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Old June 11th, 2018, 07:02 AM   #23
jkv45
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Name: Jay
Location: WI
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Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes

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For me, it's not really the speed - it's the precision. Going fast in a straight line isn't very rewarding to me. I'd much rather run through a series of difficult corners at 40 than run 140 on a straight.

Feeling that you are controlling something precisely that is difficult to control, and has significant consequences for losing control, has a way of clearing your head and intensifying your focus. I got the same satisfaction as a competitive shooter.

My favorite road is a series of (probably 12) tight banked corners strung together in a total distance of no more that 1/2 - 3/4 mile and the speeds are probably in the range of 35 to 40 (never had time to look). Coming out feeling you really nailed it is great. There maybe some adrenaline rush, but mostly it's a feeling of accomplishing your objective precisely that's the reward.
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