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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:23 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:17 pm

yep. Honda makes a rip off too called the metropolitan, but i think its only a 50cc.

Vino + Grom :doit:
She's into the idea, surprisingly. She thinks the Vino is "super cute". :rolleyes:

Vino + Grom seems pretty perfect for what we want to do.

We'll need to take a safety course and get our licenses, but that's not a big deal. I'll see if I can get her into that.
It really is no big deal. Just :doit: Hit your local cyclegear up too
troyguitar wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:26 pm
Sounds like you need a trailer to bring the scooters behind the :poorvette: on trips.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:31 pm :lolgasm: :nope:

This is strictly for fun and easy transport locally. If we take them anywhere, that's the the TRUK is for. :triggered:
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Looks like all the riding courses are only offered from March to June. :wtf:
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:57 pm Looks like all the riding courses are only offered from March to June. :wtf:
https://training.msf-usa.org/res/street ... BK1Q%3d%3d

lots of options

http://www.advancecycletrainingcenter.com/schedule.html

july dates?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:11 pm
Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:57 pm Looks like all the riding courses are only offered from March to June. :wtf:
https://training.msf-usa.org/res/street ... BK1Q%3d%3d

lots of options

http://www.advancecycletrainingcenter.com/schedule.html

july dates?
:ohdang: I couldn't find the second one.

All the community colleges seem to end in June. Sucks because they're just $50 vs this one at $275.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:19 pm
:ohdang: I couldn't find the second one.

All the community colleges seem to end in June. Sucks because they're just $50 vs this one at $275.
Prob. due to classes starting. check the top link, there was a huge list of places, i bet one or another is way cheaper.
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Sure enough, the fucking first one on the list also happens to be the closest to me AND has classes all summer. :derp:

Now to convince Infamous it's worth spending a weekend doing with me...
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:55 pm Sure enough, the fucking first one on the list also happens to be the closest to me AND has classes all summer. :derp:

Now to convince Infamous it's worth spending a weekend doing with me...
:doit: It's fun!
:wap: Where are these mangos?
Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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Wife laid the bike down today. Currently pricing out replacement front signals, clutch lever, mirrors, and a tank.
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Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:14 pm Wife laid the bike down today. Currently pricing out replacement front signals, clutch lever, mirrors, and a tank.
:rage:
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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wap wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:25 pm
Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:14 pm Wife laid the bike down today. Currently pricing out replacement front signals, clutch lever, mirrors, and a tank.
:rage:
Shit happens. Shes okay. The bike runs. Shes going to pay for the repairs. Shes also taking over the loan when I get back so I can buy a larger bike. So really shes tearing her bike up.
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Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:52 pm
wap wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:25 pm

:rage:
Shit happens. Shes okay. The bike runs. Shes going to pay for the repairs. Shes also taking over the loan when I get back so I can buy a larger bike. So really shes tearing her bike up.
:notbad: then.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:19 pm I don't understand anything anymore.
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Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:52 pm
wap wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:25 pm

:rage:
Shit happens. Shes okay. The bike runs. Shes going to pay for the repairs. Shes also taking over the loan when I get back so I can buy a larger bike. So really shes tearing her bike up.
All in the :plac: family.
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2017 12:20 am
Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Sat Jun 24, 2017 11:52 pm

Shit happens. Shes okay. The bike runs. Shes going to pay for the repairs. Shes also taking over the loan when I get back so I can buy a larger bike. So really shes tearing her bike up.
All in the :plac: family.
Yeah not too bad to plac to the wife. She gets a bike for a good price. I get out of a loan and get something better suited for me.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2017 4:55 pm Sure enough, the fucking first one on the list also happens to be the closest to me AND has classes all summer. :derp:

Now to convince Infamous it's worth spending a weekend doing with me...
:fuckyeah: :doit:
:fuckyeah: :doit:
:fuckyeah: :doit:
:fuckyeah: :doit:
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YASSSSSSSS

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3 days of track riding at Grattan with a group of about 60 friends. 345+ track miles accumulated on the KTM alone.

Reviews of other bikes ridden:

Built (though ugly) XR650R encourages you to be a track dick, bombing sport bikes in the corners only to get passed back on the straights. I might need to get one of these for the right price.

Race pepped 2016 R1 was slightly terrifying, linear power, never stops pulling. I'd need to accumulate several days at the track to get anywhere near comfortable on this bike.

Honda RC30 was probably the most satisfying motorcycle experience I've ever had. Very analog. Easy to ride briskly, incredible feedback, and I wasn't even scratching the surface of its capabilities. If it weren't such a rare and special bike, I'd love to really push it.

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Also Sno got to do some 2-upImageImageImageImage


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4zilch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:48 am Also Sno got to do some 2-upImageImageImageImage


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That's awesome!

You two should do some side-car racing!
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Now with video.

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Do any of you ladies ride cruisers? Or am I the only old man in here?
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Barnes93cb wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2017 1:49 am Do any of you ladies ride cruisers? Or am I the only old man in here?
I used to ride a v-rod. Acid has/had one as well, but other than that you're it.
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New rear shock on the GROM is 5/7. Its like a different machine.
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so did :mahtroy: sell his :scrooge: bike or is that still around?
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dubshow wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:20 am so did :mahtroy: sell his :scrooge: bike or is that still around?
Sold, shortly after :poorvette: was sold IIRC.
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