Perspective on FAST street riding
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faz
Sexiest Ex-Mod around!™
For what it is worth, I bought my Sofa-cycle as an attempt to reduce the possibility of acting stupid on 101 during rush hour traffic. Commuting to work on my CBR, I found myself splitting too fast and simply too comfortable at taking chances that I would regularly not take. The 1983 Venture has helped with that a lot... I do take it easy and relax, and not try to squeeze in between tight spots and/or split at higher speed differentials.
Obviously I've landed on the wrong side of the BARF clique.
I read a thread about some guy on another site, who I don't know, who there is no indication anyone else knows, who gives a testimonial about how they used to ride way too hard on the street (in their words "like a tool"). I don't see the profound lesson others seem to be gleaning. In fact, I tended to agree with the parallel to alcoholism, although the last two lines of the rsrider's post seemed a bit harsh. My thought at the time was BFD, I've been passed a few times by the "A" group and having one less riding the hills at triple digits doesn't bother me at all.
Then SP2 replies as if I had personally attacked him? Had he posted this himself, or if I knew he was a BARFer I probably would have been a bit more respectful. In hindsight I should have known since SBR is local too, but I didn't. Never had any foul intent other than questioning the profound lesson others seemed to be implying. I too am married and have kids and know the score.
As for the people who's response is basically "SP2 could kick your ass"...you just don't get it. I'm sure he is faster than me, and I don't care. I don't ride on the street to prove anything to anyone. I just enjoy it. Other people can ride for whatever reason they like and thats fine. Yes I ride fast sometimes, but for the most part I'm in my comfort zone, and even if that means getting passed by a 'wing, then thats fine with me.
Nobody owes anyone any apologies, although I do wonder how all those personal attacks on rsrider escaped the Mods...guess thats just the BARF clique. Makes me wonder how the argument would have gone had SP2 really been some anonymous rider.
Anyways, peace to everyone and enjoy a safe and fun summer.
I read a thread about some guy on another site, who I don't know, who there is no indication anyone else knows, who gives a testimonial about how they used to ride way too hard on the street (in their words "like a tool"). I don't see the profound lesson others seem to be gleaning. In fact, I tended to agree with the parallel to alcoholism, although the last two lines of the rsrider's post seemed a bit harsh. My thought at the time was BFD, I've been passed a few times by the "A" group and having one less riding the hills at triple digits doesn't bother me at all.
Then SP2 replies as if I had personally attacked him? Had he posted this himself, or if I knew he was a BARFer I probably would have been a bit more respectful. In hindsight I should have known since SBR is local too, but I didn't. Never had any foul intent other than questioning the profound lesson others seemed to be implying. I too am married and have kids and know the score.
As for the people who's response is basically "SP2 could kick your ass"...you just don't get it. I'm sure he is faster than me, and I don't care. I don't ride on the street to prove anything to anyone. I just enjoy it. Other people can ride for whatever reason they like and thats fine. Yes I ride fast sometimes, but for the most part I'm in my comfort zone, and even if that means getting passed by a 'wing, then thats fine with me.
Nobody owes anyone any apologies, although I do wonder how all those personal attacks on rsrider escaped the Mods...guess thats just the BARF clique. Makes me wonder how the argument would have gone had SP2 really been some anonymous rider.
Anyways, peace to everyone and enjoy a safe and fun summer.
ob1ventura
Well-known member
^^^^^exactly:laughing
edit: oops, I was refering to Bluenote.....just a little late.
edit: oops, I was refering to Bluenote.....just a little late.
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Xenos
No! Not the Crack Slam!
That was a great read SP2 Racer. I didn't find your story preachy at all. It was a story about you and your life and your disisions. I have been only riding for six months now and I can't say it's going to slow me down but it has given me some real food for thought. These are deep experinces and leasons that if I can learn from someone else, then I won't have to learn them myself. Thanks again for a great read.
TrackCrafter
TrackCrafter
Xenos said:
At 6 months you are setting the pattern that will be the foundation for the rest of your motorcycling life. Remeber to just have fun. Ride your bike every chance you can. Hang out with expieranced riders. You do not have to ride at their pace, they will always wait for you. The important thing is be a student, be a student all your life.
If you ever want to ride the southern stuff, shoot me an E-Mail. I would love to show you some great roads that were made for motorcycles.
mabbott
Well-known member
mlm said:
You said earlier "one less squid on the road" that could easily be taken as a personal attack. I don't think that SP2 was trying to give a "profound" lesson, he was just telling his story. If you couldn't relate to it, then that is fine, many did. Many people stuggle with the "need for speed." If your way of coping with it is to not ride a sport bike on the street, well then I tip my hat to you. Knowing what you need to do to control yourself is admirable actually doing it is the hard part.
Posts are posts, if you don't relate to them ignore them and move on. There will always be something more to read. Not everyone likes what I say, hell I don't even like what I say! If someone learns from anothers actions then it is an effective post. If noone learns from it, then it is a typical post.
I think you have made some good points, I just think it was how you started that put a bad light on the rest of what you had to say. Just my 2cents:
Var
One Track Pony
I enjoyed reading your posts SP2. But seriously if it makes anyone change their mind about riding style then they hadn't fully accepted the risks of riding. I'd love to do trackdays once a week, that would keep me off the street for sure. But i need my fix and i'll take it where i can get it. Hopefully i'll be making enough money to keep the R1 at the track and cruise around on a V-strom or something else that's less retarded for street. I don't know exactly how fast you used to ride, but i've had days where i've wondered if i should be wearing both my tires to the edge or buying new knee sliders once a week. The warm weather is making me nervous...i hear the corners calling me out.
TrackCrafter
TrackCrafter
Var said:
YOu are the only person that knows if you are taking to many chances.
Self analyze, and make a choice. It is not for me, nor any other person to save you. YOu may very well be a super safe rider with the skill and control to never have a problem.
My friends, my wife. They did what was required to give me the final wake up call, however deep down. I knew what I was doing and knew that the chances I took were selfish, foolish, and just wrong.
I do not have the right to judge other riders. I assume they will take responsabillity for themselves. I never said in all this thread nor my original that what I do, or did was the correct thing for any other person.
TrackCrafter
TrackCrafter
mal200sx said:
Well thanks for your insiteful critique:applause
ALANRIDER7
MeowMeowMeow
kabazauls said:
How many street trophies can you fit inside the coffin with you?
:|
ALANRIDER7
MeowMeowMeow
rsrider said:
:rolleyes
Go2Trackdays
No speed limits or cars!
"You never step in the same river twice"
ob1ventura said:
Refering to me in reference to what exactly there Bubba?
Because I had the temerity to say something within this
thread that's the truth whether the likes of *you* agrees
with it or not?
Lets look at this , a guys made a decision that he
should be applauded for and subsequent to that a
whole slew of heel-nippers decide to do their pile-on
act.
And the fact remains as I stated , a goodly portion
of those sniveling at the OP within this thread
couldn't even keep him in sight on a WING , going
at a MILD pace.
So what's *YOUR* beef there BigMan and why bother
to bring me into it? Don't like what I say?The I cordially
invite you to skip my posts.
B.