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    What California Motorcycle Insurance did you choose, and, more importantly, why?

    // , Hi, there, I figure while we're doing reviews and recommendations, we might as well bring up the financial accessories to the gear, like motorcycle insurance. I'm curious what an informal survey of our insurance companies might show. As for me, personally, I'm looking for something...
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    Highest performance tested gloves?

    // , Does anyone know of any U.S. made gloves that pass the EN13594:2002 standards for cut resistance, tear resistance, seam burst resistance and abrasion resistance? AFAIK, this is the highest performance standard available for testing motorcycle gloves. Working in the tech. industry has me...
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    Boots

    Can anyone recommend alternatives under $90 to these: http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Touring-Motorcycle-Boots-Black/dp/B002MPV3T8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390511902&sr=8-3-fkmr0&keywords=Cyclone+Waterproof+Motorcycle+Boots I'm looking for something I can wear when going from San Francisco to...
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    Switching 2003 Ninja 250 EX-250-F from 14T & 45T to 15T & 43T

    I need to replace my chain and rotors. However, I've never done more than an oil change, brake pad replacement, and chain adjustment on my Ninja 250. I'm pretty nervous about it. I figured that if I'm going to be replacing the rotors, the best thing to do would be to replace them with a...
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    Motorcycle Pants and Boots

    Now that it looks like I know what sort of Jacket to get, I'm on the hunt for motorcycle pants and boots. It's winter, and my hiking boots just aren't cutting it any more. That is, the wind cuts right through them. I bought these ...
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    Gloves

    Are any of these any good : http://www.leatherup.com/c/Mens-Motorcycle-Gloves/2/1027.html My mother recommended the gloves with metal over the knuckles. My hands and eyes, honestly, are what I need for my work and music.
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    Bitcoin

    Does anyone here work on any Bitcoin projects? Would anyone like to work on such a project?
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    Help with Buying Jackets

    Would anyone be willing to help me look for motorcycle jackets some time? My budget is about $250. Is it worth the effort to buy one online?
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    Coder Trainee Looking for Internship

    I would like to see what work in the trade is really like. My resume at Basanese.com has links to my Github and Linkedin accounts. I'm also on angel.co and devtome, FWIW. I can do all sorts of Math things. Post Scriptum : My secret "real" resume is here: basanese.com/nathan. Also, I am...
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    Software Guy seeks Hibernation Hardware. $400-$600/month - Know any Hackers/Artists?

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/sha/4154024434.html Hi, everybody. (Note: If you want me to respond, please indicate that you're not a spammer by including the word "happiness" in your email) I'm doing Bitcoin things, helping old people learn computers, going to school in San Jose, and am in...
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    Types or Brands of Saddlebags to Cop/Avoid for a Ninja EX250F?

    I have a Ninja EX250F for which I would like to purchase some basic saddlebags for riding the motorcycle to school. Can anyone recommend any specific models or brands? Are there any brands, styles, or varieties you would avoid? Also, is there a way to get locked storage on such a bike...
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    Slim Build - Mesh-Armor on top of Regular Leather?

    I have a very slim build. Also, I can't find any solid color motorcycle jackets. The plan is to find a way to sew armor to the outside of a regular leather jacket, and put one of these on the outside ...
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    Sprocket Changes

    Hi, everybody. I posted a question or two in my bike-specific forum, at the link which follows : http://forums.ninja250.org/viewtopic.php?p=854590&sid=761d79195824033a91fc5b6718bd5afb#854590 I was wondering if anyone else has experience with ninja 250 gearing, and whether I can go up the...
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    Battery Problems

    Any ideas on how to avoid battery deadness for a 2003 Ninja? I've heard of getting "switched" batteries, getting a battery with more amp hours, special fuses, and keeping a charged spare just in case. Here's a spare battery I consider : APEX BATTERY FOR 2003 EX250 Let me know if you have...
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    Heated Gear in the Bay

    Is heated gear really necessary in the Bay? I live in San Jose, and the main annoyance is usually rain, not chill. However, I would rather be limited by my own enthusiasm and ability than the weather or climate. I still have to get my motorcycle jacket, gloves, pants, and boots. However, I...
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