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Man!! TOday was one of those days when I am so glad that I have a Sportster. Nothing seemed to go right! With days that are field with deadlines and suspenses it sure is nice to be able to get my my bike and ride!! Just ride with no destination and no specific time to be there. The rumble and vibrations of the bike always seem to clear my mind.
I hope that you aren't having one of those days!!
Ride Safe!!! Bert
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Speedway Instrument Contest Winner!
- By XL Forum Member FLSKEVIN
I thought it would be appropriate to post Kevin's winning entry in the Speedway Instruments Contest as this weeks Rider's Story. I don't have one for next week so I am begging you all to email me your stories and photos!!
I sold my bike when I moved to Virginia. I was getting kinda bored with riding. When I got my Sportster little did I know what it would lead to. My sportster and the XLF has made riding fun again. I have owned several different makes and styles but the Sportster is more like a state of mind not just a motorcycle. Many riders buy a sporty for a starter bike but riders that understand what a sporty has than "bigger bikes" won't trade them in. Speed, power and agility the triumverant of a great bike, with a little bit of classic style.
I joined the XLF in May 0f '05 and posted a thread looking for other local sporty riders for some local riding. Now there are about 15 Sportster owners from all over the area I get to ride with. This will be the 3rd year I'll be riding with my XLF buddies.
Last June I participated in a great ride with XLF members from as far away as New York, Kentucky and Indiana in Robbinsville, NC to ride the Dragon. Organized and planned on the forum, it couldn't have turned out better.
The technical and mechanical experience forum members have is amazing. Any problem or question I might have someone here knows the answer.
Which brings me to my pic.
I took this on my favorite day ride. Virginia's Skyline Drive. When the weather is nice it doesn't get much better. I hope all the forum members have a road as nice that's close by that they can enjoy. There are fun roads all across the world but this one is like being in my backyard.
It has everything you look for in a great road. Easy pace and nice twisties.
If you have a story to tell PM it to OZARK and he will get it put onto the XLF Weekly Newsletter. Or you can email the story to me at bplinson@xlforum.net
These storys are Sponsored by Don's Cycleware.
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XL Forum and Speedway Instruments Contest
The contest is complete and here are the winners!!!
1st Place: flskevin
2nd Place: tigger
3rd Place: JasonJ
It was a great contest and very hard to decide on which bike/story to vote for.
Thanks to Justin (jgaither) from Speedway Instruments for suggesting this contest and donating one of the main prizes!
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Joke of the Week - Goodbye - Submitted by XLF Member DM-SC
A father put his three year old daughter to bed, told her a story and listened to her prayers which she ended by saying "God bless Mommy, God bless daddy, God bless grandma and good-bye grandpa."
The father asked, "Why did you say good-bye grandpa?" The little girl said, "I don't know daddy, it just seemed like the thing to do."
The next day grandpa died.
The father thought it was a strange coincidence. A few months later The father put the girl to bed and listened to her prayers, which went like this: "God bless Mommy, God Bless daddy and good-bye grandma."
The next day the grandmother died. Oh my gosh, thought the father, this kid is in contact with the other side. Several weeks later when the girl was going to bed the dad heard her say "God bless Mommy and good-bye daddy."
He practically went into shock. He couldn't sleep all night and got up at the crack of dawn to go to his office. He was nervous as a cat all day, had lunch sent in and watched the clock. He figured if he could get by until midnight he would be okay. He felt safe in the office, so instead of going home at the end of the day he stayed there, drinking coffee, looking at his watch and jumping at every sound.
Finally midnight arrived, he breathed a sigh of relief and went home.
When he got home his wife said "I've never seen you work so late, what's the matter?"
He said "I don't want to talk about it, I've just spent the worst day of my life."
She said "You think you had a bad day, you'll never believe what happened to me. This morning the milkman dropped dead on our porch."
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Man!! TOday was one of those days when I am so glad that I have a Sportster. Nothing seemed to go right! With days that are field with deadlines and suspenses it sure is nice to be able to get my my bike and ride!! Just ride with no destination and no specific time to be there. The rumble and vibrations of the bike always seem to clear my mind.
I hope that you aren't having one of those days!!
Ride Safe!!! Bert
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Speedway Instrument Contest Winner!
- By XL Forum Member FLSKEVIN
I thought it would be appropriate to post Kevin's winning entry in the Speedway Instruments Contest as this weeks Rider's Story. I don't have one for next week so I am begging you all to email me your stories and photos!!
I sold my bike when I moved to Virginia. I was getting kinda bored with riding. When I got my Sportster little did I know what it would lead to. My sportster and the XLF has made riding fun again. I have owned several different makes and styles but the Sportster is more like a state of mind not just a motorcycle. Many riders buy a sporty for a starter bike but riders that understand what a sporty has than "bigger bikes" won't trade them in. Speed, power and agility the triumverant of a great bike, with a little bit of classic style.
I joined the XLF in May 0f '05 and posted a thread looking for other local sporty riders for some local riding. Now there are about 15 Sportster owners from all over the area I get to ride with. This will be the 3rd year I'll be riding with my XLF buddies.
Last June I participated in a great ride with XLF members from as far away as New York, Kentucky and Indiana in Robbinsville, NC to ride the Dragon. Organized and planned on the forum, it couldn't have turned out better.
The technical and mechanical experience forum members have is amazing. Any problem or question I might have someone here knows the answer.
Which brings me to my pic.
