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Forum: Off-Topic May 26th, 2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,153
Posted By toddblue68
Ah yes, intolerance of those who disagree,...

Ah yes, intolerance of those who disagree, couldn't see that coming. Seems we can all have our own observations, vote in the poll, and read any scientific study so long as we all agree with your...
Forum: Off-Topic May 25th, 2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 8,153
Posted By toddblue68
Like in times of old, too many people seem to...

Like in times of old, too many people seem to want to jump from hypothesis to fact without doing the work. It was once a fact that the world was flat. It was a fact that the sun revolved around the...
Forum: Off-Topic May 25th, 2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By toddblue68
Incredible everyone that went down with it...

Incredible everyone that went down with it survived.
Forum: Off-Topic May 25th, 2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By toddblue68
I don't sail, but like all things engine related...

I don't sail, but like all things engine related and trouble shooting. Pretty sure a sump is going to be better known as the oil pan to us land lubbers. In a marine configuration, it's likely...
Forum: Riding Skills May 24th, 2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,178
Posted By toddblue68
I tell everyone in my house (teens included) that...

I tell everyone in my house (teens included) that speeding tickets are acceptable when getting around 18 wheelers, and to never drive next to or behind. That rubber (and cross ties, straps, chains)...
Forum: Riding Skills May 24th, 2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,073
Posted By toddblue68
Braking and downshifting go hand in hand. ...

Braking and downshifting go hand in hand. Whether it's on the track where the rear end may be dancing after banging down the gears coming off a high speed straight or coming to the traffic light on...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed May 24th, 2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,835
Posted By toddblue68
WHOA! Slow modification wagon....Hopefully, this...

WHOA! Slow modification wagon....Hopefully, this is a mistake. I've never read where you drill the emulators! You drill the damping rods.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! May 24th, 2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,598
Posted By toddblue68
Sadly, repairs count against the pocket book...

Sadly, repairs count against the pocket book...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed May 12th, 2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By toddblue68
He took off one session and did 3 more before end...

He took off one session and did 3 more before end of the day...



We've hunted, fished, mtn. biked and now this for many years. Luckily, he enjoys things I enjoy. It's actually good (seems...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed May 10th, 2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By toddblue68
Ninja at speed....OOPS

This:

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww18/toddblue68/100_3214_zpse1322ee0.jpg

Leads to this:

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww18/toddblue68/100_3217_zps2a1531b9.jpg

My 16 y.o. son...
Forum: Riding Skills May 9th, 2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By toddblue68
For track riding your mountain biking will help...

For track riding your mountain biking will help with recovery, and certainly with your braking. Legs and core will be worked pretty hard over a full day at the track. Legs because you spend a lot...
Forum: Riding Skills May 9th, 2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By toddblue68
Avoid it the first couple of rains on it....

Avoid it the first couple of rains on it....
Forum: Motorcycle Gear May 8th, 2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,198
Posted By toddblue68
Pants outside. But as was mentioned, watch them...

Pants outside. But as was mentioned, watch them getting caught as you put a foot down. Only because pants inside creates hot spots (my leathers sure do) on the ankles after a while.

Don't give...
Forum: Riding Skills May 8th, 2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,723
Posted By toddblue68
Useful skills

So there are two skills brought up in this thread that are useful. One greatly, and the other less so.

The first and probably most beneficial is learning to walk a bike (forward and backwards)...
Forum: Riding Skills May 8th, 2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,729
Posted By toddblue68
What he said... Have had this happen on the...

What he said... Have had this happen on the track, bike slides, boot scraps the ground, but if you have your body in the correct position you can stand the bike up (or more to the point let it stand...
Forum: Riding Skills May 8th, 2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,698
Posted By toddblue68
I let both my kids learn in the MSF course on...

I let both my kids learn in the MSF course on those low, slow, cheap bikes with someone besides me. They both did very well. Then I got a used ninja. No drops so far for them.

I'm fairly...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear April 17th, 2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By toddblue68
I have the Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar (minus the...

I have the Marathon Air Mesh Kevlar (minus the chect pockets) and the Ultra II Air Mesh Kevlar pants with the waist zipper to connect them (yes, I've worn them on the track before I got my son his...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear April 17th, 2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By toddblue68
I bought a pair similar to these...

I bought a pair similar to these http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99s-Regen-Rain%E2%84%A2-Pant/WM8002,default,pd.html#detailsTab 7 years ago before heading out on a long ride where I knew it was...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear April 17th, 2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,482
Posted By toddblue68
Different manufacturers have different patterns,...

Different manufacturers have different patterns, even within their own line-ups. The best approach is to shop around by first measuring your hands. Men do tend to have beefier hands, but the...
Forum: Riding Skills April 16th, 2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,995
Posted By toddblue68
It's good you're not underestimating wildlife in...

It's good you're not underestimating wildlife in your preparations. I've hit a rabbit at lean with the rear tire and a Jay at 80mph. Neither took me out or upset the bike, but my riding buddy got a...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed April 9th, 2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,878
Posted By toddblue68
I'd go with the Sport demon, then the Dunlop for...

I'd go with the Sport demon, then the Dunlop for track only, flipped order if including street duty. Don't know anything about the scooter tire.

Even with these street tires, pressure will make a...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear April 9th, 2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 37,647
Posted By toddblue68
If you have $1000 budget for gear, good for you. ...

If you have $1000 budget for gear, good for you. Buying quality gear means you only have to buy it once, unless you wreck it. But then it's worth every dime where it protects you. Cheap gear...
Forum: Riding Skills April 9th, 2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,812
Posted By toddblue68
Skill is the point in the corners. Any monkey...

Skill is the point in the corners. Any monkey can twist the throttle on a sportbike in a straight line and reach light speed. Nor would it apply to any section of a track where speeds are over...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed April 8th, 2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,878
Posted By toddblue68
I know guys that race the Sport Demons on their...

I know guys that race the Sport Demons on their pre-gen ninja in endurance race. They go about a season on a set, but they look pretty ragged by seasons end. The Dunlop GT 501 are well thought of...
Forum: Riding Skills April 2nd, 2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,812
Posted By toddblue68
The Ninjette is a blast on the track. They only...

The Ninjette is a blast on the track. They only let you down relative to 600cc+ bikes when there are long straights (1000ft or so). Otherwise, you can eat other similar level riders that are on the...
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