anybody ride a bike?

huff442 · 05-30-2010, 09:00 AM

Everything said above is absolutely correct. Buy the best riding gear you can afford. I've ridden with Icon leather jackets and Aria or Shoei helmets. Two years ago I slid out in a corner (sand) and then high sided my ZX-12R at near 100mph. I was wearing all my gear; helmet, boots, jacket, gloves. I broke my wrist, but otherwise walked away. I still wear the same jacket, even on my Harley.

Make sure to buy a jacket that has cooling vents in it. If your too hot in the summer, then you won't wear it.

Plan on wearing something other than leather in the winter. Leather makes you feel much colder in the winter. Look at some of the touring jackets. They have removable liners to keep you warm while blocking the cold winter air.

Good Luck!

370Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by soCo

Thanks for the tips, and yeah I'm taking the MSF.

Why does leather suck in the winter? I thought it would keep you cooler.

And you have some awesome bikes!

MSF saves lives. Track time is also something to consider.

Your comment on leather is self-explanatory. Leather is very porous, sucks when it's cold.

on the bikes compliment. I am down to one, sold the MV awhile back (miss that beast!)

370Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by XBadgerX

Make sure the helmet fits your head!! Don't buy a helmet just because it looks nice, and don't skimp out on your helmet.

And by "fit", we mean it should be snug! Not tight, but snug. A loose helmet is not much better than no helmet at all.

370Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I took a header into an embankment at over 90+mph with my Shoei X-11 and survived not only that but the helmet came out perfectly un-hurt minus a few light scratches!!!

That helmet needs to be replaced.

370Zsteve · 05-30-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by soCo

I would think people would have trouble seeing me at night, at first I did want colors to match my bike

My black mesh jacket has reflective piping. My white helmet (highly recommended for hot weather) has a reflective adhesive strip I added to the back. My boots have reflective strips on them.

bullitt5897 · 05-30-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

That helmet needs to be replaced.

The helmet has already went through inspection and passed with flying colors.

Any time you wreck make sure you get your helmet inspected

soCo · 06-05-2010, 06:49 PM

started the msf course today.

driving a kawasaki eliminator!!! (yeah, i'm that badass...)
the bike is super small.

learned a lot so far, second class is tomorrow.
cant believe i didn't get into this earlier.

PapoZalsa · 06-07-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

Dont let your ego control the bike. People tried to tell me i was making a bad choice by getting a 08 ZX6R as my first bike with only the safety course and thats it. Been over a year now and my bike has never been dropped by me...by that i mean my gf smashed our Z into the bike by accident but thats another story. As long as you keep your ego under control and dont act retarded, you will be fine and of course watch out for other drivers.

You still have the GF?

douglaslperry · 06-07-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 510z

Those bikes are amazing. but i hope you removed the afterbirth hanging out the back once you got it home.

I'm working on it.

molamann · 06-07-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

The helmet has already went through inspection and passed with flying colors.

Any time you wreck make sure you get your helmet inspected

I thought it costs up to several hundred dollars to properly test a crashed helmet? Just isn't worth it imo.

molamann · 06-07-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soCo

started the msf course today.

driving a kawasaki eliminator!!! (yeah, i'm that badass...)
the bike is super small.

learned a lot so far, second class is tomorrow.
cant believe i didn't get into this earlier.

MSF was a freakin blast, my MSF was consisted of 1/2 day worth of class and 1 1/2 days worth of riding. Have fun but don't take the bikes too lightly, one of the guy in my class was hauled off in an ambulance.

bullitt5897 · 06-08-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

I thought it costs up to several hundred dollars to properly test a crashed helmet? Just isn't worth it imo.

Luckily Shoei was at the track and they test our helmets for free if we wreck during the weekend. As long as the foam in the helmet is not cracked and/or compressed the helmet is fine. This is assuming the helmet is fine on the outside.

soCo · 06-08-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

MSF was a freakin blast, my MSF was consisted of 1/2 day worth of class and 1 1/2 days worth of riding. Have fun but don't take the bikes too lightly, one of the guy in my class was hauled off in an ambulance.

Yeah, mine is a little longer but it's okay.

I was in class last Weds, and will be in class again this Weds - and taking the written exam

I was on the course Sat and Sun, and will be on the course again next Sat and Sun - sunday will be the riding test.

yellowZ · 06-08-2010, 04:26 PM

Take care to recognize that the first 6 months to a year that bike is going to be way more than you can honestly handle. I'd recommend less motor. Be safe, a motorcycle will kill you quickly whereas a car will do much to protect you when things get out of hand.

Good job on the MSF course - that's a good impartial way to learn.

I'd not buy black - that'll be way too hot, despite how good it looks. I buy silver, grey and white gear.

Here are some photos from my motorcycle trip to Red National Park from San Francisco.

Kevins bike.jpg

Bike Rear.jpg

Switchback w- Bike.jpg

06-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
yellowZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 77 Drives: Nissan 370Z - Yellow Rep Power: 16	Take care to recognize that the first 6 months to a year that bike is going to be way more than you can honestly handle. I'd recommend less motor. Be safe, a motorcycle will kill you quickly whereas a car will do much to protect you when things get out of hand. Good job on the MSF course - that's a good impartial way to learn. I'd not buy black - that'll be way too hot, despite how good it looks. I buy silver, grey and white gear. Here are some photos from my motorcycle trip to Red National Park from San Francisco. Kevins bike.jpg Bike Rear.jpg Switchback w- Bike.jpg Last edited by yellowZ; 06-08-2010 at 04:29 PM.

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05-30-2010, 09:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
huff442 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Age: 54 Posts: 309 Drives: 09 370Z 6mt Tour/Spt Rep Power: 16	Everything said above is absolutely correct. Buy the best riding gear you can afford. I've ridden with Icon leather jackets and Aria or Shoei helmets. Two years ago I slid out in a corner (sand) and then high sided my ZX-12R at near 100mph. I was wearing all my gear; helmet, boots, jacket, gloves. I broke my wrist, but otherwise walked away. I still wear the same jacket, even on my Harley. Make sure to buy a jacket that has cooling vents in it. If your too hot in the summer, then you won't wear it. Plan on wearing something other than leather in the winter. Leather makes you feel much colder in the winter. Look at some of the touring jackets. They have removable liners to keep you warm while blocking the cold winter air. Good Luck!

06-05-2010, 06:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
soCo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Age: 37 Posts: 146 Drives: 370z soon hopefully Rep Power: 15	started the msf course today. driving a kawasaki eliminator!!! (yeah, i'm that badass...) the bike is super small. learned a lot so far, second class is tomorrow. cant believe i didn't get into this earlier.