A Motorcycle Thread About Absolutely Nothing! - Page 54

**Reba** · 05-10-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

ah you were referring to standing in the line for a long period of hour.

Maybe consider getting a stick seat? or a convertible cane

Can't use that in a Flag line.

**Reba** · 05-10-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

from what i read - it was very comfortable to wear it. Lot of riders complain about motorcycle boots being uncomfortable to wear at work after riding. But this boots was an exception. So feel free to try it out at store and walk around in it

Although this boots are comfortable to walk around in it, you sacrifice a bit of protection. It is not as stiff as boots w/ full protection.

Just too expensive, and I didn't see a women's version. I can't justify the expense while my other boots are in good condition. I'll just bring other footwear to swap at my destination.

**Reba** · 05-10-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

Many bikers modify it by removing that license plate holder and moving it closer because the default setting looks ugly. plus - they can "obfuscate" their license plates that way to avoid red light camera and toll booth cameras....

I didn't think that was legal. I thought plates had to be clearly visible.

We don't have toll booths at all, or red light cameras.

**Jiro** · 05-10-2011, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

I didn't think that was legal. I thought plates had to be clearly visible.

We don't have toll booths at all, or red light cameras.

yup it's illegal to modify license plate in any shape or form.

**Reba** · 05-11-2011, 02:03 PM

TCS got a new plate for his bike today. It's a military veterans' plate. Even though it's a specialty plate, there is no extra charge.

It looks like this:

http://www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/plates/SCvetplate.jpg

purplecatty · 05-11-2011, 11:55 PM

Few days ago, I was checking out Ebay and I came across C50 (Volusia, Boulevard) Cruiser Lowering Kit. It's basically long thin metal bar with holes on ends. It lowers rear swingarm to 1", 2" or 3" depending on length of metal bar. I'm sure you heard of this before...

I found the website that I can make my own Lowering kit for my motorcycle.

ButtryNet - How To: Make Lowering Kit for Suzuki C50T

I bought 1-1/2" x 1/4" x 20" metal bar from hardware store. It's basically the same as stock "dogbone" thickness and width. I decided to try lower 2 1/2 inch on motorcycle for starter.. I had no idea so I measure 6 3/16 inches (center hole to other center hole) for 2 1/2 drop. It does not harm or damage motorcycle. It's basically swapping "dogbone" all you need to do.

I cut, drilled the bar which took me 1/2 hour to do it. I jacked up motorcycle and slip under the wooden stand then remove covers then unbolt shock absorber, "dogbone" bar then swapped longer "dogbone" then bolted everything back on. After I asked my son to lower the motorcycle while I straddle to keep it steady because the wheel was partly under the fender.

After it had been lowered. It look so cool and look like it's almost slammed. I sat on it and it feel almost like I am sitting on small tricycle

It look cool.

BUT!!!!!

One problem, I decide to move the motorcycle while sitting, I can't move it. The tire wedged under rear fender "boxframe". I stood up and I can move it easily. I decided to jack up the motorcycle then adjusted the rear inner shock to high setting then lowered it down to floor. It helped just wee bit. I decide to remove rear fender to see where tire was touching. I flipped fender up and found out it's what I figured that I mentioned previously.

My son suggest me to have it drop 1 1/2" instead of 2 1/2". I agree with him. I told him that I can make two separate pair of bars, one for 1 1/2 drop and other for 2" drop. I am going to ask my friend to do it for me "professionally made" because he have better tools than I have. So that I can see what difference it look and see if tires are not rubbing under fender while riding. I would pick the one that suit the motorcycle.

Just for my pleasure

Catty

**TinCanSailor** · 05-13-2011, 10:20 PM

Motorcycling: Put the spark back into your relationship!

**Reba** · 05-13-2011, 10:27 PM

**TinCanSailor** · 05-17-2011, 11:20 PM

Woman who fell from motorcycle on I-26 dies
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

"A woman who fell from a motorcycle on Interstate 26 Sunday night has died.

Tonyeka Williams, 33, was not wearing a helmet when she fell off the back of a motorcycle about 7:15 p.m., S.C. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Bob Beres said.

Williams was airlifted to the Medical University Hospital where she died Monday, said Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury.

Beres said Williams was a passenger on a 2008 Honda motorcycle driven westbound by Walter Lee Mungin Jr. of Hollywood. Beres said she fell off the back about a mile before the Jedburg Exit.

No charges will be filed, Beres said."

I read in the comments section that someone witnessed the sport bike racing against a Corvette.

Caught the woman off guard.

**Jiro** · 05-17-2011, 11:36 PM

eek.....

**Ausrider** · 05-18-2011, 03:08 AM

I cant understand why people still choose not to wear a helmet

**Reba** · 05-18-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausrider

I cant understand why people still choose not to wear a helmet

The Highlander · 05-18-2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausrider

I cant understand why people still choose not to wear a helmet

Because they are an idiot. The head injuries is high percent death than other.

