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| Name: Mike (Chicago) Chatman From: Chicago Date: 2008-04-30 13:26:28 Dave, I did'nt get to say thanks. You and your group made the whole class great. It really was fun. I learned alot about riding and about myself. I would recomend the ST ART class to anyone. On the ride home I thought of so many more questions, I would love to bend your ear sometime. Again, thanks to you all. Mike. |
| Name: Jon From: Ca. Central Coast Date: 2008-04-20 20:23:37 Very nice website. Love the fact that you promote a combination of sport bikes, camping and canyons. Looking forward to many visits! Any future plans for helping riders get together for rides? Gracias |
| Name: thomb From: Ballard, WA Date: 2008-04-08 18:54:05 Great site! I was able to install a distribution block on my bike following your directions in the workshop section. Big thanks! |
| Name: Greg From: Ketchum, Id Date: 2008-03-24 11:55:53 Hey there. Just wanted to thank you for your site. My best friend & I have known each other since jr. high, and have been talking about motorcycle touring since high school. We both turn 41 this year, haven't lived in the same place since high school, so when he moved up here a year ago, we decided we had to get sport bikes. I bought mine in Dec, he 2 weekends ago. I got a '98 CBR F3, he got a '95 VFR 750. We've been reading your site "cover to cover" all winter, and are buying our tires and bags based on your reviews. We're also planning a couple of rides around your Treasure Maps. Thanks again for the great information. Maybe we'll see you out there. |
| Name: Cdogman From: Salt Lake City Date: 2008-03-23 00:29:15 I am of course a local,,, I have met many of you but dont know your handles..... I am AMAZED that the site is so clear and consise. Thank you for taking the effort to "do this" and take out of your riding time Cheers Cdog ((the FJR Guy)) |
| Name: WillyDarrin From: Kamloops, B.C. Date: 2008-03-17 02:15:51 Hello all you beautiful people! found your sight while googling some info and ended up adding this sight to my fav's, so I'll probably be back! -Take Care |
| Name: Reuben Mitchell From: Baton Rouge, LA Website: http://friendlyyamaha.com Date: 2008-03-12 19:47:49 This is one of the best motorcycling sites on the internet. I hope to shake your hands if you're ever riding through Baton Rouge! |
| Name: Warren From: San Jose, CA Date: 2008-03-05 19:43:28 Hey Dave, as a fellow Hawk lister, I know you're full of good info. But I am constantly surprised by how many people send me links from your site, saying "look at this cool mod" or something like that. Keep up the good work! |
| Name: sheryl mack From: elgin, illinois Date: 2008-02-27 09:48:54 Awesome Site ! |
| Name: Paul E. From: Bowie, MD Date: 2008-02-20 13:14:34 Great Site - plenty of info and great reads. Keep up the great work and keep riding. |
| Name: Harry From: Cary NC Date: 2008-02-16 14:33:52 Hey guys.. Wonder if you would be willing to offer some insight based on your experience. I am about to buy a bike after not riding for about 20 years. Used to ride motocross and cross county, and have waivered recently between cruiser, sport tourer and naked street bike. At this point, my top two choices are VFR Inceptor (2007) and Triumph (1050 engine in either Tiger, Sprint, or Speed Triple). What might you offer in terms of advice/insight to someone like me? Any other bikes you might consider. I realize the subjectivity of this question, but have enjoyed your website and would appreciate your thoughts. Can be reached at hjronan@mindspring.com.... Thanks - Harry |
| Name: Dave Hoppie From: Logan, UT Date: 2008-02-10 11:57:08 Hello, found your site from a GOOGLE search for 1999 MONSTER city .... I just picked up a 199 MONSTER city, very much like the one Kris had, and I am VERY interested in modifications that you did. THANKS ~DaVe |
| Name: Jon From: SLC Date: 2008-01-25 21:09:27 Is there any way to join your group on one of your rides? |
| Name: Date: 2008-01-18 16:06:07 Just read your article about fem moto..loved it! Just so you know though, that was not Gloria Fontenot drifting her rear tire on the salt flats, it was another stuntwoman Jennifer Caputo. |
| Name: William Rumbos From: White Hall, MD Date: 2008-01-07 20:39:18 I received a NT 650 as a barter payment for cleaning a shed. With the price of gas nowadays 50 miles to the gallon is the ticket. I enjoy riding in the winter...just not on the ice. As you mentioned most do not belive that it is a 20 year old bike, aluminum frame..single sided swingarm and all. The bike only had 2014 or so miles on it..barely broke in. Of course most of the rubber components were dry rotted and had to be replaced..hoses, tires and all. Rebuilt the carbs..a new pair Of Michelin Pilot Roads a few light bulbs, polishing and BAM! On The Road! Maybe not a 1/4 miler but beautiful handling through the corners. As an 1973ish AAMMRR and AFM Road Racer I love the bike, cruising throught the back horse country roads in MD is a pleasure. God Bless you all! |
| Name: Paul From: Maryland Date: 2008-01-07 20:32:44 Nice bike |
| Name: larry From: central valley ca. Date: 2008-01-03 11:19:47 thanks for the great info. I installed a power distribution block hooked up to a relay switch of course and the single setting polly heaters on my ducati monster using your great resourses. everything works great except the heaters. They barely are warm to the touch ,ungloved hand .the bars are aluminum Any suggestions would be greatly apreciated, thanks larry |
| Name: bdub From: Virginia Date: 2008-01-01 10:34:36 Just read about Kris's duc. Love the blue What kind of luggage does she recomend? I just bought a Nelson Rigg mini tail bag that I don't have yet (Christmas present). I'm wondering how their small saddlebags would be and how they would mount up with the grab handles where they are. Asking this because I saw alot of Nelson Rigg stuff in some of your pictures. Thanks bdub |
| Name: Stephen Huckins From: Seattle-ish Date: 2007-12-14 01:22:15 Great Site! Just wanted to add to your review of Idaho SR12 Lolo Pass. You can extend this route further by starting in Lewiston. First take a run up and back down the spiral highway (old Lewiston Grade), short but spectacular. Then hit Hwy 12 east along the (clearwater?) river. Then up and over Lolo Pass. I did this on my Ducati ST4s 2 summers ago and I was giddy all day long! Happy Trails! |
| Name: Aaron From: Australia Date: 2007-12-08 05:30:14 Hi Guys, just wanted to thank you for your excellent review of the Conti SportAttack tyres. I have been looking for new tyres for my 98 cbr 600, and after reading your review i decided to go for the conti's. for the 1st 50 km i was thinking i had made a huge mistake, the bike felt so different. After a day of spirited riding i am now in love with the tyres, as i got used the the feel of the tyres i found myself hiting corners harder and harder, and loving how planted the bike felt. Thanks again. |
| Name: Brian Date: 2007-11-26 14:41:23 I was doing a google for some plans for my bike and came across your site, nice group ya have here. I did have one question if it's alright: I saw the military SV650 page (great job :) ) and was wondering if I could get the contact info for the folks you got the decals done from? I have a 1982 Yamaha Vision XZ550RJ I was thinking about doing in desert tan with a variant theme. |
| Name: Phil Hinton From: Guntersville, AL Date: 2007-11-26 11:05:31 Great site, I enjoyed your road test on tires and purchased some Conti Road Atacks on your recomendation. I have had good luck with them so far. I rida a Buell and my rear shock went out, they wanted a lot of money for a new one, but I found a place in Calif. Aftershocks which rebuilt and revalved it for me. I am very happy with there work and would like to reccomend them to any one else who has shock or fork problems. |
| Name: Thomas Gearhart From: Metro Phoenix Date: 2007-11-17 10:45:10 I recently bought a polly heater kit from Wright motorcycle. I got it and started to worry about installing it on my 2004 VFR800. Your write up on the Monster installation is great, but will these heaters work on a bike with a clip on set up? I'd like to hear your opinion before I start taking my handlebars apart. Thanks! tngearhart@msn.com |
| Name: Todd Hatch From: SoCal Date: 2007-10-30 15:38:37 Great site guys! Really informative with great pics! great reference for future rides for myself and friends. I have a question, how do you take all those great photos? do you have a helet cam? if so what brand. Thanks for the help... |
| Name: John Staton From: Braselton Ga. Date: 2007-10-26 09:29:07 I ordered a Scorpion helmet from the dealer in my town. One month later still not here. I had to get a HJC. The company could not get the helmet out to the store. What terrible service. They may have good helmets but there service stinks. |
| Name: Ryan Dugan From: Murray Slc Date: 2007-10-23 10:17:41 Just moved here from florida and the roads are amazing here:) I ride a 03 sv650 and work as a tech @ a local shop. looking for some pepole to ride with. Also i have 1000's of service manuals for download if anybody needs them. hit me up @ duganbmx@yahoo.com later ryan |
