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Ola posted:Adjust your life ambitions to include safe bike parking. Do you have any serious objections against Tesla coils?
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Bixington posted:They're standup guys otherwise, but when it comes to bikes... You can still be friends with them and just not ride with them..
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Aug 14, 2011 00:26
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GanjamonII posted:You can still be friends with them and just not ride with them.. Yes, that was the implication.
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Aug 14, 2011 01:36
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Huge McPunch posted:Still, a rotor lock is your best bet for a few minutes to notice what's going on and get your baseball bat or shotgun - depending on where you live. I'm armed to the teeth, but I'd be grabbing my DSLR to document the theft instead. A bike isn't worth a life, even that of a scumbag thief.
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Aug 14, 2011 01:54
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We've had a bad month or so for bike theft in Knoxville. Two friend's bikes were grabbed in the last week and a half, really getting bad. I've tried to impress this on my room mate but he still regularly leaves bikes in the driveway with the key in the ignition. Sure our neighborhood hasn't had any problems but with all the roof and siding contractors coming and going it is stupid to advertise. Currently don't have full coverage on any of the bikes but I'm starting to think about it.
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Aug 14, 2011 02:42
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Huge McPunch posted:Do you have any serious objections against Tesla coils? I was thinking more condos with parking garages or an actual garage of your own, but if you do well in college I suppose an anti-theft solution based on proximity sensors and a Tesla coil would work. After it kills a potential robber, it plays the death sound from Super Mario.
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Aug 14, 2011 05:00
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BradleyJamers posted:Got to see a CBR250R in person today, they are a lot smaller than I thought it would be. Still want one for an everyday bike. It's an amazing bike. Just over 750 miles on mine so far. Service is reasonable, reliability is perfect, and the gas milage... I just filled my tank for $8 and drove 170 miles. 73MPG and a couple times riding like a dong. Average over the life of the bike: 69.08 MPG and a huge smile for all of them. I love this bike  e: also, it's my daily 'driver' and it makes the long days so worth putting up with at work. Haven't driven my car in almost 2 weeks.
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Aug 15, 2011 03:06
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How is it on the highway? I didn't get a chance to take it out there on my test drive. I'm mainly looking for something that's easy to throw around in the city, but it'd be nice if it's not completely unable to do a longer trip.
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Aug 15, 2011 22:56
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Bixington posted:Yes, that was the implication. my comprehension was broken.
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Aug 15, 2011 23:14
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:How is it on the highway? I didn't get a chance to take it out there on my test drive. Been looking at the new CBR250R's and while I've heard a bit about them, haven't heard much about highway usage/mileage. So would be keen on seeing an answer to this question also. 
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Aug 16, 2011 08:33
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:How is it on the highway? I didn't get a chance to take it out there on my test drive. It's amazing in the city and that's really where it shines. I've ridden it on the highway about three times, once in the HOV lane. I would say that the reports of it being blown around by other vehicles are overstated. I would say that I wish I had more top end power just to pass larger vehicles like semis. In 6th gear going around 65mph, the RPM's are at about 7K. I would need to downshift or tuck under the windscreen to put a lot of speed on. Also, the amount of twist required on the throttle to keep a speed over 65mph is pretty considerable. I've heard they max out at about 95-96MPH, but I don't have much interest in taking it that fast. Having said all that. I don't mind taking it on the freeway and hanging out in the right-hand lane. Around 65MPH is not a big deal for this bike. Anything over 75 starts to feel like a struggle. Also, milage takes a hit at highway speed, bringing me down to around 68-69MPG. In summation, if I had a lot of freeway riding to do(10-25 miles each way), I'd probably get a SV or Ninja 650, or maybe a compromise bike, a Ninja 500 or GS500. E: As a bit of an aside. This bike is AMAZING for going on backroads between cities. If I had to ride to San Antonio from Houston, I'd do it on I-10, but I'd probably find a curvy road to do it on instead. A nice TX FM road with a speed limit of 65 would make for an awesome trip. poo poo, now I want to go on a trip to San Antonio hill country. BloodBag fucked around with this message at 14:41 on Aug 16, 2011 |
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Aug 16, 2011 14:37
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Taco Box posted:It's amazing in the city and that's really where it shines. I've ridden it on the highway about three times, once in the HOV lane. I would say that the reports of it being blown around by other vehicles are overstated. I would say that I wish I had more top end power just to pass larger vehicles like semis. In 6th gear going around 65mph, the RPM's are at about 7K. I would need to downshift or tuck under the windscreen to put a lot of speed on. Also, the amount of twist required on the throttle to keep a speed over 65mph is pretty considerable. Gez, now I want one even more considering 90% of my riding is city and it can handle 70mph which is what I do on the highways. Oh well, we'll see what the market looks like in a few years when I'm ready for another bike.
