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*shakes fist at people living in Socal*

d@#$%, it's rainy up in the Bay Area. And somewhat chilly.

I wish I had something to ride. Have to wait until January.

That's kind of reassuring. Getting smushed between two cars is the next worst nightmare after a 60 mph highside on the freeway. That or getting decapitated by a road sign. The Hurt report indicates that only 4% of motorcycle accidents occur from behind. So that should help to allay some of your fear...

I try to stay focused on being aware of what idiot drivers are doing around me. I treat it like I do whenever I used to go running: assume that nobody can see you and act accordingly. ...and thinks that they are going to be rear ended or side swipped? I nearly freak myself out the other day thinking...

Let me just say this: Have you ever walked through a doorway, and accidentally brushed your arm against something, scratching off a small bit of skin? Now imagine doing the same on pavement, except at 20 mph. Please, please do yourself a favor and get the proper gear (a jacket, preferably leather, l...

Do any of you live in San Francisco? What's the recommended procedure for riding up steep hills, like California street? I really can pull this off with just the application of the rear brake? How do you guys stabilize the bike so that it doesn't drop to either side or wheelie by accident? Places li...

I was looking to buy a bike...tomorrow. A naked SV-650. Is it better to wait until the new year passes? I hear that winter is the best time to buy b/c of slow sales, but does the difference between December, and say, January/February make a difference in the price? That's what my friend mentioned ea...