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Kzintee
Hunters Moon
#61 - 2012-01-31 20:30:55 UTC
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
Kzintee wrote:
Revenge will be mine....



Look, I understand you want to be special and feel like you are a part of some elite society, but ninja's aren't that difficult to learn. I went from a little Honda to a Kawasaki and the difference was....I leaned forward 45 deg. ooh. aah. My god, you act like its near impossible to learn how to drive something different than what you originally were taught with. I don't know, maybe I'm just gifted with anything that has a engine I guess.

And no, I was not implying that they catch up fast because of speed or the bike in question. Again you are reading something that is not there. I said our officers are like traffic ninja's as in they sneak up on you without being spotted. I even gave an example in noting an officer was using cars for cover as he snuck up on another vehicle. If he sped up on that car in this fashion he would have an issue with running into the other cars in traffic. So please, stop, just stop. You can't interpret sentences for ****. I'm writing plain and simple words here, not the Da vinci code.



Kzintee wrote:
Edit: In fact if you do watch the video you posted closely (as well as any other police obstacle course video) you'll notice that cops on those bikes counterlean. The bike is pushed down, body stays upright above the bike. This may be an appropriate technique for a cruiser (don't ride one...but this is in fact what they teach in the MSF for new riders) but on a sportbike this forces higher lean angle on the bike. Somewhat dangerous...especially when going through corners fast.


Take note at the speed he is going. Now I am going to quote directly from my motorcycle handbook:

In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle should lean together at the same angle.
In slow tight turns, counterbalance by leaning the motorcycle only and keeping your body straight.

What does this mean? The officer was taking slow tight turns, thus he counterbalanced. And then you change it up and say it would be dangerous to do on a sportbike when taking corners fast.

When taking corners fast....


Well no **** dummy, it would be dangerous to do that on any bike.

Look, if you want to carry on this bickering then PM me and I'll give you plenty of attention, but like the other guy said, let this thread be about just riding, not who's got the better bike.


Listen. Read the posts between you and me. Really read them well, especially your posts and try to figure out who is taking it too personal here and who is not. I'll give you a hint: "You sure are sensitive, princess". You are the one getting all emotional with your snide comments. So lets just stop...

Anyhow, you're correct on the counterlean being needed for slow maneuvers. However I see enough people being crossed up in turns on both cruisers and sportbikes, when going faster than parking lot speeds. In fact I used to do this myself before being told to stop by more experienced riders.
Selinate
#62 - 2012-01-31 21:04:03 UTC
Squidgey wrote:

You do know that your head can actually rotate around your neck so you can check your blind spot right?

Even in a 14 thousand pound box van I don't have any trouble checking my blind spot. I have never even come close to hitting a motorcyclist who wasn't otherwise riding like a giant *******.

Regardless of where the bike was, or how far in your blindspot he may have been, that was 100% your own fault for not checking said bind spot. The average biker is far more aware and safe on the road than the average cager.


You have eyes. Use them. A motorcycle is no harder to see than a smart car, but I don't see people crying about how they are "invisible" on the roads.


Well yes, but apparently I've also learned that you lack the ability to read, since my last post addressed this. You're an idiot.
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#63 - 2012-01-31 21:06:17 UTC
Kzintee wrote:


Listen. Read the posts between you and me. Really read them well, especially your posts and try to figure out who is taking it too personal here and who is not. I'll give you a hint: "You sure are sensitive, princess". You are the one getting all emotional with your snide comments. So lets just stop...




Yep, said that because you went off the handle when I made a very simple comment about knee pizza's and wannabe's, to which I'm assuming that you had figured I meant every person who uses a sportbike, in which case you were wrong. You then started this PMS trip on me to which you carried over to today when you directly quote me right off in another futile attempt to show me up in some dueling banjo dance off when I was talking to somebody else. So when you ask who is taking this personal I say you are. I asked kindly for you to take this to pm's but I'm guessing you like the open drama too much.

I will be honest however, I am getting emotional, I keep swelling up with all this pity. Actually, that may be the soda I've been drinking, brb. I wouldn't take it personal if I were you, I call a lot of ladyboys princess. It's fun to watch them puff up.

