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Those are probably the most likely scenarios where you could need a firearm to defend yourself or your family. But that's a far cry from needing a cache of weapons a thousands of round of ammo.

9/11 is the biggest terrorist event I can recall. I don't recall any civilian ammo improving the situation. So are we talking about a terrorist event bigger than 9/11 with some sort of local impact to the food and/or water supply? Then there is the whole issue that terrorists typically don't provide a target to shoot. Pearl Harbor was based on a large force staging a sneak attack and that only could happen in those days because radar was a relatively new technology. It couldn't happen today. If survival hunting became necessary, any creature worth hunting would be extinct in less than a month. What is your doomsday scenario? I'd like to hear it.

What is all this doomsday ammo for? Zombies? Terrorists? Alien Invasion? Survival Hunting?

If you are really worried about SHTF stock up on food with a long shelf life, maybe some MREs, and LOTS of bottled water. Former USMC here...I have a REALLY hard time envisioning ANY scenario where a large cache of ammo will prove useful. If it makes you sleep better, then good for you. There are lots of Soldiers, Marines, and Police that have fired less than 100 bullets in anger over their entire career. And they deal with way more shit than you ever will.

Salt is great for my car wash

Ruger's quality and warranty are certainly better than Walther's. Especially recent Walthers.

No remorse here. Sold it to a long time riding buddy that wanted to get back on the road.

A pre-order list? That sounds like a good idea.

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Douche move for sure. I personally wouldn't one of the first ones anyway. It may take a few runs to get the manfufacturing perfected.

I had a 'loaner' Fatboy for 10 days this summer. That was the least fun I have ever had on 2 wheels. That last HD I rode before that was a Sportster. The Sportster was by far the more rideable/capable of the two. on the OP, I know some Goldwing guys also use car tires for the extended mileage. There are even some benefits for acceleration and rear braking. However, cornering with a car tire seems downright dangerous, especially transitions from one turn to another like on a switchback.

Today I haven't eaten anything, because yesterday I ate about half a piece of what turned out to be moldy bread

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No one wants a massage from a dude

I have participated in the destruction of a Crave Case. In my defense, I was hammered drunk at the time. And yes, I regretted it the next day.

You destroyed a Crave Case?

I think for street it also depends on who you ride with and how willing you are to ask for advice. If you are are new rider, riding with your squid buddies who are also new riders you may never learn proper technique. More than a few, myself included, were lucky enough to ride with some seasoned vets that showed me the way to avoid climbing up the Squid Power Rankings.

EOD is hazardous duty (obviously). Technology has made it less hazardous. I think show is kinda interesting to watch even though it tends to be the same thing over and over. I wonder how many of those IEDs will go unnoticed for years until tripped by some local civilian

I did have fun at the trackday. But after 10 years of exploring every back road in SE OH, WV, and VA this is this is the type of ride I look forward to most: http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/flashback/122_0911_the_pace_nick_ienatsch/index.html I may do another track day. I will definitely be on lots more group rides. To each their own.

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I would agree that the track is a good place to learn. And the instruction at the track is VERY good information. However, this notion that the track is the ONLY place to learn proper riding technique is just incorrect. Sorry. I have been fortunate enough to ride with some ACE riders over the years. I have picked their brains on many occasions. The stuff I have learned at gas stops and by following their lines through technical backroads has been priceless. And it happens to be the same information taught at trackdays. There are no top secret riding instructions that you can ONLY hear by going to a track. The same information is available in many books, sportrider.com, and in the heads of countless riders who are more than willing to share. This is in no way a slam on trackdays or formal instruction, just pointing out that the same information is available from multiple sources. Now, if accelerating at WOT out of corners and hard braking into corners is what gets your blood pumping, I will agree that that type of ridng should be confined to a closed course. Straight line speed just isn't my thing. I am more interested in smoothly, carrying quick corner speeds while using proper cornering technique. While not for everyone, it can be safely accompished on the street. I know many highly skilled riders that have been doing this type of riding for years. If you can get the right type of group together with strong ride leaders this type of riding is great fun. If you're curious, we do plenty of 300-400-500 miles rides every year. Lots of skills overlap between riding street and track, however there are some notable differences. Being quick on the track does not automatically mean you will be a fast street rider (the opposite is also true). I have encountered more than a few experienced track riders that for whatever reason, just were not comfortable at the front of the 'fast' group on a street ride. In fairness, I also know plenty of track riders that are fantastic street riders.

Come on a 500 mile ride with thousands of curves and just a few stops. that will wear your ass out :-)