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Tpoppa

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  1. Go sit on a Kawasaki Versys 650. Tall guy friendly, beginner friendly (you won't outgrow it anytime soon...if ever), and one of the most versatile bikes ever made.
  2. The cbr500r & CBR650 are good choices, but not a cbr600rr, which is a full spec race replica.
  3. Horsepower is more important than engine size. A Ninja 650 twin is a good choice for a first bike. A 600cc inline 4 sportbike is not meant for new riders.
  4. Neither a 1000 nor 600cc sportbike is a good choice for a first bike. It's the equivalent of a Ferrari for a first car. Cbr500r, Ninja 650, or Fz6r are much better choices for a first sporty motorcycle.
  5. Sounds like a communication/strategic/decision maker position. A role like that should pay accordingly. I recently turned down something similar (but in software). I really wanted the job, but the commute would have been difficult to manage with my kids.
  6. Last year when we were there, a Subaru took out a old couple on a Ultra-Electra-Wide-Fatboy-Glide. It happened just a few turns in front of me
  7. Honda seems to have a talent for building motorcycles that, on the spec sheet, sound about as boring as fishing sober...but are actually quite fun on the street.
  8. I need to take it on spirited SEO ride first so I can decide. The VFR12 has been just about the perfect bike for previous gap trips
  9. I can only ride Sunday. We could plan a non-epic-rain-date-ride.
  10. I haven't taken it on long ride yet. It corners well enough to be entertaining. The lack of straight line speed might prevent me from becoming acquainted with any local officials.
  11. I'm seriously considering riding the cb500x on this trip.
  12. Plenty of books on manufacturing mgmt.
  13. I almost bought a BMW C650 scooter. I didn't but noticed the slick, enclosed chain drive setup. "Final drive is by chain that runs in an oil bath. Adjustment, if needed, is done by changing guides for different thicknesses. Countershaft sprocket is located on the swingarm pivot axis for improved longevity."
  14. None of the bikes that I've kept for extended miles were chain drive
  15. How much does chain maintenance "actually" affect the life of the chain?
  16. Top box. Now it's ready for distance riding.
  17. Caption this photo?
  18. Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is highly recommended.
  19. I hit my out of pocket max last year I'm hoping not to do it again anytime soon.
  20. I could see it being fun on 129, but that's a pretty unique road where high speeds and acceleration aren't the key to going fast. On pretty much any other road it wouldn't reach my normal cruising speed I'd be willing to ride one though.
  21. All females are 2 glasses of wine away from making out with another chick. The ones that disagree are lying.
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