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The "wish it had" comments for the 2014 Ninja 1000 seem to be... Center stand ambient temperature gauge Gear position indicator Headed hand grips Cruise control Self-cancelling turn signals No "Ninja" badging (insurance purposes and mature rider's preference) ...and the less mentioned ones are... hide those god-awful looking cat converters Heated seat bring back a classy, non-candy color Lower priced panniers ($1269.75) Shaft drive 7th gear overdrive No DOT reflectors on the bags 1000cc Triple .

I would take the check and get a loan for the balance on a used vehicle I would be happy with. It would probably be an Impreza with the things you mentioned, plus a sun roof and auto transmission. The wife can drive what she has for another 40,000 miles. Wives are never satisfied. If they are not bitching about one thing, they are bitching about another. When her vehicle hits 120k, you may have your loan paid off and can eliminate one thing for her to be unhappy about by trading in her vehicle. Good luck. .

Went there to vote. Had to search around for you. Then they wanted to share my info. Too much BS. Nice job though. .

Here's your first big group ride. http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/103963-unofficial-spring-2014-epic-ride-may-17th/ Get some riding practice in and be careful. There will be slow groups for newer riders. The slower groups are more fun. Welcome to OhioRiders. .

Custom work that people do themselves has an authenticity that factory work and corporate designs lack. A history of choppers is here: http://www.choppers.com/history.asp The custom vans of the '70's were great artistic expressions of talent and ingenuity by guys with the means to do that kind of work. Then, factory custom vans came out and everything went to shit. They all looked the same and the magic disappeared. .

I never cared for any chopper that wasn't a Harley. Anything else looks like an imitation. .

If the front end is lowered the same amount as the rear, without changing the rake and trail, wouldn't that effectively shorten the wheelbase and increase cornering to a small degree? .

That would be a bike for later. I would have to buy a used one anyway, plus get some more riding experience. As for the Verseys, that 33.3 inch seat height is an issue for me. I'm a bit closer to the ground than most of you. Remember how tall your Connie was for me? .

Somebody has to say it! Just joking! Very nice car. .

Here's where it started: http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/103758-2014-spring-epic-ride/ Here is where it is now: http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/103963-unofficial-spring-2014-epic-ride-may-17th/ .

And yet, another good argument for home schooling. .

Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has set internationally recognizedstandards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses,operator licensing tests, and public information programs. Here is the Handbook for the MSF Basic Rider Course that you are going to take. Handbook: http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/mo_basic_rider_handbook.pdf Basic Riders Course: http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov/basic_rider.stm You will be riding a motorcycle during this course; therefore, during the riding portions of the course, you must wear protective clothing consisting of the following: Over-the-ankle sturdy footwearFull-finger glovesLong-sleeved shirt or jacketLong pants without holes -- preferably jeansDOT-approved helmet if you have one -- limited number of helmets available to borrowEye protection if using an open-faced helmet or a full-face helmet with the face shield downIn order to take the Basic Rider Course, you are also required to have a valid Motorcycle Temporary Instructional Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) or a Motorcycle Endorsement on your driver's license. Here's how to get your TIPIC. Step 1:To help you study for theknowledge test, be sure to pick up aMotorcycle Operator Manual and aDigest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws. Step 2:Proceed to any exam stationto complete the knowledge test.Upon successfully passing theknowledge test proceed to anyDeputy Registrar to obtain theTemporary Instruction PermitIdentification card (T.I.P.I.C.). Step 3:Call to schedule an appointmentfor your motorcycle skills test orcontact Motorcycle Ohio. Step 4:Upon successfully passingthe knowledge and skills test youmay be issued a receipt to be takento any Deputy Registrar alongwith your motorcycle TemporaryInstruction Permit IdentificationCard (T.I.P.I.C.) Here is the Motorcycle Operator Manual: http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/mop0001.pdf Here is the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws: http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/hsy7607.pdf You are going to drop your first bike on the asphalt. You will not forget the sound of it hitting the ground. Start with something that you don't mind scratching up. The less plastic, the better. Plastic is expensive to replace. Go sit on lots of used bikes below 600 cc. I started with a Suzuki GS 500. I cracked the plastic and scuffed up the paint. It will happen. A small Ninja is a perfect learner bike. So is the one I have. Welcome to OhioRiders. .

I was in there last season and sat on an FZ8. Had a good chat with a woman, I assumed to be the owner. They had a good variety of styles and ages of used bikes, as well as new. The place had a feel of being in a buddies garage. Stop in and check it out. .

I just read that article.....twice. Here's another good one. http://cyclenews.uberflip.com/i/200817/60 This could be my answer to the Connie 14 not being made in my size. .

Oh, hell no, mate. That's the arctic north, to me. .

Ohio has nine months of winter, three weeks of summer, and the rest of the year is just cold and wet. I want longer summers and shorter winters for riding. I'm glad I'm not making bike payments for something sitting in the garage for a large part of the year. Somewhere south is calling my name. If only Mexico was a safer place to live... .

Welcome. Listen to Snot. Ignore any leg humping and stick around. This site is worth being a part of. .

That is just awesome. I hate to see a collection like that broken up. .

My work life interferes with what I want to do. The 1hr 40min travel time on a work day makes it difficult to travel far or to stay out late. Slavery has simply been restructured to equally include all of us. .

I use DSL through Windstream. I had TW Roadrunner and quite often around 4 AM my internet had a habit of going out. It was also slower than my current service. .

Don't judge the furnace condition by a worn out thermostat. It's like judging the condition of your bike by the condition of the tires. If there are no other issues with your furnace, then the thermostat is a very minor and easily replaced part. Even if you are there for another 5 1/2 years, the cost of a new furnace is unlikely to be offset by any savings on your heating bill from a more efficient unit, in that amount of time. As far as a newer unit being a selling point, a house is expected to have an operating furnace. I would not expect a new furnace to carry much more weight in a sale than an operating furnace. A furnace installed today will be 5.5 years old in 5.5 years, if you stay in your home that long. At that point you could say the furnace is only 5 1/2 years old, but a buyer could still say, but the furnace is almost six years old! still be wishing for a newer one, and not being happy with it. I would keep it until it dies. In less than 60 days it will no longer be used until nearly the end of October. Parts are easily replaced and are a lot cheaper than a new furnace. You have your selling points already. One more will probably not make much more of a difference to a buyer. Exactly my point. .

The same company sells a product called Buzz Kill, for $35. It's a gel formula that absorbs vibration. http://www.gripnripracing.com/product_info.php?cPath=41_49&products_id=168 .

I'm going to use the Bar Snake on my buzzy little 500. $40 vs $100+ makes a difference to me. I hope it works. http://www.barsnake.com/order/secure.html .

Give it some time. When the weather warms up and videos of rides start being posted on YouTube, somebody is going to be interested. I'm interested but don't have the extra cash, and don't know when I will. .