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Post by chindog on Jun 29, 2013 19:17:56 GMT -5
I keep a few on my scooter to give to friends if the situation presents itself. You can find them online by the dozen for pretty cheap.
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Post by chindog on Jun 23, 2013 21:06:03 GMT -5
Whew!!
Glad he made it!
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Post by chindog on Jun 13, 2013 18:14:54 GMT -5
Same here. No one to ride with. Just haven't met a scooterist around here that rides. And would be fun to ride with. I like riding alone too though I might be gettin' together with the Marietta Square riders as they get together at the square every Thurs at 7. But can't do it now due to the suspended license    It's been a while since the Marietta GASS club had a group ride. Once your suspension is over, why don't you suggest a day trip? I'll bet a bunch of people would join in. |
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Post by chindog on May 11, 2013 19:14:45 GMT -5
Good luck with your business! If I come down that way, I'd certainly rent a scooter from you.
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Post by chindog on May 7, 2013 14:14:47 GMT -5
I never even look at my speedometer any more. I have a GPS mounted, and use it exclusively to monitor speed.
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Post by chindog on May 3, 2013 18:35:20 GMT -5
I've got my Garmin Nuvi mounted about the same place as yours, and it was sometimes hard to read in the sunlight. So, I made a hood for it out of a sheet of craft foam I got at Michael's for under a dollar. I put velcro strips on the foam and the back of the gps mount to hold it on.
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Post by chindog on May 3, 2013 18:25:53 GMT -5
Definitely the original Steve McGarrett.
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Post by chindog on Apr 18, 2013 19:28:36 GMT -5
Here's my home made variator tool. The OEM tool for my Scarabeo was $150, so I just made one out of hardwood and bolts. It works just fine.  |
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Post by chindog on Apr 10, 2013 17:27:38 GMT -5
The back end of that chock has 3 different locations to bolt it on, so there is some adjustment room there. And, if your forks don't fit with the wheel all the way forward, you could make a bumper to put on the front rail to hold the wheel back a little further where the rail is lower. Here's a photo of one of those modifications I found on the internet:  |
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Post by chindog on Apr 9, 2013 17:20:56 GMT -5
The Harbor Freight chock that I use is on sale for $40 right now. If you can scrounge up one of those 20% off coupons, you could get it for $32. I got mine when it was on sale for $25 during one of their parking lot sales. This one works well on my 16" wheels.  |
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Post by chindog on Mar 26, 2013 20:19:35 GMT -5
Sorry you're going through this rough patch, Terrilee.
May your journey through the darkness be swift and uneventful, and your return be met with happiness and joy.
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Post by chindog on Mar 21, 2013 18:41:39 GMT -5
It's supposed to snow overnight here in the Atlanta suburbs. Then, it turns to sleet, and all melts off by the afternoon.
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Post by chindog on Mar 21, 2013 18:35:44 GMT -5
Depends on the ride. I'll pack differently if going on a group ride through the country than on the way to work. My work commute is about 35 miles each way. I've got saddle bags, so I usually carry a bunch of stuff. My normal inventory is:
Rain suit - 2 piece
Gloves - several different pair for freezing, cold, warm, plus glove liners.
Scooter cover
Spare helmet - only a 1/2 helmet will fit under the seat on my scoot.
microfiber rag for cleaning the huge Givi windscreen
bungee net
Doo Rags
prescription sunglasses
prescription goggles
tool kit
insurance cards
gremlin bells
On a group ride, I'll pack different weight jackets if it's cool.
I've got a cup holder hanging on the bag clip, so sometimes I pack water or an insulated coffee tumbler.
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Post by chindog on Mar 21, 2013 18:22:23 GMT -5
Mike in Dallas, GA. Well, not actually in Dallas, but halfway between Dallas and Villa Rica.
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Post by chindog on Mar 21, 2013 18:20:26 GMT -5
Ha Ha! That was funny!
I remember way back before the internet. We actually had to talk to each other in person.
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