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12-04-2012, 11:37 AM | #133 | |
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My advise to riders, learn to ride properly, take motorcycle riding classes, and a roadracing school if you want to ride your sportbike to its limits safely. Better yet, do track days. Most importantly, WEAR safety gear to include a helmet even if your state does not require one, or at least be an organ donor so someone else can benefit from your stupidity. A helmet saved me in 2 out of 4 of my motorcycle accidents. The 2 accidents were my worse ones, on both I was knocked unconscious. Yes, I'm hard headed and love riding. Love the open road so now I have a convertible and love it.
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12-04-2012, 12:58 PM | #134 | |
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12-04-2012, 01:33 PM | #135 | |
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Best to start with a relatively naked smaller displacement bike with a few bumps and scratches but otherwise mechanically sound. You'll add your own battlescars to the bike and down the road pass it along to another new rider. The cost of owning it will be FAR less than the insurance on a brand new shiny bike or the cost to do the repairs without going through insurance and raising your rates even further. The other thing is a lower displacement bike's throttle is a little more "forgiving"... I'm probably not going to make my point well here, but I'm trying to convey that each incremental movement of the throttle "releases" more power on the larger displacement bike. IMHO its easier to learn to finesse power delivery on the smaller displacement bike, *and* learn to properly use the power you have available. Plus when you inadvertantly grab a handful of throttle you're likely to have more time to react and correct your error on the smaller displacement bike. Second tip: find and enroll in a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course if you haven't done so. BTW - I recommend all riders, new and old, read David L Hough's "Street Strategies" books. EDIT: BTW2, Sara504, the above is gender-neutral and I'd say the same thing to anyone considering a motorcycle. Last edited by gpb; 12-04-2012 at 02:02 PM.. |
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12-04-2012, 01:34 PM | #136 |
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wanted a bike since 18 and now 38, never had a bike and probably never will. just more and more responsibility to take as time went by so dont have the gut for it. great touching stories here. the longest posts i ever read without regrets.
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12-04-2012, 02:11 PM | #137 | |
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Good to hear people have been riding a while. I was getting seriously spooked reading these horrific stories. I know anything can happen and you have to be willing to live with the risks. I've know people who've been killed on bikes and seriously hurt. But I know more who've been riding a long time without incident. I think if I take out as much risk that I can control with careful riding, no risk taking maneuvers, constant awareness and anticipation, then that's all I can do. I did take the MSF course prior to buying our bikes and I am so glad we did. I learned so much I would never have learned on my own. Please share your stories of how long you've been riding without incident to help us see that riding can still be somewhat safe and enjoyable. I need to hear it as a new rider
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12-04-2012, 11:10 PM | #141 | |
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Motorcycle riding can be fun but its not for everyone. As a new rider learn to ride defensively, practice what you're taught, and watch out for the idiots behind the wheel. The only thing that will keep me from riding again if I ever walk is my wife who has been with me for 23 yrs and stated she will leave me if I ever get another bike. But she didn't say anything about riding my brother's Ducati 996.LOL Just enjoy it and be safe.
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12-05-2012, 06:07 AM | #142 | |
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03-20-2013, 08:16 PM | #143 |
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Too funny of a thread. I know this has been dead for about three months, but I was reading through your commentary about how your bike makes your 335 feel slow and couldn't resist posting. A few months back we bought my fiancee her 335, let's just say she and I feel your pain... the pink one is hers (about 190 rwhp on motor) and I just pulled my black bike apart (about 225 rwhp on motor) Needless to say, yes... the 335 is a MUTT! |
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03-20-2013, 09:39 PM | #145 |
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Here are some of mine. I got the 335 so i could get a fix when the weather is shit. My wife asks why i have to drive so fast and i just reply.... who's driving fast? This thing is slow as piss!
2012 848 EVO Corse SE 2008 GSXR 750 2007 Tuono 1000R 2000 KTM 380SX
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03-20-2013, 10:03 PM | #146 |
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That 848 is beautiful and fast as hell. However, I find it too uncomfortable to ride long. Not as bad as a Triumph Daytona though. That's a wrist killer for sure.
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03-21-2013, 01:05 AM | #147 |
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I personally like riding street fighters. They are fast and handle well without the discomfort on long rides that a sport bike has. The only downside is lack of wind protection. Unfortunately, I decided to get rid of my street bikes at the end of last year before I hurt myself. I do still ride a dual sport, but it just to connect the trails. I have been riding bikes on and off since I was 7 years old and knowing my track record, I will probably end up with another street bike. I already miss it. There is no off season in Socal. The Triumph I sold to a friend and he has already crashed it. He broke his ankle and tweaked his knee.
I know this is a old thread, but congrats on the bike. There is no better therapy then going for a ride. Triumph Speed Triple MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR ] And all I have left!!! Husaberg 570FE Last edited by 9ball; 03-21-2013 at 01:39 AM.. |
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03-21-2013, 01:35 AM | #148 |
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I had a Daytona before my Speed Triple and MV. Do they make Heli bars for the 848. I had a set of those on my Daytona and they made a huge difference. I did quite a few 200+ mile rides without even touching a freeway and my ass hurt more than my wrist by the end of the ride.
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03-21-2013, 03:08 AM | #149 |
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you're still alive! i was about to have to post a thread: what happened to sara?
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03-21-2013, 08:15 AM | #151 |
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Love that speed trip and brutale and that berg would be the cats ass if it were the sumo one! My tuono is all day comfy and will wheelie anytime I whack it. I have no idea if the 848 is comfy or not because I haven't ridden it yet. I bought it in dec with 60 miles and started stripping it down to build as a race bike. It should be ready to roll in a couple weeks.
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03-21-2013, 09:05 AM | #152 | |
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Ive had my gixxer 750 for a while now. No big mods just full exhaust and bigger rear sprocket as far as performance goes. But like you said. Definitely makes cars feel slow. If i had my 335 first then I could see myself thinking it was fast. But being on bikes my whole life gives you a whole new perspective on whats fast and whats not. The bikes are just stupid fast. |
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03-21-2013, 09:42 AM | #154 | |
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