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Aug 17, 2011 06:52
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Got a ride yesterday on a 2005 Tuono rocking an Akrapovic full system. Holy loving poo poo, after owning various middleweights for the last few years, I had forgotten how fast those things are on the road. Last time I rode one was when it was launched and at Beaver Run, which of course is big enough to cope with an ICBM, let alone a wayward Italian twin. At one point I rolled through a speed camera at an even 30 mph, then rolled on half a turn of throttle in 2nd for (what would be on my CBR6 or my old Hornet) a steady bit of acceleration to 40/45. It just casually picked the front right off the ground and held it up in the air at like 6,000 rpm, and this nowhere even close to the balance point. Torque, torque and more torque. Also, torque. You could just wheelie the entire length of your commute without going anywhere near the clutch. The same dealer had a 2004 bike that had had its head bearings replaced every single year for the past four years. I think I can guess the reason. I'm now on the hunt for a nice cheap one.  Perfect for my year-round back road commute and of course track days, and they go for about a grand less than a Superduke.
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Aug 17, 2011 11:51
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Peace out to Claudio, yo. One of the few to ever stick it hard to HD and get away with it... http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-industry/claudio-castiglioni-mv-agusta-saviour-dies-aged-63/18842.html
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Aug 17, 2011 18:19
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Marv Hushman posted:Peace out to Claudio, yo. One of the few to ever stick it hard to HD and get away with it... Article posted:Originally sold to Proton for €70 million, only to be bought back for €1 a year later, it was then sold again to Harley Davidson for another €70 million. Castiglioni bought it back last year for a total of €3 (yes, about £2.50...) drat, dude knew his business.
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Aug 17, 2011 18:23
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Marv Hushman posted:One of the few to ever stick it hard to HD and get away with it... I like to drink their coffee while making fun of their motorcycles. Does that count?
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Aug 17, 2011 18:50
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Wait wait wait. This guy sold the same brand twice to two different buyers, in the span of maybe a decade, for 140 million euros and bought it back twice for a total of <4?? Or is that <4 million (still impressive)? 
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Aug 17, 2011 18:50
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Saga posted:I like to drink their coffee while making fun of their motorcycles. Does that count? I ran across what had to be a 20 year old can of the stuff recently, and almost bought it for cube decoration purposes. I had no idea it [still] existed. Or could you possibly be consuming vintage AMF-era java?
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Aug 17, 2011 19:47
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sirbeefalot posted:Wait wait wait. This guy sold the same brand twice to two different buyers, in the span of maybe a decade, for 140 million euros and bought it back twice for a total of <4?? Or is that <4 million (still impressive)? I believe it means 4 pounds total  Unrelated, does anyone know why, when words are formatted someway other than default, they automatically subscript themselves in my browser?  edit: It doesn't do it when I quote the same post though. In my quote, the formatted words are normal.
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Aug 17, 2011 19:53
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AncientTV posted:Have never seen that happen...what browser are you using?
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Aug 17, 2011 21:42
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Marv Hushman posted:I ran across what had to be a 20 year old can of the stuff recently, and almost bought it for cube decoration purposes. I had no idea it [still] existed. Or could you possibly be consuming vintage AMF-era java? Nothing so creative. I meant I go into the local Harley dealership, drink their coffee, steal the Harley (TM) (R) aftershave and make fun of their bikes. Asking where the Buells are is also a good one. Or waving a small plastic cup full of water threateningly over a customer's bike. There's nothing like seeing a middle-aged accountant crying and begging to brighten your day.
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Aug 17, 2011 22:21
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Saga posted:Nothing so creative. I meant I go into the local Harley dealership, drink their coffee, steal the Harley (TM) (R) aftershave and make fun of their bikes. I walked into a Harley dealership to ask for some used oil for my chain and handed them a small plastic oil bottle that had been tucked behind my skidplate for a few thousand miles. It was coated with layers of chainsaw oil, gear lube, motor oil, clay, and dust. It was spotless when they brought it back. I should bring them a chunk of dirt in the shape of a Harley and see what happens.
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Aug 17, 2011 22:53
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NitroSpazzz posted:Have never seen that happen...what browser are you using? It's Chrome, mine does it too. Lowtax (or whomever) hasn't fixed it yet, it's been months.
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Aug 18, 2011 00:05
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MotoMind posted:I should bring them a chunk of dirt in the shape of a Harley and see what happens. Funny you should mention that: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-bizarre/man-swaps-meteorite-for-a-harley/18833.html
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Aug 18, 2011 01:14
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I'm using Chrome and it doesn't do that.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:18
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Endless Mike posted:I'm using Chrome and it doesn't do that.  
