Recent content by MDRaven0223

Bob's is great. Just about the only dealer I've found that will let you demo their bikes. There is also Heyser in Laurel or if you don't mind a drive Pete's Cycles up on BelAir in Baltimore is pretty good from what I remember.

Nope, never ran across one but I'm a little removed from where I imagine you would see these. Wouldn't mind trying one out though. :D

OK, would rather keep politics out of this one and please notice I said Sailors and Marines. Turns out the stats I quoted were only partially correct. It was just the Marines that had a higher fatality rate due to motorcycle accidents than combat operations. Combat is what Marines do, what...

I've been in the US Navy for coming on 20 years. Since I can remember it has been a requirement for service members that ride to take the MSF Basic Rider course. While this is a good start it turns out that the Navy and Marine Corps lose more Sailors and Marines to sport bike accidents each...

So is the ticking sound normal for Yamaha engines or were the mechanics at the local shop just blowing smoke?

Agree! I really dislike the power crystal.

Geez, you weren't kidding about the bugs! :eek:

When I brought the bike home my wife said I looked like a Power Ranger! Between the power crystal, rabbit ears and my gear I can see her point. :D The crystal is my only real complaint about the styling of the bike.

I was looking at the Driven D3 Grips. How do you like them? Better than stock or just cosmetic?

I think she'll find this bike better that she expected. Take some time and look at other posts but I have never heard someone use the term sluggish with this bike! The only real complaint you'll hear are about mirrors, fender and lights; all cosmetic. As for power / speed, my last...

Wife's birthday on the 8th... Don't think I would make it to the 9th if I went riding that day. :D

Does anyone use a Shark helmet? I was looking at the RSI. Any thoughts?

WarEagle, what bags are those your using?

I took the MSF course in Florida to get my license. Had two young guys taking it with me who had never ridden before but already bought there 1000+ sport bikes. Both lost control of the Intruder 250's we were using... :banghead:

Actually if you take a sport riding course or read up on this style of riding, to lean slightly forward and have your body off center slightly is the suggested course. It changes the center of gravity of the bike, allowing greater speeds and stability. I'm not talking a full knee dragging...