Almost met jesus, Michelin's for the win.

Brandon757 · July 26th, 2011, 03:53 PM

Okay im going to try not to drag this out. I was on the interstate coming home from work about 30 minutes ago, everything was smooth with everybody doing about 70 like usual. I merged onto the interstate & was immediately cut off by a Rick Ross look alike in a range rover on 26"+ rims with a lift, He was up there and I could not see a damn thing. Anyways as I started to let off the gas he cuts completely to the right away from me and wouldn't you know it everybody was locked up for god knows what reason & I squeezed the living **** out of my brakes. Anyways I have a close call just about every day but this was without a doubt out of my control. When the cars locked up some went to the right and the one in front of me went to the left in the shoulder and left just enough clearence to squeeze in between the baracade and the car. (Barely: My leg rubbed against the side of the car) Anyways I just wanted to post this so I can talk about my rear tire. When i bought my 2011 se I immediately put on Bridgestone Battlax tires, Until my rear got a flat and I got a Michelin Pilot Power installed. I put about 1100 Miles on my Bridgestone's and barely 90 on my PP's. Everytime I had to lock up with my BS's my rear would swing out from under me no matter what the situation & I wanted a new tire anyways because of it. Today was the first time I had a "oh ****" moment with the pilot powers and the rear tire fought like hell to keep traction. I would hear it grip then slip then grip and finally brought me to a stop. So the moral of this story is I absolutely love my tire! and my bike! and you! and life at this point. Time for a beer..

blink · July 26th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Your thread title made me ****ing laugh my ass off.

YORCHI · July 26th, 2011, 04:09 PM

and I was considering driving my bike to work tomorrow for the first time...not anymore lol

great story though, good on you for keeping it all under control

ninja250 · July 26th, 2011, 04:10 PM

back brakes in traffic?

Brandon757 · July 26th, 2011, 04:16 PM

Yorchi just go long ways on main streets first before you go on the interstate and stay in your comfort zone & KC, Yeah it all happened in about a split second and caught me off guard. It went from getting cut off like usual here in Virginia Beach to a complete cluster****.

CynicalC · July 26th, 2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

back brakes in traffic?

Of course...

adri99an · July 26th, 2011, 04:20 PM

I've got Michelin PP- best thing since sliced bread.

Glad you're okay....now go have a beer~

YORCHI · July 26th, 2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon757

Yorchi just go long ways on main streets first before you go on the interstate and stay in your comfort zone & KC, Yeah it all happened in about a split second and caught me off guard. It went from getting cut off like usual here in Virginia Beach to a complete cluster****.

On the way to work the street or freeway isn't busy for me in the morning...on the way home is a completely different story. The street is more crowded than the freeway going home in the afternoon and that is where most of the idiots are found for me. I have to do it though, like a small fear I have to learn to get over. I've already promised myself that Friday is the day

Xoulrath · July 26th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Yeah, go have your beer, dude. You need it!

ally99 · July 26th, 2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon757

Anyways I have a close call just about every day but this was without a doubt out of my control.

Everyday? Really?

Following too closely was under your control.

Snake · July 26th, 2011, 04:40 PM

Glad to hear your ok.

Honko · July 26th, 2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YORCHI

On the way to work the street or freeway isn't busy for me in the morning...on the way home is a completely different story. The street is more crowded than the freeway going home in the afternoon and that is where most of the idiots are found for me. I have to do it though, like a small fear I have to learn to get over. I've already promised myself that Friday is the day

Hey, Friday is the day I was going to ride to work for the first time too!

Honko · July 26th, 2011, 04:58 PM

Glad to hear you came out of that with just your heart in your throat Brandon

Brandon757 · July 26th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Following too closely was under your control.

Your absolutely right, I was following to close to a truck that violently cut in front of me & slammed on his brakes. Next time I'll try to do better. I swear I swear

Brandon757 · July 26th, 2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

Everyday? Really?

Apparently you have an issue with me but I'll bite. No it's not everyday but damn close, Ask anybody on two wheels who lives in Hampton Roads. HR is the worst.

DarC · July 26th, 2011, 05:53 PM

Glad you survived! At least here in EP the idiots are much easier to spot....they all have bright yellow New Mexico plates or Red and White Mexico plates. Makes life much easier.

Alex · July 26th, 2011, 05:56 PM

Glad you made it. Locking up the back brakes isn't a great plan, no matter what tires you've mounted. Emergency stops will be so much shorter with proper use of the front brakes, with very little pressure needed (or helpful) on the rear. If it locks, it's a solid indicator that too much pressure was used.

ducducgooseit · July 26th, 2011, 06:02 PM

I must ally with Brandon757. Leaving reasonable safe following distances in Hampton Roads is essentially an open invitation for someone to "cut in front" of you. Motorcycles in that area have it particularly bad because bikes lack the mass to make the other person think about the consequences. So, the bikes feel the pinch. Filtering is not legal in VA, so the conscientious biker is left to choose - closer or cut off.

kaiserz · July 26th, 2011, 08:18 PM

I guess Friday is gonna be a ride your fiddy to work day

and lets get some beer and enjoy LIFE!

