superfunkomatic
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Rode one here at a Honda event a week ago. It's a really comfy tourer and would easily do gravel service roads. Good solid power, good ergonomics, good fit and finish. I liked the DCT, too. Really didn't take more than a few minutes to get used to the controls and it's quite good at gear changes both gearing up and down on its own. Really liked the bike. The price - not so much. They start at $18,000 here in Canada which is insanely high. I doubt Honda will sell many at that price.
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Oops! Just checked the site. The online part is closed. You can just send payment through PayPal at superfunkomatic@gmail.com. Just use the prices for the dorm, tshirts, and dinner from eventbrite.- 495 replies
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The registration should be open still for rooms and the dinner. I did buy a few extra shirts - no monograms on the extra ones. Glad to hear you're coming. You can catch me for the tshirts when you arrive. There's only two guys in the dorm rooms if you want. I could move them together and you and your buddy could share the other room. Let me know - cheap accommodations with the group.
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I love South Park! That nails it, albeit in the most politically incorrect way possible. Motorcyclists do it to themselves. Loud mufflers are obnoxious, childish and unnecessary. I don't blame residents there or anywhere for ridiculous behaviors of 'those' types of motorcyclists.
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It'll certainly be off-species. Haha. You've taken the surprise out the armor all experience now. You'll have to get more creative. :)
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I'd love to ride my VF500. It's been sitting in my garage since 2004. I wish it ran because I'd love ride it again. Maybe at a future meet.
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Looking For A Recommendation On Summer Gauntlets
superfunkomatic replied to Crewwolfy's topic in Clothing & Wearables
Those are all good gloves. I looked at those, too. AlpineStars makes a new full cuff and vented glove called the SP-Air. Really comfy, good ventilation, good protection, well-made, and a lot cheaper than Held, etc. -
Here are the finalized designs and colours for the t-shirts. I've ordered the shirts today. T-shirt Orders - Samples (Cotton Gildan Super T-shirt)
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Good to hear from you, Tony. It would be great to have you join us. There's still space at the hostel if you're interested.
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If you do come to Alberta and pass through Calgary let me know. I'd be happy to take you on a tour of Kananaskis or the Icefields Parkway/Banff/Lake Louise areas.
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Just want to confirm whether the following people want t-shirts or not, and if so, what is their size. I haven't received payments for these ones but if you're still interested you can pay me at the event or send me PayPal at superfunkomatic@gmail.com. The shirts will have each attendee's name printed on the back. Sorry, no ladies sizes as they are generic this time. SquamishVFR 34468Randy V-Fore Steve B VF1000e QDawg & Erin DigitallyHip & Emily Belfry Olive? (You coming?)
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Precisely, to quote Will Shakespeare - "Much ado about nothing...." We'll be fine. You play that far above the speed limit, you pay - fine, impoundment and in your future insurance installments. Your choice. Have fun, but not too much fun.
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On a completely different note. I received a call from the local Powerhouse Honda and I'll be taking a test ride on the new Africa Twin DCT on May 14th. No firm date but my bike, which is a manual, should arrive late May or early June. So I should have it with time to spare for the meet - knock on wood for good luck.
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I think the key is don't be a dick. If you're not speeding excessively, making excessive noise, or racing on the street with your knee down, you'll be fine. I haven't had any issues with RCMP in the many times I've been to Nelson. I have, however, seen plenty of them. The issues arose from residents especially on the approach to the town before the bridge. The locals do phone in speeders and not so surprisingly the RCMP show up. I have seen this first hand on a few occasions - someone rips past me at double-plus speeds and when I see them down the road the RCMP have them and are writing tickets. I see what the locals are upset about - 120 db exhaust noise on their lakeside property, reckless car drivers and riders, and people who treat the public roadways as a race course. Would you want your family near a road that is used by road racers? If you are civil and respectful, I don't think you'll have any problems. We'll all go. Have fun. And be good visitors. The alternative is performance awards. No thanks....
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I know crazy, right? I twisted the fuel tank when working on the bike and put a kink in the fuel supply hose. It basically ran really lean and occasionally would act up and hesitate. Otherwise it became an econobike. :)
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If the fuel tube from your tank is pinched it will make the bike run odd, but the bike will compensate and you'll get legendary fuel economy. I pinched mine by accident and got a kink in it once and was getting 60mpg but it felt like I had 20hp.
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I love it and have passed on the passion to my 3.5 year old son. Will he ride with me? If he wants to. Will he ride his own bike some day? If he wants to. No drinking while riding (or illicit substances). There aren't many activities that give me the same clarity or presence of mind as motorcycle riding/touring, downhill or cross-country skiing, or hiking/backpacking. All these activities are inherently dangerous, or at least perceived to be. The risk/reward ratio for me is worth it. I've been places, met people and seen things I would never have if I hadn't taken up riding. It's changed every aspect of my life and free time - for the better.
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I'd love to come back down under and ride the Great Ocean road and drink cheap wine (not at the same time though). I've seen some of the 'loop' of the eastern side of Oz from Sydney through the outback, Ayers (Uluru), Three Ways, Airlie Beach and back. Lovely country. Loved the Snowy and Blue Mountains, too. I'll have to try them on a bike one day. That's a pretty good long ride! Take lots of pics.
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So far we have 25 confirmed attendees! The weather has been pretty good here and I've already been out and riding to work and a few short jaunts (still snow in the mountains and cold). I still haven't gotten my lazy ass in gear to do the t-shirts, but never fear they will rear their heads before the meet. If the weather remains this mild I may do a reconnaissance run to Nelson in late April or early May. Still no sign of my new bike from Honda but I hear rumblings the Africa Twins are starting to arrive in the USA so we can be far off. My prediction is still May.
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Sorry to hear that, Miguel. We'll certainly miss you. Anything we can do to help out?
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That's a really unique bike. I've always liked Guzzi bikes since they are a bit different from the pack. Although, I read Melissa Holbrock Pierson's book and her troubles with various Guzzi bikes and that put me off. I can certainly admire from afar. :)
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Bring a full bottle of Auchentoshan and I'll split it with you.
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Some pretty clever engineering on SHAD panniers. They are really reasonably priced and the quality seems quite good.
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Baja. Yes, and no, I haven't been. Was on the way a few years back and had my reg/rectifier and stator fry. So, I'll be looking forward to your next witty instalment.
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Good posts again. Love the photos. Love the Rob Base quote - I'm not internationally known, either (but I'm known to rock a microphone). :) I enjoy reading your reports because then I go ride through those places. Last year I followed your route from your previous Thanksgiving. Could you go somewhere different so I have new places to go? Can ya?