(07-31-2012, 02:13 PM)matter11 link Wrote: [ -> ]The media has lead me to believe that texas gets grapefruit hail on the reg.
I knew maps, I knew geography. But I truly didn't appreciate just how fucking big Texas is until I drove across it a couple of times.
(08-01-2012, 06:03 PM)rumsfald link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=matter11 link=topic=2632.msg250938#msg250938 date=1343762025]
The media has lead me to believe that texas gets grapefruit hail on the reg.
I knew maps, I knew geography. But I truly didn't appreciate just how fucking big Texas is until I drove across it a couple of times.
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And then you see a Alaska overlaid on the Continental US and go "now that's big".
(08-01-2012, 06:03 PM)rumsfald link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=matter11 link=topic=2632.msg250938#msg250938 date=1343762025]
The media has lead me to believe that texas gets grapefruit hail on the reg.
I knew maps, I knew geography. But I truly didn't appreciate just how fucking big Texas is until I drove across it a couple of times.
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yeah
(08-01-2012, 06:03 PM)rumsfald link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=matter11 link=topic=2632.msg250938#msg250938 date=1343762025]
The media has lead me to believe that texas gets grapefruit hail on the reg.
I knew maps, I knew geography. But I truly didn't appreciate just how fucking big Texas is until I drove across it a couple of times.
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Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
(08-01-2012, 07:47 PM)Azure_Angel link Wrote: [ -> ]Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251030#msg251030 date=1343868467]
Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
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I was in a van... BUT STILL! You guys both need to lose some weight.
(08-01-2012, 08:03 PM)Azure_Angel link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
[quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251030#msg251030 date=1343868467]
Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
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I was in a van... BUT STILL! You guys both need to lose some weight.
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Not another civil war discussion...
(08-02-2012, 06:14 AM)LT Crow link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251033#msg251033 date=1343869414]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
[quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251030#msg251030 date=1343868467]
Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
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I was in a van... BUT STILL! You guys both need to lose some weight.
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Not another civil war discussion...
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Stonewall Jackson owns.
Quote: Merc link=topic=2632.msg251061#msg251061 date=1343917409]
[quote author=LT Crow link=topic=2632.msg251059#msg251059 date=1343906063]
[quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251033#msg251033 date=1343869414]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
[quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251030#msg251030 date=1343868467]
Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
[/quote]
I was in a van... BUT STILL! You guys both need to lose some weight.
[/quote]
Not another civil war discussion...
[/quote]
Stonewall Jackson owns.
[/quote]
It's all about Mosby's Raiders
(08-02-2012, 10:24 AM)Dtrain323i link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=[SiN] Merc link=topic=2632.msg251061#msg251061 date=1343917409]
[quote author=LT Crow link=topic=2632.msg251059#msg251059 date=1343906063]
[quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251033#msg251033 date=1343869414]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
[quote author=Azure_Angel link=topic=2632.msg251030#msg251030 date=1343868467]
Last summer I remember driving back and forth across the US and Canada... I fucking hate both countries cause of how big they are. I need to move back to New Zealand.
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
[/quote]
I was in a van... BUT STILL! You guys both need to lose some weight.
[/quote]Not another civil war discussion...
[/quote]Stonewall Jackson owns.
[/quote]It's all about Mosby's Raiders
[/quote]I'd rather talk about
badasses from the War of 1812.
(08-02-2012, 01:39 PM)k0ala link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're driving a space ship
[/quote]^what my friends say to each other after seeing my car :x
Since when does anyone drive a motorcyle?
(08-02-2012, 02:07 PM)matter11 link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=k0ala link=topic=2632.msg251069#msg251069 date=1343932795]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ]See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ]See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
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rain happens
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You get used to it after taking a shower a few times, I suppose you wouldn't understand.
(08-02-2012, 07:15 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=matter11 link=topic=2632.msg251071#msg251071 date=1343934443]
[quote author=k0ala link=topic=2632.msg251069#msg251069 date=1343932795]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ]See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ]See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
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rain happens
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You get used to it after taking a shower a few times, I suppose you wouldn't understand.
[/quote]until you spin out of control because of the wet pavement trying to avoid the jackass in the pickup truck who can't see you because of the gigantic wheels that prop it up so you're behind his back end out of his line of sight
(08-02-2012, 08:45 PM)Squishy link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251098#msg251098 date=1343952951]
[quote author=matter11 link=topic=2632.msg251071#msg251071 date=1343934443]
[quote author=k0ala link=topic=2632.msg251069#msg251069 date=1343932795]
[quote author=zaneyard link=topic=2632.msg251032#msg251032 date=1343868936]
See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ]See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
(08-01-2012, 07:55 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: [ -> ]See the reason you don't like driving is because you're not on a motorcycle
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rain happens
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You get used to it after taking a shower a few times, I suppose you wouldn't understand.
[/quote]until you spin out of control because of the wet pavement trying to avoid the jackass in the pickup truck who can't see you because of the gigantic wheels that prop it up so you're behind his back end out of his line of sight
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I was also under the impression that the slightest hydroplaning would make a bike slip.
Things to watch out for when it's raining; wet paint (well it's technically wet), and manhole covers. Also, road oils tend to rise up at the beginning of a rainfall that cause a little slickness. You basically just have to be more careful. Be smooth on the brakes and throttle. This rule should be followed in any vehicle under reduced traction, if you slam on the brakes, it's going to stop slower than if you keep traction with the ground. Of course, ABS removes this aspect of things, but the idea still stands.
I've ridden in heavy downpours before and it's not a big deal. I even got the back end to kick out a little bit going through my power band!
And when I think to myself that hydroplaning has never been an issue for me, it turns out there's a reason for it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquaplaning#Motorcycles
A job would be nice. Being not lazy would be better.
I have no excuse but I like to make them.