redkow97

$100 for mine. beacon included.

You take your victim as you find them. Do a quick google search for "eggshell skull law suit." If you have that weird brittle bone disease, and I bump you in a manner that wouldn't hurt a healthy person, I'm still liable for all the resulting injuries, even though they're atypically extreme. I don't like that rule, but that's the precedent. Personally, I do think people have a duty to protect themselves from foreseeable injuries and other risks. Wearing a helmet would be such a responsibility in this case. Wearing a yellow t-shirt warning people that you have brittle bone disease would be a reasonable prcaution for such a person as well. At least give people a chance to be on notice that extra caution is required around you... People afford the elderly and babies extra caution because it's obvious they need it. Does/should a motorcycle signal the same?

As you said, it would be a jury's call as to whether or not that was a foreseeable and waivable occurrence. Is that what I consented to when I signed the form? Realistically, no defendant would ever admit that their motive for the hasty move was so a race could continue. If that came out via a witness, then the track would look like they were trying to cover up the alleged order, and a jury wouldn't like that. Racing is dangerous enough without adding in further, unnecessary risks. I assume the track would settle rather than risk losing a big case. And the plaintiff would likely hire an attorney on a contingent fee agreement, so they have nothing to lose by going to court.

perhaps some of us are taking for granted that everyone knows what the tire numbers mean... 120/70/17 is a 120 millimeter wide tire, and the "height" of the tire is 70% of that 120 millimeters. so stick a decimal point in front of the second number, and then multiply it by the first number .70 x 120mm = 84mm of tire height on a 120/70, versus 72mm on a 120/60 tire. the last number is the rim size (in inches), and that had better match stock, or you're going to have a hell of a time mounting them... I don't know why they use inches and millimeters in the same sizing convention, but that's how it works.

"negligence" and "gross negligence" are tricky terms. You can usually waive a party's liability for negligence, like the ambulance accidentally running you over when they come to rescue you. That's a foreseeable risk. But if it happens because the ambulance driver is drunk, then that escalates to gross negligence, and no waiver is going to protect the track. The bottom line is that I trust the Mid-Ohio staff to do their best to protect and help injured riders. IF they accidentally do more harm than good, the waiver protects them from lawsuits. If they're fucktards (legal term) and do something far beyond the foreseeable scope of consent, then the waiver becomes useless in front of a jury. It's all about what a jury finds reasonable to waive. The medical staff tripping while attempting to help is one thing. Being drunk on the job, or lying about their qualifications is another.

http://www.ex-500.com/index.php/topic,37359.0.html full thread

given that the second number in the tire is a percentage of the width, you're talking about a 10% change in your side-wall height, based on a 120mm tire. So 12 milimeters shorter, and a proportionate change in profile. As someone else said, the profile change may make the bike feel a bit more sluggish to turn-in, but if your front tire is already worn, the change may not even be that noticeable. a 120/70 near the end of its life is more like a 120/62 or so anyway... What I think the bigger deal might be is that you've essentially moved your forks in the triples by 12mm, because the smaller tire is lowering your axle. THAT could feel quite significant compared to the appropriate stock setting. So slide the forks down a centimeter if you can. Or you might just like the raised rear feel, which would combat some of the slow turn-in issues caused by a rounder profile tire. going from 120/70 to 120/60 isn't nearly as problematic as the opposite change. Some bikes will have the front tire rubbing the fender with that extra 1.2 cm of height.

(damnit... I'll have to find a link that works for the picture. It's a stamped Nazi emblem on the engine block.)

Even when the weight reduction or horsepower increase costs you money, it's only costing you money ONCE. Race gas costs you money every time you fill the tank. Like Mary said, if you're racing really competitively and want to use race fuel when the stakes are particularly high, then that's cool, but I would have 2 separate maps programmed, and use the "89 octane" map whenever possible, and the "race fuel" map only when necessary. Also like Mary said, it's never really "necessary" to use race gas at a track day... If the 750 isn't powerful enough, look into liter bikes.

100% agree. Race fuel makes an expensive sport far more expensive. IF you can justify the "need" for more horsepower, I would look at other means first. Really, weight loss is the absolute best mod you can make. Hp only makes you faster on the gas. Weight loss makes you faster in the turns as well. Start cutting down the wiring harness and sub frame, etc.

guy on another forum has been hired to get a "1937" BMW running for the owner. During disassembly, he found that the bike was actually a 1938. This is one of the other stamps he found on the engine case

Not unless you want to buy a new frame. I mean, you're welcome to try, and I will hand you the WI title with the bike, but I donj't think it would be an easy process.

great bikes. The original SV650, and before its time. They didn't sell that great when they were new, but now have a following of quite devoted owners. A guy I sublet to in college bought one for $600, and that is the reason I started looking into bikes. "$600, and it goes 0-60 how quick?!" I think they're good looking bikes too. Only draw-back is that it will be a bit hard to find parts, and I would be shocked if the SV650 isn't more powerful, and less noodly in the chassis.

isn't that a Monday?

