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by PacificShot327
Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:11 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Got the bike...
Replies: 15
Views: 9058

haha, I'm just trying to be realistic. But I'm doing the best I can to keep the rubber side down!
by PacificShot327
Sat Jan 17, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Got the bike...
Replies: 15
Views: 9058

Considering she was used, I only had one choice. Yellow. All fairings are in bad shape - can tell she's been down a few times (probably a few more times yet to come, I'm sure). When I get the hang of this better and feel like investing the time and money, I'm going to replace the upper fairings (I l...
by PacificShot327
Sat Jan 17, 2009 5:56 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Got the bike...
Replies: 15
Views: 9058

Got the bike...

It's been a long time since I've been on the forum here. I finally got my bike on Wednesday. I'd been searching craigslist for months, mostly just looking for the sake of looking. I'm a cheapy and would rather not spend a whole lot on a first bike, since I know it won't be my last, and I know I'm go...
by PacificShot327
Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Dubai has an all-woman anti-terrorist squad on GSXR1000s
Replies: 37
Views: 11619

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by PacificShot327
Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:08 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Cops and Bikers
Replies: 18
Views: 6572

Gah, what is this guy's problem? I don't know what sort of experiences you've had with police officers, but you're definitely generalizing, and pretty harshly, at that. I did have one awful experience with being pulled over once for speeding. I was leaving a parking lot and had just turned on to the...
by PacificShot327
Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Finished MSF course this weekend
Replies: 4
Views: 4429

Same here - I put mine down (for whatever awful reason :frusty: ) during the figure-8 part. Yay for passing!
by PacificShot327
Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Words of Wisdom...I need 'em!
Replies: 52
Views: 31191

As for personal defense. Keep it simple: The side of your palm, delivered with FORCE to the adam's apple of an attacker, will render them unable to breath. The larynx can be crushed like an empty soda bottle. No matter if they're psycho or drugged out or bigger and stronger than you, they will go d...
by PacificShot327
Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Words of Wisdom...I need 'em!
Replies: 52
Views: 31191

Having just started out riding, I can't really offer any suggestions. But I notice that a lot of people here are encouraging you to take self-defense classes, even if only for the confidence factor. I would recommend AGAINST this (if confidence and a few moves to protect yourself are your only motiv...
by PacificShot327
Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Newbie Here
Replies: 22
Views: 15351

Well, I did it. Almost didn't finish, but I did, and ended up with a score to brag about (sorry, but I have to, especially after the stressful weekend I've had...). Yesterday was rough. Was on a Virago 250. The thing kept stalling. And, of course (rightfully so), the instructor kept telling me to ea...
by PacificShot327
Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:56 pm
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: Newbie Here
Replies: 22
Views: 15351

Oh, geez... I take the BRC today. I'm so excited, I've barely been able to sleep! Did some more looking around in my "spare" time - what are everyone's thoughts on the GS500F as a starter bike? Still seems a little big. But I've seen more than a few people saying this was their first bike....