["New" PT shorts?]

I have the new short ones with no reflective material, they were definitely worth the money, i always wear underarmor so the length isn't too much of an issue, they have a good sized ID/key pocket and don't make obnoxious noises while running, and in general fit/feel better...haven't seen the longer ones yet, but the shorter are a definitely improvement, whatever thats worth

[U-2 ATC Comm]

he has lots more, trust me, tell him to write a book already, they're all good

[FAC'ing in the Bronco]

I agree with Steve up above - I could read stories like this all day. This stuff is golden.

I do have a question though... Did anybody bitch if your flightsuit wasn't zipped all the way to the top, or you had the wrong color pen in your pocket?

Salute,

Mike

Nope, although the leadership was a little more strict up at Danang than ours was living on the Marine airbase at Chu Lai, we all generally rolled up our sleeves, pulled the zippers down to mid-chest, and didn't wear reflective belts. It was a different time, that's for sure.

Edit: Damn, junior's on my box again...

[North Korea at it again]

I remember being involved with a study on options (in the 90s), good and bad. After the study was completed, the list was : Good - 0; Bad - dozens. Best option, stay as is.

(EDIT: Oops, just noticed my son was on my computer. HiFlyer)

[Motorcycle Riders Thread]

Honda started making the CBR600f in 1987, but was still made for the European markets at least until about 2007 in this guise. In the US it was called the CBR600F4i:

that was an awesome bike, my first race bike, all day comfortable for the street, and immensely capable on the track, they need to make more bikes like that

[What Do You Drive?]

Here's my go slow motorcycle on what used to be a trail yesterday evening. It seems the river is slightly swollen. Let's see your crotch rockets go here.

my DRZ400sm is my go anywhere bike, I'll take it there! with Avon Distanzias on it, it'll handle anything short of a river

[What Do You Drive?]

my Lt mobile after OTS, UPT, etc, I'm too afraid of injury ruining everything I've worked for, so I've quit racing, and I'm going insane already, so first up as soon as soon I can spare the time/money, a year or two old Graves Yamaha race bike yeah I know its not street legal, but I waste so much cash racing i drive whatever is cheap on the road, my money waster has numberplates not headlights

[Motorcycle Riders Thread]

The current Testaretta engines are basically as bulletproof as their Japanese equivalent, albeit with higher given maintenance costs.

The air-cooled 2V motors have always been stone-solid. Basically like the Honda XR version of a streetbike engine.

I have not owned one, but I've raced several, of the 848's and 1098's I've raced and raced against, not one has lasted. Tranny issues in the two 1098's, one lost every gear but 4th, and one just ripped the tranny to shreds. The 848s both suffered bent shift forks and clutch master cylinder problems. I love the bikes, but they are not up the Japanese quite yet...I do admit racing is harder on bikes than street riding, but my Honda and the Suzuki's of my other teammates have never suffered a mechanical, while we've yet to see a Duc last a season.

*the exception being the Air cooled 2v's. You're are right about those, they are AWESOME motors and I hate Ducati for axing the 1000DS supersport

[Motorcycle Riders Thread]

Wow, I looked at a set of MotoGP 'Roo leathers at a local Honda dealership a few years ago, and they were a heckuva lot more expensive than that! I don't need leathers at the moment (the Alpinestars are holding up fine), but if and when I do, I will look into them, thanks!

Cheers! M2

yeah, I think prices went up to around $800, but call around, sportbiketrackgear.com is a good place and many trackday orgs like NESBA have in-house vendors that have regular sales! Certainly can't go wrong with Astars in the meantime

[Motorcycle Riders Thread]

I-Pete

I've seen 'Roo leathers before, I believe they are also tougher as well; but the price tag has kept me wearing cow. My Alpinestars are pretty comfortable in most conditions, and during the height of the summer I wear a Camelbak to ensure I don't dehydrate. But no matter how high the temps get, I am not going to risk my hide dragging across the pavement...

Cheers! M2

you can always look into "MotoGP" brand 'roo leathers. They're made by Madif industries, I've raced for 2 years in a set, crashed 4-5 times and only had to repair them once. I paid $650 for em

[The "Eight Great Lies"]

Not sure about the missing three, but those two, plus "This'll only hurt for a little while" are from David Allan Coe's "Three Biggest Lies in the World"

Ahhh, a fellow DAC fan. You have great taste in redneck country music!