NEMOC Random BS Thread

My advise would be a used 600 for a first bike. We have always had good luck with Yamaha (R6) or the Suzuki GSX-R600. Anything more than that is a lot for a first bike and not neccessary untill you skill actually warrants being able to ride it. The other reason is (and anyone with a bike hates to admit it, but it happens to everyone) you will drop the bike. In the garage, in a parking lot, or even in your driveway. It happens and its easier to get over if the bike is not new.

Honda makes a good motor, but the riding position is very uncomfortable for me (pegs are high so your knees are way up to your chest/ shoulders). Ducati's are nice, but way over priced and lack the performance and handling you can get out of a Japanese bike for less money.

Again thats just my opinion from riding them and having owned a few bikes.

Good points Luke, I've been told so as well. I found for 3k brand new 09 ninja 250's , they way to slow but the body looks of a full size one.
I need garage to store it and keep it away from "5 finger discount" specialists.
I like 848 for its stance/look and its more of a unique style than anything since it's not wise to risk to drop that piece but enjoy riding it.

ugh. commence hair pulling in 3...
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AAHAHAHAHAHHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGHGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whats bothering you Phen ?

My friend has one. I took pics.

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Giggity , thats what i'm talking about, thnx for spiking up my 848 desire Josh.
 
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Evening all, went skiing in VT over the weekend and had a blast. I also managed to catch something nasty that got into my lungs. Fever spiked at 103 so its been a fun few days.

These are the days where I'm thankful that i spent money on an expensive mattress, entirely worth it when you live in your bed for a week
 
Evening all, went skiing in VT over the weekend and had a blast. I also managed to catch something nasty that got into my lungs. Fever spiked at 103 so its been a fun few days.

These are the days where I'm thankful that i spent money on an expensive mattress, entirely worth it when you live in your bed for a week
 
Good morning NEPOC, I'm not sure if this has caught your guys attention but BMW is working in someway toward mobility of the future.

edit: Any of you guys have Acura TL ? I've been thinking if their wheels 17x8 would fit on protege w/o spacers ? From what I've searched it seams they are +45 offset.
 
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Don't do that Phen or you will end up like me.
haha!
starting to see grass around town

could we please get some snow to cover that s*** up?
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
My friend has one. I took pics.QUOTE]
i just met a young man yesterday and he showed a pic of the same bike...he actually has two ducati's
Just a side note... My best friend came home today from his 4th tour overseas.

I, with his wife's help, built him a PC while he was gone. He has been complaining about his old one for a few years now. I just got off the phone with him and this is his response to the PC: "If you were a woman I'd be divorced and married to you now." I'm guessing he likes it. A lot.
you da man! nice work!
small electrical problem and a small water leak. Or at least I hope small.
whats the elect problem?
 
Morning....got a call last night that my grandmother passed yesterday. :( She's been in the nursing home for a few months now and we've been waiting....just waiting word from my parents when the funeral will be and then plan on making the trip out.

Hey Tony...the Type-S wheels? I was looking at them a few years ago but they won't work on the P5...you might have better luck with the sedan in the rear but I'm going to say you'll still want to roll maybe even pull the fenders both front and rear. What size tire were you thinking of?
 
whats the elect problem?

An exposed electrical wire and some wiring at the fuse box.

Morning....got a call last night that my grandmother passed yesterday. :( She's been in the nursing home for a few months now and we've been waiting....just waiting word from my parents when the funeral will be and then plan on making the trip out.

Sorry to hear Jeff. Condolences.

Morning all. Busy day today, final doings on the house for a final agreement.

Car has been sitting in the garage for 2 weeks. Looking forward to Saturday and Factory Five visit.
 
Morning....got a call last night that my grandmother passed yesterday. :( She's been in the nursing home for a few months now and we've been waiting....just waiting word from my parents when the funeral will be and then plan on making the trip out.

Hey Tony...the Type-S wheels? I was looking at them a few years ago but they won't work on the P5...you might have better luck with the sedan in the rear but I'm going to say you'll still want to roll maybe even pull the fenders both front and rear. What size tire were you thinking of?

Sorry to hear Jeff.

