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Here's your daily NSA reality check. Gov't intelligence agencies were chomping at the bit for years before 9/11 to get their hands on the personal data on your computer, phone, the gps in your car, etc. They had no legal way to do this because of that pesky 4th Amendment. Furthermore, US citizens would never agree to such a violation of rights. Fast forward to 9/11...American citizens were reeling from the biggest attack on US soil since Pearl Harbor. The Patriot Act was signed into law about 6 weeks after 9/11. It was introduced during a Presidential Address to a still scared US populus as a 'response' to that awful attack. Within the Patriot Act, Gov't Intelligence Agencies were finally able to sidestep the 4th Amendment, privacy rights were weakened, and most people were still to frightened to realize what just happened. I have a big issue with the NSA defending American soil by stomping all over American principles. "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty or safety" --Benjamin Franklin

I wonder how the Diavel is selling in the US. Based on this thread there seems to be a lot of interest in them, but I've never actually seen one on the road.

You should ride a Gladius (SFV650) then. As awesome as the SV650 motor is, the version on the Gladius is even better. I sold mine last year...suspension was done, exhaust, and more aggressive handlebars. It was an absolute blast in the twisties.

He would have to fire himself also:

Kids will like instagram until their parents start using it...just like Facebook.

Fragile? Did they break?

There are marijuana stocks that have jumped since recreational pot was legalized in 2 states. I would call them VERY risky. http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/07/investing/marijuana-stocks/index.html

They have 'teeth' for 12 positions of adjustment. I'd still use a shit ton of red Loctite.

I ride with ear plugs 100% of the time.

Toats McGoats

The S1000R, the new naked version, also sounds pretty awesome http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/12/09/2014-bmw-s1000r-first-ride-review-specs-photos/

I'd like to get something like these for the CBR. They're from Hong Kong so, who knows... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Billet-Adjustable-Riser-Foot-Pegs-Honda-CBR-600-RR-07-13-08-09-10-11-12-/350976827201?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51b7d95f41&vxp=mtr http://www.ebay.com/itm/360-Adjustable-Riser-Front-Foot-Pegs-For-Honda-CBR-600-RR-07-10-11-12-13-/301065399722?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4618e56daa&vxp=mtr

Plus jbot looks cray-cray adorbs on his Gen 2.

My next bike purchase will either be a 'sporty' sport tourer or sport naked. I am really liking the 2014 Ninja 1000 ABS. Yamaha has hinted that more models will use the 850cc triple from the FZ-09. I'd really like to see an FJ-09.

I test rode a newer one for someone a couple years ago. My impression was that a beginner would outgrow it rather quickly. The gearbox stood out as the weak point, with the brakes not far behind. Its much less capable than an SV650 which is a great choice for a new rider or an experienced one.

Different groups look at passing differently. This should be a pre-ride conversation, especially when riding with unfamiliar riders. I'll always wave a faster rider ahead. And if they are faster, I want to see their technique anyway. I don't mind getting passed as long as it's not too close or a surprise. There are a few exceptions, and those are the guys I've ridden with for years. I can trust their ability and judgment.

The suspect/target must have watched too many movies if he thought he was going to get away.

If you want to 'fight for the front,' do it by becoming a better rider. On a group ride...faster, smoother riders are waved to the front or asked to lead.

Depending on you goals as a rider, you may want to rethink the Club thing. If you really want to learn how to ride that 1000RR, you aren't going to do it bar hopping in formation wearing a vest. Plus most skilled street & track riders (that have tons of riding knowledge) probably aren't going to join you. Kinda of like you, I have a large group of old friends. None of them like to ride the way I do. So, I found a group that likes sport bikes at hyper legal speeds and they're skilled enough to do it without crashing. We ride every weekend the weather allows. We ride uber twisty backroads. It's ridiculous fun. Beats the hell out of formation rides

It's disappointing, but I am honestly am not surprised. People fear what they don't understand and many people have little to no experience with firearms...including the politicians pushing for gun control. The gun control lobby like to scare uninformed citizens into associating guns with criminals.

There should be a troll forum.

It's been discussed here before. Open carry is for attention whores.

In a possibly related story has anyone seen Andrew Bynum this week?

Eslick is definitely fun to watch.

It's about time someone killed that bastard.