ReconRat

Just don't rev it up in Whitehall, they're a little touchy about loud motorcycles...

I'm still planning a trip there. Was thinking of renting the bike in Northern Ireland. Details of your trip will be interesting. Scotland is way cool. Watch out for the sheep.

Yeah... but what if you go to a Hooter's night, or a Whiskey Dicks... will you then suddenly want a Harley or another cruiser? Do the right thing, get one of each...

I rode my last rear tire down to the cord. It happens quickly, toward the end of the tire. That tire is a lot stronger than you think. Ride it home carefully, and buy a new tire. Note: this time I'm buying a tire now, before it gets any worse. Those tread indicator bars aren't lying, it's near the end of the tire...

I'm looking for a set of passenger hand signals on Google... Not finding much yet, but finding lots of interesting articles for passengers. And not bad for rider/pilot either. I don't agree with everything I'm reading, but it's a start... http://www.virginiawind.com/tips/passenger.asp http://www99.epinions.com/content_1363386500 http://www.victorvalleyhog.com/Tips_on_being_a_good_passenger.htm http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/streetsurvival/motorcycle_passenger/index.html http://www.endosruedaspr.com/how_to_be_a_motorcycle_passenger.htm http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/escape/tourtechntips/122_0010_two_up_riding/index.html Podcast: from http://shinypodcast.blogspot.com/ - bi-weekly episodes on motorcycles http://www.switchpod.com/users/shinysideup/Episode6CarryingaPassenger.mp3 Note: I've had a couple of close calls / near crashes, for putting a passenger on the back that didn't know what to do or expect. It's not just all fun, it's a responsibility to both pilot and co-pilot on a bike, to do it right.

I like the shorties also. And I'm curious how the adjustable works out. Did you consider the low mount Riot can?

The center of gravity moves up, the bike has to lean more for less? Yes? edit: I've been on the back of an old Kaw 900 doing 100mph on a cloverleaf exit ramp... I trusted my buddy, but I never rode on the back of his bike again...

More... you know about hand signals, but there is not a recognized set for two up. I have a few over the years. Passenger taps right shoulder - wants to stop Passenger taps left shoulder - wants to point something out Passenger punches right kidney - wants to pee Pilot pats left leg - wants to point something out (or likes the passenger) Pilot slaps left leg quickly - wants rider to hang on tight

Ummm, girl, I can't even understand how a passenger rides on a sport bike, for more than a few minutes. I just don't think a sport bike is made for that. And probably is why I still want the retro standard that I got. I rode a buddy down to his dealership to pick up his car, and it was easy. (yup, bitched it) Gals are lighter, not so bad. Not sure about cruisers, but I suppose the passenger is in pretty decent comfort if the seat is reasonable. I never thought about the seat position you mention. That would be a problem. I think you will get used to it, sitting farther back with a passenger. On a standard with a flat seat, it's kinda the other way around, rider in front usually has to scoot forward. The extra weight takes practice, and it is dangerous at first. Yes, people can fall off the back. You have to realize that with a passenger on-board, it's now all about the safety of the passenger, and ride accordingly to protect their safety first.

This thread is still alive?... I pay cash. Just write a check. If I want some back, I surrender the title to the credit union for a one or two year loan. The interest paid on a short term loan is hardly worth the lending institution doing it. Which I've only done once on a bike. No banks, their job is to take money away from you whatever way they can. That's true for dealerships also, as far as I can see. No full coverage insurance that way. If I crash or ding it up, I pay for it. That will teach me not to crash. This does not work for bikes that are targets of theft. Those need the theft coverage, without a doubt. You can usually tell by the insurance coverage rates, or just ask your agent. I've heard that paying cash for vehicles is subject to investigation by the Federal Gov. I don't care. I'm not the droid you're looking for. Nothing to see here, move along... (I think it has to be over $10,000)

wow, that was a long time ago. White BelAir with gray primer? I had just gotten out of the Army, and bought the car only a couple of weeks before, and then stripped the chrome and primered it. So it was pretty clear that I was on the other side of the world when it happened. And I did find one that looked spooky identical, visiting in the Ville. edit: wait, Brian? lol, you're not old enough!

IF there is a partial APB out (all points bulletin), that gives model type and color without the plate number, they all get pulled over. And for as long as necessary. I've had it happen twice. Two different vehicles with multiple stops. Westerville was kind enough to explain what was going on, the one time. That they were looking for some one driving a car like mine. No tickets, they were just looking for someone. They should explain more often, I found the car and guy they were looking for within a week, and called it in. He had been shooting people with a pellet gun from a moving vehicle. Who better to look for a particular car, other than some one driving an identical car. Makes me want to say "I'm not the droid you're looking for..."

We have an entire LMT course of instruction here. They give discounts since they are still students. I'm pretty sure anyone can go, but they have plenty of takers from just the employees at the college. Funny how things are. We have an EMT course of instruction also. But we don't get many people crashing in the parking lot outside, just for them to work on...

I'm sure some guys misread it also, but it was "wut? Sure, you can ride a naked sportbike anywhere..." You'all suffering "Lady Godiva Syndrome"?

A nice, calm, and respectable lady went into the pharmacy and walked right up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes, and said, "I would like to buy some cyanide." The pharmacist asked, "Why in the world do you need cyanide?" The lady replied, "I need it to poison my husband." The pharmacist's eyes got big, and he exclaimed, "Lord, have mercy! I can't give you cyanide to kill your husband! That's against the law! I'll lose my license! They'll throw both of us in jail! All kinds of bad things will happen! Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!" The lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband in bed with the pharmacist's wife. The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, "Well, now. That's different. You didn't tell me you had a prescription. Heh...

I can believe that. Who knows how old that video is. Who knows what the turn over is for employees. Maybe she bought that outfit on eBay. Maybe she's a traveling Hooter. Whatever that is...

Ohio motorcycle equipment laws: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.53 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4513 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4513.23 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4513.261 Every time I search Ohio laws, I find something new... In Ohio, anyone who chases or pursues any animal or wildfowl with an off-road vehicle is subject to a fine of $50 to $500, and 3 to 30 days in jail.

Just get a little saddle made, she can ride her around the neighborhood for a couple of years... (image of Great Pyrenees at full gallop)

Aerodynamic flow starts doing it's thing at 80mph and up... For fun, I used to open up the right side door on small planes, and turn the aircraft to the right... just to freak out the pilot. It worked every time, muhahahaha!

Forget Craigs List, if you get a picture available, I'll post it in the CSCC Veterinarian classrooms. I'm sure one of the young lady Veterinarian students would love to have her. Many of the students come from farms and small towns, lots of room for a big dog to run about. edit: Kosmo gets first chance, of course. I sent email to the Vet Tech head honcho lady.

I repeat, I like to ride in the rain... Certainly this drizzle stuff, it's hardly rain... Think of it as a free wash for the bike, acid rain and all.

ditto... You'all know there was life before texting? life before cell phones? That crap is over rated... and they still had motorcycles way back then... so I say the motorcycle comes first, to hell with all the rest... (except the mp3 player, way cool...)

oops... link fail... try http://www.ohio-riders.net/group.php?groupid=5

Sounds like something to do on a rainy day. Although I'm sitting here wondering how one would carry a fancy bowling ball on a motorcycle...

Seems to me I've seen NAPA cans on hogs... no wait... wrong forum...