Fiji Mazda3
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Oh god, not baseball talk again. No one watches that stuff anymore. (lol2)
The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working
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Go Reds!
PrinceValorum
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I wanted to go with my buddy, but 15-20$ for a DD pass was way too steep.
frenchy chan
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Fiji Mazda3
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sweet...that's going on today?? i may go over and spectate with my kids
The Buckeye Miata Club is running as well at OHS.
frenchy chan
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choices!!!
Fiji Mazda3
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Anyone have any recommendations for a camera mount for the car? Megan got me a Flip and I want to get a mount for auto-x. I have no idea what's good and what's not.
As for motorcycles, I do believe in doing it the right way. If you are new to two-wheels (read: you've never ridden a dirt bike or anything on two-wheels with a motor), start on a 250. I love the old Ninja 250s despite them being for "pussies". They get 70mpg and are a great way to learn how to handle a bike. While I have no experience, my friend is living my dream for me. He bought a 250 sometime January/February a few years ago--he used it to get his license, and by midsummer had bought a used 600. (Yes, I agree with Levi--250s are too small, an older 600 is a great starter bike if you know how to handle two wheels. My buddy did not, so he started on a 250) He went through a series of 600s, old to new to old. Now he currently rides a mid-2000s GSXR1000 on the street and has an SV650 for a track bike. He is currently working towards obtaining his competition license. So there you have it. I believe my buddy has done it the right way, and usually was able to turn around and make a profit off the bikes. Don't let an old beat up bike scare you too much. They are easy and cheap to fix! My opinion, but I hope it provides some food for thought!
http://www.aprilia.com/Model/55/RS+50/Technical.aspx
this is what I considered for my first bike, figured it would be a good way to learn and cheap on gas. Just couldn't take it on the highway. or step it up to the 125 model. gas millage of a scooter with out looking like your riding one
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PrinceValorum
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I think the sound would give it away. For reference, Megan Fox rode an Aprilia 125 in Transformers. I don't think you'd ever hear the end of it if you got a smaller bike than a girl. I'm not saying I'd give you a hard time, but I think others would, lol.
If you have a roll bar this is the way to go: http://www.ioportracing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CM1-2&Category_Code=IOPP
Here is a video from that mount: http://youtu.be/paRxcJbBwrs (I use a Kodak Zi6 so it will look pretty similar with your camera)
If you don't have a roll bar, or don't want to mess with that mount, this is the way to go: http://www.filmtools.com/gripper-3025-suction-cup-camera-mount.html
Mounts like the one above are used by the pros that need to get the videos for top gear and need something reliable to hold down their big money cameras on the hood of the car or the side for those really cool angles! (2thumbs)
Both of those are a little pricey though, another more economical option is just a regular suction mount. My dad uses this one: https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
Here is a video from it with the Zi6 on it: http://youtu.be/-ja5lRYW9GQ
It was mounted on the inside of the windshield upside down.
This one is designed so that you can mount your camera on the inside of the windshield yet keep it upright so it might be the way to go if that's where you want to mount it: https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)
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THIS 100%!!!!
I bought a quad when I was 18, Suzuki Z400. Up till then, I had absolutly NO experience on anything motorized...at all. When it came time for me to get a bike, I bought a 10 year old Ninja 250 for $1200. My 2nd time riding the bike, I took a corner too fast and laid it down in someone's front yard, narrowly missing a giant boulder in their front yard! Broke the rear brake and a turn signal. Got it back on the road, and on my 3rd ride ever, got hit by a car. I got the green arrow, but a car on the other side of the light must've just saw a green light (I do it sometimes) took off, and hit me.
I couldn't, and still can't, imagine a complete newb going out and buying a 600 or higher as their 1st bike. Dummest move ever IMO, and the reason bike insurance rates are so rediculously high. It's not, or shouldn't be about power when you're starting out. It's about getting your balance, learning how to take corners and handle the bike, learning how to ride through traffic, etc. Sure, the learning curve may be short for some, and they may actually be read for a 600 sooner than later, but the experience gained on a smaller bike is priceless. I rode mine for a season, got my license, and upgraded to a new '03 GSXR600 over the winter (cheaper
) I actually sold it to a friend, HE got his license on it, then sold it to another friend, and HE got his license on it, it was quite the *****. lol It wound up with a local stunt team we rode with, who put a giant rear sprocket on it and did tricks with it as a joke, because everyone said you couldn't stunt a 250 because it didn't have any power. hahahaThis is where I ended up taking my riding...before giving it up because I couldn't afford to get hurt or in trouble with Johhny law.
Yes, my feet are over the handlebars...
03zoomzoom
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I can show you the one I made last year. It works really well.
frenchy chan
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**** yeah it was wet. i got there at like 1230 and it was just misting...right when i was going to walk and look at all the cars, the rain got heavier and i didn't have my umbrella with me...so we ended up taking off since i had other stuff to do
i'll have to check it out again when it's dry out!
