Dumbest things you've heard from "experienced" riders

IF13 · August 2nd, 2013, 08:45 PM

-That helmet is too big on you.

Actually, this helmet fits me perfectly. Sure, I'm short and it looks odd on me but it fits perfectly. My face/ cheek moves as I move the helmet (supposedly good way to tell if it fits perfectly) but it's not tight to the point that it's uncomfortable or distracting. It's also ECE/ DOT certified and only a year old.

-I just bought a helmet for like $60 from that China store

While I may consider their padded gear, I would never consider a helmet that isn't from a reputable brand especially if it only promises to be DOT certified.

-You should learn to ride without gloves.

...Do I have to explain why this is a stupid thing to say?

-You should've started on a 600 [sport bike], that motorcycle is a bicycle with an engine

...This is conditional but I'm a small guy and I've never had a motorcycle before. As for the bike comment, this can pull 90 comfortably on the highway. Try that on a bike.

What's yours?

jhap2009 · August 2nd, 2013, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IF13

-You should've started on a 600 [sport bike], that motorcycle is a bicycle with an engine

...This is conditional but I'm a small guy and I've never had a motorcycle before. As for the bike comment, this can pull 90 comfortably on the highway. Try that on a bike.

What's yours?

This is the first thing my biker friends said to me, I always reply that my bike gets 60 miles to the gallon and that I own the title because it was cheap enough to pay with cash.

IF13 · August 2nd, 2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhap2009

This is the first thing my biker friends said to me, I always reply that my bike gets 60 miles to the gallon and that I own the title because it was cheap enough to pay with cash.

Yeah that mpg might actually keep me on my 250r for a good, lonnngggg while.

If I can get the gas economy of a Prius while still having a zippy vehicle that can still take on 90% of vehicles on a quarter mile run I see no reason to get anything bigger besides just wanting to be faster which isn't always the smartest factor to consider -- though that reserved power is very much useful to a guy that can hold off on the power and not treat everyday roads like a gp track.

hirubhaiambani · August 2nd, 2013, 09:44 PM

You will get bored of the 250 in a month and will want to upgrade.

Turns out, the 250 does almost everything pretty well that I want it to do. I have been riding the 250 for over a year now and I still have to hit the rev limiter and also have huge chicken strips. Once I tame this beast, only then I will consider crashing the 250 and getting a R6.

jhap2009 · August 2nd, 2013, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hirubhaiambani

You will get bored of the 250 in a month and will want to upgrade.

Turns out, the 250 does almost everything pretty well that I want it to do. I have been riding the 250 for over a year now and I still have to hit the rev limiter and also have huge chicken strips. Once I tame this beast, only then I will consider crashing the 250 and getting a R6.

I love the whole crashing before you upgrade scenario, but why an R6?

rasta · August 2nd, 2013, 09:50 PM

Talking with a coworker about gear....

"I never wear gear because the way I see it, if you fall you're dead anyway."

..uhh...

rojoracing53 · August 2nd, 2013, 09:59 PM

Still waiting to meet my first "Experienced" rider

NevadaWolf · August 2nd, 2013, 10:01 PM

Sales creep: "You don't want a 250, you know how to ride, you want a real bike."

bite me.

"How can you *wear* all that!?!"

I like my skin.

dave42 · August 2nd, 2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhap2009

I love the whole crashing before you upgrade scenario, but why an R6?

It's one of the inside jokes we have here. One guy totaled his 250 then bought himself an R6 a while back.

hirubhaiambani · August 2nd, 2013, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Still waiting to meet my first "Experienced" rider

Ever look in the mirror, good sir?

jhap2009 · August 2nd, 2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave42

It's one of the inside jokes we have here. One guy totaled his 250 then bought himself an R6 a while back.

I see, I would have stuck with the parallel twin engined bikes my self just to continue to get the great mileage.

Driddle · August 2nd, 2013, 11:44 PM

I remember last summer when I was looking at a bike, I went to the local motorsports shop to sit on bikes, and the sales guy there said:
You dont want a 250. It's too small for you, and you'll outgrow it and be tired of it within months.

Well.. as it turns out.. I fit just fine on the 250, I have no problem doing 95 tucked (which is 20 over here in california), and I had every intention of keeping this for the long haul.

subxero · August 3rd, 2013, 01:46 AM

"I'd never recommend parking lots unless the person has no idea on how to get the bike moving or stopping at all. As soon as you can get your feet up in a straight line, its time to stick to the streets."

With people like this around it is no wonder why so many new riders crash early on.

aeroblade · August 3rd, 2013, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subxero

"I'd never recommend parking lots unless the person has no idea on how to get the bike moving or stopping at all. As soon as you can get your feet up in a straight line, its time to stick to the streets."

