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raycogxxx · 04-12-2007, 12:45 PM

Oh and I see Clint's a "newbie" now.

themeatmanlandry · 04-12-2007, 01:19 PM

[Music to Sham-a-lam-a-lam-a-ding-dong from Animal House]

Ooh-Maw-maw <do-do-do-do> Spam-a-lam-a-lam-a-diiing-dong <ooooh, bay-bee>

**inspiron** · 04-12-2007, 03:10 PM

Sheesh. Is spam your only concern?

I was out giving two newbies some instruction last night. One, a woman, just bought a used Bandit 650 (in super condition). She was supposed to take her first riding lesson last Saturday, and had to cancel it because the battery of the Bandit died. She picked up a new battery on Tuesday, and came out for the maneuver practice last night. She did great!

This morning, she found that her bike was gone. She is, quite understandably, EXTREMELY PISSED OFF. The bike was parked in the lobby of her building, behind a locked door. The thieves apparently picked the lock on the door (no signs of forced entry) and lifted the bike onto a truck or van.

**intimid8er** · 04-12-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

This morning, she found that her bike was gone. She is, quite understandably, EXTREMELY PISSED OFF. The bike was parked in the lobby of her building, behind a locked door. The thieves apparently picked the lock on the door (no signs of forced entry) and lifted the bike onto a truck or van.

Just as well eh? Didn't she waste her money to begin with? I thought all yooz guys over dere had to ride 125's or something like that when you were starting out?

geoffsimpson · 04-12-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jkersh

Maybe they should just stop letting Canadians join.

Your a bum...funny tho. Damn Canadians...

**inspiron** · 04-13-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

Just as well eh? Didn't she waste her money to begin with? I thought all yooz guys over dere had to ride 125's or something like that when you were starting out?

The law was changed 4 years ago ... if you are under 25 years old, you must start out with a bike that has less than 25kW / 34hp for 2 years. After 2 years, you can re-test for an unrestricted license. If you are over 25, you can go directly for the unrestricted license. Franziska is 39, and has years of experience riding a 125 scooter - she was finally stepping up to a motorcycle.

**Louis** · 04-13-2007, 07:29 AM

Jim, this sucks. Sorry for her.

**intimid8er** · 04-13-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

The law was changed 4 years ago ... if you are under 25 years old, you must start out with a bike that has less than 25kW / 34hp for 2 years. After 2 years, you can re-test for an unrestricted license. If you are over 25, you can go directly for the unrestricted license. Franziska is 39, and has years of experience riding a 125 scooter - she was finally stepping up to a motorcycle.

Cool....

Now on the other side of it. That sucks pretty bad. Was she insured?

**inspiron** · 04-13-2007, 08:04 AM

Yes. She is insured, and is now starting the process to get the bike replaced (she wanted a Speed Triple anyway, so this may be her chance!)

She reconstructed the situation together with her neighbor, and they figure that the thieves had a window of about 40 minutes to pull off the job, so it was definitely a professional job.

**Clint** · 04-13-2007, 08:08 AM

Man, you guys can't stay on topic to save your lives.

**intimid8er** · 04-13-2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

Yes. She is insured, and is now starting the process to get the bike replaced (she wanted a Speed Triple anyway, so this may be her chance!)

Sometimes there is a silver lining!!

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Originally Posted by inspiron

She reconstructed the situation together with her neighbor, and they figure that the thieves had a window of about 40 minutes to pull off the job, so it was definitely a professional job.

I must tell you I was quite amazed at what they went through just to get to the bike. Eh....I take that back.

**Louis** · 04-13-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Man, you guys can't stay on topic to save your lives.

So how about them, Manchester United?

**intimid8er** · 04-13-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Man, you guys can't stay on topic to save your lives.

Hold a gun to my head Clint, and make me beg for my life. I'm sure I'd find a way to change the subject. Matter of fact, I know it to be true!

**drgibson** · 04-13-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Man, you guys can't stay on topic to save your lives.

After 3+ years and you're just now figuring this out... oh look a birdie!!

**intimid8er** · 04-13-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drgibson

After 3+ years and you're just now figuring this out... oh look a birdie!!

Somebody brought a dozen Dunkin' Donuts to work today.

**inspiron** · 04-13-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

Somebody brought a dozen Dunkin' Donuts to work today.

It's WEEKEND! WOOHOOO!

Apertureguy · 04-13-2007, 09:40 AM

Yeah...and it isn't supposed to snow & sleet until Sunday too!

ChicsterMG · 04-13-2007, 09:48 AM

Shiny?!?

**intimid8er** · 04-13-2007, 09:49 AM

Anybody drive a blue car?

palanon · 04-13-2007, 09:56 AM

I like ice cream...can you swim?

04-12-2007, 12:45 PM	#41 (permalink)
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04-12-2007, 03:10 PM	#43 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,684	Sheesh. Is spam your only concern? I was out giving two newbies some instruction last night. One, a woman, just bought a used Bandit 650 (in super condition). She was supposed to take her first riding lesson last Saturday, and had to cancel it because the battery of the Bandit died. She picked up a new battery on Tuesday, and came out for the maneuver practice last night. She did great! This morning, she found that her bike was gone. She is, quite understandably, EXTREMELY PISSED OFF. The bike was parked in the lobby of her building, behind a locked door. The thieves apparently picked the lock on the door (no signs of forced entry) and lifted the bike onto a truck or van. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

04-13-2007, 07:29 AM	#47 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,650	Jim, this sucks. Sorry for her. __________________ Louis

04-13-2007, 08:04 AM	#49 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,684	Yes. She is insured, and is now starting the process to get the bike replaced (she wanted a Speed Triple anyway, so this may be her chance!) She reconstructed the situation together with her neighbor, and they figure that the thieves had a window of about 40 minutes to pull off the job, so it was definitely a professional job. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

04-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#57 (permalink)
Apertureguy Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,041	Yeah...and it isn't supposed to snow & sleet until Sunday too!

04-13-2007, 09:48 AM	#58 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,475	Shiny?!? __________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

04-13-2007, 09:49 AM	#59 (permalink)
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palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	I like ice cream...can you swim?

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