Reasons We Ride a Bike!

I wonder if he meant rolling off the throttle would be the same as
braking?
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RCOS# 7

2000 - Yamaha Venture Millennium Edition

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Well if you are destined to lose it on a decreasing radius turn
lowsiding is generally the preferred option.
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Well, the thing is, is it would be irresponsible for me to take a chance on
someone (who, perhaps, lacks experience in usenet) reading my message without
realizing that I am a liar, a phony, a fat ass, and a wannabe, who rides a beat
to hell bagger, and wouldn't know countersteering from a countertop.

Someone like that might read my so-called "advice" and then crash.

That would be tragic.

 

I have a Radio Shack meter, myself. I think it's a 'Realistic' brand. I'm not
familiar with the humble brand. But then, I am not an expert on electronic
meters.

Heck, I am not much of an expert on much of anything!

 

That sounds reasonable, but I certainly don't know. Perhaps there is an MSF
instructor who visits usenet from time to time, and that instructor might be
able to answer this question.

Wasn't that old codger, Bob Nephets, an MSF instructor? Or was he an MSF
student?

Perhaps Feral, Vlad, Moldy, or another one of the veteran, seasoned (not to say
grizzled) riders would help us out?

 

Ahh, don't let it bother you. All opinions are welcome here and we
have no shortage of experts to snap you back in line if you
accidentally mislead someone.
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Yeah where are they when you really need them.
*walks away shaking head*
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Especially if there is a 300 pound woman standing in the corner, or if the turn
happens to be on a very soggy mud & gravel road, and while gliding through it,
your wheel gets caught in a rut.

Those scenarios are quite rare, and knowing what to do in those situations isn't
something that you canm learn in a class or from a book, is it?

 

Chapter six, page 147: What to do if you encounter a 300 lb muddy
woman. Or was that a woman standing in 300 lbs of mud? Or was the
whole damn thing in metric? Convert it all to meters and kilograms and
it will make sense, or not.
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Sweet, and it's only 3-4 generations old, just like you like them,
Xlax.

 

I'm going to rerun it and see what I'm assigned at night.

Same bike

Yamaha YZF R1
You scored 7 moxie, 9 zeal, and -2 pomp!
You're addicted to speed, but have the knowledge and experience to
match. Although you like to win, you don't really care so much about
competing with others as much as competing with yourself.
Your bike is the Yamaha YZF R1. Given how easily the rear wheel on this
beast spins up coming out of turns, it is fortunate that you constantly
work to improve your skills. (I've seen more R1s crash at track days
than any other bike.)

It was a close decision with the Suzuki GSXR1000, but your personality
seemed a bit more R1-ish. (But hey, I could be wrong. Its only a silly
test.)

I can barely fit on an R1, or Gixxer 1K. lol..

 

I like the new 999R better than old 996... it's seating position is 3-4
generations old...

Larry L
94 RC45 #2
Have a wheelie NICE day...
Lean & Mean it in every corner of your life...
If it wasn't for us the fast lane would rust...
V4'S are music to the seat of my pants...
1952 De Havilland Chipmunk...
Yank and bank your brains loose...
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/-xlax-/
http://home.comcast.net/~netters2/
http://www.fox302.com/index.pl?s=vg&user=netters2
http://www.reeky.org/gallery/xlax

 

Ooch. That's going to hurt.

 

Man, did that test get me wrong! This is just silly:

"Yamaha YZF R1

"You scored 6 moxie, 9 zeal, and -2 pomp!

"You're addicted to speed, but have the knowledge and experience to
match. Although you like to win, you don't really care so much about
competing with others as much as competing with yourself.

"Your bike is the Yamaha YZF R1. Given how easily the rear wheel on
this beast spins up coming out of turns, it is fortunate that you
constantly work to improve your skills. (I've seen more R1s crash at
track days than any other bike.)

"It was a close decision with the Suzuki GSXR1000, but your
personality seemed a bit more R1-ish. (But hey, I could be wrong. Its
only a silly test.) "

Does this mean I have to sell my Hardley Ableson Road Barge?! NEVER!
(I figured on at least getting a V-Strom out of this - an R1? Crazy).

 

Twin sons of different mothers.

 

Heh, heh, heh, I got the VStrom and I am keeping the Venture. Nowhere
in the stupid test did it say I can only own one bike!
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2000 - Yamaha Venture Millennium Edition

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My test said I should ride a Ducati 996... shessh... make that the new
V4
Desmosideci and I'll agree...


You scored 8 moxie, 8 zeal, and 6 pomp! You exhibit an overexuberance in
all respects that cannot be satisfied. Your attitude and ego are over
the top, yet you actually have the skills to match. Its infuriating.
People would hate you, but you're too damned nice. You always ride like
its your last day to live, and leave bystanders vaguely aroused.

Your bike is the Ducati 996. Sex on wheels.
  How you compared to other people your age and gender...
99 moxie
88 zeal
99 pomp
(Hey I don't hang around people my own age...)
Larry L
94 RC45 #2
Have a wheelie NICE day...
Lean & Mean it in every corner of your life... If it wasn't for us the
fast lane would rust... V4'S are music to the seat of my pants... 1952
De Havilland Chipmunk...
Yank and bank your brains loose..

'Ya'll take care'' --BJAY--

 

I like bikes like I like my wimmens.

 

I hit send too quick,on my 1st'un, I guess I was grinning about what
Larry Exlax Lovesome said below. Especially the oneline he wrote
about,'not riding with folks his own age''! That oneliner fitted
me,like uh nice helmet do! Mighty funny. (bjay)


‘‘My test said I should ride a Ducati 996... shessh... make that the
new V4
Desmosideci and I'll agree...
You scored 8 moxie, 8 zeal, and 6 pomp! You exhibit an overexuberance in
all respects that cannot be satisfied. Your attitude and ego are over
the top, yet you actually have the skills to match. Its infuriating.
People would hate you, but you're too damned nice. You always ride like
its your last day to live, and leave bystanders vaguely aroused.
Your bike is the Ducati 996. Sex on wheels.
  How you compared to other people your age and gender...
99 moxie
88 zeal
99 pomp
(Hey I don't hang around people my own age...)
Larry xlax ’’

 

The trick to that one, I think, is aiming for a high "pomp" score.
Heh. What the hell does he know.

Question that was omitted:

"What do you do when the pavement turns to gravel while riding your
750 pound, $20K touring bike?"

a. Turn around, I might fall down and scratch the paint
b. Consider I might be riding the wrong bike, but test the traction
c. Don't turn back unless it turns to dirt
d. Head right in, it might turn to dirt!