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seruzawa · 08-28-2007, 11:34 AM

I'm not so sure about this book. Part of me wants to see everyone else go through the same pain I did through learning to ride without any advice... except stupid advice like, "Never use the front brake" or "Learn how to lay 'er down".

seruzawa · 08-28-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

PS: I feel your pain. I can't tell you how many times I heard some variation of the "KenMore" washer/dryer joke. And every damn one of them thought they'd just thought it up.

.... at least you were prepared for the "originality" we hear all the time from the non-riding public. How many times have you heard someone call bikes "donorcycles" as if it's the cleverest thing in the world? When someone says that to me I usually say, "We have names for non-riders, too. Pu$$y boy is a good one. Want to bandy more insults?" Usually they change the subject and go away. That knife I carry in my teeth might have something to do with it too.

tripleripple · 08-28-2007, 12:18 PM

Nice write up, but is there a chapter on what kind of oil to use? Newbies need to learn this stuff.

Kenneth_Moore · 08-28-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesebeast

I wouldn't trade my name now. I have too much ridicule equity invested in it.

I would trade it for Spartacus, though. SPARTACUS! Table for six for SPARTACUS!

That would be wicked awesome.

No problemo, just tell the Hostess "Spartacus" when you step up to the podium. Me, I just wait for the hostess to call the same name twice and then take the table. If they're looking for four and there's only two of us, "the other couple will be right here." So far I only got busted once...I just looked confused and said I thought they called my name.

seruzawa · 08-28-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

No problemo, just tell the Hostess "Spartacus" when you step up to the podium. Me, I just wait for the hostess to call the same name twice and then take the table. If they're looking for four and there's only two of us, "the other couple will be right here." So far I only got busted once...I just looked confused and said I thought they called my name.

I think "Sweaty Boatman" has mountains more cool than Spartacus.

Kenneth_Moore · 08-28-2007, 01:50 PM

"Swarthy Negro" used to be my favorite, but it seems to have fallen out of favor here of late.

Cheesebeast · 08-28-2007, 06:29 PM

Oil???

The book is about learning to ride and skirts around religious topics like oil. There is some mention of basic maintenance, though.

I remember the first time I switched to synthetic. You always remember your first... I didn't think Amsoil was a very good name for an oil. It sounded dirty. Paying $9.00 a quart made me feel dirty, at least.

Lube For Newbs, unfortunately, wasn't a topic covered in this book.

The_AirHawk · 08-28-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesebeast

Oil???

Lube For Newbs, unfortunately, wasn't a topic covered in this book.

What about Lube for NUBES?

BrowningBAR · 08-28-2007, 07:58 PM

I'll send you some pirate shirts for your birthday!

Cheesebeast · 08-29-2007, 06:40 AM

Avast! You warming up for September 19th?

September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day.

Any tradition started by a trio named Cap'n Slappy, Pilferin' Pooter and Ol'Chumbucket can't be ALL bad.

I doubt Al Gore envisioned Talk Like A Pirate Day - September 19 when he invented the internet.

08-28-2007, 11:34 AM	#11
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,400	I'm not so sure about this book. Part of me wants to see everyone else go through the same pain I did through learning to ride without any advice... except stupid advice like, "Never use the front brake" or "Learn how to lay 'er down". __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

08-28-2007, 01:50 PM	#16
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	"Swarthy Negro" used to be my favorite, but it seems to have fallen out of favor here of late. __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

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BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,369	I'll send you some pirate shirts for your birthday! Last edited by BrowningBAR : 08-29-2007 at 07:09 AM.

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08-28-2007, 12:18 PM	#13
tripleripple Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lightly Fortified Compound (apartment): Chicago, IL Posts: 421	Nice write up, but is there a chapter on what kind of oil to use? Newbies need to learn this stuff.

08-28-2007, 06:29 PM	#17
Cheesebeast Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the end of a quiet country lane Posts: 274	Oil??? The book is about learning to ride and skirts around religious topics like oil. There is some mention of basic maintenance, though. I remember the first time I switched to synthetic. You always remember your first... I didn't think Amsoil was a very good name for an oil. It sounded dirty. Paying $9.00 a quart made me feel dirty, at least. Lube For Newbs, unfortunately, wasn't a topic covered in this book.

08-29-2007, 06:40 AM	#20
Cheesebeast Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the end of a quiet country lane Posts: 274	Avast! You warming up for September 19th? September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Any tradition started by a trio named Cap'n Slappy, Pilferin' Pooter and Ol'Chumbucket can't be ALL bad. I doubt Al Gore envisioned Talk Like A Pirate Day - September 19 when he invented the internet.