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    Shoei RF1100

    Is anyone using this helmet? Is it quiet? I've been running an HJC CL-14 for more years than is advised.... mama decided it's time for a new lid. Having an XXL long oval head shape makes it a beyotch to find helmets that fit. The CL was bought when I needed a helmet and was not able to...
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    '09 ZX6R -- one year, 12K miles later

    When I had to sell the FZ6 in '08, I was not terribly happy with the need. I'd finally gotten the suspension sorted out, and it was running like a top. I knew as a result, I would not willingly go back to OEM non adjustable suspension. When I got settled in VA, and we finally got my wife...
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    CVN-65 Decommissioning 1 Dec 2012

    I served on board the enterprise as ship's company, from 1980-1983. She's on her last deployment now, and will return to be taken out of service in. 50 years and who knows how many miles steaming in war and peaceful times. I visited Perth, Sasebo, Mombassa, Diego Garcia, Singapore, Hawaii...
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    Opnavinst 5100.12j

    The rules for operating a motorcycle on board naval installations are changing once again. Going from the previous rendition (5100.12H) to the newest release, issued in June '12, there is no longer a requirement to wear reflective gear to ride on base. It's recommended, but not required...
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    Radial master cylinder servicing

    Folks, I've been on the ZX6 for a few months now, and could see that the rear brake fluid was obviously discolored. That led to me flushing/bleeding the back brakes, which were in DIRE need of a service. The fluid looked like liquid carbon dust... very nearly solid black.:eek: The front...
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    Military Sport Bike Rider course

    Being that I am a military retiree working on a military base, I decided riding my bike to work was mandatory. :) Signing up for the ERC course was a little more complicated than I thought it should be, as I could not register for the class as a contractor.... I had to do so as a retiree...
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    Riding on base?

    I'm now working on a Navy Base, in Dahlgren Va. Last time I rode a motorcycle on a base was NAS Miramar, in 1990. Things have changed a bit. :) It seems the Navy now requires riders to re-take a training course every three years. You also need to wear some sort of reflective vest? Does my...
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    Anyone ridden a YZFR-6? R? 2007 or up?

    I'm in the market for another bike, and am really interested in upgrading from the FZ6 that I liked a lot... except for the wind noise off the fairing, and the roast yer nutz understeat exhaust (great in ttheory), and the weak suspension. The YZRF6 sounds like a great upgrade, used I can...
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    Kawasaki Versys?

    Has anyone had a chance to ride one of these? I know I could poke around and find the related forum here.... I'd rather hear from people who have the same reference point as me.:thumbup: Wind protection, power, and ride quality? MPG? Handling? Thoughts?
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    I'm sick of Charlie Sheen

    To all those television executives: Please stop interviewing Charlie Sheen. There's nothing at all interesting in watching a train wreck played out in slow motion 20 times a day in 1 minute sound bites. I'm sick of hearing about him. He is contributing nothing. You are furthering this slide into...
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    Accident scenario

    This was posted up on another board I frequent. No spleens or anything. Bad situation, multiple riders injured. Narrow road, car overtakes slow rider in blind corner and causes an oncoming rider to go down, as well as swerving back into 'his' lane and taking out the rider he was...
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    Jet assisted sled ride....

    Swedish Airforce Jet Sledding - Bing Videos
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    Geo Tagging article

    Moderators, if there is a better place to put this then feel free to move it. This is a public released article from the US Army, concerning what happens when people post pictures on the web, that they have taken with cell phones or other devices with GPS capability. Social Media...
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    Coming soon to a theatre near you....

    This was fired this past Friday, about a mile from where I work. :rockon: Fredericksburg.com - Railgun shots break record - page 1 FLS
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    Seattle area LEO crash

    Can anybody shed some light on this? Local News | Witness disputes trooper's version of crash with bikers | Seattle Times Newspaper
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    Crash proof motorcycle

    Just had this passed along on another forum I frequent... it's worth watching to the very end. :eek: Biertijd.com // Media » Crashproof Bike Safety System
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    Italian MC drill team.... circa 1950(?)

    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/video/video.php?v=1469065605077
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    Daddy's Poem

    If this is a repeat, I apologize; just got sent it this morning. Daddy's Poem Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home Why...
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    Finally, an offer is in hand.

    I've been offered a job in Dahlgren,VA. I'll be taking it. First permanent FT job offer I have had in 2 years. Decent pay, good location for me. Interesting work. Mapquest says the trip is 2906.21 miles one way, door to door. Probably 4 day's driving to get across country. I'll have to...
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    The facebook video.....

    Even if I can't get the stupid link to work.... follow it and have a good belly laugh. Videos Posted by Crossroads: Facebook In Real Life | Facebook
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