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Starting reading Stealing Speed on Kindle. Having a hard time putting it down! Historical spy-like thriller about 2-cycle engine development.

Thanks Raymond! 😊

I like the brat style. I find myself wondering how this modification would compare from a handling perspective with the bike above provided by 40north. I guess I would expect the brat to have faster handling...

Thanks 40north. Nice bike! I agree with your points. I am curious about how a girder compares from a handling perspective to standard telescopic spring/oil damped, or an inverted fork? Another question I have is what is the rear suspension configuration on this bike called? I would like to...

Matt Oxley has a new graphic novel version on his UK website. However if you have a Kindle this novel is available for $7.99. With Kindle Unlimited it is zero dollars!

Was this a graphic novel?

*Bartender did NOT know who Mark Twain was and neither did the customer at the bar....

Greetings to the Rhineland of America! I spent many an afternoon at the Bentonville public library with an old set of Britannica. You were fortunate to have a set at home. In my case, the mandatory school reading list was heavily augmented by my interests and recommendations of friends and...

Me thinks yours is a well considered response. I agree that Romeo and Juliet is much deeper than simply that thing we all seek. But then that thing is many splendored, effecting everyone it touches in some fashion, differently too, in character and degree. That thing is the most powerful force...

As a companion to the "What books are you reading right now?" thread, I thought it might be interesting to hear from members on their "top ten" reads. I took the tack of listing what has been most influential to me. Not necessarily recommended reading for anyone else. So please let us know the...

Hard to overrate value of search function!

Yes. I should note that my inseam is 24". I make up for it in torso. So I'm a lowrider by necessity. I think I have to be careful about spring rates. I really like solo saddles that put my feet on the ground at stop lights. I'm thinking wait and see on handlebar height and pullback, but one of...

Gary, I haven't been able to find the Brat style seat kit thread. I may need to reset my session. Search is giving a server error. Or maybe I'm just not experienced enough with the forum ops. But it looks really interesting! I have a shiny and new top of the line Hobart MIG welder sitting right...

Hehe...the stuff I left out. I presently own a Yamaha dirt bike. My parents were afraid I might hurt my big head. My brother on the other hand got to have bikes before he had a DL. So unfair! My friends all had 2-stroke Yamadingers, Suzuki's, and Kawi's. Not me:-( Then later my friends all had...

Well that was danged nice of you! I think your finding clearly indicate an increase in spring rates is advisable in my case. Thanks again!

Thanks for the advice. -I've decided against hardtail and springer fork for reasons you mention. -Understood on springs, shocks, heavier fork oil, etc. I was 9lbs 14oz at birth as my mom often reminds. I continued to grow... -Shock travel; copy that. -Seats, tanks, and handle bars. Still...

Yes, unfortunately it may be sold to somebody else. Waiting to hear final word from seller.

Yes, I appreciate the wisdom!

Thanks for all the great input. I think the resto-mod approach evolving to match my driving style and preferences as they develop is a great approach. Heavier springs and oil sound likely. A bobber without hardtailing may be the path for me. Lots to think about Really appreciate all your guidance!

Maybe I need two bikes! Hehehe...