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2008 Sturgis Coverage

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12er · 08-15-2008, 03:43 PM

Nice write up LR, 8 days and only one roll of film?

Buzglyd · 08-15-2008, 04:22 PM

Awesome LR. It's amazing what one can accomplish with 4 minute gas stops!

I think your next article should be on time management and route planning.

mscuddy · 08-15-2008, 04:38 PM

Jeez you be a motojournalist! Now if I could just learn to use commas like you do..nice story, sorry you almost got the bird, but that beats a pit bull any day.

So one thing I fail to understand is the rear cylinder shut-off deal. I remember fouling the rear plug on my City X, and it ran like a 50cc Honda. So when the bike gets hot it shuts down the back jug, wouldn't that make the front cylinder work twice as hard and get even, er...ah.. hotter....oh nevermind...

Buzglyd · 08-15-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mscuddy

Jeez you be a motojournalist! Now if I could just learn to use commas like you do..nice story, sorry you almost got the bird, but that beats a pit bull any day.

So one thing I fail to understand is the rear cylinder shut-off deal. I remember fouling the rear plug on my City X, and it ran like a 50cc Honda. So when the bike gets hot it shuts down the back jug, wouldn't that make the front cylinder work twice as hard and get even, er...ah.. hotter....oh nevermind...

The new American Rider magazine has an interesting write-up on it but I'm too lazy to give you the Reader's Digest condensed version right now.

12er · 08-15-2008, 06:00 PM

Oh and my wife knows all to well about Birds. We were rolling up highway 1 coming into the south end of Big Sur, I see a bird out of the corner of my eye and duck (verb) just in time for it to hit her square in the face shield. My Laughter almost drowned out her screaming over the autocomm. She had a dirt daisy on her shield from the impact and a dead bird in her lap, luckily no blood. Full face helmets come in handy...

Kenneth_Moore · 08-15-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mscuddy

So when the bike gets hot it shuts down the back jug, wouldn't that make the front cylinder work twice as hard and get even, er...ah.. hotter....oh nevermind...

It only does it at idle. As soon as you throttle up it shuts back on.

Buzglyd · 08-15-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 12er

Oh and my wife knows all to well about Birds. We were rolling up highway 1 coming into the south end of Big Sur, I see a bird out of the corner of my eye and duck (verb) just in time for it to hit her square in the face shield. My Laughter almost drowned out her screaming over the autocomm. She had a dirt daisy on her shield from the impact and a dead bird in her lap, luckily no blood. Full face helmets come in handy...

She probably had two dirt daisies. She just didn't tell you about the other one.

The_AirHawk · 08-15-2008, 10:27 PM

I ride alone, the wasteland that I cross -
Will take another life, we'll take another loss.
I feel a dry wind, dust is in my eyes -
The Artic Cold at night; the Earth, it tells me Lies....

God in Heaven! My only friend -
Will I live to see my journey's end?
As the world awakens me so hard, my values have been changed;
I make a promise to myself: Never Again!
A dusty Godforsaken path, endless to my dismay!
I know these are The Badlands; somehow I'll find my way....

No more Paradise, no more soothing rain.
All the Sacrifice; the pain is all the same.
Still I'm pushing onward - alone I can't deny
My presence fills the desert, my spirit never dies....

Will these Lonely Nights, ever end?
Will I live to see my Journey's end?
As the world awakens me so hard, my values have been changed;
I make a promise to myself: Never Again!
A dusty Godforsaken path, endless to my dismay!
I know these are The Badlands; somehow I'll find my way....

The vultures that circle, - cloud the empty sky,
Patiently waiting: they wait for me to Die.
Tortured and beaten, blistered by the Sun -
Forceful and heartless, have The Badlands won?

Still I'm pushing onward, alone I can't deny -
My presence fills the desert; my spirit never Dies....
As the world awakens me so hard, my values have been changed;
I make a promise to myself: Never Again!
A dusty Godforsaken path, endless to my dismay!
I know these are The Badlands; somehow I'll find my way....

