Monthly Archives: February 2005

1-5 and Hwy 165

Posted on February 12, 2005 by carolyn

Peter and I are at our first gas stop, just off of I-5. We took Hwy 152 over Pacheco Pass, which is rumored to be haunted — people report great discomfort and unease while crossing the pass. I can verify … Continue reading →

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PowerMadd handguard write-up

Posted on February 11, 2005 by carolyn

OK, I lied; I did get the handguard write-up done. Go me! Installing PowerMadd handguards

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Serow bling

Posted on February 10, 2005 by carolyn

Woo, the Serow has the mad bling now, boy howdy! Given my track record with clutch/brake levers and the fact that dirtbikes seemed to be dropped fairly often, I figured I should get some handguards for the Serow. Y’know, at … Continue reading →

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Fun with Givi

Posted on February 8, 2005 by carolyn

I bought some reflective tape from Road Rider last weekend, and finally got around to slicing it up and putting the strips in the piping of my Givi bags. They look pretty skanky up close, but I think they look … Continue reading →

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Four years of SVS

Posted on February 5, 2005 by carolyn

Four years ago today, I was sitting at home — a very beige, 400 sq foot studio for which I was paying $1000/month — when Cole from CC Rider Tow South in the East Bay rang my doorbell to deliver … Continue reading →

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