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And you will go to prison. Where everyone who advocates, and practises violence should go. You should have no place on this forum making threats of violence against motorcyclists ....

I'm responding to this, because it deserves an answer. Yes Dan, we know you don't want to lane-split. You ahve said so a number of times. The good news is that it is not compulsory, and no one has yet suggested that it should be. So you are free to make your own decisions. But the discussion is not about that, it was an article, very well presented, that discussed the merits of this practise in the only State in the Union that officially encourages it. Unless you have substantial experience of driving under those conditions, then you might learn something if you listened to those who do. In what way does it make motorcycles look bad? In the view of a redneck truck driver? An ignorant politician? I would argue that seeing motocycles slipping carefully through an evening traffic jam would equally make those riders look smart, and advantaged. Why we should be concerned about the views of the frustrated motorist is beyond me. They have not realised that by not taking up their space on the road, you are actually doing them a favor. Notwithstanding all of that, it is safer to be moving forward than it is to be stationary, and at the mercy of the attentive cars behind you. That's not just my opinion, it is common for bikes to be hit from behind while stopped, and even the tiniest of "fender-benders" can prove fatal to bikers ... esp. if you are exercising your freedom to not wear a helmet too.. Checkout lines are a false equivalence. If someone cuts in a line like that, they are depriving you of your place ... it is the opposite of what lane-splitting accomplishes. This article was published on the LD Rider Email List about a month ago. There was a very informative and positive discussion on the subject. The legalities were discussed and pointed out, as were the attitudes of other motorists. That list is merciless on folk who opine with few, if any, data points to back up the assertions. Several folk here have given experienced views. Some have and do adopt this practise, others don't, even in Cali. Few if any have suggested that it is "bad", and those who do say that do not include the California Highway Patrol.

If you are of the mindset that America is the only place in the world, then you would be correct. I am more broad-minded than that.

Clearly a lot of people on this list are quite happy to declare a practise "unsafe" whether they have ever experienced it or not. I have been "lane-splitting" since I was 16 years old. That is more years than I care to remember. It is safe, legal in most places, and sensible. The only way you guarantee that motorcycles are part of the problems we have with congestion, is by making them take up a place in line with everyone else. The fact that State Legislators are too dumb to recognise that is their fault, not mine. People here are quick to blame government when their pet issue is badly addressed, so why suddenly should they be right about this matter? A motorist deliberately trying to harm you because he is irritated that you had the nerve to move ahead is a criminal. He is someone who just exhibited road-rage, and attempted to assault you, and it really doesn't matter what you were doing - which was "nothing to him". I have never had any incident when lane-splitting. Maybe my good luck, as all riding has an element of luck attached ... but maybe also because it teaches you to scan well ahead. To look for opportunities and to pay close attention to the behaviour of vehicles in front of you. Those are good lessons that translate directly into ALL of your riding. Lane-splitting, done appropriately and carefully, makes you a better rider.

And that is if the Commerce clause is even invoked. SCOTUS has allowed even greater latitude to the Federal Government to pass laws that are designed to improve public safety. All the States currently rushing to make laws wrt guns manufactured in-state, and not leaving the state might find they are sol.

The stock diaphragms just pull off, iirc. You might want to lubricate it well and use something blunt and thin to ease it out of the slot.

I wish you luck with this ... Those cars are a lot of fun My next purchase is a Russell Day-Long for my 86 VR. That will cost a small fortune by my standards, but I have high hopes that it will help me to a better Rally Season ... and last year wasn't bad

I thought so. The $40 includes shipping AND he is open to offers. I only paid $15 shipped for mine, but I waited a long time. They are $140 plus shipping from Superbrace, and it's not like they wear out

This is a steal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aftermarket-fork-brace-Yamaha-Venture-and-Venture-Royale-1986-1993-XVZ1300-/300828245743?hash=item460ac2beef&item=300828245743&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr Thought you would like to know

Right now I'd take Sky blue pink, with yellow dots

As a general rule, removing airboxes is unwise. They are not simply a box to hold the filter, they are a tuned part of the induction system and when they are removed the whole thing goes out of balance. Balance can usually be restored, and maybe a few hp released, but there is always a price to pay.

Wanna plan that ride? I'll come with you, or meet you part way

RedState.com?? When did they become a credible source?

Hey Miles, Let me know when you are giving away a lift table .... with a Honda ST1100 already on it :: sigh :: I can dream, can't I?

The other thing you can do is disconnect it from the far right hose (as you look at it), and the short vertical hose above the valve. That will let it wiggle around much more easily.