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    Smokies..

    Camping near Cosby tonight...got any ideas good for good rides tomorrow?
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    Test

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    Madstad, stock screen and SW Motech GPS mount?

    Wondering if anyone has direct experience with this: 1. Does the Madstad bracket conflict with the mounting position of the SW Motech GPS mount? 2. Is the Madstad stable without the crossbar installed? 3. Anyone have any luck eliminating buffeting with the Madstad and OEM screen? Cheers
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    Dedicated camera case.

    This project was born out of the frustration of trying to carry a DSLR on my bike and the simplicity with which I can just grab the camera and shoot. Originally, I stored it in the hard case but it gobbled huge amounts of space because of the Lowepro bag it was in. It was also just...
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    Leaving for Seattle.....

    I'll be in Seattle this week for a conference. Anyone know of some motorcycle related attractions worth checking out? The only thing on my list at the moment is a visit to Touratech. And for you foodies, where's the good stuff? Cheers
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    Yamaha Wind Deflectors For Sale...SOLD

    Bummed I can't install them, but They're not going to fit with the SW Motech GPS mount. Didn't even attempt to mount them once I realized it was a no go. In the original box with the hardware. $60 plus shipping. PM if interested. Ollie
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    Bringing her home Saturday!

    Round and round we go. Couldn't resist the pull of the Tenere, so here we go again. Worked out a deal last week at Lee's Inc in Harrodsburg, KY. Mark, at Lee's Inc, has been great to work with. Bar none, the best experience I've had purchasing a vehicle of any kind and I will definitely be...
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    Westward Ollie, Westward Young Man.........

    Hoping to meet some of you guys as I head this way.......... Let's share beers and friendship along the way......... I spend a week in NYC till July 2 and head out on the 4th of July from Louisville.........
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    Confessions of an impetuous 41 year old.......

    Well, I went and did it. Yep, couldn't wait, so as of April 1, I'm the proud owner of a new 2010 KTM 990 ADV. I wish I could have waited for the Tenere, but alas, I have nothing to ride during the wait and all of the recent dramas and intrigue were stressing me out and making me grumpy. Ahhh...
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    Alpine Star Rode Tech Gore Tex Gloves...

    Got these today, via gift certificate from my wife. Anyone have a review or experience with them? This is what she looked like when I told her I used the entire gift certificate for one pair of gloves. ???
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    I dunno what do you wanna do.....?

    Well, you probably know the routine.....average Sunday morning with the wife. Drinking coffee and wondering what to make of the day. Typically, I say let's hit the road and see what happens...sometimes it's good and sometimes...well, less than good. Today was a goldmine! Started out on...
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    Among the waiting....

    Finally sealed the deal today with a deposit on a Raven Tenere and now the patient wait begins....
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    Cameras and Photography

    Thought it would be interesting to open a discussion about camera gear, since it's one of the primary ways that we communicate on these forums. Just picked up the newish Canon EOS 60D yesterday. It will be my primary camera for landscape photography on long rides, next season. So far I'm...
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    Texting Ban...

    Finally, my home state passed a texting ban. Wish they had gone all the way with a handheld ban too. Now if they would start airing more commercials like this. THINK BIKER TV commercial THINK BIKER Making Of
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    Depreciation

    I'm trying to figure out what percent of the S10 I want the bank to own and how long I want them to own it. Anyone have any thoughts on yearly depreciation on the S10? Assuming, of course, that it's been meticulously cared for, with average mileage.
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    Photoshop fun

    This is how I wish the Raven looked from factory. Nothing major, just a few little changes to bring your eye "around" the bike. The current design has my eye focused too forward. The rear suspension spring and front logo should be an "easter egg" so to speak, but the big red emblem in the...
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    On order

    A quick mock up in photoshop gives me an idea of how all this stuff I've ordered will look. Man, I've got too much time on my hands! ;D Haven't decided between SIDI or Gaerne for boots but I'm leaning toward the SIDI on-road. Any recommendations?
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    And so it begins...

    Just bought an Arai RX-Q helmet, some Frank Thomas boots and two pairs of gloves. Add that to the cost of my MSF course and I've got what's cracking up to be a very expensive hobby. ;D The worst of it is that I don't even have a bike! :o Next paycheck will be jacket and pants. Figured I'd...
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    Where are the US Tenere made?

    Sorry if this is a redundant post. I tried the search function but couldn't find anything. Talked to my dealer the other day and he said they'd be coming out of CA. I don't know if he meant they shipped from there are are manufactured there. Thanks for putting up with my newb questions. ???
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    Test Ride Event

    Has anyone attended one of Yamaha's test ride events for the Tenere? Do you get to spend any real time with the bike? I wonder how long deliver would take if one decides to order at that point. My dealer has a test event coming in May for a week. It's gonna be a long winter :(
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