Bubba

Sheit! Beat me to it....I was gonna say: "Do these shoes make my ass look big?"

Even lowering a sport bike 1-2", she's gonna still have way more clearance for aggressive riding than she's got on the Magna. And when she gets more familiar with her new bike, it's completely reversible for zero dollars!!! Win-win. [OfcourseIsecretlythinksheshouldstayinthekitchenandmakemeasammich]

C'mon guys. She's currently riding a 120 HP old school bike that weighs 520 lbs with a seat height of 30"! I don't think she's gonna be intimidated by a modern sub-450 lb sport bike. Seat height is the issue here, and that's why they sell lowering links.

Coming from a V65, it's obvious she's not intimidated by HP or weight, but simply needs something that isn't too tall in the saddle. I'd say start her off looking at any of the 600s--CBR-RR, R6, Gixxer, new Kaw 636 (Mmmmm!!!)--and see how she fits. If she doesn't have a problem with those and still wants more HP, try the liter options. Worse case, she can always install lowering links; she'll still have way more cornering potential than the Magna she's riding now. FYI--She sounds like a keeper. If ya ever wanna turn her loose....???

Thanks, Mary. Hope you find a nice bike--woods riding is a blast!

Got an '08 DRZ400S set up for the woods with only 1800 mi for sale on the board here...

Recon: From what I'm seeing on the interwebz, you can buy an M1 Abrams for less than a Garand!!! Glad I'm old and fat--when the zombie apocalypse breaks out, I won't have to worry if I've got enough fire power 'cause they always eat the slow, fat ones first....

Sorry. As stated, i'm only a go-between. Props to Baptiso for PMing me some links for the guy. It sounds like he's still in pre-SH buying mode and should shortly be in buyer's shock and denial when he sees what they're going for.... Thanks for the help.

Hmmmm, I has no idea. I'm not a gun guru. I'll get more info and get back. Thx! What is CMP North Store?

I know that this is prolly a wild goose chase, but.... Buddy in NKY (not on OR) is looking for an M1. If anyone knows of something available, send me a PM or post up and I'll forward the info. Thx--Bubba

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I've had my Wee to 100 and the FJR to well over 130, but only alone and on a completely deserted road. Speeds like that don't belong in a group ride.

You REALLY NEED my DRZ400S! It's for sale..... (hint, hint)

A buddy and I went down for this and after listening to it pour all night long, we bailed and went over to Red Bird. After watching your vid, boy howdy, am I glad we did.

It's not the absolute speed I was objecting to--I'm no saint and I rail the backroads at 20+ over all the time. It was the obvious cluelessness of both the riders as to where their riding buddies were. And a closing speed differential of 100+ MPH, whether it's to yer buddy or other traffic, is just plain stupid.

That is one fookin' idjit and seriously deranged dumbass. No way I'd ride with him anywhere. Not real smart on either of them, actually. Hope they kill only themselves...and soon, for the good of mankind.

Does this mean I get a 10% commission on the service?

Gotta say that if and when I get so obsessed with "long riding" that I can't take the time to stop and piss, even if it's just behind a bridge abutment along the freeway, and I CHOOSE to wear a condom catheter so I can piss down my leg into my shoe......I want one of you to slap me so fucking hard that my engine misfires for the next 5 miles.

UPDATE: March 30th - SOLD!!! To a LocalRider inmate from Cleveland for a very sweet price. Thanks for looking!

UPDATE: March 30th -- SOLD!!! To Mike, an ADVRider inmate from Cleveland. Thanks for looking.

Are ya open to an '07 FJR in Black Cherry with factory Yamaha topbox, relatively new Mich PR2s and only 12K miles? All recalls done (ignition switch, ground spider) + has the updated ECU with fix for the altitude compensation glitch. Lemeno by PM.

I stopped in at Fuel Coffee for the pre-ride gathering. Pretty cool time with just about any type of bike you'd want to see. Didn't go on the ride (I'm not a big fan of parade-style rides surrounded by people I don't normally ride with...I know, lame). You can get the same kind of vibe just about any warm Saturday morning stopping in at Fuel. I'd recommend it just for fun if you haven't been yet.

Not a bad price if talk him down to 1200-1300. KTMs are little more fussy than the generic Jap MXer and pricier to fix, but they run like a scalded dog... http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/3596944061.html

Politely disagree. I wear 'em under mesh gear and they cool great as long as yer moving. Do agree you gotta have air movement to work. EDIT: Also could see where shittygsxr has a valid point: if yer sweating more heavily than what evaporation can wick away, yer gonna drip. It's not particularly absorbent; doesn't mean it isn't cooling.

I've got a few of these--shorts, tee, skull cap--and they work great for wicking and cooling. Prolly not as rugged as the UA stuff, but less than half price when on sale. Don't know if you can get it with a turtleneck, tho. http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/product/base_layer_long_sleeve_crew_neck_top/web1010130