Some people should NOT own motorcycles

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: MaxDSP
I dont know sh!t about motorcycles but whats "If not !DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH AT 8000RPM"S!!!!!!!! You'll kill ya self kid! " mean?

One way to pull a wheelie on a bike is to fan the clutch in a low gear at fairly high RPM (while moving, of course). This allows the engine to rev up with the clutch in and will usually loft the front wheel with a tug on the bars when the clutch re-engages at the now-higher RPM. Also a surefire way for n00bies to hurt themselves and trash their bikes.

 

[Johnlee]

LOL. He's saying if you rev your bike with the clutch pulled in, rip it up to 8000rpm and then let the clutch out fast "pop" you will either flip yourself backward, or well...yeah, you'll prolly flip. Never done it, so I can't say for sure.

edit: Yeah, what Fausto said...more eloquently.

editII: Fausto-what do you think of the older (95-97 or so) Honda 900RRs?

 

[Damage]

Originally posted by: MaxDSP
I dont know sh!t about motorcycles but whats "If not !DO NOT DUMP THE CLUTCH AT 8000RPM"S!!!!!!!! You'll kill ya self kid! " mean?

Some older bikes (Johnlee & my CM400t).. that was pretty much it.. Or find a good hill to crest while going fast.. New bikes just stuter your throttle at about 5k and then whack it.. up they come..

 

[Johnlee]

Some older bikes (Johnlee & my CM400t)..

oh yeah, heh. I got my C, M & T mixed up. Great bike tho. My first "real" motorcycle (just dirt bike and scooters before that) I usta ride it to college and boy did I think I was tough sh1t.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Johnlee
LOL. He's saying if you rev your bike with the clutch pulled in, rip it up to 8000rpm and then let the clutch out fast "pop" you will either flip yourself backward, or well...yeah, you'll prolly flip. Never done it, so I can't say for sure.

edit: Yeah, what Fausto said...more eloquently.

editII: Fausto-what do you think of the older (95-97 or so) Honda 900RRs?

They're nice bikes. Not nearly as twitchy as the first-gen version, plenty of power and torque, no problem finding factory or aftermarket parts, etc. The only real caveat with those things are the limited tire choices thanks to that stupid-ass 16" front rim.

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Johnlee
LOL. He's saying if you rev your bike with the clutch pulled in, rip it up to 8000rpm and then let the clutch out fast "pop" you will either flip yourself backward, or well...yeah, you'll prolly flip. Never done it, so I can't say for sure.

edit: Yeah, what Fausto said...more eloquently.

editII: Fausto-what do you think of the older (95-97 or so) Honda 900RRs?

They're nice bikes. Not nearly as twitchy as the first-gen version, plenty of power and torque, no problem finding factory or aftermarket parts, etc. The only real caveat with those things are the limited tire choices thanks to that stupid-ass 16" front rim.

Get a 93-95 cbr 1000f, just don't dump the bike, because each plastic is $500+

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: malbojah

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Johnlee
LOL. He's saying if you rev your bike with the clutch pulled in, rip it up to 8000rpm and then let the clutch out fast "pop" you will either flip yourself backward, or well...yeah, you'll prolly flip. Never done it, so I can't say for sure.

edit: Yeah, what Fausto said...more eloquently.

editII: Fausto-what do you think of the older (95-97 or so) Honda 900RRs?

They're nice bikes. Not nearly as twitchy as the first-gen version, plenty of power and torque, no problem finding factory or aftermarket parts, etc. The only real caveat with those things are the limited tire choices thanks to that stupid-ass 16" front rim.

Get a 93-95 cbr 1000f, just don't dump the bike, because each plastic is $500+

I dunno, he might really hate the sheer mass of those things after being on something as small and light as a 900SS. They are very nice, but are honking big bikes....you're looking at 500+ lbs with a tank of gas.

 

[malbojah]

True, it was my fist bike, still is, and it promptly fell over in the truck as I was leaving the dealer (and yes, it was tied down.). Glued the plastic back together, doesn't look as nice as the other side, but it'll hold till I get enough money to replace it.