| Name: Nancy Goldwin From: Fort Lauderdale, FL Date: 2007-10-15 15:14:45 OMG! The Alaska pictures are amazing! I think that I find out the next trip, hop on my bike and go along for the ride...that is if you'll have a lil' ol' Harley as one of your group! And personal note to Kris - - you go girl, keep the guys in line!!!! |
| Name: Jason Tharp From: Roanoke, TX Date: 2007-10-02 14:48:54 Great site, lot's of good info and stories. I stumbled across it doing a search on Speed Triples and found out how to properly wash my bike:) Will definitely get a bookmark....keep it up. |
| Name: Jeff Harris From: Vancouver, BC Date: 2007-09-28 20:31:29 oh, sorry didn't read about all your rides. Ya, I love that road. My new-ish girlfriend lives in Gibson's so it's conveniently located for me.. wheee |
| Name: Dave Date: 2007-09-28 11:59:04 Jeff, Of course we know this road! We go to great lengths to ride it every time we are up there! Thanks for the head up about the pub though! :D |
| Name: Jeff Harris From: Vancouver, BC Website: http://www.yamahafz1oa.com Date: 2007-09-27 20:28:57 Heya, glad you enjoyed BC.. Next time come farther west and take the REALLY big ferries to Vancouver Island and , you will flip at the awesome roads and cool little towns. Cross back back over on a FAIRLY big ferry to the mainland from Comox(an air force base town) to Powell River and one more SORTA big ferry to Earl's Cove and there.. you will find the most artistically and "painted by the hand of God himself" road I've personally ever ridden upon. Twisty and perfect, unblemished and no increasing radius' that I could discern(that means go for it.. no surprises). And pretty much devoid of rolling tin cans. Too short, but VERY sweet and ohhh so scenic. Stop at the Grasshopper pub in Pender Harbour.. There's tons of spots you'd want to stop and soak in the scenery- mountains rising out of the sea, fjords and pristine little lakes- but the Pub's view is awesome and you'll have loads of biker company. The Harley dudes up there are the same carbon copy types as anywhere I guess, what with their heavy chrome and lack of cornering clearance making them pissed off at their decision to buy a bike based on social concerns over performance, but they're nicer than the typical city-harley-yuppie and are there for the same reason-almost-as the metric crowd... Cause the Sunshine Coast/Vancouver Island experience is some damn good times on 2 wheels. Peace. |
| Name: Joe S. From: Billings, Mt. Date: 2007-09-13 14:50:37 Excellent review on the Conti Road Attack. I currently have Dunlop D616's on my 06' Buell Uly that I bought June 2007. At about 3600 miles the rear tire may have about another 1000 miles usable tread wear left on it. After reading your review I am sold on the Conti Road Attacks. After several trips up the Beartooth Pass, across the Chief Joseph and Sunlight Basin Hwys., these chip sealed roads can really grind a tire down, even if your not an aggresive rider like myself. Thanks for the info. Joe S. |
| Name: Kenny Date: 2007-09-09 21:42:16 I tried SR35 after looking at your website. It was everything you said it was, really GREAT!! and close to Salt Lake too. Perfect asphalt, awesome curves, not much traffic and as a bonus-nice senery, although my focus was mainly on the road. Thanks for sharing. |
| Name: Susie From: Salt Lake City Date: 2007-08-30 11:17:44 Beautiful pictures, Kris and Dave! Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed traveling vicariously thru you thru these pics! |
| Name: Lorraine & André From: Milton, Ontario Canada Date: 2007-08-25 22:34:30 Dave & Kris - great to see your photos of your trip to the Great White North and beyond! Hope the rest of your tour was a wonderful as ours was - it was great to meet you both |
| Name: Geoff James From: New Zealand Website: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz Date: 2007-08-17 23:48:41 Great website. The article on wiring in accessories is very well written and easy to follow. Thanks very much from a Blackbird rider! |
| Name: Dan Klapp From: Cincinnati Date: 2007-08-14 18:20:36 Awesome website. Great content. I have recently started touring and appreciate all the info people such as yourselves take the time to share. |
| Name: Tim W. From: Lombard, IL Website: http://www.myspace.com/SpeedyRabbit Date: 2007-08-11 04:32:29 Hey, AWESOME website!! The reviews are great, and I can't wait to visit some of the places out west you guys have been to! I was wondering: on Dave's Track SV (with the 636 front end), those caliper spacers look great! Is there any way that I can get a set of four spacers with the same exact specs for my GSXR-SV front end swap? (I measured with a digital caliper, and the same sized spacer would fit perfectly...) I'm having a very tough time finding anybody that makes these... Thanks, and keep up the good work!! -Tim (apollo1977(at)comcast.net) |
| Name: Dave From: South Jordan Utah Date: 2007-08-08 18:44:44 Hey guys!! I am the owner of a '89 hawk GT, are you still in SLC?? If so I would love to talk to you first hand about how best to upgrade my Hawk! (currently my RC51 is at SL Motorsports for a bit of a tune) |
| Name: David Robertson From: Belgium Website: http://www.bestbikingroads.com Date: 2007-08-08 16:15:35 Interesting site, nice photos and good information. Look me up if you ever decide to do a European Trip, David |
| Name: Dave Website: http://canyonchasers.net Date: 2007-07-27 09:58:47 Tadd, we'd recommend the Continental Road Attacks, and because its a plastic tank you'll have to use a strap on tank bag - that means "ugly" straps. Congrats and good luck! |
| Name: Tadd From: Bentonville, AR Date: 2007-07-27 08:12:16 Great site...I just bought a 2001 Triple and need tires and a tank bag. I read your reviews, but still have a few questions. What will work best with the Triple and give me good milage? Also, since the tank is plastic, what will work that does not have ulgy straps? Thanks and keep up the good work! |
| Name: Dave Website: http://CanyonChasers.Net Date: 2007-07-23 11:37:39 Dear illinilee , the "death trap" comment was meant fully as tongue in cheek. We've owned several triples and have loved them all. |
| Name: illinilee From: Sub Chicago Date: 2007-07-23 11:01:24 Enjoyed your Memorial Day write up. As a 02' S3 owner, Nuclear Red, no less, I am a bit put off by your "death trap" designation. |
| Name: andy From: Utah Date: 2007-07-22 02:24:27 I loved your article on the s3. I am currently looking for one here in utah, any advice on finding a good used 01 model? |
| Name: peter lakin From: rhode island Date: 2007-07-21 07:41:04 I just found your website and was reading about the rare problems with the 1997 models. I own a T595 and it started leaking gas last week. I ordered a new gasket to resolve the issue. No other problems and I am very pleased with my bike. And by the way, my honey rides a honda VLX. |
| Name: Budo... again... From: Houston, TX Website: http://www.tenwestsportpilots.com/ Date: 2007-07-20 19:37:46 Hey guys, not to be a post whore or anything... I just finished reading one of your travel logs (07 Memorial Day), and have to say that i am disappointed that Brian got left behind. I belong to a club that follows several very strict rules: - ATGATT - Group stops at every major turn-off (roads) to wait for slower riders. Unless a head count confirms everybody is there, we keep on waiting (or double back to check it out). I love this site, and hope to get more out of it. Won't mind sharing some of my travel stories once i get my maiden voyage (Touring-wise) in August :D |
| Name: Budo From: Houston, TX Website: http://www.tenwestsportpilots.com/ Date: 2007-07-19 12:07:08 Hey guys, sweet site you got going here. I read through your tire reviews and was wondering if you are in the process of reviewing any BT021's? I need a tire for a trip in August. I ride a 675 but dont mind touring with it, however... i do not want to burn through a set of tires in one road trip (3600 miles round trip). Any advice? Obviously i want the stickiest most comfortable tire for the mileage :P Thanks Guys... bghozali@gmail.com |
| Name: B.J. Ondo From: Colorado Springs, CO. Website: http://bj-joondo.tripod.com/index.htm Date: 2007-07-11 13:26:58 Just finished reading your "07 Memorial Day Run" adventure, it was awesome! Glad no one was really hurt, except the FrankenTriple! Bikeless at the moment, saving pennies fast as possible for another used, older Kawi Concours, like my 95 to get back to Sport-Touring. Thanks for letting me virturaly tag along! BTW, are you centered out of UT or CO, I picked up several UT towns but I noticed you traveled over Wolf Creek Pass, which we have here in CO.? Take care, Ride Safe but have FUN! |
| Name: aaron From: alabama Date: 2007-06-27 16:06:44 your most recent review of the conti road attack tires have gotten me very curious.you sound like a conti rep,just kidding.im near tire time and i think that i will give a set of road attacks a try.i ride a zzr1200 andihope that they will hold up to the weight and pony output of the big zed.or do u have any additional input.thanks aaron |
