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by the_sandman_454
Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:58 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Does a B-King or "busa really need more HP?
Replies: 15
Views: 5465

Re: Does a B-King or "busa really need more HP?

Is this for real? Why would anyone need more HP on those already over powered machines? (except for on a track maybe...but certainly not for street use) http://www.xtsportbikeaccessories.com/XTRE.html What an utterly silly question. Same question some people ask about guns, SUV's, larger homes, and...
by the_sandman_454
Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:14 am
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Another story - what are your thoughts?
Replies: 9
Views: 5922

I think it depends on what words were exchanged, and how the swords were being carried - things like that. Did the guard warn him before shooting? How fast did he approach the guard? Was he brandishing or swinging the swords, or just carrying them? Lots of variables, and I'd want to know much more ...
by the_sandman_454
Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:50 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Im Back! Gixxer 750 k7
Replies: 8
Views: 5818

I don't understand the obsession with race bikes as first bikes. As an example, we know NASCAR, F1, etc high level race drivers don't just walk in and step into their respective highest level cars, they work their way up. Same with motorcycle racing, they start on smaller machines and as their skill...
by the_sandman_454
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:18 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Eight Reasons...
Replies: 3
Views: 3700

There is nothing to be gained and potentially much to lose by volunteering information to the police or volunteering to allow them to search your person or your automobile, bike or dwelling. The police these days are not necessarily your friends, they are looking for information they can potentially...
by the_sandman_454
Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: So who will it be for everyone this time?
Replies: 193
Views: 56243

While I don't think he's the anti-Christ, I do think McCain would have been better. I will respect President-Elect Obama, but that does not mean I will agree with what he chooses to do. I don't agree with most of his political ideals infact, but I believe he still deserves respect. My biggest concer...
by the_sandman_454
Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:57 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Got my first nod today
Replies: 24
Views: 10232

It seems that just about everybody in my neck of the woods waves with the occasional exception. I don't bother waiting to see if they'll wave, I usually just go ahead and wave first. I tend to do the hand below the bars wave. I don't wave the hand around or anything, just open hand below the bars un...
by the_sandman_454
Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Dog!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 7760

These morons obviously do not care about what happens to their dog, since they are letting it roam freely. That's the absolute bottom line. If they cared for the dog, it would be inside, in a penned in area, on a chain. Anywhere but in the street. They deserve to have animal control called on them a...
by the_sandman_454
Sun Nov 02, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Dog!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 7760

I know your probably being sarcastic here, but that would be a really good way to get sued and possibly end up in jail. Most municipalities dont take kindly to the discharge of firearms outside of designated firing ranges Depends if you can articulate a reasonable fear of injury or death from a giv...
by the_sandman_454
Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Dog!!!!
Replies: 21
Views: 7760

Wear your pistol on your non-throttle hand side, and shoot the dog, that way the problem won't reoccur.

I guess the vary the speed thing is the way to go though, although I never had to use it. You might also call the animal control and give them the address regarding an unrestrained dog.
by the_sandman_454
Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:56 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: hit a deer today
Replies: 26
Views: 9028

Thankfully you didn't hit the deer while it was on its' feet. Ended my season early due to doing just that.

Hope your bike turns out to be ok but moreover I'm glad to hear you made it through the encounter intact.