Can't ride slow - Page 2

Thorgrim · November 24th, 2013, 07:59 PM

Considering the thought and effort you've all put into helping me over the hump, I owe you guys a "ride report". The advice you've offered (and that of a close friend who raced when he lived in Cali) has really paid off for me. I've stepped back from this forum for a while as I had more input than I could process without getting distracted while riding, but I'm very grateful for all of it. There's still much for me to learn, but I feel like I'm on the right track now and very glad I got back into motorcycling.

Everything's better now. The bike feels more natural to me, I'm observing auto drivers do bad things without freaking out, and solving the too-sticky-boot problem has kept me on my wheels. Still don't like the super slow, super tight parking lot turns but I can do them if I must. I added a hi-viz jacket to the hi-viz hat, and the difference in being seen is noticeable - I actually can see drivers do a double take at times. That won't completely solve the inattentive driver problem, but the improvement can be easily observed.

Thanks, all of you. I can't begin to explain how much more fun I'm having now. It's a shame that there wasn't a forum like this when I started riding in the 60's - there was no Internet then, though, only rocks. Soft, soft rocks.

rojoracing53 · November 24th, 2013, 08:08 PM

Motofool · November 24th, 2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thorgrim

..................Thanks, all of you. I can't begin to explain how much more fun I'm having now.........

It seems it is joy time, as well as time to work on making that rear brake fight the clutch an exploring how ridiculous slow you can make that machine roll forward and even turn in total control.

csmith12 · November 24th, 2013, 08:34 PM

ally99 · December 2nd, 2013, 05:08 PM

Seek out enough U-turns and you'll be a pro before you know it! Do it a few times right, and you've got it! That goes for all slow speed maneuvers. Practice, practice! Speaking of which, I need to get my 300 into a parking lot for some playtime soon too.

November 24th, 2013, 07:59 PM	#41
Thorgrim War Hippie Name: Bob Location: upper east Tennessee Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CB500F Posts: 156	Considering the thought and effort you've all put into helping me over the hump, I owe you guys a "ride report". The advice you've offered (and that of a close friend who raced when he lived in Cali) has really paid off for me. I've stepped back from this forum for a while as I had more input than I could process without getting distracted while riding, but I'm very grateful for all of it. There's still much for me to learn, but I feel like I'm on the right track now and very glad I got back into motorcycling. Everything's better now. The bike feels more natural to me, I'm observing auto drivers do bad things without freaking out, and solving the too-sticky-boot problem has kept me on my wheels. Still don't like the super slow, super tight parking lot turns but I can do them if I must. I added a hi-viz jacket to the hi-viz hat, and the difference in being seen is noticeable - I actually can see drivers do a double take at times. That won't completely solve the inattentive driver problem, but the improvement can be easily observed. Thanks, all of you. I can't begin to explain how much more fun I'm having now. It's a shame that there wasn't a forum like this when I started riding in the 60's - there was no Internet then, though, only rocks. Soft, soft rocks. __________________________________________________ God loves a pretty rooster-tail, that's why He made dirt.
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November 24th, 2013, 08:34 PM	#44
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 2nd, 2013, 05:08 PM	#45
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Seek out enough U-turns and you'll be a pro before you know it! Do it a few times right, and you've got it! That goes for all slow speed maneuvers. Practice, practice! Speaking of which, I need to get my 300 into a parking lot for some playtime soon too. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson
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November 24th, 2013, 08:08 PM	#42
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