Sabtu, 31 Agustus 2013

how much does a 707 street helmet weigh, and is it wrong to use that helmet for mountain bicycling?

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Andrew


I have a 2011 Seven Zero Seven full face street bike helmet,
can't find how much the weight is, and also is it wrong,silly, or stupid to use a street bike helmet to go mountain bicycling?



Answer
Unless you only go downhill, you'll cook your head.

Can You Use A Dirt Bike Helmet For Mountain Biking?




Sergio D


I Just Wanna Know If I Can Use A Dirt Bike Helmet For Mountain Biking? And What Are All The Equitment To Have For Mounttain Biking?


Answer
It would be a lot more heavy and probably look a little foolish. But if that's all you have. All you need to mountain bike is the bike, gloves, and a helmet. It helps to have the right clothes. Also a tire pump will come in handy.




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Anything I have to know before cycling?

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automaticS


I never ever ridden a bicycle before (I was that roller-blading guy when a kid). However, I want to get into it. Where should I buy a bicycle (i.e. in a specialised shop or on internet, etc)? What else (other than a bicycle and helmet) will I need? Is there anything I should know about learning? None of my friends ride a bicycle, so I guess I will have to learn it on my own.


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1. Never put your butt on the saddle without your helmet on your head, no matter where or how little you are riding.
2. Do not buy a bike at a department or toy store for any reason. Go to a local bike shop and have them match you with a bike appropriate for your needs. Wal-mart bikes are junk. A good bike will have some residual value. If you don't like cycling, you can sell the bike.
3. Everyone falls off their bike. I have been riding for 50 years and fell off my bike this year (being stupid and going too fast on a twisty path). When you fall off, the most important thing to do is to GET BACK ON and keep riding!
4. When starting, ride in loops close to your house. When you get tired, it will be a short distance back home. As you build more confidence and endurance, your loops can be longer and eventually become journeys.
5. Make sure you have a large size water bottle. Fill it with Gatorade or some other sports drink. It makes a big difference from water.
6. When riding roads, do it predictably. Stop at lights and stop signs. When stopped, make sure all the cars around you know your intentions, even if you are going straight. When a car is stopped at an intersection crossing your path, wave to the driver with a big smile on your face. You really want him to know you are there.
7. When you venture further from home, learn to fix a flat. You will need a spare tube, tire levers, and a pump. None of this costs very much. Your local bike shop will be glad to help you.

Hope this helps.

I want to begin cycling but I don't know how to get started...HELP?




MalinaB


I want to begin cycling to build up my legs and to lower my blood pressure. I don't know what kind of bike to buy or the equipment that I need. Please Help.


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That's the right track - you definitely need a local bike shop that you trust. Don't be intimidated! People of all ages, shapes, colors and sizes can ride a bicycle.

The first thing you gotta do is tell yourself - you can do this. Tell yourself that a lot. You aren't going out to be Lance Armstrong so no need to add any extra pressure whatsoever.

You are simply going to ride a bike... something we've been doing since we were kids! It's going to be fun!

Now you need a bike. And really - almost any bike will do, but you might consider not jumping into the road cycling elite arena just yet. How about a nice comfortable commuter bike with straight handlebars and a padded seat. Then a helmet.

Guess what? YOU ARE READY!

OK, OK, I know, you probably want to know like brand, type, etc. And the bike shop suggestion is good because you want to test ride! You can't do that in a dept. store. And you really can't get more than a "toolshed" bike at a dept. store. You'd be surprised - bike shops are competitive with the big box stores -- and they have a service department so please start there!

Another thing to do - join a bike forum online! A lot of forums have sections just for beginners... also for women so you can connect with other folks.

So test ride, talk to people, be fearless and have fun - that's all you need to get started. Hey if you don't buy anything from the bike shop - that's OK because let's say you go out and get a used bike - well it's going to need some service right? So those guys better treat you right or you'll take your service/repair dollars elsewhere!!

Do you see? You have the power girl. This is cool. I am excited for you, so don't get all caught up in the details - just take it one step at a time: Get a bike, get a helmet and start riding.

You can invest in other stuff later - like baskets, lights, clothing etc. as you see fit!

OK good luck and see you in the bike lane!

Do a google search for Sheldon Brown's web page... he's no longer with us on this earth - but tons of resources for beginners and pros alike.




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Where can I find a bicycle helmet in Bangalore?

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Deepika S


Where can I find a bicycle helmet in Bangalore? Also, any idea about the pricing ?


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Walmart??? forget Bangalore, it's not anywhere in India.
Why dont you try in Olympic sports on Double Road, few helmet shops on JC Road or near Urvashi theatre.

Can skateboard helmets be used for inline skate helmets?




Scrumdiliu


I know that there is a difference between bicycle helmets, skating helmets, skateboard helmets, and snowboarding helmets but I was wondering if skateboard helmets and skate helmets could be used as the same?

I am a new skater and I think it would be idea if I get skate pads, etc.

Also do you recommend a brand? I was looking at Walmart and they seemed pretty safe.



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There are two types of helmets: Bicycle and Multisport.
The names don't really describe the differences but are based on history of their development.

Bicycle helmets are lighter and usually have more air vents to keep you cool. They are usually more aerodynamically shaped. They are designed for the types of accident you get while moving forward and are good for rec/fitness/race skating.

Multisport helmets are designed for protection when there is more risk of hitting the back of your head such as skateboarding or doing tricks on skates or bikes.
They tend to be hotter because of lack of vents. They are tend to have a round shape and cover the back and sides of the head. The lining is made to protect if you hit another object on the way down (like a rail for grinding).

All helmets are only designed for one hard hit. They may not appear to be damaged but they may not protect well against a second hit.

For your skates, get the helmet appropriate for the type of skating you will be doing.

This goes for your pads also. The pads for aggressive and freestyle skating are thicker and cover more area than for rec/fitness/race skating.

For rec/fitness/racing skating, wrist guards are really important. You will almost always slide on your hands. However, I wear aggressive glove style wrist guards because they cover more skin in order to keep it intact.
Knee pads are more optional for "straight ahead" skating. When (not if) you fall, you should be sliding instead of falling straight down. The pads keep the skin from being scraped up. I have found that the scrapes are just below the knee and not just in the area that the pads cover. However, scrapes there heal faster and are not as painful while healing than ones on your hand. Tegaderm is a wonderful way to cover this kind of scrape. It keeps it moist so that you don't have the pain that happens when dry scabs crack and peal. It also is waterproof, can stay on for a week, and can cover large areas.
I have yet to know anyone who has significantly scraped up an elbow in straight ahead skating.




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Jumat, 30 Agustus 2013

Where's the cheapest place to rent a bicycle for the day in NYC (Manhattan)?