Badlands from Metal Church: Blessing in Disguise (1989)

Good writeup Longride, enjoyed it very much. The Wife and I may have to do Sturgis one of these years.

Or not.

sarnali2 · 08-15-2008, 11:53 PM

Cool story LR, I'll have to drag my butt out there one of these days myself. The FLHT is the bees knees alright and mines a crummy old-tech '08 !

08-15-2008, 02:59 PM	#1
administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2008 Sturgis Coverage Original Article: 2008 Sturgis Coverage Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2008 Sturgis Coverage in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

08-15-2008, 04:22 PM	#3
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 7,722	Awesome LR. It's amazing what one can accomplish with 4 minute gas stops! I think your next article should be on time management and route planning. __________________ One Big A$$ Mistake America

08-15-2008, 04:38 PM	#4
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 4,565	Jeez you be a motojournalist! Now if I could just learn to use commas like you do..nice story, sorry you almost got the bird, but that beats a pit bull any day. So one thing I fail to understand is the rear cylinder shut-off deal. I remember fouling the rear plug on my City X, and it ran like a 50cc Honda. So when the bike gets hot it shuts down the back jug, wouldn't that make the front cylinder work twice as hard and get even, er...ah.. hotter....oh nevermind... __________________ On Any Sunday, like the tail of a kite, Flying and dancing in the wind. I'd like to break the string and drift out of sight I may not pass this way again.. I'm Flyin'

08-15-2008, 10:27 PM	#9
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Egypt; in the State of DeNile....... Posts: 7,504	I ride alone, the wasteland that I cross - Will take another life, we'll take another loss. I feel a dry wind, dust is in my eyes - The Artic Cold at night; the Earth, it tells me Lies.... God in Heaven! My only friend - Will I live to see my journey's end? As the world awakens me so hard, my values have been changed; I make a promise to myself: Never Again! A dusty Godforsaken path, endless to my dismay! I know these are The Badlands; somehow I'll find my way.... No more Paradise, no more soothing rain. All the Sacrifice; the pain is all the same. Still I'm pushing onward - alone I can't deny My presence fills the desert, my spirit never dies.... Will these Lonely Nights, ever end? Will I live to see my Journey's end? As the world awakens me so hard, my values have been changed; I make a promise to myself: Never Again! A dusty Godforsaken path, endless to my dismay! I know these are The Badlands; somehow I'll find my way.... The vultures that circle, - cloud the empty sky, Patiently waiting: they wait for me to Die. Tortured and beaten, blistered by the Sun - Forceful and heartless, have The Badlands won? Still I'm pushing onward, alone I can't deny - My presence fills the desert; my spirit never Dies.... As the world awakens me so hard, my values have been changed; I make a promise to myself: Never Again! A dusty Godforsaken path, endless to my dismay! I know these are The Badlands; somehow I'll find my way.... Badlands from Metal Church: Blessing in Disguise (1989) Good writeup Longride, enjoyed it very much. The Wife and I may have to do Sturgis one of these years. Or not. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend *Tuez L'Homme Blanc* Kill Whitey Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear Gustatus Similis Pullus Tastes like Chicken Arbeit macht frei, you Nazi SOB's Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now.........

08-15-2008, 11:53 PM	#10
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 5,564	Cool story LR, I'll have to drag my butt out there one of these days myself. The FLHT is the bees knees alright and mines a crummy old-tech '08 ! __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "This being our first try, I'll use the lowest setting..."

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08-15-2008, 03:43 PM	#2
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 1,991	Nice write up LR, 8 days and only one roll of film?

08-15-2008, 06:00 PM	#6
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 1,991	Oh and my wife knows all to well about Birds. We were rolling up highway 1 coming into the south end of Big Sur, I see a bird out of the corner of my eye and duck (verb) just in time for it to hit her square in the face shield. My Laughter almost drowned out her screaming over the autocomm. She had a dirt daisy on her shield from the impact and a dead bird in her lap, luckily no blood. Full face helmets come in handy...