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4 hours ago, skyrider said:

it was never like that in the 70s and 80s too much technology it hasn't made things any better only more expensive the more crap they put on them the more there is to go wrong 

i could never figure out why they want to chase BMW with all that computer stuff.  BMW at least has a multi-billion dollar car company behind its electrics.  KTM just has/had solid dirt bikes.

hopefully, KTM can find someone to help them with their electronics.  excellent dirt bikes, but they are trying to keep up with BMW on the keyless and screens and other crap that doesnt belong on a bike.  Two friends have been fighting with theirs for some time now.  One ended up selling their 790 due to gremlins.  The other has his bike in every couple of months because of computers

1 hour ago, Buckster said:

The BMW is a better looking bike but the PanAm has more room for taller riders, I’m fine with the front end of the PanAm but from the side the front wheel looks too close to the motor and the bike looks “cluttered”. Give it a couple of model year revisions and it will be right up there.

The main complaint heard prior to the Pan Ams release was the headlight nacelle.  It works in person, but pictures dont like it.   And, it is a corporate look as all their rolling barcaloungers have the same massive light complex.

I forgot to mention that the HD motor should be rated A+!! it was a beast on the road, once they finally allowed us to turn off rain mode.

also, the offroad ABS is excellent!

have ridden the Pan American twice now.  once offroad (sort of).  I would say that HD has a great bike there.  Not at the level of the GS, but they dont have 40 years of experience with that type of bike.

My own dislikes (too strong a word) is that the screen font is too small and there are too many buttons on the grips.  ie - too much electronic gizmos.  Fortunately, they have a macro-style button that lets you cycle the screen thru the normal - fuel, mileage, range, etc.

The self lowering suspension is nice, but not needed for non-short types.

I would give HD an A- on this bike.  Still trying to decide when/if i get one.  Funny thing is that the orange color was my least favorite until i saw it in person.

7 hours ago, Clive said:

Seems not, the average UK BMW owner hardly ever use them. 

the hardest thing about being a BMW owner is tolerating the lack of performance and driving skills of the lower classes.....

7 hours ago, Tym said:

Great pics and tell him ConnecticuT is actually getting better the more poeple leave...lol..if i can convince everyone to get the hell out i might start liking this place.... 

we are saying the same thing here in Kalifornia!

he bought a place in Vermont and is looking to making it a motorcycle destination - yurts, camping, rides, etc.

On 07/02/2022 at 15:02, Clive said:

Do the indicators work?  

does it matter?

Any ride home must include Pacific Coast Highway

Eye candy at the Rock Store

The culprit, as well as the plastic surgeon:

He used to manage one of Max's BMW stores in Connecticut. 

Tire test on South Divide Trail

Hard core bikers, roughing it before the movie

37 minutes ago, Pedro said:

 

That's really pretty!

Yeah, it really is.  This guy is an incredible painter!

57 minutes ago, XTreme said:

Excellent Rick!

Is your bike OK now after the work?

it has 130,000 miles on it, runs well and now has rebuilt suspension, redone wiring, and some other cosmetic work done.  It ran well before he shipped it east to go thru it.  He just thought there could be issues from the mileage and abuse.  This bike was upside down in Baja in 2016, again at a rally in Calif.  It gets used.

Pete, the painter, said it warmed his heart that the bike has actually been used. 

In the US, there is a group, Backcountry Discovery Routes, that has been creating offroad routes on a state by state basis.  The latest is the Wyoming BDR, which had a movie premiere on Saturday evening.  These BDR routes are similar to the TET, for you yurupeens.

This weekend was also the day my 08 GSA was returned to me after 1 year of rehab.  My buddy had ridden it last march in baja (see ride reports) and beat it up a little, so he took it home for fixins.

A small group of us headed to Temecula for the showing and some offroad fun.

My baby is back!

Flames was painted for a TV show that Jesse James did in 2009, riding the bike on the Ice Road in Canada.  The painter who did the custom work is Pete Finlan, of Hotdog Kustoms.  Since his place is in TEmecula, we figured he might want to see how she looks today

Pete standing next to his work

Pete is well known in the custom paint world, especially in SoCal

All hand painted.

His style of flames is unique.  Here is one he has done recently.

5 hours ago, Buckster said:

That’s the Bronx, it was shelved but they are talking about going ahead with it now. 

Sure hope they do.  Looks like a decent squid bike competitor

welcome!

Pedro's is a great pic

2 hours ago, MooN said:

er, no.

this could go on for a while...

Maybe that's Bucky, then?

1 hour ago, Buckster said:

I wouldn’t know, I don’t ride a BMW.

I do.

sort of

22 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said:

I'll try this one with strategically placed gloves for now 

not sure they want pics of bikes that get ridden

On 27/01/2022 at 07:24, Buckster said:

that asphalt hides the oil leaks pretty well, dont it?

20 hours ago, Buckster said:

I only had 3 Honda’s but then I embraced my masculinity.

you should find a woman and let her help you.  it will make you go blind.

23 hours ago, Sir Fallsalot said:

I've realised even through I've owned about 8 different makes of motorcycle I've only owned one of each except Honda which I've had 12 of

cant go wrong.  i'm glad i grew up on Hondas!

10 hours ago, XTreme said:

@boboneleg still in the lead with 13!

What is interesting is that despite me having the most bikes by a fairly wide margin, a number of members have owned more different makes than I have.

I've owned 9 from 1971, but from 1972 onwards I've only owned 5 makes - the four Japs and BMW.

So it seems I'm less inclined to try other makes than most of you.

When you end up with a BMW, no need to go further.

Was in my dealership last weekend and was surprised when they said i have had 15 of them since 2004!  That's a sickness.  

Honda

Kawasaki

Ultra Groundpounder

Harley

BMW

KTM

(i'm a slacker)