December 16th, 2008, 07:51 PM | #1 |
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Driving a cage after driving a bike
So I have driven my bike for the last four months straight. I have put about 3000kms (1800mi) on it since I last drove a cage.
Today I stepped back into my truck (which is at my parents house). Man, it was weird. I used to be a good car driver, but man o' man... I had a hard time getting used to the slow acceleration, the stiff brakes, and the trying to stay in the lane haha :P The truck is like the width of the lane, its a '90 GMC Sierra... My mom always said it handled like a tank, but now I know what she means haha... Does anyone else suffer this problem haha? I think its going to take a few days to get used to :P |
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December 16th, 2008, 08:00 PM | #2 |
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Other than getting used to the differences between the vehicles, I find riding a bike makes me a better driver. My bike "radar" doesn't turn off just because I hop into a cage.
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December 16th, 2008, 08:01 PM | #3 |
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Well I think I was more aware... but as far as driving skills... I think they went from like an 8 to a 7 :P
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December 16th, 2008, 09:19 PM | #4 |
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I feel that way. I jump in my jeep now and I am surprised the thing can go on the freeway it is so slow. I mean, jeeps aren't fast by any means. But throw some 33" tires on it and a couple hundered pounds you will be amazed at the difference.
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December 17th, 2008, 08:33 AM | #5 |
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Don't think I am a worse driver for having ridden my bike for so long this summer. I think I am better, more aware.
And the acceleration is better in my car |
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December 17th, 2008, 09:48 AM | #6 |
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It's always funny when I climb back into my car after even just a few hours of riding.
I find I don't use enough brakes at first after being used to engine braking on the bike. What on earth do you drive that's 0-60 is faster then low 5's. |
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December 17th, 2008, 10:02 AM | #7 |
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Only time my brain has a problem, is going from the Truck to the Car. Dont know why, can switch between other things without even thinking about them. < Like car to truck is OK
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December 17th, 2008, 10:47 AM | #8 |
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I haven't seen anyone reporting low 5's for 0-60 with the new-gen ninjettes, but anything's possible... FWIW my Speed3 accelerates significantly harder than the ninjette. Certainly doesn't mean it's much more fun on a twisty road though.
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December 17th, 2008, 11:02 AM | #9 | |
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Wikipedia says 5.75s |
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December 17th, 2008, 11:10 AM | #10 |
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For the 1st gen 250's. Just about every comparison test of the new-gen has it in the 7's. (and to be honest, casts a little doubt on the wikipedia # for the 1st-gens as well.)
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December 17th, 2008, 11:23 AM | #11 |
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I can't comment on the new-gen bikes because I know little about them. But a number in the high 5s (or low 6) would not surprise me for the pregens, given by comparison the old Suzuki Hustler 250s would do 0-100 in 6.2s and the 1/4 mile in 15.3
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December 17th, 2008, 11:31 AM | #12 |
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December 17th, 2008, 11:31 AM | #13 |
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December 17th, 2008, 04:27 PM | #14 |
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Guess that's why you don't depend on the internet for 0-60 figures.
Figured low 5's was a reasonable figure for the new gen one as the 5.7 seems fairly accurate for my older one. Based on some, uh... ''comparisons'' I've done with friends cars. |
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December 17th, 2008, 07:16 PM | #15 | |
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Camaro, that's a great shot of the Subaru. I'm jealous that you guys have rally events in the snow. Our rallycross season ends in November here, and we never get snow that early. |
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December 17th, 2008, 07:32 PM | #16 |
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Today was a lot better. A lot :P I think it was just the big difference in vehicle performance, and the size difference :P
I also felt like I was boxed in more in the truck... like I was in some sort of giant cage :P |
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December 17th, 2008, 07:59 PM | #17 |
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December 17th, 2008, 08:16 PM | #18 |
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I drive my trucks a hell of a lot more than the bike, since it's snowy here. I also spend 40 hours a week in a 2008 Crown Vic.
I'm putting in for a traffic spot at work next year, so maybe that'll change when I scoop up a 2009 HD Electra-Glide. |
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December 18th, 2008, 12:39 AM | #19 |
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When going from bike to car, with my last car being an automatic.After a weekend of riding, I would keep trying to find the clutch pedel and would reach for the shifter for about the first hour. weird, Now I have a clutch so I won't feel so dumb!
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December 18th, 2008, 12:45 AM | #20 |
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After I ride my bike for a few days straight, it's hard to go the speed limit in my car. When I first drive my car, 25mph feels like its about 10mph since its so calm compared to being out in the open.
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December 18th, 2008, 06:56 AM | #21 | |
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But anyway didn't meant to hijack the thread. |
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December 18th, 2008, 10:07 AM | #22 |
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Guess you should get a tiptronic transmission for when you are feeling the urge to shift haha :P
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December 18th, 2008, 11:39 AM | #23 |
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December 21st, 2008, 01:01 AM | #24 |
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Haven't had any issues going back and forth between car and bike.
It's a totally different feel and doing one doesn't really impact the other for me, as far as operation. I am more aware in my car now though. |
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