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krillz

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  1. On 8/14/2019 at 2:34 PM, flyfifer said:

    That is a useful photo !👍

    Looking fwd to your critique.

    It’s better. How much better I think really depends on your helmet. I tried with several, believe it or not the cheaper Joe Rocket was the quietest. The loudest was my daily RF-1200 sad to say. The Icon was in the middle. None is unbearable. With the 2 top vents shut or the visor open it is completely silent. Even at 75 mph. With that being said, I live in North Carolina. It gets hot. So you need Venturi effect or you will die. So if your a visor open rocking sunglasses then it’s really great. I prefer a shut visor and no shades but I always have them. I didn’t want a screen that blocks every bit of air so it works for my long stretches of open road. Feel free to ask. 

  2. Looks ok. I’m not a fan of windscreens to begin with. I’ve had the bike 1 year and the OE screen served well enough. I ALWAYS have ear plugs in. 6-8 hours with the stock screen I’m good. Any longer I start to go nuts. Can’t find peace. The chin bar vent being closed helps but not enough. Took a quick spin and although not perfect in functionality or winning beauty contest this will work fantastic for those really long weekend getaways. My short 3-6 hour rides around local area I’ll swap to the OE in less then 2 minutes. I’m 5’10”  and @ $133 USD it’s worth a shot. 

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  3. Has anyone used a UV blocking  spray on your gear? I’ve had dozens of Jackets and Pants over the years but man my Revit jacket has taken a beating this year. I like the Jacket. Besides the tiny pocket entry. (Pants to). Only 15,000 miles on it and faded more then other Jackets I’ve had way longer. Thanks 

  4. 25 minutes ago, betoney said:

    I live for roads like that, uphill or downhill it doesn't matter, in fact a lot of times I will turn around and ride it in both directions!  😎

    It’s actually 37 miles in one direction, 489 curves 3 mountains. 

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  5. Went from Raleigh to Meadows of Dan Va. Camped and rode from there to Shady Valley TN by way of Blue Ridge Parkway South to 18 south to Sparta to 21/221 west and then 88 to the snake 421. After blasting around the snake 2 up mind you went 133 to 58 west all the way back. Got a little rain but had some pull offs with cover twice. Got real lucky. Mouth of Wilson had more water on the road than I ever seen. I was really impressed of the GT with a passenger. Mind you I only weigh 160 no gear and the wife 120. (I’ll say that for my own safety). My wife didn’t complain at all. The FZ she would have, well has. Great ride. I didn’t take as many pics because I’ve done this ride numerous times. Not 2 up though. 

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  6. 1 hour ago, bugie said:

    GPS doesn't require cellular data or signal so should work the same on your phone as it does on your nuvi

     

    1 hour ago, bugie said:

    GPS doesn't require cellular data or signal so should work the same on your phone as it does on your nuvi

    Sounds like it should. But doesn’t. I’ve never seen anyone turn on, say google maps and route home when there is no service. Doesn’t work where I ride. AT ALL

  7. A cell phone is a horrible idea for me. I ride where there is no service what so ever. I use a nuvi 2555. I also have gloves that work for devices. I’ve rode in the rain while using it  still works  

    Try Garmin Base Camp app on your PC to pre load routes. 

  8. And it’s the biggest button on the bars. A simple 1 button would have been suffice. Not that giant rocker switch. I finally put it on level 2 while going up the Snake 421 Saturday. Water so deep it ripped my feet off the pegs. 

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  9. On 6/14/2019 at 5:33 PM, pgeldz said:

    Hmm, not sure why folks say that.  My GF was totally comfortable. She loved it!  And it's not like we just went for a quick spin...we did 800 miles in a day and a half!  Zero complaints from her.  In fact, when we got home, she wanted to go riding the very next day!

    From my perspective, it didn't even feel like I had a passenger.  All I did was put more air in the tires like the manual says for the heavier load, and turn the preload up 7 clicks on the rear shock.  Load limit on this bike is 395 lbs, and in total, with side bags and top case we were like 330 lbs tops.

    Bike handled great with all the luggage, even at speeds I can't publicly disclose, haha. 

    Couldn't be happier!

    Totally agree. Don’t know who said it’s not great 2 up? Is it perfect?  No. But damn good. My wife is 120 pounds and rides there all the time. I use 7 clicks as well. She said it’s a dream compared to the FZ. 

  10. 18 hours ago, bamarider said:

    I've camped in that town before, but don't remember the name of the campground. I think it was just off the BRP, because we were riding the length of it up to front royal.

    Willville Motorcycle Campground. Fantastic creek side camping. Check it out. 

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  11. 8 hours ago, duhg said:

    Great pavement and little traffic on 16 this weekend.  We rode out from an MSTA event in Sparta.  It was part of a 260 mile loop in which 16 was not the twistiest road (Burke's Garden Rd. was).

    Burke’s garden is very narrow, one way in and out. Beautiful Amish community. I eat there every trip. 

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