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  1. Tpoppa
    I pretty much stopped giving a damn about the opinions of anyone other than my closest family & friends sometime around 1988
  2. Tpoppa
    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.
  3. Tpoppa
    The cbr500r & CBR650 are good choices, but not a cbr600rr, which is a full spec race replica.
  4. Tpoppa
    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.
  5. Tpoppa
    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.
  6. Tpoppa
    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.
  7. Tpoppa
    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
  8. Tpoppa
    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.
  9. Tpoppa
    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
  10. Tpoppa
    This.
  11. Tpoppa
    I can only ride Sunday. We could plan a non-epic-rain-date-ride.
  12. Tpoppa
    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.
  13. Tpoppa
    I'm seriously considering riding the cb500x on this trip.
  14. Tpoppa
    Plenty of books on manufacturing mgmt.
  15. Tpoppa
    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."
  16. Tpoppa
    None of the bikes that I've kept for extended miles were chain drive
  17. Tpoppa
    How much does chain maintenance "actually" affect the life of the chain?
  18. Tpoppa
    Top box. Now it's ready for distance riding.
  19. Tpoppa
    Caption this photo?
  20. Tpoppa
    Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is highly recommended.
  21. Tpoppa
    or the little known Honda GB500
  22. Tpoppa
    Extremely nice looking motorcycle.
  23. Tpoppa
    $?
  24. Tpoppa
    I hit my out of pocket max last year I'm hoping not to do it again anytime soon.
  25. Tpoppa
    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.
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