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TurboTagTeam · 08-15-2006, 04:50 PM

I'm going to finally buy a bike this fall. THey are mutch cheaper that time of season. I'm dead set on what I want though. 2001 Ducati 998

driftingeric2k4 · 08-15-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bluengoldsti

when you say counter-steering, do you mean pushing the handlebars in the opposite direction of the turn to make the bike lean? if so, yes that is a very hard concept to grasp at first. when i first read that, i was thinking wtf, then i tried it and i could go through turns 10-20 mph faster just by doing that.

That is precisely what I meant. I had to revisit my physics book to make sure I hadn't read it wrong. It just makes no sense, until you do it, and then your like "Holy ish, this actually WORKS?!"

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as for target fixation, just remember to look where you want to go and your body/bike will follow.

Yea, it can be difficult if something is in your path though - its a natural tendency to look at the thing in your way as opposed to looking away from it.

bluengoldsti · 08-16-2006, 08:35 AM

lol, i know what you mean. i asked my friend who has been riding for 5 years if he counter-steered. he said wtf are you talking about, that wont work. then we went for a ride through some twisties and afterwards he said, holy ish, i do do that! it definitely helps increase speed through the turns.

yugotdonkey · 08-16-2006, 06:53 PM

Get a bike, you should be ok if you've ridden dirtbikes before. Don't rush into it trying to show off and get too big balls when you start riding though, and don't be embarrassed if you can't stay up with ppl, its about living not showing off.

mbeem546 · 08-16-2006, 10:55 PM

i got my motorcycle permit about a month ago.. i picked up an old cruiser to start out on just to get the basics on it its a yamaha 650 special edition. not bad for what it is not a high top speed but gets up there quick. hopefully next summer i can pick up a gsxr600 or a cbr. start out on something cheap id say first then move up to something bigger if you drop it your going to hate yourself for spending that much money. and always wear a helmet i cant stand seeing guys ride around with no helmet one slip up and your dead atleast youll have a bit of protection with a helmet.

Yellow_S4 · 08-16-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

I'm going to finally buy a bike this fall. THey are mutch cheaper that time of season. I'm dead set on what I want though. 2001 Ducati 998

Nice choice! I just bought a Ducati Monster 620

We should ride when you get one

96s14 · 08-17-2006, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiny

Hey Drew, why don't you call me sometime. I'm more then a little upset about getting threatened by your father, so maybe you could straighten things out with me.

Mike what happened? My dad told me you called him and said i wasnt working there anymore.

driftingeric2k4 · 08-17-2006, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by yugotdonkey

Get a bike, you should be ok if you've ridden dirtbikes before. Don't rush into it trying to show off and get too big balls when you start riding though, and don't be embarrassed if you can't stay up with ppl, its about living not showing off.

It is essential you become confident in your riding before anything else. Especially in the twisties. It is a real bad thing to lose your confidence in your lean angle on a sweeper...

Drftpretty · 08-17-2006, 07:03 PM

I know this isnt what you want to hear but, I have crashed enough bikes to know that you shouldnt start on a 600. Not because you cant handle the power, but because if you make a mistake it happens at 600cc's.

yugotdonkey · 08-18-2006, 09:09 PM

yeah check out gixxer.com, search for starter bikes, even if you get an older 600 they are a little better to crunch up since they dont cost a lot.

Tiny · 08-21-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 96s14

Mike what happened? My dad told me you called him and said i wasnt working there anymore.

Your dad called me and threatened to call the department of labor because you didn't receive a paycheck. I told him that you never worked for revitup. He's lucky that i'm not psycho anymore because he called my personal cell number.

Not very cool if you ask me, but I told him the truth and he seemed surprised by that. If you are going to tell your Dad something, you should have called me and at least given me the heads up.

On Sale · 08-22-2006, 03:24 AM

I got a nice starter bike for sale. 1996 Honda CBR 600 F3 for sale

http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=18760

Twinz · 08-22-2006, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by max2k1

dont be like my friend kenny and try stuff like this after you get your bike

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...=718781798&n=2

haha yea ken is nuts

08-16-2006, 06:53 PM	#24
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08-18-2006, 09:09 PM	#30
yugotdonkey Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Napa, CA Member #517 My Ride: B6 A4, E21 320i iTrader: (0)	yeah check out gixxer.com, search for starter bikes, even if you get an older 600 they are a little better to crunch up since they dont cost a lot. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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08-15-2006, 04:50 PM	#21
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	I'm going to finally buy a bike this fall. THey are mutch cheaper that time of season. I'm dead set on what I want though. 2001 Ducati 998

08-16-2006, 08:35 AM	#23
bluengoldsti Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #969 My Ride: 2005 Subaru STi / 2006 and 2008 Suzuki GSXR600, 2010 KTM SMC 690 iTrader: (0)	lol, i know what you mean. i asked my friend who has been riding for 5 years if he counter-steered. he said wtf are you talking about, that wont work. then we went for a ride through some twisties and afterwards he said, holy ish, i do do that! it definitely helps increase speed through the turns.

08-16-2006, 10:55 PM	#25
mbeem546 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2006 Member #1696 iTrader: (0)	i got my motorcycle permit about a month ago.. i picked up an old cruiser to start out on just to get the basics on it its a yamaha 650 special edition. not bad for what it is not a high top speed but gets up there quick. hopefully next summer i can pick up a gsxr600 or a cbr. start out on something cheap id say first then move up to something bigger if you drop it your going to hate yourself for spending that much money. and always wear a helmet i cant stand seeing guys ride around with no helmet one slip up and your dead atleast youll have a bit of protection with a helmet.

08-22-2006, 03:24 AM	#32
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	I got a nice starter bike for sale. 1996 Honda CBR 600 F3 for sale http://www.tristatetuners.com/forum/...ad.php?t=18760