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Forum: Off-Topic May 28th, 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,949
Posted By capt_bugaloo
What I always find amusing is when I watch a...

What I always find amusing is when I watch a video review recorded by an American who pronounces the letter 'Z' as 'zee' rather than 'zed'.

I saw a video the other day where the reviewer kept...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear May 28th, 2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,628
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I really like my kevlar jeans in hot weather. ...

I really like my kevlar jeans in hot weather. They have kevlar lining in the seat and knees, plus CE-approved armor in the knees and hips. Off the bike they look like somewhat baggy blue jeans, but...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 13th, 2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,422
Posted By capt_bugaloo
You can find some great bargains on used gear on...

You can find some great bargains on used gear on Craigslist.
I bought a pair of like new Alpinestar Stage boots maybe four years ago for $30..! I still wear them everytime I ride.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 29th, 2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,407
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I used to commute on my 250R about 5 or 6 miles...

I used to commute on my 250R about 5 or 6 miles in each direction. I'd also recommend taking it for at least a good 45-60 min run maybe once a week.
Forum: New Members August 26th, 2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,148
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I've found that the speedometers of most...

I've found that the speedometers of most motorcycles over read by as much as 10%. If it says 70 mph, you might only be in the low 60s.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 25th, 2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,049
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Yeah, I find it's a great surface... After about...

Yeah, I find it's a great surface... After about a year.
Forum: Off-Topic August 24th, 2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,304
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Venison and moose are good eatin'... Mountain...

Venison and moose are good eatin'... Mountain goat, not so much.

I think hunting is fine, but if you kill it you should eat it.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 16th, 2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Red face Ugh - sounds awful....

Ugh - sounds awful....
Forum: Off-Topic August 16th, 2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,144
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I like melons, but not so much that I would post...

I like melons, but not so much that I would post about it on the Internet....
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 16th, 2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By capt_bugaloo
People go to work at 3:30am? WTF?

People go to work at 3:30am?
WTF?
Forum: Off-Topic August 10th, 2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,420
Posted By capt_bugaloo
If the area is so unsafe that women are in danger...

If the area is so unsafe that women are in danger and need special parking spots, that aren't the men also in danger (perhaps to a less extent, but still) and therefore security for the entire area...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 8th, 2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,478
Posted By capt_bugaloo
You'd think that... but the exterior color of a...

You'd think that... but the exterior color of a helmet actually makes little or no difference to the interior temperature.

From http://www.msgroup.org/forums/mtt/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14149
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair August 8th, 2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Cool My new bike - V-star 650

Although my Ninja 250 was great for around town, I always found it cramped and buzzy out on the freeway. After much consideration, I sold it a couple of months ago and bought something quite...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 8th, 2015, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,054
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Does this surprise anyone? Sad to say, if I'd...

Does this surprise anyone? Sad to say, if I'd had to guess, I would have thought the percentage higher than 2%. I see drunks on the road all the time, especailly at night.
Forum: Ride Reports August 2nd, 2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,523
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Congrats on doing that many miles all in one go -...

Congrats on doing that many miles all in one go - I know I couldn't do that!
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 31st, 2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,491
Posted By capt_bugaloo
The only way you'll win a fight with a cop is if...

The only way you'll win a fight with a cop is if you beat him with a lawyer - and even then it's pretty iffy.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 31st, 2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,507
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I have to say that if someone were popping...

I have to say that if someone were popping wheelies 200 feet from my home, even on a stock little 50cc, at 11:30 at night - you bet I would hear it. I don't think a guy getting pissy because you're...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 30th, 2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,507
Posted By capt_bugaloo
'Git offa my lawn with your noisy motorsicle!'

'Git offa my lawn with your noisy motorsicle!'
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 30th, 2015, 01:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,592
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Nevadawolf for the win. If you are stopped in...

Nevadawolf for the win. If you are stopped in gear and watching your mirrors, you should not be too surprised if someone rams up behind you. Even if you only have a second of warning time, that's...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear July 29th, 2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,036
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I used to prefer wearing a 3/4 helmet: more...

I used to prefer wearing a 3/4 helmet: more comfortable, slightly better peripheral vision.
Then I saw a guy who did a high-speed face plant with an open-face helmet: he had his lower jaw ripped...
Forum: New Members July 28th, 2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,851
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Cool On Advrider.com about 5 years ago, there was a...

On Advrider.com about 5 years ago, there was a detailed trip report of a guy and girlfriend riding 2-up (with camping gear) from Texas to Argentina on a pre-gen 250.
...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear July 28th, 2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,150
Posted By capt_bugaloo
Rain gear? If you're riding more than an hour...

Rain gear? If you're riding more than an hour out of town, it's always a good idea to pack a rain suit in case you get caught in some surprise wet weather.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 25th, 2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,779
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I used to commute daily, but now I've moved to...

I used to commute daily, but now I've moved to within an easy walk of work, so it's weekend rides for me.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 24th, 2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,684
Posted By capt_bugaloo
IMHO gloves and boots are easily as important (if...

IMHO gloves and boots are easily as important (if not more so) as a jacket. If you fall and get bad road rash or bruising on your shoulder or back, it hurts. If you get the same with your feet or...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 22nd, 2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,972
Posted By capt_bugaloo
I know a guy who bought one new for a very low...

I know a guy who bought one new for a very low price, and put several thousand miles on it in 18 months. He didn't have any issues with it, and eventually sold it to buy a bigger bike.

I would be...
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