10-12-2009, 06:11 PM | #11 | |
moderator chick
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hill Country TX
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I put it equal to learning how to ride a bicycle with clips...
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10-12-2009, 07:19 PM | #12 |
AMA Supersport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR
Posts: 3,392
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Congrats on riding. Just continue on, getting more miles under your belt. The other stuff will come, no need to force it.
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10-12-2009, 07:48 PM | #13 |
WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i
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In the Cincy area, if you are out cruising back roads watch out for leaves, moss, and the areas where walnuts have been falling in the road and cars running over them. With all the rain we've had here lately there has been a lot of crap falling/being washed onto the road, just keep an eye ahead of you and watch out for objects in the road.
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10-12-2009, 09:19 PM | #14 | |
Semi-reformed Squid
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 531
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Congrats on passing the MSF & putting the first week under your belt!
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Practicing specific skills/maneuvers and training yourself to be able to control the bike quickly and precisely can make a HUGE difference in your reactions when those inevitable situations occur. There's no 'practice' substitute for lots of saddle time, of course, but working on maneuvers you wouldn't ordinarily make in 'normal' street riding also has it's place and can be the difference between panicking/hesitating & reacting confidently. Reading is another great way to pick up valuable information - stuff that you might otherwise pick up at the school of hard knocks! Street Strategies and Sport Riding Techniques are two really good examples of the many books out there that can help grow your skill-set & awareness. Oh - and a big ditto on the value of learning to counter-steer consciously and precisely. Steering-input at the bars is a byproduct of leaning/shifting your body, not the other way around, and crucial to being able to move the bike exactly where & when you want it to go. |
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10-12-2009, 11:31 PM | #15 | |
Photog
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cincinnati
Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i
Posts: 19
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Are there local guys that get together and do group rides? I'd like to take the suggestion that some folks said so people can give me tips and talk bikes with folks. I don't know much about bikes so the more knowledge the better. I rode with a passenger tonight for the first time down Eastern Ave. Nice smooth roads, up to Ault Park and back. It was just fine, my passenger stayed put and didn't fall off . All was good though, another riding day tomorrow before the rain comes. |
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10-13-2009, 09:50 PM | #16 |
WERA Yellow Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Moto: 2003 Suzuki TL1000R, 2002 Honda CBR 600 F4i
Posts: 660
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There is a lot of Ohio / Northern Kentucky people that hang out at www.localriders.com . They have rides here and there, but I think the one constant ride they always have is on Sunday, they go down to some nice roads near Hebron ( Search for KY 10/22). The pace is pretty much whatever your after, spirited or just cruising. I've met a few at bike nights in the past, but my schedule hasn't been the greatest for longer weekend rides. If your looking to cruise head out towards Indiana, there is some nice roads just to cruise around on.
PS - didn't see if you had your license or not, but if you have your temps, your not supposed to ride with a passenger IIRC. I've never had a problem with cops, but you never know. |
10-14-2009, 07:18 AM | #17 |
Photog
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Cincinnati
Moto: 03 CBR600 F4i
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Thanks, i'll check it out.
I have my license got it when I did the MSF clss. |
10-14-2009, 11:42 AM | #18 |
AMA Supersport
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,756
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It is your own decision, but I didn't ride with a passenger for the first year or so. I still only do it rarely. Some people on here refuse to take one. Beyond the additional responsibility, it messes with the dynamics of the bike a lot. Even Kate Moss will increase your gross vehicle weight by about 15%. If you still aren't comfortable with getting on the brakes hard or slower speed leaning you might want to hold off on carrying passengers for a while.
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10-14-2009, 11:54 AM | #19 | |
Hold mah beer!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven
Moto: 08 R1200GS
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My advice is just ride with (knowledgable) people and talk to them. Try to convince them to let you be leader so they can see where you need help and you can ride at your pace.
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10-14-2009, 12:20 PM | #20 |
Trip's Assistant
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Imported from Detroit
Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic
Posts: 12,149
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Want to learn something good?
Throw far as far as you can that can of fix a flat! NEVER use that shit on your bike!!! or even anything that goes faster than 8mph. I've used the greeen slime stuff on a mower and its good! A MOWER! Put the FI concentrate in your car gas tank. Never buy again. You especially dont need that shit under the bike seat! BAD BAD IDEA When you want to buy a good FI cleaner... buy Seafoam (search it here). |
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