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Bought this from TonyM at the beginning of June, but it now looks like I need to sell it, for financial reasons. I'll let it go for what I paid for it: $490. I'll be happy to meet you somewhere to make the exchange. Once I've got the cash, I'll email Lance with your name/address/phone and let...

Since VTRLiz has the trophy for "Earliest thread ever for a trackday" :teeth , I don't feel so bad posting this. :Party Looks like I'll be going to the 8/17-8/18 K@TT Novice school, and was hoping I could find a ride for me and my bike. Preferably, someone going down Sunday and coming back...

Subject says it all: I'm looking to buy a pass for the August 17/18 K@TT Novice School at Thunderhill.

So, how does everyone fund their crack...er, track habit? I see some people going to the track every month, or even more frequently. Between track fees, tires, fuel, transportation, lodging, and food, it can add up quickly. How's everyone manage? I tend to pay cash, which limits my time to...

Oh, I'm definitely doing more trackdays in the future. At $200 a pop, it'd be stupid not to. This is the last shot Dito got of me. I'm hoping he caught me just after entry on Turn 2 there, because I really felt like I was getting leaned over more than that. Looking at my photos, and...

cRa1g's helmet looks tasty. I think I'll take a bite. All of you should try a 2-up ride with an instructor, if only to understand the miraculous gripping power of sphincter-pucker on the pillion seat.

WARNING: SHORT NOVEL AHEAD! Mark's First Track Day (or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust My Bike) A bit of background: This is my third year riding. I've always considered myself to be a 'conservative' rider, never taking unnecessary risks or pushing myself past my limits. On the...

You should always invest in high-quality tools:

I've been meaning to take these photos for a while (apologies; crappy cellphone cam): There are about 6 more car-sized spaces that are specifically painted "Motorcycle" that aren't in these photos. In the 2nd photo, the spots don't have the word "Motorcycle" at the end like in the first...

Is anyone going to the K@TT novice school on May 25-26? Just looking to meet some fellow BARFers that may be attending. Can't miss me; I'll be the huge MFer camping at the track with my avatar on the side of an FZ6. :) :thumbup

I've signed up for the TrackCrafters Doug Chandler school at Thunderhill on Wednesday June 24, and the trackday the following day, Thursday June 25. EDIT EDIT EDIT Never mind, the school and track day were cancelled by TrackCrafters. :(

I haven't been up to Alice's/STP in forever, so I hopped on the bike this morning, grabbed 9 up to Skyline, and headed over for breakfast. Since I have stuff to deal with this afternoon, I decided to take 84 down to 101 and slab it home. Sweet hopped up zombie Jesus, WTF have they done to...

When I bought my new FZ6, I decided -- being as paranoid as I am -- to install an alarm system on it. I was aware of the Scorpio motorcycle alarms, but I've never much liked their remotes. And, to be honest, I had someone demo one for me that they had on their bike, and the proximity sensor...

Tonight's little(?) quake made me realize how close I came to being caught on the road during the event. I've never actually ridden through an earthquake. What, exactly, should one do if one is actually on the bike, on the road, when it happens? Keep going? Pull over? Seek safety? How does...

Seems like Garmin's going to make a set of maps available to Zumo folks that include scenic and out-of-the-way stuff. Looks like it might include some interesting riding roads: http://www.i4u.com/article12438.html

I've decided to pick up a pair of Vanson pants, but I don't want to order them without trying them on. Vanson lists Road Rider as a dealer, but does Road Rider have a decent selection? I'm looking at either the Touring, Highway 101, or Night Rider pants.

I went for my first trip up to Alice's Restaurant today...longest ride I've been on yet. Traffic was light, and conditions were outstanding! Though I feel like an idiot, going right past Skyline (I came up Page Mill) because there wasn't a street sign for Skyline. I ended up going 12 miles...

Passed my MSF course almost two years ago. Passed my DMV test last month. Bought a 2000 Suzuki Marauder last Friday -- my first bike ever. Have now put about 50 miles on the bike, and am loving it. I'm your typical, atypical 38-year-old Bay area geek. Work in the tech industry, etc...