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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 4th, 2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,651
Posted By bettysmith
Yeah, save mildly speeding in a straight line for...

Yeah, save mildly speeding in a straight line for the track. Don't ever push yourself (even when riding in a straight line) on the street.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 13th, 2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By bettysmith
Bettysmith's Help Thread

So, I have a few issues, and I'm sure I'll encounter more along my journey of 250 ownership so I figured I would create a thread to encompass these. If you need any more information from me please...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 13th, 2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,426
Posted By bettysmith
I only have about 14xx miles riding experience on...

I only have about 14xx miles riding experience on the street (all of it on my current 250) and will say that the 250 handles highway speeds fine, and twisties even better. It is adequately fast...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 12th, 2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,982
Posted By bettysmith
Vehicles that are unable to maintain their lane...

Vehicles that are unable to maintain their lane shouldn't be allowed to use said road. It is not that the drivers aren't capable, it's that their machines aren't.

Motorcyclists aren't the only...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 10th, 2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 917
Posted By bettysmith
PSN is free, unlike Xbox Live. You do need to...

PSN is free, unlike Xbox Live. You do need to create an account, but it's a pretty straight forward process.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 8th, 2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,604
Posted By bettysmith
That really is unfortunate. A friend of a friend...

That really is unfortunate. A friend of a friend was a veteran and was killed just after he got home while out riding. Here's to hoping your friend fares better.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 7th, 2011, 09:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,140
Posted By bettysmith
Had a guy ask me if it was a 900 the other day. ...

Had a guy ask me if it was a 900 the other day. We were in a Wawa parking lot. He was riding an electric bicycle and had said he used to ride a 400cc Kawasaki (I believe.) Never heard the 900...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 1st, 2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,975
Posted By bettysmith
I never said anything about 6x more protective,...

I never said anything about 6x more protective, where did you get that? Shame on you. Your post is just silly.

Maybe it's wrong of me, but I just couldn't fathom spending six bills on a Bell.
...
Forum: Videos July 12th, 2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By bettysmith
This is awesome. I have to get one.

This is awesome. I have to get one.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! July 11th, 2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,112
Posted By bettysmith
You should leave it in gear when you park as...

You should leave it in gear when you park as well. It will keep it from rolling.

Glad nothing really got damaged though.
Forum: Videos July 11th, 2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,445
Posted By bettysmith
Apex at 1000 FPS

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Saw this on another forum. A short slow-mo clip of stoner hitting the apex at 1000 fps. Pretty cool video just because it's so slow.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 10th, 2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,363
Posted By bettysmith
Finish my smoke and put on the rest of my gear.

Finish my smoke and put on the rest of my gear.
Forum: Off-Topic July 8th, 2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,412
Posted By bettysmith
Disagree. They are vital elements in their...

Disagree. They are vital elements in their ecosystem. To F with something so vital to such a degree as killing on sight would be foolish.

Not to mention that we do far more harm to them than...
Forum: Off-Topic July 8th, 2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,528
Posted By bettysmith
FWIW, you can have multiple masteries / skill...

FWIW, you can have multiple masteries / skill trees to suit different needs (PVP, Farming, Raiding (healing, dps...), etc.)

Let me say that I have very minimal experience with Rift.

I played...
Forum: Off-Topic July 8th, 2011, 03:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,412
Posted By bettysmith
Snakes are awesome! A buddy had a few Boa's and...

Snakes are awesome! A buddy had a few Boa's and let me tell you, they give great neck massages! Friendliest creatures too.

Now mind you, this is not always the case. As Money said, be weary of...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 6th, 2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,559
Posted By bettysmith
There was a pretty big thread over on SBN about...

There was a pretty big thread over on SBN about this a little while back. A lot of people had said they have never seen a tire plug (non mushroom) fail, including those in motorcycle tires. A few...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! July 5th, 2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By bettysmith
Didn't know you rode bikes Linus. (Glassjaw from...

Didn't know you rode bikes Linus. (Glassjaw from Tippmann)

Awful story though.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 2nd, 2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,622
Posted By bettysmith
Yeah, He should think about giving someone else a...

Yeah, He should think about giving someone else a bad name next time he hops on his bike.

I'm tired of hearing people talking about how squids give those holier than thou riders a bad image. ...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 30th, 2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By bettysmith
This post inspired me to do some research. You...

This post inspired me to do some research. You can perforate your own leather.

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/general-sportbikes/316875-anyone-know-how-perforate-leather.html

The jewel of...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 29th, 2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,427
Posted By bettysmith
Was out riding the other night and approached a...

Was out riding the other night and approached a red light. Noticed a cop sitting in a parking lot as I passed. Got to the red and waited for maybe 20 seconds. I look back to see if the cop is...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! June 28th, 2011, 04:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,796
Posted By bettysmith
Broke my claivicle snowboarding as well. Got a...

Broke my claivicle snowboarding as well. Got a nice lump there now.

That's pretty beat though OP. Accidents happen, but that line should have at least been marked off if it wasn't hung properly....
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 27th, 2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,070,025
Posted By bettysmith
I only leave my MC key in the ignition with...

I only leave my MC key in the ignition with nothing attached to it. I'm not too aquanted with the normal operating sounds of this bike yet so it's difficult to be more detailed, however the only...
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events June 25th, 2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 47,399
Posted By bettysmith
Yeah it's only a few exits after I do believe.

Yeah it's only a few exits after I do believe.
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events June 24th, 2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 47,399
Posted By bettysmith
Might have to check that bike night out. Haven't...

Might have to check that bike night out. Haven't ever been, but I live just off of the Oaks exit.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 24th, 2011, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,070,025
Posted By bettysmith
From what I remember, no. I rev'd it quite a few...

From what I remember, no. I rev'd it quite a few times trying to finely adjust the idle and don't recall hearing any rattle. A little late here at the moment to go check as well.
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