Half a Car: The Motorbike Thread

[4zilch]

Also high powered twin is super hard on tires. I've done 5 - days so far and already on a second set. Will probably do another day or two before the end of the year.

That's a lot of tarz. I'd look around for a 600 or something to track.

or a well sorted sv650.

[goIftdibrad]

Also high powered twin is super hard on tires. I've done 5 - days so far and already on a second set. Will probably do another day or two before the end of the year.

That's a lot of tarz. I'd look around for a 600 or something to track.

I'd look around for a nearly free 250 class to track like our buddy scored. The lucky bastard.

[Apex]

That's a lot of tarz. I'd look around for a 600 or something to track.

or a well sorted sv650.

[Apex]

That's a lot of tarz. I'd look around for a 600 or something to track.

I'd look around for a nearly free 250 class to track like our buddy scored. The lucky bastard.

[4zilch]

I'd look around for a nearly free 250 class to track like our buddy scored. The lucky bastard.

Meh, I might consider an RC390, but I'd probably rather build a NFG >500cc motard which would give me giggles on the street and track.

Additonally I primarily run Putnam and Grattan, small bore bike isn't much fun at Putnam because there's too much space between corners. A ninjette would be fun at Grattan, but not so much for anything else. A big Sumo is fun at Grattan, and the street, AND TOTD.

[goIftdibrad]

Meh, I might consider an RC390, but I'd probably rather build a NFG >500cc motard which would give me giggles on the street and track.

Additonally I primarily run Putnam and Grattan, small bore bike isn't much fun at Putnam because there's too much space between corners. A ninjette would be fun at Grattan, but not so much for anything else. A big Sumo is fun at Grattan, and the street, AND TOTD.

sumo

[4zilch]

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[4zilch]

Meh, I might consider an RC390, but I'd probably rather build a NFG >500cc motard which would give me giggles on the street and track.

Additonally I primarily run Putnam and Grattan, small bore bike isn't much fun at Putnam because there's too much space between corners. A ninjette would be fun at Grattan, but not so much for anything else. A big Sumo is fun at Grattan, and the street, AND TOTD.

sumo

Rode a Honda XR650R at Grattan and had a blast harassing sport bikes through the esses.



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[Apex]

Soooo, what's a n00b bike track day like? Seems it would be a lot different from cars, since I can't imagine instructors are riding with you...

[Apex]

Found dis: https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy ... 36182.html

[4zilch]

Soooo, what's a n00b bike track day like? Seems it would be a lot different from cars, since I can't imagine instructors are riding with you...

Generally you spend some time in the class room talking about track etiquette, rules, and the track itself. They'll split you up into groups based on experience and different instructors will lead those groups at a pace based on the pace of the riders. There is no passing in these groups. The pace will quicken each session, and sometimes they'll allow riders to pass the last couple of sessions and ride at their own pace.

[Apex]

Soooo, what's a n00b bike track day like? Seems it would be a lot different from cars, since I can't imagine instructors are riding with you...

Generally you spend some time in the class room talking about track etiquette, rules, and the track itself. They'll split you up into groups based on experience and different instructors will lead those groups at a pace based on the pace of the riders. There is no passing in these groups. The pace will quicken each session, and sometimes they'll allow riders to pass the last couple of sessions and ride at their own pace.

Seems reasonable to start.

[4zilch]

Found dis: https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy ... 36182.html

This:




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[Apex]

Found dis: https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy ... 36182.html

This:




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Dat seems to be more your speed, not for a n00b.

[Davestr]

https://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/young ... 1797052213

Boomers arent enough anymore to keep Harley happy. There was an interesting article on Bloomberg about this and what Harley and others are doing to attract a new generation of riders. Basically smaller more nimble and AFFORDABLE bikes.....what an idea....

[4zilch]

https://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/young ... 1797052213

Boomers arent enough anymore to keep Harley happy. There was an interesting article on Bloomberg about this and what Harley and others are doing to attract a new generation of riders. Basically smaller more nimble and AFFORDABLE bikes.....what an idea....

It would be interesting to see how the motorcycle market in general is doing. Small displacement bikes have certainly been popular as of late but I often wonder about the age and experience of those buying them.

I just don't see many people getting into motorcycling in general.

[Apex]

https://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/young ... 1797052213

Boomers arent enough anymore to keep Harley happy. There was an interesting article on Bloomberg about this and what Harley and others are doing to attract a new generation of riders. Basically smaller more nimble and AFFORDABLE bikes.....what an idea....

It would be interesting to see how the motorcycle market in general is doing. Small displacement bikes have certainly been popular as of late but I often wonder about the age and experience of those buying them.

I just don't see many people getting into motorcycling in general.

Because it is way harder to text/snap-fap/whatever on a motorcycle? all want to be distracted and pay as little attention as necessary when they are operating a vehicle.

[4zilch]

It would be interesting to see how the motorcycle market in general is doing. Small displacement bikes have certainly been popular as of late but I often wonder about the age and experience of those buying them.

I just don't see many people getting into motorcycling in general.

Because it is way harder to text/snap-fap/whatever on a motorcycle? all want to be distracted and pay as little attention as necessary when they are operating a vehicle.

I wish more would take the plunge and learn to motorbike


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[4zilch]

A few pics from Saturday track day.


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[troyguitar]

The kid who bought my ninja was buying his first bike in his early 20s - after taking MSF course and buying full gear. There are a few non kids out there. Last I heard he was riding it almost every day and had even changed the front brake pads himself.

[Apex]

A few pics from Saturday track day.


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Is there a motorbike version of ?

[goIftdibrad]

A few pics from Saturday track day.


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looks like work was done

[goIftdibrad]

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Is there a motorbike version of ?

[Apex]

Is there a motorbike version of ?

I feel like MotoGP riders don't need a seat because they are barely on the bike.

[Davestr]

The kid who bought my ninja was buying his first bike in his early 20s - after taking MSF course and buying full gear. There are a few non kids out there. Last I heard he was riding it almost every day and had even changed the front brake pads himself.