March 2012
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Day two of the bike tear down and rebuild
Today was all electrical all the time. Got started a bit late, and rapidly realized that this electrical job makes the work on the suspension seem easy. Found the glue the previous owner used to get the handle grips on the bike are stronger than me… so ordering some new heated grips is a must now not just a nice thing.
Found the stator connector was melted, and fried as I...
February 2012
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Atheism? or I Don't Know?
First to give some background, I am a recovering Catholic who dabbled with Lutheran Evangelical stuff in my high school years. I have since grown up to think on my own.
So… I have been pondering Atheism and what is means for a bit, and while I don’t expect to find an answer to this via Tumblr, or any response at all for that matter… This is simply my way of laying out and...
WatchThis is a clip of video that our webcam caught of the fire in west highlands yesterday. News article on the fire: http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20049791
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It has begun
Tonight I finally started on the bike project. Every bit of plastic is off the bike now, found one broken mount point for the front fairing.
Had a door slam closed on me while hauling all the bits up to a temp storage locker I am using as a staging area for parts. Nailed the right hand panel nicely and gave it yet another gash. I am going to start calling around to see what the going price...
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Suspenders and springs...
Since getting my Motorcycle suspension has been an issue… I am a bigger man, and the bike needs to handle my weight and the weight of gear I haul in order to be safe.
About a year ago I had my Sprint in to a dealer to get the suspension tuned for a man of my mass + gear. They told me I didn’t need to worry about re valving, compression or rebound rates, etc… In the end they...
About Me
I added an “About Joe” page that says who I am and what the hell I am doing on the internets. I’ve had some people msg me in the past asking what the deal was… so enjoy.
http://www.jk720.net/AboutMe
I also removed the link to the “Where is Joe” page for now, I’ll add it back up when I go on trips and such. But in general its turned off.
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Get lost in the woods easily?
Just wanted to mention to my CO friends and others around who often venture out into the unknown and want some piece of mind. I just saw ACR electronics has released a newer/cheaper/smaller Personal Location Beacon. I have a SARLink from ACR and carry it with me on the bike, and camping. To me having something like this when you are hiking or away from the roads/cell towers/ or going out Solo...
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Socially Misguided
To be socially conservative in your own life and practice is acceptable and admirable to stand by your devotions and not allow others to influence your personal life. On the other hand, to be socially conservative and force* those views be applied to all around you is among one of the most direct anti-American moves a US citizen can do. It is directly in the face of freedom of choice, freedom of...
Helmets, Helmets, Helmets...
Been pondering a new helmet for this year on the bike. Something that has better ventalation, less noisy, and in general is a bit more comfortable in very hot weather. I thought my choice was going to be easy - a Schuberth C3. But now it seems all kinds of new goodness is coming around.
The Shoei NeoTec (I have a Shoei Multitec) - a vastly improved version of the helmet I have.
Nolan N104...
Motorcycle Envy
Last weekend I spent a little bit browsing at Foothills BMW/Triumph. That place is like Willy Wonka’s factory to me. So much I must own :) From the BMW K1600GTL that costs more than many sedans (but looks more comfortable than any car I’ve seen!), to the Triumph Tiger 800 XC.
I sat on a few bikes, and really liked the feel of a Tiger 800 (not the XC as I felt it was a bit too tall...
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WatchMuteMath drummer being moved by the crowd to a drum setup in the middle of the audience during the show at the Gothic Theater in Denver.
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