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Just bought an '88 last night. I'm pretty excited. Is there anyone close that wants to meet to show talk about our bikes so I can learn the stuff that someone who owns one of these bikes knows? Thanks, Sean -
Will Rogers and some of his sayings: 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are two theories to arguing with a woman. Neither works. 4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. 5. Always drink upstream from the herd. 6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. 7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket. 8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. 9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. 10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there. 11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back. 12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. RandyA
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http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/queen.jpg To the citizens of the United States of America from Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: In light of your immediate failure to financially manage yourselves and also in recent years your tendency to elect incompetent Presidents of the USA and therefore not able to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately. (You should look up 'revocation' in the Oxford English Dictionary.) Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths, and territories (except Kansas , which she does not fancy). Your new Prime Minister, David Cameron, will appoint a Governor for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be disbanded. A questionnaire may be circulated sometime next year to determine whether any of you noticed. To aid in the transition to a British Crown dependency, the following rules are introduced with immediate effect: 1. The letter 'U' will be reinstated in words such as 'colour,' 'favour,' 'labour' and 'neighbour.' Likewise, you will learn to spell 'doughnut' without skipping half the letters, and the suffix '-ize' will be replaced by the suffix '-ise.'Generally, you will be expected to raise your vocabulary to acceptable levels. (look up 'vocabulary'). (I love that one) Using the same twenty-seven words interspersed with filler noises such as ''like' and 'you know' is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication. There is no such thing as U.S. English. We will let Microsoft know on your behalf. The Microsoft spell-checker will be adjusted to take into account the reinstated letter 'u'' and the elimination of '-ize.' ' (I love that one too) 3. July 4th will no longer be celebrated as a holiday. 4. You will learn to resolve personal issues without using guns, lawyers, or therapists. The fact that you need so many lawyers and therapists shows that you're not quite ready to be independent. Guns should only be used for shooting grouse. If you can't sort things out without suing someone or speaking to a therapist, then you're not ready to shoot grouse. 5. Therefore, you will no longer be allowed to own or carry anything more dangerous than a vegetable peeler. Although a permit will be required if you wish to carry a vegetable peeler in public. 6. All intersections will be replaced with roundabouts, and you will start driving on the left side with immediate effect. At the same time, you will go metric with immediate effect and without the benefit of conversion tables. Both roundabouts and metrication will help you understand the British sense of humour. 7. The former USA will adopt UK prices on petrol (which you have been calling gasoline) of roughly $10/US gallon. Get used to it.) 8.You will learn to make real chips. Those things you call French fries are not real chips, and those things you insist on calling potato chips are properly called crisps. Real chips are thick cut, fried in animal fat, and dressed not with catsup but with vinegar. 9. The cold, tasteless stuff you insist on calling beer is not actually beer at all. Henceforth, only proper British Bitter will be referred to as beer, and European brews of known and accepted provenance will be referred to as Lager. New Zealand beer is also acceptable, as New Zealand is pound for pound the greatest sporting nation on earth and it can only be due to the beer. They are also part of the British Commonwealth - see what it did for them. American brands will be referred to as Near-Frozen Gnat's Urine, so that all can be sold without risk of further confusion. 10. Hollywood will be required occasionally to cast English actors as good guys. Hollywood will also be required to cast English actors to play English characters. Watching Andie Macdowell attempt English dialogue in Four Weddings and a Funeral was an experience akin to having one's ears removed with a cheese grater. 11. You will cease playing American football. There are only two kinds of proper football; one you call soccer, and rugby (dominated by the New Zealanders). Those of you brave enough will, in time, be allowed to play rugby (which has some similarities to American football, but does not involve stopping for a rest every twenty seconds or wearing full kevlar body armour like a bunch of nancies). 12. Further, you will stop playing baseball. It is not reasonable to host an event called the World Series for a game which is not played outside of America . Since only 2.1% of you are aware there is a world beyond your borders, your error is understandable. You will learn cricket, and we will let you face the Australians (World dominators) first to take the sting out of their deliveries. 13. You must tell us who killed JFK. It's been driving us mad. 14. An internal revenue agent (i.e. tax collector) from Her Majesty's Government will be with you shortly to ensure the acquisition of all monies due (backdated to 1776). 15. Daily Tea Time begins promptly at 4 p.m. with proper cups, with saucers, and never mugs, with high quality biscuits (cookies) and cakes; plus strawberries (with cream) when in season. God Save the Queen! http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh10/greg_in_london/trailer.gif -
I was thinking about getting one of these. 120 Amp MIG/Flux Wire Welder with Wheels from Harbor Freight. I've never welded before. Is welding something that one can learn from a home video or should one attend a class or should it be left to someone that has been welding for a few years.
