06-10-2009, 10:56 AM | #11 |
Gixxer Girl
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kyle, TX
Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F
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Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.
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06-10-2009, 11:07 AM | #12 |
WSB Champion
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
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I think I am mediocre, also. Not keeping up with the fast guys, but ahead of the slow guys. I'm also not the guy who goes balls to the wall trying to keep up. I've seen/heard about that happening way too many times. Anymore, for group rides, we will just get ahold of each other via PM or phone calls to set up group rides.
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06-10-2009, 11:09 AM | #13 | |
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One of the most naturally talented riders I know is a big mouth. He won't necessarily brag about his "skills" perse but he is definitely not short on confidence and doesn't mind tell you that he'll teach you a thing or two. |
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06-10-2009, 11:10 AM | #14 |
Letzroll
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Norman area, NC
Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6
Posts: 5,265
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I'll be the first to admit...I'm a car guy that also happens to like bikes.
I drive better than I ride. I am a good all around street rider...I have quite a bit of experience BUT I'm only so so in the twisties and I admit it. When it comes to cars I've had training and have done track days...I even drive for a living. I've driven supercharged Vettes... Mustangs...Vipers...Porsche 911 Turbos and non turbos...Mercedes AMG this and that top of the line BMW's...Aston Martin's...and the list goes on. I've never done a track day on a bike. I've ridden enough that I have NO problem riding or controlling my R1 but again when it gets twisty....I'm mid pack or a little further back usually. I actually like riding near the rear of groups because I know I've got common sense and know how to survive but I don't trust other riders unless I know them. Ok I'm selling my bikes and sticking with fast cars and boats. BS !!!! |
06-10-2009, 11:14 AM | #15 | |
Sham WOW
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ATX
Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098
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I know I'm not a fast rider. I have a "fast" bike, but I know I will never be good enough to use it to it's full potential, and I'm ok with that. I don't ride to be fast.. I ride because riding makes me happy. Although I will admit it's nice when people have complimented me.. but I'm also happy to hear constructive criticism so that I can improve.
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Photography "The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible." - Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss |
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06-10-2009, 11:16 AM | #16 |
WERA White Plate
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
Posts: 2,448
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My ultimate goal when riding is to have fun and enjoy the road, but a close second is to continue to become a better rider.
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06-10-2009, 11:18 AM | #17 |
WSB Champion
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
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When I think about it, my riding skills are about the only thing i'm not cocky about.
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06-10-2009, 12:52 PM | #18 |
Moto GP Star
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06-10-2009, 01:11 PM | #19 |
Vrooom
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: 06 ZX6R
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06-10-2009, 01:12 PM | #20 |
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