NinjaNick Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm game sometime. Also, I'm always riding down there near Clarksville, Oregonia, Lebanon area Jamez. I went to Clinton Massie HS in the early 90's so I know all around that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I passed Clinton Massie on my way home from Dayton today. I decided 380 would be more fun than 75 South. Boy it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Early 90s...that puts you about 34?Just asking I turn 30 this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I passed Clinton Massie on my way home from Dayton today. I decided 380 would be more fun than 75 South. Boy it was.As soon as you see that WHITE firehouse on south 380 where the road FORKS when passing over the bridge that says entering CLINTON county and leaving Greene, that is my neighborhood I grew up in. We were 1 of the 1st houses in that neighborhood in 1991. You don't want to know the stupid shit I have done on 380 in my teenage years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Early 90s...that puts you about 34?Just asking I turn 30 this monthI graduated in 1996 and will be 34 this October 27th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I passed Clinton Massie on my way home from Dayton today. I decided 380 would be more fun than 75 South. Boy it was.As of last 2 years, St. Rte. 380 needs paved BAD though. That road is pretty nice when it's smooth blacktop. Today it's cracked and needs repaved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Definitely take the MSF course. After the MSF course, the thing that increased my confidence the most was the Twist of the Wrist 2 DVD. Understanding everything that's going on is great! After that I'd just practice the basics and then, as Jbot advised, head to a riding school asap. I actually have that DVD...wife bought it for me for my birthday, totally surprised. If you want to see it PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I know I ask a lot of questions and have a lot to say but I'm a noob so please bare with me.I've been working on my startoff and am getting quite a bit better. So now here's my next problem. I find that occasionally especially on right turns at decent speed I've found that I am rolling the throttle as I'm pushing and leaning. I know I'm supposed to gently roll throttle exiting a turn but I find that I'm doing it all the time, even entering and during the turn. I believe that part of the issue is that I shouldn't have started on a 600 because its not forgiving AT ALL with mistakes. It doesn't care and has no feelings. It doesn't care if it kills me, it just wants to go.I'm guessing that my arms are too straight or my grip is too low causing the throttle issues but again its a guess. When its happening I'm concentrating on not dieing and not on what's exactly happening cause its happening too fast. I hope mabe with all the riders here mabe someone knows what I may be doing. I do understand that its difficult to tell without seeing me but mabe this is a common thing?As always thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Unless you're coming to a stop you should be rolling on the throttle during a turn if you had to slow down for it AND holding it steady at the speed you've been cruising at if you didn't have to slow down for it. Don't over think things, most of the time they happen naturally. Also don't put all your weight on your arms/hands. Grip tank with thighs. Feel how the bike reacts on the road, under acceleration, when off the gas, when rolling it on in a turn, when slowing down. Let your body be relaxed and let the bike communicate to you through it's response. It becomes harmony over time.But yeah you're right...someone behind you watching will provide tons more help than trying to get it right on the internet. You need a riding mentor. You need the MSF course asap, and a riding mentor to watch you and tell you what you're doing wrong on the road if you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Speaking of MSF, I'm hoping to get a walk-in next wed. I'll keep trying if I don't but I'm scheduled for end of June if for some reason I can'tJamez, thanks for posting this thread (and those that replied). It's been helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I know I ask a lot of questions and have a lot to say but I'm a noob so please bare with me.I've been working on my startoff and am getting quite a bit better. So now here's my next problem. I find that occasionally especially on right turns at decent speed I've found that I am rolling the throttle as I'm pushing and leaning. I know I'm supposed to gently roll throttle exiting a turn but I find that I'm doing it all the time, even entering and during the turn. I believe that part of the issue is that I shouldn't have started on a 600 because its not forgiving AT ALL with mistakes. It doesn't care and has no feelings. It doesn't care if it kills me, it just wants to go.I'm guessing that my arms are too straight or my grip is too low causing the throttle issues but again its a guess. When its happening I'm concentrating on not dieing and not on what's exactly happening cause its happening too fast. I hope mabe with all the riders here mabe someone knows what I may be doing. I do understand that its difficult to tell without seeing me but mabe this is a common thing?As always thanksThis sounds like your a little too tense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 As of last 2 years, St. Rte. 380 needs paved BAD though. That road is pretty nice when it's smooth blacktop. Today it's cracked and needs repaved.The southern half of it was in pretty good shape. You are definitely correct on half of the road though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 The southern half of it was in pretty good shape. You are definitely correct on half of the road though.My bad, you're right. It's the GREENE county side that is jacked. Clinton county has good roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted April 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 (edited) Speaking of MSF, I'm hoping to get a walk-in next wed. I'll keep trying if I don't but I'm scheduled for end of June if for some reason I can'tJamez, thanks for posting this thread (and those that replied). It's been helpfulno problem man, im just trying not to be roadkill as best as i can___________________________________________________________________________________Aside from that i know that im too tense. i cant help it man. i have no riding experience at all on a 110hp death machine. dont get me wrong riding is one of the best things ive ever experienced. i just feel like im not controlling it but more of riding it and guiding it along.i will be trying to walk in the msf course may 4th. ill be there super early ( first come first serve ) so if anyone else here plans on doing this or has a spot may 4th, let me in! Edited April 14, 2011 by Jamez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJ Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 This sounds like your a little too tense.That's my internet impression too - maybe death grippng? If you're clamped onto the grips it's going to tense up your forearms as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxynoodle Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 I admit, I didn't read every post. But here are a couple of suggestions:1. Read Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough2. Don't do anything you aren't comfortable doing. It's not worth getting hurt to rush your riding skills along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerben Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 David, we need to take the advanced class for shits and giggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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