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axel_2078 · 03-24-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerdale

I second that. I always do the same. Why would I leave my girlfriend outside? Even my wife understands that!

In a past life (Harley rider

)I would rent ground floor apartments with the understanding that my bike always came inside.

That doesn't still worry you now? I would be much more worried over someone stealing my gixxer than my Harley. All those young punks out there want to snatch crotch rockets.

Gixxerdale · 03-24-2005, 10:47 PM

My gixxer is never left outside out of my sight! She is always brought in and put away, no matter where I'm at. Even my sister parks her car outside so my little Gix can be garaged at her house too!

DocBooty · 03-28-2005, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerdale

My gixxer is never left outside out of my sight! She is always brought in and put away, no matter where I'm at. Even my sister parks her car outside so my little Gix can be garaged at her house too!

Now that is love right there...
Awesome thread

Zoe Dotes · 03-31-2005, 05:07 PM

"Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't. "

Last one was 35 yrs ago - just getting back on. . .

Great Wisdom!

Adrenalin_Junky · 04-12-2005, 12:41 AM

Like it been said~ GREAT POST!
countless thinkers their!
nice~

Pay_The_O · 04-19-2005, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoe Dotes

"Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't. "

Last one was 35 yrs ago - just getting back on. . .

Great Wisdom!

im not even 35 years old !!

**Trapper** · 04-19-2005, 11:55 AM

Spiff · 05-06-2005, 03:06 PM

The twisties - not the superslabs - separate the riders from the squids.

I'm a newbie, although I know what a squid is (and I never want to meet on on the road).

But what are "twisties" and "superslabs"?

**inspiron** · 05-06-2005, 03:12 PM

Twisties - nice, curvy roads, usually up or down a mountain.

Superslab - Freeway, highway, Autobahn, whatever you call it.

Twisties require skill to master them - knowing where, when and why to use your brakes and throttle.

Superslab is pretty easy - just point your bike and go. No challenge (unless you happen to have a close call with death or one of his representatives).

Spiff · 05-06-2005, 03:33 PM

Thanks, inspiron.

That's what I thought these terms meant, but I wasn't sure.

lYxFizzyl · 06-08-2005, 11:03 AM

if i could find a way to get my bike in my living room with me i would!!! why not in a hotel???

Pay_The_O · 06-13-2005, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lYxFizzyl

if i could find a way to get my bike in my living room with me i would!!! why not in a hotel???

wouldnt the hotel owner crap his pants?
and at home wouldnt your wife/husband crap their pants?

nevanerviss · 06-13-2005, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pay_The_O

wouldnt the hotel owner crap his pants?
and at home wouldnt your wife/husband crap their pants?

I used to keep my bike inside the house with me; in the basement... I would even start it up from time to time during the winter. Come springtime, I'd call my brothers (I have 9) and have them haul it out for me... During riding season, I would pull it right into the livingroom for the night...

I have since moved, and have a garage, but even it's fixed up like Fort Knox... I have 4 cameras mounted in the corners, and two "discreetly" mounted, and the whole thing is lit up like a Christmas tree... And of course, the typical alarm... I have a '67 'Vette that I protect in there with my bike, but my daily driver stays outside... Sad, isn't it?

Spiff · 06-14-2005, 09:07 AM

That's life in Detroit, eh?

Wabbit44 · 07-17-2005, 01:16 PM

Nothing's worse than getting your shoelaces caught on the shifter, tuck 'em in or tape 'em down. Or avoid any of that by buy a real set of boots!

vr4wolf · 07-26-2005, 07:12 PM

My bike comes inside the apartment with me every night. Sits in what used to be the dining room.

Uncle · 07-27-2005, 02:31 AM

Wisdom is a treasure, so long as it's not conventional.

Here's another item for your consideration:

While it may sometimes be okay to ride fast, one should never ride in a hurry.

tlwisner · 08-16-2005, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

That doesn't still worry you now? I would be much more worried over someone stealing my gixxer than my Harley. All those young punks out there want to snatch crotch rockets.

