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4zilch wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:27 pm
Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:32 pm
weekends?
No, but it's also Sno's first weekend off since like April. :notsure: how she'd feel about riding in a car all of the way down to TOTD.

Edit: perhaps I'll buy and pick it up in another weekend or two. These things are easier to do solo - leave at 5 am for roughly 10 am arrival, pay-up, load bike, and head home by 11. Back in time for dinner :lol:
re: your edit:
market for things like this is narrow. talk to the guy, strike a deal, sent a deposit to show you are serious. Go pick up in a couple couple weekends. I did something similar once.
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4zilch wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:27 pm No, but it's also Sno's first weekend off since like April. :notsure: how she'd feel about riding in a car all of the way down to TOTD
Rent a Ford Transit Connect...
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Melon wrote:
4zilch wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2017 1:27 pm No, but it's also Sno's first weekend off since like April. :notsure: how she'd feel about riding in a car all of the way down to TOTD
Buy a :truk:
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I don't recognize that tread pattern... Meaning they're probably old as fuck. Almost makes me want to go see it
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NeonJonny wrote: ↑Fri Oct 27, 2017 12:00 am https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/m ... 96376.html
I don't recognize that tread pattern... Meaning they're probably old as fuck. Almost makes me want to go see it
:notsure: looks like maybe and older Bridgestone or Dunlop. Either way, it’s not what I’d want on that bike. :doit:
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I don't know, man. I might just get like an 07 R1 or something and call it a day... If I go that route again.
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NeonJonny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:00 am I don't know, man. I might just get like an 07 R1 or something and call it a day... If I go that route again.
Why 2007 just out of curiosity?
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Shit didnt realize you went down. Any real damage or injuries?
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4zilch wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:54 am
NeonJonny wrote: ↑Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:00 am I don't know, man. I might just get like an 07 R1 or something and call it a day... If I go that route again.
Why 2007 just out of curiosity?
They have a better top end than the older models. But with that much power who cares? I've heard the clutches on the newer models kinda suck. Not only that I don't want to deal with tcs being an nuisance. Newer isn't always better. I had an 07 r6 in dark gray so I'm a little partial lol.
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Found dis today :jimp:

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4zilch wrote: ↑Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:20 pm Found dis today :jimp:

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:dat: looks like a riot!
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Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
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4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:43 am Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
"Bike search is suspended"

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4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:43 am Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
So, uh, go to Davenport?
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4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:43 am Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 38078.html

BRAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
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Melon wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:20 am
4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:43 am Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
"Bike search is suspended"

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Melon wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:20 am
4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:43 am Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
"Bike search is suspended"

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:lolol:

Fairly certain I said considering suspending...
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 11:20 am
4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 5:43 am Damnit I really want this bike https://quadcities.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 42302.html
https://batonrouge.craigslist.org/mcy/d ... 38078.html

BRAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Not enough CC’s for big track riding...
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4zilch wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 1:58 pm
Melon wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:20 am

"Bike search is suspended"

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:lolol:

Fairly certain I said considering suspending...
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I was worried about ya for a minute there.
Thought a Fiat went flying.
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The level of :sass: in this thread is wonderful. Love it. I wish this were instead taking place around a certain table at a certain cabin in TN with cold beverages in hand.
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stripethree wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:17 pm The level of :sass: in this thread is wonderful. Love it. I wish this were instead taking place around a certain table at a certain cabin in TN with cold beverages in hand.
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stripethree wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:17 pm The level of :sass: in this thread is wonderful. Love it. I wish this were instead taking place around a certain table at a certain cabin in TN with cold beverages in hand.
:koolaid:
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:35 pm
stripethree wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:17 pm The level of :sass: in this thread is wonderful. Love it. I wish this were instead taking place around a certain table at a certain cabin in TN with cold beverages in hand.
:koolaid:
:sass:
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EICMA is just 4 days a way. Here’s a list of what may be unveiled by manufacturers.

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