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    • DmartD
      Dmart
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      @WhiskeySandwich if you want to feel your intervertebral disc too 😂
      I love hardtails but comfort is questionable at best haha.

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      • J
        Jett129
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        @WhiskeySandwich I had a Springer that allowed me to feel pretty connected to the asphalt. Loved that bike but after about 350 miles in a day,I was definitely looking forward to getting off. Still probably like a couch compared to the Hardtail.

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        • WhiskeySandwichW
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          I’ve never really been sofa surfing long enough to appreciate the cush, but if you do it right, hardtail can be hella comfy. Do we ride bikes for comfort, or the raw feel of the road? Which matters more? Laying down miles, or making every mile as fun as possible? It’s always a trade off.

          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
          -Seneca

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          • DmartD
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            @WhiskeySandwich 100%
            But I have never ridden a comfortable hardtail (and never owned one). But totally agree with the feel for the road and yes it’s a trade off.

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            • J
              Jett129
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              @WhiskeySandwich I always chose Fun over Comfort,except for one time and I ended up hating that bike. Felt like I was always fighting with it. It was a Yamaha Roadliner.

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              • ChokoC
                Choko
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                Took the day off work and rode up Mt. Lemmon in Tucson, AZ. Cold as hell at the top! 30°F. I’m not used to those kinda temps anymore haha. Great ride with my buddy none the less

                Less is more

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                • WhiskeySandwichW
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                  "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                  -Seneca

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                  • WhiskeySandwichW
                    WhiskeySandwich
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                    @Choko any ride with a view like that is a good one!

                    "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                    -Seneca

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                    • Denimhead 0D
                      Denimhead 0
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                      December rides in the Northeast are gravy

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                      IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                      • InorganicI
                        Inorganic
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                        I just picked up this project from my buddy. 1977 Yamaha XS400. He was turning it into a cafe racer, but I’m going to pivot and make it into a scrambler with the hopes that I can bring it camping. This is my first build so it will be a journey of learning + mistakes + fun. If you’ve done something similar please share any suggestions.

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                        • injunjackI
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                          Santa came to loan Manitou
                          https://www.facebook.com/jack.stone.148553/videos/1288488318314787/

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                          • WhiskeySandwichW
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                            @Inorganic nice!!! Have fun with it and take your time! With old builds, research takes most of my time, and double checking everything. Enjoy dude! Keep us posted as it progresses!

                            "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                            -Seneca

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                            • Denimhead 0D
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                              Friday vibes

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                              IG - gratefuldenimhead (jeans and boots), Norseamerican (bicycles)

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                              • todyT
                                tody
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                                Just came across the DicE Magazine youtube video from the Moon Eyes Hot Rod Custom Show in Yokohama this year. Focuses on motorcycles.

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                                • AndymacA
                                  Andymac
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                                  Had some fun on the Aprilia RSV4IMG_0046.jpeg

                                  I’m gonna fight’ em off
                                  A seven nation army could’nt hold me back

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                                  • motojoboboM
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                                    That does look like a ton of fun.

                                    The journey is the objective.

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                                    • InorganicI
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                                      Anyone in here have experience with rebuilds and using Moto gadget gear? I’m specifically thinking of using their mo unit blue & flashers. The prior owner removed the wiring loom and instead of reverse engineering his steps it seems easier, perhaps foolishly, to start afresh.

                                      https://motogadget.com/products/mo-unit-blue

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        they have the whole suite. I haven't looked at them, but was looking at upgrades like the handle bar indicators

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • InorganicI
                                          Inorganic
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                                          @louisbosco yes - those handle bar flashers look pretty rad - I like the simplicity of having the single unit to do away with the complexity of the wiring loom (to a degree)

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            @Inorganic I guess it just boils down to your wiring skills. for me, I hate electrical components. nuts and bolts perfect, wiring, forget it.

                                            starting afresh will have its benefits for sure.

                                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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