gdp's Comments

knisely.org : Missed my mileage goal in May

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:31:11 +0000

958 miles in a month while working for a living is nothing to sneeze at. Strong work!

Troubadour on a Triumph : OSU Motorcycle Visibility Day

Thu, 21 May 2009 16:17:29 +0000

Thanks for hanging out with us! Maybe we'll see some new faces at the next Corvallis Bike Night. 59 bikes, 59 bikes -- now we have a goal to beat next year.

Troubadour on a Triumph : OVM Show and Swap Meet

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:31:05 +0000

Great pictures, and good work Brandy!

Troubadour on a Triumph : http://troubadourtriumph.blogspot.com/2009/05/may-is-motorcycle-awareness-month.html

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:27 +0000

And I needed their support too, because my feet were two inches off the ground! I couldn't even get the bike off the sidestand. Doh!

bolty.net : 2009 Mid-Valley Newbie Ride

Mon, 4 May 2009 17:36:08 +0000

Actually, I think we might need another lead! We have enough for two groups now.

Can you post up in the thread on PNWRiders? that'll help me keep things organized.

We'd definitely appreciate your help!

bolty.net : 2009 Mid-Valley Newbie Ride

Mon, 4 May 2009 16:30:50 +0000

You haven't missed it... the ride's this weekend. :)

bolty.net : How to Change the Oil in Your SV650

Sun, 3 May 2009 19:53:05 +0000

I agree on the oil filter wrench (and thanks for the part number, btw!) Even OEM filters aren't very expensive -- around $6 each I think.

I didn't need to change my filter during this particular oil change. I plan to update the write-up once that time comes.

knisely.org : Handy web application for motorcyclists

Fri, 1 May 2009 17:34:10 +0000

I've been using fuelly.com to track my mileage on the SV, but this one has some interesting features (like service and maintenance tracking) that are worth checking out. Here's hoping I can import all my data from Fuelly!

bolty.net : I'm Glad I Listened This Time

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:43:13 +0000

I have a PayPal account at bolt250 at gmail dot com If you do send a payment, shoot me an email at the same address above with your mailing address and I'll send your Squee to you posthaste! Oh yeah, all proceeds go toward paying for my bandwidth bill. :)

bolty.net : Motorcycling Needs a Rite of Passage

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:18:02 +0000

You're right about large displacement bikes having small margins of error -- I certainly discovered this firsthand when I rode my Rebel into a ditch the first week I had it. Thankfully, I ended up being an amusing sight for some goats in the pen next to the ditch... instead of an EMS call!

bolty.net : Motorcycling Needs a Rite of Passage

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:11:57 +0000

I'm pretty sure no one's going to accuse you of starting out on the wrong foot, Ken! :) You bring up an interesting point in wanting several different bikes. I wonder why folks feel that their first bike has to be the "perfect" one; for example, the common complaint that if one buys a Rebel they'll soon "outgrow" it. Hello, that's the point. Of course you're going to outgrow your first bike. And in the process, you're going to find out what you like and don't like about it so you'll know what you want in the future. And then there are the poor souls who catch Multiple Bike Syndrome... there's no hope for us, I'm afraid!

bolty.net : The Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:20:04 +0000

I'll have to keep that in mind when I try out the gauge. Thankfully, I already have a better quality one.

bolty.net : The Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:18:59 +0000

I'll let air out of all four tires on the car before I do something like that to my bike. :)

bolty.net : The Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:03:11 +0000

I've had lots of practice so I don't mind taking off the seat to get to the battery. I'm not a fan of loose connectors dangling hither and yon so the alligator clips will be easiest for me.

bolty.net : The Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:00:04 +0000

Patch kit is next on the list. I also need to practice since I know how to patch in theory but haven't actually done it yet.

bolty.net : The Slime Power Sport Tire Inflator

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:31:04 +0000

Hate to say it, but RTFM! :P

Troubadour on a Triumph : The cursed corner....

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:40:02 +0000

Eek, too bad someone had a get-off! When I saw Airport Rd in the link I thought you were going to point to the 90 degree turn... but the one you marked on the map is a gotcha corner for sure. Someone volunteered us to host a dinner party on Saturday. Not I! Gah! A dinner party! GAH!

bolty.net : Motorcycling Needs a Rite of Passage

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:06:10 +0000

Well said!

bolty.net : The ADV Ride Report De-crufter (for Firefox)

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:08:06 +0000

As per the instructions, you need to install the Greasemonkey add-on first: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/74...

knisely.org : Riding gear matters

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:49:46 +0000

Your lid is probably just fine. There are some good deals to be found on various internet fora. For instance, I just received the Aerostich Roadcrafter that Sachi had for sale on Rounders for $200. It's been well loved, but it's in great shape and just needs a few repairs and some cleaning. Roadcrafters are $900 new!! advrider.com has quite a few items for sale in its Flea Market section. newenough.com has very competitive pricing for new gear. I'll leave with one last point, which I've learned though painful experience: the outrageously priced gear (like Aerostich) is worth it. I started out buying lesser quality gear and got tired of the blown-out seams, bad stitching, leaking when it's supposed to be waterproof, etc etc. For all the money I threw at gear trying to find something that worked... well, I could have bought an Aerostich!