redkow97

As they should. Is that your insurance co, or the driver's? Either way, they should be kissing your ass to keep/steal you as a client.

And people think lawyers are what's wrong with the legal system...

the color options really only change the trim color. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/14/67/906/44937/ITEM/Icon-Compound-Mesh-Jacket.aspx?SITEID=Google_Icon_Compound_Mesh_Jacket&WT.mc_ID=10001&WT.srch=1&esvt=GOUSe340964589&esvx=None&esvadt=999999-0-4027681-1&esvid=400074&gclid=CIrSm8z6sbcCFRNk7AodPRMA5g

Glad you're okay. That's what's most important. Assuming her insurance company covers his bike, and his injuries are superficial, what would he sue to recover?

just to clarify, your insurance company does not HAVE to pursue legal action. They can pay your claim (minus deductable) and call it a day. If you're made whole, you can't force them to sue State Farm. that said, if they do sue state farm rather than paying your claim, YOU are the client, not the insurance company. As such, YOU are the ultimate decision maker when it comes to whether or not you want to accept a settlement, or keep pursuing litigation. It's one of the few conflicts of interest that the legal system tolerates (you're in charge, but your insurance co. is footing the legal bills). That generally motivates your company to pay your claim, then sue the other insurer themselves, and avoid having you control their litigation budget. (in the latter scenario, they're attempting to recover funds they have paid you, rather than recover funds FOR you).

I wonder if the pro riders will give feedback/advice on gearing. For the road course, that could make a significant difference. Even for quarter mile, with a high enough horsepower bike, gearing could eliminate a shift, and cut a lot of time. Also might eliminate wheel-spin, or the propensity to wheelie uncontrolably. I used to watch "pass time" late at night, and one guy had a Hayabusa with 270+ horsepower (maybe a lot more. I can't recall). In that tune, he said it was "unrideable" for a 130 lbs. racer. He was more like 215, and it was still a handful...

Yes and no. Have you noticed his name is on EVERYTHING since LOST was big? I question how much input he actually has on the show as far as day-to-day decisions. I'm sure he has input on the total plot arc, but beyond that, I'm betting they just stick his name on shit for the "brand recognition." I've watched the show from the start, and I like it, but I almost feel like they explained things too quickly. Obviously this season will end with them turning the power back on... It's just a matter of how long that lasts.

They're having pro-riders for liability reasons. You can't put a bunch of wildcard street riders on a drag strip, let alone a road course, and tell them "go as fast as you can" without trouble.

Not if you short-shift it. Frankly, the roadcourse is the one that is easy to throw away. The same bike could legitimately win the 1/4 mile, the dyno shootout, and the top-speed run. It's unlikely that the bike that wins the roadcourse will win anything else. I'd enter a busa with a nitrous system or a turbo or something. Just don't hit the button on the road course, and/or stay out of the boost. They're not ideal track bikes, but they can definitely handle pretty well compared to a true drag bike. The horsepower shootout isn't all that interesting to me though. It should be power:weight.

That generation ZX6/ZZR is eligible for vintage racing. According to that crowd, the only real difference between them (other than bodywork for the various years) is that the ZX6 had mildly better suspension. I'm talking stiffer forks, and probably slightly better shock/fork internals when the ZZR was built down to a price-point below the ZX6. Engines should be identical.

based on the other F4's on CL, I think you're fine asking $3500 ...but I think those bikes are overpriced. There's a guy asking $3k for the same bike with almost double the mileage yours has, and another guy asking $3500 for an F4 (mileage not listed) with a 10" stretch. Put $2800 - $3700 in the price range on CL, and see what your competition is at the $3500 price-point. You're not going to get a lot of people who simply MUST have an F4. In fact, in a weird way, it almost hurts your resale value that the F4i was available shortly thereafter.

Your bike's clean and sounds well maintained ...but its value is determined at least in part by what ELSE can be had for $2400 Go on CL and set $2400 as your max price (and do 1800 or some thing as your minimum to avoid a bunch of parts results). That's your competition. It doesn't matter how nice your bike is if they (think they) can get a better deal on another bike that's newer, more powerful, etc. Or, if I'm speaking for myself, I don't want to pay even $2200 for a bike that's 16 years old. I don't want a pristine 16 yr old bike, I want one that's been laid down, and I can pick up for $500.

three words: big bore kit.

pinch bolts are one of the things I try to always break out the torque wrench for. Correct torque is usually not nearly as tight as you'd think. For the axle, and the forks.

I have never instructed for any track-based activity, nor did I ever claim to. I also never said there wasn't a difference, but I still flatly disagree with the idea that "control riders" are only out there to "control" and not also instruct. I have been instructed on many occassions by countless control riders. That's how I became friends with them. They observed my riding, passed me, showed me what I was doing wrong, and then waved me by to make sure I was getting it. Then after the session, they stop at the exit of hot-pit and talked to me about things, and instructed me further. Many times they would even tell me to come back to their pit setup, so we could talk more (in the shade, and without helmets). Just because there isn't a "classroom curriculum" doesn't mean there isn't teaching going on.

