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+1 I left work in downtown Columbus at about 5 PM. I was going to try and wait it out but I needed to go to UPS before they closed at 7. So I said fuck it and decided to head home in Powell. I thought about going up I-71, which would have been a bit out of the way but I might have been able to get up north without getting heavy rain. I could have taken the storm head on and went 270 towards Hilliard up to Sawmill. That's my usual route but the clouds were dark as hell up that way. I decided to split the difference and take 315. I didn't stop unles absolutely necessary. For a few miles, while traffic was stopped, I rode the shoulder (only going about 15mph). When I got to Ackerman, it came down. I got off of 315 and took back roads up to Powell. I was soaked to my undies. Instead of thinking I was "the cool guy on the nice bike," I was "the idiot who didn't check the weather." As I was going up Sawmill I saw a guy on a sportbike almost as soaked as I was. That was a nice feeling.

Well, if they treat it like a stop sign I don't see it getting abused that much. They could also make it an affirmative defense. That means that you could/would be charged with the offense but be able to get out of being found guilty because you were at this type of light.

Its about time... More states need to enact this.... By Ron Barnett, USA TODAY Sometimes, red means go. Motorcyclists in a growing number of states are being allowed to go through red lights when sensors aren't able to detect they are there. In May, South Carolina became the seventh state to give motorcyclists license to proceed with caution after stopping when the device that causes the light to change from red to green doesn't activate, according to Imre Szauter, government affairs manager for the American Motorcyclist Association. North Carolina passed a similar law in 2007. Wisconsin (2006), Idaho (2006) Arkansas (2005), Tennessee (2003) and Minnesota (2002), all have passed laws the past six years, Szauter said. Bills have been introduced for the same purpose in Georgia, Missouri and Oklahoma, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the legislative websites for those states. The Federal Highway Administration says such laws raise safety concerns, but biker groups that have lobbied for the change say they are common sense. FIND MORE STORIES IN: California | Oklahoma | Minnesota | Tennessee | Georgia | South Carolina | Oregon | Missouri | Arkansas | Idaho | Richardson | National Conference of State Legislatures | Federal Highway Administration | Sumter | Greenville News | Motorcyclist Association | Bikers Aimed Toward Education | Republican Gov. Mark Sanford "We want to emphasize that the riders do this with safety and caution in mind," Szauter said. "If they truly are trapped at a light, this gives them an opportunity to safely proceed through that signal, because otherwise they don't really have much of a choice." Doug Hecox, a spokesman for the Federal Highway Administration, said the states should try to find a technical solution to the problem. "We don't necessarily think that empowering motorists to make up their own rules of the road is the safest or best approach," he said. The traffic lights in question are controlled by devices buried under the road that operate similar to metal detectors, according to Hecox. Their sensitivity can be set to detect motorcycles, but the proper balance is difficult to adjust, he said. California has chosen a technological solution. A law adopted last year requires that when new traffic-activated signals are installed, they be capable of detecting motorcycles and bicycles. Motorcyclist Splatt Ratt of Palm Springs, Calif., a member of the board of directors of a motorcyclists advocacy group called American Bikers Aimed Toward Education, said that's not good enough. Replacing all the ineffective traffic-detection devices could take years, he said. "The gist of the whole problem is I live in the stop-light capital of the world," he said. Reb Richardson, a motorcyclist from Sumter, S.C., said he pushed his state's Legislature for three years to get the bill passed that Republican Gov. Mark Sanford signed last month. Richardson's efforts grew out of frustration over a traffic light at the intersection near his home. "That light would never change," he said. "There's just not enough metal in motorcycles to detect them." Some motorcyclists try to deal with the problem by motioning for a car behind them to pull forward to trip the signal, Richardson said. This puts the biker in danger, forcing the motorcyclist to move too far into the intersection, he said. Scott Kauffman of Portland, Ore., says he has a solution. He has developed a magnetic device he calls the Green Light Trigger that straps onto the motorcycle and causes the traffic light to think a car is there, he said. He's not worried about the changes in state law putting his company, Green Light, out of business. It's still better than running red lights, he said. "You may not need it legally, but they need it from a safety standpoint," he said. Barnett reports for The Greenville News in South Carolina (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-06-10-red-light-laws_N.htm)

I thought it was stupid at first. Just racing with a passenger looked dumb. Until I realized that the passenger played a crucial part in the race. That looks fucking awesome and I'd love to do that.

just give her a set of dishes to do. that should keep her busy until you return.

just get this and call it a day...