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i was born and raised in new england still live here , and after 50 plus years still havent learned the fall temps can drop rapidly. last sat was perfect day blue sky, 75f no humidity perfect lets go cruising!!! so i was getting little impatient with gf she puttin stuff in the bags gettin her jackets etc, an dumb ole me just itchin to ride. off we go beautiful rideing. after a few hours we go by a car dealer she wants to stop as she needs new car . OK well we are there for few hours by time we leave its 9 pm dark cold as hell. and about an hour away from home. she has her heavy leather coat, chaps gloves (you know the rest). im in light leather jacket no gloves shorty helmet no face mask etc. when we made it home all I heard was all the i told you so's as she broke my hands free from the grips, and rest of night was when will you learn to bring your stuff !!!
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We like to check out all kinds of Museums. Are there any around your area that are of interest? I've already searched the net but theres nothing better than hearing about them from someone else thats been there. Sometimes they are a good break for awhile plus it doesn't hurt to maybe learn something.
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1. Ever wonder about those people who spend $2.00 a piece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward: NAIVE 2. Isn't making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing section in a swimming pool ? 3. If the Jacksonville Jaguars are known as 'Jags' and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are known as 'Bucs,' what does that make the Tennessee Titans? 4. If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea does that mean that one enjoys it? 5. There are three religious truths: a. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah. b. Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian faith. c. Baptists do not recognize each other in the liquor store or Hooters. 6. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes? 7. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? 8. Why do croutons come in airtight packages? Aren't they just stale bread to begin with? 9 Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist but a person who drives a race car is not called a racist? 10. Why isn't the number 11 pronounced onety one? 11. If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed? 12. If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP? 13. Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks? 14. What hair color do they put on the driver's licenses of bald men? 15. I was thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older; then it dawned on me, they're cramming for their final exam. 16. I thought about how mothers feed their babies with tiny little spoons and forks, so I wondered what do Chinese mothers use? Toothpicks? 17. Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office? What are we supposed to do, write to them? Why don't they just put their pictures on the postage stamps so the mailmen can look for them while they deliver the mail? 18. If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for? 19. You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive. 21. Ever wonder what the speed of lightning would be if it didn't zigzag? 22. If a cow laughed, would she spew milk out of her nose? 23. Whatever happened to Preparations A through G? 24. At income tax time, did you ever notice: When you put the two words 'The' and 'IRS' together it spells... 'THEIRS'?
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How does the job market look for you? Our company is doing a major change of operations gearing up for the future. I guess change must come losing some people and positions and hiring increases for other departments.Looks like this old dog has to learn some new tricks to stay ahead of the game.My position is firm just need to go back to school.
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I took an ambulance driving test with a simulator Tuesday. It was very interesting to learn new ways to avoid cars. Something they stress is to steer to the rear.The instructor said he is using this while on his scoot and works alot better then trying to go around.I would like to try this on a motorcycle simulator.You learn something new no matter how old you are.. Oh i did pass.
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Are there any Maintenance Days scheduled for Loozeeanner or East Texas for March? I'm at the point where I'm going to need a new set of tires,brakes,and a carb synch done on the scoot. I'd rather pay the labor $$$ to a Member here and learn how to do this rather than throw the $$$$ at a Stealer. Boomer.....who will gladly buy the beer too for anyone willing to help me out.
