# When mods go bad - mr. Norman, do check in **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 2, 2001, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482 "2001-04-02T13:06:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2001, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/81 "2001-06-13T04:33:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Coldfire \* > \*\*Gee, thanks bdgr! I know I’m buying an absolute winner now! 😃 \*\* Well…The car that hit him turned right out of the left hand lane…He never stood a chance. Good argument for loud pipes…Anyway, the bike wasnt at fault, just the typical Utah Driver. Just goes to show, you always have to pretend you are the invisable man when you ride, and there IS NO SUCH THING as right of way. No matter what you get, paranoia is your friend… ---
**Author:** ![Spiny\_Norman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Spiny\_Norman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiny_Norman)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2001, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/82 "2001-06-13T08:12:13Z")
The only drivers that **always** notice motorcyclists tend to drive those cars with flashing lights on the roof. S. Norman ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2001, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/83 "2001-06-13T08:13:23Z")
Either that, or they’re actually bikers on a family day out. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/84 "2001-10-13T10:23:00Z")
Ahem. _clears throat_ **WOOOOO FUCKIN’ HOOO!!!** [sub]If you’ll excuse my Dutch[/sub] 😉 Lock up yer daughters, here I come! _Vrrrrrrrrrooooommmm…_ [sub]Yup. I passed the exam!![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![London\_Calling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@London\_Calling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/London_Calling)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/85 "2001-10-13T10:52:28Z")
Congrats, Leather Boy. Mind out for the police cameras and the sweaty balls. Ah one, two, ah one two three… Get your motor running Head out on the Highway Looking for adventure And whatever comes our way… Max volume, max revs, nice. Very, very nice 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Spiny\_Norman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Spiny\_Norman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiny_Norman)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/86 "2001-10-13T10:59:48Z")
Friggin’ excellent work! Not that I ever doubted you’d pass. Is the Divvy ready ? If yes, where and when do we meet tomorrow ? Keep the shiny side up! S. Norman ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/87 "2001-10-13T11:09:01Z")
Hiya mr. Norman! The Divvy’s ready willing and able… but not in my posession, unfortunately. I’ll exhange this here certificate for a real license at city hall monday, and seeing as I fly to LA friday, I won’t pick up the bike until I’m back. _And it’s 20 degrees and sunny outside._ Maddening. I think I’ll go and do something boring, like wash my car. It’s bound to get thoroughly neglected over the next few months. Years? 😉 Thanks for the tips, London\_Calling… On the way back to the riding school, I was trying to keep up with my instructor at 160 km/h on the Amsterdam ringway. But hey, the bike is registered in his name, so he’ll get this ticket. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Spiny\_Norman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Spiny\_Norman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiny_Norman)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/88 "2001-10-13T11:37:27Z")
Ah well. I suppose we’ll have to rent something and cruise the Pacific Coast Higway, then ? (That DOES have a certain style as a virgin ride, I’ll admit.) You’re right about the weather, so I suppose I’d better put down the keyboard and turn my attention to a certain Italian yellow piece of hardware 😃 S. Norman ---
**Author:** ![Diane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/2acd7d/32.png) [@Diane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diane)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/89 "2001-10-13T15:59:19Z")
So, does this mean you’ll be joining UncleBill in giving the ladies :::a-hem::: _rides_ in LA? Where do I sign up? ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/90 "2001-10-13T18:23:49Z")
**WOO HOO**! I knew you could do it! Congratulations, Clogboy!!! We will definitely have to be doin’ some riding in L.A. I can’t wait! * * * I really appreciate your consideration in avoiding stepping on my penis - **Spiny Norman** Jeg elsker dig, Thomas ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/91 "2001-10-13T18:43:24Z")
Diane, you don’t have to SIGN up, just SHOW up! Serious congrats, Coldie! This could be a good weekend fer RIDIN’! See ya’ll out there. ---
**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/92 "2001-10-13T19:49:38Z")
Congrats Coldie…Be Carefull… Damn this sucks…I wanna ride now, and my Harley is just sitting out there, ready to go, but my Neurosturgeon says not was long while yet. I’m hoping in time for the Toy runs around christmas, but I’m not counting on it. I got a friend who has offered to paint it while I’m down. What do y’all think I should paint it? I’m considering John Deere Green, and powdercoat the wheels Yellow. Theres a tractor supply store right down the street I could get John Deere stickers for the tank… ---
**Author:** ![bdgr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a87d85/32.png) [@bdgr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bdgr)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2001, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482/93 "2001-10-13T20:07:12Z")
er, that should be not for a long while yet… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-mods-go-bad-mr-norman-do-check-in/60482.md?page=4)