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Neil Walker
Member #210
April 2000
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I passed my motorbike test today. Here's the new bike that's been waiting in my garage and is now just insured {"name":"604163","src":"\/\/djungxnpq2nug.cloudfront.net\/image\/cache\/d\/d\/ddf0a3c8fe3c049bbebf2b7356b9fc29.png","w":720,"h":538,"tn":"\/\/djungxnpq2nug.cloudfront.net\/image\/cache\/d\/d\/ddf0a3c8fe3c049bbebf2b7356b9fc29"} Neil. wii:0356-1384-6687-2022, kart:3308-4806-6002. XBOX:chucklepie |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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You might find a better helmet than the felt hat in your icon... Anyway, congrats! They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Neil Walker
Member #210
April 2000
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Cheers. Is that a bug in the parser or does Matthew only allow 10 smilies at once cos he's grumpy Neil. wii:0356-1384-6687-2022, kart:3308-4806-6002. XBOX:chucklepie |
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Matthew Leverton
Supreme Loser
January 1999
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I just ordered myself a nice $400 riding jacket the other day. |
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23yrold3yrold
Member #1,134
March 2001
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Neil Walker said: does Matthew only allow 10 smilies at once cos he's grumpy This seems like a safe assumption ... -- |
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Member #7,536
July 2006
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jhuuskon
Member #302
April 2000
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Last week I bought a 400€ leather jacket for 30€. How convenient that there's people around who can't tell the difference between worn leather and pull-up leather. You don't deserve my sig. |
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Vanneto
Member #8,643
May 2007
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No picture of you leathered up? In capitalist America bank robs you. |
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Arthur Kalliokoski
Second in Command
February 2005
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Somehow I keep reading the title as "lathered up..." They all watch too much MSNBC... they get ideas. |
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Derezo
Member #1,666
April 2001
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Arthur: Same. I've been considering getting my motorcycle license. Started reading a manual. "He who controls the stuffing controls the Universe" |
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jhuuskon
Member #302
April 2000
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I've almost gone through one rear tire already. Shame, I have to cut down on the riding so it'll last until july. You don't deserve my sig. |
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Matthew Leverton
Supreme Loser
January 1999
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My new jacket arrived today. Now I have to wait to crash to see how well it works. |
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Neil Walker
Member #210
April 2000
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^ picture or it didn't happen. Neil. wii:0356-1384-6687-2022, kart:3308-4806-6002. XBOX:chucklepie |
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Peter Hull
Member #1,136
March 2001
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Mid life crisis, Neil?
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Neil Walker
Member #210
April 2000
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Well, I can't be bothered to take a photo, but here's my jacket. Please ensure you wear darkened glasses before you look
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Neil. wii:0356-1384-6687-2022, kart:3308-4806-6002. XBOX:chucklepie |
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Matthew Leverton
Supreme Loser
January 1999
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{"name":"604188","src":"\/\/djungxnpq2nug.cloudfront.net\/image\/cache\/8\/7\/87fef51b8ad87b3570d75d6e8caecf96.jpg","w":1000,"h":1346,"tn":"\/\/djungxnpq2nug.cloudfront.net\/image\/cache\/8\/7\/87fef51b8ad87b3570d75d6e8caecf96"} Wore it today... it's a great jacket. It weighs a ton, but I don't really notice it when it's on. It fits perfectly, is well built, and would definitely keep my skin on me if I were to crash. However, if you have an aggressive (leaning forward) riding style, the jacket would be terrible as it rides up your back in that position. |
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lambik
Member #899
January 2001
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Looks like it is bulletproof too |
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jhuuskon
Member #302
April 2000
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Let's see if I can post a photo directly fom my phone... {"name":"604189","src":"\/\/djungxnpq2nug.cloudfront.net\/image\/cache\/6\/f\/6f2593ce6df317c17c8af0938233d647.jpg","w":768,"h":1280,"tn":"\/\/djungxnpq2nug.cloudfront.net\/image\/cache\/6\/f\/6f2593ce6df317c17c8af0938233d647"} edit: (BTW, that's not my gut, my pockets were just full of stuff. Honest. You don't deserve my sig. |
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piccolo
Member #3,163
January 2003
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I think I will be getting a new bike soon too. My shocks have begone to bleed so i think that will be the braking point. Should i buy the shocks and wait for something else to fail? I just want to say: wow |
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jhuuskon
Member #302
April 2000
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If by shocks you mean front forks, you probably just have broken seals. New seals will probably cost less than $40 and aren't all that difficult to replace. You don't deserve my sig. |
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piccolo
Member #3,163
January 2003
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Back shocks probly is the seal. my point still stands. she is old. wow |
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Sevalecan
Member #4,686
June 2004
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piccolo said: My current bike is over six years old and I seem to have put enough money into it trying to keep it alive when getting a new one is cheaper. My current bike is around 40 years old. Over that, depending on what time of the year it was manufactured. I think it actually tells on the tag, I'll have to go look(Though I'm pretty sure it says April of '71). Still running strong, I just played around with wires to get my running lights working again. I love my CB450. I also just got a new helmet. It's a Scorpion EXO-400, it MSRPs for like 200 dollars, but I got it for 60+S&H at STG. Having a helmet that covers your face helps a lot with breathing and being cold (depending on how warm it is out, eh?). Plus it reduces the road and engine noise a lot (of course some helmets are designed better in this regard than others). TeamTerradactyl: SevalecanDragon: I should shoot you for even CONSIDERING coding like that, but I was ROFLing too hard to stand up. I love it! |
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Matthew Leverton
Supreme Loser
January 1999
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lambik said: Looks like it is bulletproof too All jackets bought in the USA are. Sevalecan said: I also just got a new helmet. It's a Scorpion EXO-400, it MSRPs for like 200 dollars I have one; it's a nice helmet. The sizing is kind of annoying though because small/medium have the same shell size, as do large/extra large (i.e., only the padding size differs). Not sure if that's a standard practice or not. The MSRP is probably close to $150, but it's definitely a steal for $60. |
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Sevalecan
Member #4,686
June 2004
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Matthew Leverton said: I have one; it's a nice helmet. The sizing is kind of annoying though because small/medium have the same shell size, as do large/extra large (i.e., only the padding size differs). Not sure if that's a standard practice or not. The MSRP is probably close to $150, but it's definitely a steal for $60. Well, STG said the MSRP for mine was $190, but maybe that's inaccurate. Also, when watching the video they have on their site reviewing the EXO-400, the guy(who is actually the owner) stated that the bigger shell size was only for XXXL, which is only approved by DOT and not by Snell. I had to get a 2XL to fit my fat head. As for a leather jacket, I'm using my dad's from way back when, most likely a good while before I was born. I still want to get some kevlar pants or something, but I currently have no money. TeamTerradactyl: SevalecanDragon: I should shoot you for even CONSIDERING coding like that, but I was ROFLing too hard to stand up. I love it! |
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Neil Walker
Member #210
April 2000
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I have an AGV K3, this model but not tinted. I thought it was the right size, in fact it was too tight when I bought it and would barely fit. Now, I fear it's actually too big because when I ride my 'big' bike I can't go too fast because the helmet is trying to fly off my head Next helmet I'm getting a higher specced one with more aero vents as I can't do shoulder checks at highish speed without getting my head whipped off. Neil. wii:0356-1384-6687-2022, kart:3308-4806-6002. XBOX:chucklepie |
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