Recent content by Redline John

I've found in 36 years of riding that a "tad" rear brake in the turns is perfectly fine--if needed to drag off a bit too much speed, while increasing in-board lean. Doesn't affect stand-up. Called "trail braking," I think. It acutally LOADS rear suspension rather than reducing the contact patch...

I agree with Twisted and Sane Man. Also, go to radarbusters.com for more info. I use the escort 8500 hardwired and the H.A.R.D. heads-up wireless LED in the helmet. Bottom line: if you know how your top-dollar detector works, if you know your town, and if you are alert in your riding practices...

For high altitude, it's 86 octane. I live in Albuquerque (5300') and we do not have 87. If you do the research--and I have--you will find that 86 is used here and that there is no 87. And what everyone else has said, use the low octane. In fact, I've seen on this board in the past that high...

It's the only reason I kept my Harley Roadglide (the one with the frame-mounted fairing). I'm 57 and love the Busa and ride it to work and for the most fun. But when it comes to absolute comfort, reliability, and ergonomics, Harley's got it. Tried the big Beemer and Goldwing--too big and clumsy...

Here's a bit of C.K. info most people don't know. Years ago on the Johnny Carson "Tonight" show, legendary Hollywood tough guy Lee Marvin was talking to Carson when Carson said, "Lee, I understand you won the Navy Cross during the War." "Yep, got shot in the ass on Iwo Jima," was his curt and...

Here's a bit of C.K. info most people don't know. Years ago on the Johnny Carson "Tonight" show, legendary Hollywood tough guy Lee Marvin was talking to Carson when Carson said, "Lee, I understand you won the Navy Cross during the War." "Yep, got shot in the ass on Iwo Jima," was his curt and...

3--'03 40th Anniversary '02 HD Road Glide '02 Ducati MH900e (Mike Hailwood Limited Edition)

Yep--bend it.

One more tip: I hate to depend on anyone else, so I put a block of wood under the kickstand that puts the bike "almost straight up," but not quite. The bike leans just a degree or so to the left, which eliminates worry that it will go to far to the right and crash onto the floor. Then I slip the...

Pressure on the reflector mount, like described above will do it. Don't worry about the nuts that fall off inside the tail plastic--they will fall out when you do your undertail mods. Oh yes you will!!

Good stuff. No such thing as too many reminders. Everyone of us thinks about what COULD happen--we just don't think it will. Hmmm...sounds like Pearl harbor. And look how that turned out.

Stock clips.

Got mine at Indysuperbikes.com. Ask for Chris. Been happy with all my dealings there.

Have you checked GMAC? I pay $499.00 annually for 3 bikes full coverage in New Mexico: 03 Busa, 02 H-D Road glide, and 00 H-D Deuce. I'm in my 50s, ticket free (so far) and accident free. Here's their number: 1-800-325-1088. Good luck.

"How do you properly quote someone so it referances the author?"--Micky D. Like that.