When I'm Right I'm Right!!!

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

To a 60lb kid, the powerband on an 80cc 2-stroke can be as violent as any liter bike.


/Devil's advocate

Right. And they are in a controlled environment with gear gear and more gear.

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Right. And they are in a controlled environment with gear gear and more gear.

Full face helmets are more safe than skull caps.

I'm not sure how that applies to the discussion but apparently we are discussing gear choices.

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Okay, how many months did she ride her 250? Why did she change? Look I didn't know who your wife was or that she was "older". That wasn't my point anyway, a forum like yours with your collective mindset, will always be full of people that think like you do, or at least say they do to fit in. Neither CF nor this forum honestly represents the average rider out there. Believe it or not, there are people that ride that don't even own a computer OR work in an office!!! Most forums in my experience are started by a few friends of like interest and opinion. I have a small forum that me and a buddy started a few months ago, for example. We all ride really hard on the back roads, we are all in our 30s or 40s, we all have sport bikes, most of us are "tradesmen", etc. When we are going on a slow ride, we show up in jeans and light jackets or tee shirts. When we are going to "hit it" we show up in leather but we don't judge if someone decides to show up in jeans, I have worn my kevlar jeans and knee guards on hot days.

Anyway bion my intention wasn't to offend you, but to point out that your old lady has a 750, who decided she was ready? BTW why do you post her bike on your profile, especially since she has her own? Kinda strange....

Not sure how my girl is relevant to this thread about your girl upgrading... BUT since you ask

She gave me a quick review of her riding history, starting at 15yo to 16 she rode dirtbikes and learned how to ride "street" on that up in PA waaaaaay out in the hillcountry, then switched to a friends 250 for several months after getting her DL. She took the MSF after giving the bike back and eventually bought(after borrowing her ex's) 1989 gsxr750. I know you're saying, gee what a jump, but honestly, I doubt that bike even has the capabilities of your girls up-to-date 250. And I guess she was the one who decided she was ready given the time and situation her life was in I suppose, however this was 1990. And I can honestly say I trust her judgment and abilities also. She rides well within her bike's limits as well as her own, as she demonstrates that every time she rides. Even on the RSVR Factory she had for a few months, until her "brother" totaled that hotness. But that's niether here nor there. The point is, she's obviously capable of the bike upgrades she makes, albeit they're constantly to newer gsxr 750s

And I'm not offended at all! I'm just curious why she's even relevant to this thread. And I post her bike in my profile because sometimes I ride it, and I assume "moto" denominates a vehicle, which is why my car is listed as well. Is that such a problem for you?

[askmrjesus]

Tigger, for someone who's right, this thread is a fucking disaster.

JC

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

BTW most people will never get "the most out of their bikes", have you? Are you really that good?

See here's one right here Racer X, NYAHHH!!!

I'm definitely working on it! Hence why I'm upgrading my brakes, I feel that I need them in order to get more out of my bike for where I ride it, mostly the track. The stocker's for my ZX's generation absolutely suck as I'm discovering every time I ride it, hence why I feel it's safe to actually upgrade a part of it.

Will I ever on the street? Absolutely not! Our paved roads aren't all super nice, and it takes a real skill to navigate them at my bikes absolute limit. And since I've got more self preservation than a crazy person, I don't feel the need to push its limits there.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

Full face helmets are more safe than skull caps.

I'm not sure how that applies to the discussion but apparently we are discussing gear choices.

I'm sorry, I thought you were implying they weren't "safe" on said motorcycle choice. I replied with the safety measures that are taken... Sorry to blind you with a common sense maneuver, I know it can sometimes come out of nowhere.

[Kerry_129]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

...this thread is a fucking disaster.

Who cares, as long as it's fun and avoids productivity?!?

[shmike]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I'm sorry, I thought you were implying they weren't "safe" on said motorcycle choice. I replied with the safety measures that are taken... Sorry to blind you with a common sense maneuver, I know it can sometimes come out of nowhere.

I was focused on the easier/forgiving powerband issue.

The notion that smaller is always easier / more docile is inaccurate at best.

Check your common sense at the door, lady. This here is a Tigger thread.

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by shmike

Check your common sense at the door, lady. This here is a Tigger thread.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by shmike

I was focused on the easier/forgiving powerband issue.

The notion that smaller is always easier / more docile is inaccurate at best.

Check your common sense at the door, lady. This here is a Tigger thread.