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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-01-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,612
Posted By ray h
Ive owned mostly Hondas but my last two have been...

Ive owned mostly Hondas but my last two have been Kawasakis and I've also had a Yamaha.
I'll probably never own anything that isn't Japanese because the purchase price and maintenance costs are too...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-27-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6,463
Views: 1,240,841
Posted By ray h
That's probably a reasonable question around...

That's probably a reasonable question around Boulder
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,050
Posted By ray h
So if you are asking about me personally, how I...

So if you are asking about me personally, how I feel.
I felt safer on my KLR650 than I do on my Versys. I don't know if I actually was safer or just felt safer.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,050
Posted By ray h
I don't think theere has ever been a statistical...

I don't think theere has ever been a statistical breakdown of particular bike types. I'm sure insurance companies have done similar things based on cc though.
I believe, as a previous poster said,...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
That's funny, I paid $500 for mine and it would...

That's funny, I paid $500 for mine and it would start with a huge cloud of smoke as well.
One night I almost burned myself up in that car when I :loadedpassed out in the driver's seat with my knee...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
He was half right and you are half right. It's...

He was half right and you are half right.
It's about lbs/sq,in of tire on the road. Most modern vehicles have enough braking power to bring the tires right up to the point of lockup.
All other...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
I had a little Honda CVCC like that (except...

I had a little Honda CVCC like that (except yellow) back in 84-85. Awesome little car even though it burned more oil than gas and eventually broke a timing belt in Mexico. I left it in Mexico sitting...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
I also doubt I can teach you anything new....

I also doubt I can teach you anything new. Probably the best I could do is remind you of things you already know.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
First off, are you expecting me to react to the...

First off, are you expecting me to react to the sarcasm or are you really interested in riding safer?
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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
As amusing as that is, it's BS

As amusing as that is, it's BS
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
It's not about what vehicle can out brake...

It's not about what vehicle can out brake another, it's about reaction time. I don't care who you are, it takes at least 1/2 second for your brain to realize you need to brake or take action and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
I agree, to each their own, that's why I have no...

I agree, to each their own, that's why I have no advice for anyone on this matter, and I may not be the brightest bulb but I'm sure as hell smart enough to know not to draft a tractor trailer and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-25-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,061
Posted By ray h
I don't know why I'm always surprised at the...

I don't know why I'm always surprised at the number of truely stupid people.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6,463
Views: 1,240,841
Posted By ray h
You may be on to something, but I bet you could...

You may be on to something, but I bet you could find examples of "scooters" with footpegs though.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6,463
Views: 1,240,841
Posted By ray h
Me too, but Honda called it a motorcycle???? ...

Me too, but Honda called it a motorcycle????
All I'm saying is there are several examples of "motorcycles" that look like scooters.

How about this, looks more like a motorcycle but still step...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,512,629
Posted By ray h
The Castle Doctrine in PA does extend to...

The Castle Doctrine in PA does extend to motorcycles the way the laws are written (as always, open to the court's interpretation). The firearms laws as far as carrying says that if you are "on" a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6,463
Views: 1,240,841
Posted By ray h
Honda C90 - scooter or motorcycle? Blurry I say.

Honda C90 - scooter or motorcycle?
Blurry I say.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-12-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6,463
Views: 1,240,841
Posted By ray h
The difference between a moped and scooter is...

The difference between a moped and scooter is pretty easy but I think the line gets blurry between scooter and motorcycle.
Scooter has a "step through" platform?
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 01-09-2013, 04:07 AM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 53,728
Posted By ray h
You had better put your "Katana" away if that tag...

You had better put your "Katana" away if that tag is in her teens..
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-31-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,497
Posted By ray h
I don't know if wheelies are illegal in...

I don't know if wheelies are illegal in themselves but Im sure you could get a ticket for something even if its something like"headlight improperly adjusted".
Unrelated to wheelies but to carry on...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-29-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,756
Posted By ray h
All good points. I think about it like this. ...

