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by boingk
Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:25 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: 18 things I have learn about the Terry Shaivo case
Replies: 8
Views: 5886

Yeah, i totally agree with 'Meanie' in his views, so far as that Terrie Shaivo really should be let die. I don't want to sound like an insensitive bastar-d here, but its people like that that really do put a strain on the medical system, and a drain on Government rescources. Wait, that IS unfair, th...
by boingk
Fri Apr 01, 2005 9:45 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Legal Limit is....?
Replies: 16
Views: 9960

I glanced at the speedo, and we were doing a tick over 90. All of us Haha, nice. I remember being on the back of my dads BMW R1100S [red of course] and we were going down this straight that was totally deserted...so naturally he put on some speed. i had a look to the side of his head, and saw we we...
by boingk
Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:59 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Legal Limit is....?
Replies: 16
Views: 9960

Legal Limit is....?

Hey everyone, just wondering what the legal speed limit is where-ever you are, sorta interested as to what it is in different countries (and states?). In New South Wales, Australia, the legal limit is just under 70 miles per hour on highways and freeways, and quite a lot of other places are 50 to 60...
by boingk
Fri Apr 01, 2005 1:34 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Whats More Dangerous?
Replies: 26
Views: 14875

Thanks for the feedback everyone, i've got a way better picture of why to stick to town now. And yeah, an MSF course is a must: 1> because i think its a good idea to get the basics right before you go out on your own, and 2> because i live in Australia, and its mandatory here. Anyways, thanks for yo...
by boingk
Thu Mar 31, 2005 8:38 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Whats More Dangerous?
Replies: 26
Views: 14875

Whats More Dangerous?

OK, heard a few times about people saying they are sticking to around town when they get their licence. In my experience, highways are usually long, straightish stretches of road with very gradual bends. I'm sure the potential for disaster is greater due to the higher speeds, but surely around town ...
by boingk
Thu Mar 31, 2005 2:15 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Shoot the salesman--------
Replies: 22
Views: 12292

that sort of stuff is really sad, especially when you look into the riders mentality. its always something along the line of ''i wanna be cool and have a really really fast bike!'' hahaha, how cool do they look in a hospital bed with various injuries, and a wrecked bike to boot? here in Australia, i...
by boingk
Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:55 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Wayne Rainey art
Replies: 2
Views: 2961

Man, that is really damn awesome! How long does it take you to do something like that?
by boingk
Mon Mar 28, 2005 10:18 pm
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: Current Bike
Replies: 16
Views: 11522

Picking up my first ride on Sunday hopefully, it'll be an '89 Honda CD250 if all goes to plan. Not a beast, but i'm sure it'll serve its purpose :D
by boingk
Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:50 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Beer Me! Your Favorite Beers are...
Replies: 44
Views: 23753

Dont mind the occasional Cascade, or Hahn Premium if theres no Cascade.
by boingk
Mon Mar 28, 2005 3:29 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: What made YOU happy today...
Replies: 53
Views: 28904

i was on this site while at school. hahaha, i was supposed to be using the net for work :lol: