the chi |
02-23-2011 02:58 PM |
Sixxxer - To all outside appearances, you ride like you have something to prove, and from all I've seen the last 2 rallies, you are a hazard to your fellow riders, whether you realize it or not. Maybe we could put it nicer, but there it is.
I gotta agree with the guys on all counts. I did mention that I was less than impressed with your riding past me at light speed and within touching distance and if you ever buzzed me like that again I'd knock you off your bike. But you apparently dont recall that. :skep:
Good for you on the track time, it'll help you build skills and be a better and more conscientious rider. Trip is spot on, speed comes with time, better technique and listening to folks who know what it's all about. Refine and perfect your particular technique (as everyones is different) and you'll be a different rider.
In regards to the OP, I haven't switched yet myself, but I'm dying to. I want to keep the GSXR for the track, but I really have zero interest in street riding anymore. Case in point, I pulled a bike outta the garage for the 1st time in 6 months just last week. It was awesome to be on 2 wheels again, but I want to branch out. I want to be able to take ANY road, not just the well paved ones. I like to see what I am riding past, I want to take time to enjoy it.
I went from trying to prove I could ride, to trying to keep up with the guys, to mostly being able to keep up with the guys, to being the slowest in the group because I like seeing the scenery and dont mind being slow. I dont ride near my threshold on the street at all, I have fears of dogs, rails, dirt, gravel, and pretty much any other unknowns I cant control on the street.
(Including my fellow riders! I am sure a few of my fellow females can attest, for some reason, when a girl enters the group, some boys balls grow to massive size and they have to show me how BADASS they are. For some reason when they miss the curve trying to be so awesome, it's just not that impressive. I guess they just want the chance to use my first aid kit for the barbwire wounds they incur in the process. That MUST be it. :lol: )
I still plan on making a cross country trip with some folks when I can get the bike, time and money for it. And not at a high rate of speed either. Preferably slow enough to enjoy the trip. :lol:
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