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Who wants to go first? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpz5AR95Dvc

Our only clue is this >> Police said an officer was chased by a vicious dog after the pursuit went through a family's yard. I can see this as the owner being charged with allowing his dog to interfere with official police business even if it was in his own backyard. Not that it would be right. .

I always thought one of the best ways to get revenge on someone was to give their kids something that makes lots of noise. I once lived in an apartment building with three floors and a concrete walkway the length of the building for entry to each unit. People would turn their kids loose on their "big wheels" and nothing but the sound of plastic wheels running up and down the walkway could be heard all day long and often late into the evening. What a nightmare.

We don't know where the dog came from or where the police were. It could have happened on the street or in someone's front yard. >> Police said an officer was chased by a vicious dog after the pursuit went through a family's yard. I was wondering about if it was in my own backyard.....or yours. .

That's not a snow blower. That is a bleedin' snow blower!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frBh5vO_2g0 :biker: .

I wonder, if there were four dogs, all large, in a fenced yard, and the cops jumped the fence and promptly had large pieces of meat removed from their bodies, how would the media make this look? Would they blame the owner? I'm thinking they would.

"My mom's uncle's cousin was a Pit Bull. Get too close and I'll slobber all over you" .

Suppose your dog was minding it's own business being a dog, and faithfully protecting your back yard, when suddenly this happens. http://www.kmov.com/home/Police-shoot-dog-during-pursuit-of-suspects-175481761.html .

I'll say it before you do. But, I just couldn't help myself. "One false move and your ankle is mine!" .

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Maybe one day I will be lucky enough to visit India. I would prefer to travel into the countryside and see how everyday life is for the people who live there. I would eat where the locals eat and try to enjoy the foods people cook in their homes. And with a twinkle in her eye, the right Indian woman could easily steal my heart. .

I stopped at Yamaha in Hebron on the way home yesterday. I sat on an FZ8 and it fit me just fine. It's the Fizzer 8 that I would be more interested in. It has a bikini faring. I wonder if anyone here has seen one in Canada. I think they came out in 2010. .

The Yamaha FZ8 is here. It's a naked bike. Below is a picture of the Fazer 8, the same bike with some faring. It's not yet sold in this country but I have a funny feeling we may see it on our shores sooner or later. Opinions? .

Here is a small quote from that site. >> "He (Obama) is a Communist without question promoting the Communist Manifesto without calling it so. How shrewd he is in America. His cult of personality mesmerizes those who cannot go beyond their ignorance. They will continue to follow him like those fools who still praise Lenin and Stalin in Russia. Obama's fools and Stalin's fools share the same drink of illusion. ...Soros and his ownership of the company that counts the US votes in Spain helped put their puppet in power in the White House. According to the Huffington Post, residents in all 50 states have filed petitions to secede from the Unites States. We'll say that these Americans are hostages to the Communists in power. How long will their government reign tyranny upon them? President Vladimir Putin could never have imagined anyone so ignorant or so willing to destroy their people like Obama much less seeing millions vote for someone like Obama." What is clear to the rest of the world cannot be seen by our own people. .

Right there are a couple of reasons I find them interesting. I'm not stuck on them but I'm not ruling them out either. They seem to offer a good middle ground between the V-Twins and I-4's. I'm in research mode and still learning the pros and cons of different engines. I was under the impression that the engine was one of the major differences in bikes. See? I still have a lot to learn. I checked out the Gladius before I bought the bike I have now. I checked out the Ninja 650 a couple months ago. I'm wanting to check out an SV 650. And the Pokemon has me checking out the FZ6r. I'm enjoying this adventure in learning. I don't have to make any decisions before I'm ready to buy. All of the suggestions I've received have helped to narrow the selection process for me. I'm reading up on these bikes as I get time and I'm getting a much better feel for what is what. Thanks to everyone for your input. .

I will certainly consider this info for my 3rd bike. Hopefully I will be ready for a bike this size in a few more years. I'll go ahead and read up on the 1st generation Concours though, just for fun. It is a nice looking bike. I haven't talked to anyone that doesn't like it. >> https://www.google.com/search?q=concours+1400&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=kgQ&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Y_60UKWwK4mw8ASL9IHQCg&ved=0CD8QsAQ&biw=1280&bih=900 .

