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Id be down for a ride

Sounds good. Lets see who else is interested & how the weather forcast changes. I'd say we could set a day, route & meet point about next Wednesday or so.

Just seeing if there is any interest in riding south next weekend? Accuweather is saying it's supposed to be sunny & mid 50s to low 60s.

Update:

207 HP! Full details on the 2011 Kawasaki ZX-10R

Thanks for the link. Looks like they've got BMW in their sights.

I'm wondering if internal combustion engines will be extinct by then? If not, I'm thinking Ducati Monster 1100. If so, I guess I'll just have to see what's available at that time.

Did anyone ever tell you you're too old for a sportbike? Someone should've let you know about 12 years ago.

I'll always be too young for a Harley.

I was on Hardley's mailing list & getting a bunch of crap in the mail about coming in for the "test ride of a lifetime" & such. I must be in the target demographic group for them since I'm 52. This prompted me to write a letter to their suggestions department, telling them how much money I've spent on bikes over the years & asking them if they planned on making anything to my liking in the next quarter century or so (I specified lean angle, max weight, power, torque curve, snickety snick transmission & so on). I wasn't really suprised that I got no reply, but at least the bullshit advertisements in the mail have stopped.

Did 555 yesterday for the 5th time this year. Never did it without a slip or two in invisible gravel accumulated from the chipseal surface. 260 had a lot more gravel yesterday but at least you could see it & plan accordingly.

Managed to limit the slip it to the rear tire this time. The 2 wheel drifts are a bit hairy for me.

Did 555 yesterday for the 5th time this year. Never did it without a slip or two in invisible gravel accumulated from the chipseal surface. 260 had a lot more gravel yesterday but at least you could see it & plan accordingly.

Does your 'busa have a steering damper? You're probably going to want to make sure it's in proper working order unless you want to learn about tank slappers first hand.

Hey Uncle Punk- Please let us know how you are. I enjoyed riding with you (briefly) this year. Hope to ride with you next year. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Nice bike. I question the mileage though. No need to guess. If you were down 8 in front (not likely) your mileage would be as claimed. If you are down 1 in the front the actual mileage is about 12K even.

It's something that will eventually happen to all riders. I've been caught drifting on streets that were wet or didn't look wet but were slippery. Let it spin but not too much, control the throttle. And don't suddenly let off the throttle either, it will jerk the bike upright and wobble around. Smooth is good.

"Wobble around" is best case. Launch you to the moon highside is worst case. This can happen even if you don't chop the throttle, if the rear regains traction when the bike is out of shape.

What do you suggest? I had my eye on a BMW K1200.

That would be nice. I just said that about the proper bike because cruisers aren't known for their sharp handling & you sound like someone that is interested in the way a bike handles & a good handling bike.

picnic, because someone will prolly eat it on that shitty road.

I 2nd that. When are you going to take me on some of the nice roads down there?

Good luck with it. I consider this harrassment & taxation without representation.

I think you're thinking & analyzing way too much. Just go with the flow & don't worry about the low speed stuff. Play around with countersteering (push right go right, push left go left) until it becomes 2nd nature to you. In a turn, after an initial check for gravel etc, keep your eyes ahead as far as you can see down the road too. (Trade in the Voluisa on a proper bike)

Progressive full coverage/ $706 a year package deal for my wife's bike & mine

('09 Monster 696 & '08 CBR1000RR). Ages 51 & 52 respectively. I'm sure the premium will change next spring when they find out about my hooliganism ticket. I'll probably switch to liability only then.

You've got my votes. Best of luck.

That sucks. Hope you heal up quickly.

The vid makes it look like a clear case of target fixation (of which I've definitely been guilty of). Not too much speed, just looking the wrong place. Glad it turned out OK.

No catagory for engineering management so I had to go with hookers & blow.

I spent 5 weeks in Northern Germany, traveling by myself for work, a few years ago. The president of the company I was visiting picked me up at the airport in his AMG Mercedes & I remember doing a sustained pace of about 250 kph while slower vehicles actually got out of our way. The level of driver awareness in that country is great. We could take a lesson. They set me up with an Audi to drive (Wish I could have rented a motorbike) The people were very friendly & it seems that everyone wanted to practice their english on me. I hope you aren't a vegetarian. Happy travels.

A few years ago on my CBR600RR I was on I-480 on my way to work going about 75 mph along with traffic. I cut right two lanes but a semi in front of me in the 1st lane I crossed was blocking my view of the completely stopped traffic in the lane I was entering. I managed hit both brakes, lifted the rear wheel about a foot, eased the front brake a bit, keeping the rear about 6 inches off the pavement until I came to a complete stop about 5 feet before impact would have occured. I had a little wobble while braking on the front wheel & I do remember the tire howling a bit but no lockup. I would prefer never to have to do this again but it is pretty amazing how quickly these bikes will stop.

I don't know about being a "baller like Uncle Punk" but I do tend to use the whole tire even on the street even with the power ones so I think I'm going with the power pures. Thanks.

everyone i've talked to loves the pures. track, street, mix of both?

Mix of both. Not enough trackdays though. Thanks.