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  1. IAmA M0t0r Ridεr

    Lane splitting in close quarters.

    So I selected this video because I'm assuming it's okay with CA new regulations, namely:http://www.chp.ca.gov/programs/lanesplitguide.html Of course the guide is ultra-conservative, because who writes these are just erring on the side of caution - it's not an authority, I assume. I didn't have...
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    2000 BMW RT, What you think of this bike?

    Saw this yesterday on CL: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/4461528746.html 2800 seem to be a good price but: 1. No records' 2. Guy has the bike for a year only, didn't ride for 3 weeks, 3. He rode yesterday (wait?) just around the block, got a stone or something stuck on rear brakes, now...
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    GoPro Hero 3 Black is dead, hard-brick. What to do?

    So I have a $400.00 brick right in front of me. It's got the blinking rear led of death. Tried everything (hard reset, new battery, cables, etc.) it's a hard brick. Bike still lights here and there, charges batteries via usb charger or computer usb, but won't turn on. Bought it via PayPal...
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    What's the parking line etiquette for bikers?

    First question: So in Brazil, where I used to live and ride bikes, Motorcycles would never waiting in line behind cars or trucks. That would be considered dangerous and stupid. Motorcycles were expected to cue up to the booth and pay for the parking ticket or toll. Nobody - perhaps a super...
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    What bike? advice wanted

    What's a good bike to ride two up in the highways, but when you leave the interstate and start cruising along the heat doesn't build up too much? Air cooled engines are better? My understanding is that air cooled engines (BMW boxers, Monsters, Bandit, Boneville) work hot everywhere, while...
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    Life with less traffic rules: Meskel Square, Addis Abeba

    Can you spot the few bikers in there? I had fun looking at the people crossing. Amazingly, not even a fender bender. It's like everyone is driving their cars with the same attention span one rides a motorcycle! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIn8GJIg0E Too funny.
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    Suspect my ride was almost lifted today

    Hey all, So I went to the Xfinity/Comcast service center in San Ramon and a dude in this truck (but with contractor style racks on top of it) with a blasting stereo came by and complimented my ride as I parked in front of the store. He proceeded to park about 50 yards down the lot. Here's...
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    3089 days since I last rode my OWN bike

    After 3089 days I got to ride my own bike again. Just go my new '14 Ducati 1199 Panigale. Couldn't be happier. Riding 680 going North back home, I was greeted by a wonderful sunset. I'm back.
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    Brand new 2012 bike from dealer

    So I'm looking into this 2012 0miles, never registered, bike that was sit on the dealer,. It's a Ducati Streetfighter S, dealer is an official ducati dealer. Bike is on the showroom. I like the big engined ST, with its quirks. I'm not attracted to the 848 at all. Wife wants me to get th...
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    Newbie Insurance Question

    So I called Liberty Mutual about adding a couple of bikes to my policy (currently with home and two cars). 1. I wanted a quote for a used bike, but she still insisted she needed the price for a NEW bike? Why would that matter? 2. How do they classify Streetfighters? I said street, they say...
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    Help Newbie choose Helmet

    Never bought a helmet in the USA. How's it works? Just measure my head and by one at Amazon? That's what I'm inclining to do, given Amazon amazing return policy, I plan to buy 2/3 and then return the ones/sizes I don't like. What do you guys do? I've used cheap Shoei and high end Sharks in...
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    Back to riding

    Hi all, I'm a return rider, never had a Motorcycle licence in America. Last time I rode a bike, a Suzuki TL1000S, was on 21st of July, 2005. Currently living in Danville, CA. I'm looking to buy used naked (like the Tuono R on the classifieds) or an FJR 1300, but I also like the Ducati...
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