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  1. kulwen

    What does it take to...

    There is some interesting reading here: Disappointment with MSF Rider course and License test waiver
  2. kulwen

    Engine knock

    Thanks, that appeared to be it. I searched "knock" and did not come up with any other posts.
  3. kulwen

    Engine knock

    I rode my bike all last week and had no problems with the FJR. Last Friday it was a cold and snowy day, and I loved the rides. I made a couple 40+ mile rides during the day. Saturday and Sunday I made a few 5 miles rides each day. Monday I head out to work and when I tried to start the bike...
  4. kulwen

    What's your opinion on Cold Weather Gear?

    The Hood-Seirus 2755 Wind Pro X-treme Headliner is a lot like what you mention. Before the Motoport gear I had enough room under the collor to fit the dickie and hood. However, with the MotoPort gear I only use the hood.
  5. kulwen

    What's your opinion on Cold Weather Gear?

    I decided to not go heated. Two winters ago I used the following gear: Gloves-Tourmaster Polar Tex (good down to low 20's) Pant-Tourmaster Caliber (good to mid single digits) Jacket-Tourmaster Transition (good to 40s without liner, mid teens with liner) Neck Dickie-Schampa (good to mid 30s...
  6. kulwen

    Books on riding and/or motorcycles

    I added the most recent reviews and books. Thank you for the reviews and books! Keep the books and reviews coming. I have been considering creating a post such as this for DVDs and classes for some time. If, others post to let me know they are interested I will start them in the next couple weeks.
  7. kulwen

    MSF instructor question

    I can do the box with my AE. Technique is the key to the box on a AE. The whole butt check needs to be off the seat, push down on the outside footrest, get the head completely around, and turn the handle bars all the way. If, you skimp on the technique you are going to struggle. It took me some...
  8. kulwen

    Rotella T Synthetic 0W-40

    Doh!!! That must be my front tire issue. Thanks. Since I am out riding in the snow today I might have been able to get better snow traction if I had the correct mix.
  9. kulwen

    Interesting site for Statistics

    I agree. Did you see the number of bridges in CA?
  10. kulwen

    Interesting site for Statistics

    For the last 11 weeks I have spent a lot of time looking at public policy (related to my MBA with emphasis on Public Administration) and done a LOT of research on helmet laws, studies, and statistics. My head is about to explode with all this information, luckily I am just a few weeks from being...
  11. kulwen

    New Proposed Safety Rules for Motorcycle Helmets

    The testing and standards change do more then change the stickers. Here is some additional information: Here are the random testing results for the last eight years https://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/testing/comp...s218/index.html Here are some of those numbers: Failures for performance test...
  12. kulwen

    New Proposed Safety Rules for Motorcycle Helmets

    I must say I have found the replies interesting. I am very impressed it did not become political. That is a great idea. I wish Shoei did that. I wonder if they would consider making that a regulation based on feedback. I must admit I never heard of the "Doing Our Thing" dodge. However, I agree...
  13. kulwen

    New Proposed Safety Rules for Motorcycle Helmets

    Nevada is one of those weird states. Info can be found here: Link 1 Link 2 PLEASE, let's not start debating Nevada law, or any state law!!!! I only posted the links as it give some background to why some states struggle to enforce current helmet laws and how a change in stickers can help...
  14. kulwen

    New Proposed Safety Rules for Motorcycle Helmets

    After reading the entire document, I found a few things interesting. 1) They are clearly asking for our input on these proposed changes and give us instructions to submit our input at the bottom. 2) They estimate the changes will only cost the manufacture an additional two cents per helmet...
  15. kulwen

    Emergency Medical ID Wallet Card

    There were some other ICE ideas on this post also. Link
  16. kulwen

    New Proposed Safety Rules for Motorcycle Helmets

    U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters Proposes New Safety Rules for Motorcycle Helmets Link NHTSA 07-08 Monday, September 29, 2008 WASHINGTON – New rules proposed today will improve motorcycle safety by making it easier for riders to identify and use effective helmets, instead of...
  17. kulwen

    Should I buy the AE?

    I love my AE, and would buy another. Here is a post with some input on the AE: To AE or not to AE?
  18. kulwen

    Man Passes Gas

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- As if getting a DUI wasn't enough, a man arrested for driving under the influence got in a lot more trouble at the police station. Police stopped Jose Cruz on Route 60 in South Charleston Monday night for driving with his headlights off. Then, he failed...
  19. kulwen

    Craig's List Rocks

    Sounds like you under price your stuff. What else do you have for sell? Maybe a FJR1300 for $2,000?
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