Recent content by motorcycle matt

Found the end of the road while breaking in (pun intended) a new front rotor and pads.

That's a good looking rig. What does she weigh?

Yes, the tires are old, about eight years. That's how long the bike was on moth balls but, I have had this happen on new tires. Probably more my riding style, aggressive, both road bike and dirt bike style on back roads that are far from racetrack smooth. Lots of heat cycles probably doesn't...

Yes, I've gone through sets in five hundred miles. We are all lucky to be alive?

I did and it didn't look anything like that. I'm a little surprised because I usually wear the rear tire out first.

Wednesday I had a hankering for smoked salmon and saltwater taffy (not at the same time) so I jumped on the 690 for a spirited four hour round trip trip to Bodega Bay. Saw some adv bikes and a couple of very large expo truck/rv rigs on highway one. Not sure what kind, maybe pinzgauer or unimog...

Looks awesome. ?

It's scary how accurate that statement is :)

Agreed. We need more advertising/marketing like this, GM Future-Liners and the Hot wheels funny car trucks. I was born to late.

Not much of an adventure, however it is Supermoto day!

I picked up this little gem last week. Lots of fun and over 100 mpg.

Welcome to the brotherhood. Peace and wheelies

Glad you're moving forward with this. I feel it'd be best to use their bike so you don't need to worry about passing an inspection, you get to ride a bike that you might not otherwise and chances are that it will be something with a low seat height (depends on your height) and center of gravity...

I would really like it if you reconsidered listing to music or podcasts while riding, especially as a new rider. I've had a motorcycle license for 25 years and it is a jungle out there. Riding quads and bikes on trails is fun and good for learning technique, but commuting on the freeway and city...

Peace and wheelies Mr. Mann