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Uhhh,,, So I think I have a problem.. The mask looked concave to me. Not extremely concave but I could tell the difference.

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No shit.. I lived in Dayton for 5 years myself.

Yep thats the reason I left. Nothing up there really.. Still interesting when I go back and see the people I went to school with that haven't done anything with their lives. That whole area is like a true life varsity blues town

The hell with you Ontario and Madison people.. Im from Crestline.

Your method only works if the axle bolt is on the right side of the swingarm. You have to remember that on many bikes, (especially older bikes) the axle inserts from the right where the caliper is located and the axle bolt is on the left. Yes I know that some people just swap axle directions but most dont.

Why am I not surprised.

Nice...

I just want to see the look on your face when my 02 yz 250 smokes your pretty new RC 450 through the trails. :) :grin:

You generally dont see them around here because most of us like twisties and the people that lower and stretch bikes just for looks are considered squids in many peoples views. To each their own for likes and dislikes though.. By the way, here is the definition of squid for a motorcycle. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_(motorcycle) Squid is a slang term used to describe an irresponsible motorcyclist. The term is common among motorcyclists in North America. The term is generally used to describe a motorcyclist who rides aggressively, erratically or beyond their capabilities. Squids are perceived as overconfident and often ride without appropriate safety equipment, such as a helmet, gloves, leather jacket, riding pants, or boots. The origin of the term squid is ambiguous. It is commonly said to be a contraction of squirrely and kid, or less commonly, squished and kid. It might also have something to do with the appearance of a lightly-clothed person who has fallen off their bike and slid chaotically down the road; the resultant injuries may make the unfortunate motorcyclist resemble an amorphous tentacled creature. Squid is also described occasionally as an acronym, although these are likely backronyms. * o "Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Ignorant and Dangerous" o "Stupidly Quick, Underdressed and Imminently Dead" o "Super Quick Until I Die" o "Speeding Quickly Until I Die" Motorcyclists will often note similarities between how a squid rides and the manner in which a squid swims. Squids may appear unable to change direction while swimming without first coming to a near stop, but then accelerate very rapidly. Beginning motorcyclists may often experience difficulty negotiating turns at normal rates of speed, but have a tendency to ride very fast on straight sections of road. Actions that may cause a motorcyclist to be identified as a squid are those that are seen as reckless or excessive, such as speeding or performing wheelies or stoppies, especially in the midst of other traffic. A rider may also be labeled a squid by their lack of appropriate attire, such as by riding while wearing shorts, ball caps, flip flops, and so-called wifebeater shirts, or no shirt at all. The wearing of tank tops by "squids" was satirized by Ian Johnston who wrote an article that was widely distributed on the internet claiming that a Corona tank top was safer than wearing motorcycle racing leathers.[1] Because a squid eschews all or many of the social and legal norms of riding behavior, they are usually looked upon with derision by experienced motorcyclists, who may also refer to them as "organ donors", "zip-splats", "skin crayons",[2] or "soon-to-be ex-motorcyclists". It is important to note that a lack of safety equipment is not normative of squidly behavior. Many squids wear safety equipment, although this is often alleged to be for aesthetic purposes. The term is most often applied as an insult to a rider's behavior or skill.

Bad ju ju that 420 guy is... bad ju ju.

Putty... you need to get this 450 idea out of your head... Someone will kill you if you put a new toy in the stable when you have a new toy coming in the home... Get it?

That question right there is going could get you hurt or killed if you decide to start learning on your 750.. dont get me wrong, I learned on my 05-750 but everyone always says that Im not that bright.

Just to make sure we are on the same page about TCX.. This is what I was referring to. http://www.tcxboots.com/ and here are the boots I have and so do many World Superbike Racers. (They used to be called Oxtar) I have the Competizione RS STG has them for $379.00 http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=4162 I buy almost all of my gear from Sree at www.motonekoparts.com He always matches prices and seems to be able to get just about anything. Quite a few people on this board have last years model which is the Oxtars and everyone that has them, loves them.

Have you considered TCX ? 250 is a good price for puma v 2.. cant dispute that.

Yeah they do have a smaller fit.. Owndjoo has them in a 12 and when I tried them on it was painful for me to wear them. To be honest, I dont think he can even wear them this year because they are so tight. Definitely get a size larger then your foot size. They are heavy as fack also, like the weight of a ski boot. Not a boot you will be walking around in for hours. To be honest, Im glad I tried on owndjoo's because it convinced me not to get them. If I were racing 100% with them, yes but considering we generally wear our boots for hours on end and stop and BS and ride then eat, etc. I would not want to be wearing those boots.

Towels and air dry is about the best you can do.

You beat me to it.. Same thing divers do. Just brush your teeth first.

That guy is an asshole.

Ill pass.. I dont know that it would be all that helpful IMO.

Depends on weather, bike condition, PTO time, etc.

True Statement.. Super clean bike and he is not joking about the plug.. It pisses me off that his bike never fouls a fucking plug.. Mine eats them like candy. And every time we hit the trails, someone always asks if he just got the bike because its so clean.. Putty = anal about bike cleaning.

I would imagine that you would be good with that.. I would also put some thinner inside the tank in case any pant got in there.

Houston... you have a problem... Why didnt you tape off the gas gap area before painting.. you have paint all along the rim of the fill hole.. I hope you realize that the gas will over time eat away at that paint and you will get paint chips falling into your tank.. Im sure you got paint inside the tank as well. That could cause you some serious problems down the road.