I should get a headstart since I don't have a tach. The only time I know when to shift is when the DirtDevil starts gaining on me because I'm bouncing it off the limiter.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Apoc Wrote:I should get a headstart since I don't have a tach. The only time I know when to shift is when the DirtDevil starts gaining on me because I'm bouncing it off the limiter.
You should have this tach:
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(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
Apoc Wrote:I should get a headstart since I don't have a tach. The only time I know when to shift is when the DirtDevil starts gaining on me because I'm bouncing it off the limiter.
Then I get a headstart, too. I don't have a tach, either. The only way I know when to shift is when the front wheel touches back down.
When it comes to Ryan Jenkins, the story ends with me putting him in the wall.
2009 Speed Triple | 2006 DR-Z400SM | 1999 CBR600F4 | 1998 Jeep Cherokee
-Ginger
Channing, are you sure you're set on the GS500?
I mean, if you've got your heart set on a Suzuki, why not a Bandit 600?
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
CaptainHenreh Wrote:I mean, if you've got your heart set on a Suzuki, why not a Bandit 600?
Probably because they're ugly. 
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Apoc Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:I mean, if you've got your heart set on a Suzuki, why not a Bandit 600?
Probably because they're ugly.
Oh, because GS500's are sooooooooo pretty. :roll:
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
CaptainHenreh Wrote:Channing, are you sure you're set on the GS500?
no, not realy, but it's #1 for now
CaptainHenreh Wrote:I mean, if you've got your heart set on a Suzuki, why not a Bandit 600?
I don't have any brand loyalty yet.... I didn't even know about that that Bandit thing. Kinda cool, I didn't know they had a recent inline 6. Seems like more trouble and weight than it's worth though. I'll pass.
The only thing that stops a bad guy with a van is a good guy with a van
The only real Bandit is the 1200.
When it comes to Ryan Jenkins, the story ends with me putting him in the wall.
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-Ginger
stevegula Wrote:If you'd rather go into turn 1 at VIR North or Summit looking behind you, by all means go for it. I'd be impressed with your talent.
Seems like it would have helped this gal.
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Yay OT!
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
How are you going to avoid a bike sliding into your rear tire by seeing it as a flash in your mirrors?
See steve's comment about talent.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
Shutup I'm just stirring the pot!
Actually, if you see a rider closing on you too fast maybe you can do something to avoid it... kinda like in a car.
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
How do you know if they're closing too fast, or just going up the inside on corner entry?
Your reasoning sucks.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
There wasn't an inside to go up in this example.
Bottom line: More information > Less information
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Mirrors wouldnt have helped in this case - IMHO. Even if you saw the bike there, there wouldnt have been nearly enough time to react to the guy lowsiding it behind you to take any sort of evasive action.
The problem is with that group, and this just reinforces my decision to never put myself on track with them.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
Yesss! Same group that let Matt "mock race" with like 3 days experience?
'76 911S | '14 328xi | '17 GTI | In memoriam: '08 848, '85 944
"Here, at last, is the cure for texting while driving. The millions of deaths which occur every year due to the iPhone’s ability to stream the Kim K/Ray-J video in 4G could all be avoided, every last one of them, if the government issued everyone a Seventies 911 and made sure they always left the house five minutes later than they’d wanted to. It would help if it could be made to rain as well. Full attention on the road. Guaranteed." -Jack Baruth
Apoc Wrote:Yesss! Same group that let Matt "mock race" with like 3 days experience?
Nope.
That was a NESBA day. Fuck those guys.... they push the ![[Image: kool.gif]](http://rr-ax.com/bbs/images/emoticons/kool.gif) but they create so many unsafe situations on track its not even worth giving them a shot.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
stevegula Wrote:If you'd rather go into turn 1 at VIR North or Summit looking behind you, by all means go for it. I'd be impressed with your talent. the arguments for taking mirrors off always crack me up. are motorcyclists' peripheral vision, situational awareness, and multitasking abilities really that bad that you couldnt possibly use the extra information about your surroundings that mirrors provide?
now if you want to say that they are saftey issues with getting tangled up with other bikes then fine. but ive never heard that one used. its always something about the evils of being able to see behind you or a rider not being able to handle it.
brake lights being 'distracting' is another funny one
Apoc Wrote:Bottom line: More information > Less information
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Evan Wrote:the arguments for taking mirrors off always crack me up. are motorcyclists' peripheral vision, situational awareness, and multitasking abilities really that bad that you couldnt possibly use the extra information about your surroundings that mirrors provide?
You've gotta cater to the lowest common denominator here - a squid on a too-fast-for-him street bike, going to the track in total sensory overload.
I took mine off for the track, and just left 'em off for the street too. I dont feel like I'm missing anything, and it forces me to be more aware of whats around me rather than getting complacent with a glance in the mirror.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
hrm, I guess, but wouldnt it be better to reduce the sensory overload by reducing factors overloading his senses (ie- more controlled environment)
rather than just blinding him to what is already there?
Evan Wrote:hrm, I guess, but wouldnt it be better to reduce the sensory overload by reducing factors overloading his senses (ie- more controlled environment)
Yes it would... bike events are just a whole different world than with cars in terms of safety and organization (in general). Some better than others, of course.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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