My husband was hit by a car well riding his bike to work?

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Brianna

On 7/28/2012 my husband was hit by a car that was pulling out of a neighborhood on to a busy street. My husband was riding his bike down the sidewalk and was hit by this driver. The driver who hit my husband insisted on my husband coming back to his house so that he could clean up his injury's and then he would take my husbands bike to a bike repair shop and get it all fixed up for him and give my husband a ride to work. The man then proceeded to put my husbands bike in the trunk of his car against my husbands wishes. My husband than called the police they arrived on seen. My husband called me at school I left school to go be with my husband. Told me he had been hit by a car. When I arrived he was standing there talking to police. The driver who hit my husband the went to remove my husbands bike from the trunk of his car. I then went to open the back of my jeep to put in my husbands bike I move my school equipment from the from seat to the back of the jeep. When I did this the man was very rude and mean! He than went and very forcefully grabbed my bag and was very rough with it Keep in mind I go to cosmetology school to i have all my expensive equipment in there. I started getting mad at this point and told him he needs to be care-full that I have very expensive equipment in there. He than proceed to try to shove my husbands bike in the back of my jeep I have two car seats in my jeep so you kind of gently have to maneuver it in. but he was trying to shove it in. and in his frustration he started to tell me that he is not at fault it is my husbands fault that he hit my husband that he saw my husband coming down the hill on the side walk at 50 mph (also keep in my husband has a mountain bike not a street bike) He said he did yield to my husband and it was my husbands fault that he hit him. at this point a am getting really fired up! I start to tell him if you saw my husband and yielded to him you would not have hit him! A police officer than came over because he saw us arguing and I asked the officer if he could help me put my husbands bike in to the back of me jeep. when we got the bike into my jeep the man than came over to tell me he will pay for any medical bill there are. The officer than advised me to take my husband to the hospital because my husband denied medical transport because he did not have and life threatening injury's. I than took him to the hospital after being there for about 4 hours or so and x-rays he has a hematoma on his right fore arm and an abrasion on each limb and a compression deformity vertebrae pushed basically what that is is one of his disks on his vertebrae has been pushed down and out of alignment. He now has to go see a back doctor because of it. After we left the hospital we took written statements in to the police station.

I am in the process of looking for a lawyer we are planning on talking to a lawyer and possibly suing this guy. He damaged my husbands bike my husband is now unable to get to work because his bike is damaged my husband could walk if he was in good condition to walk be that is not an option because of his injury's it is a 2 hour walk from our house to his work and I will not allow that he could take the bus be we do not have money to pay the fair. So I will be driving him to work for awhile. I how ever am not able to do this everyday as I have school and two kids I have to take to the babysitters. To get where I need to be on time everyday also.

I need help in finding a lawyer so I can get this all started! I am not going to let him get off this easy there needs to be consequences for his actions.

If you know of any good lawyers that will put there cost in our claim so that guy will have to pay our lawyer fee's and court costs?
To the second response I dont think I hit the jackpot as you put it the only thing I am worryed about is getting my husband medical bills paid and getting his bike fixed and and future medical bills there will be for the future because he know has to see a back specailist there is no way we can afford to pay out of our own pocket any medical bill let alone pay a back specalist. That is the only thing I am worryed about!
And also I have read the law for cyclists and I do not see where it says it is the law that he has to ride his bike in the street!
After reading all of these I am getting really MAD none of these have been any help!! No where in colorado law does it say you have to ride in the street if you are on a bike only if a bike lane is provided are you to ride in the street!
AND second the GUY HIT my husband head on! He hit my husband so hard and dragged him along the road that he ripped his license plate off of his car. So how is that my husbands fault?!
Sorry I thought I put it in here I am from Co
I am hearing alot that it is illegal to ride a bike on the side walk but I just read the entire colorado cyclist law for colorado and no where does it saw it is illegal for a cyclist to ride on the sidewalk

A person riding or walking a bicycle upon and along a sidewalk or pathway or across a roadway upon and along a crosswalk shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, including, but not limited to, the rights and duties granted and required by section 42-4-802.

http://bicyclecolo.org/articles/colorado-statute-42-4-1412-pg45.htm
How abour you read the law before you point the finger at my husband!

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You file a claim with the mans insurance company. You will get medical bills paid. You will get lost work wages due to the injury but nothing because he now has trouble getting to work. You will get the bike repaired. Maybe some for pain and suffering. Did the police find the car driver at fault and ticket him? If not then you will have a fight on your hand as they can say your husband contributed to the accident. Common knowledge that bikers follow the rules of the road just like a car driver.

Am I going crazy? I believe so.?

