few weeks ago I went for another ride on Turnbull Canyon Road, this time I mounted the GoPro on the swingarm.

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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 9th, 2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
Posted By TheTraveler
American on Motorcycle Missing in Mexico

Link to CNN article (http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/08/world/americas/missing-american-mexico/index.html?hpt=hp_t1)

Link to his blog...
Forum: Ride Reports January 10th, 2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By TheTraveler
Thanks for the kind words. I wouldn't recommend...

Thanks for the kind words. I wouldn't recommend the same tires (Diablo Rosso II) for a long trip though. They are great tires for the canyons, but I think they are a waste for long trips where 99% of...
Forum: Ride Reports January 5th, 2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By TheTraveler
LA to Cabo San Lucas

I did this trip the week after thanksgiving last year. The whole trip report is a bit too long to copy/paste here, so I'll leave you guys the link to the report on my blog, and a few pictures.

LA...
Forum: Videos December 11th, 2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,921
Posted By TheTraveler
Lane Splitting at Tijuana's US/Mexico Border

Last week I rode the bike from LA To Cabo San Lucas and back. This is the part where I was crossing the border at Tijuana back into the US. According to some website, the wait time that day for cars...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 9th, 2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By TheTraveler
Haha. No rappage happened. In fact, I felt pretty...

Haha. No rappage happened. In fact, I felt pretty safe and didn't have any scary moments at all.

No trouble at the Tijuana border crossing. I was able to lane split and do it in 20 minutes...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 8th, 2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By TheTraveler
Well, I just got back from this amazing trip....

Well, I just got back from this amazing trip. Logged 2,650 miles in 8 days. I got 7 hours of GoPro video that I'll edit down to about 10 minutes and post it on youtube. I liked my ninjette before but...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 21st, 2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By TheTraveler
Yeah, my ass is going to hurt, hopefully from...

Yeah, my ass is going to hurt, hopefully from riding so many miles, and not from getting raped. I don't intend to ride at night at all. Although from what I read, it is relatively safe once I get out...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 21st, 2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,527
Posted By TheTraveler
LA To Cabo San Lucas

I'm planning on leaving this Sunday for this trip:

http://goo.gl/maps/R4ywq

It'll be 8 days total, and each stop on the map is where I intend to spend the night each day.

The bike is in...
Forum: Ride Reports October 14th, 2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,883
Posted By TheTraveler
What section of the PCH is this?

What section of the PCH is this?
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 13th, 2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,088,412
Posted By TheTraveler
I didn't start today, but finished everything...

I didn't start today, but finished everything today as I prepare for a 4-5 day trip around California in 2 weeks.

- take the wheels off
- take it shop to mount the Pirelli Diablo Rosso II I...
Forum: Videos October 1st, 2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,259
Posted By TheTraveler
I only lane split between lanes 1 and 2 (the 2...

I only lane split between lanes 1 and 2 (the 2 innermost) because of this. Too much stuff going on when splitting next to parked cars: cars coming in and out of parking spots, people opening doors,...
Forum: Videos September 30th, 2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By TheTraveler
Well, you can do clutchless shifts on the...

Well, you can do clutchless shifts on the ninjette too, especially starting from 3rd gear. I remember reading somewhere that the R1000RR allows you to do clutchless shifting without letting go of the...
Forum: Videos September 29th, 2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By TheTraveler
I had totally forgotten that it came with a 2nd...

I had totally forgotten that it came with a 2nd casing door. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 24th, 2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,389
Posted By TheTraveler
I always try to wave when they move over to give...

I always try to wave when they move over to give me room. It's all about positive reinforcement. If they move over and see that they are being appreciated, they'll most likely continue moving over...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 24th, 2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,019
Posted By TheTraveler
I bought the Nolan N85 online and thought i was a...

I bought the Nolan N85 online and thought i was a beautiful and high quality helmet. Really liked the craftsmanship of it. But like 'chef' said, you gotta make sure it fits your head shape, just as...
Forum: Videos September 23rd, 2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By TheTraveler
I'll be trying out the helmet mount soon too. I...

I'll be trying out the helmet mount soon too. I really like the angle of view on the gas tank mount, but not being able to tuck and put my chest on top of the gas tank sucks for long rides.
Forum: Ride Reports September 23rd, 2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,070
Posted By TheTraveler
Angeles Crest Highway 9/22/13 + Time Lapse Video

I rode the ACH for the 3rd time yesterday afternoon. I started at around 4:15pm from La Cañada Flintridge. The weather was about 80 degrees. After passing a couple of cars early on, I didn't...
Forum: Videos September 17th, 2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By TheTraveler
Yeah, I think it was my jacket when I was leaning...

Yeah, I think it was my jacket when I was leaning left and right. I need to adjust the position a bit so it's not so close to my body.
Forum: Videos September 13th, 2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By TheTraveler
Testing Gas Tank GoPro Mount on Turnbull Canyon Road

Turnbull Canyon Road going through the cities of Hacienda Heights and Whittier in Southern California. It's short but very twisty with tight corners and bumpy road surface.

I got the GoPro Black...
Forum: Ride Reports June 23rd, 2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,882
Posted By TheTraveler
Also, his helmet fell off????? Did he have the...

Also, his helmet fell off????? Did he have the straps secured?
Forum: Ride Reports June 23rd, 2013, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,882
Posted By TheTraveler
Just read this threat, or I would have joined you...

Just read this threat, or I would have joined you earlier this morning. I think after 5 months of riding, and a few canyon runs, I'm ready for ACH.

I hope the rider in the crash is OK. Good to...
Forum: Videos June 12th, 2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,213
Posted By TheTraveler
I was told that a big reason for the high number...

I was told that a big reason for the high number of accidents in Russia is alcohol. They drink a lot over there.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! May 2nd, 2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 11,601
Posted By TheTraveler
Good luck! Get better.

Good luck! Get better.
Forum: Ride Reports April 1st, 2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By TheTraveler
Thumbs up Highways CA 243 and 74 to Idyllwild

I've been riding for 2 months and last Saturday was the 2nd time I took my 250 to do some twisties. About 3 weeks ago I had done Ortega Highway to Lake Elsinore, which was a lot of fun. I'm sure I...
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