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Ben Franklin
@ben-franklin
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Joined: September 21, 2022 1:37 pm
Last seen: October 25, 2025 4:18 am
Topics: 15 / Replies: 311
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well Friends,Went on a two day road trip up through central AZ with three good friends. Had a blast on "The Bagdad Rollercoaster," then up through Sel...

6 months ago
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RE: Valve Adjustment Problem / Bad valve

@floyd-h Well, from my experience, usually if compression goes up with a little oil, then the piston rings are getting weak. Probably will run fine,...

6 months ago
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RE: Introduce Yourself!

@old-school he put a hanmigan chair on a mates K1600. I thought he did a reasonable job...

6 months ago
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RE: Introduce Yourself!

@old-school Welcome! I'm down in the Phoenix east valley, if you ever want to compare notes or ride somewhere. I get up to Payson from time to time...

6 months ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well friends, had a little fun continuing to learn my video editing software last night. Put this vid together from some ride footage and the stills ...

6 months ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

@miles-ladue exactly! Besides, it was already in the shop! Note: the stenciling went on the outside for cosmetics...

6 months ago
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RE: What is your "pre-season ritual" for training and rig prep?

Season? The only seasons we see are: Nice Nice and hot Not nice, hotter than hell Nice and hot Unless, of course, you count Dark a...

6 months ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Well friends,It seems my left TFX shock blew out on my LL, shortly after I sent the right one off for rebuild.Got some feedback from Jeff, over at The...

6 months ago
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RE: My journey with adding Gen 3 Dream Hannigan sidecar to my Goldwing

@bannerguy great looking outfit! Bet she drives nice!

6 months ago
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RE: Speedy & The Spyder (A lightweight, unintimidating beginner friendly rig)

Looks like fun, to me! I consider a smaller chair for my little 535 Virago, from time to time. It is proving to be reliable for the occasional ...

6 months ago
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RE: More Africa Twin foolishness...

Got out on a little ride today. Just celebrating the first thousand miles or so on the frame repairs and front brace addition. I am liking the new "fe...

6 months ago
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RE: The WartHog Sidecamper - on a Triumph Rocket 3

@ivo-karkaliev Cool! If your travels take you near the Phoenix area, ping me, maybe I'll ride a little way with you.

6 months ago
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RE: The WartHog Sidecamper - on a Triumph Rocket 3

@jan-2 Hope the new owner joins here and posts adventures! Can't say I wasn't a little tempted by it!

6 months ago
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RE: Looking for a sidecar for my 1999 Honda Magna 750

@kfedor Looks like a good choice to me... you can't really wear one of those things out! It should provide a lot of fun and good times for as long as...

7 months ago
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