emailed a link of this page to all my friends who either ride or are christian, prayers are with him and his family....i dont dare tell the wife.

Prayers sent to him and his family :(

on a lighter note....

going for a nice ride tomorrow with a few buddies.
YZF-600r
SV650s (x2)
Ninja 250r
and myself.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Sonora,+CA&daddr=38.036194,-119.160461+to:jamestown,+ca&hl=en&geocode=Fd-SQwIdWx3T-A%3B%3B&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=1&sz=10&via=1&sll=38.08377,-119.803162&sspn=0.661528,1.451569&ie=UTF8&ll=38.076204,-119.672699&spn=0.661597,1.972046&t=p&z=10

question for the tire guys... i got a free (700 miles one it) front tire (pilot power)... the question is... do you think i should get a rear pilot power or can i run 2ct's with it?

Commuting and light canyon riding?

Commuting and light canyon riding?

exactly

DANQ calling DANQ........

I know you are there somewhere

DANQ calling DANQ........

I know you are there somewhere

I'd put that up in the tire tech area and see what Skeeter and those guys say. I'm a Dunlop guy (I need to learn more) and I don't follow other tires too very much (yet). But they should be ok for most normal riding.

I'd put that up in the tire tech area and see what Skeeter and those guys say. I'm a Dunlop guy (I need to learn more) and I don't follow other tires too very much (yet). But they should be ok for most normal riding.

i wanted to talk to you about Glen....

He is awesome.... he hooked it up today with a chain adjustment and said if i bought a sproket from he he will have it put on for a mere $10... i love Glen's shop:)

i wanted to talk to you about Glen....

He is awesome.... he hooked it up today with a chain adjustment and said if i bought a sproket from he he will have it put on for a mere $10... i love Glen's shop:)

Oh... I saw the tire question :lol

Yeah, Glenn took good care of my bike when I was there and always shot straight with me. I trust him as a good friend, and respect the heck out of him as far as a motorcycle mechanic/builder. He can ride like heck too if you can convince him to get back on a bike :fact

question for the tire guys... i got a free (700 miles one it) front tire (pilot power)... the question is... do you think i should get a rear pilot power or can i run 2ct's with it?

When Michelin ran the recall on front 2ct's they were almost impossible to get for a while. I ended up getting my front replaced with a standard Pilot Power and had a 2ct in the rear. I didn't notice a difference.

Anyone else game? Just got SBK 09 (from the UK) for the 360, determined to finish 08 first, if I quit injuring my rider crashing during qualifying...

hey joe where is this shop you speak of? i plan on doing a 520 -1 +2 gearing on my bike

hey joe where is this shop you speak of? i plan on doing a 520 -1 +2 gearing on my bike

on oceanside blvd near garrison (one light b4 el camino real)...

question for the tire guys... i got a free (700 miles one it) front tire (pilot power)... the question is... do you think i should get a rear pilot power or can i run 2ct's with it?

Joe, in a perfect world we would have unlimited funds to buy tires. 700 miles on the front is nothing. If your looking to run matched rubber something most people think is a smart idea then get a Pilot Power rear mount both at the same time and expect the rear to be done before the front. This ensures that you have like compound / grip and tire shape front and rear and is considered the preferred method.

The 2CT is considered by most to be a higher performance tire then the PP. Depending on your riding style you would then be running the chance of over driving the grip provided by the PP front with a 2CT rear.

I prefer to run matched rubber front and rear. This ensures that the tires share the same "Shape" and will provide you with more predictable tip in feel.

There are others that just run whatever tires they have and rely on the feedback provided by the tires and motorcycle to ensure they don't over drive the grip the tire is providing.

YMMV

-Gilman

hey joe where is this shop you speak of? i plan on doing a 520 -1 +2 gearing on my bike

722-TUNE. Glenn will take good care of you. Please tell him I said "hi."

Joe, in a perfect world we would have unlimited funds to buy tires. 700 miles on the front is nothing. If your looking to run matched rubber something most people think is a smart idea then get a Pilot Power rear mount both at the same time and expect the rear to be done before the front. This ensures that you have like compound / grip and tire shape front and rear and is considered the preferred method.

The 2CT is considered by most to be a higher performance tire then the PP. Depending on your riding style you would then be running the chance of over driving the grip provided by the PP front with a 2CT rear.

I prefer to run matched rubber front and rear. This ensures that the tires share the same "Shape" and will provide you with more predictable tip in feel.

There are others that just run whatever tires they have and rely on the feedback provided by the tires and motorcycle to ensure they don't over drive the grip the tire is providing.

YMMV

-Gilman

Thank you... i shall heed your advice... and i am grateful for your $.02:dollar

(it was the shape/grip that won me over)

I have run both the PP, 2CT, and the Bridgestone BT002RS. Honestly......the RS won me over. I have converted

722-TUNE. Glenn will take good care of you. Please tell him I said "hi."

i will tell him you said hi on the first (pay day) his prices really cant be beat NCHM charges more for the basics (oil, filter, etc.) and his labor doesnt cost that much (less then most other shops i have been too)

and to top it off he sold me 2 chatterboxes (frsx1 and frsx2 non bluetooth) for about $300 (just more then the cost of the frsx1:epimp :fact

when the wife pushed out the baby he taught me how to do a few things myself so i wont have to go to him and him charge me money that i can put towards my daughter

Lastly dan... he doesnt ride anymore... he gave it up for his daughter (dropped the bike a few too many times on the track) and picked up golf

so I just got back from the field that was dropped on us with 2 days notice, sucks but hey, gotta do what you gotta do. Just some PTP training, which included some live fire. That didn't go off too hot since someone shot themselves in the F'n foot! Crazy day!

Anyways...how's peeps doin?

so I just got back from the field that was dropped on us with 2 days notice, sucks but hey, gotta do what you gotta do. Just some PTP training, which included some live fire. That didn't go off too hot since someone shot themselves in the F'n foot! Crazy day!

Anyways...how's peeps doin?

the foot isnt as bad as an SOI student losing his finger to an ejection port/bolt housing group


other then that this guy is HAPPY to see you back on the site and able to ride... :hammer:

I'm retarded... I should have figured a 360 game from UK wouldn't work on a US xbox...was rated as best moto racing sim too...

How long does it take for a premium membership to kick in? Paid 2 days ago...

I didn't have to wait more then 15 seconds for mine to kick in.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/payments.php

-Gilman

Paid with paypal, payment cleared, logged off about 20 times...beats me

It can take up to a week if I remember right.


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i will tell him you said hi on the first (pay day) his prices really cant be beat NCHM charges more for the basics (oil, filter, etc.) and his labor doesnt cost that much (less then most other shops i have been too)

and to top it off he sold me 2 chatterboxes (frsx1 and frsx2 non bluetooth) for about $300 (just more then the cost of the frsx1:epimp :fact

when the wife pushed out the baby he taught me how to do a few things myself so i wont have to go to him and him charge me money that i can put towards my daughter

Lastly dan... he doesnt ride anymore... he gave it up for his daughter (dropped the bike a few too many times on the track) and picked up golf

I gave up rounds of golf at the CC for sport bike racing and new Bruddas several years ago...I think I made a wise choice:fact Some may disagree, but:fingr:

so I just got back from the field that was dropped on us with 2 days notice, sucks but hey, gotta do what you gotta do. Just some PTP training, which included some live fire. That didn't go off too hot since someone shot themselves in the F'n foot! Crazy day!

Anyways...how's peeps doin?

You coming to the track Swim?...How'z lil Swimmy doin?

It can take up to a week if I remember right.


Hey David

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Yeah Bun I saw it and likie....attack rabbits always freaked me out. You should meet Brent's fuzzy chickens:fact

:lol

Just a heads up you guys.. For those of you who ride with us, and have purchased an 09 Yamaha.. PM Me your mailing address, and I'll send you an awesome $200 cash-back certificate through Yamaha!

This is good for just about anything from Yamaha except water-craft, generators, and snowmobiles.

There's a few of you on here that already got your certificate from us!

What are the limits on this cert? Used on anything at a Yami dealership or just new equipment and bikes?

What are the limits on this cert? Used on anything at a Yami dealership or just new equipment and bikes?


Its CASH! You go buy a new 2009 dirtbike, sportbike, cruiser, rhino, whatever.. get the best deal you can get on it too.. Then.. Fill out the info on the cash-back website.. and wait. You get a check in the mail from Yamaha!

Done! Thanks.

