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I wants some free track time

I was taught that your hips and your shoulders should match. Elsewise the advantage you get by hanging off is mitigated by your upper body weight staying centered and higher. Using the mirror location as a goal for your head placement seems to help. Same for aiming to have your knuckles in the center of your chest. Stretching your knee out helps turn the bike as well. Of course always looking through the corner. I can't see your feet, but I find it easier if I move the balls of my feet from the inside of the pegs to the edges/sides of them. Seems like I get better rotation that way. You can practice on your street bike in twisty sections, just keep the speed down. I can have a blast running a few routes hanging off the bike, but not leaning the bike crazy. I just consider knee down to be off limits on the streets due to speed required and road conditions. It has let me build a decent comfort zone. Muscle memory always helps me. As far as corner acceleration, try dropping a gear. It was amazing how the keyhole got easier just by hitting it in second instead of third.

Buddy just bought a bike from them. They gave him some good discounts on the bike, took his trade in at a very reasonable price, and got him out of the door quickly. He has had nothing but good things to say about them.

They definately are fun to shoot since ammo is cheap. They go bang fast and thats good too. PM me the other weapons you are selling please.

Compact 1911s are finicky. The weapon really isn't that much smaller either. You lose some lenght in the barrel and slide, but the grip frame doesn't change much, and that is what really shows when carrying. If you go for a compact/sub-compact do not get anything shorter than a 4" barrel. I'd also recommend staying with .45ACP. The only small form factor 1911 I'd really recommend is the EMP, which is designed for concealed carry and the 9mm round.

Easton is a CPZ and is signed everywhere. I just don't go there. All the malls are CPZs. Polaris just isn't openly signed. I carry a 1911 with a C5 Leather IWB holster. I do not carry on the bike (I also don't commute on the bike either). No comfortable way to carry, and if I crash the weapon is likely getting destroyed. Not to mention that on a sport bike your belt is exposed as soon as you bend over, so it defeats the purpose of concealment. If i wanted a weapon on the bike it would be a .38 wheel gun carried in the trunk (Use foam to turn the tunk into a quazi pelican case), or in a shoulder rig. Compact and low cost while still maintaining a good punch.

Hate to damage your sale, but my buddy bought one of these in TN and after about 500 rounds the flash supressor broke the welds and fell off. Rifle became a unlicensed SBR until he repaired it. Definately something to watch out for if anyone buys it. Short sight radius made distance shooting rough, and the folding stock was uncomfortable and impossible to achieve a good cheek weld. Worked great for spray and pray and just fun shooting. We were using tapco mags too and they fed pretty well. Other than that, it devoured all the crappy ammo we could find. No FTF. FTE. GLWS

I have an extra set of track fairings that don't fit my friend's track whore. Set is fiberglass. Set is painted white with gold accents. It has number plates. Set has minor damage (Minor cracks and such, but nothing needing repairs). Set includes Upper, Lower, Tail, and Fender. $275 OBO I'll get some pictures up tomorrow or the next day. Hit me up if you have any questions. Thanks.

The helmet is likely not the problem (Unless it is a cheap one). The better the airflow in the helmet, the more wind noise you have. My Arai is a awesome helmet, but it is loud as hell without plugs.

Hell yes. Those new Adult-Proof safety valves piss me off to no end. Need like three hands to use them most of the time.

North on Sunbury East on Central College North on Cubbage East on Walnut North on Schott (Turns into Red Bank after Smothers) West on Red Bank (Fun decreasing radius right) West on Sunbury to return (Or continue straight until you hit Galena and thats a cool ride too) It is nothing crazy exciting, but it is at least somewhat twisty in places and it has a few fun corners and connecting corner sections.

Camelbak Motherlode (GI Issue) works well. Very comfy too. I use a "Three Day Pass Bugout" bag that works well if your looking for a bit smaller. Both should be able to be found pretty cheap (>$100)

Did it fail to seal properly and the food went bad?

And this thread isn't nearly old enough to constitute your normal grave robbing standards.

I picked perfectly for the first race and got dick for points in comparision. MIssed the first trade window because of a FTX so now this window is accomplishing half of what needs to be done. Oh well, its a rebuilding season, right?

Maybe the fattie wants to modify it into a riding thong with armor and abrasion resistance. But I'll make a call and see if I can find one.

The Hoover loop around you is fun. Just don't add to the Crash Church's tally. Sadly not much connected technical stuff around central Ohio.

I'm waiting for the response video. "That looks easy. Lets go tape me doing that on my sport bike"...

We use cardboard on job sites. Works great to seal up the window to improve airflow. Make sure to take note of the draw on the fans and make sure you aren't pulling a bunch of power and undoing the money savings.

The sad thing is that I put all my thought and funds into my GP picks and their points aren't worth dick in comparison to WSBK and BSB...

In this situation and the information provided, I see a few things that need addressing before we lay all the blame on the girl. 1. Training ride. How do we know that the officer was not partly at fault? Too much speed, target fixation, etc. (Unlikely, but it can happen) 2. "Possibly" as the cause is not a strong statement. More of a we want to make news statement. 3. The information was delivered by the offended party. There could always be bias there. I'd like to see it verified by another source. I do wholly agree that if a driver causes an accident, injury or not, they deserve to have a more stringient punishment imposed. I however say the extra punishment should be to ban them from using a cell phone, not their license. That would be way more severe, especially to someone that uses it while driving.

