Fallout-NL
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Man... those look like some pretty fast laps. Excellent.
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2 wheel GAF UNITE!
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LeroyPantwether
Member
looks great! Have you considered just not using turn signals? Is that legal where you live? The bike looks so clean as is. In any case, be sure to post pics when it is all done.
richardhawk
Member
Not totally done yet but here's a better picture. Also signals are needed on bikes in California from everything I've read.
Yeah, thunderbolt is a nice layout. Very fast track, and one of my favorites too. I like NYST a little better now though. That track just flows really nicely.
A Fish Aficionado
I am going to make it through this year if it kills me
I was with him all the way until he showcases undertaking a lorry on the hard shoulder as a safe maneuver.
The point still stands though, if I wanted to push it to 100%, I'd take it to the track.
Fallout-NL
Member
Yeah, 'safe and responsible behavior' under those circumstances would have been just hanging back until the other lorry finishes overtaking. Not doing something that is likely not anticipated by either lorry driver on a part of the road that is littered with dirt, bits/pieces that fell of other vehicles and other stuff.
That last corner also seem a bit questionable, carrying a lot of speed into a fairly tight corner is probably more of an issue than the 'pebble' he mentions. Nice save though. He doesn't panic.
Anyway, it's a good rule, but he should practicing what he preaches
(and maybe consider another hobby after three fairly serious accidents, two of which crippled him for 6 months! I mean fuck...).
That last corner also seem a bit questionable, carrying a lot of speed into a fairly tight corner is probably more of an issue than the 'pebble' he mentions. Nice save though. He doesn't panic.
Anyway, it's a good rule, but he should practicing what he preaches
(and maybe consider another hobby after three fairly serious accidents, two of which crippled him for 6 months! I mean fuck...).
The BMW looks to be holding up pretty well! what miles have you put on that now?
Not that many actually... I just did the 12k service. My riding time has gone way down since my 2nd kid.
Not that many actually... I just did the 12k service. My riding time has gone way down since my 2nd kid.
Ah bummer, well kind of haha. Still considering the amount of off road you have done with it its still pretty damn tidy, any bike I have ever taken near dirt always ended up trashed in a hurry
Ah bummer, well kind of haha. Still considering the amount of off road you have done with it its still pretty damn tidy, any bike I have ever taken near dirt always ended up trashed in a hurry
That's its good side lol.
Actually planning a trip to colorado this fall to ride the rocky mountains but I am not taking that bike, can't wait!
Fallout-NL
Member
Very nice pic Flo, still a great looking bike. Excellent location for a shoot too.
opticalmace
Member
Fallout-NL
Member
Eesh, balls of steel for sure.
That bit around 3:29, kinda fishtailing into that corner. So awesome.
That bit around 3:29, kinda fishtailing into that corner. So awesome.
maxheadwound
Member
Aah very nice vid man... this is on my list to do just need to sort out some kit.
Wow watching POV footage from a motorcycle at pikes peak is super unsettling. I mean even more than the cars. Something about the where the bottom of the screen is noting but sky and open air. Makes you feel like you are going to fall off.
That definitely takes nerve though, I don't know how you can convince you self to swing yourself out to the proper racing lane before one of those fast sweepers with no guardrails(not that a guardrail would do any good at that speed). I mean you are riding a motorcycle at ridiculous speed and you are 5 goddamn feet from the edge of a fucking mountain.
thesoapster
Member
Nice! Would be better if camera was level, though.
NaturalHigh
Member
Great day in Eastern KY to ride. Had a good time with the guys. Here's a pic of the toys. My Bolt is in the foreground there.
opticalmace
Member
Picked up some seat pads from Alaskan Leather, digging them a lot.
maxheadwound
Member
Picked up some seat pads from Alaskan Leather, digging them a lot.
I have seen people here in the UK use them but never know why as what happens when it rains and is it very comfortable?
opticalmace
Member
Apparently it's fine if they get wet, according to the FAQ on the website. It's not perfect but it makes a pretty big difference in comfort for me. I was on the bike about 4 or so hours yesterday (off and on) and my butt wasn't too sore. Normally the saddle kills me after about 1.5 hours.
maxheadwound
Member
Cool cheers for the feedback... will have to look into this if I do longer rides. Enjoy the new saddle pads
I use these on longer rides, they help a great deal to prevent monkey butt and prevent me getting a sore ass from sitting a lot, I guess it's why I prefer to be off-road more:
http://motoskiveez.com/
They have versions for sports bikes and cruisers as well.
http://motoskiveez.com/
They have versions for sports bikes and cruisers as well.
Be careful out there!
Had a pretty nice get off at lunch today. I was turning left behind a bunch of cars then all of the sudden, what is this green crap on the road? Oh ANITFREEEZE!? AAHHH. Lost the front and fell over pretty hard. That shit is slick. I should of been paying better attention, I saw there was an accident earlier and a car on a flatbed being towed.