The ride today was different, only one other guy showed up and now I see what the other riders meant when they said he is arrogant. I am not one to toot my own horn but I enjoy hauling ass and riding hard as long as it is safe! I was in the lead position (front left lane) and he goes between me and the truck in front of us (cuts me off) from the right lane to pass on a double yellow... He did this twice....plus 2 more passes, while he was leading, in bad places AND he had horrible timing on the passes. After the ride , we stopped at a fire station to chit chat with a girl on the engine I have been talking to about riding for some time, and aparently he has been keeping up with me all day and is getting to the point (after 6 months on his 600r) that he is "outriding his bike"... I watched him almost highside on a particularly difficult corner, it's do-able at 55-60 at the top of my skill level, the apex is not visible cause it is just after a crest in the road, about 3' of elevation change from the straight to the crest then another foot down to the transition, good turn but he left a big black mark! Thankfully she has enough brains to know he was full of crap.

Anyhow, Yosemite was beautiful and very little traffic. Might go for another park run in a week. Any takers?

i have a problem as far as tires. Im going to need new tires by the 18th, i can get the 002rs for 220 shipped. but i do take my bike to and from work and riding hard on the wkends. Right now i have bt 016 and i love them but they cost almost 40 dollars more. i dont want to take tires to the track that is not going to hold up.

Am I the only one that has heard about the 002's and 003's being a bad idea on the street? Am I mistaken?

not the 002r but the 002rs

Yeah there is so much confusion with the BTs you have the R/S and the R all different.

Im thinking about getting the 002rs. 220 shipped you cant bet that.

$10 cheaper on eBay for a 190/55 and 120/70...

So the "rs" models are the street versions of the race tires? I can get the 003rs for the same prices as the 016's.... I'm guessing less miles on the 003's but better traction...win. I only need these to last til winter and I start working on painting the bike...another 80 hrs of preping the plastics...at least I don't have repairs this time...

I've had DOT 002 and 003 on track and street....they are not super heat sensitive and kick ass...IMHO

thanks c/o i will be buying the 002rs next wk. also how do we going about paying for the track day?

thanks c/o i will be buying the 002rs next wk. also how do we going about paying for the track day?

003 are better and should be same price. They are a dual compound like 002 with hard center (street) and much softer sides.

PM coming with Pimp info to pay for track.

cool, so the middle of the 003rs is harder then the 002rs

Me next bike...
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a nice pic from todays ride.
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Nice bike!! and great view

003 are better and should be same price. They are a dual compound like 002 with hard center (street) and much softer sides.

PM coming with Pimp info to pay for track.

Yep I might Need the info from you too David. I don't think my 002's will last long.

Hey Gryz how much did you pay to get a hold of a Scorpio i900 Alarm?

Yep I might Need the info from you too David. I don't think my 002's will last long.

Hey Gryz how much did you pay to get a hold of a Scorpio i900 Alarm?

ill shoot you a pm with the info.

reggie pm sent

Yep I might Need the info from you too David. I don't think my 002's will last long.

Hey Gryz how much did you pay to get a hold of a Scorpio i900 Alarm?

I believe it was $340 or so, that's with all the extras (perimiter sensor, shock sensor and factory connection). The factory connection for an 09 r1 is a joke, no easier than wiring it yourself. The alarm is a little buggy at the moment, wants to go off for no reason a lot...still working on it, one more time and they are replacing the main unit... Don't think it's a common problem but it's awesome that if any sensor is tripped it disables the engine (I wired it to disable everything electronic on the bike!).

Yep I might Need the info from you too David. I don't think my 002's will last long.

Hey Gryz how much did you pay to get a hold of a Scorpio i900 Alarm?

I have a connect for 240 plus tax 003....the center compound has always been hard enough for me on 002 as well...I burn sides quicker:fact....but don't commute....other than getting outta town on the slabs.

Done! Thanks.

The ride today was different, only one other guy showed up and now I see what the other riders meant when they said he is arrogant. I am not one to toot my own horn but I enjoy hauling ass and riding hard as long as it is safe! I was in the lead position (front left lane) and he goes between me and the truck in front of us (cuts me off) from the right lane to pass on a double yellow... He did this twice....plus 2 more passes, while he was leading, in bad places AND he had horrible timing on the passes. After the ride , we stopped at a fire station to chit chat with a girl on the engine I have been talking to about riding for some time, and aparently he has been keeping up with me all day and is getting to the point (after 6 months on his 600r) that he is "outriding his bike"... I watched him almost highside on a particularly difficult corner, it's do-able at 55-60 at the top of my skill level, the apex is not visible cause it is just after a crest in the road, about 3' of elevation change from the straight to the crest then another foot down to the transition, good turn but he left a big black mark! Thankfully she has enough brains to know he was full of crap.

Anyhow, Yosemite was beautiful and very little traffic. Might go for another park run in a week. Any takers?


You are a wise man:fact That will make the Big Willow so much better:flex:

Hey track Dragons....learn this shiate:fact

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RUFKQt5-bU

Hey track Dragons....learn this shiate:fact

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RUFKQt5-bU


Honestly, that video is OK.. but a lot of the markers, etc.. and his line choices are a bit different than what I would use. That's Shaffner's video from several years ago. Back then I believe he was into the 25's on a 1000, and I was in the 26's on a 600. I hold a much tighter line through 2 than he does, and my line through 9 is also a bit different. I would take this video and use it to maybe learn the direction of the track.. but I wouldn't use it as the all out gospel :)

:hellobye

Honestly, that video is OK.. but a lot of the markers, etc.. and his line choices are a bit different than what I would use. That's Shaffner's video from several years ago. Back then I believe he was into the 25's on a 1000, and I was in the 26's on a 600. I hold a much tighter line through 2 than he does, and my line through 9 is also a bit different. I would take this video and use it to maybe learn the direction of the track.. but I wouldn't use it as the all out gospel :)

Not gospel, but I know it has helped a lot of people for the first time to familiarize.

Honestly, that video is OK.. but a lot of the markers, etc.. and his line choices are a bit different than what I would use. That's Shaffner's video from several years ago. Back then I believe he was into the 25's on a 1000, and I was in the 26's on a 600. I hold a much tighter line through 2 than he does, and my line through 9 is also a bit different. I would take this video and use it to maybe learn the direction of the track.. but I wouldn't use it as the all out gospel :)

I didn't get to see your line through turn nine, I'd love to hear what you do from entering turn 8 and through nine. I had multiple lines going through that turn and I only felt one was somewhat descent, that gave me some pop off the corner. I used the white lines on the outside as my marker.

I didn't get to see your line through turn nine, I'd love to hear what you do from entering turn 8 and through nine. I had multiple lines going through that turn and I only felt one was somewhat descent, that gave me some pop off the corner. I used the white lines on the outside as my marker.

There's a few different lines I've used for turn 9. It really depends on the situation. Turn 9 is easy to get lost because there isn't a whole lot of reference points out there.

Talk to me a bit at the next trackday, and we'll do some chalk-talk about it.

There's a few different lines I've used for turn 9. It really depends on the situation. Turn 9 is easy to get lost because there isn't a whole lot of reference points out there.

Talk to me a bit at the next trackday, and we'll do some chalk-talk about it.

Sounds good, thanks!

I'm just hoping to stay on the bike and on the track... :)

I'm just hoping to stay on the bike and on the track... :)

good plan!:dollar

The new suit feels so much better!

The new suit feels so much better!

wow... i r smart....

i JUST NOW realized that your name is more then just some radom letters......:crash

Lol, it used to be my gamertag on XBL but I got tired of listening to people try to pronounce it for the first minute of every round... Though it's funny to hear people with the new one... XSV


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Im heading up to gmr tomorrow morining with some buddies from the r6 forum.

What time in the morning? I may have a window of time to get away and do a run.

What time in the morning? I may have a window of time to get away and do a run.

Im not sure what time im going to be there. the guys im riding with is leaving san diego at 730 so i cant give you a time grom i wish could give you at time.

Doc, you got PM!

hey trackpimp .dustin right?. mind to help me out too? was getting a good line back in november .. got even better and finally went down in march..( i was getting smooth out there too.) that video is a good start.

I'll ride with anyone, and chalk-talk with anyone. All you gotta do is come ask ;)

It's raining....WTF!?

I'll ride with anyone, and chalk-talk with anyone. All you gotta do is come ask ;)

Hahaha..'cause sometimes ya ain't a Pimp but just a Ho. hahaha

OK...C/O, Brent, James, V2anFNJ, Endo, Dcman, Chapu headed out for a 6 hour tour of Diego canyons and valleys...oooooh yeeeeah....and have on the new custom C.F. can w/ short pipe via Brent...loud as fvck.

Catch up wit ya biatches wit pics later:flex:

It's raining....WTF!?

