[45Kevin]

No idea on the top speed, I have never had it running.

My guess would be that it could cruise all day at 60 and maybe top out at 80ish.

[mot]

Originally Posted by semlin

i have seen from your threads and ebay auctions how many teq parts you have mot. you already are like that

You're right, semiln!

My wife later told me that I WAS like that (Probably worse!)

DANG IT!!!

[Red Herring]

Originally Posted by Gold Boy

you should move to my town, you would fit right in...

I doubt Semlin will leave them lying around the yard!

[Daisy 53]

What track is that?



[/quote]

Thats obviously not the track, but we do have a track here in Albuquerque, its a blast to ride on. Here is a sample of the last track day I went to.



Daisy

[Red Herring]

That wouldn't be the Ducati club now would it?

Originally Posted by Daisy 53

What track is that?

Thats obviously not the track, but we do have a track here in Albuquerque, its a blast to ride on. Here is a sample of the last track day I went to.

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Daisy[/QUOTE]

[dgangle]

Whose trackday was that and where? Looks like all Ducs. I have done NESBA, SBTT and some others that rented the tracks for one or two-off events. The Ducshop in Atlanta does one every August at Road Atlanta, but it open to all brands and run inconjunction with a SBTT. Nice and humid too!

These were taken at Barber.

[Daisy 53]

My dealer here sells Ducati and Triumph. A few times a year they rent out the track for their customers. Its a great time, with just about 20 or so riders. Its really nice to not have to fight traffic on the track!
Would like to take it out on a big track, that would be a blast!!
Daisy

[Hilux]

this was the one in wonder....

[Daisy 53]

Originally Posted by Hilux

this was the one in wonder....

Are you talking about the t looking thing on my exhaust? That is the logo for the maker of my exhaust. Its made by Termignoni. Their logo reminds me of the Rolling Stones one from the '70's.
Daisy

[Hilux]

oh, shoot...


that's not a track?



I've got this one on my 4Runner so excuse the ...I tot it was a track sticker.

[Daisy 53]

Did you drive the ring??
Now that would be fun on a superbike!
Daisy

[dgangle]

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring



"...While it is unusual for deaths to occur during sanctioned races, there are several fatalities and many accidents each year during public sessions. It is not unusual for the track to be closed several times a day for cleanup, repair, and medical intervention. The track management does not publish any official figures, but regular visitors to the track have used police reports to estimate the number of fatalities at somewhere between 3-12 in a full year.[5]..."

Althought the experience would be unforgettable, I think I'll pass on the Old 'Ring. From Deaths in motorsports: - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Nurbugring is second only to Indy as the track with the most fatalities. Consider also the fact that the majority of fatalities on the Ring happen not to racer during an organized competition but the general public who are allowed to use it for a fee. How many John Does' are allowed to wring it out on whatever at Indianapolis?

236 KMH at the Ring on an R1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_35Q1wlNN4

and car vs bike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROE1y...eature=related

[Hilux]

Agree. It's just too congested and you've got too many people that think they're a driving god. Put them in close proximity, then add the protection a bike gives you, high speed, and that makes for a bad formula.

there is a vid on YouTube that shows a driver and the road was full of joy riders on bikes (Not going with the flow) and even showed him passing a tour bus and IIRC, I even saw a Defender 110 on it.

I think they have novice days and pro days. Or that might just be times, I'm not sure.

The Nurburgring is designated a public road IIRC. Any road legal vehicle can get on it with a pass.


Not on a bike, and not with a crowd. And no, I've never been on the ring but I'm there is spirit everyday. (and on YouTube watching it)



YouTube - Nürburgring, Nordschleife Safety Video.

[Daisy 53]

To clarify, I would enjoy it without any traffic on it. I certainly dont want to be fighting high speed traffic on a motorcycle, thats insane! The 'ring is one of those places I want to see before I die. The list also includes the Monaco Grand Prix.
Daisy

[Hilux]

Originally Posted by Daisy 53

To clarify, I would enjoy it without any traffic on it. I certainly dont want to be fighting high speed traffic on a motorcycle, thats insane! The 'ring is one of those places I want to see before I die. The list also includes the Monaco Grand Prix.
Daisy

Please post a pic of your left hand...


what? No Mille Miglia?

