mango_sv

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

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.

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.

In Texas for work.

But if I was in Ohio id be all over this.

I tried to help!

Where is rawlins87?

Note to self: Restock plug/CO2 kit before Deals Gap trip.

Ride safe!

Mine never leave the bike.

we need to figure out which strip club rossi and the eyetalians go to

Prolly Sunset Strip just blocks from the track. It looks like a classy joint.

Nice!

I'll yell RIDERS DISCOUNT as I stumbled back to the hotel. See if ya can find me!

I am going again, what a riot every year. The JW is one of the best locations downtown. It is pricey but close to the party and I can usually stumble my way back to the hotel after a night of fun downtown. Of course the GP event is sweet and the reason to go but make sure to head downtown for Motorcycles on Meridian. I look forward to it every year! -Mike

I'm just like a block over at the Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal.

The get together is downtown. Downtown Indy puts on a helluva party for all the GP fans.

Oh yea, that gets crazy....

I took the class as I was a beginner and had a great experience with it (better then my husband trying to teach me). Yes the bikes are a piece of crap but what I learned I don't believe I would have learned on my own or the proper way. There were 3 guys in the class who claimed they have rode for years and surprisingly enough 2 of them did not pass the class. The instructors kept pointing out bad habits they had in riding and they would not listen or change. The instructors also stayed over 1 day with me because I wanted to practice the figure 8 in the box and were very helpful with all the beginners. I would recommend it to anyone new wanting to get their license...plus you get a discount on your insurance taking the class.

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.

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."

Never been there. We'll see.

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!

Unfortunately you may want to do damage control with the Fiance and offer her another class somewhere else. If you're thinking about providing that instruction, remember it's not ideal for a friend/family member to teach vehicle skills, for a variety of reasons that a budding relationship shouldn't have to bear ;-) - take it from a 10-year veteran of marriage. The $250-350 you may have to spend will totally be worth it to bolster her individual confidence and an avoidance of arguments...

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.

I think our tix are just around the turn a bit from that.

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.

As an MSF instructor who works for Motorcycle Ohio, I am disturbed to hear of this experience. The MO program works hard to provide high quality instruction for motorcyclists of varying abilities. The course satisfaction surveys are reviewed to identify areas of improvement. Instructors are evaluated on a regular basis. If there is an issue, I recommend you call the Motorcycle Ohio office. What was the date and location of the BRC class?

The class was at Terra College in Fremont, OH last weekend. I also sent the email to Motorcycle Ohio.

I'm disappointed to hear this and am sorry it sucked so badly for you, Mango_SV. It's not what I experienced with my MSF or the two ARC classes I did - they were all great, and taught by experienced and informative instructors. I hope it doesn't discourage you from pursuing additional training, and taking it slow while you build skills. I still practice in a parking lot after I haven't been riding for a couple weeks.

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.

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.

invite is always open.. actually the red snake was pretty cool... all bikes are welcome to join the ride they just are not counted as apart of the world record attempt..

last year i believe we had 233 ducatis and a total of 260ish bikes

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

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.

I kind of disagree. I guess it just depends on what classes are available locally. I hadn't ridden a bike in about 20 years and then it was just goofing off on a friend's bike for a few minutes. The class helped to get my confidence level up before I bought my own bike. It was less scary when I was worrying about dropping somebody else's bike that had crash guards installed. No complaint about my instructors and the bikes were literally brand new. I may have a different opinion if I had taken the $50 class at the community college.

I do think that a low speed track day would do me a world of good now that I have a few miles under my belt.

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.

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.

I should add, I've already got tickets and hotel booked. We booked our tickets last August. Lol

Theresa and I will be there Friday/monday.. with the rest of the DesmOhio Crew. doing the Red snake ride. as well as doing the track day at Putnam the day after..

You guys gonna invite me along this year too? I guess a red FZ09 looks just like a Duc.

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......

FZ09 can handle touring duty.