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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 10th, 2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,457
Posted By elars
Oh for crying out loud. You broke me. I'm done...

Oh for crying out loud. You broke me. I'm done for the day. :rolleyes:
Forum: Riding Skills August 5th, 2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,772
Posted By elars
The things that made it especially easy in the...

The things that made it especially easy in the MSF course were the little things. LOOK where you're going. DO NOT look down. AT ALL. If you look down, you're going there :) Those two things...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 4th, 2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,617
Posted By elars
Touch up paint merely masks your scratches and...

Touch up paint merely masks your scratches and keeps metal from rusting (moot with non-metal fairings). It isn't gonna make it look like it used to. Have everything buffed out if you want it like...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 4th, 2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,365
Posted By elars
When I was young and cars still had chokes (okay...

When I was young and cars still had chokes (okay I was like 5, haha) I always thought the choke symbol was an N for neutral, and got really confused by the turtle and rabbit. I thought it was like,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 4th, 2009, 07:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,733
Posted By elars
It's pretty much been said. You know what you...

It's pretty much been said. You know what you need to do. Just remember all the time you've spent on two wheels where you took corners just fine, where nothing slipped out, and where you were in...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk August 3rd, 2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,926
Posted By elars
You are right. Your oil is slightly green...

You are right. Your oil is slightly green tinted. That's how it's supposed to look :) I've noticed NORMAL oil when you tend to overanalyze everything and what you're looking through is less than...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 1st, 2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,945
Posted By elars
Basically... The padding helps distribute and...

Basically... The padding helps distribute and absorb some of the force to help prevent stresses/abrasions/breaks.

Armor may be effective at abrasion resistance to protrusions, but most...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 1st, 2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,534
Posted By elars
Really? People like to fly through your...

Really? People like to fly through your neighborhood at 0530? Man that must suck. But hey, since you're a good driver, did you ever think of backing into your spot so you can just drive right out...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear July 28th, 2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 22,711
Posted By elars
The same as you paid for it, minus $9 for someone...

The same as you paid for it, minus $9 for someone to sew the strap back on. If you think about it, your strap is sewn together already, a good stitching will hold up much better than you think.
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Forum: Off-Topic July 22nd, 2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,592
Posted By elars
You worry way too much. Sit back, relax, and...

You worry way too much. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your new job. Yes, you got it. No, stop second guessing. You're fine. :thumbup:
Forum: Off-Topic July 21st, 2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,592
Posted By elars
Entirely dependent on your relationship with your...

Entirely dependent on your relationship with your boss and you yourself. I would prolly tell him either way. I'd tell him that I'm looking to transfer and I hope he dies in a fire, or that I really...
Forum: Off-Topic July 20th, 2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,854
Posted By elars
I do absolutely nothing. I have the metabolism...

I do absolutely nothing. I have the metabolism of a hummingbird. I'm 5'10" and weigh 120lbs. Over Thanksgiving break last year I actually lost 2% body fat. Now, I may be skinny as a twig, but I'm...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 20th, 2009, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 699
Posted By elars
Yes. Previous owner of my car cross-threaded a...

Yes. Previous owner of my car cross-threaded a spark plug and I finally broke one in that hole trying to get it out. Had to tear down the engine and take the head out, and since I don't have the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 14th, 2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,779
Posted By elars
The Kawasaki dealer was happy. He was actually...

The Kawasaki dealer was happy. He was actually concerned that they weren't gonna sell all of their 250's. He knew it would be my first bike and said that if there was anything that didn't seem...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 14th, 2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,244
Posted By elars
I'd be happy to add what I can reference. It may...

I'd be happy to add what I can reference. It may help me learn more in the process. In most states aftermarket HID install is illegal regardless if the housing is made for it, but as long as...
Forum: Off-Topic July 14th, 2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,767
Posted By elars
Dose this mean if I got buck teef n grow me a...

Dose this mean if I got buck teef n grow me a mullet I can beats my wife gooder?
Forum: Off-Topic July 14th, 2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,353
Posted By elars
No wonder my dad got the '69 ;) It was a...

No wonder my dad got the '69 ;)

It was a good car. I like the car all the way into the 80's. It was plain, but with a little flair here and there. We also had an 84 convertible which I believe...
Forum: Ride Reports July 14th, 2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By elars
Your stuff is usually a good read. Thanks for...

Your stuff is usually a good read. Thanks for sharing with us!

Possible thread hi-jack: I know your helmet vinyl was done by a friend of sorts, and that it's from shadow of the colossus, but...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 14th, 2009, 10:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,244
Posted By elars
I had a different comparison in mind but felt...

I had a different comparison in mind but felt that this one got the point across of how much this particular topic bugs me :P
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 14th, 2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,244
Posted By elars
I'm more on a rampage because especially with a...

I'm more on a rampage because especially with a subject like this where it's very easy to do it the wrong way, articles should at least inform that you should be aware of improper use, to say the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 14th, 2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,244
Posted By elars
Christ cry me a river already. If your point in...

Christ cry me a river already. If your point in posting was to establish that HID's are brighter than halogens, then good job. If it was to provide much more beyond that, I think you could've found...
Forum: Off-Topic July 14th, 2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,353
Posted By elars
aww nuts, you're right, sorry. It's a 66 GT. ...

aww nuts, you're right, sorry. It's a 66 GT. Only the GT's came with the four light set-up until 69.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 13th, 2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,244
Posted By elars
It partially fits your gigantic copypasta of a...

It partially fits your gigantic copypasta of a definition, but that's just it; partially.

It reads like a student's report on a topic. More specifically like a compare and contrast paper. The...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 13th, 2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,745
Posted By elars
My main draw to the newgens is first and...

My main draw to the newgens is first and foremost, the only real difference, the looks. A viable reason if you justify the added cost. BUT, that cost also includes (typically) a less used, 'new' or...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 13th, 2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,687
Posted By elars
Are you talking about your license test or an MSF...

Are you talking about your license test or an MSF course? I know I was pretty excited to get my MSF course over with, as upon adequate completion you get a waiver for testing for the endorsement. ...
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