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Date codes are only one factor of many when considering a tire's quality/life expectancy. Many other factors such as temperature where stored, how long have they been stored, have they been sitting in sunlight, have they been in a humid shed, have they been off the wheel, on the wheel, sitting with water in them, etc. This is why you check a tires physical condition (hardness, signs of cracking, loss of shape, odd coloring, etc) I just had a bike on the lift this weekend that had tires with a 2009 date code. Guess what, they looked perfectly fine and they guy was railing corners on a Goldwing with them. I understand you're trying to help, but this topic has been beat to death lately. People need to worry less about date codes and more about tire pressure. That is the #1 cause for premature tire wear or poor handling.

My neighbors are assholes. Luckily I just worked on the local police officer's R1, so I texted him this. He said he will have it taken care of.

Highest crash and death rate is 40+ and 1200cc+. This is of course the largest group of riders and cruisers are the predominant motorcycle of choice. Lack of helmets and drinking and riding are the 2 key factors why this group is over represented in fatality statistics. Outside of the above, there is a clear lack of statistics for Ohio with respect to a more granular breakdown of demographics, age, and motorcycle type. So If you are over 40, ride a cruiser, and do not have an endorsement... you are more likely to die in a motorcycle accident.

Not sure I understand why I need anyone's permission to ride my bike.

4th place in sport. There were zero beginners registered when I went to the table, so I did sport class instead. Fourth of four in my age group. I did beat a couple of guys over 40, and the lone woman racing 2 laps. I actually went slower this race than last race (by a minute or so), but I was pacing for a second lap. could have gone much faster my first lap, but damp roots and lack of warmup just had me feeling "blah" the first couple of miles. With pacing being less of an issue on lap 2, I cleaned all of the climbs I hiked on lap 1. The only place I dabbed was on the narrow hubcap trees, when my tire spun on their roots. great trail. Probably my favorite thus far.

The trick with Fz6, it needs to be marked with cat pheromones, they remain safe even in the middle of ghetto

You're likely gonna have to make your own exhaust gaskets, I couldn't find any new ones anywhere. The final drive swap is/was a common mod, my friend did it to his V65. These bikes weren't made for chasing top speed, might as well get them torques off the line. I say keep the rectangular headlight. That and the stereo horns just scream "MID 80s HONDA!" and I love it. I enjoy seeing your updates, they remind me of working on mine. "Well, I fixed that, but now this, this, and this are wabbajacked."

I know this may sound insensitive, but the statistics don't change my stance on not wanting to change things. Let it be, and natural selection will take it's place. I try to prepare myself with protection gear for the worst. I don't think forcing people to follow guidelines on what bike to start on or if they wear a helmet is gonna fix idiotic nature.

This old guy will be doing a buck fifty tomorrow on the backstretch of Mid Ohio.

First track day. I'm pumped for tomorrow. These track guys are pretty cool. Really embracing us newbies. Except @Tonik cause fuck that guy.

Just be warned... You will spend the rest of your life running down the feeling you get that first year of riding! Enjoy it, be safe, and have fun.

Derek is here, so still the fastest bike in the garage.

Fastest bike in the OR garage.

Need clutch master cyl rebuild kit for 1984 vf700 magna.

EBay dildo shipped wrong mc rebuild kit. @RidersDiscount probably has what I need. Should have went to then first.

You really don't need a fancy setup like that if you are just changing your own tires. It takes me about 25 minutes to dismount old tire, remount & balance new tire, using tools that cost me less than $40. I've done this for the last 200,000 miles or so. Hiro- PM me if you want the details.

Learn to do them yourself. https://www.nomartirechanger.com/Tire_Changers_s/37.htm Probably the best thing I've bought that is motorcycle related.The only thing that has paid for itself many times over. They will be at the AIME show September 23 and 24.They might have some deals for the show.I got mine at an IMS show and saved quite a bit.

I heard this last night at an eclipse meeting... When the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon you have a Lunar eclipse. When the Moon moves between the Earth and Sun you have a Solar eclipse. When the Sun moves between the Earth and Moon you have the Apocalypse.

...If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding! How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?"

Shut the....... Leave this kid alone.