ScubaCinci

1 hour ago, Pauly said:

The other is a punitive action for a crime not yet committed.

Where is the crime not committed?  Felon = crime committed. Felon having possession of firearm = crime committed.

56 minutes ago, Pauly said:

Since every person with a functioning brain knows gun restrictions will not keep these baddies from acquiring a firearm, exactly how does one reconcile this point of view with reality and reason? 

By that logic, why have speed limits...many people ignore them anyway. Just because something isn't 100% effective, it doesn't mean it shouldn't be in place.

IMO, you forfeit some of those rights when you commit the crime. It's not like they were taken arbitrarily.

13 hours ago, Tonik said:

So there is a debate in a few States on whether or not a convicted felon should be able to vote. I am of the opinion that if you do your time you have repaid your debt to society and you most certainly should be able to vote.

But we prohibit felons from owning guns. If they get their constitutional rights back they get all of them back right? Or just some?

Right to vote? Yes, they did their time/service/fines. Own a gun? I think it could be contingent on the crime. Violent crimes - hell no. For things like tax evasion or many other "white collar" crimes, I don't have an issue with that.

It was more his opinion on the insurance situation. It's a moot point now...I extended my employment to June 3 which means I'm covered by insurance the entire month of June so surgery is back on for 6/5. Looks like another fall trip @Tonik

Oh, someone better post pics of the sparks coming of his new wing in the twisties.

I don't have this brand but I love my LI battery. It's very strong and cuts down on weight that is carries relatively high on the bike, keeping the COG lower. If you need to replace a battery, it's a nice upgrade.

You are what you eat

I might delay my surgery since my insurance will be moving over to COBRA for awhile and I likely will not have the paperwork and have it in place in time for an early June surgery. I'm waiting to hear from the doc for his advice.

Well, I’m out...torn meniscus in my knee and I’ll be having surgery on June 5th. 😞

hilarious

They'd have plenty of digital images to go from to recreate the interior if they would have allowed photography inside (I'm not bitter).

Sad to see it survive so long through so much and then burn by accident. I hope they don't find out it was some idiot careless with a cigarette.

Sorry, the hoarder comment wasn't directed at you...just a general commentary.

Certainly if you can beat the bank interest rate (not hard these days) without compromising your liquidity, it's worth pursuing. I've not done so myself so I can't give any recommendations on doing so. I generally buy tech stocks after they or the market in general take a hit and make a little bit here and there. Far above any interest I would get with it sitting in cash.

People who hoard gold for when the economy collapses crack me up. Gold (silver, diamonds, etc) has no inherent value...if things go to shit, food, water, and land are the real commodities.

That said, you can make some money trading precious metal commodities but it takes a lot of time, research and you really have to have a lot of money to invest to make real money. Buying a few thousand dollars worth of this and that won't amount to a serious payday. Big rewards come from big risks.

Love it...Timmay, are you going to be the first to ride bitch?

When I try to purchase it says I already have...something be broken. I'll wait for your apology

That's weird...I thought I was. It's set up as a recurring charge right?

Can't edit my post...^^^this should read " should NOW be able to attend".

On 3/21/2019 at 5:38 PM, Pauly said:

ITT, folks that assume everyone can afford to replace their motorcycle if it gets crashed and at least one member that assumes track tech inspection is a solid bet.. even though tech inspection is subject to human error and most insurance companies won't cover your equipment at a track event. 

 

I don't carry full coverage on my bike. If I wreck it to the point that I can't afford to repair it...I'm pretty confident I will never be riding again.

18 minutes ago, Steve Butters said:

You wrecked two DEMO bikes..... Story? Lol 

Well, I've officially put in notice with my company that I will be leaving as of the end of May. So, now that work will no longer be a roadblock, I should not be free to attend. I need to square away some other personal commitments and get new tires on the bike but otherwise I'm 99% in now.

When you getting the new bike?

4 hours ago, Tonik said:

Any motorcycle you sit on is hawt.

Like an egg under a large hen

1 hour ago, theroamr said:

I’m just glad your not talking about my bike the Yamaha super tenere

My Tenere was hawt

Yeah, I think they have a very narrow demographic that will want these and I doubt they'll have large production runs of these.

According to reviews, it corners like glue, regardless of wet, dry, gravel, etc.  

Ouch...good on you @Pauly