Suzuki GSX-R series bikes are the biggest theft target, according to Progressive Insurance. They also rate as most frequently wrecked. So, you inexperienced guys who are going to park your bike outside might want to think at least twice about buying that Gixxer.

oatmeal · 09-18-2005, 02:34 PM

I'm happier and happier that I've got a garage.

Cool thread.

Mavman · 09-18-2005, 05:37 PM

Yep,

Nice..thread

03-24-2005, 10:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	My gixxer is never left outside out of my sight! She is always brought in and put away, no matter where I'm at. Even my sister parks her car outside so my little Gix can be garaged at her house too! __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

03-31-2005, 05:07 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zoe Dotes In Training Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited - traded in for '07 C90T Location: Rome, NY Posts: 133	"Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't. " Last one was 35 yrs ago - just getting back on. . . Great Wisdom! __________________ When all else fails, read the Manufacturer's Handbook!

04-12-2005, 12:41 AM	#25 (permalink)
Adrenalin_Junky Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2002 GSXR-750 Location: Langley,Canada Posts: 661	Like it been said~ GREAT POST! countless thinkers their! nice~ __________________ "Life without Danger and the Need for Adrenalin...is a waste of Oxygen"

04-19-2005, 11:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
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05-06-2005, 03:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
Spiff Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: '05 Suzuki S40 Location: Sector 7G Posts: 83	The twisties - not the superslabs - separate the riders from the squids. I'm a newbie, although I know what a squid is (and I never want to meet on on the road). But what are "twisties" and "superslabs"? __________________ True love is the Devil's crowbar. -- I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

05-06-2005, 03:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Twisties - nice, curvy roads, usually up or down a mountain. Superslab - Freeway, highway, Autobahn, whatever you call it. Twisties require skill to master them - knowing where, when and why to use your brakes and throttle. Superslab is pretty easy - just point your bike and go. No challenge (unless you happen to have a close call with death or one of his representatives). __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

05-06-2005, 03:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
Spiff Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: '05 Suzuki S40 Location: Sector 7G Posts: 83	Thanks, inspiron. That's what I thought these terms meant, but I wasn't sure. __________________ True love is the Devil's crowbar. -- I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

06-08-2005, 11:03 AM	#31 (permalink)
lYxFizzyl Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Boulevard M50 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 96	if i could find a way to get my bike in my living room with me i would!!! why not in a hotel???

06-14-2005, 09:07 AM	#34 (permalink)
Spiff Seat Tester Joined: May 2005 Bike: '05 Suzuki S40 Location: Sector 7G Posts: 83	That's life in Detroit, eh? __________________ True love is the Devil's crowbar. -- I think animal testing is a terrible idea; they get all nervous and give the wrong answers.

07-17-2005, 01:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
Wabbit44 Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	Nothing's worse than getting your shoelaces caught on the shifter, tuck 'em in or tape 'em down. Or avoid any of that by buy a real set of boots!

07-26-2005, 07:12 PM	#36 (permalink)
vr4wolf Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2002 Katana 600 Location: central FL Posts: 57	My bike comes inside the apartment with me every night. Sits in what used to be the dining room. __________________ 2002 Suzuki Katana 600. Laid down by previous owner. Currently awaiting new fairings. 1991 3000GT Vr-4. Short throw shifter, Denso Irridium spark plugs, Greddy turbo timer, NGK 8.8mm spark plug cables, Free boost mod, 99 Center Panel (rear), and spun crank bearing!

07-27-2005, 02:31 AM	#37 (permalink)
Uncle Newbie Joined: May 2005 Bike: GZ250; previous bikes: Honda CB360, Honda CB750, Suzuki GS650G Location: SoCal Posts: 11	Wisdom is a treasure, so long as it's not conventional. Here's another item for your consideration: While it may sometimes be okay to ride fast, one should never ride in a hurry.

09-18-2005, 02:34 PM	#39 (permalink)
oatmeal Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: Suzuki S40 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 168	I'm happier and happier that I've got a garage. Cool thread. __________________ The more I learn, the more I realize how much I have yet to learn. - oats Thanks for the tip. I'll pass it on. My riding log.

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