bigdtd
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posted February 07, 2007 09:36 AM
mech, go ride your wimp wagon and leave the 14 riding to the real bikers
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2007 11:38 AM
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mech, go ride your wimp wagon and leave the 14 riding to the real bikers
Very well stated 
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Mechanic
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posted February 07, 2007 11:42 AM
 Edited By: Mechanic on 7 Feb 2007 11:47
Fascinating comment. And what exactly is a "real biker"?
At a push and IMHO I'd qualify it as someone who has a passion for motorcycles. Understands the principles of their operation. Rides in all weathers. Is not concerned about how they appear to others. Knows one end of a wrench from another, and can perform routine maintenance on their own bikes. Has some knowledge of the history of motorcycles and motorcycle sport. Stays up to date on the state of the art. Understands that ABS doesn't make your brakes LESS powerful 
I wouldn't characterize someone as a real biker JUST because they buy the fastest, and/or pay extra for "go even quicker goodies", and scorch the quarter in sub 10 second times. Nor because they've done some track days. Enthusiasts' maybe, but "real" biker...nah!
Here's to the wimp wagon 
Oh and here's to the ZX14
Here's to misinformed trolls 
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posted February 07, 2007 11:54 AM
At least Mechanic uses a proper computer (Mac) but his choice to go with a moped with ABS instead of a 14 is so . . . 
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shawnski
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posted February 07, 2007 11:59 AM
Edited By: shawnski on 7 Feb 2007 13:33
we all congradulate you on your new bike mechanic but this is zx14 forum.
are there any honda st1300 forums out there? you need to go there and post some comments.
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2007 12:00 PM
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we all congradulate you on your new bike mechanic but this is zx14 forum.
are there any honda st1300 forum out there? you need to go there and post some comments.
He got flamed off the other forums for being a ghey biker.
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shawnski
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posted February 07, 2007 01:32 PM
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we all congradulate you on your new bike mechanic but this is zx14 forum.
are there any honda st1300 forum out there? you need to go there and post some comments.
He got flamed off the other forums for being a ghey biker.
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posted February 07, 2007 02:05 PM
Flames, not yet, you guys haven't even passed smouldering. Lightweights 
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2007 03:00 PM
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Flames, not yet, you guys haven't even passed smouldering. Lightweights
big deal 
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2007 03:02 PM
And we don't flame anyone here. We are nice. Note (if you can read I typed "OTHER forums")
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fastestbusaaround
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posted February 07, 2007 05:31 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 7 Feb 2007 17:35
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What a dork...ST1300...just for ABS...learn how to ride. Yup, you get a medal alright...for clouded judgment. KHI was better off without you buying a ZX14 anyway...
I know you're just an angler throwing out another quality post.
The content of your responses couldn't possibly represent your true grasp of reality.
Hardly, but when I see your ridiculous post and title, I have to wonder why anyone would bother even posting something as pointless as that...
1) KHI could care less about your silly antics
2) Most of us here could care even less than KHI
What can anyone here say about a "rider" that chose an ST1300 over a ZX14...all because of ABS? Most of here can ride and don't give a shit about ABS, which has yet to be proven as anything more than a marketing tool aimed at ST1300 riders. When you say you made that choice due to the lack of ABS...I have to ask this: If you wanted a ZX14 but can't brake without the misguided sense of security of an ABS equipped bike, why the fuck didn't you at least buy something closer in power or performance to the ZX14, like an FJR. Your post smacks of TROLL.
My grasp of reality isn't really in question...but your ability to ride a bike might be. Maybe you would have been better off with this...looks more like your style of bike...and it doesn't even need ABS
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fastestbusaaround
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posted February 07, 2007 05:32 PM
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At least Mechanic uses a proper computer (Mac) but his choice to go with a moped with ABS instead of a 14 is so . . .
Fucking "A" dude!!
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stevewfl
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posted February 07, 2007 05:40 PM
'sup FBA!?
I was going to click the "Ignore" member button for the first time ever, but then I'd miss his display of gheydom.
Notice how his avatar pic resembles the ghey troll too:
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posted February 07, 2007 06:08 PM
Every time we have too much fun with someone here Fish sends us to the SmackHouse and we REALLY have fun! 
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countersteer
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posted February 07, 2007 06:57 PM
smackhouse plz
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RyuNinja14
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posted February 07, 2007 07:14 PM
Mech while I understand safety is of the utmost importance to you, I would honestly give the 14 a try since it's brakes have been so well raved about that even the Zx-10 guys have actually fitted their bikes with the 14's front braking units. Yes the feel and grab is apparently that good.
I mean if safety is your main issue, don't you think you are taking a risk putting full trust into a ABS system? Nothing is invincible. If the system fails when you grab a hardy handful of front caliper and stomp on the peddle your in trouble. However i don't know you and for all i know You may still treat a abs system like a normal braking system and just squeeze on the brakes smooth and firm in emergency situations with the abs acting as a backup if you get on the binders too hard. A wise technique but one could get into the habit of the abs always kicking in and if it ever fails, that's trouble.
There was a vid posted here sometime back where the uk car show "5th gear" had a run on the zx-14 and near the end of the segment the male host gets on the brakes hard and the bike "Lurches" like it has abs. I think we ruled out it was a ABS 14 and while the system is nice, that kind of lurching or weight shifting could really upset things if your in mid curve or still trying to maneuver. Besides while you may like abs on the bikes you been on, it may not please you well on the 14's design.
Congrats on your honda and ride safe. But if you ever get a chance to throw a leg on a 14 and really give it a try, go for it. You may like it after all.
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posted February 07, 2007 08:19 PM
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What a dork...ST1300...just for ABS...learn how to ride. Yup, you get a medal alright...for clouded judgment. KHI was better off without you buying a ZX14 anyway...
Yup... no lawsuit when the ABS fails to keep him from hitting the back of a Short Yellow Bus
DDD 
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posted February 07, 2007 08:41 PM
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smackhouse plz
+1
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fastestbusaaround
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posted February 08, 2007 03:51 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 8 Feb 2007 15:52
Me thinks he be gone -- couldn't take the heat. I'm back, stirrin' up shit again, as usual. Been busy for the past while -- personal crap. Anyway, I gotta say, he's whacked...I heard he bought a J.D. sit down mower with ABS too...and he looks funny too in that avatar. LOL
Steve -- I was heading to bike week, but my divorce got in the way...so I'm guessin' it'll have to be next year.
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bigdtd
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posted February 08, 2007 04:22 PM
he is probably listening to liberace on his ipod riding his his wimp wagon waiting for the abs to save his spineless ass
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shawnski
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posted February 08, 2007 04:34 PM
latest news from honda:
abs recall on honda st1300. they want you not to use the brake and stop the bike with dragging your feet on the ground.
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posted February 08, 2007 09:10 PM
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fastestbusaaround
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posted February 09, 2007 08:00 AM
Shawnski, is that like Fred Flintsone's car? :P
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posted February 09, 2007 08:25 AM
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Steve -- I was heading to bike week, but my divorce got in the way...so I'm guessin' it'll have to be next year.
FBA, say it ain't so . . . You're divorcing the pretty blond? 
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fastestbusaaround
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posted February 09, 2007 06:39 PM
Yup and it's gettin' fuckin' messy too...Oh well, more seat time fer me
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