Maybe I feel different because of my perspective and experiences. After my time in the service and seeing/experiencing a few things, I've come to believe that people as a whole are out to take advantage, steal from, or kill anyone they can so they can get ahead in life. Everyone is a threat until I've met and interacted with them, and even after that they may just be elevated to neutral. So in essence I treat situations as if I'm in a hostile zone. I expect people not to going to be deterred, they will use lethal force whenever they can, and they will eliminate exposed threats first. Now, 99% of the time, that level of vigilence and preparation is not necessary. But I don't want to be slacking at the 1% time, so I'll sacrifice the deterring factor for whatever tactical advantage and target mitigation I can obtain. The article was a good read. For the sake of not filling half a page with a quote, I'm not going to quote it. I agree that we carry to protect ourselves, and we hope to never have to use that weapon. However, if a threat is presented to myself, my family, or my friends, and there is no avoiding it, I wouldn't even lose sleep. Legally it sure isn't appealing, but if it was the only option, so be it. (Hopefully the situation can be mitigated by some avoidance methods) I agree that firing your weapon in self defense will be a traumatic event for you, but I don't agree that it would necessarly be a loss. That seems to be a function of your resiliency. I agree that carrying concealed removes the ability to have an active deterrant and you appear unarmed. I disagree with both because I think people will not be deterred and will eliminate threats first. The five stages are an interesting view on things. I again view the situation as a tactical one, where if I'm the enemy I will eliminate threats first and I will not be deterred from my goal. I agree that suprise is typically a offensive advantage, but it can also be used in defensive situations. I for one will not let people get within arms reach of me without evaluating the situation. You have the ability to avoid going into a dangerous location just as much as you have the ability to maintain distance and still allow yourself time to deploy your weapon in a hostile situation. If you let yourself get surrounded and allow enemies to enter your safety zone, that is a mistake on your part. Going on patrol is a offensive action. It can be met by further offensive actions, but there is a good reason weapons are exposed. You expect to encounter conflict. I agree people will not target you to steal your weapon. It can be a secondary goal, but not a primary one. A good retention holster and some situational awareness will go a long way to protecting your weapon. But if you end up in a situation where you can not deploy your weapon then the enemies will take it from you and you lose the defensive capabilities you could have had. I really couldn't give a shit if people are scared by an openly carried weapon. I agree that the sheep will be afraid of the weapon if it is concealed or exposed. However, my purpose in carrying is a defensive one. I'm not out there the change people's minds or acclimate them to weapons. Carrying a weapon as a political statement or PSA is not what I believe they should be carried for. I can see some people not being comfortable with carrying a weapon openly. But that is why it is a choice. I select my wardrobe for that day to include articles that conceal my arms. I carry a 1911 year round and have no problems concealing it and still being comfortable. I'm far more frustrated that half of the places I want to go have signs that prohibit me from carrying a weapon there. I agree that you should tailor your kit to your needs. I have multiple layers of weapons and objects that I can use for a variety of situations. You have to use what is comfortable and what works for you. I may disagree with carrying openly, but that is not to say I wouldn't do it if the situation demanded it. (However, that would usually mean I'm in a PC with an M4 and a sidearm in a drop holster.) I'm also never in support of any degredation of our firearm rights. +1 And stop buying all my .22LR ammo fuckers.

Gald your ok. Hope you heal up quick and are back out there.

Yes, I have open carried. I do not like the attention it draws to me. I disagree that it is more of deterrent than it is a target. If they are already decided to commit the crime, your getting shot before it starts rather than having the tactical advantage of deciding when to reveal and deploy your weapon. I'd rather make myself a target after I've put shots towards the enemy. If you're clearing a house, you shoot the armed ones first, right? Even though you are not screaming that you are openly carrying a weapon, the weapon is doing that for you. Open carrying because it is a right is very much making a statement. Also, if your intention is for people to come up and ask you questions about it or exercising your rights, you are for sure making a statement. You and I have very different views on carrying. You carry as a statement/conversation starter on weapon rights, and as a weapon second. I carry concealed, with good weapon retention, in a quickly accessable location, with a weapon system I'm highly trained with, that affords me the best tactical advantage to eliminate a threat. The only time your weapon should be exposed is when it is clearing the holster to eliminate a threat. My reason for carrying sure isn't to inform someone at Wal-Mart or McDonalds what their right are. They can use google for that. I would disagree with this. I think the majority of people that open carry are: 1. Openly exercising their rights to carry a weapon. (Statement) 2. Think it gives them a tactical advantage because of faster draw time. (I believe the element of suprise is worth the .5 second it takes me to deploy my weapon) 3. Want people to see them carrying a weapon. (Statement, ties in with 1) 4. Want to cause a problem so they can get in a debate about run rights with someone. (Statement, ties in with 1) 5. They cannot/or are too lazy to obtain a CHL permit. I do not consider minor printing or a bit of the weapon peeking out to be open carrying, providing it is corrected when you notice it. That happens to all of us. As long as your not completely negligent in matching your attire to the weapon you are carrying I think you are doing your part. Weapon retention is a great point to bring up as well. If the weapon is not carried in a holster with some form of additional retention system built in you are not only advertising that you have a weapon, you are offering it to the enemy to use if he can get close. I doubt that they will touch Open Carry laws, but even if they did I would expect something like TN state law where open carry is tied into CHL permits. I'll just keep voting Republican. Maybe the GOP will even cut the church affiliation loose and we'll have a good voting option.

I totally agree. There is no purpose to carry openly rather than concealed unless you're trying to make a statement or draw attention. The element of surpise is a great tactical advantage as well as not exposing your capabilities until needed. If I'm a BG, I'm targeting those that present the biggest threat first.