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Started by scratch, November 05, 2006, 10:52:23 AM

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scratch

November 05, 2006, 10:52:23 AM
...In the dictionary for my wife and I came across the definition of Scratch:
n. Old Scratch; Satan. [1730-40; appar. alter. of scrat hermaphrodite, late ME scrattle < ON scratti devil, goblin, wizard, c. OHG skraz wood demon]
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

scottpA_GS

#1
November 05, 2006, 11:54:55 AM
 :icon_twisted:


~ 1990 GS500E Project bike ~ Frame up restoration ~ Yosh exhaust, 89 clipons, ...more to come...

~ 98 Shadow ACE 750 ~ Black Straight Pipes ~ UNI Filter ~ Dyno Jet Stage 1 ~ Sissy Bar ~

scratch

#2
November 05, 2006, 01:49:41 PM
 :icon_twisted:
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.

sledge

#3
November 05, 2006, 03:01:39 PM
My name comes from a well known Cricketing term:
http://www.cricket-game.co.uk/cricket-sledging.htm

pandy

#4
November 05, 2006, 03:47:08 PM
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

scratch

#5
November 05, 2006, 05:12:18 PM
Even the devil can be sincere.
The motorcycle is no longer the hobby, the skill has become the hobby.

Power does not compare to skill.  What good is power without the skill to use it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Wintermute on BayAreaRidersForum.com
good judgement trumps good skills every time.
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