Hey Griz...you're buddy in Sonora came on board Dragon:fact

Get his ass to the track with you:flex:

Hey Griz...you're buddy in Sonora came on board Dragon:fact

Get his ass to the track with you:flex:

he PM you? dont see him on the member list. ill work on getting him there. if its who i think it is, i just sold him a suit but he needs the rest of the gear first....


another random question:
who has named their bike and what did you name her?

he PM you? dont see him on the member list. ill work on getting him there. if its who i think it is, i just sold him a suit but he needs the rest of the gear first....


another random question:
who has named their bike and what did you name her?

:flex: her name is dumb ho (like the gardening tool)

Hey dav, someone needs to claim the donation I made to dragons on paypal...

Hey dav, someone needs to claim the donation I made to dragons on paypal...

Donation?

Donation?

some members of the dragon squadron fall on some rough times and the squadron helped those members out with some free decals to make their bikes legit :flex:

brotherhood doing what they do best.... being brothers

Hahaha..'cause sometimes ya ain't a Pimp but just a Ho. hahaha

OK...C/O, Brent, James, V2anFNJ, Endo, Dcman, Chapu headed out for a 6 hour tour of Diego canyons and valleys...oooooh yeeeeah....and have on the new custom C.F. can w/ short pipe via Brent...loud as fvck.

Catch up wit ya biatches wit pics later:flex:


Heres one of the two i took had fun finally meeting some dragons

David: ur bike sounds mean!! :D great guy.

Gilman: Thanks for looking out sorry to keep you riding slow waiting for my arse :D much much love.

Everyone else: Ur so freaking sexy :D nice nice.

Looking fwd to another ride with you.


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Yeah, great ride with or without my stickers! :butt

Good to meet all my squadron brothers! :epimp

Btw i need a chatterbox anyone got an extra and want to sell lmk thanks.

Ok so i got these @ http://hwy94photo.com don't think i left anyone out if i did sorry hehe :D


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nice pics

Heres one of the two i took had fun finally meeting some dragons

David: ur bike sounds mean!! :D great guy.

Gilman: Thanks for looking out sorry to keep you riding slow waiting for my arse :D much much love.

Everyone else: Ur so freaking sexy :D nice nice.

Looking fwd to another ride with you.


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ok, who is who? lol
1. thank god im not the only one in a white suit.
2. why do i think im one of the youngest?

i wish i could hit the twisies with ya.

i have a Sony A300 DSLR camera i will bring to the track, is there a dragon that happens to be a good photgrapher...? he/she gonna be there?

Donation?

Mrs. C/O needs to pull the recent decal Payfoul money and transfer.
It's not about the money to me, so not an issue. I'd just assume offer all the decals for free if it were realistic. Love the brotherhood:flex:

i sent a spearate payment for the other stuff, like garages and to help get the tshirts along. anything i can do to help. looks like the local dragin and i are driving down together(if he can make it to the trackday), much safer!


also, premium membership still doesnt work...hmmmm....

ok, who is who? lol
1. thank god im not the only one in a white suit.
2. why do i think im one of the youngest?

i wish i could hit the twisies with ya.

i have a Sony A300 DSLR camera i will bring to the track, is there a dragon that happens to be a good photgrapher...? he/she gonna be there?

Thanks for the effort Alex "Chapu"...nicely done.:flex:

1. L to R: Zach "ZWP", James "Gilman" (you scare me in pics bro and ya know I love ya), Brent "bsgesch", David C/O, Verlon "V2daFNJ", Robert "Endo77", Wesley "dcman04"

2. Dragon has quality guys from 18 - 50+ y/o. Top notch gents who ride to the same calibre. Very glad to call you all my Bruddas:fact

Track has a camera guy.

he PM you? dont see him on the member list. ill work on getting him there. if its who i think it is, i just sold him a suit but he needs the rest of the gear first....


another random question:
who has named their bike and what did you name her?

Yep...same Brudda Griz. Lexi has been working his ass off and hasn't updated in a few days...as well as communicate on forum as usual. He has been dealing with job transition, but holding his own.

"La Fonda"...my black fire beauty:flex:

Hey Chapu....yeah she sounds very nice with the new custom carbon fiber can and Ak. Ti midpipe via Brent:bow...plus picked up a few HP vs. high mount:fact

Btw i need a chatterbox anyone got an extra and want to sell lmk thanks.

As much as I am surprised to say it...yep, we all need CB for many reasons.
James, just promise you won't yap in my ear all day long:hammer:

As much as I am surprised to say it...yep, we all need CB for many reasons.
James, just promise you won't yap in my ear all day long:hammer:

Yeah its just ezr doing a group ride like that and being able to talk without stoping cops road hazards well same thang hehe all of that good stuff

Sweet, I don't know his username but he Is a good guy, glad he joined!

Hold the phone....Endo...aka Robert...is the guy in white? Great, 2 Roberts in white suits...And we have the same bike...

Sweet, I don't know his username but he Is a good guy, glad he joined!

Hold the phone....Endo...aka Robert...is the guy in white? Great, 2 Roberts in white suits...And we have the same bike...

OK, now you are sounding like Gilman:hammer:

Oh..BTW...your local buddy is:
jreyes27
Jordan
2000 R1
Sonora, CA

Looking forward to meeting you both!

OK, now you are sounding like Gilman:hammer:

Oh..BTW...your local buddy is:
jreyes27
Jordan
2000 R1
Sonora, CA

Looking forward to meeting you both!

lol, that's him... I learned a lot on that bike, pics of her before I crashed in BOTM somewhere.

Speaking gilman, that's a killer suit! Read an article about it while I was on that fire.

Alex, great job picking up those pics off the other site. :thumbup
Nice meeting the new faces and seeing the familiar ones.
Thanks David for your hospitality and for leading the ride. 230 miles. Yikes. :bow

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Endo...aka Robert...is the guy in white? Great, 2 Roberts in white suits...And we have the same bike...

To quote a line from MIB... "The difference between you and me is... I make this look goooood!" :hammer::hammer:

But in all seriousness, I would just say that we both must have great taste. :flex: :thumbup

As it is my custom I get up pretty early. I woke on Sunday after staying up late watching Last Man Standing, pulled on my lid and fired the iPod. I keep a random play list. Strains of "come together" was being piped into my head as I threw a leg over at 5:30am.

Jumping up onto the I-8 East I was promptly greeted by CHP lights. An indication of how the rest of the day would play out. CHP car was swerving across all 4 lanes and finally came to a stop. Years are clicking by. I switched off the bike pulled my gloves and lid. Opened the trunk and made phone call from the #2 lane! Had to tell my riding buddy I might be a tick or two late. Then without warning the CHP just turns off the lights and takes off. I stand my ground. Replaced my phone closed and double checked the trunk was locked. Put on my helmet. Added my gloves and fired the R1.

Turns out my riding buddy was late. Something about feeding his friends dog. Lamest excuse in the book....the dog ate my homework...LOL.

So the 6:00am meet got pushed to 6:30. We bagged about 97 miles before I split at 8:00am for Point Loma. Stopping at MCRD for cheap fuel I made another motorcycle friend.

Met up at DavidSFC's house. The usual suspects were all standing outside. Brent, David, and Verlon. Shook hands all around. Confirmed Chatterbox settings with V2daFNJ, and called Endo77 and dcman04 to inform them that we were in route.

At the meeting point I was stoked to see that ZWP came out! Zach is so cool in that laided back kind of way. It was nice to finally meet him. Alex, Chapu was there looking a little concerned. I shook his hand and we exchanged greetings. Endo77 who I have dubed "White Knight" had dcman04 in tow. Bent took the pictures and away we went.

Chapu, no worries on riding your ride. You did everything right! From corner entry speed to wise passing. It was my pleasure to see you out there enjoying your machine. Nice work on getting the HWY 94 stuff! Please come out again in the future. Also don't forget to bump me an email address via PM so I can put together some free time rides for you like we talked about.

Guy's sorry I had to cut out a bit early on the rest of the ride. The press of Family Life can cut into a single mans game of fun on a motorcycle for hours on end.

Let's ride again. One of my favorite comments of the day came from the penut gallary...when we were at the first gas stop. Someone from the big group off to the left of our group photo was like, "Wow, look at all those R-1's! Those are sweet bikes."

-Gilman

Because R1's are sweet bikes!

On a side note, I do have a chatterbox available for desiring Dragon. I never really liked it that much. I am sure we can work out a sweet deal (ie free). Along with my leathers, it is packed right now, but I'll dig it out.

......One of my favorite comments of the day came from the penut gallary...when we were at the first gas stop. Someone from the big group off to the left of our group photo was like, "Wow, look at all those R-1's! Those are sweet bikes."

