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held my nose and voted early. I can't stand to be around a lot of people, so I go a week or two early every election. I, too, just wish there was someone worth voting for.
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Just got on the damn bike and ride! I limped around for a few years wishing I could ride and telling myself I'd never be able to again. Then, on a whim, I went to a HD shop just to look. While there, I sat on one, and realized that I probably could ride. So, I bought it. Yes, it's tricky when I have to stop, but I learned to come down with my good leg only. While I'm actually riding there is no problem at all (except I cannot feel the rear brake pedal under my foot - I can feel the pressure of the applied brakes slowing the bike, though). I just can't ride for very long because the pain ratchets up from the riding position. I can go farther on the VR, but it's weight gets me tired. That is something that can be worked on over time, though. My point is, just get on the bike already. Go around the block a time or two. A few minutes a few times a week. Before you know it, you'll be riding all day again.
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same story here. I have got so pissed that I take my boot off, let them see the carbon fiber AFO that goes halfway up my calf, then I hold my leg up so they can watch my dead foot dangle. I may not be able to ride for a whole lot longer, so I am darn sure gonna do it while I can!
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There was only one designation in 67 for that engine size. It should be a YCS1 Bonanza 180. NADA gives a range of $550 in fair condition up to $1925 in excellent condition. Sounds like you made a good deal. Here is some info on the bike http://classic-motorbikes.net/gallery~yamaha-ycs1-gallery and here is a metric butt-ton of pics
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It's a bad deal for you. I'll give you $25 for it right now just to get you out from under it.
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He'll be 14 in February, so it is a good time to get him started on motorcycles. So, as of yesterday evening he owns his own 1993 Suzuki DR125E. It's been ridden hard, and needs a lot of work, but it runs good and we don't have to worry about breaking anything on it. Not too bad for $400. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/012-1.jpg
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It is perfectly acceptable to wash the flag. I would definitely do it by hand, though.
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Prayers sent. Based on what you said, this sounds like the kind of young man that will figure it out quickly, re-adjust, and carry on with his life.
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Cool to see another basset owner on here. http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/IMG00116.jpg
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nice! I agree about the sporty feeling like a scooter after riding the venture. Something tells me I will be getting rid of mine this coming year.
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South? I'm in TN and it snowed here 3 weeks ago. Well, not at my exact location, but about 100 miles from here, and about 5000 feet higher. It's still the earliest that I can ever remember it snowing here. Gotta love winter in the mountains. http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20101005/NEWS01/101005009/Dusting-of-snow-at-Clingmans-Dome-in-Smokies They weather guys are telling us it will be a mild winter because of La Nina, but you can look at the cycles and tell that this is most likely wrong. We had several mild winters, and then last year we had several good snowfalls, along with one of the coldest winters on record. I am guessing that we will have at least a dozen snowfalls this winter, and at least 4 that are 8"+. (a guy can hope, can't he?) Snow, southern style: http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/snow.jpg http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/007.jpg
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The wife and I last summer (18th wedding anniversary): http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/picture072a.jpg 4 weeks ago just after the birth of our daughter (with our 13 year old son in the background ) http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/017-2.jpg
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Not sure if this will help or not: More here
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Footwear and Motorcycles, to flip flop or not
rentalguy1 replied to friesman's topic in Watering Hole
Ya'll do what you want. I could honestly care less. I know that there are two types of riders out there; those who have been down, and those who WILL go down. It is only a matter of time, but every single one of us WILL go down eventually. It could be something as mundane as having a foot slip out from under you in your own yard, to having a car pull out in front of you at speed (me), to being young and stupid and going across RR tracks at 130mph (me again). I still have gravel embedded in my chin bone from my young and stupid accident 20+ years ago. You will very, very rarely see me on a bike with less than blue jeans, steel toe leather boots, a long sleeve shirt, and a minimum of a 3/4 helmet. I may wear shorts if I go to the store at the entrance to my subdivision, since it is 1/4 mile away with a 15mph speed limit between here and there. Even then, though, I refuse to wear flip flops. It could be the gaudy brace I have to wear due to the paralysis. It also could be that I value my toes. Either way, I don't do it. I do not, however, feel the need for a full out leather racing suit. I just don't go fast enough to need it, in my opinion and experience. Jeans and a jacket will suffice for my riding style. I won't hold it against you if you ride by wearing shorts and flip flops and your hottie on the back wearing a mini skirt (complete with whale-tail, of course) and no shoes at all. I will laugh my #$$ off at you and call you stupid, however. It is my prerogative. To me, it is just beyond crazy to not dress for the ride. But hey, it's your body and your medical bills. -
I don't see a problem with owning a Sporty and Venture...
