MidgetTodd Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 3:38 PM, what said: Until you look at the truck and wonder which route they blocked off for half a day to get up there :| Expand ? Come down 28 like every other truck in the area. Have you been to Fontana, easy accsess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 4:58 PM, Wojo72 said: @midgetodd Did you get to ride it or was it just on display? Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Expand Turns out only media people get to demo, My status as ORDN spokesman didnt count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 8:51 PM, MidgetTodd said: ? Come down 28 like every other truck in the area. Have you been to Fontana, easy accsess Expand Some pretty tight turns on that last little section of 28 before Fontana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Since today was a non-event due to the wonderful weather I plan on being at IP first thing tomorrow morning. Say high if you see a black and white Speed and Strength mesh jersey with combat boots and the Blue GSXS. Not sure how many asshats and haters are still planning on making the trip. Looks like it will be pretty toasty. I'm not sure what I want to ride yet. I may try a Raider. I have only ridden sport and naked bikes so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Its very busy. Not on the fjr until 1. R6 at 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Did you notice the police version of the FJR on the top rack in the back of the semi trailer?See if they'll pull that down and let you ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Nope, wont take it down. R6 was a freaking blast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 On 7/23/2016 at 4:11 PM, Tonik said: Nope, wont take it down. R6 was a freaking blast. Expand Narrowed your search down I guess, your back okay with that? .... But.. But what about abs @MidgetTodd ur damn lucky to get to ride the fz10 in 28, demo ride can't get any better than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackImpact Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 Had to fetch my Mom from airport in Indy and then take her to fair today. So no demo day for me. Was dying to try an FJ09 as I am thinking of trading in the FZ07 for that or a Versys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 On 7/23/2016 at 8:32 PM, NinjaDoc said: Narrowed your search down I guess, your back okay with that? .... But.. But what about abs Expand Back was fine, it fit like a glove. Even my long ass legs felt fine, and at speed hardly any pressure on my arms. Just tightened up with my knees and stomach and I was comfy. Tracy, Derek, John and Brian had to be laughing their asses off as I got on and pulled out. Took a few tries to figure out where the hell to put my feet. Took a few more miles to get ok with basically going down the road head first with next to nothing in front of me. But very quickly it all felt very natural. I don't think we have narrowed it down to an R6, but we certainly have narrowed it down to a more 'traditional' sport bike. The FJR didn't do much for me, it is a great bike. Comfy, handles like a dream. But it didn't make me smile, it didn't grab me. Every bike I have ever bought grabbed me really quickly. And honestly I didn't like the seating position. Kind of half sportbike half cruiser, it didn't fell natural at all to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) On 7/23/2016 at 11:56 PM, Tonik said: Back was fine, it fit like a glove. Even my long ass legs felt fine, and at speed hardly any pressure on my arms. Just tightened up with my knees and stomach and I was comfy. Tracy, Derek, John and Brian had to be laughing their asses off as I got on and pulled out. Took a few tries to figure out where the hell to put my feet. Took a few more miles to get ok with basically going down the road head first with next to nothing in front of me. But very quickly it all felt very natural. I don't think we have narrowed it down to an R6, but we certainly have narrowed it down to a more 'traditional' sport bike. The FJR didn't do much for me, it is a great bike. Comfy, handles like a dream. But it didn't make me smile, it didn't grab me. Every bike I have ever bought grabbed me really quickly. And honestly I didn't like the seating position. Kind of half sportbike half cruiser, it didn't fell natural at all to me. Expand i dont own a gun , but i will buy/borrow/steal one and shoot @DerekClouser if he didnt take a picture of you on the R6 this brings us down to what we talked last time we met, keep the couch since u guys feel like made for each other. And buy the real race beater bike for short term fun and even track duty Edited July 24, 2016 by NinjaDoc 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 On 7/24/2016 at 12:15 AM, NinjaDoc said: i dont own a gun , but i will buy/borrow/steal one and shoot @DerekClouser if he didnt take a picture of you on the R6 this brings us down to what we talked last time we met, keep the couch since u guys feel like made for each other. And buy the real race beater bike for short term fun and even track duty Expand Oh there are pics. I think he intends to photoshop the hell out of it first. Yea, you nailed it. The path forward is much more clear now, keep the couch and add something pure sport to the garage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 On 7/24/2016 at 12:15 AM, NinjaDoc said: i dont own a gun , but i will buy/borrow/steal one and shoot @DerekClouser if he didnt take a picture of you on the R6 this brings us down to what we talked last time we met, keep the couch since u guys feel like made for each other. And buy the real race beater bike for short term fun and even track duty Expand Just wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Holy crap man, that is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 If you were curious why @Tonik was so happy on the R6... He wheelied it in the parking lot. He said he's never rode a sport bike before. I call lies. He almost got kicked off the demo for this!!! What a hooligan!!! I got lots more pics coming. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 He was so apologetic they even let him take it to Deal's Gap for a further test run... Hitting them twisties. This one I found courtesy of Killboy.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DerekClouser Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 There shall be more trolling later, but here are some actual pics from the day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekClouser Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Caught on the hubble telescope 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Yes, but is it made of cheese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 I'm not telling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) So they had an FZ10 there but not available as a demo (if I'm reading the thread correctly)? I really want to ride that things. The FZ1 was one of the best bikes ever. As I understand it from a few who bought one, they are a cross between the R1 and the second gen FZ1. Probably a little more aggressive in the seating than I'd like but I bet that motor is the shit. @Tonik - I felt the same about the FJR...it just never called to me. Nice bike but no soul. Edited July 24, 2016 by ScubaCinci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricer1 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 On 7/24/2016 at 2:52 PM, DerekClouser said: Caught on the hubble telescope Expand I could have sworn I thought Jim's R6 demo had LED lights! Bright LED's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted July 24, 2016 Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 what was you lap/orbit time? Yamaha has sent me 4 emails since Friday...Social marketers are competing with lawyers as most hated professions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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