-Gilman

Hahaha...Dat's right:fact:flex:

Hey David, You wanna do Montezuma tomorrow? I have a chance to head down there, not 100% sure if im going to yet. Put a bid on some boots for the Trackday and now i have to pinch some pennies after paying for the AC DC concert. Bloody expensive

a couple of buddies and I went to play at Buttonwillow yesterday! Here's a couple of vids!

http://vimeo.com/6251339
http://vimeo.com/6250089

Very cool! I like the second vid better, it's more close up.

and another ;)
http://vimeo.com/6254208

Nice! What bike are you on R1?

Stay the night 'cause ya got a place to stay. 6 hours out on one of our rides is different than GMR...just ask Brent.
I don't want you riding back exhausted.

Hey Brent, Is riding 6 hours on one of their rides different than GMR? :lol

nah.. left the R1 at home this time.. Didn't have tires mounted on it yet, and want to sell the OEM tires off of them.

lol, my buddy (rides an 07 R6s) was working on a house (VP of a custom decorative concrete company) right next to my route for work this morning and sent me the following text...

"Amber sounds sweet screaming up the grade...you can tell the crazy bitch has a deep throat..."

my bike was named Amber after the "cutthroat bitch" from the show House....lol.

edited due to finding the answer

Because R1's are sweet bikes!

On a side note, I do have a chatterbox available for desiring Dragon. I never really liked it that much. I am sure we can work out a sweet deal (ie free). Along with my leathers, it is packed right now, but I'll dig it out.


Whaaat hehe let me know if u find and let's work something out :)

Easy Grommy:2bitchsla..I love GMR...Brent was the one that said he hadn't been on a bike for that long in quite a while and that he was prolly going to feel it Monday.:fact

A long tour of mountains, canyons and desert is different than freeway combined with laps......not better or worse, just different. Get you ass down here and we'll show ya Cupcake:flex:

Don't get your panties bunched up fattass. I was more joking on the ask Brent part, just struck me funny. Thus the lol sign.
I'm looking foward to exploring some roads with you guys, actually I'd like to hit up that road Brent did in Palm Springs. What say you guys?

I'm looking foward to exploring some roads with you guys. What say you guys?

Grom111, It'd be a blast to have you down. Unlike David I prefer early AM's. I find it lends itself to logging more miles shall I say...."UNDETECTED" :sneaky

-Gilman

Grom111, It'd be a blast to have you down. Unlike David I prefer early AM's. I find it lends itself to logging more miles shall I say...."UNDETECTED" :sneaky

-Gilman

I told ya he's a ninja :vanish

Really Grom...and you're lookin' so good with your girlish figure these days:2bitchsla My 9 month stint at desk job f'n sucked, but working that out.

As far as timing....sorry James nobody else wanted to leave at 4 in the morning. Everyone seemed to like the 9 am meet down south.

Don't fvck with me today...I'm about ready to:saw: a few people at my day job.:dundun:

lol good stuff David. The fact that we are both fatasses doesn't negate that you are still a fatass. :hammer: Chill out homie :lol and stop being so sensitive. Keep putting your eye on the prize (Track day :sneaky)

I'm with you on that one James for an early run. 'You snooze you lose', 'Early bird catches the worm' Those are wise words lol

As far as timing....sorry James nobody else wanted to leave at 4 in the morning. Everyone seemed to like the 9 am meet down south.

I know I am more likely to go if the kickstands are up around 9:00. :fact I wake up early enough through the week, it's hard to get motivated to get up that early on a weekend. Maybe if it's a trackday, I'll get up an moving by 6:00. :lol

our meets usually dont start until around 11 but we usually hit several different river canyons and occasionally another state.

Anyone on myspace or facebook?
Robert mendosa

lol good stuff David. The fact that we are both fatasses doesn't negate that you are still a fatass. :hammer: Chill out homie :lol and stop being so sensitive. Keep putting your eye on the prize (Track day :sneaky)

I'm with you on that one James for an early run. 'You snooze you lose', 'Early bird catches the worm' Those are wise words lol

I like to sleep, but when i realize how much of the day has already gone by when i sleep in, it kinda makes me wanna get up earlier... too bad i still sleep in :crash

our meets usually dont start until around 11 but we usually hit several different river canyons and occasionally another state.

Anyone on myspace or facebook?
Robert mendosa

i got a myspace... but i dont remeber my screen name... or my password...

i use it :noalot:no......

OK..now my day from hell is complete. Mrs. C/O just ripped out part of the kitchen wall and found the source of the mystery water problem in the house.

A nice little spray of water in a pipeline that evidently has been there for awhile. I have wanted to tear this place down to the bearing wall....but wasn't thinking right now:dundun:

Any Dragon gotta f'n bulldozer:crash....or perhaps a :tank:

Heeeeeyyy Giiiillmaaan...could you send a Tomahawk this way. Just give me 5 mins heads up so I can get the bike, wife and Akitas out first.

Lol, I have a dozer...well, technically it belongs to uncle Sam but who's watchin right?


I'm sore... My captain decided yesterday was going to be "Chainsaw Appreciation Day".... we did all of our project work without saws...a 50' dead tree (snag) is a bitch to fall with an axe on a steep slope!

i am a little man full of energy... next best thing to a bulldoser... just give me a (smaller) sledge hammer and we can call it a nite

i am a little man full of energy... next best thing to a bulldoser... just give me a (smaller) sledge hammer and we can call it a nite

Hey 'lil Brudda...despite your size, I'm quite sure you could throw to hammers at the same time:flex:

Had an awesome time with you all on Sunday. It wasn't a rowdy bunch but we turned some heads(when we stopped at the bottom of Sunrise). I am down to go again anytime!

Great meeting you all(finally). Till next time

Had an awesome time with you all on Sunday

+1:thumbup Next time, I hopefully won't have any prior engagements, and can continue on to run through Banner and Montezuma with ya.

David, James, and Brent: Was awesome seeing you guys again. Love riding with you guys. I'm definitely glad that I have more kickazz people to rip with.

Vernon, Zach, and Chapu: Was great to meet all of you. I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune, Vernon, but I am glad that it sounds like you came out alright.

Wes: Always fun shredding with ya. :rock

We should do this again real soon. :drevil:

Grom111, It'd be a blast to have you down. Unlike David I prefer early AM's. I find it lends itself to logging more miles shall I say...."UNDETECTED" :sneaky

-Gilman

I love riding early... It's cooler, clearer and it feels like you are cheating everyone else out of riding.

OK..now my day from hell is complete. Mrs. C/O just ripped out part of the kitchen wall and found the source of the mystery water problem in the house.

A nice little spray of water in a pipeline that evidently has been there for awhile. I have wanted to tear this place down to the bearing wall....but wasn't thinking right now:dundun:

Any Dragon gotta f'n bulldozer:crash....or perhaps a :tank:

Heeeeeyyy Giiiillmaaan...could you send a Tomahawk this way. Just give me 5 mins heads up so I can get the bike, wife and Akitas out first.

I'm roughly the size of a :tank:

lol good stuff David. The fact that we are both fatasses doesn't negate that you are still a fatass. :hammer: Chill out homie :lol and stop being so sensitive. Keep putting your eye on the prize (Track day :sneaky)

I'm with you on that one James for an early run. 'You snooze you lose', 'Early bird catches the worm' Those are wise words lol

Hey if you guys need someone to hang out with to feel skinnier... I am available. This pic was taken of me... and let me say right now... I am less than pleased. I think I am going to have to throw my dreams of buying a track suit out the window and focus on a Chubaka costume and join a frickin Circus!
http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab336/bravechamp70/MikeRidin.jpg

The jacket is a 3xl jerks...

I know I am more likely to go if the kickstands are up around 9:00. :fact I wake up early enough through the week, it's hard to get motivated to get up that early on a weekend. Maybe if it's a trackday, I'll get up an moving by 6:00. :lol

Yep..gates open at 6:30 and get ready to rock:fact

I'll ride with anyone, and chalk-talk with anyone. All you gotta do is come ask ;)

im gonna take u up on that offer:sneaky

im gonna take u up on that offer:sneaky

Dustin is a bike stud and hooks us Dragons up:bow

PLEASE don't try and chase him around the track....you lose:fact

Dustin is a bike stud and hooks us Dragons up:bow

PLEASE don't try and chase him around the track....you lose:fact

+1:thumbup He passed me on my R1, in turn 8 at Big Willow, while he was on his R6. Talk about a humbling experience. :bow

you guys are funny!

I've got one.. I remember several years ago at a Reg Pridmore's school.. I was "hauling ass" in turn 8 on a 600, when Reg passed me on the outside on a VFR with a passenger.. Now THAT was a humbling experience:)

you guys are funny!

