Nice TR. The paradise/avon road actually comes out over near North Fork park in Liberty.
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Nice TR. The paradise/avon road actually comes out over near North Fork park in Liberty.
A few observations:
1. NEVER wave to a scooter. Your penis will shrink if you do.
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2. Unless phUnk is being a bit "Coloradan" in his speed estimate I fear we will write his obituary on this board. Anything over 100 on public roads is idiotic, and he strikes me as smarter than that. God (or Moroni) made trackdays for a reason.
3. Buzz needs a helmet. Stat. ...and not just to cover up that huge gleaming forehead, either. A guy in my bike club got knocked out cold by a rock kicked up by a truck going the other way. he spent 6 months in the hospital. A $400 helmet is cheap by comparison.
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Nice TR!
Sending pics now.
Zanik is the monster dog.
Wore my fullface on the trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
Just did not wear it on the turn pics a few miles from my house.
I hear ya though.
This looks like an S&S crate motor. Most customs have those, not Harley motors, since they're bigger, badder, and (much) cheaper.
http://tetongravity.com/forums/attac...1&d=1155754262
Nice Kickstarter. Those things can break your ankles if you don't know how to use one! :eek:
Taste Death. Live Life. :tongue:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
oh, and buzz, your daughter called and she wanted me to ask you to wear a goddamn helmet any time you're on the bike wtf.
yeah, yeah, I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by phUnk
reality is it sometimes does not make it to my head :nonono2:
I finally get to join this thread. I just got my motorcycle permit (I'm 36 and felt like I was 16 again waiting in line at the DMV).
I'm taking a Motorcycle safety class in 2 weeks- one of those 3-day-in-a-row classes with the road test at the end.
Afterwards I'll be riding a 10yr old Honda Shadow until I get safe for real.
Woo hoo!
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Originally Posted by helmetcam
Nice, looks like you are on the right track! Hell, my Shadow is 5 years old, that is not old.
Keep your ears on and your eyes open and you shall learn a lot in that course.
Where are you at?
Of course, your post is worthless without pics of bike. :biggrin:
Good on ya for taking the MSF course. They'll teach you a lot of stuff you might not figure out on your own, like the proper way to countersteer.Quote:
Originally Posted by helmetcam
And my bike is 26 years old, and is faster than a lot of new bikes. It's all about the condition and performance of your bike and how much fun you have riding it, not its age.
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by boarderline
You can get a motorcycle license in the US without knowing countersteering ?
I mean, there're several post here where people seem to take riding lessons after they get their license. Or am I missing something ?
I'm in downstate NY, so its not exactly rural. I'll keep my rides to early morning on weekends until I get comfortable. Business parks on the weekends make nice open parking lots for practicing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
You're not, and you would cry as to what's "required" here to get a motorcycle license. No wonder so many kids kill themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by philippeR
One thing I'd borrow from the European model is the displacement limit for certain ages (i.e. new riders are limited to 400cc bikes or less.)
That's very cool, boarderline. I've had four different great danes. Really sweet creatures.
I worry about certain Coloradans. (sp?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
Why he's not posting, I don't understand - he ordered all new exterior plastic part thingys for his bike.
I learned to drive a motorcycle in Texas. Never had a license for it, never had a class. And we didn't need no stinkin helmets either. :rolleyes:
judt curious... I'm sure i had some pics in my post above, but now all i see are question marks.....is it just me and lousy browser, or does anyone else get the question marks where pics should be?.. and if so what happened?..i'm sure they posted earlier.
I get question marks here.Quote:
Originally Posted by train07
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Originally Posted by SheRa
maybe....just maybe...his ip got banned
I was so jonesing for a different bike that I changed mine around a bit.
Put the rear suspension back on, turned the bars upright, removed the springs from my seat, put full muffled pipes on, removed forward controls and went with mids. I think thats all. I synched my carbs. Like a different bike.
Rode all night, literally from sundown to sunrise the other night...like 300 miles crisscrossing the city at night, back and forth. So much city riding I had to adjust my clutch twice. :eek:
I'm dying for something different. I really want another buell S1. That's going on my list for next season.
