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Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 01:36 pm: | 
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Us too! We ran up to IKEA and bought stuff of a room as "our" gift to each other. I still scored a couple things. Best of all is an Ipod. Now I need to find a good setup for in helmet speakers. |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 - 11:58 pm: |
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Hey, another Hillsboro Buell here. Just saying Hi, and Merry Christmas. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 08:49 am: |
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Welcome.
Where abouts in Hillsboro?
We need to go riding some time when the weather looks good. i am right off of NE Grant |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 02:47 pm: |
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I live close to the Cornelius Pass and Baseline intersection. I probably won't be fully healed from a surgery for another week, but feel free to pm, or i'll see the happenings on this thread.
How'd you like the '07' airbox? Very noticable noise or performance over stock. |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 04:16 pm: |
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Welcome Buellbals! I'm in Banks. I have a friend that live very close to you.
Aron, my neighbor and I may go mess around a bit this afternoon if you want to swing out to hear the Drummer.
Cord |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 09:49 pm: |
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Cord, if I didn't get home so late I would have loved to.
I am pretty much only available on Weekends or if i take vacation.
Three day weekend coming up though. 
Buellballs, I did not notice any performance difference with the 07. But I think it is still a good upgrade if you plan on getting a free flowing exhaust. I am still running stock pipe but will be upgrading soon. I think the two go hand in hand.
The noise level is very minimal and does not bother me. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 01:47 pm: |
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Hey Balls! Welcome! Looks like all four of us are within ten minutes of each other. Aron and I met at the Starbucks at the intersection Cornell and Stucki when we rode. Seems like a good meeting point.
I did a few miles yesterday, still 75 miles short of getting the new bike broken in... Getting quite impatient. Did Germantown from Kaiser to skyline. It was horrible, no Ice but I was slipping all over the ice melt and don't think I was ever over 30 MPH. Skyline wasn't bad except at the very west end. We need to get together and get some turns in before too long, but I'm not holding my breath for any twisties until spring. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 03:01 pm: |
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Sounds good too me. Saw a group of BMW bikes out cousin this morning. made me wish I was riding
I'm going 4 wheeling this afternoon at browns camp and hopefully bike riding in the middle of the day tomorrow. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 03:53 pm: |
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If the weather is nice tomorrow, lets meet at noon at Starbucks? I'll only have about an hour two at the most. Anyone else up for a ride? |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 04:25 pm: |
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I may be going out this after noon for a short jaunt. Nothin major.
Aron, I had a Wrangler on 38s, I used to go to Browns camp all the time.
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Buellballs
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 07:37 pm: |
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Unfortunately my schedule leaves little time to ride on weekends. Sundays are possible but most of my free time is mon, tue, wed.
I've been to Browns Camp too, but on a quad. Too bad every time I take it somewhere it breaks. Currently stuck in reverse. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 08:36 pm: |
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Quads is what I ride at Browns camp as well. I guess I should have been more specific. Just got back, what a muddy mess but fun.
I can meet at noon for a short ride if you are still up for it Paul.
How about you Cord?
(Message edited by xbswede on December 30, 2006) |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 10:23 pm: |
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Cord, nice Wrangler. I saw a few up there and one that got stuck pretty bad.
I still love going 4 wheeling on Quads (less expensive to repair)
You will never see my Buell this dirty though. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 12:28 pm: |
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It's just a hair over freezing and the sun is out. Should be good for a ride by noon. Who's in? I'll see ya at Starbucks... High Noon! |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 12:34 pm: |
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I will have to pass today. I didn't realize how injured my hand as badly as I did. I am not able to bend my fingers this morning.
I will have to see what next weekend look like. Sorry. |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 12:34 pm: |
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It's just a hair over freezing and the sun is out. Should be good for a ride by noon. Who's in? I'll see ya at Starbucks... High Noon!
I'm not endorsed yet. LOL I can only ride with someone that is endorsed. LOL I'm taking the class in Mid Feb. Earliest opportunity. |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 12:40 pm: |
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So, if I was too meet you at your house some weekended, you would be able to ride?  Get some riding time in before the class. |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 01:00 pm: |
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So, if I was too meet you at your house some weekended, you would be able to ride? Get some riding time in before the class.
