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Author Message   Ghostrider Posted on Thursday, July 08, 2010 - 10:53 am:        Well there you go. And traditionally we have folks who'd like to split hotel rooms, so if you need a roommate, let us know.   Ghostrider Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 04:39 pm:        We're going for a ride tomorrow (Monday) if anyone is interested. Try to scope out some of the rally routes. Leaving from Rio Rancho between 0830-0900. Call me or email if you are interested in tagging along.   Daschunk Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 06:25 pm:        I am going... but you already knew that.   Ghostrider Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 11:30 pm:        Took a ride with Ed yesterday and made the mistake of not having a really good plan. Thus, we took a meandering ride to wherever. We started out going up US550 to San Ysidro. I thought I was being cool taking a photo from the bike while moving 75mph. Tougher than it looks. Did get a shot of Ed though. We went up NM4 through Jemez Springs and the Valles Caldera. There was a bit of construction at the Caldera itself, so we pushed past a bit and stopped at a wooded pullout. From there, we decided to go around Los Alamos via White Rock and find lunch. Unfortunately, we went to Espanola. After lunch, we decided to hit the high road since NM76 was about six feet from the restaurant. Unfortunately, once we passed the really nice section above Chimayo, we hit construction. It looked to me like they were taking the curves out. Seriously. Part of it was one way dirt and we were following that camper. Sucked. As soon as we could, we passed. Unfortunately, this put is right in the crosshairs of Trooper O. Sanchez as he was coming the other way on NM76 between Truchas and Las Trampas. 70 in a 40. Luckily, he was in a forgiving mood and we both got verbal warnings. As he's pulling away, I'm thinking to myself, "Why would it be a 40mph zone? We're in the middle of nowhere. Should be 50mph at least." Once up the high road, I pulled off to enjoy the scenery. This is an interesting panorama shot my camera does on the fly. I almost put it together correctly, too. Then I got the little tripod out and took a self portrait of Ed and I with the bikes. Didn't notice that grass until too late. Once we got to Taos, we didn't even stop, just turned south on NM68 and took the low road all the way back. Sorry no photos there. We did stop at Tesuque for gas and they have a really good view from there. Then home. Nearly 300 miles. Not bad for a day off with no plan.   Ghostrider Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 11:40 pm:        By the way, getting the photos to the appropriate measurements and file size is a huge pain in the a$$.   Buellnick Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 12:33 am:        Looks like fun ride... you guys look like you're making a pictoral documentary... I see you use the same Valero as I do on 285. I was on my favorite roads on Sunday... Rt 75 and Rt 318 from Dixon to Sipapu to Mora and baack. I only saw about five cars on the road... It was great. No pics - too busy on the twisties - especially on the 500lb (heavy) German machine. The worst part of the ride was Espanola... maybe they can spend some money and build a by=pass road around that town. Monday afternoon was a track day. Someday the sun, moon, and stars will align and a larger group can get together for a ride - like the old days. BTW: I noticed the high road was torn up for about 4 miles just past Chimayo (going north).   Ghostrider Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 10:28 am:        Yes, Nick, I agree. Espanola needs a bypass. Murrae told me he was going to the track and I assumed there'd be a few guys there. What's the cost of that up to? Last time I was there, Memorial Day, it cost me $80 for two hours. They were charging per bike, when I thought there was a flat fee per hour that could be divided among the participants. Meanwhile, the sun, moon, and stars are aligning here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=37&post=1863271#POST1863271 You really need to come out for that. I moved it away from the race weekend. Bring your wife and her bike. Bring your son. Bring your friends and neighbors. It's going to be fun.   Agfish18 Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 03:22 pm:        Question, but probably a stupid one...but how does one check for private messages on here. I realize you can send them, but I cant find anywhere to check them.   Agfish18 Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 03:56 pm:        nevermind....it goes to your email apparently.   Ghostrider Posted on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 05:11 pm:        Yes, it goes to your email. It's pretty handy. That way they don't sit around getting old without you knowing they exist.   