Hopefully you kept your receipt. I'm going to come down there this summer and make you go back to the dealer asking for a refund.

Yo-yo Ma.

Most ZX-14s have dicks on them... At least the ones I have seen.

As a result of high gas prices, 1 in 4 of those living in trailer parks now have vehicles worth more than their home.

"Officer I don't know why the man beat the shit out of me... I was just taking gas from my car and going to take it to my sister's car who is parked right over there. As soon as I pulled out the hose from my trunk this random guy starking kicking the shit out of me for no reason. He was foaming at the mouth while yelling curses."

Not sure. Somewhere on the East side, out of the city. Hocking will be too crowded and I'm tired of Hocking anyways. I've got a couple of good routes but am open for suggestions.

I am riding this Sunday (Father's Day) for a few hours in the morning (10 until 2). Post up if you're interested. Remember that this is Father's Day, however. This ride is appropriate for you if: 1) You are a dad (like me) and want to get the hell out of the house for a moment of peace and quiet on YOUR day. 2) Your dad doesn't love you and wants you out of the house for a while. 3) Your dad moved out with another woman and likes her kids better than you. 4) You are hanging out with the pops later in the day. 5) 20 years ago your dad went "to the store to get cigarettes" and you're still waiting for him to come back.

First thing you need to do is get an aftermarket exhaust. BTW, Iron Pony has some sweet models. I always feel like a douche when purchasing them.

I feel bad that the dealer ripped this guy off. His wife is going to take 1/2 of the bike and he's still going to owe money on it.

that bike looks retarded. Just as retarded as a chromed out sportbike.

No, be subtle. Join the other forums and don't say anything bad about him at all. Don't even mention his name. Make smart intelligent posts and even introduce yourself. But put one of his pictures as your avatar.

Nope. He'll chose one of her supporters. He could pick Strickland to wrap up the Ohio vote. I like Evan Bayh (Senator from Indiana). He's a sqweeky clean Senator with foreign policy experience. There are some good Generals that would give him street cred in the foreign policy area too.

Do they even make RCs anymore?

Well, I just ordered a Jardine exhaust slip-on and it cost a bit under $500. This mod you can do for under $50. If it won't damage my bike and adds a few horses, I don't see any reason NOT to do it. That way, instead of spending my money on an exhaust, I'll spend it on a PC III. Cleaner

I saw this video on www.youtube.com and am wondering if it will destroy the bike. Essentially the guy took a drill and drilled a hole inside his exhaust. It completely changed the sound for the better. Will this damage the bike or does it simply violate the emission code? here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkGvVpfieRA

+ 1.... I'd rather discuss why Honda is better than Yamaha and why the GSX-R is better than the ZX-10 bullshit threads.

Although he was elected to the Louisiana State Legislature in 1989, as a political candidate Duke has been largely unsuccessful, losing bids for Governor and the U.S. You're right, I miswrote. He was a former KKK and was elected once but never reelected. I didn't look him up prior to typing.

ummmm... David Duke. He is a self proclaimed racist and has been repeatedly RE-elected to office. He says racist things, admits to being a racist, and writes racists books. So don't say we would hang a politician's pastor if they were white and made racist comments. David Duke makes those comments himself and to show for it he gets reelected. Don't get me wrong, what Mr. Wright said was completely wrong. (you see what I did in that last sentence but lets not get carried away with ourselves and place those hatred filled words upon the Senator from Illinois.