87jdmmr2 Wrote:what's the advantage of apex over NOVA other than being able to take the class quicker.
That's the reason a lot of guys took APEX. At times, the standard MSF at Nova has had over 6 month long waiting lists.
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asteele2 Wrote:87jdmmr2 Wrote:what's the advantage of apex over NOVA other than being able to take the class quicker.
That's the reason a lot of guys took APEX. At times, the standard MSF at Nova has had over 6 month long waiting lists.
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(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
I haven't heard of the apex class. I understand from reading this that it is more expensive than the MSF. Does Apex also give you a DMV riding test waiver?
edit: nvm, checked the website, the class isn't in MD.
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I don't have much constructive to add, those that are giving you advice have covered just about everything I can think of, and they have more experience. I'm a fan of cheaper helmets, my $100 HJC is comfortable enough, to me, for hours. Try on as much gear as you can before buying, especially helmets. An XL helmet isn't an XL with everyone. A size 46 jacket is like, a rough guideline that it'll fit a large human. But the sizing charts help.... a little. Wera forum, craigslist, ebay can be great sources of lightly used gear once you find what fits you.
I will however, 3rd the GS500 recommendation, I'm still loving mine. I love it long time. It will be going to the track again this weekend too. :mrgreen: I've done pretty much nothing other than tires and front brake pads. Oh, and the $50 case sliders were well worth it, I've already "tested" them and was back out the next session. Compared to getting a 10 yr old economy car ready for the track, it is a dream. Yes, I get SMOKED in the straights. By everyone. :lol:
(my coworker might be selling his soon, I'll post in FS if he does)
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BLINGMW Wrote:Compared to getting a 10 yr old economy car ready for the track, it is a dream.
when did they stop making E30s, 90? 91? So probably a 20 yr old economy car for you. And while we're at it, I'm still weirded out that you dont own a single E30. Will you please put a roundel or two grills on the front or something?
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BLINGMW Wrote:I'm a fan of cheaper helmets, my $100 HJC is comfortable enough, to me, for hours.
I had that exact opinion... until I started wearing a Suomy. I still have my HJC with a clear shield for night riding but the difference really is remarkable. There's comfortable "enough" and then there's "wow... I didn't know this was possible."
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i'm a fan of whatever fits, price be damned. for me, that turned out to be a $120 scorpion. in car helmets, that turned out to be a $500 bell.
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2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
my co-worker's '99 GS FS for $1900. I'm not bothering creating a FS thread because he's already got 3 people coming to look at it tonight.... it's likely to be gone! I wish I had an excuse to buy it, I've helped him work on it and know it's in pretty good shape now.
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Maengelito Wrote:when did they stop making E30s, 90? 91? So probably a 20 yr old economy car for you. And while we're at it, I'm still weirded out that you dont own a single E30. Will you please put a roundel or two grills on the front or something?
Ok, well I HAVE prepared 10 year old cars for the track. Part of the reason I switched to 20 year old cars was that the list wasn't any different. To get an economy car as trackable as an economy bike, it takes springs, shocks, bushings, brakes, tires, harnesses, seats, and likely some other modifications to cooling or oil system related problem that stems from compromises made for street use. And there's a lot more maintenance to be done, more fluids, more hoses, more crap that might break.
I will make a roundel out of my headlight for this weekend, just for you. :lol:
Apoc Wrote:There's comfortable "enough" and then there's "wow... I didn't know this was possible."
Exactly why I don't spoil myself with nice things. :wink: It's tough to go back!
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craigslist is also a good place to find good deals. I recently got an Alpinestars leather jacket, new with the tags still on it for 200 dollars. The same jacket is going for more than 300 dollars on all of the websites that I've looked at. I also have a icon field armor vest that I wear when it is too hot for the jacket, and I paid 50 bux for it. I also found the vest on craigslist.
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I'll 4th the GS500 sentiment. I ride an '04F, Its light, sporty, handles well and is fast enough without scarring me. I also want to reiterate the importnace of good gear, from both a safety and comfort standpoint. I used to ride in just jeans untill i fell on rollerblades and busted up my knees, I decided if my jeans couldn't handle that fall I didn't want to test them on my bike. I have a pair of the Dragon riding jeans mentioned before which are great as well as padded overpants.
DavidM Wrote:I untill i fell on rollerblades
you know what the hardest part of rollerblading is?
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PGK Wrote:DavidM Wrote:I untill i fell on rollerblades
you know what the hardest part of rollerblading is?
Do I even want to know...
DavidM Wrote:PGK Wrote:DavidM Wrote:I untill i fell on rollerblades
you know what the hardest part of rollerblading is?
Do I even want to know...
telling your parents that you're... not hip to the internet.
I Am Mike
4 wheels: '01 RAV4 (Formerly '93 Civic CX, '01 S2000, '10 GTI, '09 A4 Avant)
2 wheels: '12 Surly Cross-Check Custom | '14 Trek Madone 2.1 105 | '17 Norco Threshold SL Force 1 | '17 Norco Revolver 9.2 FS | '18 BMC Roadmachine 02 Two | '19 Norco Search XR Steel (Formerly '97 Honda VFR750F, '05 Giant TCR 2, '15 WeThePeople Atlas 24, '10 Scott Scale 29er XT, '11 Cervelo R3 Rival, '12 Ridley X-Fire Red)
No longer onyachin.
Mike Wrote:DavidM Wrote:PGK Wrote:DavidM Wrote:I untill i fell on rollerblades
you know what the hardest part of rollerblading is?
Do I even want to know...
telling your parents that you're... not hip to the internet.
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