February 2nd, 2009, 11:17 AM | #41 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
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Go you!
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February 2nd, 2009, 11:44 AM | #42 |
Revolver Wario
Name: Jeffrey
Location: La Palma, CA
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Thats great news! Just be sure to figure in the overhead of owning a bike. I made the mistake of not doing so, and now have less than a hundred dollars to my name with credit card payable at around $250.
Registration ($151) Oil Change + Filter + (Service if you don't do it yourself) ($20 + $5 + ($40)) New Tires + Mounting (200 + ($70)) Motorcycle License Processing Fees *Assuming that you haven't gotten the endorsement yet* ($28) Insurance ($200 / yr) (+300 for full coverage) $604 give or take. With the services factored in, we're looking at $714 give or take. Then $1000 or more depending on what gear you can afford. Like Chris from OCmoto says, the notion that motorcycles are more cost efficient than cars are a little misleading. Fun thing is, it's only $5 to fill up at the gas station >
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February 2nd, 2009, 01:23 PM | #43 | |
Finally!
Name: Tony
Location: Central TX
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Thanks for the input though Jeffrey, I really appreciate it man (you too Sunny)! |
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February 3rd, 2009, 06:24 PM | #44 |
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Name: Mike
Location: San Diego, CA
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Refund? What refund? Here in California they're sending out IOUs
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February 3rd, 2009, 11:08 PM | #45 |
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i heard that driving home from work today...geeze...
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February 4th, 2009, 09:16 AM | #46 | |
Finally!
Name: Tony
Location: Central TX
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"See, look at this one: 30 thou, you might want to hold on to that one!" LOL! But TBH, I'm just really blessed and fortunate to live where I'm at right now. |
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February 4th, 2009, 10:02 AM | #47 | |
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Name: zartan
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I am hoping to get something back. Still compiling. Just got my P and L done so still need to go to an acct. I LLC'd this year so need help this first time doing them.
Oh my P & L was a tragic comedy I think I am even on my estimated. But if we get something back.. We both want wind screens I want Pazzo levers if they come out soon and new Skate wheels. And maybe that vacation we JUST got a refund for to Palm springs. ok probably Bills Quote:
That is great to hear you are using that. I keep reminding my buyers about it. Talk is that MAYBE that might not be just a pay back credit but maybe just a keep it credit that would be awesome.
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February 4th, 2009, 11:13 AM | #48 | |
Finally!
Name: Tony
Location: Central TX
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February 4th, 2009, 05:01 PM | #49 |
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Speaking of Stimulus;
Sometime this year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explaining using the Q and A format: Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment? A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers. Q. Where will the government get this money? A. From taxpayers. Q. So the government is giving me back my own money? A. No, they are borrowing it from China . Your children are expected to repay the Chinese. Q. What is the purpose of this payment? A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy. Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China? A. Shut up. Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US economy by spending your stimulus check wisely: If you spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China . If you spend it on gasoline it will go to Hugo Chavez, the Arabs and Al Queda. If you purchase a computer it will go to Taiwan. If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala (unless you buy organic). If you buy a car it will go to Japan and Korea. If you purchase prescription drugs it will go to India. If you purchase heroin it will go to the Taliban in Afghanistan. If you give it to a charitable cause, it will go to Nigeria. And none of it will help the American economy. We need to keep that money here in America. You can keep the money in America by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game, or spend it on prostitutes, beer (domestic only), or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still in the US. |
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February 4th, 2009, 06:00 PM | #50 |
Sarcasm: Yea that'll work
Name: Andy
Location: Essex Jct, VT
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That was too funny. And it's funny because it's true.
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February 4th, 2009, 07:19 PM | #51 |
Live Life
Name: Don
Location: Lincoln, NE
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February 4th, 2009, 07:50 PM | #52 |
Ramen Rider
Name: Gary
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.
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February 4th, 2009, 07:55 PM | #53 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
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If my guy can get me what he just told me on the phone I will be one HAPPY camper! :: dance from foot to foot ::
Check off trip to CA (No matter the cost! WHOOT!) And a good chunk o'bills! ( WHOOT WHOOT!)
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February 4th, 2009, 08:30 PM | #54 |
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Awesome!! Thx for the upbeat news tyke!! hope you get home soon
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February 4th, 2009, 08:31 PM | #55 | |
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February 4th, 2009, 09:46 PM | #56 |
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February 13th, 2009, 02:17 PM | #59 |
Finally!
Name: Tony
Location: Central TX
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I GOT MY TAX RETURN TODAY!!!! And my wife's car is being sold to my brother who has almost all the money already. It should be just a few more weeks before I'm on my ninjette!! WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!
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February 13th, 2009, 02:18 PM | #60 |
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lol...
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February 13th, 2009, 08:14 PM | #61 |
Curiosity is a Killer
Name: CG
Location: So Cal
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My refund is going straight to the IRS for 2006 back taxes! Stupid IRS, somehow I managed to owe them over $4 from that year....very sad
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February 14th, 2009, 08:13 AM | #62 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
Location: San Jose, CA
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awwww CG Thats to bad! My S/O had that happen to him because one company failed to get his W2 out in time (he did side work for them) and he then forgot to amend it. Ended up owing the IRS something like $5K for it. He paid it back with his 07 taxes and will finish off the payment with his 08s...
