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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 7th, 2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,519
Posted By Art Vandelay
So far in this thread, you've called me stupid,...

So far in this thread, you've called me stupid, an infant, and now a moron. All I've done is call you a kid (which I still believe you are) and noted what the best practices are for quick stops on...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 7th, 2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,519
Posted By Art Vandelay
You missed it again. I want you to read this...

You missed it again. I want you to read this slowly and carefully:

The guys who say to not use the front brake are wrong.

The guys who say to not use the rear brake are wrong. Obviously, you...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 7th, 2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,519
Posted By Art Vandelay
Actually, the Harley guys in question think that...

Actually, the Harley guys in question think that the front brake will send you flying over the bars.

The point sailed right over your head. Renowned experts > untrained know-it-alls
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 7th, 2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,519
Posted By Art Vandelay
Experience means nothing without proper training....

Experience means nothing without proper training. I've talked to Harley guys who have been riding for decades, and they say to never use the front brake. They are novices, regardless of how long they...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 7th, 2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,519
Posted By Art Vandelay
I believe this is why he called you a novice, and...

I believe this is why he called you a novice, and if not, it's why I'm calling you a novice right now.

See the diagram on page 23 of the MSF handbook:...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 6th, 2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 12,519
Posted By Art Vandelay
Actually, they hurt all motorcyclists. Pretty...

Actually, they hurt all motorcyclists. Pretty much everyone who hates motorcycles, is aggressive towards motorcycles on the road, thinks they should be illegal, or won't STFU about how dangerous they...
Forum: Riding Skills October 5th, 2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Art Vandelay
I noticed two glaring omissions from the MSF BRC...

I noticed two glaring omissions from the MSF BRC I took a few weeks ago.


Turning from a stop. Not knowing how to do this can get you killed. My friend and I who took the course at the same time...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 5th, 2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,074
Posted By Art Vandelay
OK, so, tacky question: did you offer them any...

OK, so, tacky question: did you offer them any money for helping? I never get the etiquette right in these situations and feel awkward about it, but I feel like giving or accepting money in these...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! October 3rd, 2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,552
Posted By Art Vandelay
I like it better than my stock '07 for sure.

I like it better than my stock '07 for sure.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 30th, 2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,007
Posted By Art Vandelay
Honestly, I wouldn't be comfortable with it until...

Honestly, I wouldn't be comfortable with it until they reach full maturity, which means after college.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 27th, 2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 51,779
Posted By Art Vandelay
It doesn't matter what you tell them; they look...

It doesn't matter what you tell them; they look it up based on the VIN.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 21st, 2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,271
Posted By Art Vandelay
I am returning my torques. I like them but they...

I am returning my torques. I like them but they run short.
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk September 17th, 2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,719
Posted By Art Vandelay
I hate to bring old threads back from the dead...

I hate to bring old threads back from the dead like this, but this is *exactly* where I'm stuck in getting my bike how I like it. I installed the Buell pegs, notched the peg bracket for shifter...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 17th, 2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,778
Posted By Art Vandelay
Because, more often than not, that's just what...

Because, more often than not, that's just what tailgaters do.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 17th, 2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,778
Posted By Art Vandelay
No sir. Your first mistake was accelerating while...

No sir. Your first mistake was accelerating while being tailgated. This just leads to being tailgated at high speed.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 16th, 2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,204
Posted By Art Vandelay
Around here, it's typical to not have one in...

Around here, it's typical to not have one in stock, ever.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 12th, 2011, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,127
Posted By Art Vandelay
You said that any DOT approved helmet will...

You said that any DOT approved helmet will protect your head. I linked to a DOT approved helmet that does not. Ergo, DOT approval, in and of itself, is meaningless.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 12th, 2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,127
Posted By Art Vandelay
Hmmm, I'm not so sure...

Hmmm, I'm not so sure...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear September 11th, 2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,127
Posted By Art Vandelay
In my opinion, once you go over $150-$200, you're...

In my opinion, once you go over $150-$200, you're paying for low noise, low weight, and convenience features.

I just picked up a Bell Vortex for $100. You'd have a hard time finding real proof...
Forum: New Members September 1st, 2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By Art Vandelay
New from KC

I just got my first bike, an '07. It has been dropped once, but looks to be in great shape otherwise. I'm taking the the MSF course in a few weeks and it will have to sit until then. I'm a bit...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 24th, 2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,673
Posted By Art Vandelay
I started looking yesterday. I'll let you know....

I started looking yesterday. I'll let you know. :)

edit: 8 days
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