whattheheck

Wow! What a douche...

Un real... Witnessed some crazy people tonight while out riding.

Prayors and thoughts are with everyone!

This really sucks donkey butt this morning. Had to fine a whole new route.

Sound like a good experience! Maybe next year, I will attempt to make the trip.

I think some of you might be over doing the it's too tight thing.   here's a pic of ben spies R1.   it's not that loose either.

 

What happened here?

So you ride as well as Ben Spies?

I bet his suspension is way better for how he rides vs. your suspension. My point is riders at Spies level ride right on the edge of almost crashing and out of control. So setting your bike up based on a pretty picture of his probably isn't the best way to go.

Holy....  What happened here?

READ BELOW

Hey how's everyone doing? 

Doing good here!  Been out riding (practicing) alot the last few days. Hope everyone is doing good?

So today was an interesting one to say the least.... Was out riding around with buddy this afternoon. On our way home, I live near Whitehall area, Was not watching and my sleed was not to desire. Bam! Got pulled over and slapped with a ticket... Lol Its my fault but the cop was a dick and sgt stopped to who was cool and we started to chat. The Sgt was going over rules about bike riding. Pretty cool. He's a bike rider too. So that was awesome. But no break on the ticket. Learn the hard way... Lol

PS keep out a look out on Yearling Rd.!

Thats some wicked stuff..

Can you PM in matte black M as well?

this is mine at 1.5" travel.  I thought it's pretty generous.    it doesn't look too far off from the spies's R1.

 

Nice Bike!

anyone interested in going in on a garage?

 

 

 

its twilight track time, so intermediate and advance riders only....not sure if you have been to the track before

Nope.  But I would come and watch thou.

Its a track day at mid ohio.

Oh gotcha..

Welcome,and Stay safe.....taka a MSF course...Great way to learn....

Thanks!  I was going to look into that MSF stuff over the winter and sign up for next Spring.  Was talking a to a guy last night he was telling me all about it.  Yea, sounds fun and educational.  Can't wait to try it out. 

Whats this all about?

IMHO Best starter bike: 05-06 SV650 - Enough power to do whatever you want, but not too much power that you'll end up on your back if you mess up.  Handles very well, comfortable, good gas mileage, and usually a very decent price. I know a few people selling bikes on here that are very clean.

 

Comfortable 2 up as well, good for twisties, slabbing, racing, etc.

 

 

Although it is a Suzuki which steers away from Kawasaki and Yamaha.

Derek, glad to be your signature.... Lol

Welcome!

Thank You!

Parking lot practice a shit load. Hard stops over and over until you are sick of it.

Have already been out on the roads. But I will keep that in mind thou.

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you!

Ok, you are going to have to give us more than this if you want a reco:

 

1, years riding

2, bikes owned/current past

3, where will you ride

4, what is your intended purpose, Primary, secondary, tertiary

      (Commute, tour, track days, straight line speed, stunting, dirt)

5, any two up

6, biographics = how big are you (height, weight, inseam) and age (20s, 30s, ...)

7, why do you want a bike an/or what is the primary driver for wanting one

 

In general, sportbikes (aka crotch rockets) are not ideal first or even second bike. There are some variants of these bikes that are more suited to a newer rider that when operated with skill, can be every bit as fast on public roads and the track. Bonus, is that insurance is lower and they can actually allow you to become a better rider, quicker.

1. 2 months

2. Never

3. IDK, any place pretty much

4. Normal Commute and hanging with people.  Speed very high once I get comfortable with the bike and everything.  But not to get a ticket.

5. Sorry not sure what that means...

6. 5'5 175ibs

7. Just want one no specific reason.  Why not have one?

I was considering starting down low in the 250 ranges for CC's.  Most people I have talked to think that's best for me right now.  Until I get the hang of things.

If you're really into Kawi, I'd go with a Ninja 250 or 500, the twin will allow you to learn without getting you into too much trouble if/when you mishandle the controls...

 

a R1 or ZX-10 are not reccomended by most people to be a first or "almost" first bike... the power and torque can get you into a lot of trouble if you accidentally do something you didn't mean to do.

 

Edit, if you're looking for a yamaha, this one might be a good option

http://ohioriders.net/index.php?/topic/102346-2003-yamaha-yzf600r/

 

 not as crazy as a r6, but still plenty of power, and not a bank breaker.

That's a nice one.  The color not so desire....LOL

Very very small experience. Ive decide to go with a used unit thou!

Ok so today went with a friend to Suzuki dealership up near Delaware. Saw some nice bikes. Gently used and new. I like how the sales rep was. Pretty laid back and cool. Then went to Iron Pony amd look at a few bikes as well. Kept looking at the Yamaha's and Kawasaki's. very impressive display. And then just got from ASK motorsports. So currently up in the air. I want to stay with Kawasaki and Yamaha's. what does everyone recommend? I really like the R1's and R's... Oh NICE!!!

Speak up pupils!...lol

Welcome. Practice practice practice.

Most def! Almost had a scarey moment over the weekend. But all is good.

That was mostly aimed towards Ricochet's comment about male full frontal nudity.....ya know, ball-afro.....the old twig-n-berry shrubbery.....you'll catch on, just lurk some off-topic threads and there's plenty of slang to be had from our resident "bruised fruits" ( ie busted canopies, mushed melons, drain bamaged noodles ) like me

Aw... Gotcha! Thanks for the help!