Top 5 things that you love the shit out of while riding.

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slidebite: Nov 6, 2005; Good egg

Smelling like exhaust and sweat (it's an aphrodisiac you know)

Having it cost 1/4 as much to fill as our other vehicle and go just as far

Good parking spaces

An excuse to wear leather and not look like a retard and/or fag (NOT THERE THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT)

Cheap insurance

# ¿ Aug 10, 2009 17:27

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# ¿ May 19, 2024 12:52

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Slim Pickens posted:

Every speed feels faster on a motorcycle

You know, I actually gotta disagree with that. I'm always amazed how slow speed feels on a bike. It's almost like I could get off and walk, and I'm not really exaggerating. Sounds counter-intuitive, but maybe I'm weird that way.

# ¿ Aug 11, 2009 01:50

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And most every other high end ST.

However, the physics don't change. Weight shifts to the front which is the skinny tire. There is a minimal amount of road contact. It can only brake so much, ideal conditions or not.

# ¿ Aug 12, 2009 23:14

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Taelrin posted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nrMQ3QwyPo Or this guy.

Haha holy poo poo. I love the scraping you hear on almost every corner

# ¿ Aug 16, 2009 17:48

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badnoodle posted:

1.) The momentary sensation of weightless as you come out of a turn.

Ok, what the hell am I doing wrong then? I want to experience weightlessness coming out of a turn. :saddowns:

# ¿ Aug 28, 2009 21:24

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Z3n posted:

Maybe you just need more throttle, slidebite. A lot more throttle.

(No, I don't really know what he's talking about either. Maybe that moment as you lift the bike upright while opening the throttle?

Maybe this?

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# ¿ Aug 29, 2009 04:39

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When I was heading south from Edmonton a couple of weeks ago at higher than the posted limit, passed a loaded up BMW when it was about 9C drizzling rain, and they had Australian plates so were obviously in the middle of a big tour.

Slowed down, Gave them a big thumbs up and and got a retro in return.

You don't do that poo poo in cars.

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# ¿ Sep 15, 2012 06:32

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Sagebrush posted:

It was a strip mall with like 30 different stores, the grocery store was on the diagonally opposite corner of the parking lot, and I was in the Comcast outlet for like 10 minutes. Jesus.

Nah, it's a dick move. It's like taking a cripple spot because you'll "only be a sec"

clutchpuck posted:

I usually just park up on the curb right at the front by the store entrance. That way I am both getting the best most lazy spot possible, also not occupying a cart return.

Same here.

If the store layout allows, I'll often park right next to a bike rack, which is generally about 10' from the front door.

# ¿ Sep 17, 2012 20:38

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I have that often. Need one gently caress of a car to beat most bikes, even if the bike isn't even aware he's in a race at first.

# ¿ Sep 20, 2012 16:50

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LOL. I generally let most win as they're the same assholes who get right on your rear end after you blow them out of the water.

# ¿ Sep 20, 2012 17:26

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Wulframn posted:

However, one of my favorite things about motorcycling is some of the incredulous remarks made in reference to this practice.

As far as I remember I've never had and of that happen in my 20ish years of riding.

# ¿ Sep 20, 2012 17:50

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Oh yes, but never on a bike! :v:

# ¿ Sep 20, 2012 17:57

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nsaP posted:

So the abrasive Northerners are imports then?

Wouldn't a Northerner in Florida by definition be an import?

# ¿ Sep 20, 2012 18:10

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That's awesome :3:

# ¿ Oct 17, 2012 19:08

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Sagebrush posted:

I got an email from my father today after telling him about my engine explosion on the weekend. His reaction, beyond the usual glad you're safe, be careful, ride smart etc. was

"You probably shouldn't be riding on the freeways on that bike. If you're going to ride on the freeways you need to get something newer, with more power, so that it's not running up against its limits. Maybe something new enough to have anti-lock brakes and stuff?"

A good dad.

Enjoy your new ZX14! :buddy:

# ¿ Mar 2, 2013 02:51

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Nidhg00670000 posted:

FAKE EDIT:

Here's a vid of a brodude doing it even:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xl8RPFu4Gk

I haven't been so disappointed in a vid not having a crash in a long time.

# ¿ Mar 17, 2013 19:16

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Fabio just went up all the way on the respecto-meter

# ¿ May 5, 2013 22:51

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That is fantastic.

# ¿ Oct 3, 2013 14:16

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Z3n posted:

1) Not riding a KLR.

2) Not riding a KLR.

3) Not riding a KLR.

4) Not riding a KLR.

5) Not riding a KLR.

Look how wrong you are. The KLR is awesome.

not a KLR owner

# ¿ Oct 5, 2013 01:24

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First time in a while,

Redlining in 1st gear and still managing to break every legal speedlimit in your state/province.

Redlining in second gear and :getin:

and still have 4 gears to go.

You never get sick of that poo poo I swear.

# ¿ Apr 22, 2014 01:37

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for sale posted:

Sneezing in your helmet.

Modulars are a godsend.

Yeah, I know, not as good as full, but jesus that's nice.

# ¿ May 10, 2014 00:59

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mguirk the jerk posted:

so your lower lip expands over the bottom of the visor opening.

I just about spit out my drink picturing that in my mind
I think I know what you're talking about, it's what everyone who has a full face tries to do, but it's just no comparison. No spray/snot on your visor or chin guard, no nothing anywhere.

# ¿ May 10, 2014 01:08

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# ¿ May 19, 2024 12:52

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Slavvy posted:

Thing I love about riding: my meathead latest colleague challenging me to a race against his Nissan silvia.

What do you ride again?

# ¿ Jul 24, 2014 04:34

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