That truck has done several things. I was a one-man IT dept for a small legal courier company at one time. After I convinced all of my silicon buddies to behave there wasn't 40hrs worth of stuff for me to do in the office anymore. I ended up on the streets. Since it was 100% commission, and I drive fast, I made more as a driver than I did fixing computers. That truck has also been to KS, OK, NM, AZ, LA, and all over TX. Here's a picture of my truck picking up my 650 in Phoenix a couple of years ago. http://munz.kicks-ass.net/nighthawk/?attachment_id=48
-Kyle On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:37 PM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: > booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo > Though I did ask for that one. > > -Kyle KK > > > On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Drive ;) >> >> -Kyle >> >> >> On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:24 PM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> 95 Taco02 VTX >>> 83 CB550SC >>> 92 Corsica >>> >>> What do you do that you have that many miles on your Taco? >>> >>> -Kyle KK >>> >>> >>> On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:18 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> It reach 100F in Houston today and I had on my helmet, gloves, jacket >>>> (mesh), jeans, and boots. I'd rather be sweaty than skinless. >>>> -83 CB650SC >>>> -84 CB700SC >>>> -03 TACO (248K miles!) >>>> >>>> -Kyle >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]>wrote: >>>> >>>>> +1 on wearing gear. I've been down a grand total of 4 times. I was >>>>> wearing leathers, helmet, etc and I had (quite literally) two scratches on >>>>> me. Quality gear will save your skin and it's not too hot in the summer. >>>>> I'm also a big fan of bike + Taco. Bike for summer, truck for hauling >>>>> stuff, and winter/snow (gotta love the UP!) >>>>> >>>>> -Kyle >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:00 PM, Aldo <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Just stating what I have observed do with that what you will. Some >>>>>> say loud pipes save lives some say it’s a myth… I say build it/ride it >>>>>> how >>>>>> you like it. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I had a 2004 BMW 545i which I gladly sold when I bought my Taco and >>>>>> while I was driving on the freeway for the most part I could still hear >>>>>> other vehicles especially if they had aftermarket exhaust. I would say >>>>>> the >>>>>> car itself was built to give a quiet ride (no road noise) among other >>>>>> things… I got that car because it was a road tearing beast and at the >>>>>> time I >>>>>> had money to burn and regret later! It had wicked handling and was very >>>>>> quick but didn’t work for me. What suits me best is my bike(s) and a >>>>>> pick-up. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Stanley, >>>>>> >>>>>> I have been riding since 1997. Experience probably helped more than I >>>>>> think but I feel like I just lucked out. The bike that I was on (CB750 >>>>>> stability) and the way she hit me. If I were on a faired bike she would >>>>>> have >>>>>> likely sent me in a different direction on impact possibly into another >>>>>> vehicle or into the center divider… If I were on a bike with a short >>>>>> wheelbase I probably would have lost it on the wobbles or the bike could >>>>>> have inverted when the front wheel locked up for a moment… >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I have always been a careful rider but s#$% happens at random. Some >>>>>> people never crash and some multiple times. When people crash it is >>>>>> usually >>>>>> rider error. When it isn’t, just hope it isn’t your time and you have >>>>>> proper >>>>>> gear. Maybe I am heartless but I don’t feel sorry for the people who get >>>>>> hurt without wearing proper gear. Ride safe! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >>>>>> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Mark Hasslinger >>>>>> *Sent:* Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:36 AM >>>>>> >>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> shiny new BMW's are sealed off from the outside noise to such an >>>>>> extent you lound pipes will penatrate the sound barriers built into the >>>>>> car. That's why ppl buys these cars, for the quite, ask the John Power's >>>>>> Design Institue. The ability to keep the outside noise OUT is one of the >>>>>> top three priorities ppl want in their cars. YOUR WRONG AGAIN. you'll >>>>>> only >>>>>> piss off your neighbors. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Oh ya! I'm very familiar with the streets and freeways in L.A. and >>>>>> all of Calif., lived there half of my adult life. Still have a home >>>>>> there in >>>>>> Holmby Hills. You drive in my neighborhood with lound pipes and you'll >>>>>> get >>>>>> a ticket. >>>>>> >>>>>> --- On *Sat, 6/27/09, Aldo <[email protected]>* wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: Aldo <[email protected]> >>>>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 2:18 AM >>>>>> >>>>>> I disagree, here in Los Angeles (and probably other big congested >>>>>> cities) it helps to be making some noise particularly on the freeway. I >>>>>> had >>>>>> stock pipes on my CB750 and they were very quiet (probably the quietist >>>>>> bike >>>>>> I have ever owned) which is nice but… I found myself dodging cars left >>>>>> and >>>>>> right on the freeway… At least in my town people always drive like they >>>>>> are >>>>>> in a hurry on their cell phones and don’t seem to pay much attention to >>>>>> what >>>>>> is behind or next to them unless it is loud has strobes, siren or an air >>>>>> horn. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> I actually got hit by a lady on the 405 freeway coming back from the >>>>>> bike’s photo shoot for Verizon. The lady didn’t see or hear me as I was >>>>>> passing along side of her (so she says) and she turned right into me at >>>>>> about 65 mph. The first thing that hit her car was the mirror and brake >>>>>> lever which came back with enough force to bruise my fingers and the >>>>>> impact >>>>>> on the handlebar turned the wheel and the bike lunged up the side of her >>>>>> shiny new BMW. The front than bounced off of her car and I had some >>>>>> brief >>>>>> wobbles but thanks to the long wheelbase was able to hold on and slow >>>>>> down >>>>>> for impact number 2 which luckily by that time was only at about 15 mph >>>>>> and >>>>>> though I am not quite sure I think my fingers got smashed for a second >>>>>> time >>>>>> and I almost dropped the bike but was able to lift it with my crazy >>>>>> adrenaline. Maybe I am warped but in the moment aside from OH #$%* I >>>>>> remember thinking at least the bike made it to a photo shoot!!!! >>>>>> Shouldn’t >>>>>> my life have been flashing before my eyes??? The damage was minimal to >>>>>> my >>>>>> baby… just bent the mirror, handlebar and scuffed the fork. I bent the >>>>>> mirror back on the spot and had the lady buy me a new set of handlebars. >>>>>> I >>>>>> let the scuff slide just because you could hardly notice it and it’s a >>>>>> battle scar. Her car had a bike print in the side. J >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> That was in January and after that I installed a V&H 4into1 for >>>>>> performance and most people seem to be aware of me on the road now… I >>>>>> try to >>>>>> stay where they can see me but when I need to make a pass they can hear >>>>>> me >>>>>> buzzing which makes them a bit more cautious I’d say. When I get home I >>>>>> just >>>>>> keep it low and slow and I never get any complaints from the >>>>>> neighborhood. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> The bike is looking pretty as ever just got back from a lovely ride as >>>>>> a matter of fact. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Peace & grease! ~Aldo >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >>>>>> [email protected] ] *On Behalf Of *Mark Hasslinger >>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, June 26, 2009 10:33 AM >>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Wrong! no amount of noise is any deterant to unsafe drivers. the >>>>>> noise only serves to upset the general population and will result in laws >>>>>> against anything but stock mufflers. the pressure is mounting in all the >>>>>> small towns i ride thru, many have now posted signs at the outskirts of >>>>>> town >>>>>> cautioning against said noise. your only working against your interest >>>>>> by >>>>>> having loud exhaust. better get yourself educated! >>>>>> >>>>>> --- On *Fri, 6/26/09, MrViggy <[email protected]>* wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: MrViggy <[email protected]> >>>>>> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Date: Friday, June 26, 2009, 10:25 AM >>>>>> >>>>>> I would think that a noise canceling headset would be dangerous in >>>>>> it's own right. It would be much harder to hear sirens on emergency >>>>>> vehicles. >>>>>> >>>>>> Viggy >>>>>> >>>>>> On Fri, Jun 26, 2009 at 9:17 AM, stanley/ Randolph <* >>>>>> [email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> A certain amount of noise from the exhaust is a safety thing. People >>>>>> may not see you, but they certainly hear you and that is a good thing, as >>>>>> they will tend to be more respectful of the noise than a light or the >>>>>> actual >>>>>> machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> I don't care for noisy exhaust, but on a bike, the helmet can reduce >>>>>> it enough; if not, it may be too loud, or not. Maybe add extra >>>>>> padding; or >>>>>> a noise canceling headset? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Stanley* >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* Marco >>>>>> <*[email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>>>>> *To:* Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! <* >>>>>> [email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> >>>>>> > >>>>>> >>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, June 26, 2009 6:50:30 AM >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Loud V&H exhaust: options? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> As I recall the safety thing is an urban legend at best, a total non- >>>>>> starter at worst. After all, sound is directional; alerting the people >>>>>> (and deer) that you've already passed to your presence is not exactly >>>>>> useful. The horn's mounted on the front for a reason :) >>>>>> >>>>>> I see deer around me all the time; they aren't spooked by my un- >>>>>> baffled exhaust. They are only sometimes spooked by flashing high >>>>>> beams. The horn is only slightly more effective. Literally, the little >>>>>> bastards just stand in the middle of the street. Presumably the deer >>>>>> population survival strategy is to breed like mad and accept high road >>>>>> losses. >>>>>> >>>>>> "Like the sound" is entirely different. I like to hear that my >>>>>> engine's running smoothly, too. (After all, it's a contrast to all the >>>>>> H-D's around which have that "slightly out of tune" note - sharp-flat >>>>>> sharp-flat sharp-flat). We all make a deal with the devil with respect >>>>>> to how loud, how early, and how often. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyhow, I was talking to an online retailer who found some replacement >>>>>> V&H megaphone baffles for me; I'm going to order two, see if they fit >>>>>> in my stock exhaust, and if not simply replace the single one on my >>>>>> V& H street megaphone. Will report back with the results. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ciao, >>>>>> >>>>>> Marco >>>>>> >>>>>> On Jun 25, 6:16 pm, Music and Nighthawk Nut >>>>>> <*[email protected]*<http://us.mc817.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=toni.owen...@gmailcom> >>>>>> > >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> > I tote a gun, but have never used the whistles. 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