September 21st, 2010, 09:12 PM | #81 |
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OK...I swear this is true.
Only in NYC..... straight road ( BQ expressway)...straight road we're behind some gangsta on a sport...not going fast...maybe 40 we see the bike veer sharply, then he straightens it out he repeats this maybe 3 more times but always straightens up and continues to ride. Finally... meet him at an exit ramp and ask what was wrong back there? His reply...I was tryin' to knee drag |
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September 22nd, 2010, 03:38 PM | #82 |
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"question; how long do you guys warm up the bike before hitting the road? i warmed her up last night for about 5 minutes and when i took off, it seemed she didn't want to move...sounded like gas wasn't getting into her organs fast enough. "
It's not really a good idea to let the bike sit at idle for 5 min, for it to "warm up". And not good for a car either. At idle there's very little battery charging and poor oil circulation through the engine. Start it up with some choke. set it to run 2000-2500 rpms and go - ride off at moderate speed, that warms up the engine a lot quicker, charges the battery and circulates the oil much better. It should be fully warmed up within a few minutes or a mile or so of riding. As you are riding, just turn off the choke slowly, It should be off within a mile or two or a minute or two without a problem. |
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September 22nd, 2010, 06:44 PM | #83 |
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September 22nd, 2010, 08:46 PM | #84 |
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September 23rd, 2010, 12:14 PM | #85 |
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i learned something new today, but it wasn't about skills, so i apologize in advance Kelly if this isn't the right thread to put it in.
On my way to work I saw a biker come up next to me, so i moved the car to the side to give him ample space to pass me safely...I noticed he had his hazard lights on...I didn't even know bikes have that option. I'm not sure what type of bike it was, but it was sport and a really big one that looked super fast.
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September 23rd, 2010, 12:18 PM | #86 | |
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September 23rd, 2010, 12:52 PM | #87 |
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Doesn't the ninja 650 have them too?
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September 23rd, 2010, 12:57 PM | #88 |
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i looked online to see pics of Hayabusa, and yup, you're right Jason...it was a Hayabusa...awesome looking bike.
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September 23rd, 2010, 01:05 PM | #89 |
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By awesome, you must mean extremely fugly
Back on topic, I replaced my fork seals and dust covers. |
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September 23rd, 2010, 01:57 PM | #90 |
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September 23rd, 2010, 02:07 PM | #91 |
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Messy? The fork oil I use is dark greenish, but I have a pan that collects all the fluids. It's not really messy, just time consuming.
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October 4th, 2010, 12:28 PM | #92 |
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YAY- i'm at 358 miles, what does that mean? well in 142 more miles I get to rev that sucka up and hit the freeway...woot woot.
Staying on topic....i learned that going 70mph isn't as scary as I thought. going riding this weekend I actually hit that speed and it felt sooooo good. though I realized i really need that double bubble windscreen...the wind was pretty hardcore.
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October 4th, 2010, 12:53 PM | #93 |
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October 4th, 2010, 01:23 PM | #94 |
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yes...but i rather wait and have a peace of mind. I mean i hit 70mpg while keeping the rpm under 7K, but i don't want to constantly look at my gauge, I want to keep an eye out on the road. thats why i want to wait till 500 miles, get my oil changed and get on the freeway.
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October 4th, 2010, 01:28 PM | #95 |
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well then I hate to break it to you, but it's 600 miles, not 500... and full break in doesn't occur until 1000 miles according to Kawasaki.
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October 4th, 2010, 01:30 PM | #96 |
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i love it..."i hate it break it to you BUT i'm gonna anyway" lol
The kawi dealer said 500 miles...so i'm sticking to that. i'm following directions so they don't have an excuse to void my warranty.
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October 4th, 2010, 01:36 PM | #97 |
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unfortunately, your warranty is with Kawasaki, not your dealer.
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October 4th, 2010, 01:41 PM | #98 |
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ok damn it, i'm scared!!! lol there i said it!! people here drive like a-holes! im using the break in excuse to avoid the freeway as long as i can. its the story i keep telling the bf..and its the story i'm gonna use to tell you fine folks.
i'm waiting to hit 500 miles because of the break in period not because i'm scared. thats my story and i'm sticking to it. loool
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October 4th, 2010, 01:54 PM | #99 |
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Ah the freeway. My very first thought upon entering the freeway on my ninja 250 was "Holy sh*t...is it always this windy?!?!?"
Good times. Anyway, take your time with this. You'll know when you're ready. |
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October 4th, 2010, 02:12 PM | #100 |
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yeah, get some time on uncrowded roads other than the freeway to become comfortable with the speed. long rides in the country are nice.
gl... take your time. you need to be confident in yourself and abilities before moving to the next step. baby steps... remember? riding is supposed to be fun. when it ceases to be that, take a step back, regroup and clear your mind before proceeding. |
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October 4th, 2010, 05:58 PM | #101 | |
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October 4th, 2010, 06:50 PM | #102 |
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It's worth mentioning that cleaning and lubing your chain helps with the smoothness.....a LOT. If the throttle is a little choppier than normal...clean your damn chain.
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October 4th, 2010, 07:29 PM | #103 | |
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October 4th, 2010, 08:02 PM | #104 |
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Oh yea. It's not earth shattering or anything, but I find that maintenance throttle is a little easier to maintain when your chain is nicely lubed.
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October 4th, 2010, 08:12 PM | #105 |
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Like Paulette.. I'm scared s%#$less of the highway speeds
As soon as I get close to 65-ish that wind blowing so much scares me!! How do you get used to that?? I mean.. that's a lot of wind hitting you sometimes.. |
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October 4th, 2010, 08:25 PM | #106 |
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It does take some getting used to. Especially when there's a fairly strong cross wind. You'll get used to it, though. Depending on your personality type, you may even get addicted to it.
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October 4th, 2010, 08:52 PM | #107 | |
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October 4th, 2010, 11:04 PM | #108 | |
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October 5th, 2010, 05:28 AM | #109 |
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Trust that you won't. Make a conscious effort to relax that upper body. There are time we all want to tense up on the bike. When this happens, feel free to transfer that tension to your thighs. They can grip your tank all you want! It's much more important that your upper body be loose and fluid. (What? No smiley for being blown off your bike by the wind? Smilies are lettin' me down! )
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October 5th, 2010, 07:09 AM | #110 | |
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I find it very easy to tense up when the wind blows.. I feel like if I don't I'll loose control of the bike. One time I even thought to tuck so the wind would not blast on my upper body, but I do realize a tuck at 60 mph looks pretty stupid I suppose it'll come with time. I have already learned how to shift very smoothly and break without issues and without locking tires, I guess this will be my next skill to learn |
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October 5th, 2010, 09:09 AM | #111 |
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I've been working on throttle matching when downshifting. To get a feel for it, I started by looking at the tac before pulling the clutch...so I knew what to match....but I quickly realized that that's a stupid crazy thing to do.
So...I'm working on just "getting a feel for it" and keeping my eyes on the road. I've stayed away from the highways to this point. Mainly because there's not much need for them around here. The twisty country roads get me where I'm going just fine. Besides, there are no cows to dodge on the highway. zzzzzz. That said...the highway does feel a bit like unexplored territory that must be conquered. Maybe next season.
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October 5th, 2010, 09:58 AM | #112 | |
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A tuck at 60mph isn't stupid, it might be functional as well as fun. Just make sure to keep your head up enough that you can still get your big picture view. Easy on your bars, relax them arms. Practice swerving, using pressure on your bars only (when not in wind). When a wind gust throws you, this is all it takes to keep things under control
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