Are You A Hunter

eddiekay · February 5th, 2011, 04:40 PM

How many of y'all chase down other bikes on the curvy roads, sneak up on Suz's, hunt Hondas and whiz up on herds of thundering hogs.....and what usually happens.
How often do they take the bait.

tapdiggy · February 5th, 2011, 04:57 PM

When I come up on other bikes, I usually hang back and let them get some distance. I don't have faith in other riders' skills. They may all be better than me, but I would rather not have to find out, or get in a piddling match with someone and get injured.

Sailariel · February 5th, 2011, 05:11 PM

I'm definitely with Truong on that one--couldn't express it better

gogoKawi · February 5th, 2011, 06:08 PM

If it looks like a cool group to ride with, then I'll probably try to catch up and see where they are riding to. Most riders are pretty friendly. But I can't deny that there haven't been times where I rode up on bikes and they wanted to race. I took the bait maybe twice. After seeing about a dozen crashes since I started riding last year, I don't do the race thing anymore. I leave that for the track.

eddiekay · February 5th, 2011, 10:19 PM

Gee..I have to say I'm real surprised by the replies so far......3 for 3 in favor of caution.
Yeah, Truong sums it up pretty good but at the same time, 1 on 1 play racing when you know your limits is fun and exciting and builds skill.

CC Cowboy · February 6th, 2011, 09:37 AM

When I see a group of motorcyclists on the road I usually turn off and go the other way. Bikers are a rough group and I've heard rumors of people getting into fights and being beat up by these crazies. I don't know why anyone would take the chance of an encounter with roughnecks.

Having said that, there is nothing more satisfying than blowing by as many riders as you can on the track.

KELPHYN · February 6th, 2011, 02:31 PM

I just ride at my own pace. If I see a bike/bikes in front of me I just keep riding at my pace if/when I catch them I will usually slow and ride with them for awhile. If I find their pace to slow, I pass and give a little wave; if they speed up to what my pace was or something close I usually just tag along. If another bike/bikes come up from behind I just keep the same pace, if they pass they pass. If they pass on the straights and slow down in the corners enough to piss me off I will eventually pass them back.

Bleak21 · February 6th, 2011, 02:45 PM

It depends. If it's a very small group or one other person, I watch and see how they're doing. If they're uncomfortable or more skilled I'll hang back. But if the conditions are right (not freeway, familiar road, not a supersport, not a cruiser) I'll give it a shot and try to follow them.

If I can't.. no big deal.. roll off the throttle and ride on. When commuting I try to find other bikes. It seems safer/more visible.

rockNroll · February 6th, 2011, 02:49 PM

My ninja isn't fast enough to catch up to most people who ride the roads I ride

Csmith9 · February 7th, 2011, 01:02 AM

What is this "curvy" you speak of? Here in Saskatchewan the most curve we get is off ramps pretty much. Very lame if you ask me

demp · February 8th, 2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapdiggy

When I come up on other bikes, I usually hang back and let them get some distance. I don't have faith in other riders' skills. They may all be better than me, but I would rather not have to find out, or get in a piddling match with someone and get injured.

I couldn't agree more... riding with other riders makes me very nervous. I'm more comfortable with cars, they're a little more predictable.

oroboros · February 8th, 2011, 08:48 AM

I am the "prey". My defense is similar to the fainting goat - fall over

February 5th, 2011, 04:40 PM	#1
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Are You A Hunter How many of y'all chase down other bikes on the curvy roads, sneak up on Suz's, hunt Hondas and whiz up on herds of thundering hogs.....and what usually happens. How often do they take the bait.

February 5th, 2011, 04:57 PM	#2
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	When I come up on other bikes, I usually hang back and let them get some distance. I don't have faith in other riders' skills. They may all be better than me, but I would rather not have to find out, or get in a piddling match with someone and get injured. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

February 5th, 2011, 05:11 PM	#3
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm definitely with Truong on that one--couldn't express it better __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 6th, 2011, 09:37 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	When I see a group of motorcyclists on the road I usually turn off and go the other way. Bikers are a rough group and I've heard rumors of people getting into fights and being beat up by these crazies. I don't know why anyone would take the chance of an encounter with roughnecks. Having said that, there is nothing more satisfying than blowing by as many riders as you can on the track. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 6th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#9
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	My ninja isn't fast enough to catch up to most people who ride the roads I ride __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

February 5th, 2011, 06:08 PM	#4
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	If it looks like a cool group to ride with, then I'll probably try to catch up and see where they are riding to. Most riders are pretty friendly. But I can't deny that there haven't been times where I rode up on bikes and they wanted to race. I took the bait maybe twice. After seeing about a dozen crashes since I started riding last year, I don't do the race thing anymore. I leave that for the track.

February 5th, 2011, 10:19 PM	#5
eddiekay ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: eddie Location: Lawnguylind Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 300, WeeStrom Posts: A lot.	Gee..I have to say I'm real surprised by the replies so far......3 for 3 in favor of caution. Yeah, Truong sums it up pretty good but at the same time, 1 on 1 play racing when you know your limits is fun and exciting and builds skill.

February 6th, 2011, 02:31 PM	#7
KELPHYN ninjette.org guru Name: Calvin Location: Quesnel, B.C Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R (sold), 2013 300SE Posts: 276	I just ride at my own pace. If I see a bike/bikes in front of me I just keep riding at my pace if/when I catch them I will usually slow and ride with them for awhile. If I find their pace to slow, I pass and give a little wave; if they speed up to what my pace was or something close I usually just tag along. If another bike/bikes come up from behind I just keep the same pace, if they pass they pass. If they pass on the straights and slow down in the corners enough to piss me off I will eventually pass them back.

February 6th, 2011, 02:45 PM	#8
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	It depends. If it's a very small group or one other person, I watch and see how they're doing. If they're uncomfortable or more skilled I'll hang back. But if the conditions are right (not freeway, familiar road, not a supersport, not a cruiser) I'll give it a shot and try to follow them. If I can't.. no big deal.. roll off the throttle and ride on. When commuting I try to find other bikes. It seems safer/more visible.

February 7th, 2011, 01:02 AM	#10
Csmith9 ninjette.org member Name: Codi Location: Moose Jaw, Sk, Canada Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 76	What is this "curvy" you speak of? Here in Saskatchewan the most curve we get is off ramps pretty much. Very lame if you ask me

February 8th, 2011, 08:48 AM	#12
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	I am the "prey". My defense is similar to the fainting goat - fall over

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