AR-NWA ADV BS thread - Page 3935

Valentino Magoo · 01-22-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dravintoad

The motorcycle safety course.

And here's your public service announcement.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation authorizes instructors to provide an intensive training session on motorcycle use and safety. LINK
The basic riders course is the "entry" level, but is fine for experienced riders. They do have less frequent advanced classes too, on the street. In the basic course, typically, there is a Friday evening of videos, talks, and a written test. The next day (or 2 days), you use their bikes (little suckers) to learn skills all in a parking lot. They start you as if you didn't know how to use a clutch, and everyone is at the same level. The advantage for an experienced rider is that we all get lazy or pick up bad habits, and this course helps remind you. I've ridden since I was a teen, but took the course in my late 20's and again about 6 years ago.
Of course, the quality of the individual instructor is very important. My recent instructor could obviously tell who had some experience, and he made more demands of us and was more critical. Great class.
Downside: expensive ($200), and a hot chick broke her leg on the first day.
Upside: You might avoid an accident or a fall in front of your girlfriend.

Another upside was I saw a pirate-wannabe (decked out in brand new leathers and chained wallet) unable to navigate the most simple cone swerves. He failed the course. A grandma in the course (who never rode before) kicked his butt....much to the delight of all. Some insurance companies give you a 10% break in insurance too, but that takes a while to pay for the course.

mouthfulloflake · 01-22-2013, 02:10 PM

you jackass!

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Originally Posted by DRZ Charlie

That was funny and probably true. Wonder if they made him ride near stuff with his hard bags on?

Dirt2007 · 01-22-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stuckin

I Got just the basic insurance. it was $75 a year. Any of you guys that dont have the nice fancy bikes have more then the basic insurance on the bill?

I would bet for less than $15 a year you can get comp for it. I carry lability and comprehensive on some of them. It is very cheap. I have liability, comp and collision on others. Collision is the expensive part of "full coverage".

stuckin · 01-22-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirt2007

I would bet for less than $15 a year you can get comp for it. I carry lability and comprehensive on some of them. It is very cheap. I have liability, comp and collision on others. Collision is the expensive part of "full coverage".

I will have to call them back tomorrow and see. I did it in the parking lot of the DMV and just wanted to get what i needed to get the paper work done. But it would be nice to have more just in case

mdawg12 · 01-22-2013, 02:47 PM

Playing in the snow this week. Stopped in at the bar on the slope for a little rehydration - recognize this beer JT?

jtwest · 01-22-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mdawg12

Playing in the snow this week. Stopped in at the bar on the slope for a little rehydration - recognize this beer JT?

Yes its the beer that doesnt pour out when upside down... Teasin, yeah i've had it.

mdawg12 · 01-22-2013, 03:27 PM

Not sure what happened there. Was right side up when I posted it on the computer and is right when I look at it. Just checked on the iPad and it is upside down. ...

DrLewall · 01-22-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jtwest

Can anyone tell me what some of these Accronyms mean? or is it a Common "ask baldy" question?
examples
FYYFF
FF

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Originally Posted by Dravintoad

F You You F-ing F-er

WRONG!

DrLewall · 01-22-2013, 03:39 PM

you take MSF and get card, go get license, show em card and you are endorsed!

DrLewall · 01-22-2013, 03:40 PM

btw..I am home and back on line!

Dravintoad · 01-22-2013, 03:43 PM

Hey Doc. How's Coy doin?

Dravintoad · 01-22-2013, 03:46 PM

Dammit. I got diffy fluid burpin outta my rear breather tube in the beepadeep. (I hate the smell of that shtuff). I would say that its overfilled, but I haven't replaced the fluid in about 2 years and it's never come out before. Just seems kinda strange. Maybe it's just the cold weather.

DrLewall · 01-22-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dravintoad

Hey Doc. How's Coy doin?

The goober is doin okay..he is sore..cant wear pants or tie his shoes yet..he will be off work for a week..no kick starting that 540 2 stroke for a while

Albie · 01-22-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DrLewall

The goober is doin okay..he is sore..cant wear pants or tie his shoes yet..

So he's just like his old man?

stuckin · 01-22-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Albie

So he's just like his old man?

lmao

01-22-2013, 02:47 PM	#59015
mdawg12 Old and Slow Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas Oddometer: 504	Playing in the snow this week. Stopped in at the bar on the slope for a little rehydration - recognize this beer JT? __________________ ‎"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. May your rivers flow without end." - Edward Abbey (1927-1989), American author, from "Desert Solitaire" (1968)

01-22-2013, 03:27 PM	#59017
mdawg12 Old and Slow Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Siloam Springs, Arkansas Oddometer: 504	Not sure what happened there. Was right side up when I posted it on the computer and is right when I look at it. Just checked on the iPad and it is upside down. ... __________________ ‎"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. May your rivers flow without end." - Edward Abbey (1927-1989), American author, from "Desert Solitaire" (1968)

01-22-2013, 03:43 PM	#59021
Dravintoad Toadthumpin Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Oddometer: 1,578	Hey Doc. How's Coy doin? __________________ Coitus Thou, Thou coital coitus.

01-22-2013, 03:46 PM	#59022
Dravintoad Toadthumpin Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville, AR Oddometer: 1,578	Dammit. I got diffy fluid burpin outta my rear breather tube in the beepadeep. (I hate the smell of that shtuff). I would say that its overfilled, but I haven't replaced the fluid in about 2 years and it's never come out before. Just seems kinda strange. Maybe it's just the cold weather. __________________ Coitus Thou, Thou coital coitus.

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01-22-2013, 03:39 PM	#59019
DrLewall . Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 23,775	you take MSF and get card, go get license, show em card and you are endorsed!

01-22-2013, 03:40 PM	#59020
DrLewall . Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 23,775	btw..I am home and back on line!