Fazerlady

OMG! How can "christian" people be so self righteous???? It brings chills down my spine... So sad. I remember the interview with the crazy B*tch on Sean Hannity's Fox News. I am a very peaceful person, but these people bring out the worst in me and I would probably become physical if I would ever run into any of these. Ignorant Morons!!!!!! I must say though, I think all these young people losing their lives over there have died in a country that will never change... Not saying that because I disagree with them being there, but they are being slaughtered and that is what upsets me to no end. Not in battle but by roadside bombs, put there by cowards, with these soldiers never standing a chance.... Bring our troops home - ALIVE!!!

HEy wait a minute - what is wrong with speaking german??????????

Killjoy too bad you are so adamant about leathers, but I am glad you are at least considering armored jeans. My son used to wear Icon Jeans when he rode his 125. They were pretty good material and they looked good even for everyday use. Mel

There are actually people protesting against a burial or what are they really protesting against? The military? Being against the military is one thing, but to disturb someones last journey is a very sad act.

where did you read that? I can't find anything on any of the news channels...

I actually thought they are all veterans and only ride cruisers...Hm, how can you ride with them? I first heard of them when we were still stationed in Germany about 4 months ago, when one of the guys I knew died in a MC crash in Belgium. He was flown home to the US and was escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders. I think it is so awesome when they do their escorts, I have thought about riding with them, but I think I am too emotional for it.

AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS ...and best wishes for the future!! Cruisin' is the ultimate vacation.....I wanna go again.... :-(

2009 FZ 1 (my baby) 2009 GSF 1250 Bandit (hubbys baby) a lawnmower, a bunch of boxes etc... and outside the garage 2008 Honda Accord V6 (My baby) 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (hubbys baby) Holy smokes Catman!!!! lol

wrillo, that is stupid to say that entire HH is bad because of the experience you had...talking about stereotyping...there are bad areas in pretty much every city.

Hey Granda, I feel the same way. A Dayton area thread would be cool. :-)

Glad you are ok. And the bike does not look too bad either. Hey looks like mine, I have a 2009 Fazer and my hubby laid her down 3 days after we got it. So don't worry too much about the bike - you are ok, that is all that matters!

Wow, that is tragic! I am not quite sure what to say...

V4Junkie, well, I guess everybody has to figure this out by himself, however. 1 or 2 fingers won't do the job if you really need to do an emergency stop, hitting deep into the iron and doing it correctly. If anything, the other 3 fingers will prevent you from actually going into the iron completely. It might be sufficient for slow speeds but when you are at a good traveling speed that is a totally different story. Also that finger on the brake might "save" you a millisecond of manovring the hand to break, but that might also prevent you from not using the break in a situation where it can get you in trouble. btw, someone here compared dirtriding with streetriding - riding in the dirt requires a different skill than riding on the road. Breaking for example, when your rearbrake locks up you can release it again on dirt, you should refrain from doing that on asphalt. But like I said, everybody does how they like best. Any MSF Instructor will tell you not to cover the front break while "riding". Especially not with 2 fingers or breaking with 2 for that matter. We try to get a rider off to a good start, and it is hard to break bad habits. This thread would go on and on because some people won't think about it or do not want to consider changing. So do what you can to be safe. :-) Don't take unnessecary risk and keep the rubberside down. btw, V4Junkie, I have been licensed and riding for 22 years (referring to your message you left for me ). Mel

let's see...

"I've heard a lot of misconceptions about where and when brakes can be used. I'll say brakes can be used anywhere and anytime, if you've learned how to use them" I agree. btw, how do you do the quote thingy???

it's a busy and popular place i must say.

@V4junkie: Seriously, ALWAYS cover your front brake? how the hell do you accelerate if you ALWAYS cover your front brake? I just think it is worded wrong. I think it should read, "cover your front break in traffic or high risk areas - so you are ready to stop ", not when you are riding period. I CANNOT see myself riding twisties with my fingers covering my brake....seriously??? ALWAYS use BOTH brakes. Learn how to use them BOTH together - always - period! 4 cents now...

Congrats! Keep the rubber side down!

This is good stuff!!! Could have been from me However, I disagree and always have with #19. This should only be told to the very experienced rider. Covering the front brake can get you in a very bad situation if you get startled etc. Especially in tight, slow turns. Also if you cover your front brake you do not have a good grip on the handlebars and I think for a beginner that is very important. In addition, covering the brake with 1 or 2 or 3 fingers can get you in trouble. I don't know how many riders I had to break from that in my classes. Yes it is cool when you are on a dirtbike, but not when you are in traffic. Just my 2 cents. Mel

I am glad I have never been that drunk so that I would "Lose" my clothes... Good one!!

Obama said out loud what everybody else said or was thinking. That makes him more likable in my eyes.