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• gbare
  Posted in the topic January Bike of the Month in the forum Contest of the Month

  November 30, 2009 11:35 AM PST

  2004 H-D Ultra - 60K mi
  Blacked out to spend my time puttin, not polishin

  
• gbare
  Posted in the topic Towing a Trailer Behind Your Motorcycle in the forum Biker Chat

  November 24, 2009 11:51 AM PST

  I've been pulling a cargo trailer (21 cu ft) for for 5 years now behind a Ultra. Whenever I take off on a trip I weigh it on 2 batrhroom scales at the wheels and a 50 lb fish scale on tounge. I never go over 25 lbs tounge load. More than that eats the tire 4 times as fast as without trailer (my experience). Get a swivel hitch too. My father cut an entrance tight going for gas and hit the curb with the trailer tire and it slapped his Wing down. Sprung the trailer tounge. I run a torsional axle and 14" low profile car tires for a smooth floating trailer. Mine is one of the coolest trailers I have seen, but made my ass hurt when I paid for it. ( www.american-legend.com ) Will post a pic on profile in a bit. When my wife & I travel I would not be without it. Did without for over 20 years packin bikes. Now I can take the kitchen sink if I want.
• gbare
  Posted in the topic Do You Wear A Helmet (if not required) in the forum Biker Chat

  November 22, 2009 8:26 AM PST

  I wear one occasionally. My wife wears one all the time (passanger) which I'm glad she does, since she has no control of the bike. She wears it more for protection from the wind than safety. Not wearing a helmet is just added risk when riding. It will not save you 100% of the time and thats why I think it should be freedom of choice. Get educated and make your own decision!