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Young Chea





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Depends on where you live and how many hours you want to bike. Here is a list of bike rental place and prices:


A Bicycle Shop
212-691-6149
abikshp@aol.com
349 West 14th St
between 8th and 9th Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 AM - 7 PM;
Sat 9:30 AM â 6 PM;
Sun 12 PM - 5 PM
Price: $30/day (8 hrs), $5/hr; Does not rent helmets


ANewGen Bicycles
212-757-2418 angr1112@hotmail.com
832 9th Ave
between 54th and 55th St
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM â 8 PM;
Sat & Sun 10 AM â 6 PM
Price: $40/day (24 hrs); $6/hour; Helmet: Free


Bicycle Habitat
212-431-3315
cmcbike@bicyclehabitat.com
244 Lafayette
between Prince and Spring St
Hours: Mon-Thur 10 AM - 7 PM;
Fri 10 AM â 6:30 PM,
Sun 10 AM - 6 PM
Price: $30/day, Special Rates for 2+ days; Helmet: $10


Bike Heaven
212-230-1919
mybikeheaven@yahoo.com
348 E 62nd St (betw. 1 & 2 Ave)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 AM - 7 PM;
Sat & Sun 10 AM - 5 PM
Price: $30/day (24 hrs); $5/hour; Helmet: $5


Chelsea Bicycles
212-727-7278
info@chelseabicycles.com
156 West 26th St
between 6th and 7th Ave
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM â 7 PM,
Sun 11 AM - 6 PM
Price: $35/day, $6/hr; Helmet $5


City Bicycles & Hobbies Inc.
212-563-3373
bikehobbies@aol.com
315 W 38th St
between 8th and 9th Ave
Hours: Mon - Fri 9 AM â 6:30 PM,
Sat & Sun 10 AM - 5 PM,
Price: $25/day, $5/hr; No Helmets


Eddie's Bicycles Shop
212-580-2011
490 Amsterdam Ave
between 83rd and 84th St
Hours: Sun - Fri 9 AM - 7 PM,
Sat - closed
Price: $35/day, $7/hr, Helmet $5

Enochâs Bike Shop
212-582-0620
756 10th Ave.
(betw. 51 & 52 St)
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM â 7 PM;
Sat 10 AM â 6 PM;
Sun 12 - 6 PM
Price: $25/day (24 hrs), New Bikes $60/day, Helmet: $4


Gotham Bike Shop
212-732-2453
gotbik@aol.com
116 W Broadway
between Duane and Reade St
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM - 6:30 PM;
Sun 10:30 AM â 5:00 PM
Price: $30/day, Helmet: $5

Hub Station/Pony Pedicab
212-965-9334
517 Broome St @ Thompson St
Hours: Tue-Sun 11 AM - 7 PM
Type of Bicycles for Rent & Price:
Mountain & Cruisers $25/day, $5/hr;
Tandems $40/day, $10/hr. Helmet: Free; Lock: $3/day

Larry & Jeffs 2nd Ave.-Bicycles Plus
212-722-2201
1690 2nd Ave
between 87th and 88th St
Hours: Mon-Sun 10 AM - 8 PM
Price: $30/day (9 hrs); $8/hour; Helmet: Free


Manhattan Bicycles
212-262-0111
manhattancycles@aol.com
791 9th Ave
between 52nd and 53rd St
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM - 7 PM,
Sat 11 AM - 6 PM,
Sun 11 AM - 5 PM
Price: $25/day; $4/hour; Helmet: Free


METRO Bicycles ride@metrobicycles.com
- Canal St. Bicycles 212-334-8000
417 Canal St at Varick St
- Midtown Bicycles 212-581-4500
360 West 47th St between 8th and 9th Ave
- Eastside Bicycles 212-427-4450
1311 Lexington Ave, corner of 88 St
- 14th St. Bicycles 212-228-4344
332 East 14th St between 1st and 2nd Ave
- Westside Bicycles 212-663-7531
231 West 96 St between Broadway and Amsterdam
- 6th Ave. Bicycles 212-255-5100
546 6th Ave between 14th and 15th St
Hours: Call the bike shop for hours
Price: $35/day ; $7/hour. Helmets: $2.50


Pedal Pusher Bike Shop
212-288-5592
rbbicycle@aol.com
1306 2nd Ave. (betw. 68 & 69 St)
Hours: Fri - Mon, 10 AM - 6 PM;
Wed 10 â 7 PM,
Thur 10 â 8 PM
Price: $19.97/day; $5.75/hr
Helmet: & Bicycle Lock: $2.76 each


Toga Bike Shop
212-799-9625
gotbik@aol.com
110 West End Ave
between 64th and 65th St
Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 11 AM - 7 PM;
Thur 11 AM - 8 PM;
Sat 10 AM - 6 PM; Sun 11 AM - 6 PM
Type of Bicycles for Rent & Price:
Hybrid & Mountain $30/day,
Road $50/day,
Demo (Merlin & Lightspeed - subject to availability);$75/day.
Helmet: $5

What would be a good bike for me?




Goattt


I'm looking to get educated/expert advice before I go out looking for the right bike for me. What I'm looking for is a bike I can use to mainly: get around my school's campus, use to occasionally go on short workout rides, go on leisure rides around town. I'm not looking for some tour de france quality stuff by any means and don't want to pay a fortune so I don't mind buying used. Any other information you need to know I can provide but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks!
Well looking at what you said I'd probably be best suited with a road bike, nearly no rough terrain around where I live haha



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There are 3 types of bikes to look at, the obvious mountain bike, hybrid and road bike. The road bike is a very thin wheeled bike, perfect for on road cycling, the hybrid is in the middle of the two. The decision heavily relies on the terrain you are planning to ride on, if the campus is very flat and for your 'workout' rides you plan on doing some road cycling then go for a road bike. If the terrain can be rough but you don't want a bulky mountain bike then the hybrid is the best choice as it allows you to ride both on road and partially off road on rough terrain. Most people think that the road bikes are all tour de France quality and carry that price tag, however they don't! I recently bough a spexialized Allez 2011 model for £350, try looking for the previous years models and asking what deals they can offer.. Cash is also a good payment method in order to knock a bit off the price. High street shops are usually better than online as you can haggle and get better deals if you were to buy a helmet etc from them.

Just think about what you want and what's best for you and go for the bike that suites you. Hope this helps :)




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how do I sell a line of children bicycle helmets?

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ppchen_200


I have an exclusive license to sell a line of uniquely designed and safe children bicycle helmets. Would like to now what is the best approach or channel to distribute these helmets. Any information appreciated.


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First, if you want to sell in the U.S. the helmets must meet government safety rules. Contact the Consumer Product Safety Commission and make sure the helmets have met their requirements.

Second, most people will not buy a helmet unless it is ANSI or Snell approved. If your helmet is not, it will cost $$$ for the testing if you choose to have this certification.

Third, you will want to have excellent insurance coverage. Since you are new to this particular item the insurance companies will charge you top dollar until you get "experience".

Finally, you'll need to start knocking on doors and providing samples to dealers and distributors as well as attending safety and bicycle shows. Alternately, you might be able to talk a few local stores into carrying them on consignment until you get a name for yourself.

Yes, it is a long and expensive process, but if it was cheap and easy everyone would do it.

How much does a ticket for not wearing a bicycle helmet cost in NC?




Rikiziam


I am 14 and i just want to know how much a ticket is for not wearing a bicycle helmet cost, cuz i`ll ride my bike down the road a bit then just come back and forth, and if a cop car comes by, will he give me a ticket, a warning or go by? I know a helmet is for safety and all, but you see people riding a bike without a helmet alot.


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Most of the time they will just let you go off on a warning (if they even say something to you) but if they continue to see you riding around with no helmet after multiple times of warning, they can give your parents one. Usually in neighborhood areas they won't even bother you, it's usually when you are riding on main roads they get concerned. It's younger children and motorcyclist they are more strict with. The cost all depends, most of the time for something like that, as long as your parents provide you with a helmet after the ticket is issued, the judge will just throw it out and dismiss the case.




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1. Bicycle helmets can reduce the chance of serious head injury by __________%. ?

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zezo _





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That's a seriously loaded question, and the answer depends on who you ask. Depending on who you ask, you'll get answers from 0% to 88% or so.

The problem is that bicycle helmets protect against minor things -- somebody throwing a beer can at you, slipping and falling, stuff like that. And they only help if the helmet actually hits something -- which is a relatively small percentage of accidents. And they make your head somewhat larger, which actually increases the chance of your head hitting something.

And of course if a car hits you at 60 mph, it doesn't matter how much your helmet helps -- you're still probably dead.

There have been many studies done on helmet effectiveness, and they tend to have an agenda behind them -- they either want to show that helmets are effective (usually to support a proposed requirement for wearing one) or that they're ineffective (usually to oppose a proposed requirement for wearing one.) And depending on how the study is done, you can find data that supports either point of view -- but usually the agenda of the study dictates how the study is done, and the other side of the coin is generally not discussed (or if it is, it's discussed only enough to dismiss it.)