Then to top it off as I picked up my bike I didn't notice the engine was still on so and the bike was in gear so of course I grab a wrist full and do a nice 360 burnout on the slick antifreeze surface. The crowd loved it. Then some guy yelled out "HEY THATS ANITFREEZE!" and I am like thanks dude, a little late. And got the hell out of there.
No serious injuries besides a skinned knee and elbow. Bent my shifter lever up pretty good, might have to get a new one.
Had a pretty nice get off at lunch today. I was turning left behind a bunch of cars then all of the sudden, what is this green crap on the road? Oh ANITFREEEZE!? AAHHH. Lost the front and fell over pretty hard. That shit is slick. I should of been paying better attention, I saw there was an accident earlier and a car on a flatbed being towed.
Then to top it off as I picked up my bike I didn't notice the engine was still on so and the bike was in gear so of course I grab a wrist full and do a nice 360 burnout on the slick antifreeze surface. The crowd loved it. Then some guy yelled out "HEY THATS ANITFREEZE!" and I am like thanks dude, a little late. And got the hell out of there.
No serious injuries besides a skinned knee and elbow. Bent my shifter lever up pretty good, might have to get a new one.
Fixed1979
Member
Shit can happen fast. Glad to hear you made out with only a couple scratches though!
richardhawk
Member
Old vs New. Got almost 10k miles out of the Metzeler Lasertec I had before so I went with the same tire.
opticalmace
Member
Is it an illusion or is the old tire really really squared off?
Shit, that's not good news. Glad you are all right though and that the bike isn't too badly damaged.
Booked my Aprilia in for the 50,000 mile service next week. Got a rough estimate including new chain and sprocket of £760!!!! I mean its a super sturdy chain as I seem to eat chains for some reason but still :'(
richardhawk
Member
illusion. I have no idea why it looks that way haha.
opticalmace
Member
Okay just checking. :lol
Sorry to hear about it Flo, at least it was a low-speed affair.
I've been thinking in my head all day if it would of been better if no cars were in front of me, I probably could have seen the patch of antifreeze and avoided it. But I probably would of been taking the turn much faster with no cars in front of me.
Sucks I am on blood thinners/anticoagulants. The bruises are going to look much worse when I explain this to the wife... >_<
thesoapster
Member
Glad you made it out not too terribly, Flo!
richardhawk
Member
New tire. New front and rear signals and side mounted license plate. My girl is almost done.
so sick
LeroyPantwether
Member
I would ride that bike. So pretty
Fallout-NL
Member
Damn Richard, that is seriously pretty.
Oh man, that's rough. At least both you and your bike seem to be mostly o.k.
If we're ever doing award for stuff, you're a likely contender for most miles driven in a year. Or do we have anyone else that's really racking em up like that?
Oh man, that's rough. At least both you and your bike seem to be mostly o.k.
If we're ever doing award for stuff, you're a likely contender for most miles driven in a year. Or do we have anyone else that's really racking em up like that?
Glad you're ok Flo. Spillages are probably the hardest to avoid road hazards, it's just bad luck
This reinforces the gut feeling that I need my next bike to be Italian. Awesome.
This reinforces the gut feeling that I need my next bike to be Italian. Awesome.
LeroyPantwether
Member
This would be fun to keep track of. What do you guys consider a lot of miles in a year? While I don't keep an absurd miles per month pace, riding season is 365 days a year here and suspect I should end up with around 18-22 thousand miles driven this year.
I've just finished 50,000 in three years, that should probably put me near the top of the list. Usually ride just under 100 miles a day for work all year round plus travel for pleasure on top of that.
Fallout-NL
Member
Damn! That's is very good work!
Now I feel ashamed for driving a car to work. Though when the weather is nice (which isn't often admittedly), I do take a bike every now and then.
This year I managed to do nearly a 1000 kilometers on the X1 before it broke down (will get that fixed soon though).
About 500 kilometers on the M2 now that it's up and running again. Also taking it to the shop this saturday to get the transmission fixed (weird issue in first gear where it only engages once you start rolling).
And another 2000 kilometers on the Monster, it's the most reliable bike after all and I also took it to Belgium this spring.
Now I feel ashamed for driving a car to work. Though when the weather is nice (which isn't often admittedly), I do take a bike every now and then.
This year I managed to do nearly a 1000 kilometers on the X1 before it broke down (will get that fixed soon though).
About 500 kilometers on the M2 now that it's up and running again. Also taking it to the shop this saturday to get the transmission fixed (weird issue in first gear where it only engages once you start rolling).
And another 2000 kilometers on the Monster, it's the most reliable bike after all and I also took it to Belgium this spring.
richardhawk
Member
Damn you guys are putting me to shame. I thought 7-8k a year was a lot. I gotta start riding more. Especially live in LA I have no excuse haha.
Haha, thanks man, but I don't really ride that much to be honest. A lot of my miles were from commuting to work and stuff. I do try to do a couple hundred miles on weekends when possible but that only adds so much. As I said, I'm just happy the bike keeps up with me.
Drinky Crow
Banned
are those gonna be available for sale to the public? i'd groove on a master chief helmet.
i average about 12k/yr across my bikes.
i average about 12k/yr across my bikes.