/me looks out window to see what the weather is like.....cold, clear, windy.......be back in a couple of hours

 

[Zebo]

I can't believe anyone rides on the street anymore. No matter what you are getting ejected in the event of an accident, too dangerous with too many drivers who are in a hurry.

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: Carbonyl
I can't believe anyone rides on the street anymore. No matter what you are getting ejected in the event of an accident, too dangerous with too many drivers who are in a hurry.

Fortunately, it's the off season and all the tourists have gone home. The only thing I have to worry about is the locals, cops, and SAND

 

[Johnlee]

I've been in an accident-->no ejection. I bailed and slide and rolled a bit. If you live in the city, unless you hit the track, it's the only choice you have.

My GSXR-1100 was pretty damn heavy. Not good with crappy brakes either.

That's why I like the Honda 9s. They are ultra-light, at least they were for their time.

Anyway, it's fun talking with other riders.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: malbojah

Originally posted by: Carbonyl
I can't believe anyone rides on the street anymore. No matter what you are getting ejected in the event of an accident, too dangerous with too many drivers who are in a hurry.

Fortunately, it's the off season and all the tourists have gone home. The only thing I have to worry about is the locals, cops, and SAND

The big trick to not getting killed is not to ride around in busy areas (like metro Atlanta) any more than you have to. Sure it's cool to take the bike to your favorite local joint and be the badass on the motorcycle that pulls up and all, but almost every single close call I've had was intown. We'll typically get up at the crack of dawn and haul ass up GA400 to the twisties in north GA/TN/NC area. Other than the occasional cop, there aren't too many cars up there unless it's fall-leaf-watching season.

 

[The Stigenator]

THANK GOD for SOCAL weather.. its nice and warm today..

so local drivers are seeing quite an unusual sets of MC riders out there.. Gorgeous So.Cal weather.. I love this weather..

 

[Evadman]

That post has 13,000 views

It is also not real. In one of the first posts he states he checked for bad fuses, but somewhere around page 8 he wants to know where the fuse box is.

If you put those 2 together, it is fake.

 

[BooneRebel]

All you have to do is to read the first page to know it's a fake. Why would he put it in gear if the kickstand is still down? Where's he planning on going?

Anyway, it's pretty funny. But I saw the trailer for "Biker Boyyyyeeeezzzz" this weekend, I agree that we are in for a hurtin' this summer. I'll probably watch it just because I enjoy seeing the stunt riders, but I'm not quite mentally prepared for all of the squids bound to be on the road afterwards.

On the bright side, within a year or so there should be a surplus of low-mileage bikes for sale that have only been laid over a time or two.

 

[malbojah]

They may be low-milage, but high cost to replace the plastic

 

[Evadman]

On the bright side, within a year or so there should be a surplus of low-mileage bikes for sale that have only been laid over a time or two.

My first bike was a '81 Honda CBX. You know the one with the straight 6 air cooled engine. I layed it down 2 or 3 times in my driveway, just trying to move the damn thing. I took it out on the street (illegaly, without a licence) and proceeded to hit speeds that freaked me out. It is now sitting in my shed with less than 4 miles on it. I really should get it running again I will not ride anything that large for a while. My SECA is just fine.

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: malbojah

Originally posted by: Carbonyl
I can't believe anyone rides on the street anymore. No matter what you are getting ejected in the event of an accident, too dangerous with too many drivers who are in a hurry.

Fortunately, it's the off season and all the tourists have gone home. The only thing I have to worry about is the locals, cops, and SAND

The big trick to not getting killed is not to ride around in busy areas (like metro Atlanta) any more than you have to. Sure it's cool to take the bike to your favorite local joint and be the badass on the motorcycle that pulls up and all, but almost every single close call I've had was intown. We'll typically get up at the crack of dawn and haul ass up GA400 to the twisties in north GA/TN/NC area. Other than the occasional cop, there aren't too many cars up there unless it's fall-leaf-watching season.