In general, I'd say the `helmets aren't effective' studies are done with more scientific and statistic `rigor' than the `helmets are effective' ones, but in both cases the initial agenda colors the entire study.

All that said, I usually wear a helmet. But I also oppose any attempts at helmet laws, and I'm quite aware that *I* am generally the one responsible for keeping me safe -- not my helmet or gloves or anything else. It might help in a minor accident, but in a serious one, I'm likely to be seriously hurt, helmet or not.

Whenever anybody tells you about the effectiveness of bicycle helmets, consider their biases. I'm somewhat biased towards them not being terribly effective, but I'll acknowledge that voluntary helmet use probably helps more than it hurts in an accident.

But even with my bias, I've tried to be somewhat fair to both sides here. The wikipedia page below gives a relatively good breakdown of both sides. Also make sure you read the 1019.html link -- it explains why `a helmet saved my life!' anecdotes aren't as accurate as one might think.

Is a bike helmet really safe?




Shaz


Recently I fell off my bike and landed on my face, giving me lots of painful facial grazes and cuts...wasn't too nice. I wasn't wearing a helmet at the time but someone told me that it wouldn't have made a difference because I landed on my face and that actually a helmet could have broken my neck or made the injury worse.
Does anyone know if this is true cos it's making me unsure as to whether I should wear a helmet next time I cycle or not?



Answer
In the UK the CTC [1] are against compulsory helmet use. They reason that it has demonstrably damaged the case for cycling in countries where such a law has been introduced.

However, I always wear a helmet. It is sometimes hot and uncomfortable, but I firmly believe that it provides good protection against brain damage. Richard Ballantine [2] was very much of the same opinion in his original Bicycle Book.

Many cycling accidents happen at low speed where the rider is pitched over the handlebars and the head is the first contact with the ground.

If a helmet works and saves a rider from injury, then no government statistic or hospital records will be created. Instead there will be one more helmet purchase as a grateful rider buys a replacement! So any statistics on helmets making an injury worse or not preventing an injury will be substantially skewed by the silent majority of cases.

Now to your specific case: Yep, it must really hurt injuring your face like that. But your face absorbed the impact that your brain could have receieved had you landed slightly differently. The fact that a helmet sticks out about 1.5 inches might have reduced the impact to your face. If a helmet were worn incorrectly (such as tilted right back; something I frequently see) then it might damage your neck. However, worn correctly and with the straps done up, I fail to see how it could make the situation worse. Anyway, facial injuries may be unpleasant and require plastic surgery, but they are a lot more recoverable than brain injuries.

So, on balance, I'd suggest you wear a helmet and ignore the alarmist view that caused you to post your question.




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Kamis, 29 Agustus 2013

Is it common to ride bicycle even in cold seasons in Burnaby/Vancouver?

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cherry ber


I am going to live in Burnaby. Is it safe and common to ride bike in December, January and February? are there bike trails everywhere in Burnaby for students?

And where in Burnbay you recommend for buying a good bicycle (prefarably with reasonable price too).



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It's not uncommon for people to ride all winter. I ride my bike almost every day, winter included. The biggest challenge is staying dry enough for it to be comfortable. I have a set up I use that keeps me completely dry from the rain, and dry from sweat if my ride is under about 20 minutes.

For the best deal on buying a QUALITY bicycle, I'd recommend heading into Vancouver to the Mountain Equipment Coop. You can go to Zellers and such stores like that, but if you're going to ride regularly, especially in winter, you'll end up spending far more in repairs and have a less enjoyable bicycle than if you just get a good one to begin with. You can't afford a cheap bike. If you want to get a bike in Burnaby only, check out The Bike Doctor near Metrotown. You'd have the advantage of having your dealer closer by for repairs and such. But they'll service your bike anyways if you buy it from somewhere else, of course. MEC is probably the most affordable though for the quality. This is a great time of the year to buying a bike from anywhere mind you as most places offer big discounts on bikes in the fall and winter.

For safety, I would say it is safe if you have a good setup and you ride in a safe manner. If you've been a vehicle driver in the past, that will help as you'll be able to better anticipate traffic flows, etc. Stay on the roads and off sidewalks as vehicles in intersections don't look to the sidewalks for traffic (as you are on your bike.) Unless of course you find a good pathway off the road entirely. Ride in a straight line, don't swerve to the right every time there's a space between cars. It is safer to go straight so cars can anticipate where you are and avoid hitting you. Keep a safe distance from parked cars as drivers will occasionally open their doors without looking. Riding into a door could be devastating with a neck or knee injury. If you stay far enough away, this won't be an issue. Let the driver wait to pass you when it's safe rather than putting yourself too close to the cars. Move to quieter side streets if this is an issue. Follow the link down below for good bicycle route maps around the lower mainland. You can get small, foldable credit card size maps from bike stores with maps of the area. Also a mirror that attaches to the end of your handle bar is really great for comfort and safety. Seeing the cars approach you and you can glance just to make sure they're giving you enough room, (they almost always do.)

Be well lit up. I would recommend having a good bright white light for the front. (don't go for cheap here. minimum $35-$40 at a small dealer, or minimum $25 at MEC.) Get a good bright red rear light too. White in the front, red in the back. Using other colours at either end can trick a dozy driver into thinking you're heading away from them if you had a red light in the front for instance. Change the batteries often enough to avoid having them dim on you making you less visible on the road.

Get a good reflective, bright waterproof jacket. Wear a helmet of course.



Here are some tips for having your ride on the rainy days be more comfortable.

Boot/shoe covers that are wonderful for keeping your feet dry while riding. Waterproof pants of course. I don't bother with the waterproof/breathable pants for riding as they're not as durable as the waterproof/non-breathable pants and the WP/B ones will lose their breathability anyways unless you treat them regularly. Legs don't sweat too much anyways, compared to the upper body anyways, which is why I recommend getting waterproof breathable for a jacket. I've found the thicker/more-expensive waterproof materials in the jacket to be better at keeping the rain out and getting the moisture out (ie, simply being able to stay dry.)

The hands are another thing to keep dry. Most gloves aren't so great at this. If you get a waterproof breathable, fingerless outer mitt, which is designed as an outerlayer for snowsports, I've found that they work really well at keeping my hands dry in winter rain. The lack of the fingers isn't really a big deal at all on the bike as you can get all four fingers to the breaks in a split second anyways - faster than a foot to a brake pedal in a car.

Another huge way to keep comfortable on the bike is to get the quick-drying synthetic shirts. If you're not familiar with them, they're quite thin and they only hold like 10% of their weight in water (sweat) and a regular cotton shirt will hold like about 400 or 500% of its weight. They way you'll notice this is by feeling dry out there even when you've been sweating a bunch. In the days before these shirts were available, I'd go around running errands and such and feel kind of icky from wearing a sweaty shirt for much of the day. Now I don't feel it at all. Just comfort. These shirts are expensive most places you go, like up to about $50, unless you go to MEC, they start at about $8 last I checked, with decent quality. The long sleeved ones are

do you have to wear a helmet while rollerblading in Vancouver?




wtfisthis





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Hi

No.....just when you ride a bike. Although that is never enforced.

The police are far to busy to stop everyone not wearing a helmet when they bike.




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What do you do when you get extremely bored?

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Aspiring M


When you get extremely bored, how do you deal with it? Or what do you do?


Answer
248 ways to annoy people
1. Specify that your drive-thru order is "to go."

2. If you have a glass eye, tap on it occasionally with your pen while talking to others.

3. Start each meal by conspicuously licking all your food, and announce that this is so no one will "swipe your grub."

4.Name your dog "Dog."

