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• avultra replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  August 10, 2014

  Marine dirt bike 'gangs' of Afghanistan

  Marine dirt bike 'gangs' of Afghanistan By Thom Patterson, CNN  (CNN) -- A silent, nimble, two-wheeled killing machine.That's what Pentagon researchers envision, now that they've greenlighted developing a hybrid...  moreMarine dirt bike 'gangs' of Afghanistan By Thom Patterson, CNN  (CNN) -- A silent, nimble, two-wheeled killing machine.That's what Pentagon researchers envision, now that they've greenlighted developing a hybrid motorcycle powered by two sources: an engine that burns several types of fuel and a stealthy, super-quiet electric motor.   Imagine an elite U.S. fighting force deployed in a mountainous region of Afghanistan, riding motorbikes that are nearly silent. The loudest sound is tires on dirt as they twist and turn down dried river beds and up narrow goat trails. When they launch their assault on a Taliban stronghold, the enemy is taken by surprise.   The Pentagon's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has tapped defense contractor Logos Technologies and motorcycle maker BRD to design the motorbike.   As a platform for the project, Logos is talking about BRD's 250-pound RedShift MX. Although the RedShift MX is totally electric,...    less
• avultra replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  March 14, 2014

  I want

  To find me another shovel head......1980, 81, 82....FXE, FXR, FXDWG  In my search I've discovered that those I find for sale seemingly are made of gold and owned by people who haven't ridden the damn thing in years and have no idea that...  moreTo find me another shovel head......1980, 81, 82....FXE, FXR, FXDWG  In my search I've discovered that those I find for sale seemingly are made of gold and owned by people who haven't ridden the damn thing in years and have no idea that their bike isn't what they claim it to be.  Putting 5 grand in your bike doesn't make your old shovelhead worth 5 grand more.  What makes your old shovel head worth anything at all is that you still ride it (maybe not your daily ride), know how to fix it, keep it in running condition, and really don't want to part with it.  If that's the case I'll consider your asking price and then we'll go from there.  I love mine so I understand the sentiment. Ah you caught me.  You see right through me don't you!  I want a helluva deal. Nope.  I've got nothing to trade; just cash and not much of that.  Unless of course you can come up with a 1956 F-100 Ford truck you'd...    less
• avultra replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  February 22, 2013

  Gloves or no Gloves when you ride.....

  I am a long time, pedal bike rider, advocate for Long Finger Gloves year around.  After many crashes on my mountain bike, a Giant, and my road bike, a Giant, I started wearing long finger gloves.  Probably saved my skin way more than...  moreI am a long time, pedal bike rider, advocate for Long Finger Gloves year around.  After many crashes on my mountain bike, a Giant, and my road bike, a Giant, I started wearing long finger gloves.  Probably saved my skin way more than once. I Always ride my Sporty, and Giants with long finger gloves.  I use insulated leather in cooler weather, leather in moderate weather, and hybrid leather/cloth in warm/hot weather.  I actually have a pair of leather with the steel knuckle guards in them which have 2 great uses. What is your preference?  Gloves full fingered, half gloves, no gloves and why?      less
• avultra replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:

  February 14, 2013

  Motorcycle Racing

  I see the NASCAR topic here is pretty popular and wnated to see who is into Motorcycle Racing. What is your favorite type of racing?  Motorcycle GP, Superbike, Motocross, Enduro, Flat  Track, etc? Who is your favorite team, manufacturer, rider?
• avultra posted a topic in the forum New Members:

  April 4, 2012

  Hellow from the hidez

  Just getting into some of the best riding of the year, Im up in the av, got some poker runs & stuff coming up. Ken