I relayed a factual account of a first-hand experience I had with STT at a trackday at Gingerman. All I've heard from Brian, Craig, and Brandon is "I've never actually ridden with NESBA, but I heard _________." Furthermore, virtually all of my posts have been in response to the NESBA-bashing that started on page 1 of this thread. I didn't show up asserting that NESBA was the best, or anyone else was worse. The comment I made regarding the slowest NESBA CR's being faster than the slowest instructors with other orgs was premised with "IMHO," so clearly my OPINION, and not to be construed as a fact. I will whole-heartedly agree with you that each org runs things a bit differently, and as a result, there are pros and cons to each method. What I will continually dispute are assertions, phrased as fact, that are simply incorrect. The notion that Control Riders aren't instructing riders on how to improve is wrong. The notion that NESBA staff only allows their friends to move to the Advanced group is wrong. The OP asked a question. All I'm trying to do is ensure he gets correct information in the responses given.

which orgs did I bash? Quote me on it. I've ridden with NESBA, WERA, and MotoSeries within the last year or so. I probably would have ridden with STT last season too, but I didn't get up to Michigan.

I think your analogy is highly flawed. I can call two different people an "automotive technician," or "mechanic," but they're still doing basically the same job. They're also doing things that their title does not say at all, but that are implied (like test-driving the vehicle after a repair). I can't believe so much is being made over the term "control rider." I can promise you that "control riders" do plenty of instructing, or coaching, or teaching, or whatever else you want to call it.

And you've done how many days with NESBA? A name is just a name. The CR shirts say "FOLLOW ME" on the back for fuck's sake! Yes, they will pull slower riders off-line at times to control traffic in "B" group, but then they show the slower rider how to get faster. That's instructing.

I stopped reading your manifesto when you claimed control riders are just babysitters and not instructors. That's just plain wrong. Their first job is to make sure everyone is obeying the rules and riding in a safe manner, but that generally happens THROUGH instruction. If NESBA CR's aren't doing any instruction, then I must have learned virtually everything I know about riding on my own. That's ridiculous. It's also clear that you know very little about me. How many "Advanced" trackdays have I done? I've lost count. Maybe 10 or so with NESBA. I cut back my trackday schedule when I started racing. With STT? Maybe 4 or 5 days in Advanced, although I don't recall if some of the Mid-Ohio dates were while STT was still running there. STT once bumped me up during registration at Gingerman, because "I" was overbooked by 20 riders (many from this site were there), and my bike was safety wired. Because that's why you should be moved up to Advanced... It turned out to be a blessing, as I was probably faster than half the "A" group registrants anyway. With MotoSeries? Again, I'm not sure. Probably 8 or so Advanced trackdays over the last couple of years, and a couple of race weekends when I could swing the coin. I'm not claiming to know everything about any of the orgs mentioned, but I know what I have experienced. You're the one making incorrect statements (or at least incorrect implications) about me, and what I know. As for "my boyfriend" Brad, I believe you're wrong about that as well, but I'll have to check if he's run a :57 at BeaveRun. "needs to step up his game at Nelson." I believe he'd say, "I need to step up my game everywhere. That's what it's all about."

I'm all about vinegar ...just not until AFTER you've received the product.

you can fill out their "mutt-match" application too, and they'll look for a shepherd mix for you. Just be prepared to explain why you live in Columbus, but are applying here. That will raise red-flags with the staff. They're going to think "this guy has surrendered dogs in Franklin County shelters, and none of the local rescues will let him adopt."

It wouldn't surprise me if a lot of (all of?) the staff were out racing Saturday and Sunday. Definitely follow-up, just be nice. You attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

Fill out what you're comfortable with. They'll contact you. At least they better. The dogs need you more than you need the dog. http://secondhandmutts.org/adoption/ We have Dodger as a house guest right now

Don't let it dissuade you. My wife is on the board of directors for Secondhand Mutts (www.secondhandmutts.org), and handles all the adoption applications and coordinates the foster homes. The medical history stuff sounds a little crazy, but SHM asks for $150-$250 (younger dogs are more, senior dogs are less), and "reserves the right" to do home visits, and all the other crap you mentioned. ...but they rarely actually DO any of that. When we adopted our first secondhand mutt, the "home visit" consisted of them asking "do you have a fenced in yard? no? Okay, so you know you can't leave the dog unattended on a lead, right? Okay. Oh, you intend to fence in the yard in the spring? Okay cool. That's great." The president of the rescue finally did our "home visit" 3 years later when we hosted a volunteer event at our house. She was like, "oh yeah. You guys are adopting a second dog, right? You're good." (we got Kramer a few weeks later). They're just trying ot weed out (and scare off) idiots, cover a portion of their costs, and make sure people aren't abusing the dogs. You're fine. If they're giving you a hard time, I can recommend a number of adoptable secondhand mutts!