All good points. I think about it like this.
Each distraction is a stone thrown in the bucket, you get enough stones in there and you won't be able to carry the bucket anymore. Some people are...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-25-2012, 08:22 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,735
Posted By ray h
Like many here I started "adventuring" in a Jeep....

Like many here I started "adventuring" in a Jeep. That got expensive and took up alot of room that I don't have since moving a couple of years ago, I was already riding (Honda Shadow) but when I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-21-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 556,427
Posted By ray h
Hope he learned his lesson, between two vehicles...

Hope he learned his lesson, between two vehicles is a bad place to be.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-10-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 14,321
Posted By ray h
Fair rant. I have the anti-rant but mine is much...

Fair rant. I have the anti-rant but mine is much shorter.
Why do you think it should be your job (don't mean you specifically but metaphorically) to decide what protective gear another person wears...
Forum: Face plant 12-10-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,782
Posted By ray h
I've been looking at those and at one time was...

I've been looking at those and at one time was going to start a thread discussing them and asking if they work but I decided it would be a waste of effort because who, besides a deer, would know if...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-10-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 323
Views: 14,321
Posted By ray h
I can't be held responsible for your emotional...

I can't be held responsible for your emotional state.:evil
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-10-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 323
Views: 14,321
Posted By ray h
Congratulations on your new found freedom of...

Congratulations on your new found freedom of choice.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-09-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21,030
Views: 4,512,629
Posted By ray h
That was discusting all five times I watched it...

That was discusting all five times I watched it but not so much the last few times.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Predictable

Predictable
Forum: Northeast - Greater Flugistan and home of the carpet baggers. 12-01-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 1,075
Views: 53,728
Posted By ray h
I tried to get this yesterday and got lost, well...

I tried to get this yesterday and got lost, well I wasn't lost but I didn't know how to get from where I was to where the TAG was. Damn Detour.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
He knows. I don't do anything I need to hide,...

He knows. I don't do anything I need to hide, that keeps me out of trouble.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Let me enlighten you on why I'm hated. Most...

Let me enlighten you on why I'm hated. Most people here won't get it but I honestly don't care.

I'll make two statements, it's up to you to judge yourself on your reaction to those statements. I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Maybe I misunderstood your post, there's so much...

Maybe I misunderstood your post, there's so much crap flying at me sometimes Im not sure what's what.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Whats wrong with you people. I was asked by...

Whats wrong with you people.
I was asked by another member to give an example so I did.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Good grief, you're mental. Ok, full disclosure,...

Good grief, you're mental.
Ok, full disclosure,
Two days ago I was driving a 33 passenger bus (0 passengers onboard). I came up a ramp to merge and some idiot behind me tried to cut around me on...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,613
Posted By ray h
I think the parents have a far deeper influence...

I think the parents have a far deeper influence than an instructor. I don't necessarily mean the way the parents handle the mandated driver training, I mean more in the way the parents have...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 22,613
Posted By ray h
I'm not so sure you can blame the driving...

I'm not so sure you can blame the driving instructors for this. These kids spend years watching their parents drive and just hours with an instructor. I think the bad habits come from years of...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Things escalate. What starts out as a small thing...

Things escalate. What starts out as a small thing gets bigger. The rider does a small thing, the driver does a little more, the rider does something else and before you know it, felonies are a...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
I want to shoot the cops who turn a blind eye to...

I want to shoot the cops who turn a blind eye to it more.
I sat at a light at an intersection the other day, right beside a Sheriff's deputy. Three drivers at that intersection were on phones, one...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-01-2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 8,289
Posted By ray h
Point taken, I wasn't there and I wasn't in the...

Point taken, I wasn't there and I wasn't in the truck driver's head so I don't know for sure, but like you, I think it was a case of trying to block and the rider came back with, "no you didn't". I'd...
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