Or just get a loud ass Harley and scare people away

 

[malbojah]

Originally posted by: Carbonyl

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: malbojah

Originally posted by: Carbonyl
I can't believe anyone rides on the street anymore. No matter what you are getting ejected in the event of an accident, too dangerous with too many drivers who are in a hurry.

Fortunately, it's the off season and all the tourists have gone home. The only thing I have to worry about is the locals, cops, and SAND

The big trick to not getting killed is not to ride around in busy areas (like metro Atlanta) any more than you have to. Sure it's cool to take the bike to your favorite local joint and be the badass on the motorcycle that pulls up and all, but almost every single close call I've had was intown. We'll typically get up at the crack of dawn and haul ass up GA400 to the twisties in north GA/TN/NC area. Other than the occasional cop, there aren't too many cars up there unless it's fall-leaf-watching season.

Or just get a loud ass Harley and scare people away

My Vances & Hines Supersport does just fine replecating the Harley sound thank-you-very-much

 

[BooneRebel]

Originally posted by: Evadman

On the bright side, within a year or so there should be a surplus of low-mileage bikes for sale that have only been laid over a time or two.

My first bike was a '81 Honda CBX. You know the one with the straight 6 air cooled engine. I layed it down 2 or 3 times in my driveway, just trying to move the damn thing. I took it out on the street (illegaly, without a licence) and proceeded to hit speeds that freaked me out. It is now sitting in my shed with less than 4 miles on it. I really should get it running again I will not ride anything that large for a while. My SECA is just fine.

The 1100? Really ought to get it out every one in a while. The adrenaline rush is good for you.

I started out with a lowly 50cc and jumped every year or two as my skills (and height) improved until I ended up on the current 800cc, 600lb hoss I'm riding now. I'd like to get a snappy little literbike for rodding around town as well as another bike or two to fill the stable, but with the 4 bikes I already own I think my wife would kill me if I pick up another just yet...

 

[BooneRebel]

I like Harleys (and even some of their riders), but this is funny:

95% of all harleys made are still on the road..the other 5% made it home.

 

[Damage]

Originally posted by: Evadman

On the bright side, within a year or so there should be a surplus of low-mileage bikes for sale that have only been laid over a time or two.

My first bike was a '81 Honda CBX. You know the one with the straight 6 air cooled engine. I layed it down 2 or 3 times in my driveway, just trying to move the damn thing. I took it out on the street (illegaly, without a licence) and proceeded to hit speeds that freaked me out. It is now sitting in my shed with less than 4 miles on it. I really should get it running again I will not ride anything that large for a while. My SECA is just fine.

A CBX with 4 miles on it is worth $$$$.... Clean it up and post it on e-bay.. they have CBX clubs also that would kill for something that low milage.. It's a classic... let me know if you want to get rid of it....

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: The_good_guy

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: The_good_guy
Hey Johnlee.. long time no see.. we got to go riding sometime .. we have been planning that for ages.

Anyway I have nothing else to comment on.. Squids are natures way of population management, everytime we have too many people on this planet a squid is born.

Yeah, but their idiocy jacks up insurance rates and reinforces the public sentiment that all sportbike riders are idiots for the rest of us.

True.. but that incrase will be temporary.. after a while when the "biker boyz" effect has disappeared the insurance should drop back to normal.. after all there will be a percentage of riders at all times who are going to be squids.. that wont change unless if you have a catalyst.. in this case a movie.

Well the fast and the furious effect has died down and Supras and RX-7s are finally back to a somewhat reasonable price... too bad fast and the furious 2 will come out soon... trailer will supposedly by shown during the superbowl.

I've held off purchasing a bike because of the insurance alone and the fact that im still going to school and living in the city.

 

[Zenmervolt]

I just want to say thank you for that link. I haven't read such an amusing thread in a long time.

ZV

 

[Sundog]

Hahahaha.....thanks for that link...I needed a laugh at work today!!