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  1. Northwoods Snowman

    CFO 2017 Dates

    I don't mean to be ungrateful for your organization, Craig, (thank you!) but I must admit that I'm curious as to why Jefferson City was selected? I worked for a while about half way between there and KC at my last job and it didn't really strike me as a destination I wanted to go back to on the...
  2. Northwoods Snowman

    Audiovox cruise issues.

    Another followup: I still would have the problem of the speed varying about 4 or 5 mph at the right speed (wind load) range and in hills. I decided to adjust the cruise to the "standard" setting for the vehicle power to weight ratio DIP switches (most recommendations I've seen are for the high...
  3. Northwoods Snowman

    POI on Around Superior ride

    +1 on Brockway Mtn. Dr. My wife and I got married up there. Take US 41 up to Copper harbor, and then take Brockway Mtn Drive on the west side of town up along the ridge and it will spit you back out at M26. Take M26 down the coast to Eagle River for a beautiful ride. Lake of the Clouds is...
  4. Northwoods Snowman

    Just when U thought it was safe on the interstate

    Last year the sister of a high school friend was killed when a truck in front of her kicked up a chunk of wood and it went through her windshield. Sometimes things are just unavoidable, especially on a bike when they happen very fast, but all the more reason to give yourself the max reaction...
  5. Northwoods Snowman

    Am I out of line? Getting my 16 year old his first ride.

    If you think your son is mature enough then discuss it with your wife and when you two are on the same page, go for it. Don't let it be a wedge in your marriage. Also, I would recommend a used bike for a first bike. It will innevitably get dropped at some point until he gets good and it's a...
  6. Northwoods Snowman

    NAFO 2016 pics

    Well you could say the youngest was -6 months :) since Grace is pregnant; that little guy (or girl) rode about 3800 miles with mom this trip.
  7. Northwoods Snowman

    Garmin Zumo 660LM - Newly Overhauled - Good Price - SOLD OUT!

    Buy it through their eBay store and save an additional $10!
  8. Northwoods Snowman

    Pay It Forward

    Sena bases going to Neihart.
  9. Northwoods Snowman

    Pay It Forward

    I've got a pair of standard bases for Sena SMH10 intercoms to re-gift. Picked them up as spares on here a while back but now I bought the ear bud style so my originals are now my spares. You pay the shipping and they are yours. They look practically new and have all the little extra bits...
  10. Northwoods Snowman

    Gen 2 Hepco Becker Pannier racks

    Can you put up some pictures of the racks sans cases?
  11. Northwoods Snowman

    NAFO - Trip Plans

    Sweet, thanks. That's not too far out of the way.
  12. Northwoods Snowman

    NAFO - Trip Plans

    My wife and I are planning on heading out from MN on the 23rd and meandering down to Montrose by Wednesday. Anyone have any suggestions on places to see between MN and CO? So far Mt. Rushmore is the only real destination along the route but I've never really traveled out in that part of the...
  13. Northwoods Snowman

    NAFO 2016 Official Thread

    So what's the word on registration closing? I've got time off from the new job, now I'm just trying to find someone to watch our son for a week and a half before I register my wife and I.
  14. Northwoods Snowman

    NAFO 2016 Official Thread

    What's the cut-off for registration? I haven't seen anything except for shirts.
  15. Northwoods Snowman

    Pay It Forward

    Might want to share what size the KBC helmet is. ;)
  16. Northwoods Snowman

    Trailer build rev 2, possible production

    Good point with the brake/turn signal thing. I put one of the converter/isolator kits on the FJR so I don't have that issue. Guess I forgot it has five inputs! Overall length is just over 7 ft. and the width between the shocks is about 41 inches.
  17. Northwoods Snowman

    Trailer build rev 2, possible production

    What is the advantage of the 5 pin round plug? I have a standard 4 pin flat so a ball coupler can be put on and it can be towed behind the car.
  18. Northwoods Snowman

    Trailer build rev 2, possible production

    Yeah the tongue is long. I did that so there would be room to mount a cooler rack if I ever decide to and to help keep the tongue weight manageable and more forgiving for weight distribution when loading the box. Empty the tongue weight is about 13%. The trailing arms will come up to about...
  19. Northwoods Snowman

    Trailer build rev 2, possible production

    I suppose that would be an option. Paint would have to be very flexible as the plastic flexes a lot when the box is open. Personally I like the grey plastic; no worries of scratching a fancy (and expensive) paint job and it won't fade in the sun. I was thinking of offering colors for the...
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