http://www.sporttouring.us/ You have arrived at the MSTA (Motorcycle Sport Touring Association) home page (formerly HSTA). We are an all brands motorcycle sport touring club that emphasizes riding skills improvement and safety. We tend to travel secondary roads in small groups, using interstates only when forced, and see the wonderful sights and settings that many miss. Explore our website and forum to see everything we have to offer. Please be sure to contact us with any questions you may have. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:17:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.sporttouring.us/images/misc/rss.png http://www.sporttouring.us/ http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8237-MotoGP-San-Marino-non-spolier?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:16:45 GMT Having had a great time at MotoIndy (what a great w/e) I watched the San Marino round this morning. Things didn't go as I hoped but great stuff nontheless.
Good interfew with Ben Spies after get pole and a second place finish at Indy. He handles the stupid questions very well. Tom TRG ]]> Race Talk stlthmsta http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8237-MotoGP-San-Marino-non-spolier http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8236-New-MSTA-member-here-in-VA.?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:22:10 GMT My neighbor followed me home to see where the "bikes end up going" after passing his house and he told me about this site.

I currently have a few bikes in the garage ;)

I live near Lake Chesdin in Dinwiddie County, VA. ]]> Introductions manganos http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8236-New-MSTA-member-here-in-VA. http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8235-October-2010-Cycle-World-page-68-Kawasaki-ZX6?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:04:27 GMT "To this day, it remains one of the best all-around motorcycles ever sold."


http://www.cycleworld.com/first_moto...est_used_bikes ]]> Kawasaki BlueRidgeGal http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8235-October-2010-Cycle-World-page-68-Kawasaki-ZX6 http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8234-Impromptu-ride-Sunday-9-5-Spruce-Pine-NC?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:33:08 GMT Impromptu ride TN / NC gap roads (19W, 80, etc).

Meet at Hardee's on 19E in Spruce Pine at 9:30am Sunday 9/5. Dress warmly, early on it'll be 45 degrees or less above 4000 feet.

This location:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,0.027595&z=15

lat= 35.913384 long= -82.064781 ]]> Southern Appalachians TN2Wheeler http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8234-Impromptu-ride-Sunday-9-5-Spruce-Pine-NC http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8233-September-2010-Ohio-Rider-Newsletter?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:06:02 GMT The September 2010 Ohio Rider Newsletter is available here...
http://www.sporttouring.us/downloads.php?do=file&id=150

Enjoy! ]]> Ohio VersysRider http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8233-September-2010-Ohio-Rider-Newsletter http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8232-Product-Review-J-amp-M-bluetooth-Nolan-N103-helmet?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:14:29 GMT Ok, so I'd been thinking about going wireless for awhile. Becky bought me a new Zumo 665 for my birthday, and we're getting ready to do a 2 week trip, so I thought now would be the time. After researching the different possibilities, I went ahead and called up J&M and ordered a Nolan N-103 flip face with their bluetooth system installed. Product Review (so far) as follows:

1. Customer Service and Delivery: Excellent. I ordered the helmet on a Thursday. The J&M rep said they had the N-103 I wanted in stock (Large, in Cayman Blue/White) and quoted me a couple of days for the technicians to install and test the bluetooth system, then priority mailing per my request. I received the helmet the following Wednesday, so not too bad. Good packaging, with the N-103 repackaged in its original box and helmet sack.

2. Initial Impression - Quality: When I pulled the helmet out of the box and sack, it looked brand new. No marks or scratches from the bluetooth installation. The installation itself looks very professional. J&M actually replaces the bottom trim ring of the helmet with their own, which contains wiring running from the external bluetooth controller unit on the left side of the helmet to the battery pack on the right external side of the helmet (more about the battery pack later). Speakers were nicely inset into the ear pockets. the mic boom was integrated with the end of the bottom trim ring. No wires are visible anywhere. Overall I rate the initial quality as Excellent as well.

3. Initial Operation - All I can say is "Holy Crap". According to the instructions, this thing will bluetooth mate to just about anything that sends out a signal. Since I have my 665 and my Motorola Droid smartphone, I wanted to use the 665 as the bluetooth control center for everything. No problem. With about 5 minutes of reading directions and having never even looked at the bluetooth screen on the 665, I had everything mated and operational. The 665 now streams all audio from its internal MP3, the XM radio, traffic advisories, map directions and smartphone connectivity into the helmet. There is one unique quirk I've discovered. When I first activate the 665 by turning the key on my GS, the Zumo automatically finds and links to my Droid, but not to the helmet. I have to manually direct it to search and find the helmet (which is already in its listing), and set the helmet unit to "Discover". No biggie, but it is odd. I may have a work around for that, but haven't had a chance to try it yet...

