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Too bad. Nothing against Suzukis and Yamahas, but it would be nice to see something other than Suzukis and Yamahas

So, is anyone riding the KTM in AMA this season?

Taylor Knapp was running pretty much the same lap times as May on what I recall was a borrowed 1190rs streetbike. Even as team mates sharing data, I'll be surprised if May can run with Eslick.

Right, but if the State of OH said, for 2012 deer season is all year long, you can use any weapon, hunt any deer, and do it anywhere you want. No license required. How many deer would be left in OH?

I would be really surprised if either the 1190RS or the KTM will be 'too fast for the field.' I'm just hoping to see a twin in the mix for podiums. I would really like to see the EBR do well because it's American (well, more American than any other bike in the feild). I thought Fillmore was doing a great job last year, until he had the crash. May is super talented, but I'm not so sure if he is good enough for AMA podiums. I like Eslick's style more each time I see him push Herrin off his line.

This should be interesting. By all accounts the EBR 1190RS has the speed to race at this level, but Geoff May just hasn't been able to compete with the top 5. Eslick is the real deal. No more excuses. This could make or break EBR.

While racism and descrimation do exist, I think these words are used too frequently and in some cases irresponsibly. The worst example I can recall was the rant where Bryant Gumble referred to David Stern as a 'Plantation Owner' and the NBA players as the boys on the plantation. I think Bryant Gumble and some NBA players could use some education on the lifestyle of those who really worked on a plantation. They weren't primadonas driving Bentleys.

The 2003 blackout? I sat in my front yard on a lawn chair and crushed beers.

Some interesting thoughts in this thread. It sort of reminds me the sentiment behind the 1950's bomb shelters. Of course the threat was different in those days, but the idea of preparing your family was similar. http://youtu.be/WD0vV9xrC14

That is a true statement for the most part. It's application, however, would be pretty limited. Like maybe WW2 Europe, where outside forces detroyed the infrastructure and consumed all the food, water, and fuel that was available. I have more guns than I will ever need, mainly because...well guns are cool There is a small chance that I will need 1 of them to defend my home someday. A slightly greater chance that I will need a weapon at a business I own in a questionalbe neighborhood. There have been a couple times I was happy to have a CCW on rides in deep/dark WV. Beyond that, I have trouble picturing a scenario where I would need more than a pistol and a mag or 2.

Honestly, that is probably the best reason I've heard for stockpiling ammo. I also enjoy shooting for the the stress relief. For other scenarios, it would seem that storing food and water would be far more useful.

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.

Sold

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