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Uh, I have no idea. I have one friend who likes older 3 series, his name is Beau. He did just buy another one I think, but how in the hell did you think I would know something about that? I'm just curious how someone knows more than I know about what I know

I just cleaned up ma ride, maybe I'll make it out. smile.gif

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Good to hear the props man. I've had only very positive interactions with police, and have gotten away with some VERY ridiculous shit. Courtesy, honesty are absolutely the best policy.

Looks bitchin!

$70G ?????

Since we seem to get a fair amount of inquiries, I thought it might be worthwhile to give some advice after my two years, 14,000 miles, and one trip to the E.R.'s worth of riding experience to potential new riders. 1) Riding motorcycles is dangerous, without a doubt. Think carefully about if you are prepared to get hurt, and how much preparation, self-control, and discipline you are willing to muster up to take the necessary precautions and ignore your foolish friends who ride with only sunglasses -- and to control your desire to impress the girl or guy in the car next to you. 2) You can't "halfway" get into motorcycles and be safe at the same time. It's a serious commitment of time and money. You need to be willing to take the MSF Basic Rider Course (and be willing to put in the significant effort and/or forward thinking to get admitted to one). They will teach you basic riding skills, teach you how to react to hazards on the road in the safest manner, and you'll even have a good time. If you are even thinking about getting into bikes, I suggest you sign up take the course. It's cheap, you use their bikes, and it is a great way to "figure out" if you're really interested in riding without jumping onto a buddy's high HP rocket and heading out into traffic. 3. Buy the GEAR! Add about $1000 to your bike calculator for gear to get fully suited up. And please, don't buy a helmet for < $100. I can't fathom why anyone thinks their life is worth saving $200 on a helmet, and buy a multi-thousand dollar machine to put it in jeopardy. But a leather jacket, boots and gloves. You can wait on buying moto pants until your budget catches up, just wair a pair of jeans or two. Gear saves lives. My helmet already saved my life once. Jackets, gloves, and boots keep the skin on your body and you walking afterwards. Boots are very important, as ankles are delicate machines. If you have truly sturdy work boots they will work for a while, but seeing pictures of even the toughest non-moto boots after a crash should put them high on your list. 4) Make your own decision on a starter bike, but make it your own decision. Don't ride what your friends are riding just to fit in. There are so many motorcycles out there and they can all be enjoyable. Sit down alone and think... a 600 cc sportbike can travel 150+ miles an hour, can run sub 11 second quarters with a few months/years of practice, weighs plenty to hurt me when I fall over in a parking lot, can do wheelies, stoppies, and land me in jail in 3 seconds from any given instant I want to tempt fate. Sound like enough fun? 5) Ride with responsible people. The most danger I've been in riding is with crazy people. At the minimum, learn how to ride before you go out with the crazy crew so you know how to get out of (or better yet stay out of) trouble. 6) Get legal, stay legal. Get your temps, obey the rules that go along with it. No night, highway, or passenger riding and wear your helmet. Have insurance and proof of it from day one. Think it's cheaper without it? You'll be paying court fines in excess of the insurance soon, and if you're lucky you won't have hefty medical bills or a lawsuit to go with it. Ask around if you need to hear it from someone else. I speak from personal experience when I say having all your paperwork organized and legal will get you out of tickets as well, because the officer is so amazed he has a biker who is even somewhat responsible. So with gear, a bike, and insurance you know why you can't get into bikes "halfway" and be safe. Think about it for a while, most of us riders did. Bikes are a ton of fun but not for everyone. You may not be able to control the fun button, may have a family to protect, may not want to risk losing body parts etc. and all are respectable reasons to play in other hobbies. Get a magazine subscription, read the forums (some of which are somewhat unfriendly to new riders however), ask questions, and if you're ready, dive in!

Yeah, obey the Temp Rules and make sure you have proof of insurance. Most bikers are 1) wild to begin with 2) often have an illegal riding situation be it no insurance, doing something you can't with your temps, no eye protection etc. The coppers know this and always ask right away. I've gotten out of RIDICULOUS tickets this way. I have all my paperwork neatly organized, 100% legal, true endorsement (no longer "Novice") etc. Seriously, the cops are so impressed you have your shit together they instantly see you as not "one of the ones they're after." Gotten out of 2 over 100mph in this manner, and another when the officer "knew you I was going over 80 in this 40 zone but couldn't get a clock on," for which he could give me nothing because everything else was so meticulous. It's worth the time and money to be prepared. Ask the gentleman on here, the $ involved if you don't do it will make you sell your bike.

Our country thanks them. As the quote from President Lincoln goes, they sacrificed their lives on the altar of freedom for us all. We are grateful.

Keeping in prayers. Horrible tragedy.

I don't live on campus anymore, but I think I fit that category and I'll take it as a compliment.

My brother got dicked by one lady cop who just freaked out. That SUCKS Nick. I'll have to be extra careful. How do you think they observed you in the first place, a cruiser or the copter?

I have 13,200 on my 2002 F4i, runs great. I change the oil and the tires, and that's about it. Replaced a chain at 12,000 miles. Bikes go farther than adds leave you to believe sometimes.

Yeah, she's gonna be fat, not like you couldn't always tell though... hit it while the hittin's good! Or be her back up dancer, bang 6 other chicks and still marry her for half her money, then execute 6 months to divorce plan

If you think accidents are worth making fun of, we'll meet in person to discuss things. Oh, and why do you think I don't own a car? You're the pussy who won't race and stomp around a website named "Columbus Racing" all day acting like some racing know it all. But then, rule by one's peers doesn't seem a terrible system...

You own an FBody - a piece of shit - and which nullifies anything coming out of your mouth. Therefore, it don't confront me. Hate on !

Yeah, what Dave said. You have to pay off the loan your dad has one way or another before you can put it in your name. Thing is, if you're young he probably has a much better credit rating than you (no offense, this is just how it works, and I'm young too) and your interest rate will be much lower if it's his name. You may have to have him as a co-signer anyway, which may or may not be worth the trouble. I never used credit for a long time, didn't buy it if I couldn't afford it, which is a good policy but I should have financed something to make payments and build a long credit history. If you're in the same situation, it might be worth the hassle, but most loans have a an early pay off fee (mine on the car I just sold was 3% of the unpaid balance). And of course, the car is never really "in your name" until it's all paid off anyways, also as Dave said. The bank keeps the title until then.

Holy crap Brian, glad you're alright!

RX7: 160 MPH Bike: Indicated 155 MPH

I was just messing with my buddy graemlins/thumb.gif

Nuff said.

I do not see "Dave" on the authorized vendors list

Shit, I can do all those stunts... since I was was in 3rd grade. "Up and Coming Stunt Team" is funny as hell. Nice vid.

Those are some huge titties. And there's nothing wrong with eating disorders.... helps keep 'em skinny

Most every stunter will tell you wrecking is part of stunting. I've read about a few who can do lots of tricks and haven't crashed, but most do. This doesn't mean however I think it's smart. If you want to stunt, you just have to be willing to accept an even higher level of risk than just riding a sportbike like a maniac everywhere you go... er... not that I do that On an unrelated note, I think it's amazing the variation in injuries for similar wrecks. I heard of two in the last month who looped wheelies, one with 5 knee surgeries so far (and it still ain't right) and one who took 6 months off work recovering (and still ain't right) and this guys loops and is fine. You don't have to be an idiot and say "looping at 120 isn't the same as looping at 20" cause I know that. I just think it's amazing what a crap shoot it is. graemlins/wtf.gif