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    Is this one of the ugliest new bikes in decades?

    Am I the only one that thinks that HUGE fairing around the headlight looks like Dark Helmut from Spacebawlls? What the hell is in there anyway? Two glove boxes, a stereo & speakers & a bunch of empty space?
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    Speeding ticket advice

    I was on the 580 W yesterday I think around Harbor Way/Cutting Blvd on my 2011 CBR1000RR. The Officer told me I was speeding in excess of 105. I said I definitely was not once & did not argue beyond that. He went back & apparently wrote me a ticket but he didn't have me sign anything nor did he...
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    California superspeeders are racking up 100 mph tickets

    Oh, you boys & girls... https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Coronavirus-shutdown-means-fewer-crashes-study-15217895.php
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    Motorcycle Awareness Month in Oaktown

    Oakland Police stepping up patrols for Motorcycle Awareness Month https://www.ktvu.com/news/404747087-video
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    SF Police arrest motorcycle gang member with $275k in Cash, drugs & weapons

    http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/SF-police-accuse-motorcycle-gang-member-of-12541309.php Should've gotten out while the gettin' was good
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    DC Dirtbike kids

    They may have taken their antics to a whole new level (3 months ago): http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/14-Dirtbike-Riders-Sought-After-Reporter-Killing-306215411.html
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    Video: Helmet cam shows motorcycle slam into back of truck

    http://blog.sfgate.com/stew/2015/09/02/video-helmet-cam-shows-motorcycle-slam-into-back-of-truck/ :thumbdown :thumbup to the guy doing it right with the helmet cam
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    Troll Spotting Algorithm

    For the Moderators: http://www.technologyreview.com/view/536621/how-a-troll-spotting-algorithm-learned-its-anti-antisocial-trade/ You're welcome!
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    Worst Drivers

    While many here bemoan Priuses and some Big Black Trucks for me it has always been German luxury cars. Now there is scientific proof: “BMW drivers are the worst.” :thumbdown
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    Where's the Missed Connections?

    a la Craigslist? You waiting for the green on Fell at Laguna probably oblivious to me slowly splitting up behind you when the light turns your color and you shoot out like a shot out of a pistol. I immediately appreciated your fun looking speed but then began to find it a little excessive. I...
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    Personal injury lawyer/attorney

    If you spoke to multiple lawyers or attorneys before picking one, what was the deciding factor in your choice?
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    MotoGP in Laguna Seca ticket pricing

    What am I missing here? Buying two tix for Grandstand 4 through the MotoGP site is 106 Euro @ $1.2506 per Euro plus 3% foreign currency fee my cc charges me equals $136.54 and this includes the GA ticket. Through TicketBastard just the GA tickets are $133.20 with all of their bullshit fees, then...
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    Going to MotoGP Catalunya

    On my way for a wedding and thought I'd check the schedule to try and figure out where to watch races while I'm there and the race is exactly where I'll be. Any advice other than watch out for pick pockets? OK so yes I'm totally bragging:cool
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    Alternative to brake checking

    Hearing about this morning's horrific accident and resulting backup of traffic allegedly due to brake checking prompted me to share a technique I've started using on tailgaters with surprising results. I usually pace with the fastest of traffic and if possible I will move to the right to an open...
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    New (to me) road hazard Hwy 1 Muir Beach area

    Not having had one good ride all summer due to fog and/or scheduling I had to call in late to work this morn and take a quick one up to Stinson Beach and back only to find Wile E. Coyote taking a jog up Highway 1 southbound betwixt Muir Beach and Mill Valley. Watch out! Who knows what kind of...
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