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by av8r
Sun Aug 14, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Helmet type
Replies: 15
Views: 6332

Re: Helmet type

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Kinda says it all doesn't it?
by av8r
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:43 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Of all the bikes you have owned which one was your favorite?
Replies: 28
Views: 13069

Re: Of all the bikes you have owned which one was your favor

Suzuki DL650. The only bike I ever sold that I still miss.
by av8r
Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:51 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: no MSF, Anyone else done this the hard way?
Replies: 46
Views: 14669

Re: no MSF, Anyone else done this the hard way?

Anyone have a similar story?? Probably. And I'm sure some of them are dead. I don't care if you're Valentino Rossi, there's no substitute for professional training. I don't really want to share the road with untrained riders and I'm betting others don't either. Take the MSF! the life you save might...
by av8r
Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:11 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: How to brace yourself in an event of a crash?
Replies: 29
Views: 12855

Little advice...don't grab the front brake!! I still have a tendency to reach for it when I have to unexpectedly brake :oops: This is precisely why you should never rely on the internet for advice. This quote contradicts every qualified expert in the training business. Practice emegency stops in a ...
by av8r
Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:16 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Best all around sporbike??
Replies: 52
Views: 14447

Re: Best all around sporbike??

asldjkls wrote:... I dont plan on buying anymore after that...
Wish I had a dollar for evey time I said that.




Although, I'd probably just buy another bike with it.
by av8r
Fri Jun 15, 2007 8:05 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: How to say no...
Replies: 36
Views: 11083

I own a V-Strom.
Nobody's ever asked.
KLR owners are probably safe too.
Own an ugly bike, that's the secret.
':laughing:'
by av8r
Thu May 31, 2007 9:42 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Where do you guys put your directions?
Replies: 24
Views: 6661

I wrote the hwy #'s, exit #'s etc. on my mirrors with a dry erase marker.
Worked great. I figured I was pretty smart.
Then it rained.
Now I have a tank bag.
by av8r
Sat May 12, 2007 3:54 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Total Motorcycle Bikers Dictionary 6th Ed - Suggest a Word -
Replies: 34
Views: 69899

Farkles: (accessories).
Things that can be added to your bike that make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.
The sum $$ total of which often exceeds the original purchase price of the bike.javascript:emoticon(':shock:')
Dammit
by av8r
Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:42 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: My Suzuki GZ250
Replies: 21
Views: 8510

The biggest thing I notice is everybody that owns a Suzuki never buys another Suzuki, the people that own a Suzuki always upgrade to a different brand, Suzuki has the less repeat buyers. Really? Please cite your source. The 2006 Motorcycle Competetive Information Study by J.D Power would seem to co...
by av8r
Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:23 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: What zuk ya got or what zuk ya want?
Replies: 57
Views: 37851

DL650K6
(nicely farkled)
"the most shockingly competent machine in the world today."
Cycle World Sept 2006