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Gear setup review? New rider, R3 or ninja 300. Commuting, with some longer/curvy fun rides too. NorCal, won't be riding in rain or below 60*. Helmet: Shoei RF-1200 https://www.revzilla.com/product/shoei-rf-1200-helmet-solid Jacket: Alpinestars T-GP Plus R v2 Air https://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-t-gp-plus-r-v2-air-jacket Pants: Rev'it Sand 3 https://www.revzilla.com/product/revit-sand-3-pants Gloves: Held Airstream II https://www.revzilla.com/product/held-airstream-ii-gloves Boots: Alpinestars Roam 2 Air https://www.revzilla.com/product/alpinestars-roam-2-air-boots Still need to check fit, but looks like they'll all be ok. Thoughts?
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pokie posted:Seems fine to me except the gloves. Some of us think gloves are second only to helmet in importance. This is because hand injury may be difficult to recover from and may impede ability to work the most. In particular look for gloves with scaphoid protection. ilkhan fucked around with this message at 21:58 on Mar 17, 2017 |
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Mar 17, 2017 21:51
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GP Pro v2 vs Plus R. How big of a difference would it actually be for street riding?
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Mar 18, 2017 07:03
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We negotiated $3200 if its not sold by end of next week. Bike looks / sounds great in person. No ABS, some very slight scuffing behind the seat from a backpack, no other marks. Front tire is diablo something, rear is the pilot, rear looks very fresh. Commuter used for the miles. Good deal? https://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/6052156814.html
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Mar 31, 2017 16:44
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pokie posted:It's ok. I wouldn't call it good. 3k would be more like it.
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Apr 1, 2017 03:41
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MSF course. Check. 😎
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Apr 2, 2017 20:08
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My pants arrived and the top of the knee armor is midway down my shin. Oops. Ordered some short length pants, and the transition shield. Going in at lunch to start the paperwork on the bike.
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Apr 6, 2017 19:48
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Professor Wayne posted:Your knee armor will be higher when you're actually sitting in the bike. But yeah, that seems a little low. The top of my knee pads touch around the bottom of my knee when I'm walking around.
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Apr 7, 2017 18:03
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Pretty well. Afaik that particular jacket is getting replaced by the v2, but is very highly regarded.
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Apr 10, 2017 17:31
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I just started, but I got those same pants. Working well so far. And I'm in Sac, so we'll ride together at some point. As to the bike, get a friend / CSB so test ride it, don't do it yourself as a first bike purchase.
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Apr 18, 2017 05:03
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a cute sea otter posted:I thought splitting was illegal in NY, do the cops just not care? I'm trying to get as much practise in here in the UK while I can. FJ-09 seems like a good option.
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Apr 25, 2017 22:04
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My instructor pointed that out, and reminded us a pull with the left is the same as a push with the right.
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Apr 26, 2017 17:17
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Yammie has now hit a station object and a car head on. He now needs to rear end a car and the cycle will be complete. Don't be like Yammie.
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Apr 26, 2017 19:20
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I'll wait until after the track day on the 13th, but my 4 week old 300 is already on life support. Just not comfortable with the power reserve while on the freeway I need to ride to commute. A ninja 650 abs/krt will replace the ninja 300 abs/krt.
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Apr 28, 2017 14:32
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pokie posted:I dunno, I commuted 50 miles one way on my 300, and it was ok. Just go 75 and you will be fine.
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Apr 29, 2017 00:36
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Exactly. Right lane is dangerous, and the others are frustratingly fast. Upgrade isn't that expensive is absolute terms, and I was already planning on doing it next year. Shrug.
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Apr 29, 2017 02:15
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SeaGoatSupreme posted:I'm looking to take the msf in the next month or so, and after nosing around for a bit (~5 months) I've become enamored with a white/red cb500f. How stupid would it be to get something with a bit more power than a ninja 300 and what looks like a ruler flat torque curve for a new rider? I daily drive a manual so I'm used to thinking about a clutch all the time, but I know that's not the same at all as a motorcycle. The 500 isn't trying to kill you like a 600 is, so buy away.
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May 9, 2017 21:04
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Pulling the trigger on the EX300->EX650 swap. Dealer doesn't have one in stock, so they are ordering from Kawasaki. Will update when the new bike arrives.
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May 20, 2017 22:54
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Just remember, your second track day is very cheap. It's the first one that is crazy expensive.
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May 30, 2017 03:40
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Where in Sacramento are you? There are quite a few norcal goons around, and I'm in Sacramento myself. I'd go ninja 300 instead of a 250. You get fuel injection, better gearing, and a whole bunch of other improvements. And I'm not saying that because I happen to have one for sale, either.
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Sep 14, 2017 19:35
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cigaw posted:While still technically still Sacramento, I'm right at the edge on Carmichael, off of Madison Ave.
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Sep 14, 2017 21:07
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cigaw posted:Oh hey, cool! I'll take you up on that whenever I get a bike! I agree on having her take the course as well. Laws, etiquette, and confidence are important for riders too.
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JHVH-1 posted:Personally I took the MSF and bought a bike and wouldn't want a second person riding on it. There is a lot more practice you need once you get your license just riding alone let alone having a passenger.
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