Helmutt

I know man, I should've included a telltale smiley after the comment so you could smell the sarcasm

HBD fellers!!

Although the SV650 sounds like a good choice without "trying on" other models, and it will fit you well being close to 6ft. BUT, I'm agreeing that the safety course would be best to start with. It's good to have an idea of what you want just based on style/looks alone, but you'll have an easier time shopping once you're taught the fundamentals along with a legal endorsement. Mid sized twins are safer options than inline 4's to start on - just a more manageable platform to begin with. I'll keep my eyes peeled for deals and hit you guys up if I find something

Gotcha, well that shit happens now and then - like you said, live n learn. Glad you got something you like and comfortable too. I like a few Victory's but gonna be while yet before I plan to sit back on a heavy bike

^^that's not his

You still owed on an '07 Ninja? Damn man, how long did you finance that thing? Or was it re-fi'd to pay for the Brocks noisemaker?

No doubt, might have been apt to buy it if I'd known you were looking for a change. Coulda letta brotha know:mad:

There ya go! Right on time..... *sigh* nevermind......

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I agree. Still a free country, he's more than entitled to state his say ( especially since he helped fight for us to keep the very freedoms exercised here ), and without rule violations there's no banning needing to be discussed. Sadly, there seems to be a consistent team effort involved with attacking folks that dont click within the clique, and that's gonna happen with kids when noobs move onto their block - but this isnt highschool, and there's no reason to NOT remain adult about it if just for civilities sake. Cast judgement all you want, but at least try to do it with some fucking tact by keeping it hidden within the ranks of yourselves via pm's or other non-public space. Some kind of trend going on that honestly should not exist. Dont dig it? Ignore it. Simple enough concept to grasp, imo. People ignore me all the time, so I KNOW its possible around here

Been to one in my life. Not my thing. Ride somewhere to park and hangout all night? There's a perfectly good motorcycle right over there that I feel the need to ride after a brief chow and chat. If I want to see 1000 bikes stuffed together for hours on end, I'll head to the IMS

I know that music fans out there that actually support the scene can always remember their first live show. Mine was Pantera on the last round of Cowboys From Hell tour in '92. Got to Dayton's Hara Arena by noon that day and met the bands and got some shit signed, although I can not find my old signed shirt and cd anywhere anymore. From the first note of the first song, I BELONGED to this atmosphere. Used to keep all my old ticket stubs from the plethra of concerts I've attended and they have all disappeared as well. Should have kept track of that shit to remember those good old days. When/who was your first live music experience?

How long are you going for? Few days? Whole week?

Gatlinburg has a cool aquarium, and Pigeon Forge has fun stuff for kids too. Maybe plot out 3 or 4 stops for multitudes of fun vs. a single destination?

Care to mention what it set you back OTD? You can pm me if you'd rather not publicly disclose

Thanx Carie, rep for the shirt work!

Weigh in? Fightopia? Or another mma group?

Nah, dont sweat it ( pun intended:D ) - I have what I need as far as equipment and knowledge to do what needs done, I only lack the sheer will and determination to devote time to it. I'd lost 120lbs over a 10 month period 12 years ago on my mountain bike and regiment of pt, but got too comfy in my married life so I have found almost 90lbs of it again in the last decade. Its simply a mindset I have to beat into my skull and stick with it. Thanx though, I do appreciate the offer!

I just need mass cardio to cut weight/inches - heard good things about the BathSalts and meat diet, might give it a go! Too soon? Yeah, maybe a little too soon...

Nice! I gotta get south of this pancake of a county I live in, I want some elevation AND twisties - not just one or the other:nono: Did you guys stop at Ft Ancient? Just wondering if its a cool visit or not, love me some historical shit!

Par for the course my man, welcome aboard the whitewooded failboat where we're hung like a tuna can with a head on it like an ally cat

Damn man, sorry about the shit luck - I'm anal with double checking EVERYTHING before dropping the bikes back down, probably due to hearing little horror stories like these time to time. Sometimes I even enlist the wifes help in holding it upright while I pull the stands. Damage doesnt seem too hateful, but may be worth investing in ( or machining ) a set of sliders like Tim mentioned - and possibly some new "folding" levers? I try to be proactive when I encounter little issues like this to help eliminate future damnits

Meh, with all else that you've done thats just nitpickin on my part. Solid bike man, good choice on color too - one of my fav Honda schemes