**TinCanSailor** · 05-18-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausrider

I cant understand why people still choose not to wear a helmet

I agree. However in this instance, a helmet probably would not have helped. The operator was going very, very fast weaving around traffic on the interstate according to many witnesses.

XBGMER · 05-22-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Steinhauer

YouTube - Biker Gets Rear Ended And Lands On Feet (Helmet Cam)

Ah Cr@p! it look like the Old Cager drove with the licensed permit. Old lady should take a city bus everyday instead of Pass her Driving Test and get a official license driver ... not intend to offensive..

XBGMER · 05-22-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinCanSailor

Motorcycling: Put the spark back into your relationship!

YouTube -Person ride on the moped

Thats awesome!

XBGMER · 05-22-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausrider

I cant understand why people still choose not to wear a helmet

Yeah, Depend on some states which don't required the law that motorcycle riders wear helmet.

**Jiro** · 05-22-2011, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XBGMER

Yeah, Depend on some states which don't required the law that motorcycle riders wear helmet.

it's not about laws. It's about people's choice to not wear helmet even in state with no helmet law.

XBGMER · 05-22-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

it's not about laws. It's about people's choice to not wear helmet even in state with no helmet law.

you lecture me about this? give me a break...

**Jiro** · 05-22-2011, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XBGMER

you lecture me about this? give me a break...

Calm down

XBGMER · 05-22-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

Calm down

Ah crAp, not again (rolleyes) .. **Scratch head** I dont know what are you talk about !?!

My advice: you better give a lecture to The Highlander instead of me.

**TinCanSailor** · 05-22-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XBGMER

YouTube -Person ride on the moped

Thats awesome!

I hope that scoot is never resold. There must be many stress cracks in the frame.

Or, maybe a testament to that company's equipment.

**Reba** · 05-23-2011, 08:20 AM

This was a bad weekend for two-wheelers in our area:

4 die in rash of wrecks: Crashes all involved 2-wheeled transportation | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

The Highlander · 05-23-2011, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

This was a bad weekend for two-wheelers in our area:

4 die in rash of wrecks: Crashes all involved 2-wheeled transportation | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

Quote:

Harvey said Smith died from multiple trauma. He was not wearing a helmet, Harvey added.

Quote:

The identity of the victim, who was not wearing a helmet, had not been released late Sunday pending notification of relatives, Clark said.

seat-belt law but no helmet law. that doesn't make sense to me.

**Jiro** · 05-23-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Highlander

seat-belt law but no helmet law. that doesn't make sense to me.

Because cars are equipped with airbags and cage so requiring one to wear seat belt is the only way to ensure that everything works properly in order to save your life. If they didn't, the car's safety features (airbags, cage, etc.) will kill a driver.

Now for motorcycle.... well helmet is not really going to save your life if you're riding above 60mph. You'll simply die from impact - with or without helmet. If they did survive hard impact with helmet on, they'll most likely die from internal bleeding... and also from severed limbs.

One major complaint about helmet law especially in sunny states with all-year around weather was that it was too hot to wear it. It can actually make you faint.

Lot of bikers who hate wearing helmets wear this kind of helmet in the states that require helmets -

and you know that it's nearly worthless because of exposed face. but hey.... whatca you complaining about? It's their choice to be stupid.

**Reba** · 05-26-2011, 07:08 AM

One of our local young men was killed in Afghanistan.

TCS and I will be honored to participate in PGR missions related to his funeral. We will be in a Flag line and possible escort early Friday morning at the airport when his body is delivered. Friday evening, we will stand in the Flag line at the Colosseum for the visitation period.

The funeral is Monday, Memorial Day. Unfortunately, that is my first day back at work, so I can't attend. TCS will be in the Flag line, and possibly an escort to the cemetery. If I can get from my work place to the route to the cemetery on time, I will join the citizens on the roadside paying respects.

Crowd likely at soldier's service: Army Pvt. Pressley died in Afghanistan | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

**shel90** · 05-26-2011, 02:43 PM

Here in Phx at my mom's house resting before getting dressed to go to my daughter's 8th grade promotion tonight. I am still seriously jet-lagged.

**shel90** · 05-26-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

One of our local young men was killed in Afghanistan.

TCS and I will be honored to participate in PGR missions related to his funeral. We will be in a Flag line and possible escort early Friday morning at the airport when his body is delivered. Friday evening, we will stand in the Flag line at the Colosseum for the visitation period.

The funeral is Monday, Memorial Day. Unfortunately, that is my first day back at work, so I can't attend. TCS will be in the Flag line, and possibly an escort to the cemetery. If I can get from my work place to the route to the cemetery on time, I will join the citizens on the roadside paying respects.

