g35tonv Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Looks like a fun time! Dallas your new bike is lookin pretty sexy How do you like it? Sorry to hear bout the two wrecks.i love it.. but towards the end of the trip made me nervous seeing people go down.. i didnt want to scratch up my baby lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I was behind Wendi when she low sided. She did everything right, including staying off the brakes through the turn. I saw her rear get a little squirrelly so I got off the throttle, then she stood it up and headed off the side of the road. Good thing she got off the road before she laid it down, hate to think what might have happened at that blind turn!Like I told her when she asked if she was going too fast and what she did wrong, she was going too fast for the road conditions (conditions that she didn't know about until it was too late). Other than that, she did everything right! Glad she's OK, sorry she was chucking tools and shit at the rest of you folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) http://www.ohio-riders.net/showthread.php?t=17239&highlight=mid+ohioonce you go track you will never look at those roads the same ever again.not posting that for starting drama, just it would be a safer environment for you guys to push your bikes without worrying about outside variables.and it would be even better for the guys/gals who are new, as they wont have to worry about whats around the bend and concentrate on form and positioning. Edited March 23, 2009 by natedogg624 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35tonv Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 http://www.ohio-riders.net/showthread.php?t=17239&highlight=mid+ohioonce you go track you will never look at those roads the same ever again.not posting that for starting drama, just it would be a safer environment for you guys to push your bikes without worrying about outside variables.and it would be even better for the guys/gals who are new, as they wont have to worry about whats around the bend and concentrate on form and positioning.Yup i signed up for Mid Ohio at the end of next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 In regards to Wendi, she was NOT pushing the bike. She might have been doing 30mph, MAYBE.... now dismount your soapbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Go ahead and think what you want Ben. The larger the group, the greater your chances of crashing are going to be. Math is math...The group was split in essentially three parts... 1) fast/hitting the twisties hard2) fast but not hitting the twisties that hard3) slow and easyMiles of space between the groups, and plenty of space between the riders, which would explain why when someone went down they didn't take anyone with them and didn't cause any chain reactions.I will agree that the larger the group the greater chance of SOMEONE, not anyone in particular, but SOMEONE will go down. That's just numbers. if you're saying there's more of a chance of me going down because I'm riding in a group, you may want to go take a statistics class or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 The entire GS500F front fairing goes for about 142 bucks at discount plus shipping. (and it's already yellow)The swingarm is about 153 discount plus shipping, 50-100 bucks used.New bearings (4) for swingarm if needed, maybe 44 bucks.Plus all the little pieces; chain, sprocket, turn signals, etc.the oil cooler looked ok, and the tank is ok?Maybe 500 bucks total.Most bikes just fall over and cost more than that...Make a list of all the parts needed.Start checking ebay and the central ohio motorcycle junkyards for parts.I just buy new at discount mail-order. 3 or 4 weeks and it can be back riding again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35tonv Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 3) slow and easythat was me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Recon, good looking out. All the engine parts look to be fine, just the sprocket and swing arm. actually I dont see any teeth in the sprocket missing either. Might be a better day then thought.Minus flying wrenches at my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 all you need is one trackday to realize its benefits neg rep dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balaormiga Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 that was me lol I should have went. I could have kept you company. Hmmm.. wait was there a slower and easier group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) Nate, I've been riding for over 20 years. Cut my motorcycle teeth on the dirt track, spent way too much time and money on flat track during my 20s... I know the benefits, respect the benefits, but when a jackass that wasn't even there starts preaching that someone went down because they were riding over their heads and didn't have enough track time, it kinda pisses me off. All the time and miles I did on the track in my hay day definitely paid off, but the groomed track doesn't do shit to teach you how to deal w/the real world road conditions of post winter salt, sand, and gravel. You can only get that experience by riding those conditions.In regards to the neg rep.......... Edited March 23, 2009 by AOW too hostile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 please please tell me where i said people were riding over their heads or didn't have enough track time. all i did was post a link to the track day thread, if you are making those implications off of that take a step outside and get some fresh air. just another way for people to have fun without the stress of wondering whats around the next cornerchillax. here's a candy bar for your troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I don't take candy from strangers, but I will buy you a beer if you make it to QSL for the first bike night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 AOW!I've been on the track and loved it. But I'm a road rider. I'd ride the track all the time if it was free and close by. But I enjoy the street WAY MUCH! An accident is that, an accident. It can happen to anyone. I don't let fear keep me off the street. I love street riding. Street riding is what most people do and love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 To Benyen and AOW. obviously I meant SOMEONE and not you specifically. But at least it gave you something to chime in about so your welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Recon, good looking out. All the engine parts look to be fine, just the sprocket and swing arm. actually I dont see any teeth in the sprocket missing either. Might be a better day then thought.Minus flying wrenches at my face.Probably could drill and helicoil the swingarm for new threads. Whatever the previous length of threads in the swingarm were, it will be just as strong if the same length of threads is replaced with a helicoil.When you get the swingarm off, stick straight rods through pivot and wheel axle locations, stand back, and see if they are parallel. Got to check for bent or twisted swingarm. Or just buy one, 150 bucks is cheap enough.The sprocket should be checked real close, for bent or cracked teeth. I'd be tempted to just get a new one for that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm w/Reconrat on just replacing the sprocket. Can't vouch for you, but when I ey something up it never quite lines up perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 i would deff just replace it.. had a buddy have a chain jump teeth and it just bendit slightly could tell though till well he rode it and it split the new chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 To Benyen and AOW. obviously I meant SOMEONE and not you specifically. But at least it gave you something to chime in about so you're welcome.fixed it for ya! I get what your saying, but pretty sure it's gonna be lost on most of us on this thread as we weren't the ones that went down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 fixed it for ya! I get what your saying, but pretty sure it's gonna be lost on most of us on this thread as we weren't the ones that went down.Thats understandable.. and I ALWAYS mess up your and you're when Im posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g35tonv Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 AOW i wanted to say i or we appreciated you slowing down to wait for the "slow" or 3rd group behind ya to make sure everyone was ok.. I was keeping a slower pace just so i wouldn't be too far ahead but i really appreciated you slowing down and stopping also when you didnt have to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DudeAbides Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 FNG here, but if you want a more precise check on that swing arm and are trusting, I can inspect it for you. I could set it up on an inspection table at work on 3 points, check parallel and squareness of it if you see fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Nate, I've been riding for over 20 years. Cut my motorcycle teeth on the dirt track, spent way too much time and money on flat track during my 20s... I know the benefits, respect the benefits, but when a jackass that wasn't even there starts preaching that someone went down because they were riding over their heads and didn't have enough track time, it kinda pisses me off. All the time and miles I did on the track in my hay day definitely paid off, but the groomed track doesn't do shit to teach you how to deal w/the real world road conditions of post winter salt, sand, and gravel. You can only get that experience by riding those conditions.In regards to the neg rep..........Positive rep........Why do some people on here ALWAYS have to talk shit about someone else's skills or riding style?!! Especially if you weren't on the ride, this amazes me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thats understandable.. and I ALWAYS mess up your and you're when Im posting. Quoted for truth. Since I've been on here from December of 2006 and can remember flounder has always gotten a bad rep for is "your and you're" usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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