Road riding after track days

adouglas · August 24th, 2017, 02:47 PM

csmith12 · August 24th, 2017, 02:55 PM

I currently feel, there is something missing from this post.

Zaph42 · August 24th, 2017, 03:43 PM

Not me, my eyes are like

as I fear being run over by a texting teenager or a 90 year old lady who can't see over the steering wheel. Also I freak out about oil drips and gravel in turns.

adouglas · August 24th, 2017, 03:49 PM

More like perfect day, perfect two-lane, winding road, zero overtaking opportunities... and people driving 10 mph under the already-conservative speed limit.

Triple Jim · August 24th, 2017, 03:57 PM

I understand what you mean, but I try to take road riding as a relaxing trip through the countryside most of the time. The alternative is driving a car, and nothing takes the boring prize more than that.

adouglas · August 24th, 2017, 04:17 PM

Sometimes, I really need a Vespa.

Zaph42 · August 24th, 2017, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

Sometimes, I really need a Vespa.

Get a Z125 instead, they rock!

Taking it to the kart track in 2 days

Triple Jim · August 24th, 2017, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaph42

Taking it to the kart track in 2 days

I was just talking about the Kart/Supermoto track at VIR. I need to get my DT100 back there. That 125 should be a blast. Definitely post photos/videos!

Yakaru · August 25th, 2017, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaph42

Get a Z125 instead, they rock!

Taking it to the kart track in 2 days

My little Chibi is such a holligan while still being an efficient little errand runner. Love that bike.

backinthesaddleagain · August 25th, 2017, 07:08 AM

I just got back on my bike last night and rode to work this morning. Felt good after a few days off the bike.

sparkcycle · August 25th, 2017, 09:08 AM

This reminds me of about a decade ago when I had a chevy pickup truck. One night I went to a go-kart track and getting back in the truck after that felt horrible.

At least after a track day, you're still driving the same vehicle.

Triple Jim · August 25th, 2017, 11:40 AM

Sparkcycle, you reminded me of the times I've driven a fork lift for a while, then gotten in my van and driven home. After the super-maneuverable rear wheel steering, a van feels very un-maneuverable!

Misti · September 13th, 2017, 01:13 PM

Hahaha, true. One thing I notice is that I blow the same stop sign EVERY SINGLE TIME after I leave the track from riding/racing. I come up on it way too fast in my huge car, perspective is all changed and I'm like, OMG STOP. Hahah.

Sirref · September 13th, 2017, 02:36 PM

Idk I just got a 50cc scooter with some trick parts and am having a boatload of fun street riding it the past few days. Thing will get air off of speed bumps

JohnnyBravo · September 13th, 2017, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaph42

Get a Z125 instead, they rock!

Taking it to the kart track in 2 days

Is that one of those lil bikes I see the hooligans in town popping wheelies on???

Sirref · September 13th, 2017, 02:51 PM

I'd say the z125 is the best street bike to get if you don't want to get arrested for hooliganism but even that has too much power for a true hooligan to stay out of trouble

Zaph42 · September 13th, 2017, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Is that one of those lil bikes I see the hooligans in town popping wheelies on???

Probably, but I only ride mine at the kart track and drag knee. I ride it to the Y to exercise once in a while but I don't partake in "stuntah rides".

DannoXYZ · September 14th, 2017, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misti

Hahaha, true. One thing I notice is that I blow the same stop sign EVERY SINGLE TIME after I leave the track from riding/racing. I come up on it way too fast in my huge car, perspective is all changed and I'm like, OMG STOP. Hahah.

I do same thing with stop-signs and stop-lights!!! Too busy looking for corner-workers and flags and don't recognize regular traffic-control devices!

adouglas · September 14th, 2017, 12:31 PM

I start looking for braking markers and reference points.....

JohnnyBravo · September 15th, 2017, 11:22 AM

I wanna z125 now... Thanks

JohnnyBravo · September 15th, 2017, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

I'd say the z125 is the best street bike to get if you don't want to get arrested for hooliganism but even that has too much power for a true hooligan to stay out of trouble

I saw a cop pull over one of the little red (Honda?) bikes for popping wheelies; I was like I need one of those

DannoXYZ · September 15th, 2017, 12:09 PM

Yeah! Grom promotional video shows lots of hooliganism!!!

Link to original page on YouTube.

August 24th, 2017, 02:47 PM	#1
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August 24th, 2017, 02:55 PM	#2
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August 24th, 2017, 03:43 PM	#3
Zaph42 ninjette.org sage Name: John Location: Appleton, WI Join Date: Apr 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 (race), Ninja 1000 (road) Posts: 504	Not me, my eyes are like as I fear being run over by a texting teenager or a 90 year old lady who can't see over the steering wheel. Also I freak out about oil drips and gravel in turns. __________________________________________________ Ninja 300 - CCS Ultralight Thunderbike Racing I want to "like" your post but I can't due to forum rules. Sorry.

August 24th, 2017, 03:49 PM	#4
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	More like perfect day, perfect two-lane, winding road, zero overtaking opportunities... and people driving 10 mph under the already-conservative speed limit. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 24th, 2017, 04:17 PM	#6
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Sometimes, I really need a Vespa. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

August 24th, 2017, 03:57 PM	#5
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I understand what you mean, but I try to take road riding as a relaxing trip through the countryside most of the time. The alternative is driving a car, and nothing takes the boring prize more than that.

August 25th, 2017, 07:08 AM	#10
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I just got back on my bike last night and rode to work this morning. Felt good after a few days off the bike.

August 25th, 2017, 09:08 AM	#11
sparkcycle ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 ABS Posts: 16	This reminds me of about a decade ago when I had a chevy pickup truck. One night I went to a go-kart track and getting back in the truck after that felt horrible. At least after a track day, you're still driving the same vehicle. __________________________________________________ Engineer rocketing through time and space on a Ninja 300 ABS

August 25th, 2017, 11:40 AM	#12
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Sparkcycle, you reminded me of the times I've driven a fork lift for a while, then gotten in my van and driven home. After the super-maneuverable rear wheel steering, a van feels very un-maneuverable!

September 13th, 2017, 01:13 PM	#13
Misti ninjette.org sage Name: Misti Location: Vancouver, BC Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): currently: Yamaha YZF 250 dirt/motard Posts: 787	Hahaha, true. One thing I notice is that I blow the same stop sign EVERY SINGLE TIME after I leave the track from riding/racing. I come up on it way too fast in my huge car, perspective is all changed and I'm like, OMG STOP. Hahah. __________________________________________________ "Leap and the net will appear!" superbikeschool.com www.motomom.ca

September 13th, 2017, 02:36 PM	#14
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Idk I just got a 50cc scooter with some trick parts and am having a boatload of fun street riding it the past few days. Thing will get air off of speed bumps __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 13th, 2017, 02:51 PM	#16
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I'd say the z125 is the best street bike to get if you don't want to get arrested for hooliganism but even that has too much power for a true hooligan to stay out of trouble __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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September 14th, 2017, 12:31 PM	#19
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I start looking for braking markers and reference points..... __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

September 15th, 2017, 11:22 AM	#20
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	I wanna z125 now... Thanks __________________________________________________

September 15th, 2017, 12:09 PM	#22
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