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Not to ... denigrate this or anything. But what do motorcycles have to do with the conservative who pretended to be a cop and killed a bunch of people?
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TheCosmicMuffet posted:Not to ... denigrate this or anything. But what do motorcycles have to do with the conservative cop who got a little overzealous? Well, motorcycles always do rallies to support things. And he wasn't a cop and what he did was just a little overzealous? Really? dr cum patrol esq fucked around with this message at 20:15 on Jul 29, 2011 |
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Jul 29, 2011 20:10
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edited, nothing to see here.
Ola fucked around with this message at 22:51 on Jul 29, 2011 |
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Jul 29, 2011 20:14
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Sorry. Edited. \/\/ 'Went crazy' seemed inadequate. TheCosmicMuffet fucked around with this message at 20:24 on Jul 29, 2011 |
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Jul 29, 2011 20:17
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TheCosmicMuffet posted:Not to ... denigrate this or anything. But what do motorcycles have to do with the conservative cop who got a little overzealous? Quoting for the dumbest post I've ever seen on SA in my 8 years (  ) here.
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Jul 29, 2011 20:20
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frozenphil posted:These questions are hilarious. I hope my feedback as someone who thinks most cruisers look like poo poo and would never buy one helps them out! I picked the ninjette as my favorite and I love their descriptions of rev ranges. High is also known as "where I rev to start moving".
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Jul 29, 2011 20:25
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nsaP posted:I picked the ninjette as my favorite and I love their descriptions of rev ranges. High is also known as "where I rev to start moving". HAH! I did the same thing. I'm pretty sure people who consider the Ninja 250 their favorite bike aren't really the core customers for Indian Motorcycles.
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Jul 29, 2011 20:35
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http://goadventuress.com/quote:Adventuress is a passionate skin car brand for women who ride that provides protection and rejuvenation for skin, giving women confidence and peace of mind as they enjoy the open road. For when that women in your life just can't go out without the freedom of an open face helmet and her cute little cheeks get chapped. Also, Cosmic, I don't think that word means what you think it means.
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Jul 29, 2011 20:35
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Armyman25 posted:http://www.firsthandresearch.com/BikeSurvey/Start.asp?ID=256  Ha, please, its a Bandit 1200  And since when is 3500-5000 considered "High RPMs" Basically that survey is "How can we best copy Harley without actually making Harleys". Terrible.
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Jul 29, 2011 20:43
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n8r posted:Go do it you'll have fun. Yeah, I think it's worth it for a day of watching vintage racing and 20 minutes on a track for a total of $18. The day I'm planning on is the 14th, anyone else feel like going?
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Jul 29, 2011 20:58
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nsaP posted:I picked the ninjette as my favorite and I love their descriptions of rev ranges. High is also known as "where I rev to start moving". I ride a 600cc four-cylinder. It starts lugging below 3500rpm. I wonder if their questionnaire will let me input my diesel car, since that seems to be what their rev ranges are meant for
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Jul 29, 2011 21:12
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Ola posted:Am at work, was out on the sidewalk having a smoke when the biggest motorcycle convoy I've ever seen in the city roared past - in memory of last week's terrorist attack. They blocked the intersections like cop bikes, wish I could've joined in. Didn't have a camera on me then, wish I'd filmed the rear end in a top hat who insisted on walking across because his signal was green even though he could see hundreds of bikes not stopping. He yelled at one stopped bike, noticed the Hell's Angels logo and walked away. Well, I'm glad you brought it up first. It was a bit peculiar having this episode remain unspoken here, knowing where you hail from--even if gearheads can be sort of an apolitical bunch. I probably would have stepped on my tongue too trying to appoint myself spokesperson to convey sympathies from this side of the pond--nevertheless, we hope you've seen your last skindiving psychopath, but just to be on the safe side, get those police to cowboy up. Believe it or not, bikers occasionally convene for reasons that are more important than barbecue ribs and a Poison tribute band.
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Jul 29, 2011 21:22
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Marv Hushman posted:Believe it or not, bikers occasionally convene for reasons that are more important than barbecue ribs and a Poison tribute band. You are perilously close to losing your H.O.G. card with bold statements like that.
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Jul 29, 2011 21:26
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Marv Hushman posted:Believe it or not, bikers occasionally convene for reasons that are more important than barbecue ribs and a Poison tribute band. Kid Rock is definitely a pretty big deal.
