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Forum: Member Introductions

02-23-2013, 06:56 AM

Replies: 45

How many Father and Sons ride together?

Views: 1,022

Posted By Floyd Dolin

One of the greatest rides I've been on was when...

One of the greatest rides I've been on was when my son and I took off on our bikes from Illinois to Minnesota to visit my father. It was a Father's Day week. Within hours of our start we ran into a...

Forum: Member Introductions

02-23-2013, 06:46 AM

Replies: 11

New From IL

Views: 165

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome to the forum from another rider in...

Welcome to the forum from another rider in Illinois. Post a photo of your Phantom when you get a chance. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

02-23-2013, 06:44 AM

Replies: 4

Carb Care?

Views: 126

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Opinions will be all over the place. I fill the...

Opinions will be all over the place. I fill the tanks, drain the carbs and let our bikes sit for the winter. Never have used any fuel stabilizer. That's just me though. When weather breaks we let the...

Forum: Member Introductions

02-23-2013, 06:38 AM

Replies: 6

Greetings from NWA

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome. Now that you've signed up, how about a...

Welcome. Now that you've signed up, how about a photo of your ride? As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: General Discussion

02-14-2013, 05:37 AM

Replies: 25

long trip on vt 1100

Views: 850

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Long rides on your bike can be wonderful. That...

Long rides on your bike can be wonderful. That said, the idea of averaging 600 - 700 miles per day will more than likely be brutal. My wife and I racked up over 2600 miles last summer during the July...

Forum: Member Introductions

02-14-2013, 05:27 AM

Replies: 17

new member

Views: 276

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Glad to have you here. Ditto on posting pictures...

Glad to have you here. Ditto on posting pictures of your ride(s). As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

02-14-2013, 05:25 AM

Replies: 12

My first thread

Views: 133

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome to the forum from Illinois. As always and...

Welcome to the forum from Illinois. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-28-2013, 06:23 AM

Replies: 8

1st post

Views: 348

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing...

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing photos of your bike. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: General Discussion

01-25-2013, 07:16 AM

Replies: 76

The Official Honda Shadow Spirit VT1100C Thread! Note: All Others Stay Out!

Views: 3,872

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Ditto on the above comment with the exception of...

Ditto on the above comment with the exception of the price. That sure seems low. If everything else is good then you got one heck of a deal. Just sayin'. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: General Discussion

01-25-2013, 07:10 AM

Replies: 5

More on forward controls

Views: 188

Posted By Floyd Dolin

You will get used to proper foot placement once...

You will get used to proper foot placement once you rack up the miles on your bike. You'll discover that it'll become second nature. Been riding over 40 years and the first ride after the Spring thaw...

Forum: General Discussion

01-25-2013, 06:09 AM

Replies: 92

Home made lowers

Views: 11,041

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Hell yeah! That's some good Biker stuff right...

Hell yeah! That's some good Biker stuff right there. Got the same all over my chaps that haven't been cleaned in four years. I notice that they keep my legs warmer. Although they are a bit heavier....

Forum: General Discussion

01-25-2013, 05:15 AM

Replies: 12

Some jerk pushed over my bike.

Views: 828

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Ingenuity at its' best. Great job. Don't forget...

Ingenuity at its' best. Great job. Don't forget to get a Patent on it. Just sayin'. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 05:11 AM

Replies: 4

Saddle Bag History

Views: 122

Posted By Floyd Dolin

"Motorcycle Saddle bags history goes back in the...

"Motorcycle Saddle bags history goes back in the past to 1950’s when versatile motorcycle saddlebags were used for the very first time." Does that help you out? As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 05:05 AM

Replies: 13

Would you buy this bike?

Views: 301

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Mileage on a bike is usually not a big issue....

Mileage on a bike is usually not a big issue. It's all about the maintenance that should be a concern. Good idea to have it checked out by someone who is knowledgeable. Just sayin'. As always and...

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 05:01 AM

Replies: 9

new shadow owner

Views: 113

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome to the forum. Gonna post a photo of your...

Welcome to the forum. Gonna post a photo of your bike? As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 05:00 AM

Replies: 12

New rider

Views: 130

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to a photo...

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to a photo of your bike. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 04:58 AM

Replies: 9

Stumbled my way here... So I joined.

Views: 132

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Welcome to the forum. Yep, you'll be much happier...

Welcome to the forum. Yep, you'll be much happier with the 1100. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 04:56 AM

Replies: 3

New Member

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Yep. Post a couple more and you'll be set to go....

Yep. Post a couple more and you'll be set to go. Welcome to the forum. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Member Introductions

01-25-2013, 04:54 AM

Replies: 8

New Pic!

Views: 159

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Good looking bike. As always and above all...ride...

Good looking bike. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: Technical Discussion

10-19-2012, 05:45 AM

Replies: 36

Straight Pipe Myths

Views: 4,812

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Exactly what I have in my V&H exhaust. Baffles...

Exactly what I have in my V&H exhaust. Baffles removed and then above were placed approximately six inches from the exit. NOTE: That measurement was for MY bike. Yours may be different - depending...

Forum: General Discussion

10-19-2012, 05:13 AM

Replies: 10

Here I sit...

Views: 368

Posted By Floyd Dolin

I would imagine that a few of us older, long time...

I would imagine that a few of us older, long time riders have done the same thing. I know that I have. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: General Discussion

10-19-2012, 05:10 AM

Replies: 10

Shadow Spirit owners - highway/crash bars

Views: 1,113

Posted By Floyd Dolin

I don't have a clue what brand of crash bars are...

I don't have a clue what brand of crash bars are on my wife's bike since they were already on there when she got the bike. I added the foot pegs for her. Honda rider friends of mine have suggested...

Forum: General Discussion

10-19-2012, 05:05 AM

Replies: 31

Downshifting vs Braking

Views: 1,625

Posted By Floyd Dolin

Engine breaking is my habit developed from 40...

Engine breaking is my habit developed from 40 years of riding experience. I rarely use the brakes through curves. All depends upon the circumstance. I can't think of a time when I've blip-ed the...

Forum: General Discussion

10-19-2012, 04:53 AM

Replies: 85

Those rude Harley riders. ;)

Views: 3,922

Posted By Floyd Dolin

A fact and common sense approach to the issue....

A fact and common sense approach to the issue. Great post. As always and above all...ride safe.

Forum: General Discussion

10-19-2012, 04:35 AM

Replies: 17

My longest ride so far.....

Views: 529

Posted By Floyd Dolin

You hit the nail on the head. Many times I've...

You hit the nail on the head. Many times I've fired up the bike and took off alone for those miles of reflection, soul searching, and mind cleansing. Somehow the wind and sound of the exhaust puts me...

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