mango_sv
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I only took the Fiance's CB300F for one solo ride. It was fun as shit to ride in the little curves I do have around here. But I definitely missed the grunt of the FZ09. I really want something in between. A Sumo would be a blast, but after surprising her with the CB3, I'm broke. Lol
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I know where all 3 colors sit right now for sale. I haven't rode an R3, but was incredibly impressed with the fiance's CB300F. Even 2 up, it was hauling us highway speeds with no problem.
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GSX-R: Strange symptoms, hard to research and find cause
mango_sv replied to Blitz's topic in Tech and Tips
Get that thing to a dyno. My SV was the same way on the downloaded full M4 maps from DynoJet. When I got it tuned, it was off the charts rich in the low end. So much fuel it was choking the hot motor. -
I tried to help!
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Where is rawlins87?
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Mine never leave the bike.
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Prolly Sunset Strip just blocks from the track. It looks like a classy joint.
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I'll yell RIDERS DISCOUNT as I stumbled back to the hotel. See if ya can find me!
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I'm just like a block over at the Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal.
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Oh yea, that gets crazy....
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That's funny, we stayed after on Sat and talked to one of the instructors about my Fiancé trying a different bike, or some 1 on 1 training. We were told that if we showed up early on Sunday, we could help try another bike and do so practice. Got there at 12:15 for the 2PM class. Morning class had released and only had 2 retest to do. We sat down and watched the retests. We then sat there and waited on an afternoon instructor. They showed up at 1 and never even spoke to us. We started the class at 1:30 when the last student showed up.
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My brother had kinda the same thing happen with a fireplace. Front glass cracked during one of his first fires. Company sent a new one and said they would be back for the old one. That was 2 yrs ago. It's in his garage now. He said, "If they ever do show up, I'll just go pull the pipes off it."
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We hadn't either until last year. Always got Box B tickets. Last year all weekend IMS was sending us emails or texts asking us if we wanted to upgrade to Penthouse B for a crazy price, like $75 to $100 per seat. So on Saturday we went up there to check it out. Right at the top of the stairs, to the left, restrooms, to the right, IMS concessions. Walk between the 2 and down to the seats. Great view, nice breeze, covered seating. Only downfall is the climb up and down. But no bathroom or concession lines!
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Actually that is why we took the class, so she got outside instructions. I'm not worried about teaching her. She is very receptive to it. Sunday morning we took my FZ09 and her XR100 out in the yard and she followed me around practicing clutch control, using the rear brake to stablize, even a few emergency stops out in the road. Easy to teach and give pointers with Scala G4s. We're going to go look at a 95 Ninja 250 tomorrow for her to ride on the street so she doesn't drop the CB300F. On a side note.... got this today.
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I think E is just one section further into turn 1. Does Penthouse E have restrooms and foot at penthouse level? I was surprised to see that all right behind our seats last year.
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The class was at Terra College in Fremont, OH last weekend. I also sent the email to Motorcycle Ohio. Honestly, the class was pointless to me. But my Fiancé learned some and that is why we were there. It's just shitty the way they didn't help those that needed it. Just kept moving along.
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We have 4 tickets in penthouse B right at turn 1. Great view. Plus picked up 2 Paddock passes for the weekend. It works out nice. My friend and his wife pay for tickets, my future wifey and I pay for the hotel.
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I came back to the bike after a day at the track to find these on it. It was quite funny. Only non-Duc in the lot with them on it. Lol
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I gave them feedback in the form of a long email. The 2 instructors had never worked together and kept arguing over exercises and when demos should be done and how they should be explained. It was sad. I honestly wish I would have had my GoPros with me but didn't want the future wifey to be more nervous.
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And like you, that was 1 of the 4 that should have been in the course. There was a 50 somethings woman that had not ridden in 20 some years. She needed the class. The guys showing up daily on ape hanger cruisers had no business in the class. I had no business in the class other than for my Fiancé.
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My thoughts too, but my Fiancé is a complete noob. What pissed me off was the way the class catered to those that were already experienced. Not to the actual BASIC riders. It's was like, "Let's get this over so you can pass the skills test and have your certificate." If you want your license, go take your road course at the license branch or take the returning rider course.
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I should add, I've already got tickets and hotel booked. We booked our tickets last August. Lol
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You guys gonna invite me along this year too? I guess a red FZ09 looks just like a Duc.
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So I took the Basic Rider course this weekend with my Fiancé. I've never taken it, so I went to support her and know what she went thru. I have to say, the class is a joke. I will never again suggest it to anyone. Of the 11 students, 4 were actually "beginners" that should have been there. 1 guy was bragging about having 40 yrs of riding experience and was just doing it for a license. That's how most the guys on the class were. 40 and 50 somethings that have been riding without a license or couldn't pass the road course. The instructors were a joke. Both yelled at everyone who forgot to start or shutdown a bike by the book, but proceeded to forget to turn the gas on in 1 demo each. The bikes were horrible. All had chains rusted to shit, adjusted to completely in, slapping the swingarms. Clutches were toast, slipping, and out of adjustment. Some bikes were missing and bucking and had to be revved to keep them running. But the biggest thing was the way the class ran. If you had a hard time with an exercise, too bad, moving on!!!! No stopping to help those that needed it. Just rush thru so we can leave an hr early......
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FZ09 can handle touring duty.