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Motorcycle

R.I.P. J.B.: A PSA for Driving

by mapgirl on July 24, 2008

A friend of mine was killed on Sunday morning on his way to work. He was run off the road on his motorcycle. He got airlifted to the hospital and went into surgery. Afterwards a clot formed and caused a stroke. He is an organ donor and he will continue on helping other people survive, [...]

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The Motorbike

by mapgirl on September 20, 2007

There have been days this summer, or rather sleepless nights, where I regretted getting the bike. And then I had a perfectly clear afternoon this week, schedule-wise and weather-wise. I put my fully-charged battery back into the bike, mashing up the screw on the right and got it started again. I love fixing stuff myself, [...]

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Oh Yeah! I Forgot!

by mapgirl on September 6, 2007

I forgot to tell you guys that the new TripleTred tires drive really well in the rain. They have a better feel on the road and I’m really glad I sank the money into them. Yes, they do corner better and I feel like they improve my handling at higher speeds. They were worth the [...]

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Visit to the DMV

by mapgirl on July 2, 2007

Two and half hours, but I now have VA tags and title on my bike. Tax, registration, title came out to $110.00. Cover and lock, $250.00. Bike ~$1700.00.
Missed the learner’s permit exam by one question. I pay $2 and I can take the test again. If I wait 15 days, I lose 2 weekends and [...]

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Quick Hits

by mapgirl on June 26, 2007

1) I found the missing iPod Nano. It was in a purse I use only during the summer. I wanted to take that a barbecue yesterday and found the Nano in it. Dead battery though. I won’t sell it since I think I might be riding the bus more frequently now that I know a [...]

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Zoom Zoom!

by mapgirl on August 23, 2006

Ah, so I did it. I picked up the bike, insurance, and title this weekend. Next weekend, a trip to the DMV to complete the transfer. After that, getting the permit. Somewhere in there I have to pick up one more piece of gear (overpants), because I already own my own gear. I’ll try to [...]

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Impulse Purchase or Planned Purchase of 7 Years?

by mapgirl on August 17, 2006

In about 2 hours, I might own a motorcycle. It’s neither here, nor there what you think of them. I am pretty sure it’s going to be mine once it passes the test.
I always wanted a bike or scooter when I lived in San Francisco. It was about 7 years ago that I first thought [...]

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