| Name: Throttlestop From: The Far East Date: 2007-06-18 22:51:42 I too stumbled on your site, while searching for information on a cooling system how-to. I found your easy-read style of writing fascinating, and your guides and tips very useful. I've owned dozens of bikes over 30 years of riding, and still derive great joy from learning all there is to know about bikes and riding. Its a great site, and I hope you keep up the good work. :) |
| Name: Ralph T. From: Douglasville, GA Website: http://www.myspace.com/wgasportbike Date: 2007-06-12 05:47:12 I stumbled on your site while looking for sport touring bike reviews. Read the tire reviews and I'm totally impressed with your site. Wish I'd known to get some Continental Road Attacks instead of the Pilot Roads I got! lol Anyway, here in GA I do Country Road Ripping. Not too many canyons here. :D |
| Name: Linda From: New to Utah Date: 2007-06-11 11:18:43 Hi, I was looking for women who ride (sport) and your site came up. I ride an '07 Daytona 675 and I'm hoping to meet some people who ride...let me know or point me in the right direction..thanks! |
| Name: Ben From: Layton,UT Date: 2007-05-26 09:32:44 I see Canyon Chasers on a lot of post. Just wondering where do you guys communicate for rides? Is this a handpicked couple of people, is there a fourm. or by E-Mail. I am always looking for somebody new to ride with.Thanks. ;-) |
| Name: Paul From: Santa Cruz,ca Date: 2007-05-11 19:43:24 I just cruised your tech section on installing a relay block and heated grips. Great info with excellent pics to back it up. Im going from a BMW to a Ducati and plan on using this info to intall the heated grips on my new Duc. Thanks |
| Name: Byron Black From: Jakarta, Indonesia Website: http://iglu-cilutung.blogspot.com Date: 2007-05-10 03:51:00 Barged into your website while rooting round the web in search of my old racing pal Walt Fulton III. Forward this to him if you can so we can be in contact again for the first time since Cotati in 1968, ha. Me and my pal Yoshi on a "widowmaker" Kaw Mach III and Walt on a Iforgetwhat, headed up into the Sierra foothills: Walt's comment afterwards, looking at Yoshi, was "I wouldn't ride behind myself going like that." All these years I've pondered that statement. How indeed could you ride behind yourself, Walt. (snicker) Haven't kilt myself yet (or anybody else, almost), by the way. Still riding crazy, having absquatulated from the US to Canada to Japan to Thailand to Indonesia. It's the end of the road here: ZXR-750RR and TZR-250s, nyaaa. |
| Name: Whitewooke From: Valdosta, Ga Date: 2007-05-01 19:57:12 Came here looking for chain changing info...found it. Much thanks. Ended up looking at the pics, especially the Hawk. I had a silver one just like yours. Mine had a stage III kit and a Kerker exhaust. Also had a Targa Tsunami fairing on it. I used to rum Metz ME1R tires on it. Damn thing was on rails. You're right, I wish I'd never sold it. Harold |
| Name: Bob McGovern From: Suffolk, UK Date: 2007-04-26 12:17:13 Would just like to tank Mike, (see his report on his Triumph Daytona) for saving me a lot of heartache (and money). Thought I had alternator trouble - turned out to be a fuse! Yipeee. Bike had only just been serviced to and they didn't pick it up! Thanks Mike. |
| Name: Biker Betty From: Colorado Website: http://www.bikerbetty.blogspot.com Date: 2007-04-26 00:39:40 You have an awesome site. I have visited here quite a few times since I found you about 8 months ago. I really enjoy reading about your rides and look forward to reading about this year's trips. When is your next trip planned? Keep up the great work. |
| Name: Cam From: Great White North, eh? Date: 2007-04-20 11:31:36 Like many others, I stumbled across your site looking for tyre reviews. What I found was a great review on a great site. I flipped through one of your roadtrip gallerys (great fire of '05). If I'm guessing right you rode the Whistler to Lilloet road. Nice ride. Next time you're out west, look into the Destination Highways series of books. (no, I get no cut) They're a great resource for maps and routes that only the locals know about. Sure beats picking them out from a regular map! |
| Name: tngearhart From: Arizona Date: 2007-04-13 14:21:53 I wanted to thank you for your review and endorsement of Conti Road Attack tires. I just bought and mounted a brand new set. I had been running Michelin Pilot Power Sports. The new tires feel great and tip in much faster than the pilots. A great recommendation. I even bought a slightly used spare rear from an outstanding Ebayer for a backup. Thanks! |
| Name: Jeremiah Stephen From: Anchorage, Alaska Website: http://www.creditservicesllc.com Date: 2007-04-09 13:53:18 No need to post this with the other comments, I just didn't see any way to communicate with you all other than posting a note. Also, dont bother looking at my fable attemtp to create our business website until we revamp it. I wanted to find out about becoming an honorary member. I am encouraging my wife to get a bike of her own. I currently have 1997 TL1000S which is AWESOME! I love it. any way back on track. I wanted to find out where you all are located so if by chance we ever have a chance to take a vacation from Alaska, land of the midnight sun, it would be a blast to ride with others that might have similar interests in common. Thanks and very nice website! Jeremiah |
| Name: Cowgirl From: ND Date: 2007-04-08 16:28:07 Wish I had found this site before my spring trip! Due to weather turning nasty in TX and NM, we left ND and headed across WY to Utah for our ride to the Southwest. We had never been there before, but it was some of the best riding we had on the whole trip of nearly 4000 miles. We spent the first night in Heber City, then headed down Provo Canyon (wow!) then hit 89 and stayed with that all the way to the south end of the state. Utah offers some really beautiful riding and sights (Bryce Canyon is totally unbelievable!). Will definately come back when the weather is just a bit warmer. You folks are so lucky to live in such great riding country! |
| Name: Nathan From: Salt Lake City Date: 2007-04-02 01:00:26 Lots of great stuff here, especially the travel reports. Being a new rider on a new bike, it's lazy half-day trips for me, but I can live vicariously through you guys. Good times! |
| Name: Kevin From: NJ Date: 2007-03-26 11:40:53 I really like the idea of using the R6 throttle tube on the sv650 that you guys wrote about. For 2nd gen bikes, you mention the need to cut down a bit of the tube (the red marking in the pic). Any idea what the rough dimension is for the depth from the outer edge? |
| Name: Dave to Ted Date: 2007-03-22 11:38:41 I checked and we make three references to Mormons on CanyonChasers.net 1) when one of my closest friends, a return missionary, accidentially knocked over a six-pack of beer and we all laughed about it. 2) We passed through the town of Mormon Bar, California and thought it ironic because Mormons do not drink. 3) The legend of the Mormon Crickets and the Seagulls. We live in Utah and love living in Utah, many who ride with us are Mormons. I assure you, there is absolutely no ill will. |
| Name: Ted From: Florida Date: 2007-03-22 10:28:34 Aside from the occasional cheap shot aimed at the Mormons (i.e., implausible solution to problem with insects, no Sunday beer) you offer a fantastic web site with gobs of needed information. You live in Utah, Homer. What were you expecting? "Gosh, Mr. Mojave, what's with all the sand?" |
| Name: Dave Website: http://CanyonChasers.net Date: 2007-03-22 08:50:15 Sounds like your tire is out of balance |
| Name: M Kanouse From: Detroit Date: 2007-03-22 04:50:02 After adding these Continental tires to my bike, I began having a shudder in my front end durring mid range braking. I can not feel it in the lever, and because it's only in the mid range and not durring light or heavy braking, I don't think it's the rotors,. Could it be the tire, or what else? |
| Name: George Bush (Had but parents known. . .) From: Miami Beach, FL/Healdsburg, CA Date: 2007-03-12 22:36:10 Like many others, I stumbled upon Canyon Chasers while researching Road Attacks. I stopped reading your site only long enough to order a set for my VFR. Thanks. |
| Name: DeWayne From: Bristol Va/Tn Date: 2007-03-11 13:20:32 Jus wanna drop a line saying i've just aquired my first sport tourer...a 02 ZZR 1200 and while i've not yet logged much time on the bike since buying it this winter,finding your website is a blessing.This appears to be a great place for learning and sharing information.Anyone ever travel through the east ,,,drop me a line! |
| Name: Biker Trash From: Western Maryland Date: 2007-02-21 21:44:36 Found your site thru a Friend's offer and link to your site to help me do some electrical Mods on a 1800 VTXR(fuse Block,Distributation strip).Excellent help.Still confused but stumbling thru it!Appreciate the knowledge you all are sharing,wish I had some way to return the favor but am "Green" at the moment,...but figure if I'm gonna ride,better learn how to do the wrenching too. |
