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  • #1

    xs11 build nuggett

    Put eight monkeys in a room. In the middle of the room is a ladder, leading to a bunch of bananas hanging from a hook on the ceiling.
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    > Each time a monkey tries to climb the ladder, all the monkeys are sprayed with ice water, which makes them miserable. Soon enough, whenever a monkey attempts to climb the ladder, all of the other monkeys, not wanting to be sprayed, set upon him and beat him up. Soon, none of the eight monkeys ever attempts to climb the ladder.
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    > One of the original monkeys is then removed, and a new monkey is put in the room. Seeing the bananas and the ladder, he wonders why none of the other monkeys are doing the obvious. But undaunted, he immediately begins to climb the ladder.
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    > All the other monkeys fall upon him and beat him silly. He has no idea why.
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    > However, he no longer attempts to climb the ladder.
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    > A second original monkey is removed and replaced. The newcomer again attempts to climb the ladder, but all the other monkeys hammer the crap out of him.
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    > This includes the previous new monkey, who, grateful that he's not on the receiving end this time, participates in the beating because all the other monkeys are doing it. However, he has no idea why he's attacking the new monkey.
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    > One by one, all the original monkeys are replaced. Eight new monkeys are now in the room. None of them have ever been sprayed by ice water. None of them attempt to climb the ladder. All of them will enthusiastically beat up any new monkey who tries, without having any idea why.
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    > And that is how most build their xs 1100
    careful what you wish for.........you might get it
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  • #2
    Deep thought.

    Smart A%*

    but yeah.. i see your point.

    Hilarious analogy by the way!!!!

    Rock on..

    Necessity is the mother of invention
    Tools is the father of bravado (False courage)

    and choppers are the bastard children

    and each of us are the dreaded "P.O.'s" in our own rights.
    1979 XS1100SF Special.78 E motor/carbs, Jardine 4-2 exhaust, XS Green coils, Corbin seat, S.S. Brake lines, Hard cases, Heated grips.

    2012 FJR1300 Gen 2. Heli bar risers, R-gaza crash bars, mccruise cruise control.

    (2)2008 WR250R. Because kids outgrew others.

    2007 Suzuki V-Strom 1000. (Just added 2024) pre-crashed.

    1975 Kawasaki S1 250. My first bike. Still have it. NO I'm not selling it!!

    Most bike problems are caused by a loose nut connecting the handlebars and the seat!!

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    • #3
      Po

      I second that thought wondering if someone someday will also wonder "What was he thinking?"
      John is in an anonymous city with an Alamo (N29.519227,W-98.678980)

      Go ahead, click on the bikes - you know you want to...the electrons are ready.
      '81 XS1100H - "Enterprise"
      Bob Jones Custom Navy bike: Tkat brace, EBC floating rotors & SS lines, ROX pivot risers, Geezer rectifier, new 3H3 engine

      "Not all treasure is silver and gold"

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      • #4
        Sooo....

        I don't have any problem with no front brakes or cutting up an XS11 to hard tail it....

        Really...

        I just hate getting sprayed with icewater....
        Guy

        '78E

        Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur

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        • #5
          Monkey see, monkey do...

          Funny story.
          '79 XS11 F
          Stock except K&N

          '79 XS11 SF
          Stock, no title.

          '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
          GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

          "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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          • #6
            Wonderful. It seems very fitting concidering what I have read on here since I started reading these threads. Don't get me wrong, this site is truly remarkable and a blessing to be part of. That being said, it is funny to read some of the responces to simple questions. Just remember, "if at first, the idea is not absurd, there is no hope for it"
            -- Albert Einstein

            And NEVER let anyone tell you " you can't do it" but rather hear " I could not do it". Thanks for the laugh
            1980 xs1100g mostly. "Adrenalize - the Yamaha I always wanted to be able to order"

            Modified frame, side covers, seat, back rest, engine, carbs, airbox, hoses, headlight assembly, turn signals, mirriors, handle bars, grips, v rated tires, gauges, homemade 4-2 exhaust system, leather upholstery, custom paint including True Fire Flames air brush work. A 25 year dream realizied.

            "It ain't braggin if you can do it" Muhammad Ali

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            • #7
              Sounds like someone has their panties in a wad. You have to experience the burn, eh?

              BTW- There exists a line between bravery and stupidity but many never see it.
              Last edited by jmnjrpa; 05-06-2010, 02:17 PM. Reason: added
              '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
              Original except:
              120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
              4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
              Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
              All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
              "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
              Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

              Big John

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              • #8
                Originally posted by hightec_redneck View Post
                Wonderful. It seems very fitting concidering what I have read on here since I started reading these threads. Don't get me wrong, this site is truly remarkable and a blessing to be part of. That being said, it is funny to read some of the responces to simple questions. Just remember, "if at first, the idea is not absurd, there is no hope for it"
                -- Albert Einstein

                And NEVER let anyone tell you " you can't do it" but rather hear " I could not do it". Thanks for the laugh
                I don't have a problem with almost any mod, but so far I have not found a state where removing the front brakes from a bike to be ridden on the public roads is legal, and in many cases it's one of the few things they can actually impound the bike on the spot for. Anything else, do what you want, but remember, LEO's can impound any vehicle they feel to be unsafe, and lacking proper brakes is certain to fall into that category and no signals might fall into it (depends on what day the nice LEO has been having up to that point, and possibly your attitude).
                Cy

                1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                Vetter Windjammer IV
                Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                OEM Luggage Rack
                Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                Spade Fuse Box
                Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                750 FD Mod
                TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                XJ1100 Shocks

                I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                • #9
                  ha...thats how stupid marine corps rules and requlations are made
                  -xs1100 special
                  -wife
                  -daughter

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by usmc_scott View Post
                    ha...thats how stupid marine corps rules and requlations are made
                    Now that's funny right there.....I don't care who you are!

                    I almost joined the corps back in 76, wish I would have now.

                    There's that 20-20 hindsight.

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