With people like this around it is no wonder why so many new riders crash early on.

Butt hurt much?

When I saw that Motofool gave him way better advice than me, I shut my mouth and left that topic. I realized there is a huge difference between riding in India and in the US. We don't spend time riding around in lots. Only the women do that here and I'm not saying that to belittle women or anything Its just a fact. Still there are girls like my good friend Irene who has more balls than most guys. She too started riding on the streets, not in a parking lot and to my knowledge haven't crashed yet even though she's been on two wheels just as long as I have.

grow up dude

fishdip · August 3rd, 2013, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Talking with a coworker about gear....

"I never wear gear because the way I see it, if you fall you're dead anyway."

..uhh...

Show them pics of the road rash queen.

Joshorilla · August 3rd, 2013, 04:14 AM

"Never use your rear brake!"

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 04:21 AM

Just tuck and pour the power to it... Ya may get some air under your tire.

fishdip · August 3rd, 2013, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Just tuck and pour the power to it... Ya may get some air under your tire.

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

csmith12 · August 3rd, 2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Just tuck and pour the power to it... Ya may get some air under your tire.

I have heard this one before. It's NOT as dumb as you might think. It's for a very, very specific case.

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 08:11 AM

Yea I'm sure me jumping my bike is a great idea

fishdip · August 3rd, 2013, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Yea I'm sure me jumping my bike is a great idea

What if the bridge broke and you had to jump over a pit of sharks with laser beams on there heads.

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 08:30 AM

Emergency stop, may even learn to stoppie. I'm gonna drive over this bridge one of these days

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

What if the bridge broke and you had to jump over a pit of sharks with laser beams on there heads.

They don't put lasers on sharks heads, they have middle pods

csmith12 · August 3rd, 2013, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

What if the bridge broke and you had to jump over a pit of sharks with laser beams on there heads.

lol

fishdip · August 3rd, 2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Emergency stop, may even learn to stoppie. I'm gonna drive over this bridge one of these days

man up and do it riding 2 up as you do a wheelie

fishdip · August 3rd, 2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

lol

This was a good movie

ninjamunky85 · August 3rd, 2013, 08:58 AM

When I was first learning to ride on the street I had a Harley rider tell me not to use the front brake. Even back then I knew he was an idiot. lol

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdip

man up and do it riding 2 up as you do a wheelie

Haha I'm gonna ride over the dam bridge

greenmachine · August 3rd, 2013, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroblade

Butt hurt much?

When I saw that Motofool gave him way better advice than me, I shut my mouth and left that topic. I realized there is a huge difference between riding in India and in the US. We don't spend time riding around in lots. Only the women do that here and I'm not saying that to belittle women or anything Its just a fact. Still there are girls like my good friend Irene who has more balls than most guys. She too started riding on the streets, not in a parking lot and to my knowledge haven't crashed yet even though she's been on two wheels just as long as I have.

grow up dude

Considering everyone in the US has to start in a parking lot legally, I aint mad.

Dont cows go up to bikes in india on the streets and have their way with the bike and there's nothing you can do about it? lol

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmachine

Considering everyone in the US has to start in a parking lot legally, I aint mad.

Dont cows go up to bikes in india on the streets and have their way with the bike and there's nothing you can do about it? lol

I started in my driveway... If that's true it was illegal?

7oxSin · August 3rd, 2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I started in my driveway... If that's true it was illegal?

Bravo's first ride

greenmachine · August 3rd, 2013, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

Bravo's first ride

xD "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT KID DOING IN HIS DRIVEWAY? MOVE MOVE MOVE."

JohnnyBravo · August 3rd, 2013, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7oxSin

Bravo's first ride

Haha

ai4px · August 3rd, 2013, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driddle

I remember last summer when I was looking at a bike, I went to the local motorsports shop to sit on bikes, and the sales guy there said:
You dont want a 250. It's too small for you, and you'll outgrow it and be tired of it within months.

Well.. as it turns out.. I fit just fine on the 250, I have no problem doing 95 tucked (which is 20 over here in california), and I had every intention of keeping this for the long haul.

Salesman told me that too.... I liked the fit of the 250... but I got a ninj 650 anyway.

greenmachine · August 3rd, 2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ai4px

Salesman told me that too.... I liked the fit of the 250... but I got a ninj 650 anyway.

Are you glad you went with the 650?

greenmachine · August 3rd, 2013, 11:29 AM

You guys have bad salesmen there, the sales dudes where I live are like "WOAH WOAH, 600? Nonono, you need this 250, this is the BEST BEGGINER BIKE"

Then they know in 6 months when you may get bored of it, guess where you're gonna buy your 600? lol

Jiggles · August 3rd, 2013, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave42

It's one of the inside jokes we have here. Every ****ing forum member that has totaled his 250 then bought themself an R6

Fxt

aeroblade · August 3rd, 2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenmachine

Considering everyone in the US has to start in a parking lot legally, I aint mad.

