Recent content by Skidmarx

So here's the deal. I'm looking for a family dog. I was thinking about buying a puppy, but as I look at all of the dogs needing homes, it seems almost irresponsible to not get one from a shelter. The problem that I'm running into is that the majority of dogs are pit mixes. I had a pit bull...

Anyone have any experience with owning a Basenji? They sound like smart, energetic, self-confident little dogs. I'm not thinking about getting a dog right away. I just came across the breed while watching some PBS special on dogs. They look like a hoot on Youtube.

So when I got out of Home Depot there was a little kid sitting on my bike. His hippie parents were watching him. I was pissed but hippies don't mind you being pissed at them. I guess they're used to it. After visiting my mom, my bike wouldn't start. I had to push start it to get home. I...

My old Bandit 600 can be a pain to start in cold weather. Once its warmed up it will restart no problem. I put a new battery in it last week and its way easier to start cold, but it also seems to run better. Is that possible or am I imagining it? It seems to idle more evenly and launches...

Bush loaned the car industry something like $17 billion and Obama loaned them like $60 billion. Without the money from Obama's administration the Bush money wouldn't have amounted to anything. I guess Bush/Obama can share the credit for Eastwood's inspiring words!

Sorry to postwhore. This picture gives a better sense of the size of the panniers.

I commute with these Givi panniers. They're a bit small but they work. You need to be more aware as you laneshare. It's not a big deal. Lanesharing on the Versys is more fun but the side bags sure are convenient. Cheap too.

Genius: is something or someone embodying exceptional intellectual ability, creativity, or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight. http://vimeo.com/134034 Reggie Watts is a genius...

I hear that this one is nice:

You ride pretty fast for a guy who wears a truss. We all need a little support once in a while.:thumbup

"It is a good day to die. But the day is not yet over." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYJjtwkiiTY&feature=related

Seriously. If you care what you look like, rock one of these: It provides just about the same protection too!:thumbup

I'm telling you what. Sounds like you're low on fluid. Check around. You can usually find it on sale if you look around. Here's the brand I use, right after I pay someone to put nitrogen in my tires:

Shervin.... or International Man of Mystery???