I've got one.. I remember several years ago at a Reg Pridmore's school.. I was "hauling ass" in turn 8 on a 600, when Reg passed me on the outside on a VFR with a passenger.. Now THAT was a humbling experience:)

I guess just like in everything else... There's always somebody bigger, badder, and faster. :flex: That is why it is key to ride your own ride, and not worry about keeping up with the "other guy." :fact

Again, if I stay on the bike all day... Mission acomplished!

Hey Michael...already can tell you are a good soul and great Dragon:flex:

Grommy just likes to give me shiate, as he is one of the elders as well. He's just sad that I'm about ready to take him on his "GMR hood":flex:....and I have only been there 3X vs. his 20 years.

Get ready for next round Cupcake:finger:gengar:

Good luck keeping up with grom, Ill be behind him doing the same seeing you disappear in my mirrors. :flex:

I guess just like in everything else... There's always somebody bigger, badder, and faster. :flex: That is why it is key to ride your own ride, and not worry about keeping up with the "other guy." :fact

+1 Still hurts your feelings, though!

Yep..gates open at 6:30 and get ready to rock:fact

The only thing that sucks is I am pretty efficient at getting set up, checked in, and teched, but you still have to wait for the rider meeting. A lot of times that is not until 8 or so, that time in between there seems like a lifetime!

Good luck keeping up with grom, Ill be behind him doing the same seeing you disappear in my mirrors. :flex:

Actually I don't think anyone can touch Grommy on GMR...at least that I know of:fact

As far as you Noobs....we'll see about that:sneaky

In all reality I don't give a flyin' fvck, as I'm quite content doin' what I do......havin' a good 'ol time:flex:

AT (asphalt tharapy) comes in many forms:fact

Yeah, great ride with or without my stickers! :butt
good to meet all my squadron brothers! :epimp

Zach, was awsome to have you along. Look forward to having you around for more rides.

As much as I am surprised to say it...yep, we all need CB for many reasons.
James, just promise you won't yap in my ear all day long:hammer:
The only words I typically say over and over are: CHP!! CHP!! CHP!! CHP!!

Speaking gilman, that's a killer suit! Read an article about it while I was on that fire.

Thanks, I have yet to see anyone else sporting one. But mostlikely the reason is they can't take the heat that comes with the suit. Like everything there are ups and downs. Women love it. So do guys that like guys. So that kinda sucks.

Alex, great job picking up those pics off the other site. :thumbup
Nice meeting the new faces and seeing the familiar ones.
Thanks David for your hospitality and for leading the ride. 230 miles. Yikes. :bow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/bsgesch/24Aug09-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/bsgesch/24Aug09-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/bsgesch/24Aug09-3.jpg

Brent nice to have you down. We'll have to do it again.

Because R1's are sweet bikes!

On a side note, I do have a chatterbox available for desiring Dragon. I never really liked it that much. I am sure we can work out a sweet deal (ie free). Along with my leathers, it is packed right now, but I'll dig it out.

WOW! Sweet deal on a Chatterbox. Very nice of you to post that offer. I bet your PM box is still growing!!

Very cool! I like the second vid better, it's more close up.

Grom111, I agree with that statement.

Hey Brent, Is riding 6 hours on one of their rides different than GMR? :lol

Of course it's different! GMR ROCKS! I can never get enough of that road. And all the good friends I made as a result of riding up there. :fact

I told ya he's a ninja :vanish

If you can't see the Ninja does that mean he's still fast?

I'm with you on that one James for an early run. 'You snooze you lose', 'Early bird catches the worm' Those are wise words lol

I hope you will be soon. I'll show you a few roads that squiggle more then a worm on a hot frying pan!

Had an awesome time with you all on Sunday. It wasn't a rowdy bunch but we turned some heads(when we stopped at the bottom of Sunrise). I am down to go again anytime!

Great meeting you all(finally). Till next time

Wes, let's do it again. Encore!!

+1:thumbup Next time, I hopefully won't have any prior engagements, and can continue on to run through Banner and Montezuma with ya.

David, James, and Brent: Was awesome seeing you guys again. Love riding with you guys. I'm definitely glad that I have more kickazz people to rip with.

Vernon, Zach, and Chapu: Was great to meet all of you. I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune, Vernon, but I am glad that it sounds like you came out alright.

Wes: Always fun shredding with ya. :rock

We should do this again real soon. :drevil:

Yes, I agree. Maybe finish it up with a BBQ?

I love riding early... It's cooler, clearer and it feels like you are cheating everyone else out of riding.

More then that I love cheating CHP out of a fine peice of ticket writting.

you guys are funny!

I've got one.. I remember several years ago at a Reg Pridmore's school.. I was "hauling ass" in turn 8 on a 600, when Reg passed me on the outside on a VFR with a passenger.. Now THAT was a humbling experience:)

Reg Pridmore is slow by most standards in GP or WSBC or even AMA. So I guess that puts me in "Snail on a saltbed" status of S L O W !!

The only thing that sucks is I am pretty efficient at getting set up, checked in, and teched, but you still have to wait for the rider meeting. A lot of times that is not until 8 or so, that time in between there seems like a lifetime!

I use that time to drink and thank about what I want to work on with regard to my body position and lines on the track. It's not wasted on me.

-Gilman

Yes, I agree. Maybe finish it up with a BBQ?

-Gilman

+1:thumbup A BBQ would be a great idea.

hey Dragons, spcial request:

jreyes27 needs a set of boots for the track. looking for size US 9 (i think thats 43 EU...) with no color prefrence. his suit is black and his bike is black/copper. if you see any deals (or find something in a closet) PM me or him and we will figure something out.

He will need a back protector for the day too... Loaners would be greatly appreciated!

thanks dragons,
Griz

hey Dragons, spcial request:

jreyes27 needs a set of boots for the track. looking for size US 9 (i think thats 43 EU...) with no color prefrence. his suit is black and his bike is black/copper. if you see any deals (or find something in a closet) PM me or him and we will figure something out.

thanks dragons,
Griz

here you go
http://forums.13x.com/showthread.php?t=222215
http://www.r6central.com/forums/gear-other-items-sale/30351-sidi-boots-tecknic-jacket.html
http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96945

let me know if you need more. i like looking for sales

Yeah, great ride with or without my stickers! :butt

Good to meet all my squadron brothers! :epimp

Hey, could you please PM me on your opinion on the stickers? I'd really appreciate your feedback as this is a topic I would like to talk to all the CO's about soon.

Thanks in advance! :thumbup

Lots of good deals on that site!

oh yeah! i stay on that site

I think I just found new boots for myself, thanks Doc

Hey, could you please PM me on your opinion on the stickers? I'd really appreciate your feedback as this is a topic I would like to talk to all the CO's about soon.

Thanks in advance! :thumbup

Zach originally thought we were a bunch of guys wearing vests and patches:no

I already have his 9" pink Dragon Emblem for his windscreen ordered....J/K ZWP.

Come riding with us this weekend....I'll bring an itty bitty black R1-014.
Looking forward to seeing ya again Brudda.:flex:

I saw that Cyclegear is having an after-hours sale pretty soon. Frank Thomas Leathers for like $399.. and good deals on other stuff too. I believe its sept 2nd

let me know if you need more. i like looking for sales

doc g if worse comes to worse i have a set i can LOAN him for the track... but he has to come get it and i will NEED them the next day... if you cant find him a pair of course

ur not coming on the 18th? i think he would rather buy a pair since he has a suit now.

if worse comes to worse and he cant get a pair by then... i will be happy to loan him mine so that he wont miss out on the track day... and i cant go... not just yet... my family is still hurting a little bit on $$...

ill let him know. im stuck covering another station ATM, damn park guys lit a fire they cant control...way to go ****ers... id hate to be the public relations guy on that one!

It smells like fish in here..... I'M BAAAAAACK

:scared

welcome back

Thanks buddy :rock

Thanks buddy :rock

how is that chatterbox treating u?

