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by Texfire
Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:27 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Med Kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3610

Unless there's head trauma, then you're holding the jaw thrust for a while :laughing: Because it's right embarrassing to ventilate the cranial cavity. Not to mention the conversation with the Medical Director that will follow. But I agree. Only slightly less important than having a first aid kit is...
by Texfire
Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:57 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: And they say Harleys aren't manouverable ...
Replies: 17
Views: 6621

Cool skills, but if I never see another video with "Danger Zone" for the soundtrack again, it'll be too soon. :)

Tex
by Texfire
Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Taking a turn too fast
Replies: 15
Views: 6334

Good advice. Even with all the emphasis in MSF on not letting off the throttle if you start going wide on a turn, the first time I found myself going wide on a turn I let off the throttle. It wasn't a reasoned response, just a reflex which was absolutely wrong for the situation. Of course I ended up...
by Texfire
Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Trouble with my wife...
Replies: 34
Views: 12973

Good attitude actually. I didn't get life insurance when I started riding, but would of if I was still married. It's really the only responsible thing to do. I did get supplimental accident medical. It will cover the gap between my regular medical coverage and my normal salary if I do have an accide...
by Texfire
Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:08 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: rear brake?
Replies: 31
Views: 10848

ANDS! wrote:ATBATT
Okay that's just silly. It sounds like something you'd hear at a baseball game. "Now atbatt, Jose Conseco!" :laughing:
by Texfire
Sun Aug 26, 2007 11:41 am
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: Gas Prices and what you can do about them
Replies: 38
Views: 14416

Maybe they mean spills after an accident. Trust me, the fluid contents of an automobile after an accident can make a very slippery mess on the road that is difficult to get up even without fuel oil. Antifreeze is one of the most common, since front end collisions frequently break radiators. Motor oi...
by Texfire
Sat Aug 25, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: My mom dumped my bike :/ Need minor repair input.
Replies: 6
Views: 5172

May have to chalk this one up to experience. If your Mom dumps your bike then not much you can do. Charging her after all she went through for you... :roll:

Tex
by Texfire
Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:53 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Whyte Ave Crash---Edmonton---Alive!!
Replies: 5
Views: 3155

Glad to hear that you two are okay.

Tex
by Texfire
Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:21 am
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: What did you do today...
Replies: 5490
Views: 7618537

Nice shot. Is that effect a transform applied to the base photo in Photoshop? Perhaps watercolor? Very nice effect.

Tex
by Texfire
Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:30 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Prescription wrap around (sun)glasses?
Replies: 10
Views: 5694

I have a pair of ESS ICE shooting glasses with prescription inserts. They come standard with clear, smoke and yellow lenses. The smoke one is what I use for riding around town. Good for riding up to 50mph with the shield open on my modular and I know it's got good strike resistance. Nice thing is th...