Ariana

Alright, well I have terrible anxiety.. And it drives me nuts! I get it everyday, yet again I have only Twelve years of age. This anxiety, It put extremely big Rashes on my chest. I have been put in the Emergancy Room for anxiety. I have had to get a Lumbar-Puncture.
I also have severe depression, I am on No Meds. This depression has been here for years, I have cut myself since I was Ten.
That leaves over 750 scars on my right arm, And that has led to bullying. Being called "Emo" and such. When I was Eleven, I was sexually abused having to do things I never wanted to do. That has led drastic effect on me. I have almost killed myself around Four times, because of being bulliled. Since those boys did those things, I have been called "Slut" "Whore" "Skank"...
Despite the fact that I am adopted, my mother was Six-Teen years old when she had me.
So of course kids LOVE to pick on me saying.. I'm the daughter of a "Whore" "Slut" "Skank".. These words had killed my emotional concept of bonding with other humans.
I have the fear of getting attached, because everyone betrays me, they leave me. It feels like they love to hurt me.
I've lost my ability to cry. And that is so hard to deal with, I mean we all want to cry at some points and just never stop. Am I right?
Well ya' know I can't even start.
And You don't know how badly I want to.
When I look in the mirror I see imperfection, I lift up my shirt.. And think not enough ribs are showing, I need to lose weight.. So then I don't eat for a few weeks. But it's hard, I'm a athlete.
I've broken my self esteem.
Somedays I just sleep all day, and never do anything.
I have no friends what so ever.
My bestfriend died, on July 3rd 2012.
And to this day I don't believe he's dead.
I still think he's out somewhere riding his mountain bike.
I've been to therapy, but I couldn't handle the big ball of happy.
I've been off and on drugs, and alcohol.
It made me feel so much better.
I'm trying to quit, and get my life back,
Help..

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Hello! You are going through a lot right now. You are so young to be going through this. I'm sorry but hope I can help. I'm not a doctor but believe you do need help with some meds. I believe you need counseling also. But again i'm not a doctor. I was severly sexually abused for years and I am in therapy and take meds. Also I have anxiety. I try to deal with this by calming myself down by thinking of peaceful things. I try to stay positive in everything I do and say. This helps because negativity makes things worse. It is a shame that the other kids pick on you and bully you. Could you not say something to the school counselor and go to her or him for a little help. I feel you have some depression also. because you are so blue over your whole life. I'm sorry that you self harm. I don't understand that but know that it makes you feel, so thats why you do it. I think you need to check out different therapist not all are a like. I would go in and tell them you are not a big ball of happiness that you are a mess, that you are depressed and have anxiety, and low self esteem. That you are bullied at school and have been abused. This is nothing to be happy go lucky about. It is serious and you need to find a way to get through it. I hope you can stay off alcohol, it will make things worse not better I know because I tried to self medicate with alcohol myself and all it got me was drunk and in trouble, lol I hope u can find yourself some help. Seek medical attention before you are so bad you have to go into the hospital. Good luck I wish you the best young one. Blessings!

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What were those heavy steel-framed kids bicycles called that they had in schools back in the early 80s?

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dutchboy80

Not BMX-- they were made completely of solid metal (even the seats) and were very "clunky". A lot of kindergartens had them for the kids to use at recess.

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Hm. There was no such thing as a commercially produced mountain bike until about 1985, so I'm going to assume that is not what you mean.

The predecessor of a mountain bike was called a "clunker" which were made out of older balloon-tired bikes. Then there was the "lightweight" which included a variety of different bikes including the Schwinn Varsity, many different 24" and 26" wheeled bikes with single speed, 3 speed, 5 speed and 10 speed... some even had 12 speed!

Of course, there was the 20" bike which included BMX bikes and those called by a variety of names including "high rise", "spyder" and "Sting Ray" models.

All of the bikes of this era and prior were heavy compared to today, but in my opinion much more care was taken to machine and assemble them which makes some of those 30 and 40 pound bikes MUCH friendlier and more efficient than many 20 pounders today.

Help identifying the model of this Gary Fisher mountain bike?

Anna and

Looking for a mountain bike for my boyfriend for Xmas but I dont know anything about them and dont want to get ripped off. The guy doesnt know the model of this Gary Fisher bike so i cant look up more info on it. Here is a picture:

http://i49.tinypic.com/160y5c2.jpg

He is asking $200 for it. Good deal or not?

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Hard to tell really from the small, low-res pic, but it looks like an older kids bike. Judging the size of the rings vs. tires, its probably 24" wheels. Stem assembly suggests that its at least 12-14 years old. Or really cheap.

I certainly wouldn't pay $200 for it.

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How to get spray paint off a bicycle?

