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12-25-2003, 09:29 PM

Christmas is just another day when you're behind bars.

The Chad · 12-26-2003, 11:33 AM

explain????

12-27-2003, 06:51 PM

Wasions is a prison gaurd i think, so that must be an observation he noticed?

The Chad · 12-27-2003, 06:56 PM

prison %%%%% or prison guard,
sorry I had to say it lmao
don't take offence.

Jonathan · 01-05-2004, 11:08 AM

Interesting way to put it, I would say.

saleemas · 01-09-2004, 09:39 AM

If you think it's sad in prison you should check out a local crack house or shooting gallery (IV drug house). It is truely so sad to see the position people put themselves in by making poor choices. It can also be inspirational. Some people might say F### 'em that's what they chose, which is true

enough, I prefer to the But for the grace of God there go I

01-09-2004, 05:59 PM

Amen, brother.

**Uncle Bob** · 01-09-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasions

Christmas is just another day when you're behind bars.

Or jewish .

Jonathan · 01-20-2004, 10:29 AM

Hmm.

Jonathan · 01-20-2004, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saleemas

If you think it's sad in prison you should check out a local crack house or shooting gallery (IV drug house). It is truely so sad to see the position people put themselves in by making poor choices. It can also be inspirational. Some people might say F### 'em that's what they chose, which is true

enough, I prefer to the But for the grace of God there go I

It does make you think and I would totally agree with you that it is inspirational. If people want to make the choice of f'ing up their life, them let them do it. We can try and intervene, but we cant help them all. We can stop and think about and realize, just how good we have things, even though we think we may have it bad.

Dwayne Hicks · 02-11-2004, 05:51 AM

Today I learned my Caterpillar boots are not really very good to ride with, because with the vibration caused by the bike, they slide off the foot pegs..

Regards
Dwayne

02-11-2004, 09:31 PM

Could it be that they're 'crawling' off the pegs?

Dwayne Hicks · 02-12-2004, 01:42 AM

Excuse me while I laugh a moment. Ha. Ha ha.

Dwayne

Dwayne Hicks · 02-12-2004, 01:48 AM

But seriously - would you recommend these to ride in?

**Uncle Bob** · 02-12-2004, 07:28 PM

Those are perfectly suited to riding. What size do you wear ? Maybe it's just your big feet flapping in the wind.

Actually just be carefull of the laces, tuck them in to your boot to be on the safe side. Depends more on foot position on the pegs, if you could rest your foot with the peg under the arch of your foot it would probably be stabler ( is that a word ? ).

My thinking is that you're just not used to them, probably the thick boots and soles isolate your foot more than you're used to and you don't feel the minor shifts in foot position until it's too late rather than the vibration actually walking your foot off the pegs.

vol01jim · 02-12-2004, 09:09 PM

Do you have footrests(floorboards) or are you talking about forward (stetch those legs out) pegs? I just bought a pair of steel toe cats like the ones pictured and they take getting use to. The arch doesn't catch the forward pegs like my cowboy boots, but I hope with some adjustment, they'll work out. Not a problem with floorboards though. Those steel toes will sure come in handy if attacked by a Grizzly on those backcountry rides.

Dwayne Hicks · 02-13-2004, 02:09 AM

Nope - they're just regular foot pegs - about an inch and a half wide and stick out about 4 inches.

Oh, yes - Your toes would be well protected with those steel toe caps!

Uncle Bob, I think that may be the case. Its like they say you shouldn't drive a car with thick soled shoes as you cannot feel the pedals. But then again, if I come off the bike, they would protect me feet and ankles better than my Nike's..

Ta
Dwayne

02-13-2004, 10:36 AM

It looks to me like one of your feets is on backwards, m'dear.

**Uncle Bob** · 02-13-2004, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wasions

It looks to me like one of your feets is on backwards, m'dear.

Hahahahahaha ! Wasn't expecting that one Steve, good one.

Dwayne keep the boots, you'll get used to them.

Dwayne Hicks · 02-24-2004, 04:26 AM

Backwards? That must be what the problem is!

They actually work well in wet weather like we have at the moment..

