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Offline Joel

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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #25 on: March 13, 2008, 10:22:41 PM »
I find it ridiculous that they attempt to place all the blame with the manufacturer.
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #26 on: March 13, 2008, 10:26:19 PM »
Quote from: Joel C on March 13, 2008, 10:22:41 PM
I find it ridiculous that they attempt to place all the blame with the manufacturer.

When has a squid ever been sensible?
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #27 on: March 13, 2008, 10:27:23 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on March 13, 2008, 10:26:19 PM
Quote from: Joel C on March 13, 2008, 10:22:41 PM
I find it ridiculous that they attempt to place all the blame with the manufacturer.

When has a squid ever been sensible?

Hah!

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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #28 on: March 13, 2008, 10:29:20 PM »
Quote from: TwoTired on March 13, 2008, 10:26:19 PM
Quote from: Joel C on March 13, 2008, 10:22:41 PM
I find it ridiculous that they attempt to place all the blame with the manufacturer.

When has a squid ever been sensible?

touche.
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #29 on: March 13, 2008, 10:56:59 PM »
no wonder my insurance is so high >:(
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #30 on: March 13, 2008, 10:57:56 PM »

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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #31 on: March 14, 2008, 03:51:58 AM »
Now that's FUNNY!
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #32 on: March 14, 2008, 05:23:55 AM »
I've never looked into the origin of the word 'squid'. It's very interesting:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squid_(motorcycle)

With apologies if this has been discussed before.
« Last Edit: March 14, 2008, 07:23:13 AM by nickjtc »
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #33 on: March 14, 2008, 07:14:48 AM »
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So what does SQUID really stand for? It’s an Acronym, SQUirrely kID: 1. In reference to younger motorcycle riders with little respect to posted speed limit laws, self safety or safety of others. 2. Inexperienced newcomer, someone trying to ride beyond his skill level with arms flailing (like a squid) to try not to fall. This may be just a Southern term. 3. Stupidly Quick, Underdressed, Imminently Dead. 4. Any SportBike Rider -- seems this term got twisted along the way and has many meanings. 5. Sportbike riders who wear tennis shoes or flip flops, shorts, T-shirts, etc. on their nice shiny new sport bikes. 6. Anyone who rides without all proper gear, rides recklessly or rides beyond his limits.



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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #34 on: March 14, 2008, 07:44:22 AM »


I think i will just leave my stunting (and screw ups) to being on PS2 lol...



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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #35 on: March 14, 2008, 01:15:42 PM »
Which game is that, DarkRider?  Looks like fun  ;D
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #36 on: March 14, 2008, 07:39:37 PM »
That pic at the beginnig is just so...NEW SCHOOL..


or to rite like they do..NU SKOOL.... ;D
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #37 on: March 14, 2008, 08:16:59 PM »
Quote from: DammitDan on March 14, 2008, 01:15:42 PM
Which game is that, DarkRider?  Looks like fun  ;D

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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #38 on: March 14, 2008, 09:06:33 PM »
Oh man... I gotta get that game!  ;D
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Re: Who says wheelies and stoppies are hard on your forks?
« Reply #39 on: March 14, 2008, 09:41:32 PM »
Quote from: DammitDan on March 14, 2008, 09:06:33 PM
Oh man... I gotta get that game!  ;D

Yes..Yes you do...





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