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Good thought, Biker Babe. As the owner of two Harleys, I feel I have to weigh in here. Biker Babe, you have a valid point. I had 'legal' pipes for years, till I was hit by a car on the highway. (Driver changed lanes w/o looking.) The neighbor in question here really needs to get his act together. I do not warm up my bike like this guy does: If what you describe is not exaggeration, there is no reason to warm up a bike so. Also, when I get off the highway, and back to my 'hood, I take it very easy on the throttle. It's called being considerate; obviously an alien concept to this neighbor. Can't we all just get along? Blue Skies! You only live once. . . . Let's Rock!

Hey Nightjumps, great link. Thx for the informative input. Blue Skies! You only live once. . . . Let's Rock!

Hey All, Thank You, Ron! A voice of sanity in the asylum. This is the LAST topic I expected to see here. Unfortunately, many of my fellow jumpers, like most of the public at large, are seriously misguided. I feel compelled to speak up, especially after Ron's contribution. Laws and licensing are meaningless in the real world. If someone wants to obtain one, on the black market, they can. Licensing only limits those that will explore only that route to acquisition. Any border patrolman, dea or customs agent, or member of the Coast Guard can tell you; the smuggling across our borders is greater than what is admitted to. Get it? In terms of volume, the equivalent of aircraft carriers are routinely smuggled into the USA annually. (That's a hell of a lot!) What constitutes that volume is whatever is in demand; illegal immigrants, knock-off apparel, pot, C4, or, yes, guns. Skypeople, do not allow yourselves to be pawns in someone's political agenda. Guns are here, they are always going to be here. We are more likely to be injured jumping than from firearms. Let's all just get along, and maybe do a big way. Blue Skies! Stay Safe! Tom You only live once. . . . Let's Rock!

Hey Chuteme, Congrats on your return! As far as the family goes; I just did not tell them, what they don't know, they won't have to worry/comment about. You may think this kind of harsh, but bear in mind, years ago I got banged up pretty bad. Members of my family actually threatened my life if I ever jumped again. Well, I'm a big boy, what they don't know, won't hurt them. You've got to draw your own lines. However it works out, have fun! In time, they will come around. . . . Blue skies You only live once. . . . Let's Rock!

Hey All, Skymama's right. We all know of dzones we won't go back to. How about hearing about those we should seek out? I'm hooked on the Blue Sky Ranch in NY. Awesome facilities; great crowd. Need I say more? Happy Trails You only live once. . . . Let's Rock!