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Joshua

My two nieces birthday. Was a while back (their birthday is like a week apart so we celebrate it on the day) and they both got brand new bikes. Well they got stolen recently and the kids who live down the street form them suddenly has bike that look like theirs, but spray painted, so i took them.

They're both at my apartment. Now it could just be a coincidence. There's only one way to find out i need to get the spray paint off.

Don't worry if the bikes aren't pink under the paint i'll put them back. But they have the exact same pegs as my nieces bikes. So if they are my nieces bikes i'll clean them off and give them back to my nieces. If tried soap and water and it didn't work.

What can i buy to get the spray paint off?

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You must let the police recover the bikes or you could be committing a crime. If those are not the right bikes what will you do then? Spray paint them? You can use mineral spirits to remove the paint without damaging the original.

What is a good "starter" bicycle for an adult female?

killernano

I haven't owned a bike since I was a kid but I'd love to incorporate biking into my workout routine. Any suggests on a good make and model? I can't afford anything fancy-schmancy! ;)
Thanks for asking questions I didn't think of. :)

I'd like to start riding on the street and work my way to trails--but nothing crazy just yet.

I'd love to spend under $300 if that's doable.

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Comfort bikes are simple to use, easy to ride, and inexpensive. They have very forgiving handling, a smooth ride, and a very upright seating position. That seating position makes it easy to see where you are going.

Hybrids are a little more aggressive. You lean forward more with more pressure on the handlebars. If you like leaning forward more and going a little faster, these are good choices.

Fit is the #1 criteria you should use. The bike will be more fun to ride if it fits you. Shocks are nice, but not necessary. A large volume (balloon) tire will absorb quite a bit. I do suggest smooth tread on the tires. Knobs are for mountain bikes.

Fuji, Cannondale, Giant, Bianchi, Specialized, Trek, and Gary Fisher are all reputable brands. You can usually find a model to fit you and your needs for between $250-400.

Whatever bike you choose, just remember the bike should put a big smile on your face. It's fun to ride!

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Where can you ride a kids dirtbike Glasgow?

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I am going to buy my 11 and 8 year old brothers a dirt bike for the summer. I am just wondering where would they be able to ride them without bother from the police or anything? There is a large bit of spare ground beside me would that be ok? Or does it need to be a designated area? If so any 1 know where I could take them?

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There is a couple I'm sure.

Best advice is to pop over to the Yellow Pages website ( yell.com ) and do a search for Off road centres / trails riding / motocross tracks.

The most important bit to add is your postcode or you will get results from all over the UK !

Hope this helps, Good luck.

Why would you choose to home-school your child?

Funky Litt

I am a teacher in the UK, and I am interested in the popularity of home-schooling in the US as it doesn't really happen here. Could you tell me please, for what reasons would you choose to home-school? Do you think they get a better education, and in what way? Thank you!

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Hello from across the pond!
I don't know much about UK schools or UK homeschoolers. I don't know why other people choose homeschool in the US, but I can tell you why my family chose homeschool. It had nothing to do with sheltering or overprotection. I had no religious motivation either. Our child had been in Head Start since she was three. We are a reading family and had read to her everyday since she was old enough to sit in a lap an listen. She was bright, vivacious, curious and intelligent. At 5 she went into kindergarten. That is when they began pushing us to drug our child. There were veiled threats. (If we refused to medicate, the school might be forced to consider us neglectful parents. We knew that a visit from a state social worker would follow.) There was refusal to seek any other solution to the schools inability to teach our child. By third grade my kid was on uppers in the morning and afternoon and downers at night to sleep. She could not read and she could not do simple math. She was not growing and was notably smaller than the other children in her class. She had perpetual dark rings under her eyes. She was terribly thin, because the medications killed her appetite. She wanted to eat, but could not. If you've seen a meth addict try to eat, you know what it was like to watch my child at mealtime. It broke my heart. Still, the teachers never stopped asking me to have the doctor up her medication. We begged for and finally demanded an IEP. Suddenly, the school began to tell us our child was making progress; we didn't need to worry anymore. Yet, at home we could tell she still had no grasp of the work that was being sent home unfinished at the end of the day. It was clear that the school just wanted my husband and I to go away. The last straw came when a note was sent home saying that all the students had been tested and out child scored as though she had only been in first grade for one month. The note contained a list of things WE needed to do to get our child up to grade level. We had had enough. It was useles to change schools. In our area this elemetary school is considered one of the best because the majority of kids score so highly on standardized tests. We decided to homeschool. My child is now completely drug free and learning. Apparently, the problem was never with her body chemistry, but with the way she was being taught. She had started to see herself as stupid before. She had been so withdrawn and sad that she never had a chance to play because from the moment she came home until the moment she went to bed, we were trying to get her schoolwork completed. She was never able to complete it in class. She's now confident and happy.
So here we are about two years later: She's put on a normal amount of weight. Her cheeks are pink and she is neither somber nor hyper. She is a normal, active child. She has discovered interests in; Sign Language, art, Shakespeare, Japanese culture, etc. Because of our flexible curriculum, she can explore these interests at her whim. This keeps education exciting, as it should be. She has a full and varied social life. Her PE consists of Yoga, martial arts classes, trampoline jumping and walking and biking with friends in the neighborhood. Where she was isolated before, now she is free to participate in a variety of community activities with a wider variety of people.
I'm rambling horribly, but anyway, that is why we homeschool.

