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The TDM900 looks like a cross between a V Strom and a Honda DN-01.
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Anyone else notice that the only big rear end Harley riding people that actually lane split are the 1%er motorcycle club types? And they always manage to split at speeds and with finesse that doesn't seem physically possible with bikes that big?
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Mar 1, 2010 23:56
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Despite the general rider cluelessness we associate with Harleys, some of those guys are really good riders. There was a guy when I took the DMV license test that passed on a huge cruiser with no points off. He's one of those that had clearly been riding forever, just hadn't bothered to go through the trouble to be 'legal'.
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Mar 2, 2010 00:02
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pr0zac posted:Anyone else notice that the only big rear end Harley riding people that actually lane split are the 1%er motorcycle club types? And they always manage to split at speeds and with finesse that doesn't seem physically possible with bikes that big? Yup. Most harley riders I see are hugging the far left side of their lane and looking at me like I'm breaking the law as I split past them, but when I do run into one of them actually splitting, usually they move right along. I hate splitting behind people though, it just adds another thing to watch and track.
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Mar 2, 2010 00:04
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pr0zac posted:Anyone else notice that the only big rear end Harley riding people that actually lane split are the 1%er motorcycle club types? And they always manage to split at speeds and with finesse that doesn't seem physically possible with bikes that big? Yeah, the only two times I saw a harley guy riding like a bat outta hell was this one dude with tats, long hair and an MC on the jacket doing double the speed limit and passing cars on the double yellow. Later I saw another guy from the some club riding just as fast with a viking helmet on. He didn't return my wave.
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Mar 2, 2010 01:22
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My Dad and I were once driving our Buicks in adjacent lanes, at 70km/h around a slight bend, and a dude on a Harley split between us doing what must have been well over 100km/h. I shudder to think how little room he had to spare.
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Mar 2, 2010 02:29
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Random observation: If you need to figure out your speed for some reason (broken/don't trust your speedo etc) newer model Honda Civics are very plentiful and have an extremely easy to read from outside the car speedometer. I used this trick to figure out my CBR929's speedo is off by about 14mph!
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Mar 2, 2010 03:27
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pr0zac posted:Random observation: If you need to figure out your speed for some reason (broken/don't trust your speedo etc) newer model Honda Civics are very plentiful and have an extremely easy to read from outside the car speedometer. I used this trick to figure out my CBR929's speedo is off by about 14mph! Thats good to know I haven't had a speedo on the SV for a good month now. Still haven't ordered the drat part
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Mar 2, 2010 03:40
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pr0zac posted:Random observation: If you need to figure out your speed for some reason (broken/don't trust your speedo etc) newer model Honda Civics are very plentiful and have an extremely easy to read from outside the car speedometer. I used this trick to figure out my CBR929's speedo is off by about 14mph! I found out using one of those roadside radar speed alert things that tell you to slow down that at an indicated speed of 80 mph, the KLR is in fact going just 72 mph 
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Mar 2, 2010 07:27
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pr0zac posted:Random observation: If you need to figure out your speed for some reason (broken/don't trust your speedo etc) newer model Honda Civics are very plentiful and have an extremely easy to read from outside the car speedometer. I used this trick to figure out my CBR929's speedo is off by about 14mph! no kidding! I've noticed this too, even from inside another car. It's almost easier to read their speedo than your own!
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Mar 2, 2010 08:24
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pr0zac posted:Random observation: If you need to figure out your speed for some reason (broken/don't trust your speedo etc) newer model Honda Civics are very plentiful and have an extremely easy to read from outside the car speedometer. I used this trick to figure out my CBR929's speedo is off by about 14mph!
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Mar 2, 2010 09:31
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Linedance posted:no kidding! I've noticed this too, even from inside another car. It's almost easier to read their speedo than your own! People have told me they make cars like that so it's easier for cops to catch you speeding. It's probably not the case, but I'm sure a ticket or two has been issued that way. Priuses...Priui..um...The Prius has them too.
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Mar 2, 2010 13:36
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Gnaghi posted:People have told me they make cars like that so it's easier for cops to catch you speeding. It's probably not the case, but I'm sure a ticket or two has been issued that way. Priuses...Priui..um...The Prius has them too. it's probably more due to it being easier to monitor your speed without taking your eyes off the road. I know the spaceship from the future styling isn't to everyone's taste on those Civics, but it's a very well integrated design from inside to out.
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Mar 2, 2010 14:59
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Add bears to the list of things that will kill you http://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/22713198/detail.html quote:Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Black Bear
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Mar 2, 2010 16:43
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There are bears in Florida? Am I stupid for not knowing this?
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Mar 2, 2010 16:51
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How were bears not already on the list of things that will kill you?
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Mar 2, 2010 19:31
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^^ In Florida? Crocs, sure, old people in huge cars, sure, but bears?
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Mar 2, 2010 20:21
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maybe not that kind of bear... think Key West...
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Mar 2, 2010 20:30
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redscare posted:Add bears to the list of things that will kill you
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Mar 2, 2010 20:55
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redscare posted:Add bears to the list of things that will kill you Have had to dodge more than one black bear riding up to my fav swimming hole. Uncle of mine had a similar experience as that guy only he didn't die and it was a deer. He has no use of the left half of his face, has god only knows how many bits of surgical steel holding him together and because of his limited mobility will never ride again. As for the deer, well, highway speeds and a big touring Harley pretty much tore it in half. This was in Montana and the highway side ditch had grass high enough to completely hide the deer until it stepped right onto the road. Saw the pics once 
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Mar 2, 2010 21:30
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shipwrek posted:Have had to dodge more than one black bear riding up to my fav swimming hole. Uncle of mine had a similar experience as that guy only he didn't die and it was a deer. He has no use of the left half of his face, has god only knows how many bits of surgical steel holding him together and because of his limited mobility will never ride again. As for the deer, well, highway speeds and a big touring Harley pretty much tore it in half. This was in Montana and the highway side ditch had grass high enough to completely hide the deer until it stepped right onto the road. Saw the pics once Yeah but everyone knows that deer are the suicide bombers of the animal kingdom. Black bears don't quite have that same rep. Of course this bear probably wouldn't have killed the rider in question if he'd been wearing a lid, but its Florida, maybe 10% of the people there wear one.
