Switching riding styles - Page 5

Trip · 02-22-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Thats what you think of me...Honestly I wasnt pushing myself nearly as much as I COULD have...Frankly I dont have the desire to.

We were riding at a pretty spirited pace on certain parts of the ride...I enjoyed it but I could've pushed it further than I really did.

And on blood mountain I was asked to go a bit faster when I was 2up...but again I wasnt pushing it hard or feeling like I NEEDED to go faster to enjoy myself.

I wasnt trying to impress anyone. Even though I already know your going to rebutle with "yes you were ginger this blah blah blah"

Seriously dude, you can't fucking lie to me or anyone at the rally. The first rally, it was just ridiculous. You rode above your head several times that I am aware of. None us at the rally are fucking idiots when it comes to riding. You have no control, no lines, extremely poor body position, and enough arrogance to think you know how to ride well.

You really need to go to a track day in novice and LISTEN to the instructors. NOT A SINGLE PERSON AT THE RALLY WANTED YOU BEHIND THEM. You just plain ride unsafe for any of us to be around.

Maybe you can use this as a wake up call and invest in learning more control.

Mr Lefty · 02-22-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Thats what you think of me...Honestly I wasnt pushing myself nearly as much as I COULD have...Frankly I dont have the desire to.

We were riding at a pretty spirited pace on certain parts of the ride...I enjoyed it but I could've pushed it further than I really did.

And on blood mountain I was asked to go a bit faster when I was 2up...but again I wasnt pushing it hard or feeling like I NEEDED to go faster to enjoy myself.

I wasnt trying to impress anyone. Even though I already know your going to rebutle with "yes you were ginger this blah blah blah"

as Trip said... you rode above your head... yes, you may have ridden faster... doesn't mean safely.

honestly I can't speak for everyone. but the rally was more about having fun riding WITH ya'll not pushing it... shit Trip, Kyle, Drewpy, Derf... and quite a few others can fuck'n haul ass... I'd have no chance...

all I can say is from inside my helmet, you didn't appear safe, and I made sure I kept extra following distance and always knew where you were.

take it how you will... but the whole " your a ginger blah blah blah" is exactly why I never said anything... because knew you wouldn't take it seriously... I just hoped you'd scare yourself just enough that maturity would kick in and cause you to be safer (notice I didn't say slower)

goof2 · 02-22-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Thanks.....yeah I hit gravel rounding a curve up on Mt Rogers near Damascus VA on a Shady run

Also didn't know you went down. Good you were able to ride it back home. I probably wouldn't be able to ride on the street anymore either with thoughts like that stuck in my head .

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

Am I the only sportbike rider who doesnt feel the need to go as fast as humanly possible to enjoy myself on the street?

No, I'm pretty damn slow. I've noticed a trend though that, like most who have said they go slower, there are no good roads around here either.

derf · 02-21-2011, 09:00 PM

Dood, I love the 500 ninja, it's just a fun little bike. Not really the riding I wanted to do, but it's the perfect bi bike to learn on

Tsunami · 02-21-2011, 10:06 PM

Went from a SV650s to a dual sport because I needed something smaller to really learn how to ride without being scared of dropping it for whatever reason. Found out that I really loved the dual sport because it was easy to handle and it was so much more comfortable since I have a bad back.

Went back to an SV650 because I wanted something bigger that was more road capable and I was ready to upgrade. I enjoy both bikes for different reasons. Since I have been so busy with school riding has fallen by the wayside. I am still more comfortable on the dual sport but I find the SV easier to ride (due to the handling) if that makes sense.

derf · 02-21-2011, 11:07 PM

really? I find that the dual sport is much easier to ride with its wide handles bars. But scraping my center stand isn't exactly fun either

Tsunami · 02-21-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

really? I find that the dual sport is much easier to ride with its wide handles bars. But scraping my center stand isn't exactly fun either

Maybe not so much easier to ride as better handling on the street at higher speeds. Its is a 200cc after all

Rangerscott · 02-22-2011, 01:34 AM

Got the VFR because I was traveling and got tired of having the 250's engine scream down the highway and wanted more comfort. Kept the 250 for awhile but sold it for the cash.

Got the ER-6N to have something lighter the throw around in town.

z06boy · 02-22-2011, 11:45 AM

Haven't "switched" but the wife and I would like to add two cruisers or whatever you call a Yamaha Star Raider or a Victory Vegas Jackpot or say a Harley Dyna Wide Glide or even the VRod.

I like hanging with both groups of riders and like both styles of riding but I do enjoy riding a sportbike more than the cruiser.

marko138 · 02-22-2011, 01:07 PM

I have little interest in sportbikes any more. Not my thing. But I dont have a desire for a bike payment again so I'll keep the Buell.

02-21-2011, 09:00 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Dood, I love the 500 ninja, it's just a fun little bike. Not really the riding I wanted to do, but it's the perfect bi bike to learn on

02-21-2011, 10:06 PM	#5
Tsunami Pug Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Moto: DR200, SV650 Posts: 2,486	Went from a SV650s to a dual sport because I needed something smaller to really learn how to ride without being scared of dropping it for whatever reason. Found out that I really loved the dual sport because it was easy to handle and it was so much more comfortable since I have a bad back. Went back to an SV650 because I wanted something bigger that was more road capable and I was ready to upgrade. I enjoy both bikes for different reasons. Since I have been so busy with school riding has fallen by the wayside. I am still more comfortable on the dual sport but I find the SV easier to ride (due to the handling) if that makes sense.

02-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	really? I find that the dual sport is much easier to ride with its wide handles bars. But scraping my center stand isn't exactly fun either

02-22-2011, 01:34 AM	#8
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Got the VFR because I was traveling and got tired of having the 250's engine scream down the highway and wanted more comfort. Kept the 250 for awhile but sold it for the cash. Got the ER-6N to have something lighter the throw around in town.

02-22-2011, 11:45 AM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Haven't "switched" but the wife and I would like to add two cruisers or whatever you call a Yamaha Star Raider or a Victory Vegas Jackpot or say a Harley Dyna Wide Glide or even the VRod. I like hanging with both groups of riders and like both styles of riding but I do enjoy riding a sportbike more than the cruiser.