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All's fair in love and war. I think Aerik said it best though. Human rights groups are great, but they are definitely wasting resources with this one.

I think this should be added to the video that crf69 posted "Japanese People are Weird" http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=38818

It hurt my wrists to watch him stick his hands out like that when he hit the ground.

I completely agree with your reasoning. I saw a guy at wal mart the other day (some young doucher looking guy wearing an ed hardy t-shirt and spiked hair) with a 9 mm hand gun tucked between his pants and back with his shirt pulled behind the gun so that it was intentionally clearly visible. All I could come up with was the guy wanted people to see it so they think he's a bad ass or something. He won't be such a bad ass when someone walks right up behind him and takes it before he even knows they are there.

My foot starts moving the opposite way before I even start to draw the six haha.

Pittsburgh is an amazing city. I love it there. Where were you originally from in Ohio?

I was wondering the same thing. There's no way any company would ever make an easy out from brass. It doesn't make sense, like you said its softer, and brass is also more expensive than steel.

I never did like the idea of a threaded bolt lug that is recessed into the rim like that as compared to a threaded stud and a lug nut, but damn. There had to have been a better way. When things get that bad and I've tried everything, I just admit defeat and drive it to a shop. I'd rather pay someone else to deal with it than cut my rim apart.

I actually only broke my foot. I was off work for four months because of it though. As soon as I went back I got sent to Arizona and am now looking for a new bike.

Oops, I should have looked more thoroughly when I searched. Sorry.

I just heard yesterday that Buell is going out of business, I'm sure it's probably old news and I'm just now getting around to hearing about it, but does anyone have details on when they will stop manufacturing? Also do you think it's a bad idea to buy one now that the company is going under? I've really wanted an 1125R since they came out and if I don't get it now I wont be able to later.

I don't have much credit history. The little I do have is good though. Last time I tried to get financed I couldn't without a co-signer. I kind of expected it to be on the high end. I was told it drops to 10% on a new bike as compared to used, but haven't seen that on paper yet. Again, this is why I'm posting before buying, cause I've never bought anything from a dealership and am new to financing/loans. I do want to build credit history with a loan though so that it will help when I'm ready to make larger purchases like a new truck or a house down the road. Likwid, there's no reason to be jealous cause I don't even have a bike yet haha. Once I get one people can start being jealous.

The asking price was about $7800. $11200 is after tax tag title and 19% financing. Even so it still doesn't sound good from what you guys are saying. Good luck with convincing the wife, the weather is beautiful here and completely worth the move. Although the company I'm with did pay for me to move so it was a bit easier for me.

Well, this is why I posted before buying haha. I've just been itching to get a bike since I got here though. It was a high of 92 yesterday here and every time I see someone on a bike it kills me that I don't have another one yet.

I just moved to Phoenix Arizona about three weeks ago from Toledo, OH. If anyone remembers my posts from back in June, I hit a semi and totaled my bike and am just now looking to get a new one. Now that I'm in AZ I can ride all year, so although I missed out on riding season in Ohio I can start riding here in Phoenix. I've been wanting to ride so bad since my accident and may have come across a good deal on a bike, what do you guys think? 2007 Yamaha V-Star 136 miles (no typo, it's actually 136) 1300 cc passenger backrest floorboards toe/heel shifters holeshot aftermarket dual exhaust The dealership also agreed to throw in helmet, riding jacket/boots, gloves, and possibly different handlebars since I don't like the stock ones The price would be roughly $11,200 after all fees, taxes, and financing charges. I haven't tried to talk them down on the price yet, but that may be possible. So does that sound like a decent buy?

The side of a semi stopped me and my bike quicker than any controlled no skid brake lol.

Glad to hear your doing alright. It's scary to think of what could have happened. Thank God a little road rash was it though.

Last time I had a 5th in one sitting it was nothing but baaaaad news

Haha that's awesome. I love shady deals.

Hangovers are actually just dehydration because you pee so much while drinking. Drink Lot of water right before you go to bed and you shouldn't have to worry about it. Works eve®ytime for me. Also when I got in an accident on tuesday the emt guy told me that the pure oxygen they gav E me works really well for getting rid of hangovers. This post is probably messed up cause I'm leaving it on my new blackberry storm and I'm still learning how to use it.

That thing is awesome. All I'm wondering is how they actually got it complete before getting arrested.

Environmental Technician. (Currently living off of disability due to a bike accident)

You have no idea how hard I laughed at that. I really think I am going to use that avatar, maybe the name too haha, at least it would have some meaning behind it. Oh yeah by the way, my last name is Steele.

The only "gear" I was wearing was an HJC helmet. Ironically it was one of those days that I decided to wear my tennis shoes instead of boots cause I was working in the office instead of the field that day. Other than that I was wearing a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and a short sleeved polo. Like I said before, it's nothing short of a miracle that I wasn't more seriously injured. I truly believe that God was my "gear" that day.