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Jul 29, 2011 21:27
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Team Marv.
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Jul 29, 2011 21:28
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Marv Hushman posted:Well, I'm glad you brought it up first. It was a bit peculiar having this episode remain unspoken here, knowing where you hail from--even if gearheads can be sort of an apolitical bunch. I probably would have stepped on my tongue too trying to appoint myself spokesperson to convey sympathies from this side of the pond--nevertheless, we hope you've seen your last skindiving psychopath, but just to be on the safe side, get those police to cowboy up. I'm glad someone brought it up, even if the fact that we're all just internet buddies makes it difficult to express our sympathy over what a horrible thing happened. I'm usually the one spewing words all over the place, but I have real difficulty with stuff like this, so please understand my brevity is out of a lack of ability to translate feelings to words, and not a lack of feeling.
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Z3n posted:I'm glad someone brought it up, even if the fact that we're all just internet buddies makes it difficult to express our sympathy over what a horrible thing happened. I'm usually the one spewing words all over the place, but I have real difficulty with stuff like this, so please understand my brevity is out of a lack of ability to translate feelings to words, and not a lack of feeling. Same here, I still just don't know how to put my reaction into the proper words. For all the poo poo we give each other, Scandinavia is a pretty tight-knit bunch. Norway and Denmark in particular have a brotherhood that stretches back to the beginnings of recorded history and before. That terrible day, we were all Norwegians. Proud, unyielding in the face of pure evil. We will not seek revenge, will not seek blood. But we will seek justice. Team Norway.
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Phat_Albert posted:
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Jul 29, 2011 22:10
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KozmoNaut posted:Same here, I still just don't know how to put my reaction into the proper words. I posted this on facebook, but with current events in this thread I think I'll post it here too. It's not too politic-y, but it does sum up the difference between America and Norway in the face of an act of terrorism pretty well. tl;dr: Norway has handled these attacks with aplomb, like America used to. http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/glenn_greenwald/2011/07/28/norway
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Jul 29, 2011 22:15
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Thanks for the regards guys. I did consider posting in here as it certainly is its own little community. I suppose many subforums have the same. There was a massive thread in GBS, I posted a bit in there.
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Jul 29, 2011 22:21
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frozenphil posted:I posted this on facebook, but with current events in this thread I think I'll post it here too. It's not too politic-y, but it does sum up the difference between America and Norway in the face of an act of terrorism pretty well. quote:“The Norwegian response to violence is more democracy, more openness and greater political participation,” Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg insisted at a news conference. . . . I dream of a day when America can handle terrorism with the courage and conviction that Norway does. We know that this is the correct solution, and that changing your behavior, that allowing the terrorism to interfere with the process of progressive thought and tolerance is letting them win, but we lack the conviction to stand up for that. Ola, I think in a lot of ways CA is it's own little world on SA...we're glad to have the chance to support our own.
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Z3n posted:I dream of a day when America can handle terrorism with the courage and conviction that Norway does. We know that this is the correct solution, and that changing your behavior, that allowing the terrorism to interfere with the process of progressive thought and tolerance is letting them win, but we lack the conviction to stand up for that. "Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger." -- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials
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frozenphil posted:tl;dr: Norway has handled these attacks with aplomb, like America used to. I don't think the Canadian government would have the strength of will to do that. I know we didn't back in the 70s, when Trudeau - "Just watch me" - suspended habeus corpus in response to Quebec Separatist terrorism.
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I think I now have what just might be America's only XR1200 with a Givi top case (I'm sure there's a couple floatin around Europe).
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Jul 30, 2011 04:27
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So are these deals gap people that treat it like a racetrack just like personal friends of all of the cops there or something? I know you can get away with a lot police wise riding backroads but still, you're going to get nailed eventually... especially when you're riding a loving straight up race bike on the street. BlackMK4 fucked around with this message at 08:09 on Jul 30, 2011 |
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Jul 30, 2011 07:28
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Phat_Albert posted:Basically that survey is "How can we best copy Harley without actually making Harleys". Terrible. For some reason, I expected an article and decided that I didn't want to spend the time just to find out what engines they plan on using. It would be awesome if they would make an homage to their earlier four cylinder bike, but I imagine that the options were mostly v-twins, is that right? The last time Indian was revived, they did have a unique look, but still not too far from the harley idea.