I've been reading up on the VFR 800. You are right. It was the mid-sized sport touring bike that set the standard for the others, I suppose. The one I saw had handlebars that were pretty low as compared to the ST 1300, Connie 14, FJR. I don't know what it was like fresh out of the box since it was used. I suppose I could get handlebar risers and lowered foot pegs to make it sit closer to what I want. I'm still learning these things. Hear that Doc? I'm reading about the VFR. Doc? Are you listening? I'll also read about all the other bikes that have been suggested to me. You guys are full of great information. Coming here is like opening an encylopedia on motorcycles. I really appreciate everyone's input. The bike search conversation should probably go back over here >> http://www.ohioriders.net/showthread.php?t=99911&page=5

Here's another look at it. It seems good things are being said about it by those who know more about bikes than I ever will. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhaRdPJI3sU Maybe one day, after some used ones start to show up with much lower prices, one of us will end up with one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQcW_C5FT_o&list=UUqY2gtg98hXWzsUkm2Xh_jw&index=7&feature=plpp_video Here's something to keep your eye on. I wish them luck. .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gold_Triumph_Daytona_675_with_rider_pan_shot.jpg I sit here and open the 2012 Triumph Motorcycle brochure that I picked up from Motohio last week. Under the heading of SUPERSPORTS is the Daytona 675 and the Daytona 675R. I like the look of those bikes. It's the forward leaning posture as shown in the photo above that I would find uncomfortable after an hour in the saddle. http://www.portalmotos.com/revista/pruebas-de-motos/triumph-street-triple-test-portalmotos/5397.html Ahhh yes! And much easier on my arms. I just wish that there were some fairing to keep the wind off. I suppose I got a little spoiled in that my current bike offers a more upright riding position, and fairing to boot. http://www.ridermagazine.com/road-tests/2008-motorcycle-fuel-economy-motorcycle-comparison.htm/attachment/2008-suzuki-gs500f-motorcycle-test-stermer-01

Let's see. 44 / 16 = 2.75 One tooth lost on the front would be equal to 2.75 teeth added to the rear. 16 / 44 = 0.3636... One tooth added to the rear would be equal to 0.3636... teeth lost on the front. Three teeth added to the rear would equal... 3 X 0.3636... = 1.0909... teeth lost on the front. I just might have a handle on it. .

I was suspecting manufacturing costs to be a major factor in why we don't see V4's in smaller motorcycles. Well, I'm not wanting one in the sizes that are currently being offered. I just couldn't help but wonder if they were available in the size of bike I feel would be the most logical for me to consider next. I was seeing the V4 as a happy medium between a twin and an inline 4, more torque than one, in the bottom end, and more horsepower than the other, in the top end, for an equal number of cc's. And then, there's the Triple... I'm all up for advice and guidance. I'm still trying to discover what is available out there that I'll be happy with, for the money I'll be willing to spend. .

I stopped at John Hinderer Honda, on the way home from work, just for you, Doc. I sat on one of those Viffers, a 1200 it was. That's a lot of motorcycle for a new rider like me. I don't think it's my style with the leaning forward on the arms, plus it was a little tall and would have to be lowered for me to get both feet flat on the floor. They had a used Vmax. I sat on it just for fun. It looked like a speeding ticket waiting to happen. A bike like that would surely shorten my life. They also had a used interceptor, an '09 I believe, for around $8k. It's 800cc V4 would be right up my alley in a Sport Touring style of bike. It sat like the VFR and I wouldn't be comfortable on it for long. I'll read up on the Magna and the Royal Star, and a Triple is still in the running. I was actually surprised to discover the Triumph Sprint is a triple. I was expecting it to be a four banger. A VFR 800? I'm assuming it sits like the 1200. I'd like to cross paths with one just to check it out. Ducati? Aprilia? I think we're talking $$$ I don't have. .

Are there any currently manufactured V-4 motorcycles in the 600cc to 800cc range that are common in the US? If so, generally what style of bike and/or type of riding would these engines be most suited for? .

Hey guys, Bellevue just called. They said to put down the funny cigarettes and come on back home or they are going to have to send the boys out with the long sleeve sweaters again to bring you back.