... You have a 250, right? And if you don't have a windscreen, that adds to the drama. Smaller bikes on the freeway are definitely more *exciting* .... Chris...
creinhard@...
Mar 2, 2001 3:33 pm
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Hello. I just joined your list serv. It seems only polite to introduce myself briefly. I've been an L-O Veg for 27 years, am located in Minneapolis, and...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 2, 2001 10:56 pm
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Tom, Welcome! Ducati Monster - - Cool! Thanks to you, there are now a total of 6 known vegan motorcyclists in this world! At least that is how many are on...
Carl Olsen
carlolsen@...
Mar 3, 2001 1:48 am
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Cool. That's a great book, even if not entirely accurate in every respect. Though I was a Veg biker in my teen and early 20s years, I gave up MCs until last...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 3, 2001 2:08 am
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Hi Tom Welcome to the most exclusive group of folks in the world: vegetarians who also enjoy riding motorcycles! I'm Chris, I live in NYC, I have a '77 KZ400...
creinhard@...
Mar 3, 2001 9:35 pm
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Hey Chris! I used to have Kawasaki KZ400 too! My first bike and my first twin. Back in about 1976. Then a Yamaha 750 Triple with a shaft drive -- heavy!...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 4, 2001 5:23 pm
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... Especially small bikes with no windscreen and crappy front shocks. Yeah, baby. :) (I know, I know, I will get them replaced as soon as I have a job to...
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 5, 2001 1:22 am
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I was at Scuderia (http://www.scuderiawest.com/) the other day checking out Sidi boots, and left a very unhappy camper. Every boot I picked up had leather in...
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 10, 2001 6:13 pm
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Well, that is depressing. The Motonation site touts the many benefits of the Lorica they use in their boots, so I just assumed that they were made entirely...
Joel Finkelstein
musichound@...
Mar 10, 2001 8:04 pm
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Ann, I sent an email to them a while back when I was doing the initial research for my web iste, and they said that , (If I remember right) it was the Chromo...
Carl Olsen
carlolsen@...
Mar 10, 2001 8:47 pm
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Ann, Here is the scoop from: http://www.motonation.com/faqs.htm " Does Motonation carry any boots that are not manufactured with leather? Yes, the Motosport,...
Carl Olsen
carlolsen@...
Mar 10, 2001 8:52 pm
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... leather? ... lovers ... Ooh... and they even realize *why* we don't want leather, rather than just thinking we're cheapskates. Cool. I shall have to go...
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 10, 2001 9:51 pm
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Are "Motosport, Dry Road and Strada" all models of *Sidi* brand boots, or what? (Is "Motonation" a reseller?) I appreciate this thread, as I'm in the market...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 10, 2001 11:00 pm
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Hey Ann, Happy Birthday! - Carl....
Carl Olsen
carlolsen@...
Mar 10, 2001 11:35 pm
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... boots, or what? (Is "Motonation" a reseller?) ... and gloves. Thanks all! They're all Sidi boots. Other than a few t-shirts and such, that's all...
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 12, 2001 2:26 am
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Thanks, Carl, but you're a little early. I was thinking ahead for dad. I don't become an old lady 'till May. :) -ann...
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 12, 2001 2:31 am
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Maybe Ann's birthday can be our group's first entry into the CALENDAR function of this egroup :) ... Chris Little KZ400 in the Big Apple Black Boxer RT for...
creinhard@...
Mar 12, 2001 11:07 pm
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Ok, but I feel awfully silly......
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 12, 2001 11:59 pm
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I have been informed by Motonation's sales staff that the Champion mid-height boots are also leather-free. Joel...
Joel
musichound@...
Mar 13, 2001 12:45 am
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Joel, I've updated the vegan motorcyclist web page to reflect this. Thanks! _Carl....
Carl Olsen
carlolsen@...
Mar 13, 2001 2:34 am
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Hi all, What a great surprise to find this list! I swear I fell off my chair and spluttered my drink all over the keyboard when I actually got a result...
cjag2000@...
Mar 14, 2001 1:32 pm
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Christine, Welcome! There are now 12 known vegan motorcyclists on the planet Earth. (Actually 11, because I don't own a motorcycle at the moment.) I am sure...
carlolsen@...
Mar 15, 2001 6:56 am
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... My reaction too! Welcome to the club. It's very exciting every time a new member logs in, it's nice to know there's ONE MORE like me out there. Chris ...
creinhard@...
Mar 15, 2001 3:54 pm
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I know of one (only one!) other web site for Veg*n Motorcyclists -- and it's in the UK: http://venus.nildram.co.uk/veganmc/ Anyone know of any others? Tom G,...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 16, 2001 2:11 am
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The site you mention has been around a while, but it doesn't seem to be active, and I don't think it's changed in a while. Right now, I think this is about the...
creinhard@...
Mar 16, 2001 1:06 pm
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Lesson #1: If someone has attempted to steal your bike and you do not move it, they will come back. Lesson #2: If you've got a disc lock, there's no point...
ann g
anng27@...
Mar 16, 2001 3:42 pm
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Welcome to the Arai Signet -- Oval shaped head club! Rollin' On, Tom G, Minneapolis Minnesota USA (free-person) 2000 Monster 900S Red 2000 Arai Signet GT Red ...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 17, 2001 1:43 am
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They have some info on boots, gloves, etc. though... ... From: creinhard@... To: vegan-mc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 7:06 AM Subject:...
Thos Gallagher
tcglaw@...
Mar 17, 2001 1:45 am
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Dave, Someone else (or was it you) sent me a blurb from the discussion group you quoted some time back. I tried to locate Dr. Ron Woods, but could never find...
Carl Olsen
carlolsen@...
Mar 18, 2001 10:12 am
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... These are also used in cooking: www.nextdaygourmet.com has some of the Wells-Lamont brand ones... $50 a pair. Those are kevlar/spectra/steel gloves...