5. Insist on keeping your car windshield wipers running in all weather conditions "to keep them tuned up."

6. Reply to everything someone says with "that's what you think."

7. Claim that you must always wear a bicycle helmet as part of your "astronaut training."

8. Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying everything they touch with a can of Lysol.

9. Make beeping noises when a large person backs up.

10. Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.

11. Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you "like it that way."

12. Tell 1-800 operators they sound gay and ask for a date.

13. Sew anti-theft detector strips into people's backpacks.

14. Hide dairy products in inaccessible places.

15. Order a side of pork rinds with your fillet mignon.

16. Change channels five minutes before the end of every show.

17. Tape pieces of "Sweating to the Oldies" over climatic parts of rental movies.

18. Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complimentary mints by the cash register.

19. Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets.

20. Repeat everything someone says as a question.

21. Write "X - BURIED TREASURE" in random spots on all of someone's road maps.

22. Inform everyone you meet of your personal Kennedy assassination, UFO, and OJ Simpson conspiracy theories.

23. Repeat the following conversation a dozen times: "Do you hear that?", "What?", "Never mind, it's gone now."

24. Light road flares on a birthday cake.

25. Wander around a restaurant, asking other diners for their parsley.

26. At the Laundromat, use one dryer for each of your socks.

27. Stand over someone's shoulder, mumbling as they read.

28. Ask people what gender they are.

29. Lick the filling out of all the Oreos, and place the cookie parts back in the tray.

30. While making presentations, occasionally bob your head like a parakeet.

31. Lie obviously about trivial things such as the time of day.

32. Leave your Christmas lights up and lit until September.

33. Change your name to "John Aaaaasmith" for the great glory of being first in the phone book. Claim it's a Hawaiian name, and demand that people pronounce each "a."

34. Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.

35. Chew on pens that you've borrowed.

36. Wear a lot of cologne.

37. Listen to 33RPM records at 45RPM speed, and claim the faster speed is necessary because of your "superior mental processing."

38. Sing along at the opera.

39. Mow your lawn with scissors.

40. At a golf tournament, chant "swing-batabatabata-suhwing-batter!"

41. Ask the waitress for an extra seat for your "imaginary friend."

42. Go to a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn't rhyme.

43. Ask your co-workers mysterious questions and then scribble their answers in a notebook. Mutter something about "psychological profiles."

44. Select the same song on the jukebox fifty times.

45. Construct elaborate "crop circles" in your front lawn.

46. Make appointments for the 31st of September.

47. Invite lots of people to other people's parties.

How is streamlining used in sports and transport?




SweetCupca


I need 5 examples of streamlining in sports, and 5 in transport.
I need it right now. It's my homework and I already have a few examples, but I need more - I can't find much on google. (maybe Im blind LOL) thanks



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Streamlining reduces the amount of energy that is wasted by overcoming wind drag and trailing wind turbulence. It attempts to cause air to move smoothly around an object moving at speed. Trailing edges, air foils, and smooth surfaces are some of the things used to achieve greater efficiency.

In sports, athletes such as bicyclists, speed skaters, and downhill skiers choose the shape of their helmets and the smoothness of their skin or outfit to travel faster. They may also choose specially shaped fairings for sports equipment they may ride, such as bicycles or bobsleds. Golfers have grooves in the club head to allow air to pass quickly during the stroke and the golf ball is dimpled to give it special aerodynamic properties. Swimmers strive for smooth skin and tight swimsuits and caps to achieve a streamlined body, they also swim in such a way as to lessen drag as they move through the water. Skydivers strive for the opposite of streamlining, they purposely wear baggy jumpsuits to create extra drag as they fall before they deploy the chute.

Transportation vehicles use the same principles to lessen the effects of air drag and trailing turbulence, but on a larger scale. Bullet nose trains, rear end spoilers on cars, the shape of fairings on motorcycles, the shape of boat and submarine hulls, and the shape of wings on air planes would be examples.

The blobby design of recent cars is touted as being aerodynamic (streamlined), but the rounded rear creates enough turbulence to cancel out any benefit of the rounded front, so I would stay away from these as an example. Also, it may be debated if some newer energy efficient technologies such as electromagnetic trains should be included in the definition of streamlining since the energy efficient technology does not rely on the physical shape of the train to overcome inertial drag.

Good Luck!




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What style helmet for a child doing western pleasure with a morgan horse? ?

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J & R Sequ


Just for local pony club and 4h fair type showing. What is the typical helmet for young riders. Velveteen is more english isn't it? The shiny bicycle helmet looking ones don't look like they are for shows at all.
I know I see little boys with just a cowboy hat alot but I really want to be safer than that.



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You can get one like this....
http://www.dailyequine.com/horsesaddleshop/western-helmet.jpg
they're stylish and safe :)
you can look on ebay for a cheaper used one
or get a more expensive new one from statelinetack.com, jeffersequine.com, countrysupply.com, etc.

Good luck!

Name some good bicycle helmets for kids 9-15 yrs and why are they so good?




mark_hensl


Is their any additional padding that a child should have on their little bodies, or will the helmet suffice?
Thanks.

P.S. is it a national law that parents must wear a helmet? If so what do you where and why? Any other pads? Thanks.



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All Wal*Mart helmets or other chain / low cost store helmets have passed safety standards in the U.S. That's why thaey can be sold here...

So.. anything you buy will meet the same standards... Expensive or cheap.

Buy something that your child likes (color / graphics), otherwise they will fight wearing it...

The bigger the vents, the cooler they are.. probably not a critical thing for a child sitting in a bike seat not doing any strenuous exercise, but once your 9 to 15 year old is doing the hard work of pedaling, then a cooler helmet will be nice.

Expensive helmets are usually lighter, and have bigger vents... That's where the differences are... Not in the amount of protection they offer.

My state does not have a helmet law (bicycles or motorcycles). so there is nothing "National".. your state may have specific helmet laws.. you need to check on that.

BMX helmets give the illusion of offering more protection.. it may be more than an illusion though. They cover more of the skull. They are more like a hockey helmet... They have a higher "cool" factor than a regular bike helmet... since they are also used by the skateboard gang.. They may be a bit heavier though.

Fingerless gloves with padding in the palms are the only other riding item I would suggest...




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What is a good motorcycle for a new rider?

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Peter


I am looking to buy a motorcycle soon, I am currently looking at the Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2010(ish)

I know there are bikes that are cheaper, all the way down to some glorified scooter I found for $1400 but is it worth going cheap cheap or is quality the best choice here, I have read that the 250 is good starter bike.

Would also love any help in locating some lower cost riding gear such as helmet jacket etc :)



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I'm 17 years old and I got a 2012 ninja 250 about April last year and I love it its an amazing bike for getting around town! But where u run into a problem is on the freeway if u want to take trips. You get blown around quite a bit and it doesn't have great passing power. Right now I'm looking for a 600 cause I need more power for trips with my dad but for a beginner bike and around town this bike is amazing! It looks great and it gets great mpg. This bike is the best beginner bike out there!

How do I bicycle 20m to work (efficiently) and stay work-friendly?




Eric


I live in Clearwater, FL and want to bike 20 miles to Tampa, FL, to work and back. I need to carry a backpack (with a laptop) and nothing else.

1. What sort of setup (bicycle type, features, helmet, etc) would make my trip most-efficient?

2. What should I bring and how should I dress to stay work-friendly? I normally wear dress pants (no jeans) and a short-sleeved collar shirt or dress shirt.
Thanks, Old Hippie! That all makes perfect sense. As an edit, when I said, "I need to carry a backpack... and nothing else," I meant (to actually do my work) I only need my backpack/laptop.

Also I don't know of any bicycle stations. Tampa Bay isn't the most bicycle-friendly city for commuting. To combat that, I have a secure place to keep it at my office.



