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First, don't get me wrong, I have nothing but sympathy for the rider and his family. No matter what poor choices this person has made, its still a terrible shame for anyone to go out like that. Do I think he was dumb to be riding there at that speed? Hell yes. This is a good example of what track days are for. I have a feeling that a contributing factor to many of these fatalities is the rider not knowing or simply forgetting that their Moto GP heroes can survive their 150+ mph crashes because they're in a controlled environment with far fewer hazards than we face every day. I've heard many racers wouldn't even think of riding on a public road, period. With that said, time for a little fun: Perhaps we could have this etched on his headstone: Back to serious mode: I am all for requiring all riders (especially 16 - 30 year olds) to sit through a modern-day (and motorcycle oriented) version of the ultra-gory traffic safety films of the 1950s - 1960s (Feeling nostalgic or want to see what you missed out on? Hell's Highway I highly reccommend it. ) Its probably wishful thinking, but maybe it would make the Squids and Stuntaz think twice about what they're doing once they see what REALLY happens when they choose to put their lives and our lives at risk...

Heh, I got 10,000 miles out of my stock Bridgestones, but they rode like the whole time. I recently replaced them with a set of Michelin Pilot Roads and I am extremely happy with them. They turn in great, are sticky but should wear better than the Pilot Sports. I feel very confident on them. After about 1000 miles on them (with semi-aggressive riding, no track days), they look like they're wearing evenly. That's my

Something like this? 什么 操?

Hmm, when I tried to figure it out (and gave up), I was working under the assumption that the slices made didn't have thickness, like a cut from a pair of scissors, so I wasn't factoring the line thickness... I sure hope you didn't spend all day figuring this out, otherwise you're a bigger geek than I am.

I haven't mathed or geometrized in a long time, so anything I guess would only make me look dumber than I already do...

Oh yeah! A treasure chest of useless delights. I'm trying to exercise some restraint, but I must copy orangeokie by telling everyone: For the love of God, don't click on the picture!

Only if you can picture Berlusconi as: A bikini-clad woman!

Oh the fun never stops George Going Down, Down, Down...

I'm pretty sure all of them are. Funny thing is, at least on V11s 2002 and newer, the rear hugger covers up the emissions compliance sticker that the California Emissions Gestapo demands to see...

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Its hard to tell. I'm not flexible enough to turn around and look... Seriously though, I'd describe the light ouput as "adequate". I haven't been rear-ended and the police haven't complained. Can't remember if the FBF site says it or not, but I'm pretty sure the light isn't DOT approved... Its hard to compare the two. The combination of the clear lens and narrow beams put out by the LEDs might make it a bit more difficult to see in bright daylight since the light isn't diffused very well. I've been looking in to modifying/replacing the LEDs in the light to increase the angle of their output and/or brightness. If I'm successful, I'll let you know. Is it better than stock? No, but it isn't terrible either.

I got it from Fast by Ferracci Nice kit, but it doesn't come with anything to cover the 2x3" - ish hole on the underside of the tail from the original fender. Nothing a little plastic and a few pop rivets can't fix...

Here's the Dirty Bird. Dirty Bird now has Napoleon bar end mirrors mounted through the brake/clutch lever pivots. Dirty Bird needs a bath.

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Here's the magic Guzzi parts formula: Order Time = (The Italian concept of time) * (US Southerner's um, Southernness + NASCAR Schedule) * (Anything computer related) * (How badly you need the parts)^2 Seriously though, my and completely uneducated guess about your situation with the reputable Seattle dealer who's initials are rumored to be M.I.: They're probably just as frustrated as you are. I'm sure that this is costing them in lost parts sales and service revenues. As said before, we're all drinking from the same (tainted) parts well, M.I. included. I'm also waiting for a part ordered "priority" from MGNA via M.I. and its been two months. After not hearing anything for a long while, I thought they forgot so I stopped by to see if the part was in. Nope. The warehouse is "closed for inventory", they're not hearing much from MGNA, computer upgrades (at this point the parts guys eyes are rolled so far back in his head he can see his cereberal cortex). IIRC, they still had a note on my account to call me when it gets in. With the top-notch service I've had from them after my little incident, I trust that they will. Why are they not responding? From all of us pestering them about our parts, my three (long, painful, humiliating) years of customer service experience tells me that the parts guys are huddled in a dark corner of the shop, curled up in the fetal position, gently rocking themselves and quietly muttering "are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? are my parts in yet? " Cheers,

Lets hope the colors aren't as bad as this...

I'd like to see the police in the US riding this guy: Wonder if they'll do up the 1100 like this... So what's the most common police bike these days? In Seattle, they went from Kawasaki to BMW to H-D within a five year period.

Best thing is: The more you ride it, the better it feels. Hit 11111 miles on the odometer yesterday (granted, they're Veglia miles) and the bike continues to feel smoother.

Why I don't ride in packs...

Welcome! Aside from the usual PowerCommander (or My15m) / muffler / x-over / airbox mods, and if you'll be riding in the rain much, I highly recommend rerouting the gearbox vent/breather. Its located in front of the rear wheel and the shielding isn't that great. Water gets in there and your gearbox oil will start looking like pea soup (then it foams out the vent and drips on to the exhaust ) There are a couple of posts here that show how to do it, and if I get off my lazy butt and redo mine I'll post some pics. That's my -slug

Yes, I'm a geek, but this sorta fits... [thud] [clang] CART MASTER: Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [cough cough...] [clang] [...cough cough] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! Ninepence. [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out your dead! [clang] Bring out... [rewr!] ...your dead! [rewr!] [clang] Bring out your dead! CUSTOMER: Here's one. CART MASTER: Ninepence. DEAD PERSON: I'm not dead! CART MASTER: What? CUSTOMER: Nothing. Here's your ninepence. DEAD PERSON: I'm not dead! CART MASTER: 'Ere. He says he's not dead! CUSTOMER: Yes, he is. DEAD PERSON: I'm not! CART MASTER: He isn't? CUSTOMER: Well, he will be soon. He's very ill. DEAD PERSON: I'm getting better! CUSTOMER: No, you're not. You'll be stone dead in a moment. CART MASTER: Oh, I can't take him like that. It's against regulations. DEAD PERSON: I don't want to go on the cart! CUSTOMER: Oh, don't be such a baby. CART MASTER: I can't take him. DEAD PERSON: I feel fine! CUSTOMER: Well, do us a favour. CART MASTER: I can't. CUSTOMER: Well, can you hang around a couple of minutes? He won't be long. CART MASTER: No, I've got to go to the Robinsons'. They've lost nine today. CUSTOMER: Well, when's your next round? CART MASTER: Thursday. DEAD PERSON: I think I'll go for a walk. CUSTOMER: You're not fooling anyone, you know. Look. Isn't there something you can do? DEAD PERSON: [singing] I feel happy. I feel happy. [whop] CUSTOMER: Ah, thanks very much. CART MASTER: Not at all. See you on Thursday. CUSTOMER: Right. All right. [howl] [clop clop clop] Who's that, then? CART MASTER: I dunno. Must be a king. CUSTOMER: Why? CART MASTER: He hasn't got shit all over him.

Especially this one...

Funny (and sad) thing is, 99.99% of these things will never go off a paved road. Still, they're really practical for driving three blocks to the store to pick up some chips and beer...

Truly useful Dodge Tomahawk