Tell us a little about yourself and say hello to the gang. We would like to hear about who, what, and why you ride as well as how you found us.
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haucke
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by haucke » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:40 pm
Hello everyone,
I have been riding for over 20 years on cruisers and decided to get a bike that was more like my Vette so I got a 2010 R1. I can't get my wife to ride on the back of this new one, but heck that is what the Roadking is for...
You won't see me doing wheelies and stoppies, but you might see me as I pass you by
. I am looking to do track days. I have a lot to learn on this new scooter and for me that is the fun of this ride. I have been working on adjusting pre-load and dampening (compression high and low and rebound) as well as adjusting the clutch and break levers etc... I will not mod it for horsepower only for performance and making it run cooler. I am not sure if this club is for me, if it is about wheelies and stoppies then probably not. If it is about enjoying the sport bike for performance and handling then most likely yes. While I have been riding for over 20 years I am not naive enough to think that I can ride this bike like it was meant to be ridden in just a day or two. I have had this bike for about 2 weeks and have put on about 700 miles. I am looking for some twisty roads out there and some friends to ride them with.
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sauter0966
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by sauter0966 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:44 pm
Welcome to the boards, Check out bike night to meet everyone in Person, Keep an eye on the Ride section for rides (we are not a stunting club) and join in to the banter on the forums.
Again Welcome
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Blizzard_1708
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by Blizzard_1708 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:46 pm
Sounds like we should be a great match for you! There are a bunch of us getting out on the track Oct 1st for the 1st time, and some guys will be in level two. Check out ridesmart for more information on that. And you are welcome to pit with us if you decide to go on the 1st. MSR-C is a great beginner track from what I hear
http://ridesmart.info/
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Telomere
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by Telomere » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:50 pm
Welcome to the boards. You can come meet most of us at Bike night like Sauter said (this thursday). Hope to meet you there
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fixxervi6
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by fixxervi6 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:51 pm
White bike, good choice
K1600
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milesmiles
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by milesmiles » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:52 pm
welcome welcome welcome, I think you have found the right club, it sounds like our values are the same as yours. Like everyone says stop by bike night and get to know everyone and let me
over the sound of that motor! Also add us on facebook!
The world needs Miles
Sometimes you gotta draw the line, but that doesn't mean it can't be squiggly-miles
"it's not a stupid dirt bike, it's a supermoto!"-miles
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WillK675
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by WillK675 » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:55 pm
Welcome to the boards. Hope you can make it out to meet the group soon.
-Will
'07 Daytona 675
'09 Versys 650
'14 CB500
'20 MB200
When it comes to addiction Motorcycles are worse than crack.
"Brake fade is God's way of telling you to quit squeezing the coward lever and carry more corner speed, you pussy." - Rhino
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Rhino
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by Rhino » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:57 pm
Welcome!
We're definitely not that kind of club. We're more about riding fast and safe than getting one wheel or the other off the ground. You should definitely swing by the Pour House on 7th street just west of downtown Ft. Worth this Thursday for bike night and meet everybody. It sounds like you'd fit in just fine.
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Firewa11
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by Firewa11 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 5:11 am
Welcome!
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DemonDuck
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by DemonDuck » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:04 am
Welcome... sounds like a great fit for ya. Hope to meet ya at bike night.
~Jeremiah~ AKA DemonDuck
Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
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Blizzard_1708
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by Blizzard_1708 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:10 am
you can even bring the wife on the Roadking, we wont snicker or sneer at ya. Meat of Snail will most likely be on the Valkyrie.
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DarcShadow
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by DarcShadow » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:33 am
haucke wrote:You won't see me doing wheelies and stoppies
Give it time, something about sport bikes, you just can't help yourself.
(I also say learning to do and endo can help you.
It's saved my butt a couple of times.) You've found the right group though. We are all a bunch of track rats these days and you should fit in nicely. We like to tear it up out in the country side but we usually keep it resonable. There should be a ride this weekend, probably Saturday, an announcement in the ride section should be posted soon.
I Refuse to Tiptoe Through Life...Only to Arrive Safely at Death.
Attack Life! It's gonna kill you anyway.
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El Diabro
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by El Diabro » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:37 am
Welcome to the club! I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself here! Everyone is great, and while we believe in riding our performance machines with performance in mine, safety is of the utmost concern to all involved. As was mentioned, bike night is this Thursday, and if you check the Ridesmart section, there a bunch of us signed up for October 1st!
Who all seen the Leprechaun say YEAH!!!!
'06 Busa *aka The Big Girl*
'05 GSXR 750 *aka Baby Gixxer*
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El Diabro
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by El Diabro » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:37 am
fixxervi6 wrote:White bike, good choice
.....there something you want to discuss Fixxer?
Who all seen the Leprechaun say YEAH!!!!
'06 Busa *aka The Big Girl*
'05 GSXR 750 *aka Baby Gixxer*
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armedandinsain
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by armedandinsain » Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:58 am
El Diabro wrote:fixxervi6 wrote:White bike, good choice
.....there something you want to discuss Fixxer?
EL Diabro I would like to say I love the Raven color scheme.
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in sideways thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling at the top of your lungs "Holy Shit...What a ride!"
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fixxervi6
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by fixxervi6 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:08 am
El Diabro wrote:fixxervi6 wrote:White bike, good choice
.....there something you want to discuss Fixxer?
Hey now I've heard you say you like the Busa in white too!
I dunno, something about white bikes thats "different" cause everyone seams to go for like black and red so white kind of stands out.
Other than that kawi green, that's in a league of its own.
K1600
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Rhino
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by Rhino » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:08 am
You know what you never see?
A brown bike.
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2track
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by 2track » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:20 am
Just Wanted to say Welcome , & that you have found the right people to ride with. Hope to meet you at one of the Bike Nights.
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Firewa11
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by Firewa11 » Wed Sep 07, 2011 8:21 am
Rhino wrote:You know what you never see?
A brown bike.
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El Diabro
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by El Diabro » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:07 am
fixxervi6 wrote:El Diabro wrote:fixxervi6 wrote:White bike, good choice
.....there something you want to discuss Fixxer?
Hey now I've heard you say you like the Busa in white too!
I dunno, something about white bikes thats "different" cause everyone seams to go for like black and red so white kind of stands out.
Other than that kawi green, that's in a league of its own.
Oh yeah, I did say that didn't I? Oh and my car is white too! Geez, and do I need to mention the wife now? Okay, okay, okay........
Who all seen the Leprechaun say YEAH!!!!
'06 Busa *aka The Big Girl*
'05 GSXR 750 *aka Baby Gixxer*
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El Diabro
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by El Diabro » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:08 am
Firewa11 wrote:Rhino wrote:You know what you never see?
A brown bike.
Ha, did anyone ever see that old movie 'MegaForce' back in the day?
Who all seen the Leprechaun say YEAH!!!!
'06 Busa *aka The Big Girl*
'05 GSXR 750 *aka Baby Gixxer*
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dufremle
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by dufremle » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:18 am
Welcome!
Jim
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
2017 Toyota 4Runner
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Rhino
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by Rhino » Wed Sep 07, 2011 9:22 am
Ha, you could never ride that camo bike in the desert. You'd lose it!
"I swear, I parked right over here...*trip*...OW!"
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PinkFiddy
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by PinkFiddy » Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:00 pm
howdy!
*sry for the late welcome. been busy.
I'm a big kid with the mentality of a Racoon & the energy of a Fiddy.
lalaloo!
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Grinner
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by Grinner » Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:38 am
Welcome!
Diabro....used to watch that movie all the time back when I was a kid!
....reminds me....I still need to build me a couple of rocket pods.
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