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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Aug 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM
    05Moose

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    Gotta love the tile that looks like wood. We've got friends who put that in theirs several years ago. The wood grains they have now are so realistic even with the wood texture.
     
  2. Aug 13, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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    Yesterday, I almost got hit by a guy who ran a stop sign. My right of way and I was in the intersection already. Then the jackass has the gall to yell at me?

    I've commuted to work, toured and generally enjoy riding bikes. But this sort of entitlement attitude isn't good for anyone. If you have a bike lane, it's not about keeping up. If you want to share the road, you need to at least make an attempt to abide by the rules when there are other vehicles around.
     
  3. Aug 13, 2013 at 9:44 AM
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    I agree with you. The cyclists are at the mercy of the drivers and they never win. I agree that if there is a bike lane, that there is no reason to not abide by the rules.

    I just wish there were more bike lanes where I live. Berkeley is a more bike friendly city but then again it could be because of the students. We are trying to advocate for more lanes in Concord at the moment.

    But then it boils down to politics/money and all that. I won't go into that here.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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    Just curious (as a cyclist who already wastes enough time on forums :eek:) What cycling site do you run?
     
  5. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:07 AM
    Tee Arghhhhhh Dee

    Tee Arghhhhhh Dee is typing...

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    Nothing wrong with being a little high...:D

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  6. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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    Officially North Bay member now :(
     
  7. Aug 13, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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  8. Aug 13, 2013 at 12:50 PM
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    Was thinking about driving over but had to take off. Ill def say whats up next time. Glad to see FF is still doing Wed. night rides. Nice build man
     
  9. Aug 13, 2013 at 2:14 PM
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    One of the main thoroughfares in my neighborhood was just converted to one lane plus a bike lane. The bike lane is on the left side of the road.

    The thing is, it already had a bike lane and two lanes. Now it's royally f'd up.
     
  10. Aug 13, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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    Yupp same thing happened in my home town. They switched from 2 lanes/1 bike lane and made a wider bike lane and 1 auto lane. There have been more cyclists vs auto accidents because the cyclists feel like they own more of the road and entire too far/close to the car lane. Give them a foot and they want a mile. They would have been better off leaving it the way it was. I see cyclists all the time flying down roads almost as fast as cars, flying through stop signs, yelling at cars that "get too close" and 'demanding' the right of way. Truth is they are in the road, built for cars, they may have a 'right of way' but their safety is in the hands of drivers who all to often don't pay enough attention.

    I use to ride road bikes. But after too many close calls I switched to trail riding around the American river and recreational areas. It's not worth it. Same reason why I'm selling my motorcycle. Drivers are wayy to occupies with crap these days that my safety on 2 wheels isn't worth the risk.

    Okay, vent is over. Haha
     
  11. Aug 13, 2013 at 4:31 PM
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    If anybody finds any stock 4th gen 4runner suspension and wheels for sale or being given away please let me know. Trying to go back to stock. Thanks!
     
  12. Aug 13, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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    You selling your wheels? I'm in the market for some.. :spy:
     
  13. Aug 13, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    Hey Ted I'm trying to sell my bike too, let me know if you think you know anyone who would be interested. My rent tripled because both my roommates graduated and moved out
     
  14. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:24 PM
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    Yep, tires and wheels together. Pm me.
     
  15. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    Is FJ and 4th gen 4 runner suspension the same? UCA, coilovers, coils, and shocks?
     
  16. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM
    DangerTaco

    DangerTaco The older the bear, the sweeter the juice

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    Owow i woulda given you my Tacomas old stock wheels if i had known.
    I think they woulda fit, i ended up scrapping them.
     
  17. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:41 PM
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    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    Heard that. I've cheated death more times than I care to admit on my crotch rockets and all but one incident was not my fault.
    Worst one was when some...ahem...immigrants...decided to run a red light and t-boned the shit out of me on my old zx-7. Put me thru the windshield of the car head first. Oh and I can't forget to mention the car was stolen...and the fine citizens driving said stolen vehicle thought it was better idea to just leave the nearly dead dude on the hood of the car and run their asses away rather than see if the guy they just pummeled was alive?
     
  18. Aug 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM
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    DangerTaco The older the bear, the sweeter the juice

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    Well fuckkkkk, thanks for spookin me.
    Ive been wanting to learn to ride motorcycles but i guess ill just stick to dirtbikes instead of paved roads.
     
  19. Aug 13, 2013 at 6:07 PM
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    Thanks for the response, I'll check it out.
     
  20. Aug 13, 2013 at 6:08 PM
    jberry813

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    ...too much shit to list.
    You can be the best rider in the world. It still doesn't fix stupid.

    I was pretty gun shy in terms of riding again after the accident. I was however considerably lucky. I walked away (or rode in an ambulance away rather) with nothing more than a broken ankle from the car bumper hitting my leg (super gnar tho...bone was sticking out thru my sock), a minor concussion (albeit a hole in my helmet), a bruise on my thigh that made it look like I had gang green, lost watch, lost pager (yes...this was back when we carried pagers instead of cell phones), and literally got knocked out of my shoes. They found one shoe across the street and the other under the car.

    I eventually bought a couple more bikes after that. But after kids...you rethink priorities.

    Some aftermath pix of the bike. Notice the dent in the tank...that was from my leg being smashed between the car and the tank.

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