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Glad it made the trip safely and I appreciate you sharing the pic!!!

 

I don't think most persons get how difficult it is to either tow heavy, or large.
I always "act" like a driver, when I'm towing. Stick to the center lane, flash to pass. Blinkers for thanks.. CB always on, lights always on. off the F*&^^&ing phone..ECT. Most drivers respect me after 20 or so miles, a few just seem to be bad attitudes..
I'm at 19000 pounds, so stopping is always a planned exercise..

I feel for ya, brother..

 

oooh, your close to needing a CDL with that rig, 20k is the max for class C and B in TX

 

Cars get smarter, as people get dumber.

 

The “Texas” attitude is gone, when was the last time someone waved at you in traffic?

 

I got waved the California hello this morning

 

Earlier today sounds like you need to move to Cedar Park. Everyone waves suburban/rural one lane roads

edit: I find its when you venture out to neighborhoods you know are full of people form out of state/country, like Travisso, where people don't wave

 

On Sunday I waving a lot and being waved at. From junction to Temple

 

If anybody has sent me a message in regards to HATS - I have not forgotten about you!!!

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CAT scales last year. Full fuel tanks, empty freash\grey\black wtaer tanks; loaded up for 2 weeks in Utah








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Once you get out of the major cities and off the interstates, Texas driving is still Texas driving. When you're within Californian distance of Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, or Houston, it all goes to shit.

Last time we went up to Abilene people always moved over when I came up behind them. Several waved...the Texas way.

Just as soon as we were on the other side of Llano coming back, it all went to shit!

 

I remember when we put drive cams on the ambulances, they set them super sensitive and would do off for a fart at the wrong time. But man were they great when there were crashes, made explaining that someone else did something stupid so much easier to the boss.

 

don't eat any double cheeseburgers

 

To all you Motorcycle Riders,
What are you riding?
What do you think is a good weekend cruising bike?
What brand/models should one avoid?
Asking for a co-worker who is in the market.

 

Very true, I deliver as far north as Killeen and San Antonio on the south side. Constantly driving through residential areas that are hard to navigate in a smart car.

When you have to get out and explain to people that parking two feet off your front bumper is a bad idea then you begin to lose faith in humanity. I was very civil and pc in that conversation until she wanted to call my supervisor. I had to tell her about the waiver she signed saying she would deal with construction traffic so she could move in before the neighborhood was completed. It ended in a standoff, I’m on the clock and can’t move forward or backwards. That went well.

 

Stick with big brands for parts availability and no more than 10 years old. Sit on lots of bikes and see what feels right.

 

Sure you don't want to ask for the best oil or tires??

To be honest, first thing I would decide on is bike type. Cruiser, sport tourer, sport, dual sport. From there you can decide on brands, as some are better/worse in each area. Depending on the person, you may have to decide on engine type and/or drive type, as some are a bit religious in this area to. Personally, I would recommend a beginner to start with a used smaller (300-600cc say) bike to learn how to ride and get comfortable, and to see if they want to stay with it. If they decide to move on, they can decide what and where they want to ride and upgrade from there.

 

Yup


Thank Preston Smith

PRESTON SMITH was born near Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas. Many Texans also remember Smith's participation in the "Drive Friendly" auto safety campaign.

 

Guy ask me if I knew anyone that rode, I said yeah (you guy's). He then asked me to ask the generalized questions. Think he's just starting the search and is trying to narrow it down. What's got a good rep, what has a bad rep kind of thing.

 

ex cycle mechanic, here.

select a bike that as been in production (unchanged) for about 5 years. allows the big 4 to knock the bugs out.
out of the 30 plus bikes i have owned: Honda for fit and finish. Yamaha as a favourite, and currently own a Japanese market, 1st year of production WR-250X SuperMoto. (Yes. there were two recalls...)

Frankly, a WR-250 \ DRZ-400 around town is tons of fun. The dual purpose will let you tinker off-road, but has very good street manners. The Suzuki DRZ-350-400 has been in production longer than some people have been alive. Tons available used, metric tons of mods\bolt ons..

tons o fun