ReconRat

When powered off, the gyroscopes will wind down, and it will fall over.

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Compass-Time-Temperature-Backlit/dp/B002F85LXG http://www.hellotrade.com/car-beyond-store/compass-and-thermometer.html http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bell-Sport-Clock-Compass-Thermometer/14324183 http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_clock-compass-thermometer-combo-bell-automotive_25984494-p http://www.aerostich.com/electronics/scooter-clocks-compasses-thermometers/thermometers-and-gauges/set-of-handlebar-clips.html If that compass is too close to some steel parts, it might not work correctly. edit: now I want one... that first one could probably be gutted to mount, and use a simple DPDT toggle switch to operate.

It will lean, it's a gyroscope. Theoretically, it will lean perfectly. Actually, I think this is the one with two gyroscopes on the belly, rotating opposite directions. I bet it doesn't have a lean limiter yet. edit: If it has a nice warm interior heater or air conditioning... screw it, get IN and ride.

Braking in a corner can be a skill on top a skill depending upon lots of variables. Best approached cautiously and gently when first learning. Until then do the hard braking in an upright stance where it works well. I can't even explain what I'm doing with the front and rear brakes going into a turn, nor when I'm in the turn itself. In some ways I'm setting the suspension. In some ways I'm steering with the brakes. In other ways I'm adjusting lean angle. Some is even preparation for a "what if". All while actually slowing down or speeding up in a turn. And regardless of the speed or radius of the turn. Body motion also helps or hurts correcting errors. It isn't easy to explain, and it isn't easy to do. Throw in a decent variable like gravel, sand, water, obstacle or uneven pavement and you might fall down. I won't, but that's beside the point. That's 40+ years of riding burned into my hind brain, I don't have to think about it. Take the MSF courses, get a good year of riding safely, then work on the fancy stuff. By then your instincts and knowledge will be good, and it will be a lot easier to think quickly without hesitation. I admit that I taught myself to ride. But it was a year of doing things that weren't always correct. That means falling down in a few turns with a small bike that didn't get messed up. I like to call it "getting it out of my system", and it worked, but really what I learned was how to fall safely.

Yeah, watch him pull both arms in while spinning on his back. That tipped him down, then one arm out to rock to the side, then reverse to the other arm to flip back the other way and off his back. Balls.......

First-person footage from Felix Baumgartner’s space jump will make your head spin This is his chest cam, looking up toward his helmet. Video at link above or download/view here: http://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2FTrZtT&session_token=DH0dfEJQ4KAwKrNkggG1N962RIp8MTM1MDQzNDAwNUAxMzUwMzQ3NjA1 Good grief... he spun, he reversed the spin, somewhere he flipped over on his back and was spinning! He's not sure exactly when he broke the sound barrier, he was more than a little busy and didn't notice. edit: Yes, it's a wide angle lenses GoPro, and looks higher than he really was.

RoboCop Remake Has RoboCop Riding A Motorcycle

Joel Kinnaman rides a futuristic motorbike on the set of Robocop remake in Toronto on Saturday. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/10/14/article-0-157E3093000005DC-877_634x682.jpg

hmmm, I'm seeing Delaware based importer with connections to Chinese and Pakistani startup companies that do leather. Might be linked to an investor in Texas. My experience with Chinese leather is that it is thinner, and not as strong. On the other hand, I've got some really nice Chinese leather riding gloves for Winter.

Goals should be set in between. Some succeed, and some fail. I think that's the way it used to be, back when K-12 students got a pretty decent education. If something is wrong, it's the educational system itself, not the students so much. The increasing number of entry level college students that need a year of remedial reading/writing/math study in order to even enter college, pretty much gives an indication.

http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=31844 Iron Pony - Rim only - no tire $117.00

I've done the finish torque by the tapping sound, but always wanted to try using a spoke torque wrench instead. Makes a nice dink-donk sound from the two lengths of spokes (or it's inner and outer, I forget). All the spokes won't sound the same. Experience for me was, fail on the first try, loosen the spokes up and try again. Worked on all after that first learning attempt. edit: Done more bicycles than motorcycle rims...

I suppose the alternative is to set goals equal, resulting in high numbers of students failing to move up and having to repeat a grade level. End result would appear to be "lifers" in high school, and a broken education system that wouldn't be able to afford the overload of students. Students repeating grade levels would eventually give up and drop out, and nothing would be gained. Goals were no doubt set on existing averages, and the truth will hurt. Although the thoroughly liberal response should have been low goals for everyone with entitlements for failures. Resulting in excellent success rates in graduation... of poorly trained high school students. I think that's about what we have already.

