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  1. SilvrT
    I don't recall reading anywhere whether or not those kids were wearing DOT helmets or not or if they were, specifically what style? The majority of sport bike riders seem to favor a full-face. I do not know of any full-face helmets that are not DOT.
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    Following was posted on another board by a Victoria rider ... I'm assuming he's stating factual info but I can't vouch for it... these changes are "credited" to two mothers who lost their sons to "high speed" accidents.......one rider had just received his learners licence. Bought a GSX1000 the next day. Two restrictions on his learners licence: must be under direct supervision of a person with a mc licence, not to ride on a highway over 60 kmh. When he was unable to make a curve on the Malahat at approx. 150 kmh then hit a rock wall. He was breaking two rules, now his mother wants the government to add new regulations........
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    ya, I've seen other commercials (not Campbell's Soup) with a couple and a Venture too ... wasn't us tho .
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    I remember that Kerry and that one thing (graduated licence) is good but like Clive says, they're using the wrong guidline for determining it (cc vs hp) ... at least I figgure that's what they'll use as it has been that guidline they've been using for eons for determining insurance rates (which is totally ancient). There is so much more that can and should be done ... why don't they do it escapes me. Interesting also is, that as a motorcycle owner/rider for many, many years, NOBODY in authority who makes up these rules and regs has ever asked me for my opinion. Maybe it's time I wrote Ms Bond (Min of JAG) ... maybe it's time all of us did? EDIT: I re-read the news release and there is a phrase in there referencing "power restrictions" for the graduated licencing ... I'm very interested in seeing the details of that!.
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    yup, they're really missing the boat on this one! Just goes to show that all these different organizations that provide input to these things either have no clue of the "real world" or, the powers simply disregard the sensible recommendations and pick the ones that work best for "them".
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    If you missed it, here's the thread... http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=51178 Well, we just got a call from the agent ... apparently Campbell's Soup will be airing the commercial in Belgium ... and for that, we're getting more money! YIPPEEE!!!
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    I agree ... a two-wheeled car. But, at my age (65), I have had my fill of the "true motorcycle" and really appreciate my two wheeled car. As for the seats,,,, different strokes for different folks. I can't think of a stock motorcycle seat I've ever had that was any more comfortable than the Wing's. Yes, after several hours, my butt starts getting a bit numb but it does that sitting on my office chair all day long too LOL I can say this and that is until I got a backrest for my RSMV, I would ache after several hours ... not so on the Wing without a backrest.
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    When you insure with govn't insurance (ICBC), you have to insure each vehicle. We have the option to choose basic liability coverage with them and get the rest from a private insurer or get it all from ICBC. I get the extra for the bike through private insuarnce as it is cheaper but for my truck, strangely enuf, ICBC is the less expensive.
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    Now there's a "twist" I never thought of ... ... I wonder if it would also work with Cialis...
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    Not when you add these little "improvements" .... http://wingstuff.com/products/2239-torq-loopz-exhaust-power-chamber?context=gold_wing_gl1800-performance_exhaust http://www.cobrausa.com/exhaust_detail.php?model_id=92&make_id=2&product_id=2887&make=&model=GL1800&product=Slip-Ons W/Scalloped Tips
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    Oh really? The only part that is comprehensive is the number of agencies and people involved in coming to the conclusion that the font size should be bigger on the M/C licence plates!
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    My comments are embedded below: Another thing that comes to mind regarding the re-training/licencing every 5 years is that things change over time and new things come into being. If a person isn't re-trained, how are they expected to be aware or to adjust accordingly ... unless they "happen to" hear/read some awareness campaign or other public driver education awareness campaign ... and then act upon it. In so many other things we do in life, re-training is involved. Why not driver's licencing? Makes no sense to me.
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    The following is a BC Provincial Govn't new announcement. Moderators feel free to delete if you deem necessary. VICTORIA – To mark the beginning of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Province is announcing new safety regulations aimed at improving road safety and reducing motorcycle deaths, injuries and crashes. Effective June 1, all motorcycle riders and their passengers must wear helmets that meet safety industry standards. This means motorcycle riders will no longer be able to wear novelty helmets, typically known as skid lids, skull caps or beanies, which do not meet the new requirements. In addition, the new regulations: · Will require passengers, including children, to place their feet on foot pegs or floorboards. Drivers can easily be thrown off balance and risk crashing if their passengers do not keep their feet fixed on foot rests. Children who are unable to reach foot rests will no longer be allowed to ride as passengers. · Will improve visibility and enforcement for police. The font size on motorcycle licence plates has increased by 0.95 centimetres (3/8 of an inch). Since May 2011, all new motorcycle licence plates have been issued with the larger font. In making the announcement, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond said the provincial government intends to move forward with a graduated licensing program that includes power restrictions, following additional consultation to determine the best model. Feedback will be considered along with research and best practices to develop a model that improves rider safety and reduces motorcycle crashes especially for new riders. The Office of Motor Vehicles and ICBC will also partner on an awareness campaign to ensure automobile drivers are aware of how to drive safely when they encounter motorcycles on the road. The goal is to reduce fatalities and injuries from crashes involving motorcycles. While motorcycles are estimated to make up about three per cent of insured vehicles in B.C., they account for approximately 10 per cent of road fatalities. In the last five years, 203 motorcyclists have lost their lives on B.C.’s roads and 5,172 have been injured. Motorcycle fatalities increased by about 57 per cent between 1996 and 2010. The new rider safety regulations are the result of extensive consultations between the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, BC Coroners Service, ICBC, police and other road safety partners to develop a comprehensive approach to improve motorcycle safety within the motorcycling community and industry. The month of May will allow for a transition period that will give government time to move to the new laws by informing riders and the public about the upcoming changes. Starting June 1, police will begin enforcing the new laws and issuing educational materials to riders found violating the helmet and seating regulations. Fines for all new helmet-related offences are $138, and fines for seating requirements range from $109 to $121. In addition to fines, riders violating seating requirements will have their motorcycles impounded.
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    I figgure it was a PICNIC that was causing it.... (Problem In Chair Not In Computer)
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    I've often wondered if the fake fins from a second gen would fit on a 1st gen as well as the chrome head covers and what that would look like with the bikini side panels such as yours. Might look pretty good!
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    A soap walked into the bar and got all lathered up ...
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    We've been going through this for the past few years .... it's a waste of time speculating.
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    Have you become the one your parents warned you about?
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    yup ... I'd be there with ya pardner!
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    Dump that Winders POS and get a MAC! oooops... sorry, wrong thread .
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    We have Netflix also. Sign up for a 1 month free trial ... you should then be able to see all available movies/shows. There's quite a lot but just like many other "offerings", not always what you might want and a lot of stuff you don't want. We like it tho and like others have said, for $8/mo, it's pretty reasonable...if you use it.
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    ya... sorry aboot that... I couldn't find any lace to cover it with...
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    You gotta love him! Teacher: If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven, Sir. Teacher: No, listen carefully. If I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven Teacher: Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you 2 apples, and another 2 apples and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Six. Teacher: Good. Now if I gave you 2 cats, and another 2 cats and another 2, how many will you have? Johnny: Seven!!! A very angry Teacher: Where the in h*ll do you get seven from?!?!? Very angry Johnny: Because I've already got a f*#@* cat
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    here ya go... [ATTACH]66315[/ATTACH]
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