| Name: Dave From: CanyonChasers.net Date: 2007-02-21 11:01:40 Phillip! Hook up with us via the Utah Sport Bike Association. UtahSBA.com - hang out in the forum. It's cool! |
| Name: phillip From: Richfield, Ut Website: http://www.paiutepowersports.com Date: 2007-02-21 08:29:30 Just happened onto your site via sport-touring.net, Nice site from what i have seen so far, I am wondering how I could join you guys for a ride or two? Since moving to Utah in '05 I have joined a local MC club but would like to ride with others also. I am basically the only sportbike rider in our club. Keep up the great work. |
| Name: Rich LeLacheur From: Milford, CT 06461 Date: 2007-02-14 23:24:21 I just wanted to say your site rocks!! I currently have a heavily modded 1989 Honda Hawk GT. Your web site has been a wealth of knowledge and even gave me a bunch of great ideas. Keep up the awesome work!! |
| Name: Dave From: Indiana Date: 2007-02-14 18:10:20 Thanks for the tips of what you need for a trip, been riding for a couple of years (can't get enough of it darn snow) and Heading to Sturgis this year it will be my first long trip can't wait just trying to figure out what and how much is needed your site helped a lot I'LL be back for more. THANKS |
| Name: Ford Olindo From: Solon, Ohio Website: http://wheresthehorizon.blogspot.com/ Date: 2007-02-04 19:09:50 In the process of making preparations for my next multi-day trip on my R1200RT I happened upon this website. I can't remember how it was I found the site but I do know that I spent the majority of a Sunday in which the outside temperatures did not rise above 5F working my way through, nay, enjoying this awesome site!! Keep up the great work and ride safe! You guys ROCK!!! |
| Name: bio-pace From: Utah Date: 2007-01-22 22:51:40 Hey man, when are you going to review the conti sport attack? |
| Name: Matt From: Portland, Oregon Date: 2007-01-14 15:20:10 This site has made my cold, rainy winter bearable! I too have a Speed Triple, (my second!) and was looking to do heated grips when I stumbled upon your workshop section, great! I already added an accessory block as per your guide, and am waiting for the heaters to show so i can hook them up. I did fry my little Garmin Legend somehow but thats another story. You've confirmed what some of us already knew, Speed Triples are great for touring too! Keep up the good work! |
| Name: Tyler Markle From: Gold Coast, Australia Date: 2007-01-10 03:21:52 This site is amazing. The amount of time put into the technical tips especially has answered all my questions and some that i didn't even know i had. Job well done to you guys. |
| Name: TexasShadow From: Central Texas plains Website: http://ridingtwowheels.blogspot.com/ Date: 2006-12-23 20:45:03 You guys rool. The information on your site, both technical and non-techie, are commendable. The page on installing auxillary fuse box was helpful when I did mine last weekend. Assigning myself the End-of-Life goal to chase canyons on this continent, I empathize andd enjoy your site. Even though I ride a Wee-strom customized for adventure touring ;) There are canyons here in Texas. If you ever want information, maps or reviews, drop me an email. I'll be out your way again next year. |
| Name: Stefan From: Connecticut Date: 2006-11-23 04:17:30 I want to say thanxs for the reveiw of the Scropion EX700 Helemt.I read it and then located a dealer near me.Exellent buy!!! Unless you have 5 or 6 hundred dollars just hanging around and you feel compelled to buy a fancy named helemt. |
| Name: Danny From: NYC Website: http://none yet Date: 2006-11-14 23:23:29 Work Shop is great. I ride a '90 Hawk with: Supertrap, Uni, Factory 3, JWR 700cc motor w/Titanium Valve Springs, Racetech Gold, Progressive, Fox, Corbin, Red, Scotts , etc. Best Bike out there bar none. Tuono is close. Love your web site. Thanks, Danny |
| Name: Nate From: San Bernardino Date: 2006-11-09 12:54:46 You guys are awesome! I was looking to get new tires for my sv650 and came across your two reviews on metzeler and conti. Changed to conti Thanks |
| Name: Nitenurse From: United Kingdom Date: 2006-11-08 18:13:31 Found your site really useful and in particular the page on how to set up a 'Power relay Distribution block' and thought I would have a go at setting it up on my Blackbird. Only one problem....I can not find a supplier of a 'dual post distribution block' here in the UK. A google search for "6 post dual pair block" only came up with one reference to it.....Yours. I still think it's a great set up and when I figure out a way to get round the distributer block problem I'll be on my way. email: nitenurse@ntlworld.com |
| Name: florius From: Poland Date: 2006-10-24 11:17:01 Greetings from hawkrider from Poland. I have my hawk since 9 years and it's the best bike I ever ride. |
| Name: Tim W. From: Chicagoland, IL Website: http://www.myspace.com/26576431 Date: 2006-10-19 12:22:00 I just wanted to say your site is inspirational. The bond that you guys have formed is palpable and it really shines through your presentation... How does one become an Honorary "Canyon Chaser"? I live, and breathe for the twisty roads. In Illinois, you have to go 2hrs away before you get to anything twisty, so one is almost forced to become a sport-tourer if one wants to ride on the street... But that's all a part of the allure of a motorcycle I guess... Thanks for sharing your experiences, and for the wonderful technical write-ups. They are very helpful!! |
| Name: Keith From: NW Arkansas Date: 2006-10-14 12:59:16 Just thought I would thank you for the review of the Conti-attacks and suggestion of the heated grips. I went with the road attacks myself and I can't say one bad thing about them. I too have ridden on a lot of different tires, and never found "that tire" I knew I would buy over and over again. These tires simply are the best I have had under me to date. The grips, after years and hundreds of dollars on gloves, why did I wait so long? Add a vest and I might not ever be home. Me and my daily ridden CBR954 are very happy. Thanks again. Keith |
| Name: Danny From: NYC Date: 2006-10-03 20:13:11 Like your site. I ride a '90 Hawk 650 GT (700 cc with suspension mods) throughout NY, NJ and CT. 250 mile days are Sat/Sun norms. Commute about 25 miles when weather is nice. BDC's are abbundant in the city and they diminish about 25 miles outside NYC with NJ excepted. I am 6'1" and 180 lbs. I rode GS 500 and GSF 400 Bandit on BRP. 2000 mile weeks with lots of fun. The BRP is once in lifetime springride. |
| Name: Christopher From: Allentown, PA Website: http://christiansportbike.com Date: 2006-09-25 07:06:08 Really excellent site - beautiful bikes! (I like the naked sportbike enthusiasm.) Please feel free to check out the CSBA (christiansportbike.com) for more rides and riders. It sounds like we share a common interest in how and what we ride. |
| Name: musashi From: japan Website: http://www18.ocn.ne.jp/~tstweb/test/ Date: 2006-09-11 05:04:36 This is a nice website. Japan named HAWK GT Bros. It obtained Bros that I, too, am old. I try to make a website but yet, I am not made. I uploaded the page only of the photograph. I am weak at English and it apologizes. |
| Name: Mike From: Clearfield, Utah Date: 2006-08-31 14:29:50 Cool site. I don't have a sport touring machine yet, but hopefully will sometime. Right now I have a retired police Kawasaki. Always looking for riders to hang with when the thing is running! |
| Name: gwen From: park city, ut Date: 2006-08-30 11:43:10 Love your website! I too am a proud owner of the 88 Hawk GT, thanks to your enthusiasm, also the fact that i fell in love at first site! I am looking for people to ride with in the area, would love to meet you guys. I moved to Park City from Ohio last fall and rode my bike out this summer. I am obsessed with riding out here, it has far exceeded my wildest dreams. Keep up the good work on the site and I look forward to hearing from you. |
| Name: Skypilot From: Currently--Cuba Date: 2006-08-29 13:34:14 My FZ1 is currently in my garage while the Army has me far away but it has been great to take a few minutes and "ride" with you guys--great to see a younger riding crowd who understands that there are lots of ways to ride and that safety is always a concern. |
| Name: Michael Roberts From: so-Cal Website: http://WWW.PI-THON.COM Date: 2006-08-08 11:06:34 I loved the Conti road attack tires until the sidewall began to split after 8 months,now it feels like I am riding a wet marshmallow. Has anyone else encountered this problem ? |
| Name: Chip Beazley From: Montgomery, Alabama Date: 2006-07-26 08:47:40 I have really enjoyed reading about your adventures on your lengthy rides. In my younger years I traveled some of the same areas so I am living vicariously through your adventures. Keep riding and writing. |