Add BBs, or scouring pads (no soap)? It take a lot of time... I've heard of people using old steel nuts and bolts also. At least those will come back out with a magnet on a stick.

Speed of sound is 714mph at 40km altitude, roughly where he started, and changes to 660mph at 20km altitude. speed of sound below 10km altitude climbs back to 760mph down at ground level. Parachute didn't open till under 10,000ft (3.0km), and closer to 6,000ft (1.8km). Not real sure, but it looked like his spin happened when he broke the speed of sound. Either that, or the spin happened right when he didn't break the speed of sound. edit: He needed a spike on the top of his helmet! http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9d/Comparison_US_standard_atmosphere_1962.svg/500px-Comparison_US_standard_atmosphere_1962.svg.png

Yeah, now live on CNN. Good picture on the TV.

For those that don't know, a spin induced in thin air, can be fatal. Aircraft or not. I wish this guy all the luck in the world. This is quite dangerous. edit: above 30,000 feet the temperature drops rapidly.

Kasler's Country Kitchen in Amesville is a nice place to stop and eat. About 10-12 miles off of 555 on 550 West. If it's still open. Dunno, so many small kitchens have shut down. Kasler's Country Kitchen 10 State Street, Amesville, OH (740) 448-7800

The corners aren't nice like a decent road would have. Reducing radius, breaking up hill or down, blind turns right after hills where you can't see. All can be a surprise and tricky at times. Those type of corners are where riders get kissed by the road. Corner signs aren't standardized, and may mean nothing, or may mean corner that people crash on. edit: If you see really big arrows on corners, even if no suggested speed, it's a bad tricky corner that people crash on. (In cars even.) Generally the three digit roads can be like this. The two digit state roads are much smoother corners, generally. And 555 is basically an old wagon trail from Zanesville to the Ohio River. So they paved the road they had there already. Even following an experienced rider on 555 might not work out. What will work is to take it easy, and use your line of sight to make decisions. Don't go until you can see the line out of a corner. The same rule for over the top of a hill, if you can't see, then slow down. Concentrate on what you are doing, or stop and rest. The part of 555 that is South of 78 seems much easier to me. But the traffic and congestion picks up as you get near the Ohio River. And watch for buggies and farm gear on the road anywhere on 555. What I remember, is one corner going North right after a little hill where you couldn't see the corner ahead. If too fast, and miss the corner, you'd bounce off the top of a mobile home below the road, and fly who knows how far down into a valley. edit: back... and trees, treat trees along the side of the road with respect. They don't freakin' move when you hit them.

There's always the kill switch. Oh wait, you guys never use it. No reflexes built up to hit it quickly. Yeah, and hi new girl. My first bike was small, it's a good way to learn.

Interesting. One of my high school friends is a blackjack dealer there. And yet another friend is so skilled at blackjack he'd do well walking in cold. Shoot, I'd probably do ok at dealing blackjack without any training. But you're right, they probably wouldn't hire him (or me). I think I'll ask him if he would try for a job there for fun. Are these full time jobs? If not, the labor pool is limited to the unemployed, retirees, and not much else. edit: And do they have enough dealers to relieve those that get rattled? I think not. Swapping out a dealer is common.

ACDelco. Although I've tried the higher CCA AutoZone battery and like it.

Oh... and sit his parents down, AND MAKE THEM READ THIS THREAD.

Yup, can't see it for a youngster. My 919 will theoretically equal or better the Busa at 0-60mph. If I ever actually learn to do a good launch. (And absolutely no match for a Busa beyond that...) I can't see it lasting more than a short length of time for a young rider. I mean, I spent half a Summer, just trying to learn how to keep the front wheel on the ground. It wasn't easy at all. He's not going to take the time to learn that. Liter and up is too much. Weight, horsepower and torque. He needs to calm down and do it right. edit: on the other hand, if he intends to only buy chrome and lights, and ride to the Taco Bell, He might survive. interwebz ref: List of fastest production motorcycles by acceleration (Honda 919 maybe 2.33 - 2.90 0-60mph)

I miss Franklin Plating downtown. They were so good to us, with motorcycle chroming.