Things I'm learning from this site!!!! - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

wavyredlaurie · 08-06-2004, 10:07 AM

Here's just a few things I've seen since I got here a very short time ago:

1. Motorcycle people are really cool. And helpful, too.

2. Experienced riders are less likely to brag, posture, and act all macho (or the female equivalent - machete!).

3. The school of hard knocks is especially hard when you major in motorcycle. Pavement is hard. And scratchy. Cars are hard, too. And bigger than us. And they will let any fool drive one. And talk on a cell phone at the same time. It's not like you have to be paranoid. Wait. Yes, paranoia is probably called for.

4. I am not the only person who thinks gear is a good idea. Just the only one I know of around here. Well, call me geeky. Still, even with knowing better, I was riding in jeans. I've seen the light - just ordered some riding pants. I really, really like my skin. And I really, really like riding. The way to keep both is to get and wear decent gear. Thanks for the encouragement on this.

5. I've always thought of biking as something to be done solo. But there's also a neat community out there to enjoy, sharing tips, experiences, and just the plain joy of riding with.

6. Call Uncle Bob.

007 · 08-06-2004, 10:23 PM

This board ROCKS!...especially for beginners.

Gixxerdale · 08-08-2004, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavyredlaurie

Here's just a few things I've seen since I got here a very short time ago:

6. Call Uncle Bob.

Wow you gonna start in on him already? We call him a lot of things!

Anyhow

to the forum. Glad you are getting the rest of the gear. Skin is time consuming to replace, and never looks as good as the original!

**Uncle Bob** · 08-08-2004, 08:10 PM

Welcome to an obviously very bright individual.

GIXXER-Mike · 08-15-2004, 12:09 PM

This FORUM has also helped me tremendously

. There's so much experience & so many ideas to draw from. By being a new rider, this FORUM has put me months ahead of where I would otherwise be.

I too am especially grateful for all the shared info.

**Louis** · 08-16-2004, 08:56 AM

Glad that some people are liking this place.

One question though. How come MY name isn't mentionned?

**87gsxrnut** · 08-16-2004, 10:25 AM

Call Louis.

- Nut

TL chris · 08-16-2004, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

Call Louis.

- Nut

Bump

**Uncle Bob** · 08-16-2004, 06:30 PM

Louis

**Louis** · 08-16-2004, 08:13 PM

Post whores

TL chris · 08-16-2004, 08:31 PM

Yup

08-16-2004, 10:44 PM

or sure chris, THEY are the post whores

08-16-2004, 10:44 PM

oops, forgot to add a period, .

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:03 AM

Hey

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:03 AM

soad

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:03 AM

when

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:04 AM

do

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:04 AM

you

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:05 AM

start

**Uncle Bob** · 08-17-2004, 08:05 AM

school

08-06-2004, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
wavyredlaurie In Training Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 146	Things I'm learning from this site!!!! Here's just a few things I've seen since I got here a very short time ago: 1. Motorcycle people are really cool. And helpful, too. 2. Experienced riders are less likely to brag, posture, and act all macho (or the female equivalent - machete!). 3. The school of hard knocks is especially hard when you major in motorcycle. Pavement is hard. And scratchy. Cars are hard, too. And bigger than us. And they will let any fool drive one. And talk on a cell phone at the same time. It's not like you have to be paranoid. Wait. Yes, paranoia is probably called for. 4. I am not the only person who thinks gear is a good idea. Just the only one I know of around here. Well, call me geeky. Still, even with knowing better, I was riding in jeans. I've seen the light - just ordered some riding pants. I really, really like my skin. And I really, really like riding. The way to keep both is to get and wear decent gear. Thanks for the encouragement on this. 5. I've always thought of biking as something to be done solo. But there's also a neat community out there to enjoy, sharing tips, experiences, and just the plain joy of riding with. 6. Call Uncle Bob. __________________ My motto is "In all things - moderation." Of course, that means that even moderation needs to be practiced in moderation!

08-08-2004, 08:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Welcome to an obviously very bright individual. __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-15-2004, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	This FORUM has also helped me tremendously . There's so much experience & so many ideas to draw from. By being a new rider, this FORUM has put me months ahead of where I would otherwise be. I too am especially grateful for all the shared info. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

08-16-2004, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	Glad that some people are liking this place. One question though. How come MY name isn't mentionned? __________________ Louis

08-16-2004, 06:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Louis __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-06-2004, 10:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
007 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Boston. MA Posts: 592	This board ROCKS!...especially for beginners.

08-16-2004, 10:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,200	Call Louis. - Nut

08-16-2004, 08:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Louis Administrator Joined: Sep 2003 Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue) Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada Posts: 10,655	Post whores __________________ Louis

08-16-2004, 08:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
TL chris Tater Salad Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 1999 TL1000R Location: NorCal Posts: 1,926	Yup __________________ 1999 Suzuki TL1000R, Yosh RS-3, TRE, PC II, Custom Paint, OEM sweetness

08-16-2004, 10:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	or sure chris, THEY are the post whores

08-16-2004, 10:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	oops, forgot to add a period, .

08-17-2004, 08:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	Hey __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-17-2004, 08:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	soad __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-17-2004, 08:03 AM	#16 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	when __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-17-2004, 08:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	do __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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08-17-2004, 08:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	you __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-17-2004, 08:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	start __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

08-17-2004, 08:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
Uncle Bob Site Admin & Squeegee Boy Joined: Dec 1969 Bike: 2003 Volusia SE Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 107	school __________________ Yadda yadda yadda, whatever, they ain't going to listen anyway.

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