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by Velocity
Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Rider down - me
Replies: 14
Views: 5210

Best of luck on your recovery and sorry to hear about the accident. I wonder if those high frequency deer whistles (like dog whistles I guess) people used to mount on the front of cars would work on a bike?? This is easily the 4th accident involving deer I've encountered this month and it is unnerv...
by Velocity
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Sigh...back to the parking lot
Replies: 47
Views: 12072

blues2cruise wrote:Redwing, I googled it and there was a link to wickipedia.
Or, in this case, ick-ipedia?
by Velocity
Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Sigh...back to the parking lot
Replies: 47
Views: 12072

Crazy donkey. It has a certain ring to it. It could catch on.
by Velocity
Wed Oct 14, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Considering a Ninja 250 or Honda Rebel
Replies: 17
Views: 11757

Re: Considering a Honda Rebel

Let us know how it works out for you.
by Velocity
Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:22 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Considering a Ninja 250 or Honda Rebel
Replies: 17
Views: 11757

Re: Considering a Honda Rebel

Hi all, I'm new to the world of motorcycling and recently passed the MSF course. I am now looking to purchase a bike. I am considering purchasing a Honda Rebel, and I know this question has been asked before but still looking for feedback. I'll be using it to commute approximately 60-70 miles a day...
by Velocity
Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:48 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Stupid Question what is MSF ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3281

They one common factor about motorcycle safety is, no matter how much training we get we will never be safe. The Car divers need to learne how to drive and they need to take the old drivers that can't see off the old. "They one common factor"? "The Car divers"? "need to lea...
by Velocity
Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: MSF BRC: Beat the Box
Replies: 1
Views: 2770

Re: MSF BRC: Beat the Box

No need to fear l'il campers! The "Box of Death" isn't as bad as you think--especially if you THINK it out. Here's help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGCgbEID83U Terrific video, Captain. My challenge is juggling throttle, clutch and brake at the same time while maintaining balance. Perh...
by Velocity
Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: New Honda?
Replies: 32
Views: 8045

BuzZz wrote:Is everybody slowly going blind here?



Are we sure?



Really sure?



:laughing:
I'm not, but then, I stopped before I needed glasses.
by Velocity
Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:16 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Help! new rider needs advice
Replies: 7
Views: 5172

Re: Help! new rider needs advice

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Eric. I am 35 yrs. old. I am 6ft, approx. 230 lbs. My situation is this.. I haven't been on a bike(motorcycle) in 15 yrs. I recently got my rider's permit and I am currently enrolled in the MSF(currently attending). The reason for the renewed interest ...
by Velocity
Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Stay vigilant while on roads under construction
Replies: 20
Views: 7181

condolences to both of their families and friends. just wondering - at that time of night, could the ridges even be seen? maybe that's the safety issue - 'uneven pavement' somehow seems a less than adequate warning for this very dangerous situation. Don't know if the ridge could be seen, but I hope...