[Daisy 53]

Lol, you looking for a ring? I have lots of things I want to do, lots of things that wont let me do. Love is so give and take!
Daisy

[e9999]

I'd suggest leaving the non-motorcycle stuff for another forum...

[Mr. G]

This one





And these two (wife rides the V-Star)





And this one



And these

[dgangle]

MR. G,

What's the story/history behind these? They look like 1900's-era behive ceramic kilns used to fire clay pots/bricks/clay pipe.


Nice variety of rides BTW. You got it goin' on in the toy department plus some awesome places to enjoy them.

[Mr. G]

Originally Posted by dgangle

MR. G,

What's the story/history behind these? They look like 1900's-era behive ceramic kilns used to fire clay pots/bricks/clay pipe.
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Nice variety of rides BTW. You got it goin' on in the toy department plus some awesome places to enjoy them.

The wife and I were touring Colorado summer 2007 and came upon an old mining town (don't remember the name) that is now all "Artsy Crafty". The charcoal kilns were across the highway from the road into the town.

My best recollection is that it was on Hwy 149 somewhere between Lake City and Gunnison, but I could be mistaken.

We have found charcoal kilns all over the USA West. If I remember the placards my wife makes me read correctly , they were used to turn wood into charcoal to use for fuel in the smelting furnaces at the mines. They date from the mid 1800's onwards.

Some of the best known charcoal kilns probably being at Wildrose in Death Valley. Nice mild 4x4 trail from the kilns to mahogany Flat. Great views from the Flat.





As far as the toys go, we are spending our daughters inheritance ... :-)

[lukebz]

here a few of my bikes..

[FJBen]

Just picked this up saturday...snowed sunday goood timing

90 Polaris Trail Boss 250 4x4, with plow old and cheap

My wife 9 months pregnant and plowing

[JO MAOMA]

bmw 1200gs and '53 r25/3..



bmw hp2 and my sweet rukus...



motard version 1200gs...




'83 ktm 495, fastest production dirt bike ever...




my first non hand-me-down bike, '75 penton mint 400...

[wcrbikemike]

Some of the bikes

[wcrbikemike]

Two more
pics need to be resized

[rabid]

jomaoma is my new hero.


Penton, KTM, and a BMW rigid (ok, well a plunger frame) .

Damn.

NICE BIKES.

[son69]

this used to be in my garage.....

[alpendubber]

Mr. G, I'm sure those "Coke Ovens" are on Hwy 133 across the road from Redstone. They were used to process coal from the Mid-continent(or whatever it was called back in the day) mine that is located a few miles behind the picture. I live in nearby and pass by those quit frequently. The other shot looks like Blue Mesa reservoir between Gunnison and Montrose.

Here's what's in my shed.

03 Dakar, buncha mods.
82 MB5, stocker
57 R26, Stocker and sold

[Mr. G]

Originally Posted by alpendubber

Mr. G, I'm sure those "Coke Ovens" are on Hwy 133 across the road from Redstone. They were used to process coal from the Mid-continent(or whatever it was called back in the day) mine that is located a few miles behind the picture. I live in nearby and pass by those quit frequently. The other shot looks like Blue Mesa reservoir between Gunnison and Montrose.

Here's what's in my shed.

03 Dakar, buncha mods.
82 MB5, stocker
57 R26, Stocker and sold

I beleive you are correct on the location of the kilns. Thanks for refreshing my memory. We saw and photographed so many places on that trip but didn't keep good notes to identify locations, etc.

+1 on the F650 Dakar. I had one for a while, great bike. My only complaint with it was that it was a bit small for my 6' 4" 325 lb fat ass, hence my switch to the R100GSPD.

I envy you living in CO, so much to see and explore. We consider ourselves lucky to get there every other year.

Happy Holidays. Enjoy your white Christmas

[Gus]

My current ride, 04 BMW R1150GS Adventure, unfortunately I never get around to riding it.
My old ride, the silver 01 KTM LC4E, I really miss that bike, simple, dependable, just a lot of fun