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    My turn to beat the (long) dead horse...

    This site can be quite terrible if you suggest doing anything other than what a few, and usually the loudest, people say or think. Running a car tire, how dare you. Want to make a custom crossover pipe so you can fit aftermarket HD cans and save $500-$1,000, unacceptable... I mostly put up with...
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    My turn to beat the (long) dead horse...

    I did ask for everyone's opinion in post 2 and I am grateful for the opinions given. At this time I've decided to try darkside. Never did I imply you were stupid but I'm leaning that way now. I didn't attempt to hide or mask the state of the tire. In fact I stated that I was already aware of...
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    My turn to beat the (long) dead horse...

    Sooo... I'm actually going to try the SIDE.... yup, darkside. But before you start on that I'll say this: I've already read everyone's opinion, as they are all well documented on this site, so there is no need to repeat what you've already posted every time darkside gets mentioned. I've read...
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    My turn to beat the (long) dead horse...

    I had just checked the tires at 5,500 (5,600 now) miles because I knew it was getting close to replacement time. The worn tread that came off the bike actually came off on my ride home yesterday. I am not riding it today, nor will I ride it until I have a new tire on the back. I keep up with the...
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    My turn to beat the (long) dead horse...

    This one or dark side right?
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    My turn to beat the (long) dead horse...

    How does Triumph get away with putting such a **** tire on their new bikes?? 5,600 miles.... That's all...
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    Honda Valkyrie

    Yup. Couldn't see anything wrong with it and was told it runs. Had to walk away at that point because I'd get in trouble if I brought it home.
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    Honda Valkyrie

    Also saw one of my favorite, all original, cars there as well. '48 Plymouth Special Deluxe. I believe the Honda and car where there on consignment. Most everything else they have is purchased from Insurance companies and auctioned off.
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    Honda Valkyrie

    I was always intrigued by these but never had a chance to own one, bought my Rocket instead. I saw this one at Crashed Toys in Dallas, TX this past Monday.
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    RAA West-cursing the Texas Heat

    No, not the Andrew from the Alabama hotel but it would be a small world if you're talking about Alabama, NY. I used to love getting subs across the street at the deli/butcher.
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    RAA West-cursing the Texas Heat

    I am also from Western NY and have lived in Dallas for 11 years now. The new record was set in 2011 at (71) 100° days in a row.... Not a fan. There are benefits of living here, Summers aren't one of them. https://www.weather.gov/fwd/d100info
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    Tourer sits too high for my short legs.

    I just got used to it... I'm 5'7" and when I first got my R3T I was also looking for lowering / seat change options but never actually made any changes. I don't think I would change anything now 1 year and 5.5k miles later. Maybe a new seat for comfort not necessarily for height change. Good...
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    One Year Anniversary

    Not being a native Texan, I sometimes think I want to move back up north. Thank you for reminding me of one of the reasons why I don't. Although it's raining today, I never winterize my bike because I don't stop using it as my daily commuter. Also, April 21st will be my 1 year anniversary with...
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    Bruised shins...

    Do you still have TORs on your bike? Did you end up getting a new crossover pipe from Paul? If so, how does it sound? Do you think the TORs are worth it?
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    Bruised shins...

    I think I've only dropped it once, the first day I got it. I was backing it up while turning it and hit a bump. The bike fell to it's side on the grass so no damage. I don't worry about dropping it while my wife is on, I just wish I had more room between the boards. The more I think about I...
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