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    Need Advice: Back Protector for a Recovering Broken Back.

    Broke my back (T10 and T6) about 9 months ago. Feeling good enough to ride a bike again but need advice on which back protector to get. I crashed with one of these Dainese: but I think this one spreads the impact over the whole back instead of absorbing it at point of impact. Thinking of...
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    BMW’s New Limited-Edition S1000RR-Based HP4

    Is this S1000RR the 'Thor' of Sporbikes ? http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/65/14222/Motorcycle-Article/2013-BMW-S1000RR-HP4-First-Ride.aspx I am thinking it would be close to 20K.... "absolute steal if BMW is able to sell it for anywhere close to its $25,000 estimate in the U.S. (true MSRP still...
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    FOR SALE: '99 SV 650 Parts.

    PLEASE NOTE: I am no longer parting my bike out. However, all pictures of parts listed below are still available for sale. Most parts are in good condition. Buyer pays shipping. Make an offer. Thanks for looking! Stock Dog Bones: Triple Clamps: Rear axle rod: Spare frame protector: Horn:
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    WTB: Regina 520 or 525 Chain and Sprocket set for '99 Sv650.

    Looking to buy a 520 or 525 Regina chain and sprocket set for my '99 SV 650. I use stock gearing so chain length and sprockets would be all stock sizes. Thanks!
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    For Sale: Bridgestone BT-021's. 120/70 and 160/60=100$.

    These tires were introduced fairly recently by Bridgestone: http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/glamourindex.aspx?productID=180&LookupID=8 I have put 63 miles on both tires riding Ortega Highway and were purchased new from 74 Motorsports (paid 240$). My impressions of this tire: CONS: Heavy...
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    Doohan's new leathers.

    Sometimes the nicest looking leathers are the one-off's. Worn once and then auctioned off somewhere. Here is one of the most beautiful suits I have seen (worn by Doohan, 2nd from left): http://superbikeplanet.com/image/2007/mgp/phillip-island/9/3.htm Wonder how much something like that...
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    New Magnesium Wheels for $ 1,098.95.

    Anyone try these wheels out yet? http://www.indysuperbike.com/customer/product.php?productid=121573&cat=30530&page=1 Here is their own site: http://www.durraniracing.com/index.html Even a poor bastard like me could afford these for my SV. My birthday is not too far away;)
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    Horn Blower: Way Funny!!

    Turn it up: http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=DAFBBF1C-7796-4D17-AE4A-59455DA39AD4
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    Wow!! New R6 Steers Quicker Than A 250!!

    I would not have believed it till I read this: http://superbikeplanet.com/2005/Nov/051125a.htm From above article: "Both DiSalvo and Hacking said that the new R6 is the fastest-turning motorcycle they'd ever ridden. "It's almost too quick," said Hacking." "DiSalvo commented, "I rode the 1000...
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    WOW!! Amazing Jeep Driving Skills!!

    And I thought a 12'o clock wheelie was hard..... http://videos.streetfire.net/Player.aspx?fileid=49020A5C-E070-4BF6-B13E-F859A38DB45F&p=0
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    Question for Brash47 & motorman4life-

    Question for Brash47, motorman4life & silversvs- So, riding up to Laguna Seca this past Friday, I came on the following scenario, North of San Simeon (Hearst Castle): Going North on highway 1, a GSXR-1000 was passing a vehicle on the left of the double-yellow markers, 200 ft ahead of me...
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    $50 Xpeed Helmet at Cycle Gear Dot Com!!

    Sorry if this is a repost...... Wanted to pass along a good deal to fellow motorcyclists. I have been using (and abusing) my Xpeed XG Classic helmet for over 2 years without any issues and loved it: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=6434&department=101&division=1 Since it...
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    Ariel Atom Vs. Cbr 600rr!!

    Funny review by Jeremy Clarkson on this little Civic powered (massaged and blown), roadster.............for the road!!! Jeremy's comments are biased *but* can't side-step the fact that the Atom does look like an absolute blast........ Pause and check out the lap times at the end of the vid...
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    I Ride Rossi's M1!!

    Ok, ok......I lied :} Hey, this is as close as I am ever gonna get to the M1.........since all paddock passes are sold out for the USGP now. Seriously though, I noticed the suspension would hardly move under my weight (170lbs) and Rossi can't weigh more than 150lbs, if that......hmmmm, so...
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    Lamborghini Gallardo Vs Ducati 999!

    Way too entertaining to not share (9mb): http://www.sleepy-fish.com/sleepy/5thGear_Lambo_vs_Ducati_lo.wmv Not sure where the track is though. Northern England, maybe?? Enjoy!
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    2 Tires Vs 4 Tires, Again!!

    As a fellow motorcyclist, I have always been intrigued by the cornering capabilities of both 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers, having driven/raced both on a racetrack. Thinking, that in a really *tight* set of corners, a 4 wheeler would be faster! These days, modern sportbikes have truly awesome...
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    New KTM Naked Bikes-

    Just when I thought the Benelli TNT (http://www.benelli.com/include.do?file=tnt_home) was the sweetest naked bike, KTM comes out with these: http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld/ Damn, that 990 RC8 looks awesome too!! Too many choices.... Oh well, dream on for now because none of them are...
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    Tom Weber Insurance Agency Rocks!!!

    Wanted to pass along the name of an Insurance broker through which I slashed my full coverage Insurance premium, by half! Before: My annual premium, for full coverage, was $2082 (I am 34 years old and married). The insurer was Progressive Insurance with Eastwood Insurance being the broker...
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    685 Tickets Available for 'FASTER' in Santa Cruz!

    Allright, below is what Laurence from www.riotheatre.com sent me when I asked him how many tickets for 'FASTER' will be sold: "Good morning, thank you for the note...Tickets are availed at www.ticketweb.com on line, other wise, days of show at the door. We have 685 seats, i don't think it...
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    Screening of movie 'FASTER' in Sonoma.

    Looks like the movie, 'FASTER' is finally making it to select commercial screenings. Here is the link: http://www.cinemaepicuria.org/ff_pages/ff_cin_lounge.html#Faster Saturday, April 3rd, 3pm- Sunday, April 3rd, 3pm- Can't wait! Jehanzeb.
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