The bars on the SM made me feel like my shoulders were rolled forward, which would get uncomfortable quick. That would definitely require replacement. With the...
It always amuses me when Cruiser riders talk about "Being comfortable" as a reason they bought their bikes, when Cruisers are the most uncomfortable bikes...
Well, there is one bike that is a "Cruiser" that I know I could do the Iron Butt Ride on, and that's the Rocket III. I also bet I could not do 1-1.5K miles in...
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The Sprint ST has Sportbike Ergonomics, it doesn't have enough leg room for me to even really ride it with my prosthiesis limiting the range of knee motion. ...
You notice I said "ALMOST no one rides them farther than accross town" The key word, wich you appearantly overlooked, in the sentance being "almost". It's...
And the thousands who actually ride them cross country to places like Sturgis, Myrtle Beach, Americade, Honda Hoot, etc...? I read the 'almost'. I think 'a...
I'd hafta agree with Benson that while some cruiser riders do the distance on their bikes, the majority don't ride much farther than across town. As for...
Hi all, I normally don't get involved in these conversation because I don't belong to the Rat group, but I did ride an America for 10 thousand miles in a...
I hope to see some of you guys there. I missed most of you at Mid Ohio. Look me up. 765 719 2998 I'll be at the track Fri, Sat, Sun. And helping with...
Hi Scot We are riding and not camping. We are staying at the Econo Lodge in London Kentucky 105 Melcon Hill Drive 606 877 9700. Near Indianapolis We are...
Hope to see you all tonight. Looking forward to hearing from Cris about his 150 mph crash this past weekend at the track. Thankfully he is ok, a few brusies,...
The Charlotte RAT Calendar has been updated for events in September and October. I will discuss with Kevin which day to have Guy Fawkes party in November. I...
Pam, from our dealership called today to report we are having a dealer ride on October 11th, 2008. Details about the ride will be posted when I have all of the...
Sorry I couldn't make the meet last week but my work commitments at the moment are taking up most of my time. I did drop the 675 at Roebling Road last Sunday...
Cris, I'm glad you're okay. I'd hate to lose one of my mechanics! Now, as for "the front end just folded under me," there are pills you can buy for that. Take...
Reminder from: CharlotteRAT Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CharlotteRAT/cal Euro Bike Night Tuesday September 9, 2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (This event...
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Reminder from: CharlotteRAT Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CharlotteRAT/cal Euro Bike Night Tuesday September 9, 2008 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (This event...
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The Barber Vintage Festival will be held in Birmingham ,AL October 17-19. Who will be going?...
Hi Cris, I am sorry about your accident, but am relieved that you were not more seriously injured. Bikes can be repaired or replaced, but friends are...
Reminder from: CharlotteRAT Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CharlotteRAT/cal Moto GP in Indianapolis Friday September 12, 2008 All Day (This event...
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Reminder from: CharlotteRAT Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CharlotteRAT/cal Moto GP in Indianapolis Saturday September 13, 2008 All Day (This event...
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... I'm ready to seriousely Barn Party! Got some friends from outside this group(CR members) that are also considering the Maxton Mile this year, and it's...
Scot, Count me in for the Maxton Barn Party. What's the agenda? Show up Friday, ride Saturday? GREG P.S. The new chain you installed for me last week hasn't...
Attending one of these "Total Control Advanced Riding Clinics" is still on my list of "things to do." They are now offering classes in Robbinsville, NC. $295...
Ride down Friday, hang at the party barn, go to the time trials Saturday. We can either ride back Saturday night, or stay and ride back Sunday. I am open to...
Having read the web site I am very intersted in such a class. I cannot make October, but if you do pleae give some feedback to the group. Thanks, Kevin ... ...