Agfish18 Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 - 11:34 am:        Awesome....Still getting used to this forum. A lot different from the forum I have been using for the last couple of years. (Buellxb.com)   Agfish18 Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 11:24 am:        Question for any of you with the 1125R...or any Buell for that matter. I have been having some issues with my rear brake lately, and I dont know if it is my boots or the brake. Twice in the last 2 weeks my rear brake has locked up on me for a few seconds causing my rear tire to squeal. I am not sure if it is my boot that is pressing too hard on the pedal, or if the brakes are just locking up. If it is my boot then my rear pad isnt gripping very well, and may need to change them. As I am coming to a stop by pressing the rear pedal, the bike doesnt seem to slow as much as it used to, just starts squealing. Any thoughts?   Ghostrider Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 11:43 am:        Well, that's because this forum is older. This is cutting edge 1996 tech here.   F_skinner Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 12:02 pm:        The rear brake clamps down on both sides with one piston. It slides the pads on the pins that are on the bottom of the bolts. It does this by having parts slide on pins that are on the bottom of the two bolts outside of the caliper. Apply grease to the pins to ensure movement. You will need to take the brake caliper off to do this and also check for dust build up on the piston itself.   Ghostrider Posted on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 09:32 pm:        Oh, and maybe use more front brake.   Agfish18 Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 07:58 am:        Thanks for the input... I took the caliper off and cleaned it with some brake cleaner... I greased the pins and is still not quite the way it has been running. I ordered new brake pads all around. my front ones are squeaking a little and getting close to the ware mark, and my rears are close to the mark as well... Have any of you heard of buffing the rotor when you get new pads? I had a friend tell me that he has heard the rotor needs buffed when pads are replaced.   Daschunk Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 10:49 am:        When I did my front pads last year I didn't buff the rotor. Still breaking fine. I might try and grease the pivot point on the break peg as well, might help.   Ghostrider Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 11:00 am:        I've heard of guys, mostly on Ulys, getting some sort of build up on the front rotor. They apparently take some sand paper to the rotor, unknown what grit, and smooth it out. I've never done it and never felt a need to do it. 25K on my Firebolt and 5K on my Uly.   Daschunk Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 11:50 am:        Murrae said I should take a scotch brite pad to my front rotor when I dropped it off last week at SFHD. I am gonna email him after this weekend and see if I need a cleaner of some sort.   Ghostrider Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 04:37 pm:        I'll bet you don't need it. Just use the pad all by itself.   Daschunk Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 09:50 pm:        No water or anything?   Ghostrider Posted on Friday, July 23, 2010 - 10:30 pm:        I don't think so.   Buellnick Posted on Monday, July 26, 2010 - 09:59 am:        I need to get in touch with Daschunk... I tried sending a PM. If you could PM me back with a Phone# I would really appreciate it. (I need to turn-in a transponder and get my driver's license back...)   Ghostrider Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 06:21 pm:        So, anyone who might be interested, there is a charity poker run this Sunday to benefit a kid that Anthony grew up with. The kid needs a new kidney and they're raising money to send him to Sacramento for the surgery. Not to expensive and for a good cause. http://cotaforjoshuaaarona.com/node/315   Daschunk Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 06:36 pm:        I am already asking for way too much time off in August. no can do.   Ghostrider Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 03:00 pm:        Yeah, you are. Exactly how many Saturdays are you going to work this month?   Daschunk Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 03:43 pm:        All of em . It is a busy month. One my best friends is getting married on the 7th. Track on the 21/22th. Red River on 27, 28, 29. Could be worse. I don't have anything on the 14th... yet.   Ghostrider Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 04:22 pm:          Buellnick Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 11:11 pm:        Are the rally routes firmed up?   Daschunk Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 11:33 am:        I believe so. Ghostrider can you confirm?