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How to fix a flat tire in a kid bicycle?

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Magee

My daughters 12 inch bicycle has a flat tire though i could not locate the puncture. How do i get it fixed? Taking the wheel out is itself a challenge on those bikes. Can someone help or have somilar experience?

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Detailed instructions for most anything can be found on the R.E.I. website under "Expert Advice: Cycling". - http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/cycling#tab_4

See this exact link for "How to Fix a Flat Tire on Your Bike" http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire.html

See this link for "Flat Tire Prevention for Your Bike" http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/flat+tire+prevention.html

What bike should I get for my kid?

Ben

This morning I ran over my kids bicycle when I backed out of the driveway. I was thinking about getting him a walmart junk bike but I figured that maybe I should just go out and get him a good one instead. Are there any good aluminum framed BMX bikes for 7 year old kids? His destroyed bike is an 18" walmart Mongoose ship anchor.

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Bike shops are usually the best place to get an entry level bike for any age. Sure the price will be more than a department store, but you will be getting a suitable vehicle as opposed to a disposable toy.

Childrenâs bikes are usually cheep and disposable no matter what. Some BMX companies (freestyle & race) have invested some money into making childrenâs bikes more reliable for performance. Childrenâs mountain bikes have come a long way as well. Expect these bikes to be more expensive than normal childrenâs bikes.

Take him to a bike shop and hook him up with whatever he likes that fits him. At 7 years old a bike is usually a bike. If you have money, buy it. If you donât find something in your price range at the bike shop, check out craigslist. Hook up with a few sellers that are selling something similar to the bike you found at the bike shop. Do some test riding, and low ball the best seller with cash.

If you donât know anything about bikes, take the craigslist bike back to the shop for a solid once over.

I hope this helped!

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How can I convince my parents to let me ride a Motorbike (NInja 250R)?

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Anon

Hiya. I'm 15 (going to be 16 in about 5 months) and I really want to get a Sportbike. I'm not going to be doing wheelies flying down the road and zigzagging at 150 mph, I just want to be able to get to school and back and go over to some friends houses without having to ride a regular bike there. The one I'm looking at is a Kawasaki Ninja 250R, I figured I really don't need a 600 (that much speed and everything) so I thought that would be a good starter bike of sorts.

However, my parents are really stubborn about it. They kinda do the same thing with everything and figure "Oh man, I once heard someone died on a motorcycle" so they are convinced it's dangerous. And yeah, I know they are. But I live in a really small town, there isn't much traffic and it takes 10 minutes or so to get my to school (depending on the roads, etc.). Again, I wouldn't be speeding or anything, and I would wear a Helmet and Jacket so I don't see how the risk is that large. They won't do any research into it, the bike, motorcycling in general, or otherwise.

I'm looking for something to tell them to help convince them to let me go through with this, I told them I would take the Motorcycle course to learn how to ride, and pay for any gas for it out of my own pocket, but they didn't even bother thinking for more than a second before saying "No."

Thanks to all who reply. :)

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You *CANNOT* convince your parents to allow you a sport bike. Sport bikes are know to cause good kids go bad. They know that you cannot ride a sport bike slowly. OKay? Understand? It is NOT HAPPENING.

Now, do you want to ride? Do you want *anything* similar to a motorcycle that the parents might accept? What do you need, instead of want?

You write: " I just want to be able to get to school and back and go over to some friends houses without having to ride a regular bike there. " Bottom -- easier than a pedal bike. Symba -- the Honda Super Cub that your parents' parents rode. http://alliancepowersports.com/models/Symba.html You can tell your parents that Symba is *no different* than riding a pedal bicycle, just as safe a pedal bike, but easier.

Should I get a car or bicycle as a teenager?

That_Bum

I'm 16 right now and i need a better from of transportation. I only get rides in the morning to go to school and come back home, but whenever i need to go to the store to get some supplies or go to a friend's house to do a project my parents are busy working. I will also be getting a job this summer. So I ask you internet people what is better for a kid my age, a bike or car. I know that insurance and gas is gonna suck but at least it will be there whenever i need it.