One thing I learned yesterday. Braking distances should be increased in wet weather. I locked up my back wheel yesterday morning and nearly hit the back of another car. Had to swerve off the road into the dirt to avoid it. Very sobering!

Regards
Dwayne

12-25-2003, 09:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Off topic - Today I learned . . . Christmas is just another day when you're behind bars.

12-26-2003, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	explain???? __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

12-27-2003, 06:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Chad Site Wrench Head Joined: Nov 2003 Bike: crashed Location: Duncan B.C. Posts: 635	prison %%%%% or prison guard, sorry I had to say it lmao don't take offence. __________________ A truly wise man asks more questions than he answers, I think I must be retarted

01-05-2004, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: Rescued and being repaired Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,223	Interesting way to put it, I would say. __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

01-09-2004, 09:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
saleemas Kickstand Operator Joined: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia USA Posts: 273	If you think it's sad in prison you should check out a local crack house or shooting gallery (IV drug house). It is truely so sad to see the position people put themselves in by making poor choices. It can also be inspirational. Some people might say F### 'em that's what they chose, which is true enough, I prefer to the But for the grace of God there go I __________________ Just tryin to get it off the kickstand

12-27-2003, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
RedneckUF Guest Posts: n/a	Wasions is a prison gaurd i think, so that must be an observation he noticed?

01-09-2004, 05:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Amen, brother.

01-20-2004, 10:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jonathan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: Rescued and being repaired Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida Posts: 1,223	Hmm. __________________ Noticing small changes early, helps you adapt to the bigger changes that are to come. - Anonymous

02-11-2004, 05:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Today I learned my Caterpillar boots are not really very good to ride with, because with the vibration caused by the bike, they slide off the foot pegs.. Regards Dwayne __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

02-11-2004, 09:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Could it be that they're 'crawling' off the pegs?

02-12-2004, 01:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Excuse me while I laugh a moment. Ha. Ha ha. Dwayne __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

02-12-2004, 01:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	But seriously - would you recommend these to ride in? __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

02-12-2004, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Those are perfectly suited to riding. What size do you wear ? Maybe it's just your big feet flapping in the wind. Actually just be carefull of the laces, tuck them in to your boot to be on the safe side. Depends more on foot position on the pegs, if you could rest your foot with the peg under the arch of your foot it would probably be stabler ( is that a word ? ). My thinking is that you're just not used to them, probably the thick boots and soles isolate your foot more than you're used to and you don't feel the minor shifts in foot position until it's too late rather than the vibration actually walking your foot off the pegs. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

02-12-2004, 09:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
vol01jim Clunked into first gear Joined: Jan 2004 Location: dallas,tx Posts: 221	Do you have footrests(floorboards) or are you talking about forward (stetch those legs out) pegs? I just bought a pair of steel toe cats like the ones pictured and they take getting use to. The arch doesn't catch the forward pegs like my cowboy boots, but I hope with some adjustment, they'll work out. Not a problem with floorboards though. Those steel toes will sure come in handy if attacked by a Grizzly on those backcountry rides. __________________ vol01jim

02-13-2004, 02:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Nope - they're just regular foot pegs - about an inch and a half wide and stick out about 4 inches. Oh, yes - Your toes would be well protected with those steel toe caps! Uncle Bob, I think that may be the case. Its like they say you shouldn't drive a car with thick soled shoes as you cannot feel the pedals. But then again, if I come off the bike, they would protect me feet and ankles better than my Nike's.. Ta Dwayne __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

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02-13-2004, 10:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	It looks to me like one of your feets is on backwards, m'dear.

02-24-2004, 04:26 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dwayne Hicks Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: 2003 Honda CGL 125 Location: South Africa Posts: 857	Backwards? That must be what the problem is! They actually work well in wet weather like we have at the moment.. One thing I learned yesterday. Braking distances should be increased in wet weather. I locked up my back wheel yesterday morning and nearly hit the back of another car. Had to swerve off the road into the dirt to avoid it. Very sobering! Regards Dwayne __________________ I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here. Its 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Hey, psycho, we're not getting back together. Now get out of my Van Halen t-shirt before you jinx the band and they break up.

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