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« Reply #705 on: April 20, 2011, 02:12:36 AM » |
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Started some emailing with the guys at Ima Srl ...  They're the investment bankers in Nigeria, right? |
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And the sugar fountain fairy swore so hard when she came to super-size that stale hope soybean; liiiike a homeless German woman. Who is this super-sizing spirit-crushing femme? And tell her I'll break a tree root up in her shrimp.
Being faster than you thought possible…it feels good. No, screw that—it feels like shotgunning a gallon of adrenaline and chasing it with an all-night orgy aboard a burning Viking boat.
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« Reply #706 on: April 20, 2011, 03:36:30 AM » |
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Started some emailing with the guys at Ima Srl ... Is this some kind of job exploration/conversation? here  or back in the motherland  ? |
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« Reply #707 on: April 20, 2011, 06:06:10 AM » |
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They're the investment bankers in Nigeria, right?
They're the investment bankers in Nigeria, right?
Philistines!   This might be stretching things tho, the setup I need is quite a bit more expensive than their "normal" model. We'll see.  |
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First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.
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« Reply #708 on: April 20, 2011, 07:43:57 AM » |
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went to The Still and got Peter booked for a gig Friday 13th from 6 to 8:30 on their patio. We need a crowd.
It was a good day.
expanding out into entertainment management for an extra 15%?!?!?! |
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99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
98 Monster 900(trackpregnant dog-soon to be made my Fiancee's upgrade streetbike)
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Gravel rashed froo froo white is the fastest color
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« Reply #709 on: April 20, 2011, 09:00:10 AM » |
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expanding out into entertainment management for an extra 15%?!?!?!
hahha. not quite. He can buy me a beer though. |
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It's still buy a flounder a drink month
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« Reply #710 on: April 25, 2011, 11:10:52 AM » |
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went to Ray's for a nice loooonnnngggggg lunch. Now I want to crawl under my desk and sleep.
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« Reply #711 on: April 25, 2011, 11:17:46 AM » |
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Had an hour to kill so I test rode a BMW F800R.
Nice smooth power delivery and excellent build quality as expected: glacial turn in, too upright, and too tight in the cockpit also as expected. I was definitely happy getting back on the Duc afterwards.
Now... If I test ride a Street Triple...
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Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend
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« Reply #712 on: April 25, 2011, 11:38:33 AM » |
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glacial turn in, GLACIAL???...please define/explain... and too tight in the cockpit tight in the cockpit?...tighter than a newest generation Monster? Now... If I test ride a Street Triple...
Street Triple R....it might make ya wanna trade the Monster in... |
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99 Cagiva Gran Canyon-"FOR SALE", PM for details.
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« Reply #713 on: April 25, 2011, 11:47:35 AM » |
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The forks are raked out a touch further than the Monster, the whole package is heavier, and the steering damper in my opinion is set a bit stiff. Basically on the 695 I just wink in the direction I want to go and it goes. On the F800R it was a much more conscious effort to initiate a turn. Maybe I'm just spoiled kicking around such a tiny bike.
Haven't ridden a new Monster but the whole fit was considerably tighter than my '07. It could have been fixed a bit with clip-ons, but the tops of the triples just seemed extremely close.
Overall I 'liked' the bike, but nothing about it excited me. Except the seat, that was super comfortable. The hard edges let me know right where I was on it when I hung off an ass cheek through some of the tighter stuff. Railing on a demo bike is exciting and scary as shit at the same time.
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Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend
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« Reply #714 on: April 25, 2011, 11:48:24 AM » |
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If you wanna try out some Triumphs, this weekend is a good time to do it: http://www.clintoncycles.com/event_calendar.aspTriumph demo day at Clinton Cycles. I'm really considering going down to test out a Street Triple myself. I almost bought one instead of the Monster because they seem like really cool bikes. Had an hour to kill so I test rode a BMW F800R.
Nice smooth power delivery and excellent build quality as expected: glacial turn in, too upright, and too tight in the cockpit also as expected. I was definitely happy getting back on the Duc afterwards.
Now... If I test ride a Street Triple...
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« Reply #715 on: April 25, 2011, 11:51:55 AM » |
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Shit. See you there.
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Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend
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« Reply #716 on: April 25, 2011, 12:21:38 PM » |
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Hmmm.... Tiger 800  |
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First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.
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« Reply #717 on: April 26, 2011, 06:25:16 AM » |
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Called to get quotes on respringing/valving my fork and replacing my rear spring so that I can finally have a properly set up bike. My 150lbs Italian child impression is terrible.
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Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend
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« Reply #718 on: April 26, 2011, 06:34:56 AM » |
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Called to get quotes on respringing/valving my fork and replacing my rear spring so that I can finally have a properly set up bike. My 150lbs Italian child impression is terrible.
call Rick in NC...his # is listed on his website -> www.motocd.com and don't let the fact that his website ain't all that great deter you...he is Ohlins and Penske certified and is MUUUUUCH better with suspension than web design! |
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« Reply #719 on: April 26, 2011, 07:03:08 AM » |
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Called to get quotes on respringing/valving my fork and replacing my rear spring so that I can finally have a properly set up bike. My 150lbs Italian child impression is terrible.
Who are you going to contact? See if you can get a deal on a rear shock for a hooped 2001 M750 as well.  |
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First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.
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