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Today, 01:21 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread (New) G650GS (thumper) reliability in Bike Choices - Starter Bikes

Germans make decisions two ways. The first way is to make a snap decision and run with it. The second is to collect and agonizing amount of...

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Today, 12:52 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread Track Day . . . coming right up! in General Forum

I lose at least 2-3 pounds at a full track day. If it is really warm out, 5 is possible.

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Yesterday, 09:49 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread (New) G650GS (thumper) reliability in Bike Choices - Starter Bikes

Sort of. The whole German thing is more about precision and the limits of engineering than it is about luxury or performance. So you tend to get...

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Yesterday, 09:41 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread Track Day . . . coming right up! in General Forum

Noooooo...... That is priceless!!

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Yesterday, 02:22 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread BBO Rant Thread in The Lounge

Linguistics. Have him consider a linguistics focus. We have the same thing in my family - massively inherited profound language skill. In my...

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Yesterday, 02:04 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread The Official BBO Bar - yep, we had to move again... in The Lounge

Sun today!! But rain on the weekend. :( However, riding, so :) Had a very fun workshop yesterday run by a new member of our group. Halfway...

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Yesterday, 01:48 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread Track Day . . . coming right up! in General Forum

haha, Margaret, you are crazy. But yeah, I have found that guys do tend to get a little stupid around chicks of any sort in leather. My usual weapon...

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05-23-2013, 03:26 PM

Trials replied to a thread Dirt bike insurance? in Dirty Talk

If a motorcycle crashes in the woods and nobody hears it, did it ever crash :scratch: I liken it to operating a chainsaw; don't cut yourself, but...

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05-23-2013, 01:50 PM

Trials replied to a thread Which of these boots for commuting? Safety priority. in Bike Gear, Accessories, and Add-Ons

Told my wife that, she said buy a new pair :thumbsup: Thank-you http://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/gaerne-balance-oiled-boots.html

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05-23-2013, 06:01 AM

Trials replied to a thread Dirt bike insurance? in Dirty Talk

Almost all of the entry fees collected at our sanctioned competition events goes straight to that events insurance coverage. The insurance is...

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05-23-2013, 01:32 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread The Official BBO Bar - yep, we had to move again... in The Lounge

Morning. My 12YO heard turboprop as "turtleprop". My 14YO refered to a Cygnet as a Smart crossed with a Multipla wearing an Aston grille to...

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05-23-2013, 01:31 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread BBO Rant Thread in The Lounge

In Germany, there is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices. No rant today.

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05-22-2013, 07:05 PM

Trials replied to a thread Which of these boots for commuting? Safety priority. in Bike Gear, Accessories, and Add-Ons

:I love my comfy riding boots:

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05-22-2013, 05:27 PM

Trials replied to a thread Need new front tire...recommendations? in Maintenance and Repair

Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa :thumbsup:

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05-22-2013, 02:38 PM

atomicalex replied to a thread Choosing leathers... input? in Bike Gear, Accessories, and Add-Ons

This is the right answer!

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05-22-2013, 08:51 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread New Honda Forza Scooter and Grom motorcycle in Bike Choices - All Brands

This is true. Oh, so true. Except for Classic Biek Mechaniker, but that is all old UJMs. :-P

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05-22-2013, 08:40 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread The Official BBO Bar - yep, we had to move again... in The Lounge

I still have six weeks of waiting before I can start breaking mine in. <-- totally jealous of mz...... :-P Leathers and track day???? too much...

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05-22-2013, 08:25 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread (New) G650GS (thumper) reliability in Bike Choices - Starter Bikes

Sorry, I just saw the PM. I am kind of an idiot. The whole BMW thing is a German thing. Let's get that out of the way. They are not so much...

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05-22-2013, 02:30 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread The Official BBO Bar - yep, we had to move again... in The Lounge

Morning. Water pump stopped leaking, no notable loss of coolant. One very confused rider. Further testing scheduled for the weekend. Until then,...

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05-22-2013, 01:54 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread Track Day . . . coming right up! in General Forum

Having broken a lot of tools, I nearly alwaysd go for Craftsman or SK now. Norty - she's already done the "I'm just visiting" day. This IS the...

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05-21-2013, 02:34 PM

atomicalex replied to a thread BBO Rant Thread in The Lounge

LOL men! What are they good for? :-P

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05-21-2013, 02:32 PM

atomicalex replied to a thread BMW R65LS for beginner in General Forum

If I was home!!!

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05-21-2013, 02:32 PM

atomicalex replied to a thread Track Day . . . coming right up! in General Forum

This is actually a very good idea. Trust me. Running with just a tach was a wonderful thing. It decouples you from fast and forces you to focus on...

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05-21-2013, 09:54 AM

Trials replied to a thread BMW R65LS for beginner in General Forum

Somebody buy it, that bike is a score at that price :thumbsup:

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05-21-2013, 09:34 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread Track Day . . . coming right up! in General Forum

Relax and have fun!!! Don't worry about bringing a rolling toolshed - take the basics. I agree about the chain/sprockets, leave them behind. Well,...

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05-21-2013, 09:21 AM

Trials replied to a thread Fair/Smart Ninja 250 Prices, SoCal? in Bike Choices - Starter Bikes

:confused: how come you want to buy your first motorcycle ultra cheap and already plan to trade it up, but you are shopping for 450$ boots and 1000$...

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05-21-2013, 02:14 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread BBO Rant Thread in The Lounge

Water pump. Again. Let me add some fools in München to the ones in Wolfsburg on my list of "vehicle engineers that should died painful deaths" list.

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05-21-2013, 02:11 AM

atomicalex replied to a thread The Official BBO Bar - yep, we had to move again... in The Lounge

Thinking of you, Chad. I hope things work out. I got the Golf buttoned up this morning, still need to drive ti around the block. good thing...

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