Good of course, I think i'm going to upgrade to the bluetooth one soon though... Grom has officially convinced me :lol But it def. was a great deal i got from you :) Thanks again!!!

have fun with that bluetooth one... i have heard many of bad things about them... so i shall keep what i got... no upgrade required

Really?? Enlighten me :lol I've heard nothing but good stuff about them... But i'm curious what you've heard about them... Now you have my attention :lol

i heard that a good amount of phones can not connect to it via bluetooth and the ipods that have bluetooth cant connect either... maybe they have fixed this idk... and that you get ALOT of static or cut off if there are mulitiple bluetooth devices within x amount of feet (ie the car next to you that has bluetooth headset) but these are only what i heard... and i also have never been a fan of bluetooth

hmmm.... I'm going to be doing some more research now... good lookin out :thumbup

also there arent any settings you can access for your bluetooth besides on/off

but i hope that if you get it you are happy with it

alright alright... one of my co workers just played a joke on me

I am active duty navy... i have been in for almost 7 years... i am about to re-enlist for another 4 years... i currently work in an administration job... and i have a few others within my office that like to leave their computer unlocked (most of these guys hate imperlist and communist) so i changed their desktop background into a picture of the japanese imperial navy during the battle of midway... his revenge is

he send the army recruiter an email under my name and number... so i get this call from some women... my wife got upset saying who is this girl calling you and what does she want while im talking to her (my wife a mexican with all fo the chicana attitude) so i tell the recruiter i had no interest in joining the army... and she said i sent an email out asking for more info...

now wife got a little upset... and i get had... no booty for me tonite

and i bet that wasnt even the goal of their joke

I was pretty much set on getting it... But now i'm doing a little bit of research on them... Thanks again man :rock

Lexi, what kind of phone do you have. I know someone with the bluetooth chatterbox. I0f I can find someone with the same phone, I'll see if we can get them to connect so you have a little advance info before purchasing.

Lexi, what kind of phone do you have. I know someone with the bluetooth chatterbox. I0f I can find someone with the same phone, I'll see if we can get them to connect so you have a little advance info before purchasing.

nice catch...

anyways... time for some beauty sleep... that and my daughter is getting fussy.... l8r all

edited for flyer that is attached... i think i will be there

Lexi, what kind of phone do you have. I know someone with the bluetooth chatterbox. I0f I can find someone with the same phone, I'll see if we can get them to connect so you have a little advance info before purchasing.

I have the iphone... As much as i honestly appreciate your offer to help me i doubt i'll ever be connecting my phone to the chatterbox... When i'm out riding... I'm out riding... thats my time away from the rest of my BS :lol


If you happen to know anyone with a bluetooth chatterbox that is using an ipod with the bluetooth adapter connected to it... That's what i'll be doing... Does that make any sense to you? Cuz i think i just confused myself :lol

nice catch...

anyways... time for some beauty sleep... that and my daughter is getting fussy.... l8r all

Night brudda :hellobye

I haven't heard of any problems with the blue tooth CB except if you don't have your mouth close to the mic. What settings are you talking about that you cannot control?

I haven't had a problem with my phone. I can call from the box, answer from the box, turn it up or down. You sure they haven't just been misguided on the knowhows of the CB?

Grom even has (888)hot-dick on speed dial from his chatterbox :fact

Not here to discount anything Joe is saying. I can understand how what he is relaying very well is most likely the case for the person he is talking about.

Yet I have several friends that rely on the chatterbox with bluetooth to protect their DL from CHP by connecting their RD's to the chatterbox wirelessly.

They use generic adapters to do this. Has been very reliable for them. Of course you can do the same thing with a phone. Not something I would want to do.

-Gilman

Grom even has (888)hot-dick on speed dial from his chatterbox :fact

:fact...oops I mean No way, liar. Unless it's Hot Gilman and his leather strip show! :lol

You need an adapter to play music for the CB

:fact...oops I mean No way, liar. Unless it's Hot Gilman and his leather strip show! :lol

You need an adapter to play music for the CB

Man you are more then welcome to put my number on speed dial.

Yes, you have to put a bluetooth adapter on the bottom of your iPod and sync it to the Chatterbox or do like I do and just run a wire up from the pocket of my suit to the Audio Jack on my non-bluetooth equipped chatterbox.

-Gilman

If anyone has a chatter box that they are willing to sell due to a recent upgrade I would be interested.

I have the iphone... As much as i honestly appreciate your offer to help me i doubt i'll ever be connecting my phone to the chatterbox... When i'm out riding... I'm out riding... thats my time away from the rest of my BS :lol


If you happen to know anyone with a bluetooth chatterbox that is using an ipod with the bluetooth adapter connected to it... That's what i'll be doing... Does that make any sense to you? Cuz i think i just confused myself :lol

I thought your soul purpose in talking about connecting a bluetooth chatterbox was to do it to a phone. However, that makes a lot of sense, not wanting to be bothered while riding. I can fully appreciate that. Of course, I have an iPhone as well, and you may be able to connect it to the chatterbox and use the iPod app to listen to your tunes. I can investigate that too if you'd like.

Endo77, yes anything that is output from your iPhone can be sent over the bluetooth link. To include apps that act as GPS turn by turn directions done in voice. Think about how handy that might be.

Another option is to use a combination of wireless and wired connections to pipe in all the inputs you want. Use the wired output jack on you iPhone to take calls or get music / directions. Use the bluetooth to sync your RD to know when CHP is in your neck of the woods etc.

Some guys I know use the cell phone to cover the distance the CB function of the Chatterbox can't handle. Typically distances of over 5 miles. Using the phone to get close to one another to cord. meet up points etc. then kill the phone call and switch to CB once you have line of sight.

-Gilman

I saw one of Gilman's buddies out at Santa Ysabel that had the set up I'm going to set up:

CB (bluetooth) for communication among the crew....keep everyone informed.

Wireless music...gotta rock to Metallica, Ozzy, Sound Garden, etc.

Wireless RD....save the planet from not wanted paper.

Fvck the phone. I'll check in with Mrs. C/O half way into ride....don't give a shiate about speaking with anyone else other than who I'm riding with.

:fact...oops I mean No way, liar. Unless it's Hot Gilman and his leather strip show! :lol

You need an adapter to play music for the CB

:lol:lol:lol

I know i need the BT adapter... I actually already have one for my ipod though... So i'll just throw that bad boy on my Iphone and i'll have a complete set up :)

If anyone has a chatter box that they are willing to sell due to a recent upgrade I would be interested.

I'll be contacting you soon :thumbup

I thought your soul purpose in talking about connecting a bluetooth chatterbox was to do it to a phone. However, that makes a lot of sense, not wanting to be bothered while riding. I can fully appreciate that. Of course, I have an iPhone as well, and you may be able to connect it to the chatterbox and use the iPod app to listen to your tunes. I can investigate that too if you'd like.

I can connect my iphone to my current chatterbox via an AUX cable... The thing with the BT adapter piece is it just makes life easier and it's one less wire... But being the iphone i'm sure you can fully appreciate all the wonderful music apps that you can pic and stream while riding!!! I know i use quite a few :rock :rock Thanks for offering assistance though brudda :rock


Some guys I know use the cell phone to cover the distance the CB function of the Chatterbox can't handle. Typically distances of over 5 miles. Using the phone to get close to one another to cord. meet up points etc. then kill the phone call and switch to CB once you have line of sight.

-Gilman


Now that sounds like a great idea!!! :fact

The iPhone won't stream music to a chatterbox?

Nvm, I was behind on posts...lol
damn iPhone

It does with this nifty little gadget :sneaky

This isn't the EXACT one i have... Mine's a sony... but it's the same shit :lol


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9274778&st=bluetooth+ipod&type=product&id=1218072893837

Endo77, yes anything that is output from your iPhone can be sent over the bluetooth link. To include apps that act as GPS turn by turn directions done in voice. Think about how handy that might be.

Another option is to use a combination of wireless and wired connections to pipe in all the inputs you want. Use the wired output jack on you iPhone to take calls or get music / directions. Use the bluetooth to sync your RD to know when CHP is in your neck of the woods etc.

Some guys I know use the cell phone to cover the distance the CB function of the Chatterbox can't handle. Typically distances of over 5 miles. Using the phone to get close to one another to cord. meet up points etc. then kill the phone call and switch to CB once you have line of sight.
-Gilman

OK, good point G.:fact So I will include phone as well....and then when my Grandmother calls to say she has stew for me when I get back, I'm informed:hammer:

OK, good point G.:fact So I will include phone as well....and then when my Grandmother calls to say she has stew for me when I get back, I'm informed:hammer:

or...... When my ex calls to bitch about something the only way to get rid of her is to shoot the bitch... Cuz my only current get away is riding...

or...... When my ex calls to bitch about something the only way to get rid of her is to shoot the bitch... Cuz my only current get away is riding...

Slip her something and set her up with Sal....you know he would enjoy that.
Kidding, kidding, kidding...not on his end though. Sick bastad.

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol



I'm going to slip her something and then watch her "slip" off the edge of a HUGE cliff :crash

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol



I'm going to slip her something and then watch her "slip" off the edge of a HUGE cliff :crash

Easy tiger....let the biatch melt herself down...without you included:fact

Rest assured, I'll keep you busy again with Dragon stuff and riding.

Welcome back Lexi:flex:

Peek a boo!!!!

later today i will link where i read my reviews... but i do believe it was kneedraggers.com

but i will double check today and post it up

Anyone else excited to ride their motorbikes on the track this weekend?? Dude, I'm super stoked!!

