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Title: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 06:57:57 PM
I pulled into the gas station across from my house.  There were about five or six other bikes at the other end of the parking lot.

I wasn't really paying attention to the riders walking over to me...  (mainly cause I was paying attention to a cute girl walking by with a short mini skirt :kiss3:)

Anyway...  ALL OF THEM came over and they're like "Hey dude...  What is that?  A 500?  That looks awesome"

The funny part???  I asked them what they were on...  An R6, a couple GSXR's, and an RC51.  But they were "amazed" at MY 500 bike. :cheers:

They loved my rimstripes, helmet, and the yellow headlight bulb I got. :laugh:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 07:12:41 PM
you're a total pimp now.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 07:22:49 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 07:12:41 PM
you're a total pimp now.

Mak!  Wazzup!!!

You haven't been on for a while.  What's been going on?  Life getting in the way, like the rest of us? :laugh:

Good to hear from you again! :cheers:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: pandy on August 21, 2006, 08:13:14 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 06:57:57 PM
Anyway...  ALL OF THEM came over and they're like "Hey dude...  What is that?  A 500?  That looks awesome"
The funny part???  I asked them what they were on...  An R6, a couple GSXR's, and an RC51.  But they were "amazed" at MY 500 bike. :cheers:

It's nice to hear a good, FUN story about our beloved GS!!! And about someone saying nice things about 'em!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :thumb:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 08:16:53 PM
Even all the harley and Honda Shadow riders at the MSF ERC were saying how nimble my GS was in taking corners.  Motoracer (my instructor) was commenting on how I was practically scraping my fairings that day. :cheers:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 08:19:47 PM
Quote from: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 07:22:49 PM
Quote from: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 07:12:41 PM
you're a total pimp now.

Mak!  Wazzup!!!

You haven't been on for a while.  What's been going on?  Life getting in the way, like the rest of us? :laugh:

Good to hear from you again! :cheers:
I'm always busy.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: mike_mike on August 21, 2006, 08:20:34 PM
squid!
:)
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: pandy on August 21, 2006, 08:22:43 PM
Quote from: mike_mike on August 21, 2006, 08:20:34 PM
squid!
:)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: blue05twin on August 21, 2006, 08:22:56 PM
Cool An now you need to go riding with them and show them what the GS will do in the twisties  :thumb:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 08:26:03 PM
Quote from: blue05twin on August 21, 2006, 08:22:56 PM
Cool An now you need to go riding with them and show them what the GS will do in the twisties  :thumb:
I was thinking about that too. :laugh:

Unfortunately, there aren't many twisties in my area, so they'd smoke me on the many straightaways.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 08:26:27 PM
Quote from: blue05twin on August 21, 2006, 08:22:56 PM
Cool An now you need to go riding with them and show them what the GS will do in the twisties  :thumb:

...but you got to make reel easy, subtle movements.  At that distance it'll be hard to see what you're doing in those little bitty mirrors.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: annguyen1981 on August 21, 2006, 08:30:03 PM
I've been noticing that I'm leaning more and more ever since my MSF ERC course.

It's funny...  On the course, there are no obstacles to get in your way, so you can practice a bit more beyond your comfort level, but on the street, You still do the same things. :dunno_white:
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 08:33:17 PM
physics are physics no matter where you are.  Same principals on the track apply to the street.  When you're in teh clear you'll be able to achieve everything you can in controlled enviroments.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: average on August 21, 2006, 08:46:55 PM
Mak? Is that you? Long time no see.... How's the exhaust coming?
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 08:50:01 PM
slip-ons still available...never could get hold of a bike to test fit the bigger stuff.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 08:53:19 PM
Mak!!!!

Dude I have to admit I'm bummed about the exhaust.

The slip ons. Hmm, any more lean clearance to be had with that? How much BTW? Could use t3h Ub4 1337 p0w4.

Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:00:14 PM
The slip-on is $140 shipped anywhere in the states.  It's lighter a bit more compact...should be a bit more clearance.  No bike, though, so I can't confirm.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:02:01 PM
Where are you mak? If you're in Cali I might be able to arrange Jenna's presence (BTW Jenna is my bike's name, no Jameson for you)
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:03:11 PM
...you do know that I have my location writen right over there under my red X, right?
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:05:30 PM
no. Texas isn't a location, it's a whole being. Kind of like being in the deep south, and kind of like being in the west.

BTW I'm blind.

Yeah so i guess it's not happening then... Damn.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:05:55 PM
UNDER the red X.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:09:25 PM
Must be a Texan thing.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:10:35 PM
I'm not sure if you're kidding or not but if you're not I'm SOOO not drawing you a f%$king picture.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:14:06 PM
Gruver TX, yeah i saw it after the first thing, where I said I was blind. And if it has to do with your avatar then well guess what, it won't load.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:15:23 PM
I know it doesn't load...otherwise I would have said "under my avatar".  Its only a simple red x now...I need a new one...
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:17:19 PM
Still must be a Texan thing.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:19:05 PM
...hippy...
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:25:06 PM
Damn Skippy. I'm a hippy with an attitude problem. :)

Grrrr.... if you were closer I'd ride down and be there for three days, and to top it off I know my way around a shop so I could at least be of some help. Oh well.

So what's needed to make the slipon work, just slipping? Or is it a little more drastic?
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 21, 2006, 09:28:16 PM
cut off the stocker...slip new muffler on...tighten clamp and hanger.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: CirclesCenter on August 21, 2006, 09:29:05 PM
Slippy.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: cuda_06 on August 22, 2006, 04:08:13 PM
What do you need test fitted?  I am in Amarillo so it wouldnt be hard for me to be a test mule for you.  Just let me know.
Title: Re: Something funny happened just now while I was getting gas for the GS
Post by: makenzie71 on August 22, 2006, 04:19:11 PM
I need someone to, basically, loan me a bike for a couple weeks.  I have to build a high-mount exhaust, which will take some time, then build a jig and test the jig.  Email me if you're interested in helping...there's about a dozen people here who've been drooling over the idea for months.

makenzie71@gmail.com