My plan is to get a set of 17x8 whatever offset that will fit in protege and your right I'm not looking for the type-S instead the premium wheels that TL has, one reason for looking at them is they are 5 spoke and attractive design and silver color that would match w/ silver MSP w/o their center cap though :)
Tires will be 235x45x17 , nitto's most likely , need some cushion from pot holes and what not on the road and to somewhat easy the sensitive coilovers.
They would be dedicated summer wheels by the way.

On a another notice, if anyone knows someone or has a need for 96-98 civic front head lights I need to get rid of a brand new set that's been in my closed for few yr's, check my sig. for the link.
 
Good points Luke, I've been told so as well. I found for 3k brand new 09 ninja 250's , they way to slow but the body looks of a full size one.
I need garage to store it and keep it away from "5 finger discount" specialists.
I like 848 for its stance/look and its more of a unique style than anything since it's not wise to risk to drop that piece but enjoy riding it.
I agree with you on the 250. You will get bored very quickly. A 600 is the perfect size to start, just take it easy to start. It will last you two or three years at least. Some guys love the 600 and never feel the need to jump up, I prefered the 1,000 because it was less work on the highways and I didn't have to shift as much going through the loops in the back roads. Downside is that it is easy to do something stupid with that much power, like say do 154 mph coming home from the shore.
I miss summer, my bike and my car now. Thanks a lot!
 
Sorry to hear Jeff.

My plan is to get a set of 17x8 whatever offset that will fit in protege and your right I'm not looking for the type-S instead the premium wheels that TL has, one reason for looking at them is they are 5 spoke and attractive design and silver color that would match w/ silver MSP w/o their center cap though :)
Tires will be 235x45x17 , nitto's most likely , need some cushion from pot holes and what not on the road and to somewhat easy the sensitive coilovers.
They would be dedicated summer wheels by the way.

On a another notice, if anyone knows someone or has a need for 96-98 civic front head lights I need to get rid of a brand new set that's been in my closed for few yr's, check my sig. for the link.

How much for the headlights?
 
Morning all. Today...well, actually tonight will be my first day off from work in exactly 32 days. My company's been contracted to do 24/7 air monitoring at the Kleen Energy Plant in Middletown, CT (the one that exploded on super bowl sunday of last year and killed 6 workers...was all over the news for awhile)...so I've been doing third shift there every single day for the past 4+ weeks. I get tonight and tomorrow night off and then I jump back into the grind on Saturday for who knows how long....

I need spring to show up fast! Urge to drive the 8...rising...rising...


Original article if anyone's interested:
http://www.wfsb.com/news/22491279/detail.html
 
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So I had my first performance review yesterday even though I've only been here for 3 months. Nothing bad really, but my boss (who lives in WI btw) just gave an overview of what the reviews are about and asked me to do a self-evaluation to see if there is anything I need to work on. Now he is gone and it's back to the grind.

Starting next week I get to travel a lot. Wheeee. Going to TN for a week, Canada for 3-4 weeks, and then TX for a couple of weeks.
 
How much for the headlights?

Lets take this to PM's

I agree with you on the 250. You will get bored very quickly. A 600 is the perfect size to start, just take it easy to start. It will last you two or three years at least. Some guys love the 600 and never feel the need to jump up, I prefered the 1,000 because it was less work on the highways and I didn't have to shift as much going through the loops in the back roads. Downside is that it is easy to do something stupid with that much power, like say do 154 mph coming home from the shore.
I miss summer, my bike and my car now. Thanks a lot!

Glad to keep the blood rushing Luke, its worth it :)

So I had my first performance review yesterday even though I've only been here for 3 months. Nothing bad really, but my boss (who lives in WI btw) just gave an overview of what the reviews are about and asked me to do a self-evaluation to see if there is anything I need to work on. Now he is gone and it's back to the grind.

Starting next week I get to travel a lot. Wheeee. Going to TN for a week, Canada for 3-4 weeks, and then TX for a couple of weeks.

You need an assistance ?
I'm dying to get a job that requires traveling, it be a waist if I don't get in one.
 
btw, hit the Post Quick Reply button once and went to my other monitor while I waited an hour for it to post. Stupid.
 
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