thompsonian

Holy shitballs....

2 hours ago, Tonik said:

Caspers quote system, annoying noobs since 2016.  

+4

3 hours ago, NinjaDoc said:

Dang @JustinNck1 Which one did u get? I could have given U a good deal on mine, I might defarkle and sell the fjr if I like the striple that much. 

Define "good deal"

That's a pretty sweet lid right thurr

Welcome to the circus! Sounds like a great ride!

This is why I like to run sweep. I don't hold anyone up and I make sure that everyone makes it to the next turn in the road. I don't have to impress anyone with anything other than the fact I made it to home at the end of the day. I've only been on a couple of rides with the group, but routinely ride with @JustinNck1 who is considerably faster than I. We both know that when I slack back, he takes off and eventually I will catch back up. Just ride your ride and don't worry about it. Unless its stated from the get go that the pace will be Mach Retard, then Caveat Emptor. 

I've got a pair of these, black/hi-viz yellow that I bought based on the sizing chart and they don't fit at all. Supposedly for a 40" waist..yeah...not happening. Maybe a 34" waist. They're going on eBay for around 150 to 175 new. I'd like $100 and I'll meet anyone on the forum in person vs shipping them if you buy them. 

144 from Coolville to Stewart was my daily drive back in high school. I should've died a couple times on that road.

I attempted a mock up template for an LED Light bar idea I have. I still think it'll work....come hell or high water

I wonder if they'll get that one English dude to be their spokesperson...what's his name....Beanstalk Cucumberpatch?

1 hour ago, DerekClouser said:

In all fairness to my GSXR, my Honda Pilot insurance is 2200.  

Dude....I hope your insurance company gives you a case of lube every year for Christmas....thats crazy...

I pay aobut 3k a year, but thats for 2 cars, a motorcycle, and a house.

Here's my .02, not that it matters to anyone else:

If you ride a motorcycle, you know the inherent danger presented to you. Therefore you should be able to chose if you want to wear a helmet or not. I, for one, value my head and my face. it may not be the prettiest or the smartest one out there, but it's mine. I'll take care of it by wearing a helmet, and a full face one at that. I know I stand a better chance of survival and not being a vegetable or looking like Sloth from The Goonies should I crash. 

It should also be said that by signing the title or whatever for your motorcycle that you acknowledge said inherent risks and should you decide to not wear any protective gear, that you assume all liable risk and injury. And if you take a header (pun intended) that you're responsible for yourself and whatever medical issues arise from your own doings. Don't live off of my paycheck, there are already enough wastes of space doing that.

Again..this is my opinion, and mine only.

Welcome to the circus! 

This is why I have a shaft drive...glad you didn't get hurt

Welcome to the circus!

I used to use a kind called Sparkplugs by Moldex I think was the brand. But now I just use whatever I can get my hands on from work. It took a while to get used to riding with them, but now I can't stand to ride without them.

I ran the intermediate group. No classes taken. First time on the track. In the rain. Not my brightest move, but I survived..lol

I just ran it. If it would've been dry I'd have done the class, but it was so low of attendance that I hopped into the intermediate group and just went with it. Still passed people even as slow as I was going.

I may be up for a ride somewhere. Not sure of Saturday or Sunday.

Welcome to the circus!

And the track is a great place to hone your skills! I've only been on it once...on a cold rainy October day...but I'd love to get back on it. 

@hiro Not sure where you're located at, but make a trip somewhere that you can try each one on for the best fitment. I prefer the Shoei Neotec over just about everything except my Suomy Apex or Spec 1R. If I could squeeze a Sena into the Suomy I'd have gone with that, but decided that  a modular would fit my needs the best at the moment. 

9 hours ago, Isaac's Papa said:

Doesn't matter. I rode Nivin's FJR and I'll not ride another one. 

The Gen 3 (13 and up) are head and shoulders above the rest. I'll let you take mine out sometime. If you crash it, total it is all I ask.

@Al Z. Heimer look into a Russel Day Long, Laam, or even a Terry's Custom saddle. They are a HUGE improvement over stock. The Gen 2 were notorious for heat issues, but the Gen 1 was even worse from what I understand.