Dont cows go up to bikes in india on the streets and have their way with the bike and there's nothing you can do about it? lol

Really? I didn't know that.

As for the cow thing, lmao... Its only there in northern states. Every state in India is like a different country. I'm form the south, and here if a cow even looks at us funny, we'd eat it XD

Jokes aside, I live in the city and the only cows I get to see is in the form of beef or if they are being transported for slaughter which is rather depressing.

greenmachine · August 3rd, 2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroblade

Really? I didn't know that.

As for the cow thing, lmao... Its only there in northern states. Every state in India is like a different country. I'm form the south, and here if a cow even looks at us funny, we'd eat it XD

Jokes aside, I live in the city and the only cows I get to see is in the form of beef or if they are being transported for slaughter which is rather depressing.

Glad to know there are some good ol' red blooded cow eating Indians over there

August 2nd, 2013, 08:45 PM	#1
IF13 WOT WOT WOT Name: Ken Location: Suffolk Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250R Posts: 421	Dumbest things you've heard from "experienced" riders -That helmet is too big on you. Actually, this helmet fits me perfectly. Sure, I'm short and it looks odd on me but it fits perfectly. My face/ cheek moves as I move the helmet (supposedly good way to tell if it fits perfectly) but it's not tight to the point that it's uncomfortable or distracting. It's also ECE/ DOT certified and only a year old. -I just bought a helmet for like $60 from that China store While I may consider their padded gear, I would never consider a helmet that isn't from a reputable brand especially if it only promises to be DOT certified. -You should learn to ride without gloves. ...Do I have to explain why this is a stupid thing to say? -You should've started on a 600 [sport bike], that motorcycle is a bicycle with an engine ...This is conditional but I'm a small guy and I've never had a motorcycle before. As for the bike comment, this can pull 90 comfortably on the highway. Try that on a bike. What's yours?

August 2nd, 2013, 09:59 PM	#7
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Still waiting to meet my first "Experienced" rider
	2 out of 2 members found this post helpful.

August 2nd, 2013, 10:01 PM	#8
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Sales creep: "You don't want a 250, you know how to ride, you want a real bike." bite me. "How can you wear all that!?!" I like my skin. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

August 2nd, 2013, 11:44 PM	#12
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	I remember last summer when I was looking at a bike, I went to the local motorsports shop to sit on bikes, and the sales guy there said: You dont want a 250. It's too small for you, and you'll outgrow it and be tired of it within months. Well.. as it turns out.. I fit just fine on the 250, I have no problem doing 95 tucked (which is 20 over here in california), and I had every intention of keeping this for the long haul. __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

August 3rd, 2013, 01:46 AM	#13
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	"I'd never recommend parking lots unless the person has no idea on how to get the bike moving or stopping at all. As soon as you can get your feet up in a straight line, its time to stick to the streets." With people like this around it is no wonder why so many new riders crash early on. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 2nd, 2013, 09:44 PM	#4
hirubhaiambani Ninjette Fanboy Name: HB Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja250 Posts: 307	You will get bored of the 250 in a month and will want to upgrade. Turns out, the 250 does almost everything pretty well that I want it to do. I have been riding the 250 for over a year now and I still have to hit the rev limiter and also have huge chicken strips. Once I tame this beast, only then I will consider crashing the 250 and getting a R6.

August 2nd, 2013, 09:50 PM	#6
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Talking with a coworker about gear.... "I never wear gear because the way I see it, if you fall you're dead anyway." ..uhh...

August 3rd, 2013, 04:14 AM	#16
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	"Never use your rear brake!"

August 3rd, 2013, 04:21 AM	#17
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Just tuck and pour the power to it... Ya may get some air under your tire. __________________________________________________

August 3rd, 2013, 08:11 AM	#21
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Yea I'm sure me jumping my bike is a great idea __________________________________________________

August 3rd, 2013, 08:30 AM	#23
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Emergency stop, may even learn to stoppie. I'm gonna drive over this bridge one of these days __________________________________________________

August 3rd, 2013, 08:58 AM	#28
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	When I was first learning to ride on the street I had a Harley rider tell me not to use the front brake. Even back then I knew he was an idiot. lol __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 3rd, 2013, 11:29 AM	#37
greenmachine ninjette.org member Name: mitch Location: corona Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Green Ninja 250 2008!!!! Posts: 202	You guys have bad salesmen there, the sales dudes where I live are like "WOAH WOAH, 600? Nonono, you need this 250, this is the BEST BEGGINER BIKE" Then they know in 6 months when you may get bored of it, guess where you're gonna buy your 600? lol

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