I took this on my favorite day ride. Virginia's Skyline Drive. When the weather is nice it doesn't get much better. I hope all the forum members have a road as nice that's close by that they can enjoy. There are fun roads all across the world but this one is like being in my backyard.
It has everything you look for in a great road. Easy pace and nice twisties.
If you have a story to tell PM it to OZARK and he will get it put onto the XLF Weekly Newsletter. Or you can email the story to me at bplinson@xlforum.net
These storys are Sponsored by Don's Cycleware.
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Do you want $200.00?
Write a Letter to The Editor of a motorcycle magazine and you may qualify for $175.00! - Details are here:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=24131 .
The first post talks about $50.00 but you have the read the other posts to see that the pot is up to $175.00.
I would really like to give some money away so to make it interesting I am gonna raise the amount by $25.00 (up to $300.00) until someone takes
it. Then it will go back down to $50.00
Come on everyone!! Get out your pen and paper!
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XL Forum Photo of the Week
- Here is XL Forum member FD2BLK on what it look like The Tail of The Dragon.
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The contest is complete and here are the winners!!!
1st Place: flskevin
2nd Place: tigger
3rd Place: JasonJ
It was a great contest and very hard to decide on which bike/story to vote for.
Thanks to Justin (jgaither) from Speedway Instruments for suggesting this contest and donating one of the main prizes!
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Joke of the Week - Goodbye - Submitted by XLF Member DM-SC
A father put his three year old daughter to bed, told her a story and listened to her prayers which she ended by saying "God bless Mommy, God bless daddy, God bless grandma and good-bye grandpa."
The father asked, "Why did you say good-bye grandpa?" The little girl said, "I don't know daddy, it just seemed like the thing to do."
The next day grandpa died.
The father thought it was a strange coincidence. A few months later The father put the girl to bed and listened to her prayers, which went like this: "God bless Mommy, God Bless daddy and good-bye grandma."
The next day the grandmother died. Oh my gosh, thought the father, this kid is in contact with the other side. Several weeks later when the girl was going to bed the dad heard her say "God bless Mommy and good-bye daddy."
He practically went into shock. He couldn't sleep all night and got up at the crack of dawn to go to his office. He was nervous as a cat all day, had lunch sent in and watched the clock. He figured if he could get by until midnight he would be okay. He felt safe in the office, so instead of going home at the end of the day he stayed there, drinking coffee, looking at his watch and jumping at every sound.
Finally midnight arrived, he breathed a sigh of relief and went home.
When he got home his wife said "I've never seen you work so late, what's the matter?"
He said "I don't want to talk about it, I've just spent the worst day of my life."
She said "You think you had a bad day, you'll never believe what happened to me. This morning the milkman dropped dead on our porch."
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Title: "XR1200 Prototype Poll"
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Title: "Do you use premium gas in your Sportster?"
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(Date Posted 26th February 2006 by jhawkr)
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Title: "Helmet poll"
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(Date Posted 26th November 2005 by Scooter_Trash)
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Title: "Official XLForum Poll: What kind of bars are you running?"
Dyna Lowriders
(Date Posted 10th October 2005 by Preacher)
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o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=8450
Title: "Another afflicted SE A/C setup"
The number is an RC-2840. Sorry about the misinformation. It is listed under ...
(Date Posted 29th April 2005 by thunderpaw)
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(Date Posted 13th March 2006 by AZFlyingDiver)
o 34709 Views, 332 Replies, Last Post: 09:48, 3rd November 2007 by JayFL459
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Title: "adjusting primary chain tension"
Would the whine sound like a high pitched squeal? It comes and goes on mine, ...
(Date Posted 19th July 2005 by sportsterrific)
o 30369 Views, 164 Replies, Last Post: 17:58, 4th November 2007 by Githianki
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Title: "Stock vs. Modified"
Stage 1, stage 2, etc have been used for years to describe states of tune ...
(Date Posted 11th February 2006 by silver ghost)
o 25943 Views, 169 Replies, Last Post: 23:09, 31st October 2007 by Folkie
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=22073
Title: "Round Air Cleaner Poll"
I have the same for Bendix carb. / I' will modify it to fit my CV carb...
(Date Posted 6th April 2005 by barry1967)
o 25902 Views, 231 Replies, Last Post: 14:36, 2nd November 2007 by beuz
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=5305
Title: "What engine oil do you use?"
Vavoline VR 1 20/50 racing oil. / Tony / 02 1200 XLC
(Date Posted 9th May 2006 by dgfironworks)
o 25430 Views, 274 Replies, Last Post: 15:18, 4th November 2007 by mrbreezeet1
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=28008
Title: "Rubbermount Poll"
I like the rubber mount. Dont really know that I would say its smoother. / ...
(Date Posted 27th February 2006 by Lightning)
o 23398 Views, 190 Replies, Last Post: 01:19, 31st October 2007 by firemedic76
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=23020
Title: "What's your opinion on windshields?"
I just bought a 883 standard and rode 580mi in 2 days on the thing in city, fast ...
(Date Posted 25th June 2006 by dagsportster)
o 23016 Views, 373 Replies, Last Post: 17:08, 30th October 2007 by davidzapr
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=31370
Title: "Stock mirrors. Can you see behind you?"
2000 1200 conversion and could only "use" the long-stem mirrors to determine ...
(Date Posted 22nd November 2005 by jhawkr)
o 21504 Views, 318 Replies, Last Post: 13:59, 3rd November 2007 by wacosporty
o http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=17388
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