YORCHI · July 26th, 2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honko

Hey, Friday is the day I was going to ride to work for the first time too!

Hook up a camera and record it...that's what I'm gonna do, I just finished hooking it up and testing it out on my 'Newb Track' aka Newb International Motor Speedway

bluesinorbit · July 27th, 2011, 02:40 AM

Glad you are okay.

July 26th, 2011, 03:53 PM	#1
Brandon757 Berrrandon Name: Brandon Location: Virginia Beach, Va Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 26	Almost met jesus, Michelin's for the win. Okay im going to try not to drag this out. I was on the interstate coming home from work about 30 minutes ago, everything was smooth with everybody doing about 70 like usual. I merged onto the interstate & was immediately cut off by a Rick Ross look alike in a range rover on 26"+ rims with a lift, He was up there and I could not see a damn thing. Anyways as I started to let off the gas he cuts completely to the right away from me and wouldn't you know it everybody was locked up for god knows what reason & I squeezed the living ** out of my brakes. Anyways I have a close call just about every day but this was without a doubt out of my control. When the cars locked up some went to the right and the one in front of me went to the left in the shoulder and left just enough clearence to squeeze in between the baracade and the car. (Barely: My leg rubbed against the side of the car) Anyways I just wanted to post this so I can talk about my rear tire. When i bought my 2011 se I immediately put on Bridgestone Battlax tires, Until my rear got a flat and I got a Michelin Pilot Power installed. I put about 1100 Miles on my Bridgestone's and barely 90 on my PP's. Everytime I had to lock up with my BS's my rear would swing out from under me no matter what the situation & I wanted a new tire anyways because of it. Today was the first time I had a "oh " moment with the pilot powers and the rear tire fought like hell** to keep traction. I would hear it grip then slip then grip and finally brought me to a stop. So the moral of this story is I absolutely love my tire! and my bike! and you! and life at this point. Time for a beer..

July 26th, 2011, 04:02 PM	#2
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	Your thread title made me ****ing laugh my ass off. __________________________________________________ blink-182

July 26th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#3
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July 26th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#4
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July 26th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#9
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	Yeah, go have your beer, dude. You need it! __________________________________________________ R.I.P EthioKnight (Alex)

July 26th, 2011, 04:16 PM	#5
Brandon757 Berrrandon Name: Brandon Location: Virginia Beach, Va Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 26	Yorchi just go long ways on main streets first before you go on the interstate and stay in your comfort zone & KC, Yeah it all happened in about a split second and caught me off guard. It went from getting cut off like usual here in Virginia Beach to a complete cluster****.

July 26th, 2011, 04:20 PM	#7
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I've got Michelin PP- best thing since sliced bread. Glad you're okay....now go have a beer~

July 26th, 2011, 04:40 PM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Glad to hear your ok.

July 26th, 2011, 04:58 PM	#13
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	Glad to hear you came out of that with just your heart in your throat Brandon

July 26th, 2011, 05:53 PM	#16
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	Glad you survived! At least here in EP the idiots are much easier to spot....they all have bright yellow New Mexico plates or Red and White Mexico plates. Makes life much easier. __________________________________________________ 2001 SP1 RC51- #62 -Akrapovic Ti, PCIII, Colin Edward's first baby tooth, Honda Racing sticker, some Japanese doods best attempt at Engrish scribbled on my engine block, little touch of soul.

July 26th, 2011, 05:56 PM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Glad you made it. Locking up the back brakes isn't a great plan, no matter what tires you've mounted. Emergency stops will be so much shorter with proper use of the front brakes, with very little pressure needed (or helpful) on the rear. If it locks, it's a solid indicator that too much pressure was used. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 26th, 2011, 06:02 PM	#18
ducducgooseit Name: ... Location: ... Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): ... Posts: 999	I must ally with Brandon757. Leaving reasonable safe following distances in Hampton Roads is essentially an open invitation for someone to "cut in front" of you. Motorcycles in that area have it particularly bad because bikes lack the mass to make the other person think about the consequences. So, the bikes feel the pinch. Filtering is not legal in VA, so the conscientious biker is left to choose - closer or cut off.

July 26th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#19
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	I guess Friday is gonna be a ride your fiddy to work day and lets get some beer and enjoy LIFE!

July 27th, 2011, 02:40 AM	#21
bluesinorbit ninjette.org member Name: Joon Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Posts: 164	Glad you are okay.

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