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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#64 - 2012-01-31 21:21:35 UTC
You guys think a Harley XL1200 would be a good step up from my 883? I think it would

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Kzintee
Hunters Moon
#65 - 2012-01-31 22:29:29 UTC
On the same note, upgrading to new bike, a sportbike question:
Going from a Ninja 250 (which I'm keeping for track), any recommendations on a 600cc for daily driver and weekend haulass?

I'm a bit of a Kawasaki fan. With reliability being more or less equal across the board it really boils down to ergo, esthetics, $$ and some top-end characteristics that majority of riders probably wouldn't notice.
So far the possible upgrades I have in mind are:
- 06-07 636
- 09+ zx6r

Another one I'm seriously considering is Daytona 675 for its slick profile, undertail exhaust, quick flick and smooth powerband. If I can actually find this bike used for sale. Any strong opinions one way or another?
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#66 - 2012-01-31 23:45:42 UTC
Kzintee wrote:
On the same note, upgrading to new bike, a sportbike question:
Going from a Ninja 250 (which I'm keeping for track), any recommendations on a 600cc for daily driver and weekend haulass?

I'm a bit of a Kawasaki fan. With reliability being more or less equal across the board it really boils down to ergo, esthetics, $$ and some top-end characteristics that majority of riders probably wouldn't notice.
So far the possible upgrades I have in mind are:
- 06-07 636
- 09+ zx6r

Another one I'm seriously considering is Daytona 675 for its slick profile, undertail exhaust, quick flick and smooth powerband. If I can actually find this bike used for sale. Any strong opinions one way or another?



I know nothing about sportbikes but I know the Ninja 650 has the helmet holding dohickey under the seat and looks pretty cool and is 600cc. Also affordable http://www.indomotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2011_Kawasaki_Ninja_650R_04.jpg

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Kzintee
Hunters Moon
#67 - 2012-02-01 00:15:25 UTC
Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:

I know nothing about sportbikes but I know the Ninja 650 has the helmet holding dohickey under the seat and looks pretty cool and is 600cc. Also affordable http://www.indomotorcycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/2011_Kawasaki_Ninja_650R_04.jpg


Hmm...helmet holding dohickey under the seat? I got one under the passenger seat too...handy, but I usually hang mine either on the mirror or on a footpeg. 650 is built to be a daily commute bike (and I know I'll be taking the 600 to the track later too). $$ isn't really an issue since I could buy a 636 for $4500 right now, and a 09 zx6r would cost maybe $6500 from a dealer, a used 650 wouldn't be much cheaper...but if my experience with it is the same as it was with 250, I'd have to put clipons/rearsets on it to get rid of a semi-sitting position and make steering more responsive.
Squidgey
Perkone
Caldari State
#68 - 2012-02-01 04:29:40 UTC
Selinate wrote:
Squidgey wrote:

You do know that your head can actually rotate around your neck so you can check your blind spot right?

Even in a 14 thousand pound box van I don't have any trouble checking my blind spot. I have never even come close to hitting a motorcyclist who wasn't otherwise riding like a giant *******.

Regardless of where the bike was, or how far in your blindspot he may have been, that was 100% your own fault for not checking said bind spot. The average biker is far more aware and safe on the road than the average cager.


You have eyes. Use them. A motorcycle is no harder to see than a smart car, but I don't see people crying about how they are "invisible" on the roads.


Well yes, but apparently I've also learned that you lack the ability to read, since my last post addressed this. You're an idiot.

To be fair, I am not the one who almost ran over a biker and now has an irrational fear of motorcycles.
Squidgey
Perkone
Caldari State
#69 - 2012-02-01 04:34:03 UTC  |  Edited by: Squidgey
Kzintee wrote:
On the same note, upgrading to new bike, a sportbike question:
Going from a Ninja 250 (which I'm keeping for track), any recommendations on a 600cc for daily driver and weekend haulass?

I'm a bit of a Kawasaki fan. With reliability being more or less equal across the board it really boils down to ergo, esthetics, $$ and some top-end characteristics that majority of riders probably wouldn't notice.
So far the possible upgrades I have in mind are:
- 06-07 636
- 09+ zx6r

Another one I'm seriously considering is Daytona 675 for its slick profile, undertail exhaust, quick flick and smooth powerband. If I can actually find this bike used for sale. Any strong opinions one way or another?

Depends what you are looking for.