I should never have looked up the specs on the speed triple. As soon as my track bike sells, we need to have a talk Mike...

A lawyer will argue the facts in a manner that suits their client's position. If you're carrying the 4" blade on the leatherman, and I'm prosecuting you, then it's obviously a weapon. If you're carrying the 4" blade and I'm your defense attorney, then it's obviously a tool that was necessary for you to have on you. Furthermore, your intent was to carry a tool and not a weapon. Etc. The law is rarely cut and dry, or we wouldn't need trials (or attorneys for that matter). As general advice though, avoid carrying a blade that is larger than 2.5 inches, if that's what the statute says. If the ORC doesn't define "deadly weapon" or set a length on a blade that is capable of inflicting deadly force, then the US code would certainly be persuasive authority on the subject. The answer to most questions like this is "use your head."

I suppose that's a matter of perspective. The GSXR will definitely have a lot more potential for faster laps, but that doesn't mean a given rider will be faster or have more fun. In that regard, the GSXR could be "disappointing." there is something to be said for not being super sore at the end of the day, and definitely for monster torque.

yeah, I actually graduated with her brother, but she saw my name on my card and said, "you worked with my cousin Sean!" That's also true, but I had long forgotten they were cousins. A couple of friends and I used to go to GLBC every friday for lunch in the summer, and then just not leave until the dinner crowd showed up. That's how I used my vacation time before I was dating my wife. haha. Anyway, Leigh knew who we were from high school, but then hanging out for 5 or 6 hours every week got us to the point where she'd forget to put a few beers on our tab, and will occasionally bring us Christmas Ale during Browns tailgates before it's officially on sale. The employees get the bottles where the labels are crooked, or the bottle isn't full enough, etc. Sweet gig. I haven't seen here there lately, but I hope she's still working.

I have shot a bow in the past, but my experience is limited to 8th grade gym I would like to pick up an inexpensive 50# recurve and just mess around in my yard. My wife's boss is into compound bows, so she offered to find me something. I'm finding her a bike (her boyfriend rides, but his shadow is like 1300cc or something, and she's afraid of it)

and they can't block ALL of E.4th from the prospect side. There is a garage for the apartments that they have to allow access to. My sister-in-law used to live on the corner of E4th and Prospect, above whatever bar is in there now...

during the day it's not too difficult to find a metered spot, but after 6 or 7, a lot of it becomes valet zones.

i guess it was only a 90 day ban, or the ban calendar got messed up when Ben had the site down for maintenance a few weeks back(?) Honestly, I don't think it hurts any of us, or OhioRiders.net for him to be around. Yes, if some outsider came here and found his posts, they would likely be offended ...but if they read our responses to his idiocy, it's not like any of us, or the site as a whole come off looking bad. That's why I don't understand why the Junkies tolerate him.

198 novice doesn't bring up anyone that close to Ohio... At least not with WERA.

I don't believe they do shock springs, but as you noted, the fork springs are considerably less expensive than alternatives, and I really don't see how one spring is any better or worse than another... The weight is what matters. Setting sag is stupid simple once you know how to do it... Having 3 people is really essential though. I had no clue how to do it until a friend of mine enlisted my help at the track. Basically your baseline is just a tad softer for street use versus track. But you'll want to err on the side of "a little too stiff" if you're not geared up when you sit on the bike, or if you travel with luggage often. Anyway, as someone else said, it really does help the bike feel more planted. It eliminates most of the "pogo" effect and wallowing you feel through the turns. I mean, crap suspension is still crap suspension if your bike is old and the shock is tired, but having the preload set properly for your weight makes the best of a potentially bad situation. On newer bikes, it makes an even bigger difference though.

I was just about to bring up this point. Ryan, I don't know if you're a dealer for RaceTech, or whomever, but SonicSprings are very affordable for those who would want/need to respring forks. Sonics are generally $10-$20 cheaper than Racetechs, and their spring-rate calculator is really helpful. http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/calculate_spring_rate.php I have had this in all 3 of my bikes and was really really happy with their customer service. I basically emailed them for general mechanical advice, and they walked me through the preload stuff on my EX (which requires cutting spacers, because there is no preload adjustment on the forks). Anyway, it's something people could consider, and swapping fork oil and upgrading springs is easy with the right equipment, and it makes a HUGE difference in braking. much less nose-dive if your bike was previously under-sprung.