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You'll need more than a back pack. You'll need a bike with a rear rack, panniers (saddle bags) and fenders. You'll need to temporarily stash your work clothes in those panniers & wear cycling specific clothing that will "wick away" sweat - perspiration.
http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/

You may also want to take along a small towel to dry off, antiperspirant & cologne. Change clothes when you get to work. The bike should look something like this...
http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/OldHippie_01/2012%20Giant%20Defy%205/100_0336.jpg

You'll need a good, well ventilated helmet, like this...
http://www.giro.com/us_en/products/men/helmets/rift.html
And a helmet mirror...
http://www.safezonemirror.com/index.html

Take classes in cycling safety from these people...
https://cyclingsavvy.org/contact-us/southeast-region-contact-form/

See if Tampa has a "bicycle station" such as we have in St. Louis, complete with a safe place to lock up the bike, showers, lockers & a bike shop right next door.
http://trailnet.org/downtown-bicycle-station




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BIKE FOR 270LB WOMAN?

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Jennifer


I want to begin riding a bike around everywhere as an exercise. maybe 1 hr a day. i weight 270 and want to make sure I get a bike that supports me well. maybe take it up hiking hills on the weekends as well. so I need a GOOD but AFORDABLE bike, maybe cute? but thats the least of my worries. I was looking at this one


http://www.walmart.com/ip/26-L-Karaoke-cruiser-comfort-bike-model-26730-white/12509652#ProductDetail

but it doesnt show weight limit. any opinions?

Thank you

also, what other gear besides helmets are necessary to wear (like its illegal if you dont wear it) I haven't been bicycling since I was a kid so I dont know anything! Fill me in! lol all I heard is that it's good exrcise. I loved riding bikes when I was a kid!



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That bike won't be much fun to ride on any kind of a hill. It is a heavy, single speed cruiser, suitable for leisurely rides on flat roads. If you are planning to ride your bike for exercise this may not be the best choice. Bikes in this price range are not going to be good quality. On the plus side, the bike should have no trouble supporting your weight, and the simple drive system should not be too trouble prone. The bike is simple enough that assembly will not be too bad, often a big problem with bikes sold in Walmart. Odds are this bike won't last you very long before things start to wear out. At this low a price a lot of corners have to be cut to produce a bike.

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InternetHo


Things you have to do at a gas station.

1. Stand by a gas pump and when someone approaches, scream "Kid get off my lawn!"
2. Stand by a gas pump and when a car pulls up yell "How may I take your order" in a bad accent, and then say "Would you like fries with that?"
3. Stay at the gas pump for an hour, and if someone honks, get out of your car and act "mental".
4. Park your car in front of a pump, and run off, hiding in the bushes. If someone honks, slowly walk to your car. Once there; give the people behind you the finger, and just sit in your car. If they honk again; get out and fill your car, like nothing ever happened
5. Act like a foreign gas attendant. (Especially in places where you fill your own car :P)
6. Knock on everyone's car windows, making sure they roll them down, after they're rolled down, ask;"Leaded or unleaded Sir/Ma'am"
7. If the gas station only has one other car, honk, and pretend your didn't do it.
8. Honk continuously for a minute.
9. Get out of your car and act like a hobo, asking for money from everyone.
10. If you have a nice car; park in front of a pump and sit in your car, with your windows down. When someone approaches, say "Money for the poor?"



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I love lists like these. Here are 30 things to do at wallmart:

1. Get 24 boxes of condoms & randomly put them in people's carts
when they aren't looking.
2. Set all the alarm clocks in housewares to go off at 5 minute
intervals.
3. Make a trail of tomato juice on the floor to the rest rooms.
4. Walk up to an employee and tell him/her in an official tone,
"Code 3 in housewares," and see what happens.
5. Go to the Service Desk and ask to put a bag of M&M's on lay
away.
6. Move a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. Set up a tent in the camping department and tell other shoppers you'll invite them in only if they bring pillows from the bedding department.
8. When a clerk asks if they can help you, begin to cry and ask,
"Why can't you people just leave me alone?"\
9. go up to one of the cameras they have on display and us it as a mirror and start picking your nose.
10. While handling guns in the hunting department ask the clerk if he knows where the antidepressants are.
11. Dart around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the
theme from "Mission Impossible."
12. In the auto department, practice your Madonna look using
different size funnels.
13. Hide in the clothing rack and when people browse through say,
"PICK ME! PICK ME!"
14. When an announcement comes over the loud speaker, assume the
fetal position and scream, "NO! NO! It's those voices again."
and last but not least,
15. Go into a fitting room and yell loudly, "Hey! We're out of
toilet paper in here!"
16.While walking through the clothing department, ask yourself
loud enough for all to hear, "Who buys this crap anyway?!"
17.Ride a display bicycle through the store; claim you are
taking it for a test drive.
18.Follow people through the aisles, staying about 5 feet
behind them. Do this until they leave the store.
19.Test the fishing rods and see what you can catch from other
aisles.
20.Hold indoor shopping cart races.
21.Attempt to fit into very large gym bags.
or Attempt to fit others into very large gym bags against their will.
22.Two words: Marco Polo.
23.Relax in the patio furniture drinking beer until you get kicked out.
24.Start playing football and see how many people will join.
25.Stand in front of the WalMart greeter and say "Welcome to WalMart" before the greeter can.
26.Have a long conversation with the greeter so that he/she cannot greet customers entering the store or give them a shopping cart.
27.Roll a tire down the aisle and chase after it.
28.Go to the auto department and get a few jugs of antifreeze, put them in the freezers in the grocery department.
29.Put on a baseball helmet backwards, a hunting vest, a big stuffed bear under one arm and a pool cue. Tiptoe in and out of isles and yell "BANG" while pointing the pool cue at customers and employees, then jump into an isle where they can't see you. or Commando crawl through isles doing the same thing, but roll off into other isles and crawl away as fast as possible.
30. Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift-wrap.




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Miss Kimbe


I am think of buying a adult tricycle to help me walk my dogs long distances. I've seen some on line but they all seem pretty expensive. I don't want to buy it and then still not be able to ride a bike.
I am think of buying a adult tricycle to help me walk my dogs long distances. Since I have bad knees. I had an accident and the doctor said it would have been better to have broken my leg. I've seen some on line but they all seem pretty expensive. I don't want to buy it and then still not be able to ride a bike
I am think of buying a adult tricycle to help me walk my dogs long distances. Since I have bad knees. I had an accident and the doctor said it would have been better to have broken my leg. I've seen some on line but they all seem pretty expensive. I don't want to buy it and then still not be able to ride a bike



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My cousin gave me one when his company quit using them for messages and light transport within their plant. But he gave it to me on condition that I buy a helmet and never ride without it. I picked up a pretty shiny blue one at Goodwill for not much.

They are easy to ride. They do take some getting used to though. You need to practice in your driveway or other safe place before you take it on the road. The reason they seem awkward at first is because anyone who knows how to ride a bicycle will notice the very different balance feel especially in the turns.

I too have bad knees and my rheumatologist (arthritis doctor) has told me not to ride it as it puts too much strain on my knees (don't always do what I'm told). So you may want to check with your doctor before buying one.

I have two dogs and the basket on the back is just right for carrying my little terrier when his short legs get tired. The problem is with the other dog. She is a beautiful all white German Shepherd weighing about 85 pounds. With her on a leash, if she decides to go too far out to the side she can overbalance me and cause me to tip. Haven't completely resolved that yet.

There is the dork factor. Be ready for people to stare and possibly assume you are mentally challenged.

They are expensive but if you surf the net a bit you may be able to find a used one for sale.