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a1bummer said "Me and my better half decided this summer that it was time for her to learn how to ride" That brought back fond memories. Thought I'd share, would love to hear your stories too. To start off I've seen many very accomplished female riders, and I've seen some inept male riders. No gender bashing intent here, just sharing our experience. One day my wife says she would like to learn to ride. I must admit I am excited!!! Not wanting to teach any beginner on a large bike (at the time I rode an 1100 Gold Wing). I purchased a Kawasaki 400. Same reasons a1bummer cited. So after I put several miles on bike to insure safety, my wife gets on the bike. We do this in our two acre empty, unobstructed back yard. Motor is running, bike is in 1st gear. Wife's hand is on clutch. She would not let out on clutch. I start pushing her and the bike around the full two acres, telling her at idle, if she let out on the clutch it would not take off doing a wheelie through the fence as she was convinced it would. 45 minutes later I'm out of breath, friends and family are hanging off the fence holding their sides laughing. We sold the 400 she continues to ride with me, however she never had any desire to learn to ride after that. I'd previously taught several beginners to ride. Looking back though I don't think my wife had a very good teacher.
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Howday, New Venture rider here - love my 1999!! Just checking out the site to see what I can learn and maybe say/type a few words myself.
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I recently bought a 01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 for my youngest son to learn to ride on. I enrolled him in the basic course with ABATE and was letting my wife know about it so she could coordinate schedules (manage our lives). Then she says, I want to learn how to ride too. I said, WHAT? She has shown no interest in riding since I bought the bike nearly four years ago and then when I buy a screamin green crotch rocket she wants to learn. Of course, I sent in the application for the course right away but I am still shaking my head. Iowa Guy
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I bought a Carbtune, but am intimidated to use it. Does anyone in the Omaha, NE area need their carbs balanced but doesnt have one and would like to help me learn this thing? We could experiment on both bikes. craigr
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Chicago Area Member looking for member to help with carb tune.
Perch posted a topic in Watering Hole
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i have a 2007 but don't have any mechanic skills,but want to try to do what i can. where can i find out how to change brake and coolant? someday i'll also learn how to down load pictures and computer stuff.
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Are you into the text messaging craze. BRING HOME PIZZA AND BEER PLEASE! Got to learn to type again with my thumbs.
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Here's a little Video abaout how to bring the Bike inside the House, feel free to learn a bit from this ... [ame=http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=fdaGu7JjMpA]YouTube - VmaxBob-20090110[/ame]
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Just got word today that 29 Dreams the premier motorcycle resort near Birmingham AL will be closing for good on November 9th. For all of us close by this will leave a big void in our lives. (no more sat. morning breakfast buffets). I might have to learn to cook again. For all that can get the chance to stop in before it closes make sure to tell Tim and Cathy the owners how much the place has been enjoyed. I've met riders of all makes and models from all over the country while visiting there. It will be missed.
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Hi, I find the big slobbery annimated smiley face immediately below the message text entry window very distracting while I type (I'm at work after all and its a dead giveaway to onlookers). Is there a 'Smiles [Less]' feature I could use to make it go away? Thanks for such a great site to share and learn about these great bikes. Best regards, Brian H. Uxbridge Ont.
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i got jeannie home this afternoon, for three weeks. she has to go in to the Dr.'s office every day, for 10 days , for some kind of injection. i have to check her blood sugar 3 times a day, so i guess i'd better learn how to use her new what-ya-ma- callit! thank you all again, for ALL of the prayers and positive thoughts. just jt
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Well I have a list for sure on maintance day unless I can get some help from around here soon so I can ride with all my goodies. 1. Install tach on master cyclinder and wire up 2. Install luggage rack 3. Hard wire satalite radio 4. Install GPS 5. Install passing lamps 6. Put on highway pegs 7. Install brake pads 8. Rear harley license plate light I am not savey on this stuff so I need all the help I can get. I can learn though.
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This letter is meant with the best of intentions.......the word dummy is used affectionately....I do care about all of you......and it is my goal this year to try to help some of you learn to ride safer....yea I am not an angel myself......have those times with I like to play too.......but this is important, I think you should listen to it.
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I was wanting to learn a new language, Spanish, and saw TV bits about RosettaStone and wondered if anyone has tried it. When I went to the site, I want to learn Spanish. I went to their site and you have to tell them either Latin America or Spain. Here.... (Texas) they speak Tex-Mex. Son told me the Latin one was closer than the Spain. Any input????:confused24:
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okay, i finally am getting caught up with things in my life and have a little extra time. i want to learn how to post pictures on ebay and websites. i am to the point where i have learned to put them in my picture file on my computer, now what do i do? i've been putting this off for a long time and decided i need to learn how to do it. can anyone give me a simple understandable explanation?
