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    Jerry Garcia's Motorcycle

    Would you pay the additional amount for something just because someone used to own it? http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20158/lot/3072/?page_anchor=MR1_page_lots%3D2%26MR1_results_per_page%3D50%26MR1_module_instance_reference%3D1
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    1998 BMW M3 4-Door Purple

    Retracting even the feeler. I've gotten a temporary reprive. THIS IS A FEELER for now. I need to come up with some cash and am not finding better options. 1998 BMW M3 4-Door in Techno Violet 200,000 miles It has needs several windows repaired and needs body work in several places. (Most...
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    Crash on Hwy 16?

    Does anyone happen to know the riders involved in the crash on highway 16 on Sunday afternoon, 29 April? I think it was a rider and pillion on a cruiser and they went away in a helicopter.
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    City College - Motorcycle Mechanics Instructor

    NOTE: This is not my posting and I don't know anything about it. I'm just passing on info. More information is available if you go to https://jobs.ccsf.edu , click on the 'Faculty' link, go to the second page of listings and then click on the moto instructor link. SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY...
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    Cheap Auto Alignment

    I need to get an alignment done on my M3 in the next few days, but really can't afford the likes of the dealerships. Anyone have any suggestions for me to take it between SJ and SF? FWIW, I wound up being disappointed with the service and recommendations of the place I had been taking it to...
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    Bay Bridge Survey - your input is desired!!

    I participated in a focus group about usage of the Bay Bridge today. They're open to taking some more feedback via email, so I thought I'd ask you guys to get more moto-centric feedback than what I've given so far. The study is in progress and will be months before it's completed, but I'll...
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    Another Battery Resource

    Just FYI: Ran across this shop and I was a little surprised that they stocked bunches of moto batteries. Interstate Battery System of San Jose Inc 211 Phelan Ave San Jose, CA 95112-6107 (408) 954-1776
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    Peet's v. Starbucks

    What's the difference between Peet's people and Starbucks people? Where do you pose? Why?
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    Used Car Tires?

    I need to pick up a pair of used tires for my M3, any suggestions? Preferably Marin as I'll be there later today and tomorrow, but anywhere works for me. Yeah, yeah, I *want* a new pair of Michelin Pilot Sport 2's, but I can't afford it right now and one of the tires is complaining to me that...
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    Ginger Tan?

    Just wondering... Do any of you gingers tan? What happens if you do? Do you wind up all one color? I saw this girl in the store and wondered, but didn't want to stare... FWIW, *not* tanning is *ahem* out of my experience.
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    RADAR Testing

    Just had this thought come up: When RADAR (etc.) units are calibrated periodically, is sighting them in normally part of that procedure? I'd expect so, but the (few) photos I've seen don't seem to have sights.
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    Women Teaching Women ...

    ... And Women Teaching Men Teaching Women ... My basic question here is "What do you women riders tell / teach newb women riders that the men often overlook or never think of?" Are there perspectives and thoughts and concerns that men will miss? I'd think that there would be, but I'm prolly...
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    A Dozen Ripe Bananas

    I've got a dozen ripe bananas. I can't eat them all before they go bad. What should I do with them?
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    Carry a Knife?

    Just curious... One odd thing for me in going from cars to my bike was the loss of the ability to carry emergency supplies / tools. Normally in a car I'll have jumper cables, a tow strap, first aid kit, etc., etc. that just stay in the car all of the time, but on the bike I've been reduced to...
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    Norm McDonald?

    I just met Norm McDonald of K & N -- Filters, Racing, etc. -- and being a moto-noob, I think there's some relevant history that I'm ignorant of. Can anyone direct me to some good info and history? Very nice family, BTW. :o)
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    PSA — Tools & Such Fathers Day

    Just wanted to point out that traditionally Sears has good sales on Craftsman tools leading up to Fathers Day. Dunno if everyone knows this but how to get a decent set of startup tools is always a question for newb mechanics.
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    BARF Feature Request (First Unseen Post)

    On Mini-BARF in the list of subscribed threads I can click on the thread name and I will be directed to the first post in that thread unseen by me. Is that feature available on BARF-BARF?
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    Muggy Gear Recommendations?

    Anyone have any recommendations for gear to wear when / where it gets really muggy, like over 90° F and up to 90% relative humidity? How about product comparisons or reviews? I'm assuming it's going to be mesh as perforated won't allow enough airflow while sitting at stoplights, etc., but I...
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    HUD

    A few questions related to Heads Up Displays: Why don't they use HUDs in professional racing? (I don't know for a fact that they don't; I assume if they did I would have heard about it.) If it were cheap enough, would you use it on the street? On the track / for racing? What would you want...
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    List of MC / Org Patches?

    Just wondering if anyone knows of one that's fairly up to date and comprehensive for at least the BA. I recognise some but not all. Like tonight, I pulled in to get gas and there was a group of women on cruisers. I couldn't read the patches but I did wonder who they were. (FWIW, their...
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