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Jul 30, 2011 17:09
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I'm not too good with this stuff either, so I'll just say that it's a horrible tragedy what happened and it is truly amazing how the government up there can handle even the worst of things with a cool head and a caring heart. Norway really seems to set the standard for how a country should be run.
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I was absolutely humbled by the way the Norweigan government responded to it. Just 100% pure, honest, responsible and intelligent. Leading people the way they should be led, instead of pandering to base fears and stoking outrage for ulterior motives. On motorcyclical matters: this is probably a long shot, but can anyone recommend a good bike-focused mechanic in Melbourne? I only recently discovered that getting a vehicle serviced at a dealership is like flushing money down the toilet.
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Jul 31, 2011 14:16
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As much as I hate to say it, you're probably going to have ask on Netrider about that. Go there only to ask that, find a good workshop then never return to that godforsaken forum again.
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Well guys, I am back from my little trek, so thanks for the advice that you all gave me. I put a little over 400 miles on my bike and it was really fun, even though it was mostly all interstate. I did do some riding on old Route 66 but didn't really see what the big deal about it was in this day and age. My butt is a little sore from all the riding, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I didn't even need my motorcycle cover!
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Aug 1, 2011 15:04
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  The future is orange indeed.
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Duke 350?? Are there any details/pics/other rumors about that? I could be very interested in such a thing.
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Aug 1, 2011 19:20
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YES, North America needs more serious small bore bikes!!
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Aug 1, 2011 19:24
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Some promo shots here: http://allnewbikes.blogspot.com/2011/07/ktm-duke-350cc-to-follow-by-ktm-duke.html and here: http://indostiker.com/2011/07/ktm-duke-200-was-allegedly-released-along-with-ktm-duke-350.html/
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They need to ABSOLUTELY ENSURE that they market it properly though. Every single small displacement motorcycle is marketed either as "For women!" or "For beginners", forever stigmatizing it with experienced riders, men, or both. Sure there are a handful of people that can appreciate bikes for what they are (I think every single one of them posts here), but the buying public needs to see "FUN" "EXCITING", "HANDLES GREAT", and then in tiny subtexts at the bottom fine print it says "oh yeah also good for beginners". I think the entire motorcycle marketing industry in the US needs a revamp, but thats a post for another time.
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Z3n posted:Some promo shots here: I'm definitely interested. Looks like the 125 makes around 15hp, expectations on the 200 are 20hp, so would ~35 be unreasonable for a 350 single? If these start hitting market in fall '12 (and aren't double the price of a Ninja/CBR250) I'll be lined up for a demo ride.
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I prefer the RC8 looking KTM's to the Duke. http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--racing-news/ktm-rc8-based-rc690-supermono/18702.html Sadly never to be built
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Gay Nudist Dad posted:I'm definitely interested. Looks like the 125 makes around 15hp, expectations on the 200 are 20hp, so would ~35 be unreasonable for a 350 single? I had a fondle (unfortunately no test ride) of the 125 at the dealer a few months ago when I stopped by to buy some shims and filters. It is without doubt the coolest 125cc road bike I have seen; and I live in a place where we have every kind of 125cc bike you can imagine, because they are the first bike you can get when you are 16. I'm just bummed I can't buy a freeride for 2 years yet I want to get the dirt version, supermoto it and commute to work on one wheel with ACDC blasting from a stereo.
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Why not just get the supermoto version straight up? Also does freeride 350 imply they are doing an ICE version? Would that be something between a trials bike and a dirt bike or?
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Spent Saturday touring the Barber Museum with my Dad, spent about 5 hours walking around. Some amazing bikes there, a ton of history and some cool and failed designs (Gurney Alligator). I really liked the old GP bikes and ended up taking a ton of pictures of simple things like company logos. Was nice hanging out talking bikes. Even found out my uncle has a CBX that I can ride next time I'm in Wisconsin and there might be an old airhead BMW waiting for me that I fixed for a friend ~8 years ago. Friday and Sunday were spent riding in the mountains. He was very slow in the curves Thursday night and Friday morning but by the end of the ride Sunday he was doing better. Would have rode a lot more but it is too drat hot.
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