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Mar 2, 2010 22:10
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redscare posted:Yeah but everyone knows that deer are the suicide bombers of the animal kingdom. Black bears don't quite have that same rep. True enough ... although the ones here (BC) would give you the bird if they could instead of getting the gently caress outta the road! Doesn't say which injuries killed the poor soul but you have to wonder. Just reading the comments under the story and I can't believe people still actually defend not wearing a bucket.
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Mar 2, 2010 23:24
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shipwrek posted:True enough ... although the ones here (BC) would give you the bird if they could instead of getting the gently caress outta the road! Doesn't say which injuries killed the poor soul but you have to wonder. Just reading the comments under the story and I can't believe people still actually defend not wearing a bucket. God drat there are some stupid mother fuckers on there. I love SA because I never have to worry about some douche striking up the "Helmets are DANGEROUS!" or "LOUD PIPES SAVE YOUR LYFE" argument. 
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Mar 2, 2010 23:40
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quote:Some dumbass on clickorlando.com posted:  
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Mar 3, 2010 00:04
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redscare posted:Add bears to the list of things that will kill you http://www.gainesville.com/article/20100302/ARTICLES/100309911/1118?Title=Motorcyclist-killed-in-Marion-County-crash-with-bear  And yeah, the Ocala National Forest definitely has bears. MrKatharsis fucked around with this message at 00:30 on Mar 3, 2010 |
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Mar 3, 2010 00:26
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I have questions for Some dumbass: So, you have to specifically ride a 'good ole American' Harley to know this? Does this work for International Harley riders? How much of the Harley needs to be made in the US for this to apply? What if I was a Chinese female riding a Harley made in the US through northern Italy? Are you protesting cars? What colour is the sky for you? *sigh* On to better things ... I was wondering how many of you ride in charity runs and if so, for what? I am riding in the Vancouver BC ride for life later this year. Was wondering if there are any goons out there who'd care to ride along (I know, I know I already started a thread for that) but also looking for other relatively local rides I might enjoy a ride too and participate in.
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Mar 3, 2010 00:32
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Z3n posted:God drat there are some stupid mother fuckers on there. I love SA because I never have to worry about some douche striking up the "Helmets are DANGEROUS!" or "LOUD PIPES SAVE YOUR LYFE" argument. During an accident, it is *critical* that your brain have a means of escape from the pressures being exerted on your skull. A helmet contains your brain, and prevents it from finding a natural path into the open air.
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Mar 3, 2010 00:48
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The bear probably overtook him, then merged into him.
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Mar 3, 2010 01:22
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I've watched a guy in Iowa ride around with his helmet on his arm. He must of ripped it off the second he crossed the bridge or was planning on crossing it later in the ride
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Mar 3, 2010 02:01
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Ola posted:The bear probably overtook him, then merged into him. 
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Mar 3, 2010 02:20
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another dumbass posted:A friend of mine years ago was driving a Bronco. He fell asleep , over corrected and was thrown from the car, landed face down on the road, the truck landed on top of him and skidded him down the street. Nothing was going to save the guy. I can think of one. A seatbelt. The comments just reassert the fact that Florida is full of loving retards. So once again: 
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Mar 3, 2010 02:45
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Gnaghi posted:People have told me they make cars like that so it's easier for cops to catch you speeding. It's probably not the case, but I'm sure a ticket or two has been issued that way. Priuses...Priui..um...The Prius has them too. That is loving retarded.
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Mar 3, 2010 04:41
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Zool posted:That is loving retarded. Officer looks in the window of the civic and sees....70 in a 70, checks his own (carefully calibrated, so he can use radar while moving) speed and sees...67?
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Mar 3, 2010 07:06
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lancemantis posted:I've watched a guy in Iowa ride around with his helmet on his arm. He must of ripped it off the second he crossed the bridge or was planning on crossing it later in the ride The only reason people in quincy buy a helmet is so they can cross the bridge for cheap gas and smokes. This city makes me sad on so many levels
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Mar 3, 2010 07:28
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cops just gonna sit behind the guy, watch his own calibrated speedo and then book him on that.
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Mar 3, 2010 10:07
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Jabs posted:Doubly so, considering how many people report that their speedometer reads *high* when cross referenced with a known good source (roadside radar, etc.)
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Mar 3, 2010 13:18
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I heard the companies collaborate with the NEW WORLD ORDER to make speedos inaccurate so that they get a cut of the profits made from speeding tickets from the world government. By the way, have you guys seen a movie called loose change?
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Mar 3, 2010 19:21
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Slim Pickens posted:I heard the companies collaborate with the NEW WORLD ORDER to make speedos inaccurate so that they get a cut of the profits made from speeding tickets from the world government.  
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Mar 3, 2010 19:42
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I'm too lazy to collect the pictures on this slow connection but how does a Desmosedici trike strike you? http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-desmosedici-rr-trike-concept/#more-8986 Probably badly. Edit: Vagina.
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Spiffness posted:I'm too lazy to collect the pictures on this slow connection but how does a Desmosedici trike strike you? At least it is the correct kind of trike.
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