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Originally Posted by nick > jesus
I couldent help but see your electric problem. Get a multimeter and shoot for shorts to ground on the (+) and(-) leads to your batt. I would be willing to bet you have a wire touching part of the frame. If you have any questions pm me.
I bought it yesterday
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2005...90-sd-02-1.jpg
I leave in 2 weeks for 2-3 weeks with me, my helmet, and the KLX650, Can't wait.......
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Originally Posted by SheRa
Just so we get it straight, that is MY Dane :biggrin: . He is so cool! Zanik. 9 years old, 160 lbs now, he was 180 when he was younger and this is our second.
There will be a third soon enough and then more. I love them, no other dog is for us and I am not allergic either. All things point to more "gentle giants"
Zanik:
http://tetongravity.com/usergallerie...2/102_0253.JPG
The late Kaya, lost her Nov 15, 2005 to cancer:
http://tetongravity.com/usergallerie...2/102_0243.JPG
He followed and learned everything from her:
http://tetongravity.com/usergallerie...2/103_0382.JPG
End Hijack, back to Motorcycle stoke.
Verb!!! Holy wow! I likey!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
No kidding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tippster
To get a motorcycle permit in Utah, you have to be 18, provide a normal license, take an OPEN BOOK TEST and you get your 6 month permit. Done, besides paying for the permit.
That is why the safety courses are so crucial to riders that want to stay alive.
Who buys new plastic for a bike that old? :fmicon:Quote:
Originally Posted by SheRa
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Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
So sweet. Nine years old - that is awesome. Ours never lived so long. We even had a blue that died of a congenital heart condition really young. That was harsh.
They are the sweetest, most mellow dogs. With a big Woof!
Zanik is indeed very mellow and sweet. Very :cool: dog.
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Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
In NY there is a 20 question, 10 minute MAXIMUM closed book test to get the permit. Half the questions were about alcohol and its effects on riding/judgement, 3-4 questions of what certain road signs mean, and only about 5 questions specifically about motorcycles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
You need only get a 14 out of 21 to pass.
The main restriction of a permit is that you are required to be within 1/4 mile from a licenced rider. So basically you can be out there with everyone else that same day. :nonono2:
It was actually a closed book test a few months ago when I took the permit written exam. You had to get 80% to pass. The MSF written test was actually much tougher. I'd be in favor of making people take the MSF class before they are allowed to get a full license - that way you learn practical riding skills and develop good habits before you given free reign to ride on the street. Might save some lives, kind of like seatbelt laws.Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzworthy
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Originally Posted by verbier61
Fuckin' AWESOME!!! Nice work. Be safe out there.
Mine was open book and you had to get the 80%. That was 7-8 years ago though.Quote:
Originally Posted by boarderline
I thought the MSF test was easy though and got a 100%. Got a 95% on the track days and my track test to get my license.
MSF class is the way to go, hands down.
KTM Duke = sweeeeet. Is that the 640 or the 990 "Super Duke?"
I'd totally support making the MSF test mandatory. The forces that still somehow manage to keep Helmet Laws from being universal will ensure that this never happens.
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Originally Posted by Tippster
I was going to say, I'd much rather see helmets be mandatory then the MSF course.
Betcha the Helmet Laws never become Universal - too many "rebels" with Rolexes wanting to unleash their inner Hell's Angel.
Why's that?Quote:
Originally Posted by flykdog
I took the MSF coarse and past their test first. Then I went to the DMV and past the computerized, closed book, 25 question test. Doing both of these earned me a motorcycle license.
From the front desk staffer at the DMV most people will take the computer test then get a learners permit, which is valid for 6 months. Then the person either has to take a riding test or show proof of recently passing the basic MSF coarse before a valid motorcycle license is given.
My MSF class requires a learner's permit before you even take the class. I don't know if thats a NYS requirement or just something they do to cover their butt insurance-wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grange
Lots of reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by boarderline
(I hate typing and I'm late to go somewhere);)
Those are terrible reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by flykdog