4. Operations: The helmet unit is easy to operate. It only has three buttons on the controller, and they are fairly easy to distinguish with your left, gloved hand. The main button has a number of different functions depending upon how many times you push it, how long you hold it in, etc. Speaker volume is controlled as well from these buttons, and easily adjusted. It seems to be very well thought out. Now for the biggie: battery life...are you sitting down? So far I have run the helmet unit for 21 hours on its initial full charge! That's 21 hours of constant streaming stereo music audio from the 665's XM radio, plus about 5-6 phone calls. Two of those sessions were 8 1/2 hour runs to and from Key West over a weekend. That's with the audio volume up almost on full, as I wear ear plugs. J&M claims up to 30 hours before a recharge and I'm ready to believe them. The battery on the right side of the helmet is almost the same size as the controller unit on the left, and you can feel the additional weight in the helmet, but I'll take it with that kind of battery life...

Overall, I am very impressed and satisfied with the helmet and unit. It is a little pricey but not much more so than buying the helmet and a bluetooth separately and then installing it yourself. AND, I don't think you get over 20 hours of power output from other devices on the market. Everything works as advertised, performs well and is easy to operate. I would definitely recommend this solution if anyone is looking to go complete bluetooth with their GPS/phone/audio. ]]> Electronic Gadgets DucDoug http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8232-Product-Review-J-amp-M-bluetooth-Nolan-N103-helmet http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8231-Zumo-550-Bike-car-Mounts..-for-Sale...-mounts-and-cables?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:43:26 GMT I recently sold my Zumo 550... After packing everything in the box, I find I have 2 extra bike mounts, and one car mount (with suction cup). I also... I recently sold my Zumo 550... After packing everything in the box, I find I have 2 extra bike mounts, and one car mount (with suction cup). I also have one extra power cord for one of the Bike mounts.

Bike Mount plus wiring............. $65
Bike Mount (alone)................ $50
Bike mount wire alone............ $15
Car Mount Plus power supply.... $70

Shipping is about $5.00 for a small flat rate USPS box. More if you buy more (Bigger box!)

Cash or check...
Thanks,
Trey...
Strey1100@aol.com ]]> General Chat Strey1100 http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8231-Zumo-550-Bike-car-Mounts..-for-Sale...-mounts-and-cables http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8230-2010-Bull-Shoals-riders-from-Chicago?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:05:33 GMT I've been to NW Arkansas about 4 times and it always impresses me as some of the best riding in the country, but I've yet to make Bull Shoals until now.

If any CMM riders want to head down together, I'm leaving Thursday before noon and trying to stay with MTN just south of STL and then loafing into BS by late afternoon.

Although rooms are mostly booked at BS, there are plenty of "shares" available if you are flexible to an arrangement of this kind. The Biltmore also has cabins available I'm told.

Hope others can make Bull Shoals, this is a "classic" in the MSTA event calendar.

Chuck ]]> Chicago Milwaukee Metro motocbiker http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8230-2010-Bull-Shoals-riders-from-Chicago http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8229-Triumph-Demo-rides-9-4-2010?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:53:16 GMT This Saturday 9/4 Gary Christopher, Tom Gehman (newer member from Shelby) and I are riding to: http://triumph.bmw-ducati.com/home_triumph.asp in... This Saturday 9/4 Gary Christopher, Tom Gehman (newer member from Shelby) and I are riding to:

http://triumph.bmw-ducati.com/home_triumph.asp in Matthews, NC = Charlotte, NC

as they are having the Triumph demo truck in... AND while they are not gonna have the new Sprint GT to demo ride they are gonna have one to see... perhaps touch... perhaps to sit on?? AND then we are going to go down to

http://www.compacc.com/e/Retail-Stores in Rock Hill, SC

I am meeting Gary and Tom in Shelby, NC at 9:00AM at the Texico gas station in Shelby on 74 By-Pass and Post Road at 9:00AM. From there to the Triumph dealer... to Comp Acc.

Anyone who wants to join us.

Brick ]]> Southeast Region Brick http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8229-Triumph-Demo-rides-9-4-2010 http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8228-MSTA-Central-Florida-Brunch-Ride?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:16:06 GMT MSTA Florida Central Brunch Ride

When: Sat, September 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Where: MOJO's Wings Burgers and Beer 1845 E. Memorial Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33801

We were here a year ago Feb, and enjoyed a great lunch. They have now expanded to serving breakfast on the weekends, so it's time to return for a great meal, and some excellent "window shopping" right next door at the Fun Bike Center.
The last time we were here, several members found themselves unable to leave....and now I hear that they have a new VFR, ST1300 and a few other "I gotta haves" on the sales floor. See ya there!!

Contact: Van at 561-386-2594 or busavan@flahsta.org ]]> Event Announcements RIDEMYST http://www.sporttouring.us/showthread.php/8228-MSTA-Central-Florida-Brunch-Ride