| Name: lance marsh From: mount airy (maybarry) n.c. Date: 2006-07-25 22:17:21 thank you for an excelant web site. i tripped onto it while i was looking for reviews on tires for my 05 interceptor. i have almost read through the whole site. love it. where do you find the time to maintain it. look forward to futer reviews and rides. thank you. p.s. decided after reading your review on the conti road attack to try a set. thanks for your reviews. let you no how they work out later. thanks. |
| Name: Tim Andrew From: New Zealand Date: 2006-06-27 19:19:16 Heaps of helpful stuff to devour, thanks for maintaining a great website. Would love to ride some of that windage I see in your pix. |
| Name: john clare From: anchorage, alaska Date: 2006-06-27 14:55:47 Just purchased a new 06 v strom 650 June 1st. Thanks for the electrical relay/ terminal block info. ,just what I was looking for. Have 5500 miles on the bike. Am 75 and only 3 full summers into bikes. So still alot to learn. It`s good articles and advise like your web site that is apperciated by I am sure a large group/ John Clare. |
| Name: Wes Miller From: Tulsa, OK Date: 2006-06-13 21:36:03 It's been a real joy reading about your many adventures. Sites like this are few a far between. In the end, it all comes down to riding. When you can do it with your friends, it just doesn't get much better. |
| Name: Noble Taylor From: Nashville, TN. Date: 2006-06-10 11:50:09 Thanks for the wonderful site. I've been considering purchasing a Speed Triple. I currently own an '04 Kawasaki ZX12 and prior to that I owned a Buell M2 Cyclone. I miss the Cyclone and I long for another naked bike. Right now, the Speed Triple is at the top of my list. I've been a fan of the Speed Triple (I purchased Mission Impossible II mainly because of the scene with the Triumphs) and I'm looking forward to a test ride. Thanks again for all of the insight. |
| Name: Bong From: Seattle Date: 2006-06-04 12:25:49 Ran into a few of you last April 29 at MMP. I rode in on a BMW K12S, loaded down with camping gear, as you were ending your trackday. I am heading back in a few weeks to watch the AMA races and also do the Apex trackday on the 19th. Will you guys be there again? Would like to pit with you if possible. Thanks. |
| Name: Jack L From: wexford pa Website: http://www.pghratpack.com Date: 2006-06-04 09:44:26 Thanks for the great reviews,I used the Conti-Road attack one to help decide on new rubber,you were 100% on with your review couldn't be happier with the tires. |
| Name: Brian and Tanja From: West Jordan Date: 2006-05-24 10:40:36 Hey guys, Tanja and I met Dave and Mindy for the first time last week. They invited us to come on a ride or two with you. I own a '05 VTX 1800 Honda, and Tanja has a 850 Suzuki Boulevard. Dave and Mindy are very nice people! I just wanted you to know that your group goes out of their way to be friendly. I think that's a very good thing! Hope to see you around sometime. |
| Name: Mike Figliola From: Green Valley AZ Date: 2006-05-23 20:37:19 Your article on Distribution Block / Power Relay was most helpful. I'd be pleased to return the favor if you're ever in Southern Arizona. Regards . . . mfigliola at cox dot net |
| Name: Danny From: Houston, TX Date: 2006-05-18 14:13:24 Great review on ContiRoadAttack. I've just installed them on my 2005 Z750S and couldn't be happier. Also installed grip heaters following your instructions, only wished I'd had them sooner. Mine came with a great compact round rocker switch that looks factory. Also, for $12 from Walmart you can get a 20 amp relay, fuse holder, and wiring harness made for driving lights; works great for the heated grips project. Love the site, keep up the great writing between the great rides. |
| Name: Mike McGee From: West of Chicago, IL Date: 2006-04-28 10:11:10 Just browsing for my second set of Cotinental's awesome Road Attack tires & saw the link to your review. It's right on and I feel they are the best tires I've had on my Futura. I wanted a tire with great grip but as I ride a good deal 2-up with the wife and daily commute to work I wanted good wear also. This tire is it! On my semi-secret roads west of Madison, WI they stick like glue even when pushed to my personal pucker limits on patched, bumpy pavement. Your site is great. There's a lot of useful information without all the hype and it's well organized and easy to navigate. I've never left feedback like this before but felt like I wanted to do it for you guys and let you know I appreciate all the effort you put into the site. Ride fast, ride safe! Mike |
| Name: Richard McKee From: Santa Rosa, CA Date: 2006-04-16 12:21:26 What a great site, and not a bad looking bunch of folks. I was trying to find some info on the Conti RoadAttacks tyres (sic) and your site came right up. A good review and great help in making my decision about my next set of skins. If you're ever out in this part of world, there is a bed and a hot meal waiting on the house. Ride Safe! |
| Name: Mike Stride From: South Wales, UK Website: http://www.burryport.org.uk Date: 2006-04-10 19:08:56 Hello to you all, I just read your report on Michelin Pilot Road tyres. My Suzuki SV 1000 is still on its first set of tyres at 2,200 miles and I'd been wondering how long they'd last, bearing in mind that I'm now 48, riddled with arthritis and tend to ride pretty sensibly nowadays. Thanks very much for your excellent review, I had been considering a change to Metzeler Roadtec Z6 next time but if I can get about 6,000 out of my current Michelins I'll probably stick with these instead as I only cover a couple of thousand miles per year now. Yeah, getting old and stiff but it rains here an awful lot and modern Suzukis corrode just as bad as the old 70's two stroke twins and triples used to do so I try to take the bike out only when it's dry until the summer comes round again. Best regards, Mike |
| Name: Mark Teakle From: Queensland Australia Date: 2006-04-10 01:48:35 Great site guys (and Gals)! I can't believe how much gear you place on the back of those sports bikes! Being and ex sports biker and now cruiser convert I am staggered that you can keep the front wheel on the ground. There is one photo in your trip to Canada album where someone has a full size suitcase strapped on the rear end!! Still I guess you get great mileage out of the front tyre! Keep up the great work and I will keep checking your site - fully expecting to see that suitcase acting as a wheelie bar in the next set of photos! |
| Name: Bob Reichenberg From: Atascadero, CA Website: http://streetmasters.info Date: 2006-04-06 15:07:23 Dale & Dave...thanks for the nice article about Streetmasters! It means a lot when experienced instructors give us a "thumbs up". Now you need to come back for a few days so I can show you some of the Central Coast's fine roads! |
| Name: robert mcilroy Website: http://education-higher-job-search.kuaweb.info/hot-job-radium-springs.html Date: 2006-04-02 04:14:59 This site is really superb. Thank you for you work. Good Luck |
| Name: tony clinton From: australia Date: 2006-04-01 04:54:59 lots of other good comments on your site great stuff on the nuts and bolts of day to day riding |
| Name: Dennis Plouffe From: Ottawa,Ont Canada Date: 2006-03-30 08:51:56 I was just sent a link about your article on the "Pace".A very good read.I am with a group called the "Manypause Mountain Riders".Every spring in May we go to Warm Springs VA for a week of good mountain roads.A great website.Keep it up............. |
| Name: Bill Carpenter From: Las Cruces NM Date: 2006-03-26 20:01:07 Great site. Please keep adding to it. I read the install on the Buell blinkers. Now have a set on my bike. Keep up the good work. The work shop is great, keep adding to it. |
| Name: hogie From: holland Date: 2006-03-25 15:12:25 hey the wetter is going to be a little better here in holland,its going to be spring en my hawk is ready for a new season full of many km driving on the alps in south europe and in july-august near gibraltar.futher i have driven many times in the mountans from europe(passes and curvs) and also in scandinavië into the north from europe its very beautiful there!i've bin on the border from norway and russia,it be two militari bases from the both countrys!also were i on the northcape its the northest point of europe. my hawk is from 1991 and is good-looking . he has driven 140.000 km with the same engine! its the first bike a had and a verry good strong bike i love him greetings from holland and bay bay hogie |
| Name: Terry Groulx From: SLC UT Date: 2006-03-23 15:25:27 Great site guys!!!!! Keep up the good work and honestly as far as the scorpains go I won one in a contest, I was throughly impressed considering the retail price and they have a decent rating as well! |
| Name: eric From: ontario Date: 2006-03-19 07:55:33 Hey thanks for the help on install of the heated grips, helped alot. Very informative leads and relay info quick tips and such. Thanks again |
| Name: Cliff From: Knoxville TN Date: 2006-03-17 08:14:46 Great site, clicked around all morning. The trip narratives are KILLING ME! I gotta go somewhere!!! If you would like, hang on to my email address in case you get the urge to Tame The Dragon (Deals gap) or fly the Cherohala Skyway. Its all just minutes away. I would be glad to serve as a contact on this end for you. You seem like a great bunch having the time of your lives. Way to go. Be safe |