Loading the trailer up tomorrow.. and sticking some fuel/oil into the new generators and breaking them in tomorrow! This is gonna be good times!
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs121.snc1/5211_147636027066_625817066_3359894_2977465_n.jpg

have fun man... wish i were there...

If anyone has a chatter box that they are willing to sell due to a recent upgrade I would be interested.



ME TOO!! haha :D :hammer:

swapped out the heel guards on my bike....black looks 10X better than the blue did!

swapped out the heel guards on my bike....black looks 10X better than the blue did!


While I believe those look really cool, I'd be worried about that thing snagging on my boots as I ride. has this ever happened to you?

the blue ones i had snagged a little, i bitched to the company enough about it (and the fact that the gel coat was a horrible job and the wrong color blue) that they gave me a new set of black ones. the points are all bent in towards the center of the bike. i put then on this morning, they are much better with my riding boots, ill try out my riding pants tomorrow and let ya know. they are about $35, the black is much more subtle and looks much better.


think i just found the perfect mount to put my iphone on the bike. my gloves make it impossible to use it for the phone or ipod purpose but the gps will work nicely....

dispatched to Yosemite....see ya in a few weeks!

dispatched to Yosemite....see ya in a few weeks!

Good luck, Fighter, and thanks for taking care of all of us. It it wasn't for you guys the whole SW US would burn to the ground every few years!

dispatched to Yosemite....see ya in a few weeks!

Good luck Brudda and stay safe. Thanks again for helping this rock we live on:flex:

:machinegu:flame::nforc:

u have got to be kidding me:no...im on a delayed responce waiting for a rookie from another engine to tag along on the trip... not so bad, rookies suck :nforc: but this just so happens to be the guy that has never ridden a sportbike and thinks a Busa is the best bike ever built:scared...its gonna be a long trip...:banghead:

u have got to be kidding me:no...im on a delayed responce waiting for a rookie from another engine to tag along on the trip... not so bad, rookies suck :nforc: but this just so happens to be the guy that has never ridden a sportbike and thinks a Busa is the best bike ever built:scared...its gonna be a long trip...:banghead:

:lol:lol:lol Well you're just gonna have to educate the lost soul:fact

u have got to be kidding me:no...im on a delayed responce waiting for a rookie from another engine to tag along on the trip... not so bad, rookies suck :nforc: but this just so happens to be the guy that has never ridden a sportbike and thinks a Busa is the best bike ever built:scared...its gonna be a long trip...:banghead:

BTW, wen you say your 2000 wrecked and sold...how bad was the bike you sold to Jordon...who is bringing it to the track:dundun:

waiting on dispatch to find their shit.... good thing the fire isnt on our forest...




BTW, wen you say your 2000 wrecked and sold...how bad was the bike you sold to Jordon...who is bringing it to the track:dundun:

it was a very gentle lowside, especialy considering where i crashed. there are pics in my photbucket (grizfyrfyter) and on myspace (www.myspace.com/egopaintballaddict). it was mainly fairing damage. only like $200 to fix the hard parts, needed a new clutch cover, bar ends and brake lever but the exhaust got tore up a little. we are useing Jordans trailer to bring both bike with my 4runner. gonna be a long haul and i have about $5k worth of stereo to keep us entertained...poor bastard, i stink...




http://yosemiteblog.com/2009/08/27/more-shots-of-the-big-oak-flat-road-big-meadow-fire/

sometimes my job is awesome.... sometimes its retarded...

they are not sending me to yosemite to the fire... im going to Mariposa Airport in the water tender to water a helipad for a type 1 (really big) helicopter..:helo:.. basically i will be watering a dirt pad once ever hour and a half at a boring ass airport in the middle of a bum****ed town (cause i grew up there) with and gixxerlover....:saw:

i wont even see the fire but the good news is, i will be there until they stop using the helicopter...

Well, brother, after 5 deployments to the Middle East I can tell you no matter how boring you may think your job may be, it is still a major contribution to the fight. They couldn't do it without you or you know they wouldn't be calling. Stay safe!

lex... got some good news...

the issues with the chatterbox was merely the first few generations... and they (for the most part) have been fixed

Well, brother, after 5 deployments to the Middle East I can tell you no matter how boring you may think your job may be, it is still a major contribution to the fight. They couldn't do it without you or you know they wouldn't be calling. Stay safe!

Zach...you are the most mild mannered Bad Azz I've had the pleasure to meet. House close? We riding this weekend?

Good news, I have signal on my phone! And for the first time in 5 years I get to stay in a hotel at night instead of sleeping on the ground! Gonna be a big bill after 14 days...

Good news, I have signal on my phone! And for the first time in 5 years I get to stay in a hotel at night instead of sleeping on the ground! Gonna be a big bill after 14 days...

do u have to pay the bill?

Yeah, then I get reimbursed with my per dorm after the fire. Get $65 a day for food too...

nice man...

This is what I'm doing fir 70% of the day for the next 2 weeks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2sSkZPAONc

that was today.

Hey guys, this is an example as to why we should all be wearing gear that will protect us from bad shiate. Verlon "V2dafnj" is a great guy and skilled rider.

We were having a kick ass time last weekend safely chasing each other with the rest of the crew. Off camber turn down Banner Grade...known for issues....he was caught off guard. He walked away sad about the bike but no health issues. He'll be at the track with the rebuild.:flex:

It would have been very bad if not geared up...thanks full suit:fact

Bikes can be easily fixed/replaced, but the body...not so much if not prepared.:dundun:

You shoulda seen this guy drag knee in the coolest style before a bad turn:flex:

BTW, we spoke and he wanted to share this with you all as well.

wow!!

V2daFNJ parked his bike inside the canyon wall. Walked away shaking his head with a smile on his face. Took all my ribbing in stride. Stand up guy. I'll ride with him again once that ride of his is all fixed up. I have a few more pics at home I'll add later.

-Gilman

I met him on pally a couple of wkends ago.

V2daFNJ parked his bike inside the canyon wall. Walked away shaking his head with a smile on his face. Took all my ribbing in stride. Stand up guy. I'll ride with him again once that ride of his is all fixed up. I have a few more pics at home I'll add later.

-Gilman

Very stand up Brudda:flex: When I said track, he'll be there 18th:fact
...sooo Master G., after a trip to see his kids, Big Willow baby:flex:

I met him on pally a couple of wkends ago.

Niiiiice...V2 has a killer Dainese goldish full suit...must have been the same Dragon. He's on duty tonight and can't chat:fact

David,

I need to ask you a couple questions.

Don't forget to PM me when your bike is all set up and ready to go.

-Gilman

Hi Gilman

I have to come up with the cash to register it first.

Deena, I was trying to remind you of our HWY 94 deal. This is the off topic thread right? Did I cross post...ah it's getting late.

-Gilman

Deena, I was trying to remind you of our HWY 94 deal. This is the off topic thread right? Did I cross post...ah it's getting late.

-Gilman

No you didn't cross post. I am short of cash right now and have to wait to register my bike. As soon as I do we will go riding.

Deena, I some how missed the word "Register" or took it to mean register for the track as I was just viewing THAT thread. I got it now. :dundun:

We'll talk soon and see ya at the track with my boys Reggie and Preston in tow.

-Gilman

Ok talk to you soon.

wish i lived closer and could make it to some of these rides.

David, just wanted to say thank you again. You're the absolute best.

wish i lived closer and could make it to some of these rides.

Me too

Hey guys, this is an example as to why we should all be wearing gear that will protect us from bad shiate. Verlon "V2dafnj" is a great guy and skilled rider.

We were having a kick ass time last weekend safely chasing each other with the rest of the crew. Off camber turn down Banner Grade...known for issues....he was caught off guard. He walked away sad about the bike but no health issues. He'll be at the track with the rebuild.:flex:

It would have been very bad if not geared up...thanks full suit:fact

Bikes can be easily fixed/replaced, but the body...not so much if not prepared.:dundun:

You shoulda seen this guy drag knee in the coolest style before a bad turn:flex:

BTW, we spoke and he wanted to share this with you all as well.


WOW was this when we where out?? man im glad he is ok, i was behind him on the I94 he does have a really nice style man i really need to get me a suit :S

:fact

Update on the "big meadow" fire in Yosemite. It was 2,200 acres at the end of shift last night and it grew considerably during the night shift. It's currently the highest priority fire in the nation...

David, just wanted to say thank you again. You're the absolute best.


:confused:

I thought I was the best :cryin

I took a killer video of the heavy helicopters. I'll post it to YouTube tonight when I get to the hotel

What's up Bunny? Long time no hear! You can hang out more, I am pretty sure Sal is gone.

Hi Zach,

:lol Yes he's gone. Actually I've just been really busy with school. I'll try to do better.

