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6'0 and the CB +4/+2 is way more effective for me than the Yama touring shield. The +4 is in comparison to the stocker, not the touring (so it's the same height as the touring shield). But the flip makes a big difference. I look over the shield in the full-up position and get a little bit of...

I second that. Almost laid it down in my driveway the other day because of slush. Can't even imagine what your access road is like Harald, that's quite an incline! Things are fine here in Edmonds, but where I work in Bothell is another story. I'm so ready for this white crap to go away!

I bought the same Garmin. This is how I'm using it: 1. I have a strong dislike for MapSource. So I put together the route on Google Maps, generously adding waypoints as I go. 2. Use GMapToGPX to convert the route to GPX. 3. Use a text editor to save a GPX file (as described on the GMapToGPX...

Scala Rider Q2?

Agree with you on #2 (I have the same height and inseam as you). Cee Bailey +4/+2 fixed the problem for me. Lots of threads on windshields on this forum. I haven't found the seat to be as much of a problem for me as the seating position. Tried all the stock handlebar settings, riser blocks, but...

Decide for yourself. This is about the most detailed description of the trip I have seen (with a very cool custom Google Map). If you go all the way to Prudhoe Bay things seem to get a bit iffy. No personal experience, but for me it's one of those "things to do before I die".

It doesn't retail for $389 here either. It's around $800, which is a lot closer to the $1,200CAN you mention (you guys always pay a premium it seems). But it can be negotiated, which is how I got mine for around $400.

Slime does work, it fixed my tire when I picked up a nail a few weeks ago. But I still had the tire replaced. Peace of mind was worth it to me. There is a very good step-by-step instruction around here somewhere how to remove the wheel, saved me $60 when I brought it in to put on the new tire.

Good point. There may be a problem with your services and the market you're targeting. Starting a business in itself is a risky affair. Small businesses are accustomed to being exposed to many risks. Preparing for disasters (natural or other) may not be something they are ready to pay a lot of...

Don't know what the Red Cross offers in other parts of the country, but the training I went through here in the Seattle area (one of the most prone to natural disasters in the nation) was pretty thorough and did include off-site back-ups, partnering with other local companies to use each other's...

Two words: Red Cross. They offer disaster preparedness training (alongside First Aid, CPR, Defibrillator certification, etc.) to companies. It's inexpensive, and they have a lot of credibility, meaning companies don't need to spend the time and money vetting them. Doesn't mean it couldn't work...

Your range is typically somewhere around 250 miles, the last 50-70 of which are on reserve. Just don't pass by that gas station when the next one is 70 miles away and you're already on reserve or you'll be cutting it kinda close. Even out west you'll find a gas station every 250 miles without...

Pretty bad-ass bimmer, though.

Yes, it's a little strange and certainly different from what I'm used to with my cars (which are accurate down to the mile). The only explanation I can come up with is that on a bike there are so many factors (widely varying MPG as a result of riding style, changing gas distribution in tank due...

Thanks. Not a big Dunlop fan, so I'll see if I can find a decent deal on a Pilot Road or Pilot Road 2.

You should know from our earlier interaction this week that I do know how to google. In link 1 people are wondering the same question I'm asking but no answer is given. Link 2 is about Pilot Road and Pilot Road2 with one casual mention of Pilot Power, again not answering this question. I do...

I agree, nothing beats a custom made seat. You have one of the more famous custom seat builders in your backyard (Bill Mayer), make a ride-in appointment and feel the difference.

Thanks for your response. This is helpful, even though the dealer is offering me the regular Pilot Power, not the 2CT. I was hoping without the 2CT they might be less sticky but wear longer. The 5,500 miles you got out of yours seems pretty good compared to what others here on the board have...

Those posts are about 2CT's. I'm asking about Pilot Power (no CT anything).

Caught a nail on my Michelin Pilot Road tires, which after 3,500 miles had tons of thread left. Argh! :angry: Nobody wants to repair the tire (liability concerns), so I'm looking at replacing. Dealer who has a tire sale doesn't have the Pilot Road in stock, but recommended the Pilot Power...