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Aug 18, 2011 01:28
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BlackMK4 posted:The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > Cycle Asylum > WHY DOES MY FONT LOOK FUNNY! Mine does the same thing, chrome as well.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:30
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I think it might be a Chrome+OSX together sorta thing.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:33
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Saga posted:Got a ride yesterday on a 2005 Tuono rocking an Akrapovic full system. Holy loving poo poo, after owning various middleweights for the last few years, I had forgotten how fast those things are on the road. Last time I rode one was when it was launched and at Beaver Run, which of course is big enough to cope with an ICBM, let alone a wayward Italian twin. Goddamn, this is why I want an RSV. Not just cause it sounds nice.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:46
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There's a 2003 Tuono up for sale around here, with admirable mods (including Akrapovic) http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/2535625302.html
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Aug 18, 2011 02:04
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BlackMK4 posted:I think it might be a Chrome+OSX together sorta thing. Nope, I'm on Windows 7. Glad I'm not the only one though.
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Aug 18, 2011 02:05
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Are there any cool roads around LAX? I am driving over to pick my dad up at the airport there in a few weeks and I will have a fun car to beat on before his flight arrives.
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Aug 18, 2011 07:03
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GanjamonII posted:Goddamn, this is why I want an RSV. Not just cause it sounds nice. The power delivery is brutal with that system - check out the akra website for the RSV mille evo system - there's basically about an inch of clear air between the before and after torque curves. I was jumping it over speed humps like my KDX. Unfortunately that particular bike was a salvage machine that had been stolen, recovered and put back on the road with a notation on its record that it had been written off as good only for scrap (incorrectly). There was no way I could justify buying it even at the knockdown price I was offered, because of the risk in reselling it. That was painful, because it was absolutely perfect, other than one piece of switch gear that was mounted at a slightly wrong angle and a bit of superficial crash damage that the dealer offered to fix for free. Aside from the full system, it had a very expensive alarm, a "road angel" (UK GPS based speed camera warning thingy as radar detectors are illegal), ASV levers, a fancy aftermarket clutch master cylinder (not even the common or garden Oberon one), an Ohlins shock off an RSV factory, full R&G crash protectors and perfect paint. I might have convinced myself to buy it anyway, but the dealer sold it 10 minutes after I left, I believe to a Dutch person who will take it to the continent, where irritatingly no one will have a clue it was ever written off. I have a line on a decent 2004 in the black and red which has had a mille system with Akra slip ons stuck on it. Not as good as the full system in the midrange, but still pretty epic. the walkin dude, that bike sounds awesome. Not sure why you'd need a special seat though - the Aprilia one is sueded on top and a step above your average Japanese bike. e: I'm also using chrome on 7 and can't see it either. Insert Mac jibe. Serious question, how are we all using Chrome - I thought its market share was 5% or something? Saga fucked around with this message at 07:09 on Aug 18, 2011 |
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Aug 18, 2011 07:07
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AncientTV posted:I believe it means 4 pounds total
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Aug 18, 2011 07:14
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That did it, thanks a heap.
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Aug 18, 2011 07:19
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So, I rode through this: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9203246.Flooding_and_travel_disruption_after_heavy_rain_hits_Dorset/ Bike dealt ok with 9" puddles. Wouldn't have ridden, but my wife phoned with reports that our flat was flooding (ok now, minimal damages, also it's a rental). Traffic was pretty bad. Would have taken me hours in a car even though it was only 14 miles. Thank gently caress for legal filtering.
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polystyrus posted:So, I rode through this: I'd always rather take the bike in flooding. They have a lot less trouble with deep water than your average car, unless by flooding you mean fording a fast flowing river, in which case I favour the amphibious kubelwagen. If you really did get water over the plugs (or the airbox if you're brave), they're easy to push back out. You just have to dry out your boots afterwards. I hope you guffawed pointedly as you filtered past the irate citizens of Bournemouth?
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Saga posted:I hope you guffawed pointedly as you filtered past the irate citizens of Bournemouth? :-) yeah, pretty much. Sorta annoyed at how many roads were closed. Some because of flooding, some because of the air show. The town is pretty hosed right now. The lower gardens in town are completely under water. But yeah, the filtering was pretty godamned satisfying 
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BlackMK4 posted:Are there any cool roads around LAX? I am driving over to pick my dad up at the airport there in a few weeks and I will have a fun car to beat on before his flight arrives. Not really right around the airport, you're right in the middle of the city. Depending on how much time you have, you could head up PCH and run up and down a couple canyon roads (Decker Canyon Road is pretty tight and twisty, Topanga Canyon is more mellow), or there's a few neat squiggly lines south of the airport in Rancho Palos Verdes (the little heel left of Long Beach on the map) but that's a little more residential. If you're there on a weekend, avoid Mulholland at all costs. sirbeefalot fucked around with this message at 17:34 on Aug 18, 2011 |
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polystyrus posted::-) yeah, pretty much. Sorta annoyed at how many roads were closed. Some because of flooding, some because of the air show. The town is pretty hosed right now. The lower gardens in town are completely under water. So filtering in thunderstorms is not considered over the top? I'm asking cause I did it this morning and it felt like I was crossing the line into stupid. Then again you guys don't have people who try to block/kill you so I guess it's a little less risky over there. 
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