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I have this too. I don't feel it when I'm wearing it. I wear it every single ride. There is no item of safety gear that I own that I DON'T wear every single ride. What good is it gonna do me in an accident if it is sitting on a shelf at home?

There is not one part of that image that doesn't make me wanna puke.

You can stick to a tried and true business model and still be an ahole about it.

Zimmerman's bond was revoked because his legal defense fund had more money than the court thought there was. Prosecutors said he intentionally misled the court. http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/01/justice/florida-teen-shooting/index.html?c=homepage-t

I pay $250/yr comprehensive on my v-strom (which is not *quite* as fast as yours, I don't think... ). That includes the bike, accessories and a token amount of medical coverage.

Similar experience at Ohio Motorcycle when looking for my new Strom. The sales guy stuck to MSRP like glue and wanted to charge me destination and assembly fees. Would not budge a penny. "The tsunami has made these bikes difficult to get? Oh well, no deal then. Went to Ask on the east side and offered $1k less that Ohio Motorcycle were demanding. Told 'em I was paying cash. Damn near broke my arm snatching the money out my hand. So, a 20 minute drive and an indignant sense of not wanting to get pushed around by a salesman = $1k saving me for me on an identical brand new bike.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lb9VK0YYh8 No sound. (Gotta figure out why my video editing software can't read this camera's audio codec... Hmmm... I always seem to get caught out by the cager emerging from a sidestreet on the right while the car in front of me turns right... I mean, I'm looking him right in the eyes and I'm in dayglo green and my headlight modulator is one and HOW THE FECK DOES HE NOT SEE ME?

There, but for the grace of God, go I.

Mine too

Ironically, I'd fap to that.

I'm guessing the bike was an F-14 Tomcat, based upon the speed.

http://www.ohioriders.net/showpost.php?p=821721&postcount=8215 http://www.ohioriders.net/showpost.php?p=823921&postcount=8380

I see where you're going with the curved-tire theory. If his tires were relatively new then his contact patch would be pretty small anyway. Having said thta, if his tires were old then there could be a wider, flatter bald area that could make hydroplaning more likely. Still, I can't even think of 14 traffic laws he could have broken (assuming he didn't flee). Speed, helmet, insurance, registration, maybe the bike was stolen, no eye protection... I'm running out already.

14 was for kickin' it sideways.

Ticket #12 was "Waving arms like a chicken on state highway"

193mph? 14 tickets? That's nuts. I definitely want to know what bike can do 193 in the rain.

Pee-roast.

Is there any place in Ohio where we can rent dirt bikes so he can try it a few times before we buy. I'm not opposed to buying father/son dirt bikes - but I don't want him getting bored of it after trying it twice.

Those things are $500 brand new, right?

So wait - your brake is just that bar pushing on the right rear tire?

Hmm... http://www.killermotorsports.com/TrailMaster_Mini_XRS_163cc_Go_Kart_kids_Go_Kart_p/tm-mini-xrs.htm

What about the go-karts that you can buy at Tractor Supply. They any good? I can see him on a motorbike some day, but not sure if he's ready yet. He can't even ride a bicycle (we have to drive him to the park to practice, so it hardly ever happens). He's nuts about motorbikes though.

They have an Outlaw 50 but it's over 2k. Hmmm.

K, so I need to avoid the cheap gokart thing. I wonder how my son will do with a clutch. Should I go for a clutchless type or just throw him in at the deep end? Need to find some kids riding lessons or something.

My son just outgrew is power wheels jeep renegade. Looking for something for him to drive around 2 acres of grass. Gocart or ATV? Looking to spend less than $1k. Advice? EDIT: Or is it time to get him onto a mini dirt bike? Is there some place i can take him to try a dirt bike before i buy him one?