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Uthor posted:I'm surprised by the ammount of "Look Out for Motorcycles" signs I see around Central IL. I see it on lots of cars (including cop cars) and big banners here and there. I'd get a bumper sticker, but it's yellow and doesn't match my car. Down here they had them at almost every major intersection where there was someplace to put the banners without them obstructing the motorist's view of the corners. I was pleasantly surprised. How did the traffic near campus treat you? That's the only part of town I avoid like the plague. Everywhere else is pretty good around here.
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Pvt. Public posted:Down here they had them at almost every major intersection where there was someplace to put the banners without them obstructing the motorist's view of the corners. I was pleasantly surprised. How did the traffic near campus treat you? That's the only part of town I avoid like the plague. Everywhere else is pretty good around here. I didn't go through campus like I thought I would. My buddy lives west of I-57 off of Bradely. I didn't have any problems riding around except for everyone driving slow. Chi-town everyone drives fast and cuts you off, but I'm so used to it, I'm never surprised.
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Full article It runs linux 
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jdonz posted:Full article For 38 miles. Article posted:3 different batteries will be offered, with 11kWh being the biggest one (it should give the bike a range of at least 38 miles I think i'll pass on that one, thanks.
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Doctor Zero posted:Everybody's a biker same as you no matter how dorky and uncool they are. I used to believe this, turns out some people are bikers and some people just own motorbikes.
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ReelBigLizard posted:I used to believe this, turns out some people are bikers and some people just own motorbikes. I just own a motorcycle. I try not to identify myself by the poo poo I own.
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Nov 7, 2009 02:13
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ReelBigLizard posted:I used to believe this, turns out some people are bikers and some people just own motorbikes. Well, you do have to ride. Garage queens don't count.
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Nov 7, 2009 02:33
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Maybe you ride. I just start mine up and rev it anytime someone comes over. Those straight pipes sound bad as gently caress.
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Who needs to ride when you can just trailer it to bike shows, maybe win a dyno shootout or two. You're just jealous because you can't afford it 
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Slim Pickens posted:Maybe you ride. I just start mine up and rev it anytime someone comes over. Those straight pipes sound bad as gently caress. Before I learned to ride, I always wondered why bikes had to be revved all the time when they stop at a light or something. Then I found out the truth. 
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So I don't know anything about bikes but this seems like it might be a bit loud
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Nov 7, 2009 08:21
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destructo posted:So I don't know anything about bikes but this seems like it might be a bit loud Safest bike ever made when paired with a leather cap and goggles.
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Nov 7, 2009 09:26
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lancemantis posted:Who needs to ride when you can just trailer it to bike shows, maybe win a dyno shootout or two. You're just jealous because you can't afford it
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Nov 7, 2009 12:17
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destructo posted:So I don't know anything about bikes but this seems like it might be a bit loud Those pipes look like they're only a foot long, so yeah, probably pretty loud. I'm more surprised the dude didn't go with a hard tail though. Nice looking bike, still. Those are carburetors on the back, by the way. Also, gently caress Harley riders for the 40th time.
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Web cartoons. They're not all that funny, but I liked the tire changing one. http://sportbikefunnies.com/
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Retarded Pimp posted:Web cartoons. They're not all that funny, but I liked the tire changing one. "Ride it like... the chics are waiting"  ????
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Nov 7, 2009 17:12
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Doctor Zero posted:"Ride it like... the chics are waiting" That says "chics are watching"
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Boat posted:That says "chics are watching" Oh. well that makes sense ... ok no it doesn't.
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Retarded Pimp posted:Web cartoons. They're not funny at all, but I liked the tire changing one. fixed. which is weird. I always assumed you had to have a sense of humor to ride these things. just goes to show. something.
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Yeah, those are about as side-splittingly hilarious as any other web comic. You see, you see... haw haw haw, there's OIL there, so he AVOIDS the oil!!!! Heh heh heh
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sigtrap posted:Yeah, those are about as side-splittingly hilarious as any other web comic. Not true, I've almost laughed at Penny Arcade before. Not a risk with this poo poo. I bought a shirt though, and the limited signed print.
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But that's your fault, you just don't get XKCD. If you actually get XKCD it's hilarious*. I've never read XKCD.
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Ola posted:Achewood isn't funny either. 
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Doctor Zero posted:Achewood isn't funny either. seconded. Those teddy bear things put me off. They remind me of a rotten apply-headed pilgrim I made in kindergarten with googley eyes for a bizarre class project, which, upon reflection, sounds weirder than it was at the time.
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Nov 9, 2009 19:12
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This guy should be illustrating boring training manuals.
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Nov 9, 2009 19:25
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Please note; before you die, you may feel surprised. This is normal.
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Nov 9, 2009 19:59
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Oh God, it's even better than I'd hoped. I am officially in loving trouble.     And a snazzy intro video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzM-eDhyVkY
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Nov 9, 2009 21:33
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*drools all over self like a retard* I WANT. NOW. *checks wallet* aww 
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That beak is awesome. Looks like an eagle from the side, and a Battlemech from the front. It's kind of a shame that just managing to get on it would likely be akin to visiting the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde for me.
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gently caress me, that manages to be uglier than the previous Multistrada. It's like a Venetian plague doctor with Downs got his nose cut in half.
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I'm withholding judgement until I see one in person. There are some gorgeous bikes that just don't photograph well.
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I don't know I mean venetian plague doctor, wouldn't that be taken as a compliment? Either way I'd be all over it if I wasn't barely making the rent as it is.
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Z3n posted:I'm withholding judgement until I see one in person. There are some gorgeous bikes that just don't photograph well. I'm putting my nerd rage on hold for the same reason. It looks better than the Multistrada and featurewise it has everything I want in a bike. Plus Ducati sexiness of course.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Agc9NInB158 Ok, featurewise this bike is off the charts. 150 hp in sport or touring mode, 100 hp on urban / endure mode plus abs and traction control. some blawg posted:As expected, the base model will feature 50mm Marzocchi forks, while the “S” models get an upgrade via Öhlins suspension. The “S” models will also sport more carbon fiber. Riders can adjust the DES, ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTS), and engine maps all from the handle bars. So basically I'm all "yeah it's ugly but dammit this is one fine bike" then suddenly I remember "haha you can't afford this at all". So yeah, problem solved. edit: this will probably hover around $40K in Norway.
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ranathari posted:gently caress me, that manages to be uglier than the previous Multistrada. It's like a Venetian plague doctor with Downs got his nose cut in half. Thank god, I thought I was looking at the wrong bike or going crazy.
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Doctor Zero posted:And a snazzy intro video. I imagine changing ride modes / locations every time you turned off your blinker could get old.
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