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Gonna pick up ur prom date on that shinny new bike? Go with a car it will work better for you

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What is a good dirt bike for a little kid?

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Sami Rae

My son, Cayden is turning 3 on October 8th. Don't tell me he's too young to be riding dirt bikes. The kid has been riding dirt bikes and quads since my dad bought him a little ones on his first birthday. Right now Cayden is using my little brother's old dirt bike that he had when he was 3. I want to get him a brand new one but what is the best dirt bike?

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DMR Transition dirt jumper is suitable for both amateurs and experienced riders. The great advantage of 26in Transition is its weight that encourages the riders to go for dirt jumping and you would not feel the weight when you are in full swing. Specifically designed drive-train of this jump bike gives great momentum and pushes the bike with good agility while airborne. No doubt, DMR Transition 26in is the right bike for dirt jumpers and street style riders.

How to fix power wheels hummer and quad?

Amanda

the quad is blue and white, hummers black. Both for kids and from walmart I think. my dad found in shed from previous home owner, said he can keep em. Think the quad needs charger and hummer might need battery and charger. Want one that will work on both. What type of charger and battery should I be looking for?

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should be 6 volt battery, im sure the batteries and chargers are available from the makers. i used to strap on a drycell 12 volt battery, and use a 6/12 volt charger, but my kids were bored with the slow ride, they grew up on bikes and gokarts.

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I am having trouble looking for a motorbike mechanics apprenticeship?

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CrazyTurk

I was just wondering if there was anyone here with an apprenticeship that may know how to get your foot in the door and get noticed by a potential employer?
Its been really bugging me because im currently signing on at the job center and it isnt a good life ill be honest, ive got the bike to upkeep etc and i just cant hack it.
like i said, i would really appreciate any advice you guys may have for me =]
Thanks alot

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Below is my answer to a similar question.......MMI is THE ONLY school authorized and sponsored by all the major manufacturers!!!! WyoTech has motorcycle courses, but is not factory authorized. If you are looking to get into a shop as a technician, go to MMI, no dealership will hire you without formal training by the factories and don't recognize WyoTech as official training since they aren't factory autorized.
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It is worth it.....if your heart is in it!!!
$25k is nothing for an education that can lead to a career. And the cost of tools......start out basic and build up as you go. I was at my last job for 2 years, a high-end custom dealership and I made $74k my second year on salary. I left there due to the economy's hard hit on the high-end bike sales, went from selling 200 units a year, to about 75. I have only been at my new job for 8 months, they initially wanted me to be a flate-rate tech, but I refused that, flat-rate is rushing to get the job done and out, rushing causes mistakes and costs you and the shop money.....I don't like mistakes, so I ended up signing an employment contract for $65k/yr for 2 years then a 10% raise bi-yearly after that.
I graduated HD's program at MMI in '91, spent 5 years at 2 different dealerships, left HD and went into building custom bikes, engines, and dyno tuning, R&D bike & engine builder for Titan and Stroker Cycles. Factory trained by Big Dog, American Ironhorse, Titan, Indian, S&S Factory for engines & transmissions, and have been to DynoJet's facility for certification on Dyno Operations and Tuning and, I just graduated MMI again in May...took HD Late Model for career updating....don't see too many Twin Cams at the custom bike shops. And the dealership I work for now, is sending me back next winter to get updated on the 2010 models.
The road to get where I am and farther is not easy and not cheap, but if bikes are your passion, it's worth it. I have seen people with skills better than mine fail at the business and I have seen people I wouldln't let fix my kid's tri-cycle make it big.......it's really all up to you.
Oh..and also...tuition re-imbursement from ANYONE is almost non-existant....in 20 years, i have never met anyone who found an employer to r-imburse them for their tuition. If you go to work for a dealer and they send you out for update training, they will pay for that.
EDIT: This is a reply to someone who answered a guy's question about getting a job at a shop by starting out changing oil and "apprenticing"......we are now in the 21st century!!!!......the age of FACTORY SPECIFIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS.....apprenticing just simply doesn't happen anymore....there is way too much technology and annual production changes for that without training............
"There is not a reputable shop in this country that will hire you with no experience to just change oil and learn from them. There are some bikes out there that if you don't know the procedure to bleed the oil system, you can fry the engine within a few minutes....YES THERE IS ACTUALLY AN ENGINE MADE MADE BY AN AMERICAN MANUFACTURER THAT REQUIRES YOU TO BLEED THE OIL SYSTEM, SIMILAR TO BLEEDING BRAKES!!! And, there is no way in hell you can learn on your own, the technical procedures for all the different makes and models of motorcycles...it REQUIRES EDUACATION AND TRAINING. I have been working on bikes since the late 80's, started with my Shovelhead and my friends all had Shovels, Pans and IronHead Sportsters, then I bought an '86 Softail with an Evo that had some extensive engine work done to it that needed some repair, although the bottom ends were almost the same, the top ends were a little different. It was at that point, I realized I could make a decent living do this, so I enrolled at MMI and graduated from HD's program in 1991, spent 5 years at 2 different dealerships, and then went into the custom field, I have built a couple BEST OF SHOW bikes, but super high-end bikes ($50k and above) are a royal pain the *ss to work on, ever been afraid to work on a bike with a $6,000 paint job or a $12,000 billet engine, due to fear of scratching it???...**** DOES happen, and eventually will!!! If anyone has ever dealt with a Big Dog or American Ironhorse bike, they know the electrics are not wired like old-school HD's...if you haven't been trained by them, you do not know what you are doing......Big Dog manuals are almost impossible to get by the public, if you aren't one of their dealers or svc centers...good luck...American Ironhorse doesn't (didn't) even make a service manual.
The new Harleys are all but impossible to work on if you don't have the HD Computer System called Digital Technician....ONLY HD Dealers have this system and the ONLY place you can get trained on how to use this system is MMI!!!

