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by archanis
Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:11 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: DROPPED MY BIKE!
Replies: 38
Views: 15426

im more talking about somebody that knows basic mechanics than an expert on bikes. but whatever works for you. whatever you do, i hope you have better luck than i do with my car :laughing: that litte hampster powered tin can just hates me
by archanis
Wed Nov 16, 2005 1:31 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: DROPPED MY BIKE!
Replies: 38
Views: 15426

getting frame sliders wont fix all your problems. saying "never" and "always" is just asking for something different to come hurtuling at you 8) from what i hear, their great as lower speeds, and small crashes, but at higher speeds they tend to bend your frame.... granted, if you...
by archanis
Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:58 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Local licensing laws - please add!!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 52569

Re: Ontario

this information was found both at my local dmv, and the following website: http://www.state.ak.us/dmv/akol/motor.htm MOTORCYCLE (M1) LICENSE: An applicant for an original motorcycle license (see below for motor-driven cycle) must be at least 16 years of age and must have held an instruction permit ...
by archanis
Mon Oct 31, 2005 5:50 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Overfilling Oil...
Replies: 6
Views: 3260

hehe. ive done this with cars during a tune up. had to fix it by draining some of the new stuff after i cranked it. i was surprised it survived the crank with all the extra... anyway, it sounds like you already over filled the tank. i would suggest draining some if its over the mark too much. dont k...
by archanis
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:56 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: what was your learning curve?
Replies: 15
Views: 7739

in my short life, i have learned many things. among them is never to ask someone to do something that i could not do myself, and never to expect someone to do something i could not do myself. the expetions are profesionals in a field such as plumbers or mechanics. and i KNOW my friends arent good fo...
by archanis
Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:36 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: what was your learning curve?
Replies: 15
Views: 7739

thanks for the great replies. my friends are not the type to jump on and try death defying stunts. just easily exited, and impatient. when they heard i wasnt going to let them on, they called me selfish... something or other. then i showed them my total startup cost, and said that if they payed half...
by archanis
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:57 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: what was your learning curve?
Replies: 15
Views: 7739

what was your learning curve?

for those of you that have a bike, when you were just starting, what was your learning curve? how long did it take you to get used to the bike? did you take an msf course? what bike did you learn on? just kinda wondering. some of my friends have these wacky ideas that as soon as i (and by exention t...
by archanis
Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:47 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Take a survey to help out a student
Replies: 16
Views: 6271

1) no, just earning the money for it 2) it depends on what type of enthusiasts. as long as it wasnt over run with kids my age :laughing: i dont get my generation 3) from what i've seen, i like all types for different reasons. 4) when i was younger, the answer would be hells angels, but now i think a...
by archanis
Sat Oct 22, 2005 5:48 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Its a drug and its damn good!!
Replies: 19
Views: 6881

armored jeans (jeans with mettal in the butt and knees) dont do very well. textile pants or chaps do well, but with that jacket, i would say textile pants. your knees may be the first thing to hit the ground, but their not the only thing to hit the ground. besides, their uncomfortable and heavy, and...
by archanis
Thu Oct 20, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Its a drug and its damn good!!
Replies: 19
Views: 6881

ah, im green with envy. i have to wait 4-5 months for the snow to melt... might i sugest some better shoes though? :) twould be a shame to end your biking season because of a burnt ankle...