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  1. doug5551

    2013 Iron Butt start location ?

    So I just got my IBA Calendar, and I look at the dates for July, and it has the Pennsylvania start on July 1, but then it lists a Checkpoint 1 back in Pennsylvania on July 4, followed by Checkpoint 2 in California (Northern?) on July 7 and then the longest stretch back to the finish on July 12...
  2. doug5551

    Wolfhound on a Hayabusa

    Robert, You should come ride it in the Nevada Stampede next May!
  3. doug5551

    Blue Angels Homecoming Show - Now with actual air show pictures!

    I saw the Miramar Air show, in San Diego twice. Very fond memories. Thanks for the pics.
  4. doug5551

    Beemerdons Fell Out of the Womb

    feliz cumpleanos, hombre viejo.. :clapping:
  5. doug5551

    Time for a new bike?

    Sending you best wishes and good thoughts from Los Angeles. I remember reading about your other crash several years ago. I am very glad you are OK, and good luck with riding in the future.
  6. doug5551

    Leaking Final Drive Seals

    Could this be caused by running a Car Tire on your motorcycle?? :angry2:
  7. doug5551

    Anti-Lock Brakes

    Ya Know, After riding for a prolonged period in Nevada, I have considered doing just this when I have to return to California, where speeding tickets tend to be for more than $25... :winksmiley02: :whistle: :whistle:
  8. doug5551

    2008 FJR For Sale 47000 miles

    Was this bike ever ridden to the redline? Is it faster than a Car Tire equipped FJR?? Good luck with the sale and hope you love your new one.
  9. doug5551

    FJR Mileage Milestones

    So it looks like you had to zero your trip meter when you were at 122,677. Way to plan ahead... <_<
  10. doug5551

    FJR Mileage Milestones

    LOL I know another prominent LD rider who staged the exact same thing. You had to plan that with scientific precision. :clapping:
  11. doug5551

    Where is Puppychow?

    So I was just killing time on Fbook and learned Sam had been in an accident. So I knew there would be more info over here, and I found this thread. Gives me some chills, and I am so glad you are going to be OK. My deer strike was last May, and fortunately I was going slower than you, approx...
  12. doug5551

    Silver Penguin in the hospital

    sorry to hear. Heal quick and well...
  13. doug5551

    07FJR being parted out on ebay

    They are fast shippers: In transit In transit MIDDLETOWN, PA Shipment Dates Pick up date Sep 7, 2012 Estimated delivery Sep 14, 2012 Destination SAN BERNARDINO, CA Shipment Facts Shpr/rcpt info- View Service type FedEx Freight Economy Weight 275.0 lbs/124.7 kg Origin location...
  14. doug5551

    07FJR being parted out on ebay

    Also, be advised that they also have a polka band for hire if you are interested: https://www.tolpas.com/about/polka-stuff/
  15. doug5551

    07FJR being parted out on ebay

    So Skooter wanted to know why this bike was being parted out. I called and talked Bill Tolpa at Tolpa's Auto parts: https://www.tolpas.com/ He said the bike fell over on its side, and that broke some of the plastic fairing tabs off, and because the bike had full insurance coverage, and the...
  16. doug5551

    SS1000

    Bruce Arnold: https://ldrlongdistancerider.com/distance_riding.php From January 2007 to May 2008, he submitted at least one IBA ride each month for a total of 22 rides over the 17-month period.
  17. doug5551

    Things are getting interesting ....

    DNA can survive for hundreds of thousands of years in a box in your garage Hal, I think you ALREADY have plenty of stuff that can survive that long in boxes in your garage..... :dribble: :lol: :lol:
  18. doug5551

    CA In-state Bun-Burner Gold -- Certified

    Mark, I am glad to see you made it to Big Bear. That is where I really live, and I had not heard that the BB Vets park was a Cal Bonus on the tour of honor. I remember when they dedicated the park, but I still have not checked it out. I will now. I am glad you got to sample the Lucerne...
  19. doug5551

    End Of Days - Zombie Apocalypse!

    In vegas at the Palace Station. See you all tomorrow! It was 113 degrees in the mojave. Cooling vest worked great.
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