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Offline VirginiaJim

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #20 on: December 30, 2011, 10:42:33 AM »
That would not matter- he was not a moderator and so could not have deleted posts or threads. The moderators that are on this site have never shown any interest in censorship of any topic that I am aware of. We can all love or hate a subject, or even have no opinion at all but we do seem free to discuss any motorcycle topic here.

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Actually, I think he was a mod besides being the tech editor for the C14...that's where things went a little catywompus.
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #21 on: December 30, 2011, 10:43:35 AM »
Yep, that is the logic I use to determine safety and usefulness on a street motorcycle and so do not have headlights, taillights, brake lights, reflectors, passenger seats / pegs, turnsignals, a horn, mirrors, or tread on my tires.

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2011, 10:53:20 AM »
Yep, that is the logic I use to determine safety and usefulness on a street motorcycle and so do not have headlights, taillights, brake lights, reflectors, passenger seats / pegs, turnsignals, a horn, mirrors, or tread on my tires.

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #23 on: December 30, 2011, 11:08:49 AM »
Roland, I've got to agree with Fred on this but good luck and keep us informed. I noticed you've got a low post count so welcome to the Forum.

He's been around... just hasn't posted much since Da Crash.  8)
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2011, 11:23:03 AM »

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #25 on: December 30, 2011, 11:34:02 AM »
That would not matter- he was not a moderator and so could not have deleted posts or threads. The moderators that are on this site have never shown any interest in censorship of any topic that I am aware of. We can all love or hate a subject, or even have no opinion at all but we do seem free to discuss any motorcycle topic here.

Brian

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2011, 11:45:43 AM »
:o
 
Good thing Fred isn't on this forum anymore...  ;)

I've noticed that Fred is no longer around.  Did I not get the memo?  What happened?
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2011, 12:09:42 PM »
There's a box here for you, Pandora.  ;D
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #28 on: December 30, 2011, 12:17:58 PM »
I really shouldn't...    :rotflmao:   Good one, but I'll open it..

Fred is at the other site.  After the crash I think he decided that occupying two sites at the same time was a little too much.  I can certainly understand it as I can't keep up with this site, let alone others.
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #29 on: December 30, 2011, 12:27:07 PM »
Thanks for the info.  Now back to car tires.  ;D
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #30 on: December 30, 2011, 01:02:28 PM »
I really shouldn't...    :rotflmao:   Good one, but I'll open it..

Fred is at the other site.  After the crash I think he decided that occupying two sites at the same time was a little too much.  I can certainly understand it as I can't keep up with this site, let alone others.

I'm pretty active on 3 forums, what a loser I am... Maybe someday I'll have to get real face to face friends...  ;)

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #31 on: December 30, 2011, 01:05:31 PM »
Hell I'm still somewhat active on the S2000 forums even though mine got stolen and I have no intentions of buying another one LoL.

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #32 on: December 30, 2011, 01:07:19 PM »

I'm pretty active on 3 forums, what a loser I am... Maybe someday I'll have to get real face to face friends...  ;)
I know 2 of the three, this one and that other one, but what is the third??

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #33 on: December 30, 2011, 01:10:38 PM »
Not a loser at all, just means you can multi-task.  You are most blessed.  I, on the other hand, have 'What's that shiny thing over there?' syndrome.  I can't even focus on what I'm doing at the moment....like this.

I like to meet people through these interactions.  I've met Poke and will meet Conrad next year at some point assuming my neck is fixed.  Heck, you may be unlucky enough to meet me at some point....   :yikes:
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #34 on: December 30, 2011, 01:23:34 PM »
I know 2 of the three, this one and that other one, but what is the third??

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Not a loser at all, just means you can multi-task.  You are most blessed.  I, on the other hand, have 'What's that shiny thing over there?' syndrome.  I can't even focus on what I'm doing at the moment....like this.

I like to meet people through these interactions.  I've met Poke and will meet Conrad next year at some point assuming my neck is fixed.  Heck, you may be unlucky enough to meet me at some point....   :yikes:

This is true Jim, you do still owe me some beers for the whole change your email trick...  ;)   :chugbeer:

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #35 on: December 30, 2011, 01:25:32 PM »
This is true Jim, you do still owe me some beers for the whole change your email trick...  ;)   :chugbeer:

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Re: finally did it
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #37 on: December 30, 2011, 03:29:49 PM »
[video]Car Tire on a Goldwing.. rightside up![/url]

If that video doesn't make my point, nothing will.  Car tires are NOT designed to be ridden on like that.
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Re: finally did it
« Reply #38 on: December 30, 2011, 05:09:32 PM »
Maxtog, I agree with you.  If this were a good option, someone would have tried to sell us a car tire for our motorcycles.  Either that, or all tires companies are involved in the conspiracy to not sell them for motorcycle use.

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Re: finally did it
« Reply #39 on: December 30, 2011, 08:19:04 PM »
You buy an expensive bike and ruin it to save money on the back tire? Sounds like federal government finance to me.