| Name: Jurgen From: Belgium Date: 2006-03-17 07:43:55 I only glanced upon this site, but I really found the touring sprirt in it =) Good work, and I think this will also be a good future reference. |
| Name: walkerjon From: Des Moines Iowa Date: 2006-03-07 12:19:36 Being an onwer and both a BMW and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle I detect an anti-BMW flavor to your publication in favor of Harley. Why is this? |
| Name: Lee From: Portsmouth, England Website: http://savethebikers.com Date: 2006-03-04 06:57:31 reading your site about spped kills. Here in the UK a study was done into the cause of accidents on roads. They found: 6% were alcohol related 15% were people going to fast 1% were people falling asleep at the wheel. This means that 78% of accidents are caused by Sober, correct speed driving, fully awake people. What does that say then. |
| Name: Barry Tipper From: Sheffield, England Date: 2006-02-10 16:28:54 I found this website by doing a Google search on Conti Road Attacks. Found the review very helpful and think I will be buying some for my Aprilia RST1000 Futura. Also liked the review on "Long Way Round" DVD. The condition of the roads in Sheffield is abysmal but we do have some great scenery on our doorstep (The Peak District). Many thanks for such an interesting website. I've got it bookmarked. Best wishes from England. Bas |
| Name: Eddie Moore From: Atlanta, GA Date: 2006-02-09 08:57:51 Expanded metal comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. It can be purchased in small quantities from distributors like McNichols or in larger quantities from me. If you have a local shop and want them to carry a few coils of material have them contact me through our web site, GLobalexpandedmetals.com. |
| Name: Phil From: Baltimore Date: 2006-01-22 07:32:55 I am looking to buy Lusterlab LXR acrylionic car wash. I purchased it from QVC years ago and I'm almost out of this product. My Thunder Bird looks like new and I am spoiled by no waxing, Can anyone tell me where I can purchase MORE? Thanks ....Phil PS. Please e-mail me if you can help meangreen21227@yahoo.com |
| Name: Craig From: Stansbury Park, Utah Date: 2006-01-21 20:08:24 Came across your website while looking at the USBA site. The racing at Larry Miller's new track sounds interesting, but riding canyons and other beautiful roads with like minded individuals sounds much better. Made a circle through Price, Grand Staircase, Panguitch, Milford, Delta, and home this last summer and it was good. How do you let others that might be interested in joining you know when you are heading out? Do you do any weekend rides around local canyons? Let me know if you get to Tooele County, we have some great roads south and west from here. Ride safe. |
| Name: Joe Date: 2006-01-05 19:52:01 Hey Dave, Cool website! Jovis (Joe) |
| Name: Ryan From: Florida USA Date: 2005-12-16 05:25:52 BTW, my cush bushings were completely missing! Thanks, Ryan |
| Name: Ryan From: Florida, USA Date: 2005-12-15 20:26:32 Thank you for the cush drive replacement guide. It was very very helpful. I wanted to add the correct conversion for a 46mm socket is a 1&13/16". I was able to find one at Sears/Craftsman for about $19usd. It seems to be of high quality and is also a good fit. I had found the metric equivalent on motorcycle sites for as much as $50usd and up. Second you may want to point out not to separate the rubber bits. I hadn't noticed they srtaddled the ribs of the hub. Awesome site and thank you again -Ryan |
| Name: Frank Johnson From: Newark, CA Date: 2005-12-12 13:28:06 Excellent site, it was because of your test on the Conti attacks that I decided to try them on my own Speed Triple, Thanks!! keep up the great work |
| Name: james turnbull From: berwick Website: http://www.freeserve,rmsbmotorbikes.com Date: 2005-12-01 13:41:02 a pulled a wheely in 2nd, skipped 3rd (long story), and wheelied in 4th on ma quad. on my aprilia rally scooter it goes slow at 40mph and goes tottally fast up to 60mph,vvvvrrroooooooommmm!!!!!, and i can go right up next to cars again and slide around corners. |
| Name: Jeff Delzer From: Olathe, KS Date: 2005-11-25 21:46:34 Hey guys and girls, I spent the whole day today on your CanyonChasers site, reading trip reports and looking at pictures. Yours is one of the best riding sites I've found so far! I especially enjoyed the Laguna Seca 2005 trip because I used to ride out there every year when I lived in Las Vegas, 1983-1985, then once more in the early 90's when I lived in Montana. I have a few suggestions for your Packing List :) Along with the ID and credit cards, might I suggest adding your Driver's License, Registration, and Proof of Insurance to the list? :) Take care, and keep riding safely. |
| Name: Steve From: South Florida Date: 2005-11-17 20:08:22 Stumbled across your site. Very cool! Lots of great photos. Makes me want to tote my Multistrada out west and chase some of those canyons too! |
| Name: Rich DeMartile From: California Date: 2005-11-11 15:58:09 I like the photos, stories, and the dedication you've put into this site. I've even linked my home page for feeds from your site. But the text is kinda small for me to read. |
| Name: TankGirl From: Florida Date: 2005-11-06 10:44:03 Two bike grrl. '77' HD XLCR Cafe Racer, '66' restored Sporty. Thanks for a GREAT riding site. I ran across it while researching the SIGMA bike computers being used on motorcycles. The '66' needed a small, accurate and inconspicous speedo, and the SIGMA is just the thing for this kitty's toy. There is also a small (read as tiny) LED light for the SIGMA's as well. Approx 30 hr. batt. life, and no 12v wiring needed, no bulbs for the old ironhead to rattle into useless submission. Branford Bike, REI, Jensen USA and Ryson have all/most of the SIGMA's and their accessories. While there are no canyons in Fl. there is a lot of wonderful coastal and inland riding. The west coast and points close by to the east are best The east coast is a bloody parking lot and drastically urbanishly uninteresting. If you ever plan to visit Fl drop a line.. |
| Name: Mike Peyton From: Northville, MI Date: 2005-10-21 21:59:43 Great web site, with excellent content. Wish the group was a little closer so I could ride with you all sometime. It's great to see that not all riding groups are full of retiries. Let's hear it for the 30-somethings! ...Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt (great shirts by the way). |
| Name: Troll From: Chicagoland Website: http://pengaru.com/~troll/utah2005 Date: 2005-09-27 23:16:35 I just read your trip report from SLC to Varnal and back. It's too bad you didn't wander further down 40 as you eventually run into some of the baddest switchbacks I've ever come across. Ok, the only since I'm from the midwest. But anyways, it's nice to see places mentioned I now know from my trip just last week as well. Anyways, check out a bit of the report at: http://pengaru.com/~troll/utah2005 Thanks! |
| Name: Martin From: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Date: 2005-09-05 23:59:26 Great site and rides pictures. Well done. Come share some rides with us in Australia. (Martin CBR1000) |
| Name: Paige From: SLC Date: 2005-09-03 21:06:14 That's some dam good writing on the Vernal trip! I tried to email you some additional photos of the Vernal trip but the email wouldn't go through to your canyonchasers@canyonchasers.net. Maybe you could get me another email address??? Thanks for sharing! |
| Name: Rodrigo Pedraza From: Sydney Date: 2005-09-01 04:42:59 I don't even have a bike yet, but it's just a matter of time. I am a freak for research though, and this site is a goldmine!! I hope to add some meaningful experience to your collection... i just gotta save up for my Speed Triple! Keep up the good work! |
| Name: Mark lonsdale From: England Website: http://www.foc-u.co.uk Date: 2005-08-29 13:51:40 Came across your site while looking for touring pictures Have to say its so refreshing to find out that theres guys(and gals) like you over in the States, it seems to us in rainy england that the only riders over there are badass dudes or stunt monkeys, but I guess we are wrong, there are good bike riders over there who ride for the love of the roads , the ride,and the camaraderie Ive ridden most of Europe myself either alone or with groups and reading your site is like reading reports of some of our trips Maybe my next trip will have to be over there and you guys should definately come over here and try some of the Alpine Cols (mountain passes) Ride safe and keep it rubber side down Some snaps from our last Pyrenees trip can be found here http://photobucket.com/albums/a261/krustyfazer/?start=0 |
| Name: Steven Fox From: Huntingdon - UK Website: http://www.turbo-babes.co.uk Date: 2005-08-28 09:10:19 Some of the best road pics i've seen in a long time, posted afew on our site and a link back here. Think i know where my next holiday will be ;) Safe riding Steve |
