Hobbies

[jtelles3993]

[quote source="/post/7898/thread" timestamp="1426506856" author="@exploringcarolina"]Yep, the Wee is a Great bike!!!!! My Wife could not get comfortable on the Wee while two up, so we installed a Russel Day Long Seat. Comfortable seat, too. This photo shows the SV650 front wheel & fender. Lowered the rear by 1" since the front wheel lowered the front 1" to try to maintain original rake & trail. Installed Sonic fork springs and set the mono shock @ maximum pre-load. With the bike lowered 1" front & back, it's easy to get my feet on the ground with the Day Long seat with me at 6' tall. Also installed a DRD Speedo healer to correct the speedometer.
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Sweet looking bikes my NC friend, some very nice mods on that Wee of yours - really dig that color. I picked up a used Russel saddle 3 years ago and really like it, but had Mean City Cycles (Maiden NC) rework my OEM seat about the same time and actually like it better now. My speedo is off about 5mph, never thought about fixing it because I've adjusted for it in my head for so long, it's now second nature. I've run with a Fork Brace since day 1 and just installed tapered bearings in the steering head last year - MAJOR HUGE improvement! Lots of other mods on her not mentioned, mostly for protection and comfort..

[fasteddieb]

Since we're talking "dirt" bikes...


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2005 KTM 950 Adventure. Fitted with slightly smaller wheels (17"/19") and more road-oriented tires (Metzeler Tourance).

Hustling through Deal's Gap. In action on some of our wonderful local roads:
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDiPrHN87o

On very rare occasion will wander onto the local fire/logging trails, but becoming pretty conservative in my (somewhat) old age!

[jtelles3993]

KTM950... nice!

[spot1]

This is great, having all the motorcycle folks on this forum!!!!!! We also need to have LivinLite gathering and bring your bike if you have one!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's one of my favorite twisty machines, but I sold it.

Aprilia Dorsoduro Super Moto:

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running the Blue Ridge PKWY.. try to do a few days up there once or twice a year!

Please let me know if you're riding around Morganton, Marion, Blowing Rock, and Linville NC areas. I don't use a GPS, but know enough roads to ride for several days!

[jtelles3993]

Will do. I have a friend who lives in Burnsville, he's a Wee rider and knows all the roads and goat paths, I usually just go up there and mindlessly follow him around.. haha

[admin]

So I figured it would be fun to post it here with so many riders...
I've been wanting a bike for a while now and in a very fortunate turn of events I have been gifted a starter bike. I dont know a whole lot about it at this time other than it is a '85 Honda Shadow 750. I'm probably more excited than I should be, but I cant wait to get out and ride.

I hope to pick it up sooner rather than later

[shovelhead]

[quote timestamp="1426866144" author="@admin" source="/post/8213/thread"]So I figured it would be fun to post it here with so many riders...
I've been wanting a bike for a while now and in a very fortunate turn of events I have been gifted a starter bike. I dont know a whole lot about it at this time other than it is a '85 Honda Shadow 750. I'm probably more excited than I should be, but I cant wait to get out and ride.

I hope to pick it up sooner rather than later [/quote]Sean if you've never ridden I suggest taking the Riders Safety course.  Some  states give concessions on the motorcycle drivers test if you have taken the course.

[admin]

I have a healthy respect for the bike and planned on taking a course. However I'm not aware of any change in the licensing process from the state if the course is passed. Perhaps a discount on insurance...but I'll have to double check

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[quote source="/post/8223/thread" author="@admin" timestamp="1426872470"]I have a healthy respect for the bike and planned on taking a course. However I'm not aware of any change in the licensing process from the state if the course is passed. Perhaps a discount on insurance...but I'll have to double check[/quote]Went to the NC DMV & took the test to get my endorsement. Also took the Motorcycle Safety course with my Wife after I had the endorsement. Did not want her to take the test alone and it's always good to have a refresher. Believe I did get a small insurance discount, too.

[shovelhead]

In GA you take a written test that gets you a learners permit. Taking the safety course gets you a free pass for the practical test.  I have USAA insurance which is under written by Progressive.  They give a small discount for the course.

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[quote source="/post/8234/thread" timestamp="1426887011" author="@shovelhead"]In GA you take a written test that gets you a learners permit. Taking the safety course gets you a free pass for the practical test.  I have USAA insurance which is under written by Progressive.  They give a small discount for the course.[/quote]I failed to mention the learners permit in NC, sounds like it's the same as GA!

[admin]

I just passed the written test for the learners permit. I'll still be taking the course most likely but my insurance didn't make it sound like they discount the rate.

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Sean,

Do you have bike photos yet?

Here's some helpful tech links:

http://www.hondashadow.net/forum/72-technical-discussion/99204-useful-links.html

[admin]

Picked up the bike the past weekend. Turned out to be a 1983 Honda Shadow 750. It has been in storage for the past couple of years so I plan to do some basic fluid changes / tune up to it but other than that it looks to be a solid bike. Pictures so far:

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