Two Wheeled Passion

[Bimati]

I hear ya, Cobra...I have crashed a few in my time both on the street and track. It's really true what they say about learning.

The old question has always been: If I had $500, how could I improve my bike? The best answer I've heard over and over is...spend the money on some protective riding gear and riding instruction.

After my first riding school and a few racing schools, it's all about control and finesse (among other things)...it matters little what type of bike you are on.

Awesome to get out with a group of people on different types of bikes and check 'em all out.

Bim

[MoonRaker]

I still love em but I had to get rid of my 98 900rr. The thing bit me bad. 2 vertibre, all but 1 rib, femur in 3 spots and pelvis, 4 months in the hospital. So now for thrills I ride a raptor 700.

[thedutchguy]

Oh, and I've owned 2 Buells...I appreciate their uniqueness, oil in the swingarm, etc.

Yes, and it only takes half a day of labour to fix a broken drive belt.

[AndyC]

05 R1 here also still have my other 86 VFR750. Not to mention my little Italian minimoto race bikes

[WormGod]

FTW!

http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.aspx?id=161

[Bimati]

Thank you, WormGod. I learned a new one today:

FTW
****** FTW For the Win
****** FTW Feel The Wind
****** FTW For the World
**** FTW Fight to Win
**** FTW Flying Training Wing
**** FTW For the Weak
**** FTW Face the World
**** FTW For Those Wondering
*** FTW Free the Whales
*** FTW Forever Two Wheels
*** FTW Free Trade Wharf
*** FTW Fort Worth Meacham Field (Airport Code)
*** FTW Families Than Work


Bim

[MZ-N10]

Thank you, WormGod. I learned a new one today:

FTW
****** FTW For the Win
****** FTW Feel The Wind
****** FTW For the World
**** FTW Fight to Win
**** FTW Flying Training Wing
**** FTW For the Weak
**** FTW Face the World
**** FTW For Those Wondering
*** FTW Free the Whales
*** FTW Forever Two Wheels
*** FTW Free Trade Wharf
*** FTW Fort Worth Meacham Field (Airport Code)
*** FTW Families Than Work


Bim

cant forget F*ck The What?

[WormGod]

Thank you, WormGod. I learned a new one today:

Its creepy to some that, as a 33 year old guy, I actually use that txt and even sometimes talk like that. I am a strange GenX breed.

AndyC, I too had a VFR750 back in the day. It was actually one of my first "vehicles" since I rode it to HS. It was a good bike for years until and elderly woman thought that RED meant GO and t-boned it. I was able to bail but the poor bike became street graffiti.

Since then, it's been all dirt bikes and ATVs. Always wanted an enduro, but I am afraid to ride on the street since the VFR. Seeing how 80% of the bikers ride around here, you couldnt pay me to join their deathwish crowd anyways. They are actually nuisances now and have no regard for anyone else on the road. Its a wonder I dont see more deaths of bikers due to their negligence. Its a sad fact around here, but its true. They and my past VFR incident will keep me from riding ever again on street.