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06-17-2012, 04:18 PM
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Location: Los Angeles
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21rst International Ride to Work Day
June 18th, 2012
Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate: •The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians. •That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life. •That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities. •That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation. •That motorcycling is a social good. Some interesting facts http://www.ridetowork.org/
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Too many mods to list  An American flag on my windshield. 
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06-17-2012, 04:43 PM
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Stuck in Hampton Roads Traffic
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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I am in...I was in already as I ride on sunny days...I used to ride everyday 365 but now that I have a truck and a bike when it is crappy I drive the cage. Either way I will be up on two tomorrow.
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2006- Raven Fully Faired with the N tail!!!! Full Ceramic Coated Graves Exhaust, Ivan's Flies and FCE, Lars fully cut Airbox Mod, BMC Filter, PCIII, IM, LCD100, Roth Stacks, R1 forks with AK20 by Traxxion, Penske Triple Clicker Shock, EBC Rotors, Brembo RCS 19 M/C, Magical Racing Screen, Givi V35s, Motodyanamic Taillight, ZUMO, Lots of Carbon Fiber, Rizoma Fatbars, risers, grips and barends, Gilles Rearsets and Chain Adjusters...and no more money...... 
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06-17-2012, 05:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Marietta, GA
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I work from home?
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'01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the *faster* blue)    Which would you prefer? |
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06-17-2012, 05:52 PM
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Stuck in Hampton Roads Traffic
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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2006- Raven Fully Faired with the N tail!!!! Full Ceramic Coated Graves Exhaust, Ivan's Flies and FCE, Lars fully cut Airbox Mod, BMC Filter, PCIII, IM, LCD100, Roth Stacks, R1 forks with AK20 by Traxxion, Penske Triple Clicker Shock, EBC Rotors, Brembo RCS 19 M/C, Magical Racing Screen, Givi V35s, Motodyanamic Taillight, ZUMO, Lots of Carbon Fiber, Rizoma Fatbars, risers, grips and barends, Gilles Rearsets and Chain Adjusters...and no more money......
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06-18-2012, 06:01 AM
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Horsepower Whisperer
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cold Hell, Minnesota
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Funny thing. I ride to work EVERY day, between march and december.
But I have Ride To Work Day off...  Oh well. Getting ready to head to Montana/Wyoming tomorrow. 
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**Current street bike infestation** 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R (Super-duper sport) 2006 Yamaha FZ1 Retro (Tour/Loop Bike) 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Track Bike) 2003 Honda Goldwing GL1800 (FOR SALE) 2001 Suzuki DRZ400S (Dual Sport) |
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06-18-2012, 06:48 AM
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Too stupid to know better
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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 A "social good"? I have no idea what that even means.  As for the rest, I seriously doubt any non-riders notice or care. That's been my observation anyway. Since the time I started riding, I have not noticed any appreciable change in attitude among people who do not ride. There are however more people who ride. And most of them ride mostly because they just want to look cool, and couldn't care less about proper gear or actually learning how to ride better. Which probably explains why non-riders haven't changed their attitudes.  Just my  Your results may vary. Carry on.I rode today anyway, because we're having AWESOME June weather all this week, after about a week and a half of rain. Mid '80's and low humidity with refreshing sea breezes for the foreseeable future.   Be careful out there. Cagers are out to kill us every day, although not intentionally. And it's getting worse all the time. How about a "Put Yer Goddamn Cell Phone Down While You're Driving" Day?  
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06-18-2012, 07:02 AM
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Just another Slow Poke
Join Date: May 2005
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Or Newspaper Or Book Or Bowl of Cereal Or Make-Up Or Electric Shaver Or Laptop Computer All things I've seen on my commute....
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06-18-2012, 07:10 AM
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2010 Kawi Z1000
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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I rode in every day for the last 2 weeks...it figures that today it was raining.
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06-18-2012, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Houston
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Woohoo I rode today. Almost drove due to a 40% chance of afternoon rain but I hate driving. Usually as long as I can get to work dry, I'll ride.
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06-18-2012, 07:43 AM
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Horsepower Whisperer
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Cold Hell, Minnesota
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On average, in the 8-9 months that I am able to ride, I usually only have to drive in about 10 times. If I know it's going to be a big rain, I fir sure take the Goldwing. If my rain gear gets soaked coming home, it's irrelevant to me. I so love saving money on gas on my 70 mile round trip commute!
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**Current street bike infestation** 2012 Triumph Daytona 675R (Super-duper sport) 2006 Yamaha FZ1 Retro (Tour/Loop Bike) 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 (Track Bike) 2003 Honda Goldwing GL1800 (FOR SALE) 2001 Suzuki DRZ400S (Dual Sport) |
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06-18-2012, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
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It is a HOT day and promised 45mph wind, but wtf I placed couple old yausa batteries in each case for added stability and I am good to go
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06-18-2012, 10:17 AM
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Outlaws Justice
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Watertown, New York
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I rode as I try to do most days.
Friday Night I left work at 5:15 and rode 400 miles to Maryland (5-1/2 hours) average 72 mph with 46 mpg (On the 2002 BMW K1200RS) taught all day at Howard Community College then rode 450 miles home Saturday Night. Today Back on the FZ1 for the Morning Commutte (A whole 4 miles)
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06-18-2012, 11:16 AM
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Its Gonna be fun
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Seattle/Tacoma
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Last edited by Static: 2009/09/02 11:29:32 Government: If you think the problems they create are bad, wait till you see their solutions. Gravity can be a cruel mistress, mock her and she will bitch slap you to the ground. |
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06-18-2012, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
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I too rode today and then a bunch (prolly 50-60 bikes) of bikes were escorted by local PD's, the bases security forces and followed by a fire truck making all sorts of noise. we rode thru the entire base to raise awareness for motorcycles and then had a good ol' bbq for lunch.
good thing to be in the Air Force... took time out of my work schedule to ride thru base and free lunch.
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06-18-2012, 02:49 PM
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My women
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06-18-2012, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Los Angeles
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 This thread was a little tongue and cheek. Especially since I, (and many of us ride daily), own pnly a motorcycle and practically live on the thing.
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Too many mods to list An American flag on my windshield.
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06-18-2012, 04:34 PM
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You Won't Die!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Muldrow Oklahoma
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I failed today, so maybe tomorrow I will be part of the "day late" riders.
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NOT SLOW, NOT FAST, BUT HALFASS'D  "IF YOUR NOT CRASHING YOUR NOT TRYING!" hongthaomurphy 2011 
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06-18-2012, 04:40 PM
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Newbie FZ-1 Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Greenwood, IN
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I rode in today, ride most days as I only have 1 car (sold my truck, saving up so I can pay cash for the 2nd one). It was hot and windy, didn't see very many bikes at work at all, there were more last week.
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