| Name: Alan Baird From: Coventry UK Date: 2005-08-22 07:03:42 Your web site is as impressive as your philosophy. I run a Daytona 955ci and will look you guys up when I ride across the USA. |
| Name: TINK From: So Cal Website: http://home.ix.netcom.com/~tinkler/ Date: 2005-08-18 22:00:37 PS look for my CAL license plate [TINKS ST] on my RED ST1100, that would be me who just passed you... in my dreams :-) TINK http://home.ix.netcom.com/~tinkler/ |
| Name: TINK From: So Cal Website: http://home.ix.netcom.com/~tinkler/ Date: 2005-08-18 10:53:31 Thanks for the great web site. I'm traveling to SLC this weekend to attend a Ride for Kids event there http://www.ride4kids.org/saltlakecity/index.htm and was looking for a road to ride. Your "SR35 | WolfCreek Pass | from Woodland to Hanna" sounds like exactly what I was looking for. Perhaps I'll run into some Canyon Chasers along the way. TINK |
| Name: Bryan From: Salt Lake Website: http://home.comcast.net/~nestle12 Date: 2005-08-15 23:31:43 Excellent site. I was actually looking for a tie down accessory called "Canyon Chasers". Highly recommended on the USENET Newsgroup alt.motrcycle.sportbike. Love Wolf Creek, but East Canyon is my back yard. Are you associated with the Utah Sport Bike Assoc.? |
| Name: Doug King From: Aurora CO Website: http://drking.50megs.com/ Date: 2005-08-07 20:55:25 Actually, while surfing and looking for a new seat for my 1100 custom Yamaha, I came across your site. Looks like you do a bunch of riding. Only "re-aquired" a bike three weeks ago and just took a little 50 mile round trip with the wife. Either we trade up to a Road Star or we get better seats! So there you go. See ya on the road! |
| Name: Nitro From: BC/MB Website: http://www.mts.net/~mrockey/BIKETRIP04.html Date: 2005-08-01 11:43:09 I love the site! great pics. Come up to BC again and stop by! |
| Name: M.A.Jones From: Waynesboro, VA Date: 2005-07-22 23:15:43 I lived in Ogden & Echo from '81-83; worked graveyard at th Kozy Cafe in Echo; bought my first motorcycle---a "new" 2-tear-old Yamaha SR500 (another delight) while in Utah; I abandoned it, kinda ratted, at a friend's home & left th state... after returnin to Virginia (an findin another "new" 3-year-old Yamaha SR500 here!) I spotted my first live Hawk: with HD friends on th Blue Ridge Parkway & I made such a scene when it passed that th rider thought us in distress an rode back to us; I dig Hawks! in th mid-90s, I traded a Radian to th local Yamaha dealer's service manager for a '89 Honda Hawk with full Two Brothers ragalia Dunlop BattleAx on both ends beautiful clipons an bar ends with some fancy RC mirrors thrown in should I decide to stickem on that TB full fairin that made th bike seem cooler but feel hotter---I always wanted a "racebike" an now that I had one AND had gotten pulled for th first time ever on the Blue Ridge Parkway---I stripped th bike of th windowdressin but the left-side header-exhaust stayed BECAUSE IT REALLY MAKES THAT 'yer wheel's gonna fall off'-look SO OBVIOUS; I left th clipons below th tripletree to create THE most-uncomfortable bike I have ever owned or ridden BUT th guy that turned me on to bikes was a Britophile so I knew "cafe" an th "cowboy" feelin I got alone on those Wasatch Front twisties make me leave those bars down there---besides as they say: if you' know you're uncomfortable--- you're goin too slow. In th late 90s, some workmates walked up to my luchtable---grinnin---an shoved a FOR SALE column in my face an that wekend, my returned-from-Deseret-Brit-bike-ridin friend an I rode out an I bought myself another Hawk. a two-previous-owners sweetthing with 20,000+ miles : box stock I bought my father's mother's home "on th poor side" where this family's been for 65-years now an built a board&batten shed in th back where await : one street-ready SR, two street-ready Hawks---plain or fancy---, & a 73 75/5 BMW; still have that first Single in there, too... about th BMW : when I was in 12th grade, my Brit-bike buddy's brother, also a senior, bought this bike from th original owner; he kept it until 81 an called his brother who was then livin in Utah an axt if he wanted th BMW; so we & his wife-to-be loaded my first Single onto a truck an drove to Virginia to pickup bike; 9 years later, I'm livin in VA an I get a fonecall; my Brit-bike-lovin/BMW-ownin buddy wants to know if I want th BMW! I talk a friend about a trailer an my girlfriend about a roadtrip an I return to UT an buy that HOTwin an turn around an come home... that Britophile has moved across town an wants his Bavarian back...when I die OR if he puts that Norton together---maybe. dig Hawks; keep it mostly upright...wish I had had a Hawk in my Utah days! |
| Name: Little John From: Texas Date: 2005-07-15 23:43:29 Just found your site today. Nice job! I've got a Triumph Sprint RS, and much of what you say about the Speed Triple applies to the RS as well. The motor is simply brilliant! P.S. to John Edwards who posted on 2005-05-16 - Go down to southwest Missouri and seach out Hwy 125 - it's the best road I've ever ridden anywhere! Look for it running north/south @ 20 miles east of Branson. |
| Name: Jack From: Austin, TX Date: 2005-07-13 19:11:26 Excellent site, have ridden thru CO, WY, MT. Bear Tooth Pass was so much fun, rode it four times. It's fun to pass those lumbering HD big twins in the mountains on a Buell S3 w/a Vance & Hines muff - they know you've got a twin - it just rides and handles a whole lot better than theirs -and gets 45 mpg doing it |
| Name: Gerald Martin From: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Date: 2005-07-02 15:05:51 Hi Dave & Gang, I've visited your site lots over last few years and really enjoyed reading about all your trips. Reminds me of the riding I did back in the 80's on my 750 Seca. I first found you on the micapeak registry when I was researching my TLS purchase and have given you credit for a couple of my add-ons. Thanks for all the great info and entertainment. |
| Name: Ted Johnson From: New Orleans, LA Date: 2005-06-29 07:41:58 Great Site. Great Photos. My riding is mostly through the flatlands and swamps of south Louisiana. It is about a ten-hour ride to either the Smokey Mountains (Deals Gap) or the Texas Hill Country. We do have some good racing and a World Class Motorcycle Museum six hours away in Birmingham, AL. Barber Motorsports Park. |
| Name: bikrgirlpink From: U.P. Date: 2005-06-18 22:05:07 Thanks for putting up a list on what to bring. The website is full of good information. |
| Name: turbohawk From: central tx Date: 2005-06-18 14:54:30 I loved your site, especially the account of the trip accross the desert. I feel like I've known some of you most my life! I'll be at Laguna for the TOP race of the world, and do a parade lap! Look for the big green ninja 12 from texas! |
| Name: Haryo Suseno From: Indonesia Website: http://under construction Date: 2005-06-15 02:42:35 Great job, good documentation and information, bro...what a nice life doing touring with our spouse. I'm not good for asking girl to get touring with my sweet "Thundi" (Suzuki Thunder, always rejected :-) Anyway...KEEP ROLLING, BRO |
| Name: Phil \"Corki\" Fielder From: SaN Jose, CA Date: 2005-06-04 12:51:54 I am current president of Gospel Wheels, the CMA chapter in San Jose, CA. We have several venus that have been opened up to us to go where the sportbikers are. We have two great tracks that are somewhat local, Laguna Seca and Infineon (Sears Point). We have AMA races at both these tracks once a year. This year have the previledge of the Moto GP at Laguna Seca in July. CMA is volunteering a Helmet and gear check in locations and opportunities are opening up to our fellow riders. I currently have a Ninja EX250, Suzuki Bandit 1200S, BMW K1200LT and K1100LT and a Kawasaki KLR650, along with these is a chinese knock off CT-70 for a pit bike. I read Dave's article sent to CMA. Thank you for your article, I hope that it reaches and touches the hearts of all CMAers, and opens their eyes to these wonderful opportunity to reach out. |
| Name: Kokadjo51 From: Madison, AL Website: http://www.floribamariders.com Date: 2005-05-23 14:22:23 Nice site! Especially like the pix of the 1993 NC30 "find"!! Paint job is very similar to mine, which is also a 93. |
| Name: Andy From: Feura Bush,NY Date: 2005-05-17 20:13:43 Just read your article on valve adjustments and as the owner of a 95 speedtriple I can definetly say that removing the cams is much quicker and easier in the end. I like the site; well done. |
| Name: Lawrence Ventura From: Wisconsin Date: 2005-05-17 16:29:06 I stumbled on your site by googling Cortech Saddlebags. I have an '03 Triumph Tiger, my wife has an '04 Suzuki Marauder and I'm researching motorcycle touring. She just went through the MSF school last spring. Do you have any tips for newbie tourers? Your in "My Favorites and will visit often. Excellent site. Well designed. |
