So Sylvia wants to get a Bike...

**Jeff** · 10-17-2005, 04:48 PM

hock: What does this mean for me? Should I be scared? Should I encourage or discourage? If she gets more hard core is there any bike safer then another? She just started talking about this and it is like a major thing on her mind for some reason....I dunno... :vomit:

Sijray21 · 10-17-2005, 04:52 PM

excellent..... :twisted:

Ginger · 10-17-2005, 06:20 PM

Don't be worried. Get her on track

mpg9999 · 10-17-2005, 08:16 PM

get her signed up for the MSF course.

Feersty · 10-17-2005, 08:37 PM

That's a cool ass gf Smile

**Jeff** · 10-17-2005, 09:21 PM

Shes tryin to get me to do the class with her this summer. I told her I would...I can't kill myself in a parking lot. Are any bikes safer then others, or easier/better to ride?

mpg9999 · 10-17-2005, 11:15 PM

TurboOmni08 Wrote:Shes tryin to get me to do the class with her this summer. I told her I would...I can't kill myself in a parking lot. Are any bikes safer then others, or easier/better to ride?

Suzuki GS500
Yamaha Seca II
Kawasaki EX500 or 250
Rebel

I'm sure there are more people will add. Some will say anything 600 cc's and under. Keep in mind there are 600CC motorcycles that will run 10's in the quarter.

Don't forget to factor in gear when your shopping for a bike. Expect to pay 200 or more for a good SA rated helmet (I suggest Scorpion if it fits your head properly, fit is very important in helmet selection). Next is a good jacket. You will want to stick with leather as it protects much better then textile. I really like fieldsheer products. CE approved armor is a plus (look for it in the shoulders, elbows, and back). Alot of jackets don't have CE approved armor, but non approved armor is better then nothing. Also get some good gloves. If you do any type of cold weather riding look into hand warmers and an electric jacket. Anything under 50's and it gets very cold, very fast. I ride down into the 30's. Next is pants. They make some decent ones that will zip over whatever you are wearing. Draggin jeans are also a cool option (<a class="postlink" href="http://www.dragginjeans.com">www.dragginjeans.com</a> I think, basically kevlar lined jeans). Get some good boots that go over the ankles, I like oxtar stuff for boots. Check out <a class="postlink" href="http://www.newenough.com">www.newenough.com</a> for some good deals. <a class="postlink" href="http://www.kneedraggers.com">www.kneedraggers.com</a> is also good.
-Mike

Feersty · 10-20-2005, 09:27 AM

TurboOmni08 Wrote:Shes tryin to get me to do the class with her this summer. I told her I would...I can't kill myself in a parking lot. Are any bikes safer then others, or easier/better to ride?

There is always risk. I thought I was good, took everything slow, rode only 300 miles in a little less than a year and I went down on a beautiful day. :roll:

Kaan · 10-20-2005, 10:05 AM

a little less than a year and less than 300 miles... you havent been riding for a year... you've been riding for less than 10 hours. you let way too much time pass inbetween rides... you are comfortable starting it, sitting on it, shifting it, but you never rode long enough to learn anything. of course you are going to go down when you are comfortable with everything but riding. spend time in the saddle actually riding... technically you havent even riden long enough to break in a bike. I've got at least 20k miles riden between all my bikes that i've owned... i havent gone down YET... but it happens... minimize the risks but dont be affraid to ride. the minute you get scared... and it makes you hesitate to get on a bike again... sell it and accept that its not your thing.

**Jeff** · 10-20-2005, 11:04 AM

Kaan Wrote:the minute you get scared... and it makes you hesitate to get on a bike again... sell it and accept that its not your thing.

Though not directed at me I must say that is a good point. I guess one must respect it and give it a chance. Do it and see if its something you enjoy. Also, the post up top about bikes and gear, thanks for that info. I will be taking that class and welding at LFCC this summer. I guess only time and riding will tell if it is "my thing."

Kaan · 10-20-2005, 11:39 AM

its not "right" for alot of people. A friend of mine, very good, very safe rider... just never got comfortable enough riding. He had a bike the entire season, put about 4k miles on it... to this day he swares he was sick to his stomach the entire 4k miles he road. Motorcycles were just not for him. If you have that much seat time and cant get used to the little bit of nerves you have ... just hang it up... because those nerves will overwhelm you and an accident will happen.

I'm very comfortable on a bike. but i still have a little something in the back of my head telling me this isnt the safest thing in the world... but it soon passes once i'm out of the neighborhood. if i save a bobble, i get that pain in my stomach... i breath real heavy... talk my self through what i just did that was "wrong" and move on... if you cant do that and move on... the next time you save it, its more luck than skill.

MSF will help with the comfort level... it will help you learn if this is your thing... and if it is it will give you good skills that you will need every time you sit on the bike and ride...

mrbaggio · 10-20-2005, 12:19 PM

A bit OT - Fersty, how did you own a bike for a year and only ride 300 miles?

mpg9999 · 10-20-2005, 12:59 PM

Kaan Wrote:a little less than a year and less than 300 miles... you havent been riding for a year... you've been riding for less than 10 hours. you let way too much time pass inbetween rides... you are comfortable starting it, sitting on it, shifting it, but you never rode long enough to learn anything. of course you are going to go down when you are comfortable with everything but riding. spend time in the saddle actually riding... technically you havent even riden long enough to break in a bike. I've got at least 20k miles riden between all my bikes that i've owned... i havent gone down YET... but it happens... minimize the risks but dont be affraid to ride. the minute you get scared... and it makes you hesitate to get on a bike again... sell it and accept that its not your thing.

No matter how safe and comfertable you are, there are still only two types of riders. Those that have gone down, and those that will.

Kaan · 10-20-2005, 01:02 PM

thats why "YET" is in all capitols Smile

i know my time is coming. the clock is just ticking away. The issue is... after you go down, can you get back up and ride again. all things you start learning in MSF. especially if you didnt grow up on dirt bikes.

CaptainHenreh · 10-20-2005, 03:43 PM

Kaan Wrote:to this day he swares he was sick to his stomach the entire 4k miles he road. Motorcycles were just not for him. If you have that much seat time and cant get used to the little bit of nerves you have ... just hang it up...

That's how I am even thinking of a motorcycle.

Feersty · 10-20-2005, 05:23 PM

mrbaggio Wrote:A bit OT - Feersty, how did you own a bike for a year and only ride 300 miles?

2 e's Baggio!

It was purchased June 2004. It stayed at my parents house until March 2005. I got to ride from March 2005 until early May 2005 around Harrisonburg, but up to that point I was only able to ride it when I came back home on breaks:

Fall Break
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Spring Break

I didn't ride as much as I should in NOVA cause my parents would worry about me. Riding in Harrisonburg was glorious.

Sijray21 · 10-21-2005, 01:14 AM

mrbaggio Wrote:A bit OT - Fersty, how did you own a bike for a year and only ride 300 miles?

haha seriously, i've already put on 1.5k miles and i've had it for 3 months without riding every day

mrbaggio · 10-21-2005, 10:12 AM

My bad FEErsty

You gotta take charge. Get out there and ride. I understand tho. My rents HATE my bike.

-Justin

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