:epimp

quick story to tell u guys.. ill confess before he post! haha.. so my car broke down yesterday completely.. i think a piston or rod bearing or something.. not sure.. but 2 days ago i let my friend borrow my leather jacket. !! so today i had to get to work..no other car. no jacket. so i rode squid like with no jacket.. but not stupid.. after work I went to walmart to the credit union for a loan for a new car. on my way out.. I SEE DUSTIN( trackpimp i believe) from TRACKDAZ...he calls me over while im pulling out to invite me to trackday!!!:bow:rock.. i told him i was already going and i was from the forum. I mention my squid riding right before he said anything.. and HE TOOK a picture for proof! wearing my tie and everything! hahaha. promise it wont happen again!!had to get to work! this only happened about 45 min ago! So i admit my fault.. :dundun::nforc::2bitchsla:no:bash

it happens.. once in awhile.. Cant wait for track!!:flex:

Pretty funny all is forgiven. Sorry about your cage.

I did something pretty stupid like that too. Full gear and all that but I got off work last night at 1AM. I thought I was going to have to work until 7AM. Wife kids etc all not needing or expecting me I made a break for it.

I rode from 1AM to about 6:30AM this morning. It's different and more challenging at night. I didn't totally dig it but hey it was an easy 328 miles of fun.

Ha Ha on Dustin asking you to the track. I think he is trying to collect all the squids one at a time....:hammer::hammer:

Did he by chance tell you anything about his first ride impressions of the '09 R1? I got a two line teaser in a PM from him last night.

See you at the track, I'll be in a suit, just not a suit coat and tie. :hammer:

-Gilman

quick story to tell u guys.. ill confess before he post! haha.. so my car broke down yesterday completely.. i think a piston or rod bearing or something.. not sure.. but 2 days ago i let my friend borrow my leather jacket. !! so today i had to get to work..no other car. no jacket. so i rode squid like with no jacket.. but not stupid.. after work I went to walmart to the credit union for a loan for a new car. on my way out.. I SEE DUSTIN( trackpimp i believe) from TRACKDAZ...he calls me over while im pulling out to invite me to trackday!!!:bow:rock.. i told him i was already going and i was from the forum. I mention my squid riding right before he said anything.. and HE TOOK a picture for proof! wearing my tie and everything! hahaha. promise it wont happen again!!had to get to work! this only happened about 45 min ago! So i admit my fault.. :dundun::nforc::2bitchsla:no:bash

it happens.. once in awhile.. Cant wait for track!!:flex:

maybe he isnt trying for squids... maybe he seen some talent within you:epimp

maybe he isnt trying for squids... maybe he seen some talent within you:epimp

One of my best tallents is wasting time and money on motorcycles. The only other tallent I have that trumps this one is being know to crash a fair amount!!

When it comes to riding I pretty much just suck.

-Gilman

One of my best tallents is wasting time and money on motorcycles. The only other tallent I have that trumps this one is being know to crash a fair amount!!

When it comes to riding I pretty much just suck.

-Gilman

Don't underestimate yourself. You suck BAD. :crash









j/k :lol:lol:lol

ya must of seen something alright.. a good bike.. lol.. dumb rider.. watever.. it wont happen again. i dont wanna see that pic

....I rode from 1AM to about 6:30AM this morning. It's different and more challenging at night. I didn't totally dig it but hey it was an easy 328 miles of fun.-Gilman

:dundun:...where the fvck did you go G.....I spoke wit ya at midnight before helping Bunny out.

David, started in Greenfield. Landed on the 94 back tracked to Jamul for fuel. Pushed the 94 east. Circle K is 24 hours at Cameron Corners. Re-ran 94. Then back to Circle K. Sunrise. Sunrise. Banner down then up. South 79 to 8 to SD.

No CHP to speak of. I was :makeout it.

Home and in bed by 7AM

-Gilman

what up dragon.

i'm fresh off another idiot cager encounter. i'm tired of doing the smart thing all the time. what's the best way to fight back and come out good? i'm looking for total victory. i swear the only people out here driving that aren't drunk, psycho, clueless or retarted are.....well. i don't know.

what up dragon.

i'm fresh off another idiot cager encounter. i'm tired of doing the smart thing all the time. what's the best way to fight back and come out good? i'm looking for total victory. i swear the only people out here driving that aren't drunk, psycho, clueless or retarted are.....well. i don't know.

Represent the sport bike community well...and if all else fails, throw big ball bearings or have a nice lil chain in hand.:fact

I've had a couple instances where being totally respectful doesn't even work, 'cause the azzholes in the cage don't want to share the road....putting our lives in jeopardy. Dat shiate don't fly:flex:

I think they are just f'n jealous 'cause they are so f'd up, can't ride a bike, pissed at their partner and just miserable souls.:saw:

rocalotopus, what happend man?

I got pinched on my way into work. I find that there is often alot more room on the road so I tucked my left shoulder under the passenger mirror on a big truck for a few feet. Cager wanted to avoid running over a manhole cover as I was splitting traffic. Slipped the clutch and gave a quick rev to get their attention got a jerk of the cagers wheel taking their car to the white line. I took my space back. I bobbed my head to them in thanks and forgot all about it until now.

This stuff happens all the time. It keeps us sharp and on our toes.

Not worth getting mad about and going around busting mirrors or kicking in doors on cars. These types of actions do nothing to endear us to the vast majority of the driving public.

All the best.

-Gilman

Iron ballz, pretty suit G.....nice to hear the AT (asphalt therapy) worked at that hour. You need HID for those moments.

David, started in Greenfield. Landed on the 94 back tracked to Jamul for fuel. Pushed the 94 east. Circle K is 24 hours at Cameron Corners. Re-ran 94. Then back to Circle K. Sunrise. Sunrise. Banner down then up. South 79 to 8 to SD.

No CHP to speak of. I was :makeout it.

Home and in bed by 7AM

-Gilman

Good still no picture proof!! Haha..ya cagers are a dangerous thing.. Getting a little paranoid riding on the streets now.. I can't even ride canyons like I used to.. So I've been keeping it real chill when I ride out there

it was out of utter recoculousness that i'm pissed. some drunk fvcks with iowa plates uselessly changed lanes with me right next to them. (right into me) keep in mind it was dark and i had my HIDs on. basically for you not to notice me your eyes have to be shut.

i scrubbed the brakes and ducked him. moved back over to the left from the right. the whole time a sheriff van is immediately behind us. i'm figuring...great. now this tool is gonna turn right and duck the cop. uh, no. the morons change lanes AGAIN to sit behind me at the next light and talk shit loud enough for me to hear through my helmet and over my exhaust. so i'm stuck a half mile from a turn off with cars behind me and a cop in the mix.

i get out of the light quickish and cruise (almost home) when the car whizzes ahead and sits next to me. again. i do my damnedest not to remove a mirror. eyes up, more gas. red light. i move to the center lane (three lanes now) and fall back to sit next to the sheriff. flip up my shield and tap on the window. nothing--he's on the laptop! finally after about 45 seconds he notices me and rolls down the window. i told him what i could in three seconds. he sorta nodded and gave me a whatever look. the car (jetta turbo) squirts ahead again for no apparent reason. the sheriff follows it into a bar parking lot. i park across the street and watch. didn't see much and decided to bail before i did something dumb.

i've had much worse, including having a midlife crisis dbag tell me to my face he tried to kill me with his pos camry after i confronted him. along with dozens of other inexplicable things. it's just gotten so damn OLD.

i might have to say the hell with it and go track only. and get a dirtbike.......

i am sry to hear about what happened... but you shouldnt let a dumb@$$ get to you like... if i had a penny for all the stupid drivers on the road (including cops) i would be a rich man... but something my dad told me before he got into his accident and dead was this. "if you allow one person to get to you and change the way you think then you just submitted to that person and are no longer the man you were once."

i am not saying you arent a man... but in hopes that you dont do something that you will regret..... or worse yet... make your family suffer for...

i am sry to hear about what happened... but you shouldnt let a dumb@$$ get to you like... if i had a penny for all the stupid drivers on the road (including cops) i would be a rich man... but something my dad told me before he got into his accident and dead was this. "if you allow one person to get to you and change the way you think then you just submitted to that person and are no longer the man you were once."

i am not saying you arent a man... but in hopes that you dont do something that you will regret..... or worse yet... make your family suffer for...

i did the smart thing and went home. it's nothing i haven't seen before. i'm just tired of taking it and liking it

Damn, Gilman, backroads in the middle of the night? Just be careful because that's when the critters start moving around and they just kinda' come from nowhere in the dark. That would be a bad place to do down by yourself at night. I've been back there a few times at night because it's basically my backyard and you can't see s**t, so please be careful.