How to reduce the chance of getting hurt on a motorcycle?




bahlorm


Just got my first motorcycle. Lets face it eventually, a crash will happen. I have had dirt bikes as a kid and luckily walked away from every crash I had. Being on pavement though it is a little harder than mud or dirt. Is there anything made to help protect riding on a motorcycle?
Got a full faced helmet already that's a given, but what about arms, legs, and mid section to reduce broken bones and road rash?



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When you ride, assume that every car, truck ,bicycle, bird, dog, cat and little old lady will pull out in front of you and be prepared to react




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How much does a ticket for not wearing a bicycle helmet cost in california?

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Kasra


I'm 14 and i recently got a ticket for not wearing a bicycle helmet and i have no clue on what to do. The cop didn't give me clear instructions. I heard him say that the fine is $150 but that sounds like way too much. I've heard its $25 but i'm not sure. Does anyone know the price and does anyone know what i have to do cuz i have no idea. This is also my first one.


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dude i just went to court the other day for not wearing a bicycle helmet. im 18, but when i got it two months ago i was 17. if this is the first ticket you got just go to court (an hour before the given time cause the line is a bitch) and plead guilty and they'll let you off with a warning, next time you get a ticket you'll have to pay the fine, about $20-30 me thinks

What is the best kind of bicycle helmet?




moorfr


I am in the market for a bicycle helmet. I am a casual cyclist...I just have a mountain bike that I don't ride too often, so it doesn't have to be a "professional" one. I just want something comfortable with excellent protection and something that has adequate ventilation. Can anyone recommend a good helmet for someone like myself?


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You should be able to get a good quality helmet for $40. I would look for one with the foam molded into the shell. They hold up a little better. Most helmets are well vented . THey also should have a retention system.

The most import is fit. Go to a bike shop and try several models on. They should stay in place fairly well if you shake your head without the chin strap tightened. If you feel a pressure point, you may want to look for something else. It will get very annoying after a couple of hours in the saddle.

The Giro Transfer goes for under $30-$40 i in molded, has a retention system and is well vented. I am sure there are other comparable ones. But a comparable Bell or other branded helmet should have similar features for about the same price. Just buy the one that is most comfortable.




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I have a really weird problem with people touching my neck. I don't like it when people touch my neck. I start to cringe, pull away, and I suddenly feel scared, nervous and violated. My body temperate also starts to feel like it raises and I begin to sweat a little because I feel so uncomfortable when my neck is touched. I have the same reaction if anyone just hovers over my neck. I don't like any sort of contact from others with my neck. The only person I allow to touch my neck and don't mind touching my neck is myself.

Is this a sort of phobia? An insecurity, maybe? I mean, I am insecure about myself in general. About my gender, being 17, my goofiness, my looks, how I do things, the way I look at things, etc. I'm insecure about pretty much everything about myself. I'm also a bit of a loner, I'm shy, don't really talk much in public, I get about average grades, I'm not very popular, I don't have much luck with getting a guy that I like (only ever had one, and he didn't like being seen with me in public because I was considered the weird kid), I read a lot, I watch a lot of science lectures and debates, and I don't have many friends. I didn't use to feel this uncomfortable with my neck being touched, so somewhere along the lines, something happened to make me feel uncomfortable with it being touched.

So, are there any phobias about the neck being touched, or do you think it is solely just an insecurity issue? I'm really thinking it's an insecurity issue based on what I've said about myself above, but I'm just curious as to what others think.



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I always thought this was something I've had to suffer by myself alone.
I get EXTREMELY uncomfortable when my neck is touched by an object (such as a bicycle helmet) or another person. I react in the same way you do.

Like you, I am very insecure. However many of my peers believe I am very strong and stable due to my difficulty of myself emotionally. I am a brooding introvert. I get decent grades. I am not popular. I also love to read about science, how things work, philosophy, political debates, psychology et cetera. I have many 'common acquaintances' however I do not have very many friends. I can't seem to find someone I can relate to and I always seem to keep people at a distance (hence why I don't give people many intimate opportunities).

So yes, we are very similar and I cringe to the thought of my neck being touched.

Helmet or no helmet, I'm i OK?? ( re-visit question)?




carmasterz


when riding my bicycle i always see some people wearing helmets, and some do not. I personally do not wear a helmet.
background
i learned to ride a bike when i was around 4 yrs old. i wore a helmet of course till i was like 10. im 15 now and i don't remember wearing a helmet for a long time , and i have not fallen on my bike ever i think. the only times i do fall is when im walking the bike lol.

main question
i have noticed that people who wear helmets crash more frequently, its like in their sub-conscious they fear falling so they make mistakes, or that they think the helmet will protect them so they ride carelessly.
Personally i don't care if i fall and get hurt, i ride like a pretty fast but i ride logically (not cutting people off , or riding on the road....most of the time). yes i get into close calls but its cuz drivers seem to forget to use their signals of something. i cant read their mind. i know i am getting better
I'm a pretty good biker, i guess. My biking manner is good. I always stop at intersection. I look for cars when turning or crossing about 5 time each direction, when im crossing a road , i try not to out bike the cars perpendicular to me, i just wait a long time till there is a large gap.But when im on the sidewalks its a different story, i try to go as fast as i can.
i know when to brake and how/when to turn....all aggressively jk.

more background
im about 5'7, weight like 180lbs. and im practically 16 now.
i believe i weight so much is because i have massive thighs. i swear each of my thighs is like 30lbs.and that 30lbs is from biking. when im biking of "flexing" they turn into a solid......mass or whatever, but when im not flexing they are all flabby?





i was just wondering if you guys/girls wear a helmets, if you do why? and if you dont why?

do u guy think im ok?



Details
guys I'm not talking about motorcycles.....I'm talking about riding a bike
if i was riding a motorcycle i would wear a helmet and all of my gear, but for a bicycle im going like what 20-30 mph at most
so its safer for me to ride a bike on the road, than riding on the sidewalk?



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There has been much debate over the years as to whether helmets are effective. Of course, if your state has mandated helmets, you have no choice in the matter.

They can protect your head from an impact - under certain circumstances. As long as you're about 4' tall and riding at less than 12mph, they should be effective. Most of us are not less than 4' tall.

They also enlarge the area your head takes up and can actually create the impact themselves.

Perhaps the most damning information is that in places where they have been mandated, cycle use has dropped instantly and savagely. The estimated benefits of wearing the helmet are vastly outweighed by the additional burdens placed on healthcare systems due to obesity and lack-of-exercise-related illnesses.

You probably guessed that I don't wear one, and they're not mandatory here in England.

However, cycling on the sidewalk IS illegal - get yourself some road sense and you'll be a better cyclist.




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I hate to sound vain,but...does anyone know of a bicycle helmet that is low profile, functional, AND cute?

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Well, if you like the skate helmet styling, you should check out the Giro Makai or Flak helmets....they're cheap ($20 to $40) and they come in some "girl" colors, too. They look pretty cool....I have two of them (in non-girl colors) that I use for urban riding. There are lots of other skate lids from several manufacturers.....lots of colors and designs on them, too. Check www.jensonusa.com or www.danscomp.com for choices.

If you want a regular helmet, the Bell Metro and Giro Xen are cool and seem to fit your desires. The Xen is expensive, but worth it.....you can find model year closeouts for $60 to $90 but the normal price is around $120.


