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Offline Pokey

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Things must be good in Connieland!
« on: October 02, 2011, 07:33:44 PM »
Because compared to almost any other moto-forum that I visit.......this place is almost dead when comparing the number of posts and or topics "per log-on visit".

So what gives? :o
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 07:38:23 PM »
No idea, but it seems a bit quiet to me, too.
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 07:40:14 PM »
Everyone in the northern states are out enjoying the last month of good riding weather. 
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2011, 08:14:29 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on October 02, 2011, 07:40:14 PM
Everyone in the northern states are out enjoying the last month of good riding weather.

^^^^ snowbirds will be heading this way soon too  :o

Pokey, have you been doing your share of post-hoing with us.....
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 08:19:41 PM »
Been busy riding and freezing up in the Cackacky mountains. In the tent right now, 44*, down to 31 tonight here. Sleeping bag is toasty. :thumbs:
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2011, 08:21:39 PM »
Damn right, get out and ride. I was out Fri and Sat. Gorgeous weather for the end up Sept. here in Colorado. Did about 700 for the week (500 and 200 respectively) Ticked over 28,000 on Sat. I'm on pace for about 30,000 in less than 2 years  ;D
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2011, 08:31:55 PM »
Maybe the C14 is more dependable than its reputation even says? Hell.....the Vstrom forums get so many stupid ass topics/questions, that I reckon I take the C14 for granted. ;) For some reason the Vstrom attracts new riders and older riders whom are getting back into riding, I reckon the C14 is no bike for noobs :thumbs:
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2011, 08:47:39 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on October 02, 2011, 08:31:55 PM
Maybe the C14 is more dependable than its reputation even says? Hell.....the Vstrom forums get so many stupid ass topics/questions, that I reckon I take the C14 for granted. ;) For some reason the Vstrom attracts new riders and older riders whom are getting back into riding, I reckon the C14 is no bike for noobs :thumbs:

I would concur, as I've yet to see a new rider even contemplate getting one. I think the "size" of the bike is an intimidating factor. I saw the large fairing/windshield/hard bags as needed/want items when I was searching for a replacement for my Vulcan. As far as reliability, I've only had warranty issues so far, and those have all been covered.
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2011, 11:27:41 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on October 02, 2011, 08:31:55 PM
Maybe the C14 is more dependable than its reputation even says? Hell.....the Vstrom forums get so many stupid ass topics/questions, that I reckon I take the C14 for granted. ;) For some reason the Vstrom attracts new riders and older riders whom are getting back into riding, I reckon the C14 is no bike for noobs :thumbs:

Speaking of stupid-ass.......I don't post to the Stromtrooper forum anymore since I got sick of that wacko Sitting Duck and his insane, alternate-universe, mentally-deficient drivel.  Other members are just fine, but it's amazing how one doofus who suffers from a  recto-cranial inversion can just turn you off of the whole thing.  >:(

Right now I'm awaiting the clutch star-spring kit from Murph before I ride the Connie again, so I guess I don't have much to say about that, either. :-X

The GMC truck is running good though. ;D
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2011, 04:02:34 AM »
The 14 is the first bike I've had in years that I don't have to wrench unless I want to. :)
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 05:14:39 AM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on October 02, 2011, 07:40:14 PM
Everyone in the northern states are out enjoying the last month of good riding weather.

You got that right! I'm hoping for more than just another month though.
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 06:23:04 AM »
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Everyone in the northern states are out enjoying the last month of good riding weather.

This week is looking pretty, pretty, pretty good, as far as the weather goes. Cool in the morning, 40's, then in the 70's on the way home from work.

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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2011, 06:37:56 AM »
I vote you all with Vstroms should post pics of your sweet bikes
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2011, 06:41:31 AM »
Quote from: stevewfl on October 03, 2011, 06:37:56 AM
I vote you all with Vstroms should post pics of your sweet bikes
This is Connieland
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2011, 07:01:26 AM »
I miss my VStrom....she was a sweet first "bigger" bike...but Connie is oh so sweeter...
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #15 on: October 03, 2011, 08:08:43 AM »
Heck we're finally out of ther 90's here in Houston. Of course we're out riding. The weather don't get any better than this down here. With any kind of luck it may hang around for a couple of months. Got a 3-day solo ride planned for this weekend.  ;D BTW steve I don't have any Vstrom pics but I got some Bandit pics I can post for ya if you really need a Suzuki fix.  :o
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Re: Things must be good in Connieland!
« Reply #16 on: October 03, 2011, 09:42:12 AM »
^^^^^avatar pic suffices for any "fix", thanks  ;D
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