Is homeschooling a good idea for me?

Electra

Hello! I am a 15 year old girl in 9th grade (high school freshman). I attend a public school.

For many reasons, school isn't working out for me. It would be unwise to say that I'm not learning anything at my school because I am, but I truly believe I would be learning so much more and so much more in-depth in a homeschool than I am at my school. I have found that I perform so much better and learn so much more in one-on-one teaching or a small classroom environment. My homeschooled cousin will graduate this coming October instead of June of 2014. I would love to be given the opportunity to graduate high school early so I can get out there and experience a little bit of the world before I head off to college, and I am beyond willing to work hard in order to do so.

My parents are open to this, but they have a few concerns that I would like to ask you guys about. Please answer if you personally have been homeschooled or know someone who has been homeschooled or are a homeschool teaching parent.

First off, my mom is curious as to how colleges respond to homeschoolers. Do most of them have a bias against homeschooled students? I hope to become a journalist or photojournalist (I love writing and photography and I am fascinated in the news media). How would colleges see me when I'm applying? I plan to take various community college courses such as Journalism, Creative Writing, and maybe some science classes, alongside my core homeschooling curriculum. My parents and I were also wondering if being homeschooled means you miss out on the high school experience. I know it does, but I honestly couldn't care less about having that experience. High school is full of cliques and popularity contests and it's getting in the way of the things I want to learn. I'm not saying I'm a social misfit, but

What age do kids typically start to learn to ride a bike?

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Mikey's Mo

Sorry for such a silly question, but I'm just not sure.

I have a new toddler bike with training wheels for my niece. She is 2 now (3 in September). I'm not sure if she'll be able to start riding this summer, or if I should wait until her birthday or Christmas to give her the bike so she can ride next summer. Or, is 3 even too young?

Thanks in advance!

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She can probably start riding now, depending on the size of the bike. You want a bike that is correctly sized. A child will go through several bikes. There is not a one size fits all. My kids are on their fourth set of bikes and they are 8 & 9. They began riding at 2 1/2. One was riding without training wheels at 3 1/2 and the other at 4 1/2.

I was without training wheels at 3 1/2 too.

It's easier when they are young. They have less of a fear. Only with age do we develop fear.

What is a good age for kids to start riding their bike?

Nicnac

What age do u think a child should be taught to ride a bike with training wheels? without training wheels?
What age do u think is appropriate for a kid to ride their bike into town with an adult or an older kid like a teenager maybe?
What age do u think is appropriate for a kid to be able to ride a bike downtown themselves?

any other thoughts about kids riding bikes?

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it varies and depends how motivated the child is. my kids started riding w/ training wheels at 3 and w/o between 4 and 6 (some of my kids were more cautious and others were more motivated). they biked into town (maybe 4 miles for us) with an adult from about 5 or 6. as for by themselves, they haven't yet. my oldest is 10 and she sometimes bikes short distances around the neighborhood with a friend.

other thoughts: helmets are not optional. (speaking as someone who got a concussion riding my bike!)

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What should I do for my triathlon for kids?

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Jake Foste

We go biking one day, running the next, and swimming the third (ages 7 - 11). Any good routines for the swimming portion. We do "workouts" (no extreme) in the water for halt an hour then play games in the water or on the field.

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Light gymnastics by the pool side before going in (stretching exercises and such). Then lengths in the pool from a few per day, to more, progressively.

