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sarnali · 06-05-2005, 04:19 AM

This is exactly why I stick to motorcycles, which I know quite a bit about, and away from political discussions, which I know and care very little about.

seruzawa · 06-05-2005, 04:35 AM

No, I don't believe it's a mandated duty of govt. However we live in a republic and so if that's what the people want then that's what we'll have.

But on a deeper note, if you look at public school performance vs funding you discover that the schools that the states that spend the least perform better. If we gave the school bureacrats the entire defense budget they would still scream that it's not enough.

I say eliminate all positions from the schools except teachers and janitors. No counsellors, no shrinks, no nothin'. Return to the teaching methods in use at the turn of the 19th-20th Century. The "new" methods, developed mainly by behavioral scientists in Bismark's Germany, are patently worthless.

Hey, you're into fighting the establisment, right? The current system of govt school bureaucracy is the epitome of a hidebound reactionary establishment. Go for it! Up the revolution!

seruzawa · 06-05-2005, 04:41 AM

Whaddyamean? You don't know nuthin about bikes. Dammed GPTB member. I'll bet you installed a 12" over springer front end and hardtail section on your Trophy. I'll bet you put a 48" high sissy bar with an iron cross on top on it too.

sarnali · 06-05-2005, 04:51 AM

When were you up here?????

How'd you like the iron cross rear view mirrors and 8 ball jockey shift conversion?

Airfiddler · 06-05-2005, 09:23 AM

I once rented a scooter in Grand Cayman, the brand escapes me. It sure had wierd handling. I thought it was the extra load of my wife on the back. Turns out the front tire was flat. so much for preride inspections by me and the rental company. With a passenger there was'nt much weight on the front wheel anyway so we managed to make it through the day. I still laugh when I picture myself getting off the bike and kicking the tire only to discover it is actually flat !!

dylanmo · 06-05-2005, 10:51 AM

Whoops. I was making stupid jokes. All apologies.

SRMark · 06-06-2005, 02:59 AM

Jumpin' Jesus! I've spent the better part of my life avoiding DC and the thought of someone paying good money to rent a bike for the purpose of entering hell is a true perplexion indeed! Especially when heaven is so close by.

SRMark · 06-06-2005, 06:42 AM

That part of WV has some of the best bike roads in the world. It's fun to watch A-10s practice through the ridges too.

jkofsky · 06-06-2005, 01:39 PM

You girls spit or swallow?

loganrandy · 06-07-2005, 06:39 AM

Been to that exact same place, and rented a Victory Kingpin. Decent bike - but heel/toe shifting is horrible. Anyway, my complaint is that they only had half helmets! I was in DC on business and wasn't sure I could get out there, so I didn't bring my own full face helmet - I just assumed that they would have them. The half helmet chili bowl is all they had and what a horrible excuse for headgear. Uncomfortable, kept moving back on my head with the wind, etc. I can't understand why anyone would wear one. I'm just glad I had my sunglasses so I could at least ride some. Went to Gettysburg and had a great time there. Nice daytrip. I'd consider doing it again, but I'll be sure and bring my own lid!

Randy

06-05-2005, 04:19 AM	#81
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: I am an artiste This is exactly why I stick to motorcycles, which I know quite a bit about, and away from political discussions, which I know and care very little about.

06-05-2005, 04:35 AM	#82
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: How about just a more perfect union? No, I don't believe it's a mandated duty of govt. However we live in a republic and so if that's what the people want then that's what we'll have. But on a deeper note, if you look at public school performance vs funding you discover that the schools that the states that spend the least perform better. If we gave the school bureacrats the entire defense budget they would still scream that it's not enough. I say eliminate all positions from the schools except teachers and janitors. No counsellors, no shrinks, no nothin'. Return to the teaching methods in use at the turn of the 19th-20th Century. The "new" methods, developed mainly by behavioral scientists in Bismark's Germany, are patently worthless. Hey, you're into fighting the establisment, right? The current system of govt school bureaucracy is the epitome of a hidebound reactionary establishment. Go for it! Up the revolution! __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-05-2005, 04:41 AM	#83
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: I am an artiste Whaddyamean? You don't know nuthin about bikes. Dammed GPTB member. I'll bet you installed a 12" over springer front end and hardtail section on your Trophy. I'll bet you put a 48" high sissy bar with an iron cross on top on it too. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-05-2005, 04:51 AM	#84
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: I am an artiste When were you up here????? How'd you like the iron cross rear view mirrors and 8 ball jockey shift conversion?

06-05-2005, 09:23 AM	#85
Airfiddler Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 74	Re: Touring DC on a Hog I once rented a scooter in Grand Cayman, the brand escapes me. It sure had wierd handling. I thought it was the extra load of my wife on the back. Turns out the front tire was flat. so much for preride inspections by me and the rental company. With a passenger there was'nt much weight on the front wheel anyway so we managed to make it through the day. I still laugh when I picture myself getting off the bike and kicking the tire only to discover it is actually flat !!

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06-05-2005, 10:51 AM	#86
dylanmo Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 356	Re: The 10th Whoops. I was making stupid jokes. All apologies.

06-06-2005, 02:59 AM	#87
SRMark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,465	Re: Touring DC on a Hog Jumpin' Jesus! I've spent the better part of my life avoiding DC and the thought of someone paying good money to rent a bike for the purpose of entering hell is a true perplexion indeed! Especially when heaven is so close by.

06-06-2005, 06:42 AM	#88
SRMark Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,465	Re: The 10th That part of WV has some of the best bike roads in the world. It's fun to watch A-10s practice through the ridges too.

06-06-2005, 01:39 PM	#89
jkofsky Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 56	Re: Good Job You girls spit or swallow?

06-07-2005, 06:39 AM	#90
loganrandy Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Touring DC on a Hog Been to that exact same place, and rented a Victory Kingpin. Decent bike - but heel/toe shifting is horrible. Anyway, my complaint is that they only had half helmets! I was in DC on business and wasn't sure I could get out there, so I didn't bring my own full face helmet - I just assumed that they would have them. The half helmet chili bowl is all they had and what a horrible excuse for headgear. Uncomfortable, kept moving back on my head with the wind, etc. I can't understand why anyone would wear one. I'm just glad I had my sunglasses so I could at least ride some. Went to Gettysburg and had a great time there. Nice daytrip. I'd consider doing it again, but I'll be sure and bring my own lid! Randy