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February 15th, 2009, 07:55 PM | #63 |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
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It will go towards my travel fund. This year I'm am hitting Hawaii, New York, Florida and maybe Europe, for my big trips. Small trips will be camping around Alberta and BC in the summer.
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February 15th, 2009, 08:03 PM | #64 |
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Name: Nick
Location: Occoquan, VA
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Ever think about taking the ninja camping? I think it would be so cool to travel for a couple days on a motorcycle camping along the way. My tent (almost) packs up small enough to take backpacking so it would fit nicely on the back of the bike.
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February 15th, 2009, 08:17 PM | #65 | |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
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hehehe....That would be a great idea, but I'm a princess when it comes to camping. I like to go in a 5th wheel. Once we camped in that I'm never going back to a tent if I don't have to. No more trying to set up the tent at midnight or 1am, arguing in hushed tones as to how to set it up! Just pull up, unhitch and climb into a warm cozy bed. I do go tent camping but it's chaos. I LOVE going camping in a Teepee! That's lots of fun! I'm a really light sleeper and I have a hard time tent camping because I'm woken up every 1/2 hr. I turn into a bear if I don't get enough sleep. I love being outdoors, going hiking, sitting around a fire, cooking over a campfire deep in the trees where you don't see your neighbor, watching all the billions of stars scattered across the sky.... but then I like to curl up in a comfy bed and snuggle into my duvet. Such a princess I am. I do have friends who took their bike and went from AB to BC. They had a blast and got great pictures. I'm also just leary about rain. I don't want to ride on a bike in the rain. I had a bad experience with it and I've vowed to never ride in the rain. If it does rain, I'll pull under an overpass and wait it out. I don't care how long it takes. I'm just a freak when it comes to anything obscuring my vision. I always have to have a clean windshield when I drive. Nutty and odd I know, but I can't handle not being able to see out perfectly. |
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February 15th, 2009, 09:34 PM | #66 |
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Name: Nick
Location: Occoquan, VA
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Now thats barely camping!
Twice a year I go canoe-camping. We take a 4 days to cover 20-30 miles in a canoe in the upper part of the James River, setting up camp every night on the side of the river. Its a different experience since you have to take everything you need for 4 days - food, drink... The best time I've ever had camping on one of these trips was on a perfectly clear night on a sandy beach on the side of the river where we just slept outside. No need for a tent if you dont need to be protected from any weather! |
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February 16th, 2009, 12:18 AM | #67 | |
Adrenaline Junkie Queen
Name: Joanne
Location: Alberta
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Wow! That would be fun! Sleeping on the beach under the stars. Nice! As long as there are not pesky mosquitoes... I want to go fishing, then light a fire, skin it, gut it and cook it right on the rocks! I'm horrible in a canoe. I get too bored cuz it doesn't go fast enough. I have ADD so then I begin to amuse myself in other ways like starting a water fight or rocking the canoe, just for fun.... I want to try kayaking though. I got lost in Victoria, BC and didn't make it in time to go Kayaking in the ocean. Those 2 things are on my Bucket List. LOL... Ok... so maybe sleeping in an RV isn't camping, but it's comfortable "camping"... It's not like I have a TV or anything. I can do a tent, but prefer a Tent trailer, 5th wheel or RV. Make fun of me all you want. I don't care. I think it's camping if you have to cook your food on an open fire and haul your stuff around in coolers. |
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February 17th, 2009, 12:19 AM | #68 |
Her name is Itoshii
Name: Nani
Location: Charlotte, NC
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I miss the beach back home... maybe I'll use the tax return money to fly back to PR and enjoy some more of this:
P1000380.jpg Too bad I can't take Itoshii with me on the plane, LOL
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February 17th, 2009, 06:58 AM | #69 |
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Name: Brad
Location: Dallas
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I'm getting $44 back so I plan on buying something pretty awesome.
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February 18th, 2009, 01:37 AM | #71 |
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Name: Levi
Location: St. George, Utah
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Well I got mine back today....wasn't much because I have been out of a job for so freaking long! But the money went right to paying off my bike....I know owe 1300 which isn't bad for not having a job and just barley getting it over thanksgiving....Plasma is a life saver (no pun intended)
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February 18th, 2009, 10:23 AM | #72 | |
Finally!
Name: Tony
Location: Central TX
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February 18th, 2009, 06:57 PM | #73 |
Her name is Itoshii
Name: Nani
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Hopefully the economic situation will straighten out before we notice it so that everybody can keep their motorcycles...
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February 18th, 2009, 07:24 PM | #74 |
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Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
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Nani, I'd sell my furniture and my clothes (save for some sweatpants, a tshirt and some undies! ) before selling the motorcycles if it ever came to that.
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February 18th, 2009, 08:55 PM | #75 |
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Name: Levi
Location: St. George, Utah
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Ha ha I would only get about 15 bucks total for the cloths I own Hopefully a job will turn up sometime soon so I can get this baby paid off and start doing some mods.
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February 18th, 2009, 09:23 PM | #76 | |
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February 19th, 2009, 05:44 AM | #77 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
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I hardly got anything back at all for this year - eh its ok though. I guess I should be lucky I have a decent job in this economic weather
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February 19th, 2009, 11:45 AM | #79 |
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Name: Matt
Location: Alma Center Wisconsin
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It's going towards my bike!!
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February 19th, 2009, 07:48 PM | #80 | |
Her name is Itoshii
Name: Nani
Location: Charlotte, NC
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