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by jamnjim
Fri Aug 31, 2007 9:00 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: New biker to experienced biker
Replies: 19
Views: 11245

Everyone has a different take on this, so thanks to all who posted on this important subject. Here's my take on the true measure of riding experience:

Anyone can ride safely enough when conditions are good. As time goes by, you will not even notice, but certain reactions and reflexes become second ...
by jamnjim
Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:56 am
Forum: TMW Merchandise
Topic: TMW Motorcycle T-Shirts has been ordered
Replies: 30
Views: 79602

That's cool! Looking forward to getting the order forms. I hope they come in XL. It will be cool to wear TMW T-Shirts here in the Central US. People will think I was riding up in Canada and picked them up there. That will have to remain our secret! :wink:
by jamnjim
Thu May 24, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Bugs, bugs, oh glorious bugs.
Replies: 40
Views: 24821

those taste like rabbit.

really while it doesnt feel good to get hit by a junebug its not much worse than rain.

I live in a rural farming area in Southern Illinois. During Spring and Summer, I literally cannot ride in the evening without a windshield due to the high concentration of bugs. The ...
by jamnjim
Thu May 10, 2007 6:48 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: How to wheelie (and other squidly activities)
Replies: 69
Views: 72281

How do you get out of a wheelie ? Tap the rear brake ?
Let off the gas maybe?

I don't want to sound like the worrier here, but my belief is if you want to kill yourself, do it somewhere away from interstates, highways, and public streets. Frankly, I admire the lack of fear and the skill required ...
by jamnjim
Tue May 08, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from Illinois
Replies: 8
Views: 3010

Thanks for the advice. I got it!
by jamnjim
Tue May 08, 2007 2:12 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from Illinois
Replies: 8
Views: 3010

Advice on picture upload

Hi guys,

Sorry, I went to IMGSpot and uploaded a jpeg photo of my bike and the code appeared in the different boxes, but I don't know what to do to get it inserted into the left side along with my username. ??? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The web forum topic page that contains the ...
by jamnjim
Tue May 08, 2007 7:18 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hello from Illinois
Replies: 8
Views: 3010

Hello from Illinois

Howdy all,

Just registered onto the TMW forum and it looks pretty cool. I'm a long time rider and belong to a number of motorcycle forums. I live in Southwest Illinois and the riding season seems to be getting longer with global warming, but not long enough to suit me. My riding habits have changed ...