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  3. Posted

    Impressive comparisons! But it takes 4.5 seconds to go 1/4 mile at 200 MPH, so the Vette gets passed right at the end. No where near the 3 seconds the article mentions.

    You're assuming the Vette was not also accelerating through the last 1/4 mile of the race. The wording is vague but it only stated the vette met the dragster at an honest 200mph. Look up stats for The Texas Mile I think the Lingy vette did 240-250 in the standing mile.

    Well actually it’s the article assuming the Vette maintains a 200 MPH pace to finish the 1/4 mile in exactly 4.5 seconds. The current dragster record is 4.4 seconds, so it passes the Vette right at the end. If it kept accelerating, the Vette would finish first, nullifying their point. If it passed the Vette “within 3 seconds” as the article states, the Vette would actually need to slow down. So my point is, the passing takes the full 4.5 seconds, which is “No where near the 3 seconds the article mentions”.

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    Good comments all around, albeit some off-topic from kellymac's query for "Adventure" bike input. He's already got a 530 and showed interest in going LARGER into the "official" adventure bike category rather than smaller.

    Since there's been plenty of Strom talk and we haven't heard from Craig, I'll chime in.

    1000 cc = V Strom

    650 cc = Wee Strom LOL

    In any event, as previously mentioned , they're not made for the dirt but can be taken there. Craig told me he's done with dirt on his Wee Strom, now DRZ only.

    Also, while attending the Jimmy Lewis School a guy on his Wee just could NOT get through a section so Jimmy rode it and actually tossed it right in front of our group. As he's picking up the bike he says to his wife Heather, "no more V Stroms allowed at the school".

  8. Posted

    I'll make this quick.......

    For more challenging type riding and trails.........

    Most capable of the large ADVbikes is the 950 Adventure........no, not just because I have one, but it is more capable than the 1200GS in rocky stuff, the 1200's cylinders get in the way of rocks and is more difficult to maneuver in tight spots....and it's rear brake constantly gets damaged by rocks...I know this, because I've ridden with Maddog Mike on many gnarly trails on the big bikes.

    If you're sticking to easier stuff..........

    Any of the ADVbikes will do for that.

    1200GS is the most expensive.......and they do have their flaws.

    I remember on the LER that Mike lost his brake again ...

    A true story:

    I rode my friend Roger's KTM 950 one Sunday and by Friday I had purchased one ...

    Rad, you rode mine one Sunday at Ocotillo Wells after laying out Desert Dash routes, and by Saturday you had purchased one ... and came straight over to show it off!

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  18. Posted

    My wife, son and I were sitting behind the group that was taking all the handouts. :)

    I was there but wouldn't agree they were "taking all the handouts". They knew a lot of the answers to the quiz questions and they got "prizes" for it. So they weren't "taking" stuff, they were "winning" it. The Yamaha guy even teased the rest of the crowd about it. Then he started throwing stuff over their heads to people who didn't even need to answer questions. BTW, only then did he get to the better stuff like hooded sweat shirts. As for someone snatching an item out of another's hand as someone mentioned, I can't say as I didn't see it. But that wouldn't be cool, I can say that much ...

  22. Posted

    I'd have to concur with that, perhaps low-level-advanced riders ... On previous outings where some are having issues in the difficult sections it can take forever to get through it. Then you're out of time and half the route doesn't get done. I am also quite aware of what "difficult" means to Doug ...

    :lol::lol: :scare: :scare: :scare:

    So you're coming then??? :D

    Already have a Saturday overnight plan with family in Carlsbad, Sunday morning Super-moto ride, Sunday afternoon BBQ with our SSC street group, and a Monday detox session planned. Wish I could participate in your punishment offering, but seems I'm all booked up ... :D

  23. Posted

    let's limit it to intermediate plus riders. I'm not a speed demon, but in order to get the ride complete, we'll need to keep moving...

    I'd have to concur with that, perhaps low-level-advanced riders ... On previous outings where some are having issues in the difficult sections it can take forever to get through it. Then you're out of time and half the route doesn't get done. I am also quite aware of what "difficult" means to Doug ...

    :lol::lol: :scare: :scare: :scare:

  25. Posted

    Mimi,

    Might I recommend hitting all the good dealerships and applying specifically for the service writer-position ...

    It's a little retail, a little customer service and a lot of "motorcycle" knowledge. Most service writers don't seem to have a clue. You would be PERFECT at that job!

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