mello dude

Truly sick.

Good info - thank you

Wow - good stuff.... Thanks

So the computing power is in the "cloud" i.e. "web" and possibly any of your storage requirements. It would replace the need for crazy fast chip speeds or a large mega terabite storage server "in house". Hmmm, wouldnt that be a hackers field day?

I saw the term in a trade journal and wonder if one of you pros could 'splain it. Cloud Computing? Never heard of it. What is it? Thanks

I buy older used Honda Accords. I like to get 'em around 100k and sell before 190k - 200k. Stone cold reliable and relatively cheap. The perfect example.... http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/2056266182.html (not wild about a used car dealer, but this is the idea .. - always buy from a private party.) There's more out there......

Comp A has some amazing prices on closeout Shoei RF-1000. (Jeez I paid $370 for a solid silver when they first came out) Great helmet... http://www.compacc.com/Shoei-RF-1000

Ok, I'm in.......

Wow, have you ever seen that tower? It was massive. - Some employee will probly get their butt kick over that one.

I had an '88 - love that car. The T - top feature was awesome. - Still have a set of new factory mudgards that I have tryed to get rid off

Have had a few Yamaha's and lots of Honda's. Would like to try a Triumph, mbe a Ducati or Aprilia. That's a ways off, my current bikes are paid for and I dont flip bikes that often.

Quoted from CalSci...... Draw your own conclusions. My conclusions: 1) yet another example of gross incompetence on the part of the government, 2) if your wife weighs less than about 140 pounds and you like her, you want the airbags in her car disabled, and 3) you want your passenger side airbag disabled pretty much at all times. The exception would be if your passengers nearly always weigh more than 150 pounds and are nearly always taller than about 5'6". more 2 cents.... -- I dont think the conclusion is really up to date.......... Airbag design has evolved quite a bit since the mid 90's to point of having 2 and 3 stages and sensing the size/weight of the person in the seat. Still though, I cringe at anybody who drives sitting up close to the steering wheel, its could be nasty in a wreck. If your wearing a seatbelt you have a better shot. The industry is working on gas blead off for situation like that and may be in current model cars, but older models are still just fire on impact. For the passenger side, 2 stage started going in around 2004, so just as long as anybody doesnt sit way close to the instrument panel, it should be ok. On kids, always always put them in the back seat!

The choice is minor injuries off the airbag or severe trama or death. Tough choice...... - Each airbag design is custom tuned to each car environment. The speed of the bag, the size of the bag, and the dynamics of how the bag is filled before human impact is a few parameters you have to work with for a design. It really is both a science and a bit of an art.

I used to design and develop airbags for a living. That guy was lucky he didnt end up parralized. The inflator in those things are based on rocket fuel and its a controled explosion when they get set off. It's nothing to mess with for a prank. Take the same care with them as you would a handgun.

yes - check out the MOTY website for more info..........

I'm running it in my '98 VFR800 and it cranks it strong every time. No problems - I like it.

I purchased a battery from here -- http://www.motydesign.com/ I had been using a AutoZone "Sealed" battery that lasted a whole 19 months and I was tired of crappy batteries. And this "sealed" battery decided to occasionally drip acid from the top of its case, etching bike parts. I was thinking screw it, I'm gonna jump for the new style high tech battery. The thing is light! Weight about 1.6 lbs vs 7.5 for the old lead acid. Then the lead acid battery is supposed to go for 200 cycle discharges normally and the A123 style is rated for 1000 cycles. So I am expecting to not have to screw with another battery for at least 4 - 5 years. Another plus is that the battery holds 95% charge for 2 years, so no trickle charging over the winter. Just unhook the thing and bring it in the house. Then also there is no acid to eff up parts. Here's a couple pics. Wow what a little dude..... Installed in my battery box..

Then RC is a very cool 2nd bike and will burn the twistys to shreads - I still lust for one. But if you really want sport and some touring, a VFR800 is the way to go. With a suspension upgrade, its a respectable twisty bike. But then you'll have no problem spending a week on the road burning up mountains in several states. - Pretty much why I own one. btw - with a slip-on they sound awesome. Good luck with the RC - it's still a badass bike.

Cleaning house for future move. I have an old Sunn SA 21 head, homemade speaker cabinet with PV force 12" and 18" speakers and tweeters. Also old Midiverb II - reverb,flange, chorus, and delay effects (digital). Old anolog 6 port mixer too. Old stuff but goodies. I used to use it for mic up of my sax. Good for keyboard, sax or whatever. Been sitting gathering dust for quite a while, would like to move it. ---Willing to let go reasonably cheap..... PM if interested. make offer.

Thanks! SR is a great moto rag.....

That is pretty cool.....

Since this is a technical oil thread, more info for grins...... Part 1 What is motor oil really made of? http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_oil/index.html Part 2 Laboratory and Dyno Analysis http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0310_oil/index.html

I dont know what your after, but I have done some crazy riding with the Valkyrie. It pretty fun to scoot up to the tank and slam the beast through some corners with the knee hanging out. Lots of shit eating grins. Does it handle well? Probably better than 700 pounds has a right too...... But yeah sometimes you do drag pegs. Dont care, the first job of a cruiser is to cruise. Its sweet for that. And if you want thrust, wack the loud handle and the 6 cylinders honk loudly and slam you forward. 100hp, 90ft-lbs torque. Its a stump puller. I buy bikes that are high function first priority. If they also have a great bling factor, well thats just a plus too. For me the Valky has both. (Its just personal taste, but V twin motors have never clicked for me.)

I have been kicking around the CCW idea. Under a coat or jacket is no big deal but T-shirt and jeans weather, how do you carry? In baggy jeans? Ankle holsters? Looking for ideas... maybe pics..... thanks