LowRyter

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I'm good with my Neotec 2, got it for under $500 from Champion Helmets in Europe. Has ECE emblem on it. It's a little tight in the temple over a few hours' ride, hopeful it will break in. Compared to the original Neo, this needs to slam shut which is a difficult when you're riding with it open and attempt to close it. It might drag more air when it's open too. So far as quiet, I wear earplugs. I recommend earplugs along with other gear. I've heard Arai is the loudest helmet and Shoei are actually quieter. But modular helmet is going to be louder. The Arai's are featherlight and the best quality for little I've ridden them. The only gear I don't wear regularly are riding pants, for local travel I wear jeans (and I have regretted doing that on fall off).

Some Bilt items are better than Sedici. Even better than Alpinestars. But as a rule it's the lower end and cheaper stuff. Most important, get something comfortable and functional. If the cheaper gear works, that's good enough. If not, pay enough to get what you need. The next factor is how long it will last; you can check for quality when you purchase it but ultimately don't know until you own it. I don't have an inflatable vest. I think they make a lot of sense. For heat, like in Okla & TX, I have mesh gear. It works well. Mesh jacket and mesh over pants.

No problem Docc....... I've been sending thumb drives all over the country with all kinds of music.

Just a quick mention, for Christmas received and gave a few records. The new Springsteen and Dixie Chicks are quite good. The new Dylan was so-so.

I always did fine with a paper map, written instructions and a trip odometer.

I wouldn't attempt 180 miles any my bikes, including the V11 Sport. 140 is comfortable, 150 gets sketchy.

The Ducati Scrambler is a mild manner daily commuter. Several other models are standard, like the Monster, Hypermotard, Multi Strada, Diavale or my Supersport.

p6x- I would recommend that you get the Gas Buddy app on your phone. That'll show the gas stations and prices along your route. I think the Beeline App will show miles remaining on your phone. But you could also plot out the gas stations on your route as waypoints so they will countdown on the Beeline. And if you are riding a Spine Frame, I'd make sure that I had a gas station within 140 miles of my last fillup. Or for 125 miles for a pee break.

that's spooky.

If you have HBO check out David Byrne's "American Utopia". I'd like to see the show live. Spike Lee did the video. (One of the songs is done a second time by a marching band with opposite meaning.) Byrne appreciated that.

The Master of Space and Time.

OK Chuck, you should also cut back on the arm wrestling when performing "Feats of Strength" during upcoming Festivus. get well soon.

Chuck, 2nd time you mentioned being "one handed". I thought it was a joke the first time, now I am thinking you're injured? Hope you're OK or getting there.

what's wrong with the original plastic one?

Chuck just posted on Wild today.

I believe it was the Flux Capacitor.

It's crazy that a cheap plastic part can cause to much trouble.

sorry about that

Regarding the photo. The big arrow pointing straight ahead means you're going on the route, it would point away in the wrong direction if you weren't. The small dot on the right means your next turn will be a right turn and 8.9 miles means the right turn is 8.9 miles ahead. The small scale indicates whether it's a hard right turn or a slighter turn such as a fork in the road or roundabout. Pretty intuitive. If you get off course, press the yellow button will recalculate to get you back on route. Or just continue to ride and follow the arrow until you find your way back to the route. In compass mode the arrow points in direction of destination.

I've had my Beeline for a couple of months. Got it from a member of the Wild Guzzi board who never took it out of the box. The unit works as advertised. I've test ridden compass and point to point. Since the Covid deal started, I've not done any overnight travel and put it through all the paces. I've only done a couple of test runs with it. So there maybe other pros and cons and I'll likely have to refresh myself how to build routes. I like the minimalist approach. It's about the size of wristwatch face. I can mount it with rubber bands on my bars and there are some adhesive mount options. The small unit snaps off the mounting base. The charging unit has a similar snap on base with a USB charge cable that fits into a phone charger plug. In operations, there is a pointer that gives directions, it will also countdown the distance to the next route turn. The pointer will point the other way if you miss a turn. You can also hit the button to reroute if you miss a turn or want to change your route and get you back on course. In compass mode the the pointer shows the direction and posts the approximate distance to the destination. No phone or GPS on the dash, no phone directions shouted in your ear. Just ride like normal and take a peak at the dial. Being a guy that uses route notes and tankbag maps, this is the deal I like. I suppose I could mount it on the plastic cover on the tankbag with the adhesive mount. I prefer the rubber bands, moving it from bike to bike. The phone app has a few glitches however. The bicycle routes have been the best for most pleasure riding. In fact, it posted the exact route I ride for 300+ miles from my door to Jasper Ark. The motorcycle option is glitchy. I wrote Beeline about it and they confirmed that. One hint, if you want to build a route, you'll have to go step by step, point to point; don't start with your final destination and then try to modify the route. There is also the possibility of building a route in another program, like google maps, and saving it to the readable format (gpx- thanks Cab) downloading it to my phone but I'm not up to speed with that.

If you're trying to break free the sealant, perhaps you might try to wedge fishing line into the gap and saw through it?

Did a double take with Hensley. Uriah Heep really rocked. I have several of their records (vinyl), saw them twice. Good band, good singer. Haven't heard of them for many years, sorry to get the news.

Not too hot to touch but hot enough. I also have the problem on cold start ups too. But lately it's been it's been warm start ups. Typically I move a few relays and rub on the neutral sensor. If heat isn't the issue, I'll get the deox. I guess I would do that anyway.