| Name: John Edwards From: Liberty, MO Date: 2005-05-16 17:04:56 This is a pretty cool site you have here. I ride Triumph motorcycles (Sprint ST) so the speed triple stuff is cool. Since I live in missouri, which has the worst roads in the US ofA. I am always looking for good roads to ride any place but here. You have given me some great ideas. For that I thank you |
| Name: Kevin Alexander From: Claremore, Oklahoma Date: 2005-05-04 11:55:45 Thanks for the tip on using Kerosene for quick and easy cleaning. I sell a lot of AMSOIL chain lube (HDMP) but was not sure of the best methods of keeping a healthy chain. Thanks again. |
| Name: Motogirl From: Rochester, NY Date: 2005-04-07 12:51:03 Most excellent site! Great photos! The gun-metal gray on my Hawk was painted to a blue similar to one in the pictures. Thanks for some of the information... it's very helpful for a Hawk GT girl like me. Thanks! |
| Name: Craig From: Virginia Date: 2005-04-01 19:01:20 I liked the website. Especially the pages on "The Pace" and "Passing" |
| Name: John Laulis From: Phoenix Date: 2005-03-29 10:20:18 Just wanted to let you know that I was on the fence about buying a Triumph S3 and was looking for review to help me decision. I came across your review of the S3 and decided to take the leap. I'm so glad I did! I'm 42 years old and not the cruiser kind. I have been on sport bike my whole life but was looking for something that a could still have fun on but not be shunned by my fellow HD riders. Triumph S3 was the answer. Thanks for reviewing an overlooked grat bike. |
| Name: AJ From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Date: 2005-03-25 21:47:50 Well done gentlemen! I'm a Brit Ex-pat who only recently came across the pond to this wonderful Country. While Googling "2005 Triumph Sprint ST" I happened here and just had to tell you that seeing the magnificent images of America cheered me up immensely. I cannot wait until Winter breaks and the Sprint ST that I'm trading my '96 Trophy 1200 on arrives! Since I don't have a clue on great places to ride...I'm looking-up you chaps to do my "Trip-Tik" ;-) |
| Name: Tito Sanabria From: Vermont Date: 2005-03-25 07:43:39 Found your web site while looking for info on the new 2005 Speed Triple, you have a remarkable site, fast, clean and useful. Thank you! Tito :-) |
| Name: Curtis Hill From: Tucson,AZ Date: 2005-03-10 23:36:57 I kinda just stumbled onto your site but I'd have to say its great. I'm originally from Calgary, AB, Canada and I also love to canyon chase. Only one problem though, in need of a bike. Should be getting one soon. I may do a Tucson to Calgary run this summer. Cheers. |
| Name: Carlos From: San Francisco Date: 2005-03-06 04:46:28 Loved reading your articles. You might want to check into the 2005 Metzeler for they now might have the correct size (lasertec) for that hawk. http://www.metzelermoto.com |
| Name: db Date: 2005-02-25 01:03:49 the view from the atv trailhead on 72 IS inspiring, but then you probably don't stop for a smoke there:) you still rock. |
| Name: Adam C. From: Salt Lake City Date: 2005-02-21 14:03:01 It was nice meeting up with you guys. Great site!!! Looking forward to rides!!! Keep up the good work! |
| Name: Steve Chancey From: Chattanooga,Tn. Date: 2005-02-20 21:22:52 Nice site!I've ridden some of those roads:want to again!I'll check in often. |
| Name: Walter Oakey From: Chattanooga, TN Date: 2005-02-20 08:30:14 Great site - will be visiting often. Pictures are very good. I have a HawkGT and enjoyed your articles about the Hawk. Thanks for the info. |
| Name: Mark McGough From: Vancouver, BC Date: 2005-01-09 03:06:53 Great write-ups on the bike mods. You've inspired me to tackle fixing up my wife's 88 Hawk instead of letting the dealers do all the work. Cheers! |
| Name: Donald McFerson Website: http://vgolove.pp.ru/ Date: 2005-01-01 20:57:17 Hi, it's nice to finde place like this in the net |
| Name: Bill Pattersonw From: Colorado Springs, CO Date: 2004-12-08 15:10:21 I was shopping on news of this model and came across you web site, very good design, and very good story on Dave's NT650 experience. Noted that it was done a couple of years ago, I hope he has gotten many good smiles out of it since then. My TransAlp shares a similar engine. I am shopping for a good "project candidate" for this winter, I may find an NT in the neighborhood, Safe riding! |
| Name: Nola Wilken From: Portland Date: 2004-12-07 22:49:40 Great website! I have a 919 that I have "beemerized". Honda builds a great bike at a great price. Someday, maybe I'll add the hawk to my collection! |
| Name: Alan From: Sacramento, CA Date: 2004-11-02 02:17:53 Just glad to see that there are still Hawk riders out there. The Hawk was being overshadowed by the SV650. Hang in there all! |
| Name: Michael Brown From: SLC Date: 2004-10-20 12:42:17 Great website, I'll be referencing it a lot. Dave, thanks for a fantastic ERC experience! |
| Name: Nancy K. From: USA Date: 2004-10-19 10:56:43 Never get tired of looking at hawk pics. They're the coolest. Have my own '88 that looks pretty good. Would love to ride out there. Thanks for the site |
| Name: Mike From: Salt Lake Date: 2004-10-19 10:54:56 Great site! Your review of the Z6 (along with a couple others) convinced me to toss a pair on my Bandit...awesome tire...great review! I've also gotten a couple route suggestions from your log that turned out just as great! Hope to run into you on the road sometime! |
| Name: Robert Franz From: Herriman Website: http://imageevent.com/rfutah Date: 2004-08-27 11:32:41 Thanks for the pics. Looks like I am not the only enjoying the twisties in the west. |
| Name: Gary Kennedy From: St. Augustine FL Date: 2004-08-25 23:11:59 You make me wish I was out there riding with you! I have a 1988 Hawk. great bike with too small a gas tank. If you ever do rides on the east coast I want to come! |
| Name: Derek Zwartenbol From: Rotterdam?Netherlands Date: 2004-08-13 04:26:01 Congratulations to the Canyon Chasers with a great site it was a true pleasure reading and looking at it it is made with love with and for motorbikes safe and pleasant trips to ya all ! Derek Zwartenbol Rotterdam/Netherlands Triumph Thunderbird Adventurer (98) Harley Davidson XLS Ironhead (80) |
| Name: niels From: holland Date: 2004-07-20 15:40:39 great side.. good work... I am buying a Hawk very soon..at least I want...thanks for the tips!!See you in Hollland!! |
| Name: mom From: at work Date: 2004-06-30 18:07:34 loved the photos- wish we could have gone with you |
| Name: Lyall Bryan From: S.E. PA. Date: 2004-06-29 13:16:46 ..Pictures great Colo.Rode west last sept.Moab utah Capital reef state park few nat. parks 489 miles three days.Yea big deal huh but my co rider likes doing 95mph for sustained periods. Intrestate 70 speed limit 75 mph. If you dont go 85 your getting sucked into exhaust pipes. And he let me drive his 2002 speed triple as we rented a 900 ducati monster.So that pic of the motorcycle shop looked familar.Ride on fellas good pic:s.LB |
| Name: Brad Date: 2004-05-24 13:57:11 Dave, thanks for teaching a great BRC course. I picked up my new Shadow Sabre this morning, |
| Name: Hai L From: Eagan, MN Date: 2004-05-24 11:33:49 Dude, the Hawk is way cool. I love what you did to it and how it looks. Thanks for all the information on this page! |
| Name: Dave From: Atlanta Website: http://www.georgiasportbike.com Date: 2004-05-19 01:00:23 love what you did with that Hawk!!! looks so damn good... |
| Name: Frank From: South Salt Lake Date: 2004-05-14 00:41:53 Dave, Thanks so much for making my riding experience better and safer. YOU ARE AWESOME !!!Frank |
| Name: Maggie Morgan From: Sheridan, Oregon Date: 2004-05-02 18:53:54 On Google I looked up Root Hog and found your story about travels through Idaho. You did a great job of describing the beautiful country. Turns out Root Hog is now Arco. |
| Name: John From: SLC Date: 2004-05-02 03:46:47 Sounds like a fun group. I work with Dawn. Ride with you one day, I hope. |
| Name: TJ From: East Date: 2004-03-23 17:35:07 Very nice site. well laid out, and you have one of the Cleanest hawks I have seen. It really looks nice. Good job. |
| Name: David From: Midvale Date: 2004-03-01 16:19:23 Nice job on the new site. Is anyone else jonesin for a ride up the canyon? I may have to pull my machine down to St. George soon to get myself a fix....Keep the shiny side up! |
| Name: Jeff From: Australia Date: 2004-02-24 15:47:44 Just had to drop you a line , I have just finished reading your Adventure trips on your site. One word "FANTASTIC", its great to find a website about Sports Touring. |
| Name: Xavier From: Zew Zealand Date: 2004-02-24 15:45:06 I found your site today and read the whole thing! Great job! I love it! |
| Name: Paul b. From: Salt lake city Date: 2004-02-23 18:09:14 Site looks good. |
| Name: dave kent From: slc Website: http://www.grublist.com/ Date: 2004-02-23 02:47:26 i am a comment. coo coo ka choo. |
| Name: mike carr From: salt lake city Website: http://hardbooter.com/ Date: 2004-02-22 21:40:21 i love this site! it's a wealth of knowledge, and the guy in the pictures who did your s3 fender mod is a total stud :) |
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