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I see it as a foot in a door. My wife has absolutely no interest in getting on motorized 2-wheels. So maybe a cute little vespa/ish scooter to zip up to Cup-o-Joe might get her started. Besides, I'm never allowed to ride for recreational purposes, so it might actually get ME out more. And in the end, it is truly all about me.

So I'm outing myself here.... I love Sporsters. I miss my 2000. I will have another some day (in addition to, not instead of...). The Iron is a very cool bike.

I've been trying to convince the wife to get a Vino for a while now. Can easily find 50cc for under a grand on Craigslist. Go for it. Wifey may come home from Florida in June and find one in the garage where the t'yota usually parks.

We call those "Boyz in da Hood" doors.

My noggin is way too big to stick sunglasses in. I've been considering the sunvisor concept. Let us know how you like it after a while.

I was in there Thursday to look at some riding jeans (Shift) and a new visor. I was asking some questions and the guy said "look, these riding jeans don't offer any more protection than a $30 pair of Carharts at WalMart". Now before any I.P. personnel get too upset, I took the $80 and spent it on other stuff that I wouldn't have otherwise purchased. So a little honesty lost them $0 in revenue and bumped them up a couple of notches in my proverbial "book".

You should have posted the title as "How can I best evade taxes and get away with it". It will make it easier for the "man" to track down the thread, shut down the forum, and cause the admins to retain counsel. Who puts "$0" as a selling price?

I think Coshocton has a three-day rule on roadkill. Should be aged appropriately by now. Glad to hear you're doing well. Everytime I feel like a douche all dressed in my space-suit, I see a guy like you and put all that crap on again. Thanks for reminding all of us of its importance.

Or he pulled it from whatever feeds on those.

I have some friends living the life-style.

It all comes together with practice. A month from now, you won't even think about it.

We have a winner!!!!

Sales-guy said that I could be a Ducatista. Not sure what that is, but the helmet looked a little ghey.

You can pick up a used Yamaha Vino for less than a grand. The ladies never ride them much once they get them. I've been pushing them on my wife for a while now. She's all caught up with this "one of us needs to survive if you wreck the bike" thing.

So many great quips... But in reality, you'll kick yourself. You'll end up with a compromise that she still won't get on. How about a little Vespa or Vino for the GF?

It's a shame that so many commuter bikes in Europe don't survive or don't make it to the US market. Last year on "National Ride to Work Day", I took every employee who rode out to eat at BW3 in Canal Winchester. I'll do the same this year. I think it's the 21st. I suppose I could Google before submitting my reply but I'm tired, and frankly a little tipsy.

For what it's worth... tell your friend not to be in such a hurry to trade to a Glock. I sold my XD .40 and purchased a G22. In the end, I actually liked the XD better. I thought the Glock looked nicer, but I shot the XD far better. My finger tends to push Glocks to the left. I have to be constantly conscious of my finger positioning to shoot them well. I still own Glocks, but I miss the XD. Again, they'll both kill someone pretty dead.

Never purchased parts there. In fact, I don't know my head from my ass when it comes to wrenching. I can admit it though... I'd rather know what I don't know than think I know what I really don't know. PUI... sorry.

Well...... I paid $29 for a pair of glasses that ASK wanted $139 for. Same brand, same model. And then I see (both on-line and in the store) an XL Scorpion Exo 700 for $79... not a bait and switch as I physically caressed the supple curves of said helmet. And then I saved over $200 and five days wait on my 600 mile break-in service from what ASK quoted me. So yes, from my world-view.... ridiculous bargains.

Oh so many of my toys met their demise with the introduction of the "wrist-rocket". I think X-Wing Pilot Luke is still in the pine tree in back of my mom's house. The witch across the street had a metal roof and each toy had it's own sound.

Yep... had him too.

I just broke out my Star Wars and G.I. Joes for my 3 and 4 year-old. A little tear fell from my eye as Matthew attempted the machine gun noises with his lips..... "no son, use your tounge and your teeth like daddy". A glorious day indeed.

Not sure that's in here..... How to Win Friends and Influence People This is Dale Carnegie's summary of his book, from 1936 Table of Contents Fundamental Techniques in Handling People Six Ways to Make People Like You How to Win People to Your Way of Thinking Be a Leader: How to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment Part OneFundamental Techniques in Handling People Don't criticize, condemn or complain. Give honest and sincere appreciation. Arouse in the other person an eager want. Part TwoSix ways to make people like you Become genuinely interested in other people. Smile. Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. Talk in terms of the other person's interests. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely. Part ThreeWin people to your way of thinking The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it. Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong." If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically. Begin in a friendly way. Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking. Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers. Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view. Be sympathetic with the other person's ideas and desires. Appeal to the nobler motives. Dramatize your ideas. Throw down a challenge.

Kroger.... a family of five racks up the discounts pretty quickly.