Crowd likely at soldier's service: Army Pvt. Pressley died in Afghanistan | The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment

That's sad.

XBGMER · 05-26-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

Now for motorcycle.... well helmet is not really going to save your life if you're riding above 60mph. You'll simply die from impact - with or without helmet. If they did survive hard impact with helmet on, they'll most likely die from internal bleeding... and also from severed limbs.

WHAT?!? You mis-educated them & scared the crap out of them.

they didn't wear their helmet, but they still alive & walk on the earth after crashed -

YouTube - Epic Motorcycle Fail !!!

YouTube - crazy ninja crash - flips and lands it!

They gave it too much throttle over 170mph, then anyhow their bike crashed into the little million pieces howver their human life actually saved by helmet and gears -

YouTube - Motorcycle Crash at 170 mph

YouTube - German ghostrider crashes at 140km/h!

**Jiro** · 05-27-2011, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XBGMER

WHAT?!? You mis-educated them & scared the crap out of them.

they didn't wear their helmet, but they still alive & walk on the earth after crashed -

YouTube - Epic Motorcycle Fail !!!

YouTube - crazy ninja crash - flips and lands it!

They gave it too much throttle over 170mph, then anyhow their bike crashed into the little million pieces howver their human life actually saved by helmet and gears -

YouTube - Motorcycle Crash at 170 mph

YouTube - German ghostrider crashes at 140km/h!

yea... few lucky people.... so many unlucky people....

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Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,191	One of our local young men was killed in Afghanistan. TCS and I will be honored to participate in PGR missions related to his funeral. We will be in a Flag line and possible escort early Friday morning at the airport when his body is delivered. Friday evening, we will stand in the Flag line at the Colosseum for the visitation period. The funeral is Monday, Memorial Day. Unfortunately, that is my first day back at work, so I can't attend. TCS will be in the Flag line, and possibly an escort to the cemetery. If I can get from my work place to the route to the cemetery on time, I will join the citizens on the roadside paying respects. Crowd likely at soldier's service: Army Pvt. Pressley died in Afghanistan \| The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment __________________ Tell us the truth about Benghazi!

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05-11-2011, 02:03 PM	#1595 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,191	TCS got a new plate for his bike today. It's a military veterans' plate. Even though it's a specialty plate, there is no extra charge. It looks like this: http://www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/plates/SCvetplate.jpg

05-11-2011, 11:55 PM	#1596 (permalink)
purplecatty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Center of the USA Posts: 3,609	Few days ago, I was checking out Ebay and I came across C50 (Volusia, Boulevard) Cruiser Lowering Kit. It's basically long thin metal bar with holes on ends. It lowers rear swingarm to 1", 2" or 3" depending on length of metal bar. I'm sure you heard of this before... I found the website that I can make my own Lowering kit for my motorcycle. ButtryNet - How To: Make Lowering Kit for Suzuki C50T I bought 1-1/2" x 1/4" x 20" metal bar from hardware store. It's basically the same as stock "dogbone" thickness and width. I decided to try lower 2 1/2 inch on motorcycle for starter.. I had no idea so I measure 6 3/16 inches (center hole to other center hole) for 2 1/2 drop. It does not harm or damage motorcycle. It's basically swapping "dogbone" all you need to do. I cut, drilled the bar which took me 1/2 hour to do it. I jacked up motorcycle and slip under the wooden stand then remove covers then unbolt shock absorber, "dogbone" bar then swapped longer "dogbone" then bolted everything back on. After I asked my son to lower the motorcycle while I straddle to keep it steady because the wheel was partly under the fender. After it had been lowered. It look so cool and look like it's almost slammed. I sat on it and it feel almost like I am sitting on small tricycle It look cool. BUT!!!!! One problem, I decide to move the motorcycle while sitting, I can't move it. The tire wedged under rear fender "boxframe". I stood up and I can move it easily. I decided to jack up the motorcycle then adjusted the rear inner shock to high setting then lowered it down to floor. It helped just wee bit. I decide to remove rear fender to see where tire was touching. I flipped fender up and found out it's what I figured that I mentioned previously. My son suggest me to have it drop 1 1/2" instead of 2 1/2". I agree with him. I told him that I can make two separate pair of bars, one for 1 1/2 drop and other for 2" drop. I am going to ask my friend to do it for me "professionally made" because he have better tools than I have. So that I can see what difference it look and see if tires are not rubbing under fender while riding. I would pick the one that suit the motorcycle. Just for my pleasure Catty

05-13-2011, 10:27 PM	#1598 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,191

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05-23-2011, 08:20 AM	#1613 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,191	This was a bad weekend for two-wheelers in our area: 4 die in rash of wrecks: Crashes all involved 2-wheeled transportation \| The Post and Courier, Charleston SC - News, Sports, Entertainment