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Didn't know they sold jocks...

Rediculous bargains!

"sheets"

I once saw a bumper sticker that read something to the effect of "Blaming guns for Columbine is like blaming the spoon for Rosie's fat ass".

I think we should ban all mayors.

I grew up with them in Fremont. Good, honest people.

That last sign just gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling.

I go through Cincinnati Insurance. 36 with clean record and it costs around $300 per year for full coverage. Although, they won't cover your husband's bike. They'll sub it out to Progressive. Initially, they catagorized my FZ6 as a "crotchrocket" and wouldn't cover. After some argument, they classified it as a "notacrotchrocket". All is well.

I'd be the happiest man alive if my wife bought a Ninja 500 or a Vespa 50 for that matter. I just wanna ride!

Scheduled my break-in service at the dealership.... $300 and "we'll have it for about a week or so 'cause we're super busy". Called Yamaha of Columbus (Iron Pony) and "about $100 and feel free to shop while you wait". Apparently I bought it at the wrong place.

May be a little biased but..... try out a used Yamaha FZ6. Upright riding position with close to 100 HP. There are a few on CL right now for decent prices. Great bikes!

This has gotten way off track. Please read my first post. If a customer who has burned him wants a Dyno, then he should pay a deposit. Making things too restrictive up-front scares away potential business. I want him to be successful. We wear the same colors my friend, carry the same cards, and would likely enjoy the same drinks.

If only 100% serious business paid all of the bills. Are there that many die-hards out there, or is a percentage of the business based on the young, the curious, the inexperienced? I'm interested in the OPs opinion. I run a business and I can tell you that you have to suck it up for customer service. It would be glorious if everyone paid up-front, in cash, and met their obligations.

Because if you lost ten customers to the "up-front" policy, 9 of them would have shown up and paid you.

Until the new shop down the road doesn't require it.

I like the OP's original idea. In today's economy, you want to make your business stand out as easy to work with, thorough, and of the highest quality. So demanding deposits on all appointments and some of the other suggestions aren't healthy in the long-run. "Once bitten, twice shy" is the mantra here. If a customer is a no-call, no-show then they will have to earn your trust again via a deposit in order to secure their next appointment. If I hosed you like that, I'd be mortified and would be happy to give you a deposit and probably an extra $10-spot for my bad.

Not wearing gear doesn't physically harm anyone but the person not wearing the gear. I get my tighties in a bunch when I start hearing people talk about regulating gear. It's a personal choice just like a seat-belt. Not wearing/using doesn't affect anyone but the person making that choice. I show up to work looking like an astronaut, but I want to make it home to play ball with my little ones. Enjoy the ride, be aware of what is going on around you, and know that every driver out there wants to kill you (maybe a little dramatic).

Excellent! I'll see if I can order one tonight. Thanks for the suggestion.

I'm always afraid that it will vibrate out of my IWB, so I usually put it in my jacket pocket in the IWB holster. I then try to hit a restroom and put it in my pants if I stop. I don't carry very often when I ride because the destination usually involves work or eats (with liquor licenses).

NBC4 is reporting it as a fatality now. Tragedy.

I wouldn't rush to get rid of the 250. The Ninja has plenty of top-end for the real world and great gas mileage. Unless you're really ready to push the limits and have a safe place to do so...

How ya like me now?

I need to have 35+ when I leave for work and 50+ on the way home. That's my litmus test. And nice work. The only way to go from "new rider" to "experienced rider" is through trips like these!

I work about a mile from there... and I ride to work. I might try to make a few. Is there a secret handshake? Any hazing involved? Sheep? I like sheep.

Carry what's comfortable. Something is better than nothing. I have .45s, 9mms, .380s, .38 specials, and a few .22s. Ideally, I'd like to carry my Glock 26, but it's still bulky. I find myself carrying the little S&W 642 .38 Special most often because its comfortable. And so I carry. Don't get caught up in the .45 vs .380 vs 9mm debate. Yes, a .45 stops a person better, but not one sitting in your safe at home.