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Started by showerfan, August 29, 2014, 06:41:47 PM

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showerfan

August 29, 2014, 06:41:47 PM
Give me a shout if you know any good motorcycle detailers in the Westchester area.

krolik

#1
August 29, 2014, 08:25:10 PM
Sucks to be you. ;D
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MadDuck

#2
August 30, 2014, 01:12:50 AM
Boo f'n hoo.  Same old story. Lots of people have the means to buy these things but not the skill or judgement to ride them. Wanker.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

ducpainter

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August 30, 2014, 03:53:36 AM
Quote from: MadDuck on August 30, 2014, 01:12:50 AM
Boo f'n hoo.  Same old story. Lots of people have the means to buy these things but not the skill or judgement to ride them. Wanker.
That'll be enough of that.

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SDRider

#4
August 30, 2014, 06:36:23 AM
 ;D Nice read! I enjoyed it.  [thumbsup]
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JohnEE

#5
August 30, 2014, 07:36:19 AM
Saw it on the front page on Jalopnik yesterday. Good read.

MadDuck

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August 30, 2014, 09:35:50 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 30, 2014, 03:53:36 AM
That'll be enough of that.

Read the rules.

Sorry.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

showerfan

#7
August 30, 2014, 06:42:03 PM
I'm actually pretty good at riding bikes. And like I said in the post, I rode an 1199 for a year with no problems on the street (except for once getting hit pretty hard by a truck) and pretty fast on the track as well. For some reason I just can't get properly dialed in on the Beemer and I don't exactly know why, but I don't think it's entirely due to lack of skill. It is fair to call my judgement into question, though, and I have been known to wank on occasion.
Give me a shout if you know any good motorcycle detailers in the Westchester area.

thought

#8
August 30, 2014, 06:51:53 PM
Good article man... haha surprised that they posted it with all the i's in lower case.

Maybe it's because it's a i4 vs a vtwin?  The way the power develops is totally diff and if you've only ever ridden vtwins then that might be what's throwing you for the loop... and for me, the a i4 makes me feel like I'm going a lost faster because of the sound and the amt of rev's needed for it.  With the generally lower rpm for a twin, even though I'm going just as fast, I feel like I'm going slower hence feel more in control.
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showerfan

#9
August 30, 2014, 07:21:59 PM
I think you may be right and I'm shocked I hadn't thought of that!

I don't know why I wasn't making my I's capital -- mOst programs just do that for me, I guess, and oppositelock didn't. Funny how many people noticed that.
Give me a shout if you know any good motorcycle detailers in the Westchester area.

Curmudgeon

#10
August 30, 2014, 08:30:21 PM
Most amusing, but please explain your comment about Hurley Haywood.  ???
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MadDuck

#11
August 30, 2014, 10:48:32 PM
I took it as blaming the bike. Sorry again but that is a bit harsh against the bike. I've spent a few years on the Ducs , a few hours on the RR and am currently horsing around on a !000R. They are easy to go stupid fast on. Maybe too easy. Just got to respect the machine and keep your head.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

Rudemouthsky

#12
August 31, 2014, 05:45:20 AM
I like the wit of the commenters on your blog.

"A friend of mine got a Buell 1125R for his FIRST BIKE. After laying it down 4+ times in the first few months (it would have been 4+ in the first few weeks if it wasn't in for repairs so often), he sold it. And was still too proud to say he made a mistake or couldn't handle it, he just "preferred to drive his CAR to work".

We all know that guy, lol.
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showerfan

#13
August 31, 2014, 07:13:10 AM
Porsche fanboys absolutely love haywood. Not only because of his racing history, but he is a rep for the company and also a driving instructor at the porsche school.
Give me a shout if you know any good motorcycle detailers in the Westchester area.

Curmudgeon

#14
August 31, 2014, 08:23:18 AM
Quote from: showerfan on August 31, 2014, 07:13:10 AM
Porsche fanboys absolutely love haywood. Not only because of his racing history, but he is a rep for the company and also a driving instructor at the porsche school.
Hmmm... Sure... However..., if you happen to know his nickname...., your comment in the story is....  ;D

Can't say more as Painter might ban me!  8)

BTW, Peter Gregg who gave Haywood his start was a really nice guy...
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