EDIT: Ok, now those Nutcase helmets in the post below mine are just COOL! The correct link is www.nutcasehelmets.com .....and I'm glad he shared that company! :o)

I want to get a moped for my 16th birthday (how & what to do)?




maiashimer


I'm thinking about asking my parents for a moped my birthday next month. Here's a little information about me:
a) I'm going to be 16
b) I have a driver's permit
c) I am about 5' tall and 100 lbs
My first issue is that I really don't know much about mopeds. The reason I prefer it to a scooter is because in my state, it is considered a bicycle if it is at least 2 horsepower and have a top speed no more than 30 mph, which means you don't need to buy insurance, have a motorcycle license or wear a helmet (though I think I would anyway). It's embarrassing to say, but I really don't know much about horsepower. I know my dad knows quite a bit more than me but if you know about mopeds and scooters (especially if you own one), and have any personal suggestions, I would love to hear them :)
Of course I would like a cheaper moped, though I definitely don't want to sacrifice too much quality for price. I don't know how long I would want to keep it, and I know a lot of people don't keep cheap mopeds and scooters once they get old. I definitely don't want anything that could fall apart too easily, though on the base & island (Kaneohe, Oahu) speeds are generally pretty low. I think the highest speed limit on base is like 35 mph.
So, would you recommend I get a new or used one, for any reason?
What might be a good type, or even specific model for me?
If you're a Hawaii resident, do you have any suggestion for me at all, including about license & shops?
I would even like to hear if you have any reasons against getting one, including safety concerns; I would still like to hear it. My dad said of course he's a little hesitant because even though he trusts me and thinks I'm responsible, there's always risk, especially because other drivers often don't watch for smaller vehicles. It might be safer here, though, than some places like L.A., where less people ride mopeds and have higher speed limits, and more lanes and more lane-changing.
Thank you so much for all answers, especially since my question was so long!!!



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im 41 6 foot n i just bought 1...i love it it gets 100 miles a gallon on most mopeds in there profile it will say 30mph restricted. that means it can go faster but by law a moped can only go 30mph. this is what i did i went on the net n found the best moped for the $ not a deal but a a really nice bike w/the best value n that was ' the buddy" made by "GENUINE"the bike looks nice not wimpy n the tires are big which helps alot on dirt roads. the helmet fits right under the seat n get 100miles a gallon. so i had it for 2 weeks n paid $100.00 to get it unrestricted not only to go faster but it safer. its makes it safer bc sometimes you cant tell if a car can see you or not so ether you want 2 get out of there way or drive next to the car that there waiting for.there alot of fun but you got 2 be careful of other cars goodluck




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101 Ways To Annoy People
1. Sing the Batman theme incessantly.

2. In the memo field of all your checks, write "for sensual massage."

3. Specify that your drive-through order is "to go."

4. Learn Morse code, and have conversations with friends in public consisting entirely of "Beeeep Bip Bip Beeep Bip..."

5. If you have a glass eye, tap on it occasionally with your pen while talking to others.

6. Amuse yourself for endless hours by hooking a camcorder to your TV and then pointing it at the screen. <

7. Speak only in a "robot" voice.

8. Push all the flat Lego pieces together tightly.

9. Start each meal by conspicuously licking all your food, and announce that this is so no one will "swipe your grub".

10. Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17 inch paper, 98 copies.

11. Stomp on little plastic ketchup packets.

12. Sniffle incessantly.

13. Leave your turn signal on for fifty miles.

14. Name your dog "Dog." 15. Insist on keeping your car windshield wipers running in all weather conditions "to keep them tuned up."

16. Reply to everything someone says with "that's what YOU think."

17. Claim that you must always wear a bicycle helmet as part of your "astronaut training."

18. Declare your apartment an independent nation, and sue your neighbors upstairs for "violating your airspace".

19. Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a "real hoot."

20. Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying everything they touch with Lysol.

21. Practice making fax and modem noises.

22. Highlight irrelevant information in scientific papers and "cc:" them to your boss.

23. Make beeping noises when a large person backs up.

24. Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance.

25. Erect an elaborate network of ropes in your backyard, and tell the neighbors you are a "spider person."

26. Finish all your sentences with the words "in accordance with the prophesy."

27. Wear a special hip holster for your
remote control.

28. Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.

29. Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears.

30. Disassemble your pen and "accidentally" flip the ink cartridge across the room.

31. Give a play-by-play account of a persons every action in a nasal Howard Cosell voice.

32. Holler random numbers while someone is counting.

33. Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you "like it that way."

34. Drum on every available surface.

35. Staple papers in the middle of the page.

36. Ask 1-800 operators for dates.

37. Produce a rental video consisting entirely of dire FBI copyright warnings.

38. Sew anti-theft detector strips
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39. Hide dairy products in inaccessible places.

40. Write the surprise ending to a novel on its first page.

41. Set alarms for random times.

42. Order a side of pork rinds with your filet mignon.

43. Instead of Gallo, serve Night Train next Thanksgiving.

44. Publicly investigate just how slowly you can make a "croaking" noise.

45. Honk and wave to strangers.

46. Dress only in clothes colored Hunters Orange.

47. Change channels five minutes before the end of every show.

48. Tape pieces of "Sweating to the Oldies" over climactic parts of rental movies.

49. Wear your pants backwards.

50. Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complimentary mints by the cash register.

51. Begin all your sentences with "ooh la la!"

52. ONLY TYPE IN UPPERCASE.

53. only type in lowercase.

54. dont use any punctuation either

55. Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets.

56. Pay for your dinner with pennies.

57. Tie jingle bells to all your clothes.

58. Repeat everything someone says, as a question.

59. Write "X - BURIED TREASURE" in random spots on all of someone's roadmaps.

60. Inform everyone you meet of your personal Kennedy assassination/UFO/ O.J Simpson conspiracy theories.

61. Repeat the following conversation a dozen times: "Do you hear that?" "What?" "Never mind, its gone now."

62. Light road flares on a birthday cake.

63. Wander around a restaurant, asking other diners for their parsley.

64. Leave tips in Bolivian currency.

65. Demand that everyone address you as "Conquistador."

66. At the laundromat, use one dryer for each of your socks.

67. When Christmas caroling, sing "Jingle Bells, Batman smells" until physically restrained.

68. Wear a cape that says "Magnificent One."

69. As much as possible, skip rather than walk.

70. Stand over someone's shoulder, mumbling, as they read.

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Only the people who have the patience to read a have written list...

By the way, heres the other half.

71. Pretend your computer's mouse is a CB radio, and talk to it.

72. Try playing the William Tell Overture by tapping on the bottom of your chin. When nearly done, announce "no, wait, I messed it up," and repeat.

73. Drive half a block.

74. Inform others that they exist only in your imagination.

75. Ask people what gender they are.

76. Lick the filling out of all the Oreos, and place the cookie parts back.

77. Cultivate a Norwegian accent. If Norwegian, affect a Southern drawl.

78. Routinely handcuff yourself to furniture, informing the curious that you don't want to fall off "in case the big one comes".

79. Deliberately hum songs that will remain lodged in co-workers brains, such as "Feliz Navidad", the Archies "Sugar" or the Mr. Rogers theme song.

80. While making presentations, occasionally bob your head. like a parakeet.

81. Lie obviously about trivial things such as the time of day.

82. Leave your Christmas lights up and lit until September.

83. Change your name to "AaJohn Aaaaasmith" for the great glory of being first in the phone book. Claim it's a Hawaiian name, and demand that people pronounce each "a."

84. Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.

85. Chew on pens that you've borrowed.

86. Wear a LOT of cologne.

87. Listen to 33rpm records at 45rpm speed, and claim the faster speed is necessary because of your "superior mental processing."

88. Sing along at the opera.

89. Mow your lawn with scissors.

90. At a golf tournament, chant "swing-batabatabata-suhWING-batter!"

91. Ask the waitress for an extra seat for your "imaginary friend."

92. Go to a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn't rhyme.

93. Ask your co-workers mysterious questions, and then scribble their answers in a notebook. Mutter something
about "psychological profiles."

94. Stare at static on the TV and claim you can see a "magic picture."

95. Select the same song on the jukebox fifty times.

96. Never make eye contact.

97. Never break eye contact.

98. Construct elaborate "crop circles" in your front lawn.

99. Construct your own pretend "tricorder," and "scan" people with it, announcing the results.

100. Make appointments for the 31st of September.

101. Invite lots of people to other people's parties.

whoever tells the bestest and alot of jokes get chosen best answers you could copy and paste from websites?




