jblosser

^ That's "Dark Custom" in H-D speak... Remind me to bring you some parts to pc one of these days.

$313.09 @ Newegg.com (click) Done lotsa bidness with them going back 10+ years - never had an issue.

In a tunnel, I honk the car/bike horn, not gonna lie. Jr. gets on me if I don't. I think I like your Grandpa.

Very nice pick up, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. PM sent to OP with link to Iowegan's Book of Knowledge for the GP100, the direct descendant of the Security six. If you're at all familiar with Ruger revolvers, you're familiar with Iowegan and his various Books of Knowledge. Anyone else need a copy, just axe me...

I think all you need to do is to go batshit crazy - arms a-swingin', legs a-kickin' - when confronted with a personal defense situation. At least that's my take on it. ** edit: the above was posted with all due respect to anyone that's actually trained in Krav Maga... I'd like to learn some of their tactics - I can't hand-to-hand fight for shit. Yup, I admit it. If the OP finds some places, prices, please post up here for all. kthxbai

I'm not saying that "pirates" are equal to full gear; what I said was that we all put on some sort of "costume" when we ride. I don't get the whole "sheeple, I look just like everyone else in my $40 t-shirt" either, but again, that seems to bring enjoyment to them, so who cares? BUT, that's what *some* H-D guys (bike-night guys) do. I see A LOT more H-D guys actually out riding, usually a bunch of them. Looks to me like they're having fun, and they're racking up lots of miles. Some people want to just get out, enjoy the open air, and cruise at a sedate pace with their friends. Some people want to go balls out. Some people (like me) want to cruise slightly above a sedate pace, open it up every now and then, go around corners (but not at 9/10th's pace). To each their own. I personally wear gear. I think everyone should. Whether you do or don't, well, it's been nice knowing you if you don't. At some point you'll be in a situation where you need it.

You know, this whole "Harley vs. sportbike" thing is stupid. The whole waving thing is stupid, too, but I'm not going there right now. Some guys like stretched 'Busa's, some like loud H-D's, some like bikes that'll carve twisties all day. I like a bike that will do a little of everything fairly competently - If I want to open it up in a straight line it will bring a grin to my face. If I want to ride down a sweeping road, I can, and can have fun. Will it loft the front wheel in 3rd (hell, even first without a lot of effort...)? No. Can I scrape my knee through every corner? No. Do I smile when I ride? HELL YES. And that, for me, is what it's all about. If I didn't garner any enjoyment from riding, I wouldn't do it. Seems simple to my somewhat feeble mind. I like my bike. I like other kinds of bikes. I like H-D's. I like choppers. I like Italian bikes. Cripes, we ALL like bikes, or else we wouldn't be here bickering for the 800th time about the same stupid shit. H-D guys - wave at me or don't, I don't care. I'm having fun, so I'll wave (even though I think the whole waving thing is stupid). 90+% of H-D guys wave at me. YRMV. If some wealthy guy wants to buy an H-D, all the t-shirts, vests, etc., and ride to bike night, so what? Is he a poser? No, he DID actually ride to the bar. Just because he "gears up" with black t-shirts and assless chaps, is that any different from sportbike guy gearing up with the latest Rossi design helmet, A-Stars jacket, pants, gloves, and boots? We all put on a "costume" when we ride, even if that costume is flip-flops and a wife-beater. Seems to me like I see a lot more groups of H-D's on the road in groups, riding around on the weekends. Look at the mileage for your "typical" used H-D, compare it to the mileage of your "typical" used "sportbike". Bottom line - We all like bikes, for different reasons. STFU is someone else doesn't fit exactly into your ideal of what a "motorcyclist" is.

If the owner still had it, could he sell it for $25,000 ? Probably not. He *might* be able to get $10, maybe $15 large for it, but nowhere near $25 (I'm guessing, but would guess I'm pretty close). That's not what the story is saying - it's saying the bike is "valued" at $25,000, which is (probably) what dude has it insured for, and what it would cost to replace the bike. An orange chopper is personally not my cup of tea, but my bikes may not hold much interest for "chopper guy" either. That, in my book, is cool. "To each their own". I may not care for your bike, but bottom line, I respect that you get out on two wheels. Now, if you'd get rid of the blasted straight pipes - it's just too damn loud...!

Perhaps Chris/Redkow can jump in here, but (in general terms) wouldn't the release I assume the parents had to sign in order to get Jr. on the track absolve the track of liability? Or, does their negligence override your 'standard' liability release? IMHO, the parents, unfortunately, are at least partially to blame for allowing their child out on an unsupervised track, but in that same vein the CRP ownership should be sued out of existence for their gross negligence. My $0.022 worth.

But he "did it wrong" very poorly, which ended up being right. Except when it's wrong. Now I is confused. Buttsecks done wrong = kid?

A baby? Congrats!

I could sell you a CRF450R-based sumo...

Still in NC? Work related move, or running from a crazy ex?

^^^ He's Baaaack! Gald to have you back!

Crap. 'Grats for quick trade.

First, and most importantly, R.I.P. to the little feller. So sad. Second, if the story is accurate and "he spun out and came to rest where he was hidden behind a little hill", why weren't there track workers/parent volunteers out there waving flags and slowing/stopping the other 6 year olds when one of the kids is stopped where he's not visible? Don't know any facts, only what's being reported, but this sounds like it was completely preventable with just the tiniest amount of foresight and planning.

I was gonna say 'lbts glws' but didn't wanna 'fuck with Crazy Tyler Newb Crusher's money'...

- rep for bitching about - rep... ...kidding

You know how when someone yells O H someone always answers I O? That's how for sale threads go around here; post up something, someone's gonna put the LBTS GLWS reply up. Look in the Ranting and Raving section for "LBTS ftmfw" to see the genesis of the phrase. Free bump for a Massillon Tiger..

Oops, OP shoulda gone with option 2.

Forgot about the sign... Free bump for seller.

Sticker worth $500 by itself... LBTS GLWS

Have a netbook that'll be 2 years old this December, no problems. Jr. uses it daily, dual-boots between Linux and 7. Usually boots into Linux, makes the old man proud.