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Been around animals long enough to know that everything they do is for a reason. Momma discarded this little one for a reason. It could be something major, and she knew that this one wouldn't survive, or it could be that there are too many others and this one was the runt. It would be best to get the kitten to a vet if you haven't already. It could save you some heartache or money down the road.
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I'm pretty sure that picture was taken in FL. At least here we have the common decency to date our cousins of the opposite sex
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Did someone say group hug??? http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/rentalguy1/funnygroup-hug-1.jpg Sorry...couldn't resist!
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All I know is that's on the Dragon.
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I'm new here, but I can back up what the OP says. I've been using online forums for years. I'm a moderator on a model specific Ford forum, and I've owned my own offroad club web site and forum for a while. I've felt right at home here since day one. Since I also own a Harley, I immediately signed up on one of their fan forums, and it's been a huge let down. A large percentage of those guys think they believe in the "lifestyle" that is HD. Truth be told, they are probably a bunch of doctors and lawyers who are internet tough guys. I seriously doubt any of them know what a wrench is, much less own their own tools and work on their own junk. That is evident by the amount of beginner mechanical questions, followed immediately with sarcastic posts from other members. Sometimes you can go through 10 pages of posts before finding a single, relevant answer to the OP's question. That is not the case here, though. I have a rule about not paying for things that should be free. Information from web sites is one of them. This is the first time I have ever paid for a subscription to any web site. I have poured money into my own site, and to the site that I moderate, but that is different. Those weren't "membership fees." I still had plenty of time left on my trial subscription, but I had already decided that I want to stick it out here for a while.
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Yes, you can. They had made it tougher to operate out of your home, and were making a store front required, but they have began to relax and go back to the way it used to be. You still have to own a "gun shop," either way. All you have to do is fill out the application, submit it with your fingerprint cards, supporting documents, fees, and then jump through all of the BATFE's hoops. Here is a link with more info: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/how-to/become-an-ffl.html Oh yeah, you also have to be willing to let them go through your business location on a whim. If you are operating your business out of your home, that means they can go through your underwear drawer whenever they want to. That is what kept me from getting a FFL last year. The government is already up in my personal business too much. I don't want to give them even more authority over me in order to save a few bucks on the purchase of toys.
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Wow! That's a chunk of baby there! Congrats again!
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DO NOT do this. This is called a "Straw Purchase," and it is a federal offense. You can buy from individuals without a background check, but you may want to check into the legality of driving to another state with the sole intention of circumventing the background check to purchase a firearm. The BATFE is real particular about stuff like that. As someone else said, any FFL (usually a gun shop) can import the gun for you and then run your background for a nominal fee (typically $20). Surely their not ripping you off at that price. It does cost them money to maintain the license, storefront, employees, and computer equipment to be able to offer this service. Also, if I'm not mistaken, they are required by federal law to charge a fee for providing this service, but don't quote me on that. If you were only looking at saving $20 on the purchase, why not spend that money locally and help the economy in your neck of the woods? EDIT: went back and read the last post and wanted to clarify the term "straw purchase." This occurs when someone purchases a firearm with the intent to resale it, either immediately, or in the future, for profit or not, without a Federal Firearm License. A few examples are: You purchase a firearm for someone that you know cannot legally purchase one himself. You and a friend are at a gun shop, and your friend wants to purchase a gun. He realizes at the last minute that he does not have any money with him, but you do. If you purchase the gun, and exchange it with the friend for the purchase price at a later time, that would be a straw purchase. You buy a gun that you know a friend is looking for. You are friends with the person selling the gun, so you get a really good deal. Later in the week you offer it to the friend who was looking and he buys it from you (at a profit or not), that would be a straw purchase. It is legal, however, to purchase a firearm, then realize that you don't want or need it for whatever reason and sell it. Since the law hinges on intent, and your intention was for personal use when the purchase was made, then that would not be considered a straw purchase. It is also legal to purchase a firearm with the intent to give it as a gift, so long as no money is exchanged. A example would be that I have bought a Marlin .22 and Stephens 20 gauge for my son over the last couple of years. Since he is under age, the guns belong to me, but on his 21st birthday I will give them to him. I could likewise give them to someone else tomorrow, and it would be legal, so long as I did not accept any money for the gun. This particular law isn't as much about keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted felons or other unscrupulous characters as it is a money racket. The feds don't want a unlicensed individual buying and selling arms on a regular basis. They don't get their money for license fees and taxes that way. Also, there are the record keeping and inspection aspects of the FFL. All FFL's must keep a "book" recording every purchase and sale made. This even applies to firearms that they purchase for personal use. The whole process is very intrusive. Sorry for the long winded explanation.
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Major Plastic Work
rentalguy1 replied to elmicko's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
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My critters. Daisy the basset hound and Dottie the "pleasantly plump" kitty.
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