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Answer
the blonde wanted to prove that blonde's are NOT stupid so she decited to memorize all the capitals of the us so she did a few days later she heard a man talking about how dumb blonde's are
the blounde was affendid she walked up to the man and taped him on the sholder and said sir i heard u talking about how dumb blonde's are well i am a blonde and i am not dumb I have memorized the capitals of america he said okay and asked her whats the capital of Montana she looked at him waited for a secound and told the man "M" .



A group of girlfriends is on vacation when they see a 5-story hotel with a sign that reads: "For Women Only." Since they are without their boyfriends and husbands, they decide to go in.

The bouncer, a very attractive guy, explains to them how it works. "We have 5 floors. Go up floor by floor, and once you find what you are looking for, you can stay there. It's easy to decide since each floor has a sign telling you what's inside."

So they start going up and on the first floor the sign reads: "All the men on this floor are short and plain." The friends laugh and without hesitation move on to the next floor.

The sign on the second floor reads: "All the men here are short and handsome." Still, this isn't good enough, so the friends continue on up.

They reach the third floor and the sign reads: "All the men here are tall and plain."

They still want to do better, and so, knowing there are still two floors left, they continued on up.

On the fourth floor, the sign is perfect: "All the men here are tall and handsome." The women get all excited and are going in when they realize that there is still one floor left. Wondering what they are missing, they head on up to the fifth floor.

There they find a sign that reads: "There are no men here. This floor was built only to prove that there is no way to please a woman."


















101 Ways To Annoy People
1. Sing the Batman theme incessantly.

2. In the memo field of all your checks, write "for sensual massage."

3. Specify that your drive-through order is "to go."

4. Learn Morse code, and have conversations with friends in public consisting entirely of "Beeeep Bip Bip Beeep Bip..."

5. If you have a glass eye, tap on it occasionally with your pen while talking to others.

6. Amuse yourself for endless hours by hooking a camcorder to your TV and then pointing it at the screen. <

7. Speak only in a "robot" voice.

8. Push all the flat Lego pieces together tightly.

9. Start each meal by conspicuously licking all your food, and announce that this is so no one will "swipe your grub".

10. Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17 inch paper, 98 copies.

11. Stomp on little plastic ketchup packets.

12. Sniffle incessantly.

13. Leave your turn signal on for fifty miles.

14. Name your dog "Dog." 15. Insist on keeping your car windshield wipers running in all weather conditions "to keep them tuned up."

16. Reply to everything someone says with "that's what YOU think."

17. Claim that you must always wear a bicycle helmet as part of your "astronaut training."

18. Declare your apartment an independent nation, and sue your neighbors upstairs for "violating your airspace".

19. Forget the punchline to a long joke, but assure the listener it was a "real hoot."

20. Follow a few paces behind someone, spraying everything they touch with Lysol.

21. Practice making fax and modem noises.

22. Highlight irrelevant information in scientific papers and "cc:" them to your boss.

23. Make beeping noises when a large person backs up.

24. Invent nonsense computer jargon in conversations, and see if people play along to avoid the appearance of ignorance.

25. Erect an elaborate network of ropes in your backyard, and tell the neighbors you are a "spider person."

26. Finish all your sentences with the words "in accordance with the prophesy."

27. Wear a special hip holster for your
remote control.

28. Do not add any inflection to the end of your sentences, producing awkward silences with the impression that you'll be saying more any moment.

29. Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears.

30. Disassemble your pen and "accidentally" flip the ink cartridge across the room.

31. Give a play-by-play account of a persons every action in a nasal Howard Cosell voice.

32. Holler random numbers while someone is counting.

33. Adjust the tint on your TV so that all the people are green, and insist to others that you "like it that way."

34. Drum on every available surface.

35. Staple papers in the middle of the page.

36. Ask 1-800 operators for dates.

37. Produce a rental video consisting entirely of dire FBI copyright warnings.

38. Sew anti-theft detector strips
into peoples backpacks.

39. Hide dairy products in inaccessible places.

40. Write the surprise ending to a novel on its first page.

41. Set alarms for random times.

42. Order a side of pork rinds with your filet mignon.

43. Instead of Gallo, serve Night Train next Thanksgiving.

44. Publicly investigate just how slowly you can make a "croaking" noise.

45. Honk and wave to strangers.

46. Dress only in clothes colored Hunters Orange.

47. Change channels five minutes before the end of every show.

48. Tape pieces of "Sweating to the Oldies" over climactic parts of rental movies.

49. Wear your pants backwards.

50. Decline to be seated at a restaurant, and simply eat their complimentary mints by the cash register.

51. Begin all your sentences with "ooh la la!"

52. ONLY TYPE IN UPPERCASE.

53. only type in lowercase.

54. dont use any punctuation either

55. Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and reroute whole streets.

56. Pay for your dinner with pennies.

57. Tie jingle bells to all your clothes.

58. Repeat everything someone says, as a question.

59. Write "X - BURIED TREASURE" in random spots on all of someone's roadmaps.

60. Inform everyone you meet of your personal Kennedy assassination/UFO/ O.J Simpson conspiracy theories.

61. Repeat the following conversation a dozen times: "Do you hear that?" "What?" "Never mind, its gone now."

62. Light road flares on a birthday cake.

63. Wander around a restaurant, asking other diners for their parsley.

64. Leave tips in Bolivian currency.

65. Demand that everyone address you as "Conquistador."

66. At the laundromat, use one dryer for each of your socks.

67. When Christmas caroling, sing "Jingle Bells, Batman smells" until physically restrained.

68. Wear a cape that says "Magnificent One."

69. As much as possible, skip rather than walk.

70. Stand over someone's shoulder, mumbling, as they read.

71. Pretend your computer's mouse is a CB radio, and talk to it.

72. Try playing the William Tell Overture by tapping on the bottom of your chin. When nearly done, announce "no, wait, I messed it up," and repeat.

73. Drive half a block.

74. Inform others that they exist only in your imagination.

75. Ask people what gender they are.

76. Lick the filling out of all the Oreos, and place the cookie parts back.

77. Cultivate a Norwegian accent. If Norwegian, affect a Southern drawl.

78. Routinely handcuff yourself to furniture, informing the curious that you don't want to fall off "in case the big one comes".

79. Deliberately hum songs that will remain lodged in co-workers brains, such as "Feliz Navidad", the Archies "Sugar" or the Mr. Rogers theme song.

80. While making presentations, occasionally bob your head. like a parakeet.

81. Lie obviously about trivial things such as the time of day.

82. Leave your Christmas lights up and lit until September.

83. Change your name to "AaJohn Aaaaasmith" for the great glory of being first in the phone book. Claim it's a Hawaiian name, and demand that people pronounce each "a."

84. Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.

85. Chew on pens that you've borrowed.

86. Wear a LOT of cologne.

87. Listen to 33rpm records at 45rpm speed, and claim the faster speed is necessary because of your "superior mental processing."

88. Sing along at the opera.

89. Mow your lawn with scissors.

90. At a golf tournament, chant "swing-batabatabata-suhWING-batter!"

91. Ask the waitress for an extra seat for your "imaginary friend."

92. Go to a poetry recital and ask why each poem doesn't rhyme.

93. Ask your co-workers mysterious questions, and then scribble their answers in a notebook. Mutter something
about "psychological profiles."

94. Stare at static on the TV and claim you can see a "magic picture."

95. Select the same song on the jukebox fifty times.

96. Never make eye contact.

97. Never break eye contact.

98. Construct elaborate "crop circles" in your front lawn.

99. Construct your own pretend "tricorder," and "scan" people with it, announcing the results.

100. Make appointments for the 31st of September.

101. Invite lots of people to other people's parties.




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