Need to know more about buying a bike for riding my first triathlon?

jessica ju

I'm doing a short course (10.6 mile) biking in my first triathlon in Sept. What kind of bike should I look at getting? How do you even go about getting "fitted" for a bike? I am not wanting to go all out - just want to get a decent bike that I can also use to ride with my kids - so that it has some flexibility.

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You don't need a TT or "tri" bike for fun competitions on short courses. Any drop bar road bike that fits you well would be more than acceptable. The fact that you mention you "just want to get a decent bike that [you] can also use to ride with [your] kids" is even more reason to stick with a basic road bike.

All of the main brands (including others not as common such as KHS, Jamis, and Marin) offer road bikes from entry level to race-ready. "Not wanting to go all out" can mean different things to different household budgets. But, it stands to reason that you might be interested in something slightly better than entry level...but not pro level.

You'll probably be in the market for a bike with an aluminum frame. They offer great performance without the higher cost of carbon models. I'd definitely get one with a carbon fork for the better ride qualities, and such forks are common to most all models. Some aluminum frames feature some carbon parts, such as carbon seatstays. Opinions vary as to how much these "mixed" carbon/aluminum frames improve the ride over full carbon frames, but the cost difference isn't extreme in either case.

For reliable, long term performance, a bike equipped with Shimano Tiagra shifters would be good. Shimano 105 would be better if you'll be doing numerous events or plan to log lots of miles over time. Lower end road bikes typically come with Shimano 2200 or Sora shifters. These are very basic, and they don't operate as smoothly (or last as long) as higher level shifters. A bike with Tiagra shifters will typically come with a Tiagra front derailleur and 105 rear derailleur with a 9-sp cassette. You'll find that some of the better Tiagra/105 equipped bikes come with a Shimano Hollowtech 2pc crank. These feature sealed external bearing bottom brackets and excellent performance.

So what about brands? It's not that important to shop solely by brand. Most bikes within a general price range will have components of similar grade, and all of the quality mfrs offer comparable warranties. Visit each local shop and see what they offer. Take note of the customer service and personal attention you receive. Test ride some bikes. Tell them about any physical issues you may have, such as flexibility. Make sure they're clear on how you'll be using the bike, and give them the chance to make recommendations for you. While some are certainly better than others, most of the staff in the shops are great guys that enjoy riding. The better staff members will understand fitting issues and help you get dialed in when you're ready to select your ride.

For starters, several models you might take a look at:

Cannondale CAAD9-5
Trek 2.1
Specialized Allez Sport
Jamis Ventura Race
Giant Defy 1
Scott Speedster S40 or S30 (?)

Each of these has carbon forks and are similarly spec'd with Tiagra or 105 components. Each runs about $1300. Maybe that's more than you want to spend, and I understand. But even a very basic road bike will run near $900. Something at the level of any of those I list will actually be worth far, far more than the extra $400 initial outlay. I don't tell anyone how to spend their money, but you need to know that spending a few extra dollars can mean a drastic difference in performance, reliability, and enjoyment.

Good luck, happy shopping and fun riding...to you.

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What should I add to my "to do before 30" list?

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Erika

I am 28...married 10 years w/ 4 kids. I am making a list of things to do before I turn 30 (May 2010). What should I add?

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1. Set foot on each of the seven continents. Antarctica might be a tough one, but once youâve reached all seven you can truly call yourself a world traveler.

2. Cross a country on a bicycle. A bicycle tour takes some planning, but it beats being separated from a country though a passenger-side window.

3. Ride something bigger than a horse. Trekking through the jungle on the back of a two story tall elephant will surely be something you remember forever.

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4. Live like a local for a month. The experience of visiting native peoples will give you way more insight into another way of life than two years hopping from one backpacker ghetto to the next.

5. Visit a ârealâ blues bar in Chicago. What better way to leave musicâs commercialism behind and find the soul of the blues?

6. Learn another language. This is definitely a weighty and time-consuming proposition, but there are plenty of resources out there to ease the process.

7. Go heli-skiing. The access to snow and terrain via heli is different (read: better) that anything else youâll ever experience.

8. Travel India by train. With its extensive rail network, this mode of transport is the best way to see one of the worldâs most colorful and diverse countries.

9. Climb one of the worldâs Seven Summits. Climbing mountains is not for the faint-hearted, but everyone has had a dream of standing atop one.

10. Dive with a whale shark. Swimming with these gentle giants is among the most powerful wilderness experiences in the world.

11. Participate in a Carnival parade in Brazil. You havenât had a good night out until youâve been to the biggest party in a nation of big parties.

12. Dance Tango in Argentina.

13. Surf. Itâs not about being a ripper but just catching waves.

14. SCUBA in the Great Barrier Reef. The largest coral reef in the world is a must for dive enthusiasts. It is the worldâs most unique aquatic environment.

