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Reply #90 on: January 10, 2020, 10:46:16 pm
Right now those automatic ticket-dispensing cameras are illegal in California, but San Francisco is making a big push in the state legislature to make them legal in that city and to reduce the speed limit throughout the town to 20 mph.  They claim that they have a speeding problem in San Francisco.  That is very surprising as traffic is constantly jammed, with traffic signals at almost every intersection, and it is tough to average 10 mph during most daylight and evening hours.  Clearly what they really want is to collect more money than they already do from vehicle drivers visiting the city.  San Francisco has so many expensive "progressive" social programs going on that they are always short of money and constantly need more and are willing to get it from every source that they can dream up.  And they see speed cameras as being another goose that lays golden eggs.  I sure hope that they fail in their effort.

I don't envy you Bill having to dodge those things while riding around your area.

The cameras aren't illegal. The law clearly stated that they could not be operated by a for profit corporation. So what did they do? They installed them statewide and had a for profit corporation operate them. As soon as a judge found out, he threw out all of the previous convictions. The state lost millions so now they are scared to try it again.

Where San Francisco really has a problem is red light runners and crosswalk violators. The SFPD had a sting operation where a plain clothes officer would stand near the curb, then when a car was inches from the crosswalk the officer would step off the curb. Another one would take a picture and issue the ticket. I think video cameras have reduced the number of those scams.


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Reply #91 on: January 11, 2020, 09:57:13 am
here they said they spent 88mil on mobile phone detection camera while driving and expect to get their money back really quick at almost $500 a hit plus points. now on a double demerit weekend that's doubled and your walking!

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Reply #92 on: January 12, 2020, 03:35:17 am
I had a nice pop through the hills on a mate's interceptor, bought last year.  It's got 2500km on it now and feels very smooth and powerful enough. I was surprised at the difference in handling compared with my 535 CGT.  Thought they'd be pretty similar seeing the suspension components appear to be the same thing. The 650 is softer and can get a bit of a wallow happening through bends. Still managed to de chicken strip it though.  Got back on my GT and it felt a bit harsh for a couple minutes.

I noticed the gear shift in this bike is like butter. So smooth and I couldn't make it miss a shift or behave less than perfect even when I tried. Gearboxes must be a bit variable in these bikes.

Heres a pic. We've had some horrific bushfires here the last few weeks.

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Reply #93 on: January 12, 2020, 10:57:12 am
So, are you tempted to change?


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Reply #94 on: January 12, 2020, 12:42:26 pm
So, are you tempted to change?

No. As nice as the twin is,  I love my thumper.  I'd like to have a go on the 650 CGT but I don't have any burning need to own one. To each their own.
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Reply #95 on: January 12, 2020, 06:46:18 pm
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Reply #96 on: January 12, 2020, 08:44:58 pm
No. As nice as the twin is,  I love my thumper.  I'd like to have a go on the 650 CGT but I don't have any burning need to own one. To each their own.

That's why you need one of each!😁


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Reply #97 on: January 12, 2020, 08:46:56 pm
That's why you need one of each!😁

Haha good point. Well played.  ;D ;D
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Reply #98 on: January 13, 2020, 08:27:19 am
As much as the interceptor is a much more capable bike than my singles, I still like my stock single best. Singles have a certain character that drew me to RE originally. Still dig my interceptor sooo much though!!!
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Reply #99 on: January 16, 2020, 07:17:23 am
rain falling in Australia

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Reply #100 on: January 16, 2020, 12:58:46 pm
Great to see! That kids like a kid that has a snow day. I hope it continues and pulls you all out of the drought.


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Reply #101 on: January 16, 2020, 09:21:21 pm
Beautiful! You guys sure need it ;D


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Reply #102 on: January 17, 2020, 11:16:21 am
something different-replacing a rear sphere on a mgf

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Reply #103 on: January 18, 2020, 07:51:30 am
my experience so far with the highly expensive silkolene oil change

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Reply #104 on: January 18, 2020, 09:11:31 am
At the first 500km service the dealer changed the oil with Motul 10w-60 full synthetic. I never noticed any change in immediate performance but the gear changes have become much smoother as the Kms rack up ,2850 as of tonight. My next oil change will also be at 3500km the filter and oil is waiting. I picked up Penrite 10w-60 full synthetic. We can compare Penrite semi with full when I have some distance on the new oil.
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