A 650R is going to be the next step in the "class". And they have enough torque to powerwheelie in stock form in first gear. Not a ton of topend, but they are faster than my old 500R... And the 500R could do 120 mph and wasn't exactly "slow".

Plus they are fuel injected, comfortable as hell, and get 55-60 mpg if you baby it.

The 09 6R is a beast. More power and lighter than the 636, but there is something to be said about that extra displacement. A bit more low end power. Better in town, but not by a lot. Both of them are technically "6R" bikes. And they have about the same ergos.

They will be much less comfortable than you are used to on the 250... however, you get used to it in a matter of days.


And the 650R is not a 600, its a 650. Its basically the 500R motor, except bigger, stronger, and way more reliable. They fixed every problem they found over the 20 year run of the 500R.

It is also an inline 2 cyl, and with the right exhaust has a very mean exhaust note. Hell of a growl can come from them.
Selinate
#70 - 2012-02-01 04:46:51 UTC
Squidgey wrote:

To be fair, I am not the one who almost ran over a biker and now has an irrational fear of motorcycles.


Irrational fear? I would just rather not get on something where, if one does get into an accident, one tends to lose bodily function in one form or another.

I would hardly call that irrational.
Squidgey
Perkone
Caldari State
#71 - 2012-02-01 04:50:27 UTC
Selinate wrote:
Squidgey wrote:

To be fair, I am not the one who almost ran over a biker and now has an irrational fear of motorcycles.


Irrational fear? I would just rather not get on something where, if one does get into an accident, one tends to lose bodily function in one form or another.

I would hardly call that irrational.

Then you should stay out of your car, and line your walls with mattresses. And never leave the house.

And employ armed guards.


There is a chance of severe injury in every facet of life. There are things which are far more dangerous than riding a motorcycle.
Selinate
#72 - 2012-02-01 05:21:21 UTC
Squidgey wrote:
Selinate wrote:
Squidgey wrote:

To be fair, I am not the one who almost ran over a biker and now has an irrational fear of motorcycles.


Irrational fear? I would just rather not get on something where, if one does get into an accident, one tends to lose bodily function in one form or another.

I would hardly call that irrational.

Then you should stay out of your car, and line your walls with mattresses. And never leave the house.

And employ armed guards.


There is a chance of severe injury in every facet of life. There are things which are far more dangerous than riding a motorcycle.


Yes, but at least I'm not deliberately exposing myself to one while I have a safer alternative.
minanet
Royal Amarr Institute
Amarr Empire
#73 - 2012-02-01 06:44:17 UTC
1990 harley fxts soft tail :) ...only rode once last sumer now breaks are stiking ..oh well
ink haktek
Native Freshfood
Minmatar Republic
#74 - 2012-02-01 09:53:50 UTC
2000 suzuki R750---->chiks dig it..
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#75 - 2012-02-01 23:29:22 UTC
minanet wrote:
1990 harley fxts soft tail :) ...only rode once last sumer now breaks are stiking ..oh well


The fun part of a Harley is how expensive it is to get one looked at P

There was a piece missing from my transmission (I don't know motorcycles but I'm told it's some kind of washer). Will never buy a bike from craigslist again Roll and ended up paying $960 for it (the repairs).

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Amaroq Dricaldari
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#76 - 2012-02-02 05:20:22 UTC
I use a Mospeada.

And I'm gonna kick your ass with it.

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Kiroma Halandri
Brutor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#77 - 2012-02-02 05:22:37 UTC
Amaroq Dricaldari wrote:
I use a Mospeada.

And I'm gonna kick your ass with it.

*weeps of fear & jealousy*
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Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#78 - 2012-02-02 06:21:40 UTC
wtb light cycle Shocked

http://www.bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Real-Electrical-Tron-Light-Cycle-1.jpg

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Flap jak
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#79 - 2012-02-02 09:10:14 UTC
I ride a 2008 yamaha R6S.

it has a scrape on the lower left fairing now cuz when i was new i parked it on gravel and it fell over. lesson learned i guess. Roll
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#80 - 2012-02-02 23:11:30 UTC
Flap jak wrote:
I ride a 2008 yamaha R6S.

it has a scrape on the lower left fairing now cuz when i was new i parked it on gravel and it fell over. lesson learned i guess. Roll





Lessons always learned like that. I forgot to put the kickstand down once.. bike stood there perfectly for a few seconds ShockedOops

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