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Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by Sacrifice, Mar 8, 2016.

  1. Nov 9, 2019 at 7:03 PM
    FreshOldTaco

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    Take the long way home :) ... I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s ride
     
  2. Nov 10, 2019 at 6:47 AM
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    I always do.
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2019 at 7:01 AM
    4x4Runner

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    Good morning from El Dorado NF.
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  4. Nov 10, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    Heading out for the last ride of the season.

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  5. Nov 10, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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  6. Nov 10, 2019 at 3:46 PM
    FreshOldTaco

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    Took a ride through historic Valley Forge park today

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  7. Nov 10, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    Here’s mine. Not quite finished

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  8. Nov 10, 2019 at 6:12 PM
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    I got the worst Charlie horse in my hip going around a huge berm completely wiped up couldn't straighten my leg out. That was actually pretty funny. Didn't take any pics this time around. But I feel beat up now.
     
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  9. Nov 11, 2019 at 6:10 AM
    FreshOldTaco

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    Riding a dirtbike is a workout for sure :bikewhoops:
     
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  10. Nov 11, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    That's for sure. Doesn't help I'm not in the best physical shape by far
     
  11. Nov 11, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    I honestly tell my two buddies I go riding with go do you guys I'm just gonna putt around and take my time. I can't keep up with them so I stay in my lane
     
  12. Nov 11, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    My new to me 2012 Dr650Se, logged 24k miles on my CRF250L. This bike is worlds better, and come fully modded for adv. Everything done no expense spared, recently did 42mm pumper carb bike will cruise 90 all day.

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  13. Nov 11, 2019 at 6:30 AM
    FreshOldTaco

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    I hear that man always ride your own pace. I'd be whooped too.

    Racers are straight up athletes that make it look easy. I think people who've never been on a bike don't realize it's a sport that takes a lot of skill and endurance.
     
  14. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:08 AM
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    I was able to get out there yesterday and build some experience. I made it to my local parking lot, and I was glad to see that it was free of vehicles. I set up my cones to work on progressive emergency braking (this little Ninja can really stop fast), swerving/avoidance techniques and low-speed turns. Now that I'm confident enough to get the bike up to 20-30 MPH during some of these exercises, I now understand the physics behind counter-steering and how to swerve. I never "felt" the counter steering in the MSF class because we were just going too slow, didn't realize that until yesterday.
    Now that I've felt it from a seat-of-the-pants perspective, I can continue to practice and learn how the bike handles. Hopefully I will still have a few more good days on it before I have to winterize it and put it away for the season.
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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    Keep at it man, it is really refreshing to see someone take the time to learn how to ride. Everyone at work that "rides" went to the MSF course then bought a 25K 800 pound bike and have no clue WTF they are doing. One guy dropped a brand new streetglide in the fricking parking lot. That Ninja you have it perfect to learn the fundamentals. I have been riding for going on 20 years now and I learn something new all the time. Once you really get into it look at a track day or an advanced school such as Yamaha Champions Riding School. SoCal Supermoto is on my bucket list for sure.
     
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  16. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    It might be able to do 90mph but you will hate it after a few minutes. Screaming high RPM, single cylinder vibes and knobby tire wobble isn’t the most fun.
     
  17. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:46 AM
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    Hey, thanks for the boost! Every minute I spend on those exercises in the parking lot is building my confidence, and the MSF course was critical to starting out with good habits instead of bad habits. I did notice that many of the people who did not pass the course had preexisting habits from teaching themselves how to ride.
    Will look into advanced classes and/or track days in the future, for sure! :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Nov 11, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    Even after you’ve been riding a bit more still take the time to go to a parking lot and practice stuff. Quick stops, slow speed maneuvers/u-turns, swerving, etc. You don’t want to be that guy who rides all day looking cool but drops the bike at a gas station because the pump you stopped at doesn’t work and you need to do a slow u-turn to get to another pump.
     
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  19. Nov 11, 2019 at 11:47 AM
    Dirtridercrf250

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    Did 6k since August. The tires were replaced with Shinko 705s and its smooth as a babies rear.
     
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  20. Nov 14, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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