-Inu- posted:

So I checked out the Twist of the Wrist II DVD just for shits and giggles. I knew it probably wasn't going to be very good..but boy I wasn't prepared for what it had in store.



Throughout the entire 90 minutes they never shut up about getting rid of chicken strips and dragging knee/leaning off. I mean, it's not terrible -- there is decent advice about body positioning and lines but the editing is pretty sloppy and some of the crap in there just annoyed me. The chicken strip stuff specifically..I wonder how many new riders are going to watch the DVD and wind up throwing themselves off a mountain trying to get rid of their chicken strips. Kind of ridiculous. The first 1/4 of the DVD actually takes place on mountain roads too; though they did at least move everything to a track for the rest of it.

I wouldn't suggest buying the DVD, but if you, uh, have a 'friend' with it or something it's probably worth watching for fun. If nothing else the acting is hilarious.

Bucephalus posted:

That leaves but one possibility: telekinesis.

-Inu- posted:

frozenphil posted:

Where do they find public streets that allow you to safely get to the lean angles required to scrub in the entire tire outside of doing slow figure 8s in a parking lot? Those "chicken strips" are smaller than the ones on my 250 and I rail mad twisties.

Z3n posted:

It's a lot harder to get to the edges of the tires on the smaller bikes. They not only deform the tire less under the throttle, they also have a smaller overall contact patch so you have to lean it farther than you would on a bigger tire to get it to go all the way to the edge. Depending on profile, tire and suspension setup, it may be physically impossible to erase your chicken strips without dragging frame.

Cheesemaster200 posted:

http://discussions.baltimoresun.com/20/balnews/bal-motorcyclist-jfx0405/10

Waiting for that invention where you can reach through a computer screen and punch someone...

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lovesmesports at 2:27 PM April 5, 2010

We came upon the accident soon after it happened, before the road was closed off, before any ambulence and only one police car was at the scene. We could tell there wasn't another vehicle involved. It took place in the "snake" part of the JFX, a dangerous spot for any motorist. We saw her lifeless body lying on the road. Her black sneakers were tossed about the road. Her head was free of a helmet, I don't know if it was on the road or if she wasn't wearing one. At any rate, it was a sad sight to see, especially on Easter. So for those who want to point fingers and say all the bad things that are listed on here, know that a woman lost her life yesterday. Let her rest in peace, will ya?

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mdbalt at 2:12 PM April 5, 2010

I love the gross generalizations going around in this thread. You see some morons (which are considered idiots by the majority of motorcyclists) screwing around in shorts and a t-shirt on 95 and immediately everyone makes the assumption that all motorcyclists are crazyed "suicide jockets".

If I made that kind of generalization with cars, every driver in Maryland would be someone who is completely oblivious of their surroundings, never uses their turn signal, and veers in ranom directions without notice at any point in time. The ironic thing is that the car generalization is probably closer to the truth than the motorcycle one.

Most major motorcycle injuries I have seen was a result of some ditz in an SUV making a left turn and not paying attention to traffic, causing a motorcycle to crash into it. Motorcycling is generally a dangerous sport, not because people can't ride motorcycles, but because everyone else can't drive a car.

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Just because you are a Cry Baby and Mommies Wittle Baby with no Heart and scared of your own shadow does not mean we REAL people cannot enjoy LIFE to the Fullest.

Doctor Zero posted:

One guess what kind of bike this guy rides.

Cheesemaster200 posted:

http://discussions.baltimoresun.com/20/balnews/bal-motorcyclist-jfx0405/10

Waiting for that invention where you can reach through a computer screen and punch someone...

frozenphil posted:

Where do they find public streets that allow you to safely get to the lean angles required to scrub in the entire tire outside of doing slow figure 8s in a parking lot? Those "chicken strips" are smaller than the ones on my 250 and I rail mad twisties.

Jack the Smack posted:

Your tire is most likely properly inflated. If you decrease your PSI it increases your contact patch and grip. I barely leaned on my bike and the chicken stripe is smaller than people who drag knee on tires with more inflation.

Jabs posted:

I dunno, I agree with two of the three first posts on that page at the moment...



Seems pretty reasonable to me....

FuzzyWuzzyBear posted:

Share your two-up tips and tricks. I've put down maybe 3-4,000 miles with a passenger so far but I'm looking for ways to make it more enjoyable on my CBR. Particularly with hard braking.








MY BALLS

blugu64 posted:

Any of you socal guys out riding during the quake? If so, how was it?

Phat_Albert posted:

Is something like this too small? http://holeshot.com/holeshot/hs_flyscreen.shtml

ari.gato posted:

I'm looking for a motorcycle headlight fairing for my naked bike. Something similar to this (but not $400, more in the 50-100 range):

Spiffness posted:

Last night. Riding KTM back home through a monsoon @ 70 MPH. Rain hits so hard on your open face helmet and neck, like being shot by little BB's consantly. So the solution: Take my scarf, cover my face, and ride with the scarf over my face. Brilliant. Issue: Scarf is now soaked with water and I can no longer breathe through it. Choices: Take off scarf and suffer immense pain constantly for the remaining 30 minute drive home. Gasp and wheeze for breath for the remainder. I chose to strangle myself and not get shot with rain anymore. Rain worse than I'd seen it in years. Que me, inside my little offroad helmet and goggles, wrapped in leather, drinking water through my scarf (refreshing!), not breathing, laughing my rear end off at it all and screaming "I LOVE MOTORCYCLES" in madness as I fight for traction in an inch to 3 inches of standing water on track destroyed tires in the HOV lane.

redscare posted:

This is absolutely insane

frozenphil posted:

Where do they find public streets that allow you to safely get to the lean angles required to scrub in the entire tire outside of doing slow figure 8s in a parking lot? Those "chicken strips" are smaller than the ones on my 250 and I rail mad twisties.

-Inu- posted:

I checked my chain and noticed it was as loose as it could physically be. I went home right after that because I was afraid it was going to jump a tooth.

Uthor posted:

I do most of my riding alone and sometimes far from home. I've also had a few mechanical problems that have thankfully never left me stranded. I'm thinking of getting a AAA-like service that I can call in case I break down. Also, my car's warranty is almost up, so I'd like something that could cover both the bike and the car. Suggestions?

Uthor posted:

I do most of my riding alone and sometimes far from home. I've also had a few mechanical problems that have thankfully never left me stranded. I'm thinking of getting a AAA-like service that I can call in case I break down. Also, my car's warranty is almost up, so I'd like something that could cover both the bike and the car. Suggestions?

Deeters posted:

The AMA offers a roadside assistance thing for free if you set your membership to automatically renew. It covers any vehicle in your family. Luckily I haven't had to use it, so I can't tell you how good it is.

redscare posted:

You can get bike towing coverage from AAA for an additional fee (not sure how much) if you have a regular membership.

Doctor Zero posted:

Ahem. It's called pyrokinesis.

Crayvex posted:

Aw man... way to dive a picture about trapped miners! STUPID CRUISERS!