15. Publish an article about your travels. Part of traveling is sharing your experiences with others. Plus, getting published might be easier than you think.

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16. Volunteer abroad for a month.

17. Follow in the footsteps of your favorite travel book. What better guide than a book that inspired you to travel in the first place?

18. Take a bush plane ride into Africaâs interior. These lightly visited regions are filled with unique cultures and diverse wildlife.

19. Cross a glacier on foot. Traversing these fast-disappearing natural wonders is an adventure that future generations might not be able to experience.

20. Visit the source of one of the worldâs great rivers. Great rivers, like the Nile, have humble beginnings.

21. Climb an active volcano.

22. Buy a boat and learn to sail. Before the Brothers Wright, everyone traveled by wind power. Itâs still the most sustainable way to travel there is.

23. Follow your food from field to table. Most people in the world still eat what they have picked with their own hands. Why not get back to these basics?

24. Bathe in the Ganges. What better way to experience the spiritual heart of India?

25. Travel around the world. Sure, you could do this without ever setting foot outside of planes and airports, but few people ever truly traverse the entire globe. Round the world tickets are great for budget-minded wanderers.

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26. Photograph an endangered species. Aside from an image you can keep for a lifetime, it will remind you, and others, how fragile life can be.

27. Participate in Burning Man . As they say: âTrying to explain Burning Man to someone who has never been is like trying to explain color to a blind person.â

28. Spend 24 hours alone in the jungle.

29. Learn how to make a national dish. What is the one and only thing that everyone has in common? Eating.

30. Teach English in a foreign country. Sure, itâs a way to fund your travels, but also the experience of a lifetime.

31. Attend a music festival in another country.

32. Cross a country using only public transportation. See a country the way most of its people do: from the window of a bus, train, or ferry.

33. Spend the night in a storied/historic hotel. You might not even have to leave town to experience a night of classic atmosphere.

34. Attend the Olympics. Whatever you say about the commercialism of the Olympic Games, they are one of the biggest events on the planet.

35. Meet your favorite (living) travel writer. Theyâve inspired you; now thank them for it.

36. Travel to Germany to experience Love Parade. Itâs one of the biggest festivals, attendance-wise, on the planet.

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37. Partake in a Japanese Tea Ceremony. This timeless tradition is at the heart of Japanese culture.

38. Join a caravan in the Sahara. See how people can thrive in one of the worldâs harshest environments.

39. Go to Oktoberfest. The meeting of over 6 million beer afficionados and drink

I need a bicycle for my kid?

fool

I am in saudi arabia.i need a bicycle to be delivered in india by cash on delivery only.any online shopping portals? most of them dont have this item ? please help!

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I would recommend either buying a second hand bicycle locally to near where you live, or buying a brand new bicycle in your local bike shop. You can also buy one online, however the postage costs will be a lot.

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What are your opinions on..?

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routines?

And furthermore, people who do just as everyone else with their lives.
Get married, have children at an early age, buy a house in suburbia, go to work each day, take their kids to school.

I couldn't stand it. I think it's disgusting that so many people have bought into that normal, average lifestyle.
Don't people like spontaneous lifestyles, or even adventure?
I mean, I suppose vacations still fit into that description.
It's just all been done before.
And it's so.. boring.
Family 'get-togethers', birthday parties, car-pooling.
I don't know, those sorts of things make me so uncomfortable.
I would want every. single. day. to be a different day.
Nothing repeated.

Or I'd vomit.
What do you think?
How would you want your future to be lived?

Would you want to settle down early?
A life like your parents?

What?


And believe me, I am speaking in a general sense, I know each family has it's own flaws, and each person's day doesn't consist of exactly the SAME thing, but I think you'll all understand what I meant.
You guys, I'm only 15.
I just think about the future a lot.

O.O

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One of my favourite days was: driving home from work (landscaping) with my two friends who also worked there. We stopped for groceries so when we get to Ty's place I'm kindof chilling in the car eating blueberries and they stick around too. So we shoot the breeze eating blueberries, very stretched out and relaxed for 40 mins. Ty is very routine oriented and he thought it was hilarious.

That's kind of my style, on good days. I think I'll save up for a few
years. I'll get a motorbike and a decked out custom trailer with a bit of a library and a grill to haul camping gear and bike around possibly sleeping at the side of the road, hiking a lot, and visiting people. Hiking actually bores me, it's one of the things that makes me feel like I'm running in a hampster wheel but it'll be different when I'm heading out for weeks at a time. So I hope. I have a feeling I'll go over a lot of north america, maybe end up in NYC for a while. That's what I see happening for me.

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