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    Should I explore my attic?

    I just remembered that when my parents had this house built seven years ago, an attic was made! But my father always said not to go up there because of safety reasons. Well, my parents are out of the house, so I'm thinking that I'm going to go up there and see what it's like! What do you think I...
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    Is it possible to fit a sat nav to yamaha fj1200?

    There's a company here in the US that makes mounting systems for these kinds of things, for iPods, phones, etc. (They call it a GPS here, not SatNav, But you knew that, right?). http://www.ram-mount.com/ You buy a sort of clamp that goes on your handlebars. It has a ball/socket joint, and...
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    I need help choosing a used bike.?

    Neither one really has a lot of miles. I guess I'd go for the 2004 because I don't think the difference between the two models is very much. The aftermarket exhaust would play no part in my decision, unless it was a lot louder and then I wouldn't want it. When someone puts an aftermarket...
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    Would a 1986 Suzuki Intruder be a good choice for a first motorcycle?

    Cruisers make excellent first bikes. This bike has a lot going for it. A 750 cruiser shouldn't be too hard to manage for a beginner, but it's big enough for some serious high-speed long-distance stuff if you end up wanting to do that. For $1500 you could do a lot worse. I think it all...
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    Why use brass on bicycle bells?

    Brass is easy to form so the bell might be cheaper to make even if the brass costs more than steel. Also brass makes a nice bell, it has a nice sound.
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    Why when 3 major political editors were asked "How bad the environment was for

    Certainly it's going to be a hard fought election, everyone knows that. But three editors is not a significant sample. Wherever you read this, could it be that someone asked 50 editors, then picked the 3 that said what the person wanted? The Republicans really have nothing going for them in...
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    Please define: 'Biodiversity' and 'Multiculturalism'?

    Biodiversity means a natural diversity of species. For instance, a forest has trees that shade undergrowth plants, which in turn protect the soil from animals that eat the trees. There are insects that eat dead trees and fallen leaves, converting them into mulch and natural fertilizer, and...
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    Buying a sports bike help?

    Whoah, dude! You need to use a period or a comma once in a while. If you're short, then remember you want to be able to sit on a bike and put both feet flat on the ground. Seems like this hasn't been a problem for you so far. but it's something to think about. After you take the MSF course...
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    DUCATI, looking at 2009 696 with 900 miles, 600 mile service has not been done, seller..

    It's not a big deal. Years ago, piston rings had to wear in to match the cylinder walls. You had to change the oil at 400 mi. because it was full of metal shavings from the piston rings. And while they were doing that, they'd look over the bike and see if there were any other problems...
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    I challenge the Shiz Man to a debate!?

    Come on, Shiz Man! Let's see how tough you really are.. in conversation! Shiz Man, are you a Formidable Opponent?
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    Please define: 'Biodiversity' and 'Multiculturalism'?

    Biodiversity means a natural diversity of species. For instance, a forest has trees that shade undergrowth plants, which in turn protect the soil from animals that eat the trees. There are insects that eat dead trees and fallen leaves, converting them into mulch and natural fertilizer, and...
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    Please define: 'Biodiversity' and 'Multiculturalism'?

    Biodiversity means a natural diversity of species. For instance, a forest has trees that shade undergrowth plants, which in turn protect the soil from animals that eat the trees. There are insects that eat dead trees and fallen leaves, converting them into mulch and natural fertilizer, and...
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    Why do most analysts think the federal prop 8 case is "guaranteed" to go to...

    Appeals are not a last-resort, then are a next-resort. 8^) If you aren't pleased by a decision, and you have enough money and are angry enough, you can almost always find a way to appeal the decision. In this case, though the ruling is only in effect in California, it's national politics we're...
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    Buying a sports bike help?

    Whoah, dude! You need to use a period or a comma once in a while. If you're short, then remember you want to be able to sit on a bike and put both feet flat on the ground. Seems like this hasn't been a problem for you so far. but it's something to think about. After you take the MSF course...
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    Honda Interceptor to Honda CBR600RR?

    The Interceptor and the CBR are both wonderful bikes. I remember when the Interceptor first came out, back in the 1980s, one magazine reviewer called it 'God's Own Sewing Machine'. It was 'The Bike That Does Everything Well', a mild version of a sportbike that was more general purpose. The...
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    Is "boiling" vegetables in a microwave the same health wise as steaming or...

    Steaming is the same whether it's in a microwave or in a basket steamer over a pot of boiling water. Boiling is not as good, because it leaches out some of the vitamins in the veggies, which then go into the water. Veggies that come out of the microwave looking dead and limp were cooked too...
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    Suzuki GSX-R600 vs 750?

    600cc is a racing class and I think that's why the 600 is made. The 750 has a little more power, and the place you'll notice it is in long cruises at freeway speed, the bike is a little less buzzy and noisy. The 600 would be slightly better on a twisty mountain road. I just looked it up. The...
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    Suzuki GSX-R600 vs 750?

    600cc is a racing class and I think that's why the 600 is made. The 750 has a little more power, and the place you'll notice it is in long cruises at freeway speed, the bike is a little less buzzy and noisy. The 600 would be slightly better on a twisty mountain road. I just looked it up. The...
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    Please define: 'Biodiversity' and 'Multiculturalism'?

    Biodiversity means a natural diversity of species. For instance, a forest has trees that shade undergrowth plants, which in turn protect the soil from animals that eat the trees. There are insects that eat dead trees and fallen leaves, converting them into mulch and natural fertilizer, and...
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    I am looking to buy a 2005 yamaha R1 and its broken. How much would it take to fix?

    Frankly it's impossible to tell what it would cost. You might buy it and find there was more wrong with it than you thought. You can at least check out the cost of the replacement plastic (if you plan on replacing it). Plastic is a lot more than people realize! I think the mfgrs sell the...
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