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06-04-2008, 11:17 AM
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Back Marker
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Braunfels, TX
Age: 34
Posts: 53
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Sportbike: '06 Ninja 500
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What I've learned in my first week on a bike..
1. The wind is an asshole when riding at 70mph.
2. little kids start jumping up and down in their yards and screaming
when they see the bike go by.
3. Ninja 500 sounds like a weedwacker at lower rpms.
4. Dogs really 'like' me.
5. Ninja 500 mirrors are worthless. 650r mirrors on the way.
6. daily driver Hyundai feels like an invincible armored tank now.
7. Perforated leather is good. Not so much under 25mph.
8. Expensive comfortable helmets are worth every $.
9. Even people walking don't pay attention to bikes.
10. Tank bags are good.
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06-04-2008, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waukesha, WI
Age: 28
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Sportbike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dontrunmeover
1. The wind is an asshole when riding at 70mph.
2. little kids start jumping up and down in their yards and screaming
when they see the bike go by.
3. Ninja 500 sounds like a weedwacker at lower rpms.
4. Dogs really 'like' me.
5. Ninja 500 mirrors are worthless. 650r mirrors on the way.
6. daily driver Hyundai feels like an invincible armored tank now.
7. Perforated leather is good. Not so much under 25mph.
8. Expensive comfortable helmets are worth every $.
9. Even people walking don't pay attention to bikes.
10. Tank bags are good.
I'll add more as they come to me! |
1. Its even worse at 100mph
2. Ya, kids are cool
3. My FZ6 sounded like a pissed off mosquito before the carbon Two Bros
4. My dog is afraid of my bike and my leathers
5. Who needs mirrors? If you're going fast enough, EVERYTHING is behind you!
6. My Jetta IS a tank. Its just not invincible.
7. Bet its not as comfortable at a tank top and flip flops! j/k
8. +1 Heads are expensive, protection is worth any cost. Even Arai-cost.
9. Good, the less dirty looks we get the better.
10. Tank bags: The ultimate man-biker-purse. Love mine!
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06-04-2008, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Never sneeze with your shield down...
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06-04-2008, 12:09 PM
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Aνθρωπος μέτρον
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+1 to perfed leather being nice at speed, but not so much below 25 mph. And at a long light, it's almost enough to make you want to take your chances and run through an intersection.
Almost.
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06-04-2008, 12:11 PM
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"Mindbottling isn't it?"
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: TX
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No matter how narrow the gap in your open shield is, something will find it's way in.
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06-04-2008, 12:12 PM
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500 GP Racer
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
Age: 25
Posts: 818
Casino Cash: $3067
Sportbike: '05 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dontrunmeover
1. The wind is an asshole when riding at 70mph.
2. little kids start jumping up and down in their yards and screaming
when they see the bike go by.
3. Ninja 500 sounds like a weedwacker at lower rpms.
4. Dogs really 'like' me.
5. Ninja 500 mirrors are worthless. 650r mirrors on the way.
6. daily driver Hyundai feels like an invincible armored tank now.
7. Perforated leather is good. Not so much under 25mph.
8. Expensive comfortable helmets are worth every $.
9. Even people walking don't pay attention to bikes.
10. Tank bags are good.
I'll add more as they come to me! |
The mirrors are fine. You should try to adjust them, they aren't automatic like in your car. |
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06-04-2008, 12:13 PM
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World 500 GP Champion
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: tallahassee
Age: 3
Posts: 5,116
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Sportbike: '04 F4i...1978 CB 750A
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There is an upside to sitting at a long traffic light while sweating in your perforated leathers...you get to accelerate and the "natural" air conditioning kicks in...
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06-04-2008, 12:22 PM
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500 GP Racer
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
Age: 25
Posts: 818
Casino Cash: $3067
Sportbike: '05 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bumblebee
There is an upside to sitting at a long traffic light while sweating in your perforated leathers...you get to accelerate and the "natural" air conditioning kicks in...
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+100. Sometimes when i'm leaving the gas station, I'll stand there just a little bit longer to sweat a little more and then take off, feels sooooo goood. Almost cold even. |
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06-04-2008, 12:23 PM
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Superbike Champion
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cyprus, Europe
Age: 24
Posts: 334
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Sportbike: Cbr600rr 08
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Two helmet related things I learn first week of riding:
It is easy to forget theres a helmet in the way when you go to pick your nose.
It is harder to drink from a water bottle without taking your helmet off and without looking silly.
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06-04-2008, 01:18 PM
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Back Marker
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Braunfels, TX
Age: 34
Posts: 53
Casino Cash: $4722
Sportbike: '06 Ninja 500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skoalbasher
The mirrors are fine. You should try to adjust them, they aren't automatic like in your car.
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If I was a 5'7 girl, adjusting them would matter.
Unfortunately I'm a 6'5 man, and all I see is elbows no matter what. |
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06-04-2008, 01:19 PM
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Back Marker
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Braunfels, TX
Age: 34
Posts: 53
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Sportbike: '06 Ninja 500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denizined
Two helmet related things I learn first week of riding:
It is easy to forget theres a helmet in the way when you go to pick your nose.
It is harder to drink from a water bottle without taking your helmet off and without looking silly.
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06-04-2008, 02:47 PM
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500 GP Racer
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dallas, TX
Age: 25
Posts: 818
Casino Cash: $3067
Sportbike: '05 Kawasaki Ninja 500R
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dontrunmeover
If I was a 5'7 girl, adjusting them would matter.
Unfortunately I'm a 6'5 man, and all I see is elbows no matter what.
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Unfortunately.. hahaha! I wanna be a 5'7" girl too. |
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06-04-2008, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 9,583
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Sportbike: '05 sv1000s
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You're about on track for the first week.
Next learn two things:
How to wheelie on command. Kids really love it.
Know what you don't know and the limits of your skills. You'll stay rubber side down longer.
Ride safe and have fun.
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http://www.bestbeginnermotorcycles.com/
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06-04-2008, 03:28 PM
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World 500 GP Champion
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Des Moines
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Sportbike: 07 Kawi ZX6-R
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dontrunmeover
If I was a 5'7 girl, adjusting them would matter.
Unfortunately I'm a 6'5 man, and all I see is elbows no matter what.
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It doesnt matter how tall you are. I think they design the mirrors to look at elbows.....designers must have an elbow fetish
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06-04-2008, 03:42 PM
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Hooptie Corsa
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RayOSV
You're about on track for the first week.
Next learn two things:
How to wheelie on command. Kids really love it.
Know what you don't know and the limits of your skills. You'll stay rubber side down longer.
Ride safe and have fun. |
I still can't wheelie on demand. 
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