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I've been a Pomplamoose fan for years
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I did not know until now that this was their last live performance together, or that the police ended the performance.
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It's more about peace of mind. the odds are against you
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I'd be very inclined to keep it original. Cafe Sport is one of the nicest model variants. My Ohlins rear cost me $225. to have rebuilt at my local Duc shop.
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quite interesting. My buddy Bill got a KTM 790 Duke last spring. It's very fast and sounds lovely, even with stock pipes.
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I'm having a tough time understanding so bear with me.
Is anyone suggesting a rider can or could, buy ins for one bike (lets say $150 annually) and on the same policy add a bike or three, and the rate is still $150 for all? The logic being the one ridden is insured and the others not, unless you ride them? Theoretically I could crash the insured one on Monday, #2 is still insured to crash on Tuesday, and #3 on Wednesday.. and all for the same $150 premium? This makes no business sense to me. Now if the 3 in one single policy cost $450, I get it.
I have State Farm. Great rates and winter lay-up is optional. I get a small discount for multiple vehicles (bikes, cars, truck) but each has a policy. I can not imagine an Ins Co lumping my 3 bikes into the same cost as insuring one. One is a liter sport bike, one is a dual sport single, and one is a vintage. Actuarials are all over the place. What am I missing?
Winter lay-up.. I have to call and activate it. The bike is covered Except to ride. When I want to ride it I must call and reactivate it. Premiums are pro rated accordingly. I don't use it as the rates are cheap and weather is unreliable in Indiana.
@p6x What do you mean by compound rates? I couldn't find info on that, only composite rates, which I think would be more costly (to old guys) in the long term
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there are a slew of 'concerts' labeled 'live at Paste Studio on the road' I've been listening to. They do a good job.
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some of the usual suspects.
yummy bass player.
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I purchased a set from a member here several years ago. I didn't install them and have decided not to. They are well made. I have Ducati Monster pegs on now, which are the same as stock MG but with rubber padding.
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@docc said
Docc, you sent me into a rabbit hole of alternative guitar tuning. Way back when I used to work on songs using them, I referred to everything not standard guitar tuning as open. Technically I was incorrect, but it's not really an argument of significance for me. I found the various tunings fascinating, and so many, like Makana, produce such a great sound. I gave up years ago on most of it because the memory work with standard tune was more than enough for me.
My 'Going to California' example used double drop d, which is at least part of the slack tuning Makala is using for that song. Curiosity demands I figure it out fully.
On his website they describe slack as a unique to Hawaii traditional style. He is quite talented.
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Going to California is double drop D it seems.
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A couple of notable open tune faves of mine.
Stills used DADGAD I think that was referred to as Celtic tuning.
can't recall what Jimmy used.
Joni Mitchell had hand problems from Polio and used pure open tuning to make easy bar chords. Ritchie Havens was another.
One of the real greats is Leo Kottke. He was all over the place. Different song, different tuning.
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56 minutes ago, guzzler said:
Each to their own I guess....
45 minutes ago, audiomick said:I have to say, I'm more of Guzzler's opinion. Sure, you get more cautious with maturity. On the other hand, I've hit the point where I have started thinking "if not now, when?". That is where "go with the heart" becomes important.
And that is why I bought a V11.
I know my rational side quite well. If I hadn't followed passion, I would not be a Guzzi owner.
My independent nature also played a part.
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38 minutes ago, Tomchri said:
No 1jan ride here, have beer. -20c next week.
Cheers Tom.
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Beautiful home Tom. I'm reminded of an architectural factoid I once heard that Scandinavian residences have entry doors opening outward. I take it that it is the norm? It seems to make more sense than inward, as is the norm for USA. Better security. Better to seal closing. No awkward positioning of the door when opened into the home, walls, furnishings, rugs, floor mats. No need for the 'storm door.' I imagine the US way of opening inward may have something to do with our 'front porch, screen door' lifestyle.
Not so typical these days for people to leave the front door open for circulation.
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that final rendering is good for me. I'm in for one. Once the size is decided, maybe two.
I just noticed the vote/poll and clicked 'acceptable as is' > something like that could maybe be a way to get a count.
Makes me curious of final numbers on items like the selector spring and shift extender.
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I can only imagine this scenario with one of my own friends. That said, if he wants a Guzzi, get a new, small block. I would caveat to him, "you should buy something you can resell, possibly within a year". Given that advice, I'd recommend a Triumph twin over a Guzzi. Because, it's a great 'standard', with a larger dealer network and community.
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19 minutes ago, docc said:
but livin' the dream . .
The Cowpunchers? Japanese guys keeping it real! Yes!
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I suppose for me it's simply adoration. Even my 'junk' bikes have had a place inside. No way could I leave a prized bike in the elements, even covered. I've built an addition to my shop/garage that's large enough for 4 and is well insulated and no exterior openings. I use an oil radiant heater in that space in winter which is very economical and keeps the temp from going below 45f. This prevents the destructive condensation that Indiana weather and humidity tend to inflict on metal surfaces.
I have in the past brought a motorcycle into the house for winter. Parked in the dining room.
A heated garage or outbuilding is as necessary to my life as a living space in a home. My profession required it, and all my tinkerings and hobbies revolve around having a shop of some kind. So there will always be a place indoors for toys.
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5 hours ago, DucatiGuzziIndian said:
But footgoose... you make me ask if there was a prior issue with thickness?? surely a mm or so here or there isn't a deal breaker ... but if there is past experience i am unaware of please tell me asap... Thanks
I'm running an original Roper plate. It was 'almost' a non issue for me. I used a rat tail file in the hole on the top side ever so slightly and it cleared nicely. Others have had different experiences. Gasket material obviously plays a role. For myself, it could have been slightly thicker and still worked.
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are they thicker? Thinking about the kickstand mount issue/non-issue already present with the earlier plates
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2 hours ago, audiomick said:
In a similar vein
you beat me to it. but.
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1 hour ago, 80CX100 said:
What a talent he's been blessed with
He's Willie Nelson's son. He had a good start.
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6 minutes ago, guzzler said:
I enjoy riding and driving, don't want to outsource any of the pleasure of it to a computer......!
but you could be having wine and cheese on that ride
from 2018.
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What [music] do you listen to? Share your favs
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maybe this one works?