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It does occur to me that some members may be taking my wordy posts far too literally (pun absolutely intended). Yep, I'm stirring the pot a bit to see what floats up, that's all. A sense of humor is helpful, but there is always the ignore list.
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If I wanted the pot stirred, I'd go make some soup.
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(01-27-2018, 12:39 PM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: If I wanted the pot stirred, I'd go make some soup. Dean Adams comes to mind; a well-known stirrer of pots. Author/creator of the infamous [url=http://www.superbikeplanet.com]superbikeplanet.com and his very controversial "Soupkast".
The site is still up and around after all these years!
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More pot stirring; I am sticking around until VLJ reports back tonight. Or plan on it, anyhow. I hate night riding, don't do it unless there is some ridiculously compelling reason, like, if I just bought a new bike and just HAVE to ride it. Or have to test some new thing, or check the headlight aim.
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Just keep stirring the pot , I enjoy it !
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(01-27-2018, 12:31 PM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: It does occur to me that some members may be taking my wordy posts far too literally (pun absolutely intended). Yep, I'm stirring the pot a bit to see what floats up, that's all. A sense of humor is helpful, but there is always the ignore list.
Where is the ignore list option?
I’d like to sign up for it.
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No worries on the lengthy and opinionated posts. As to length, it's good to follow the Gettysburg address method. I will channel Lincoln while others channel Everett. (No offense to our southern friends.)
On the other hand, some of the ride reports I've read on this forum have been breathtaking - you don't realize how much you just read or have seen 'til it's over.
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(01-27-2018, 03:13 PM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: More pot stirring; I am sticking around until VLJ reports back tonight. Or plan on it, anyhow. I hate night riding, don't do it unless there is some ridiculously compelling reason, like, if I just bought a new bike and just HAVE to ride it. Or have to test some new thing, or check the headlight aim.
Agreed - I avoid night riding like the plague. Around here lots of critters come out at night on the roads. Besides, things that are a mere annoyance in the daytime can become quite deadly in the dark.
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Same here Winston. Too many animals, particularly deer after dusk, plus other obstacles and debris to avoid at night.
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(01-28-2018, 01:58 AM)Banned_imp Wrote: (01-27-2018, 03:13 PM)Ulvetanna_imp Wrote: More pot stirring; I am sticking around until VLJ reports back tonight. Or plan on it, anyhow. I hate night riding, don't do it unless there is some ridiculously compelling reason, like, if I just bought a new bike and just HAVE to ride it. Or have to test some new thing, or check the headlight aim.
Agreed - I avoid night riding like the plague. Around here lots of critters come out at night on the roads. Besides, things that are a mere annoyance in the daytime can become quite deadly in the dark.
Agreed - I avoid night riding like the plague. Around here lots of critters come out at night on the roads. Besides, things that are a mere annoyance in the daytime can become quite deadly in the dark.
Rural riding at night, yes, avoid if at all possible...but city riding on the freeways, that's a blast at night. I mean late after a hot summer day, 11pm or later when there's no traffic...head west towards Portland on I-84, but veer south on to 205 then down and around to I-5 where ya' take a right and head north on 217 through Tigard, right on 26 and through the tunnel--nothing like tunnels on a motorcycle--a quick jog on 405, then back on I-5 north, cross the bridge into Vancouver, W14 east to the 205 bridge, cross the Columbia back into OR and then return home on I-84...the Sportster was fun on that, exhaust never sounded better, gauges all lit up, the CB1100 instrument panel--a work of art at night. Somenights I'd do that, "finish", and then turn around and do same route in reverse...a good two hour plus ride. A weeknight is better to avoid the crazzies.
On the other hand...I've had to ride in rural Mexico once at night when I miscalculated how far away the next town was...white knuckle riding all the while fearing gaping pot holes would swallow me up, or a burro, vaca or cabra, or otherwise inebbriated being would jump out in front of me. Got behind a decently moving truck and was happy to watch his tail lights for an hour.
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