Yes that works(that is all the permit requires). I'd have to be back before dark though, LOL. That is what I am doing with my neighbor. 1st ride, so far, so good ^_^ |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 01:07 pm: |
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Very Cool. If my hand wasn't all messed up I would come on out.
If next weekend looks good I will give a shout and see if you are free. Then we could ride over to Starbucks and meet up with Paul.
Currently it is 28 degrees at my house. Still cold and I have to wash my Quad. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 05:46 pm: |
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Twas' a good ride, even solo. I look forward to being in more company soon, but I ran CPR to 30 then a quick turn around Sauve Island. Warmed up on 23rd then home. 18 miles left and Scarlet is "broken in" Got almost to the hero bumps on the rear, some room left on the front...
I dont know what next weekend holds for me yet, I'll keep an eye on the weather and watch here for updates.
Aron, hope your hand heels up fast, and I look forward to meeting the rest of you...
BB |
Xbswede
| | Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 06:13 pm: |
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Great to hear Paul. I wish I could have gone along with you.  |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 01:59 am: |
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Cord, I have a Blast you can take the test on a and get then endorsment. With a little protice I'm sure you can pass the skills test, especialy on a Blast. You have to promise to still take the rider safety class though... |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 05:19 pm: |
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Cord, I have a Blast you can take the test on a and get then endoresment. With a little protice I'm sure you can pass the skills test, especialy on a Blast. You have to promise to still take the rider safety class though...
Really appreciate the offer! I may take you up on that. I am taking the class no matter what though. Knowledge is power ^_^
I want to get out on mine some more, get used to it. Let me think on it. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 09:23 pm: |
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Take all the time you need, just give me warning so I can charge the battery. By all means get familiar with the 9, but take the test on the smallest bike that gets you an unlimited endorsment. AKA the Blast, much easier to handle in the low speed test situations. Download the pratice manual and practice in a parking lot too... |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 04:14 pm: |
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I took the MSF course and looking back now I am glad that I used the bike provided by the class. All the bikes they had were 250cc or under so they were easy to ride. you can really manhandle the bike and the power is forgiving so you don't surprise yourself. I know a couple of guys who bought Harleys and figured they could go get an endorsement with a little practice. Wrong. Having the heavier bike makes the endorsement test that much harder. IMO I would use the blast and get legal then hone your skills on the 9. |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 01:04 pm: |
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Anybody know of a good sports bar in Hillsboro? I'd like to watch a game on espn2 but i don't have good cable. Thinking the place would need to have a few TVs because a bowl game is on at the same time so most would prefer to watch that instead of basketball.
PS saw the pics of a borrowedbike, that looks awesome, did you swap for the cherry bomb rims too. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 01:13 pm: |
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Phil,
*Used to be a hole in the wall right by the airport on Cornell that wasn't bad for a game. Same parking lot as the Burgerville.
Buffalo Wild Wings by REI in The Streets of Tanasbourne is great. Good wings, clean, lots of TV's no Smoke.
The cheerfull off of 217 (Just north of the mall) is a classic. Lots of smoke, cheap eats.
"Scarlet" Is Cherry Bomb through and through, even the wheels! Dave S Custom setup... |
Disturbed
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 02:47 pm: |
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2nd vote for Buffalo Wild Wings.
Malones across from Applebees on 185 just past Cornell is a cool spot too. |
Buellballs
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 05:02 pm: |
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Thanx for the quick responses. Looks like I'll be headed to tanasbourne around 4, stop in say hi if you want. I'll have a red C on a white hat(cincinnati bearcats). I'll be drinking not riding.
PS sorry for using the word "awesome", forgot it was on the list of banned words for this year. |
Borrowedbike
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 05:46 pm: |
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Phil,
I wont make it tonight, but beer is good. I'll hoist one with ya soon!
Cord,
http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/Riding_Tips.pdf
Pages 59-83.
Practice that, you'll pass. Hell let me know when / where you set up a course and I'll practice with ya! |
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