New biker question
- RideYourRide
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I'm with the two above me. Don't think about it, don't worry about it. The bike isn't gonna fall over suddenly no are you going to go back in time at 53 mph. Point it down some straight clear road and screw that "person of questionable DNA" wide open, give it three or four gears or so and you'll be going pretty good and won't have had time to think about the deathly 53 mph. After a few tries your brain will start to get used to things and you'll get over it.
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You got to remember that it will be noisy, and noise is OK. You are not removed from the engine and wind noise like with a car, nor are you distanced from engine vibrations as much. Don't worry about hurting things by using to much throttle (unless you're still in your break-in period). Your engine makes most of its power between 5000 and 6500 rpm. I find it helps to use earplugs, they keep you from getting as distracted by wind and engine noise.
According to Wikipedia:
Peak Power 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Peak torque 44 lbf·ft (60 N·m) @ 5000 rpm
According to Wikipedia:
Peak Power 50 bhp (37 kW) @ 6500 rpm
Peak torque 44 lbf·ft (60 N·m) @ 5000 rpm
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Re: New biker question
You've ridden before and you ask such a dumb question? Nothing has changed since the last time you rode unless you has a foot throttle on your last bike.J. W. wrote:Hi:
I recently returned to riding after about 35 years. I took the MSF course in February and got my bike in the same month. I purchased a BMW 650 GS based on the size recommedations I found on this site and after researching that make of bike. I need suggestions on ways to maintain a constant speed and increasing my speed while riding. I know I am real cautious my top speed is around 53 MPH. Thanks for any help

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- RideYourRide
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Re: New biker question
All this from a guy who just dropped his bike last week I believe I read.Bubba wrote:You've ridden before and you ask such a dumb question? Nothing has changed since the last time you rode unless you has a foot throttle on your last bike.
When you are flawless you can run your mouth. Until then take your redneck "O Ring" back to the hills if you have nothing constructive to say. This is the new bikers section. People come here to ask questions so they don't have to listen to bullshit like yours, so why don't we try to maintain that supportive attidue instead of constantly trying to tear people down?
gosh that "poo poo" makes me mad.
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Re: New biker question
Bubba- What the heck? How do you get off with the superior attitude? The guy came looking for help. How is this helpful?Bubba wrote:You've ridden before and you ask such a dumb question? Nothing has changed since the last time you rode unless you has a foot throttle on your last bike.J. W. wrote:I need suggestions on ways to maintain a constant speed and increasing my speed while riding. I know I am real cautious my top speed is around 53 MPH. Thanks for any help
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2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
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Re: New biker question
You and me both, bro..RideYourRide wrote:gosh that "poo poo" makes me mad.
2003 Triumph Trophy 1200
2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
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To the OP- lots of on-target comments above. It's good to remember that the faster the bike goes, the more powerful the gyroscopic forces generated that keep the bike fundamentally stable and upright (although it will hop and skip around on bumps, it's not going to go down....)
IMO unintended control inputs are the biggest factor in an "out of control" feeling at speed. They are real subtle. Did I mention how subtle they are? At first you will swear you're not making any unintended steering motions, but I'll bet you are - everyone (including me) does it! Grip the tank with your legs and relax everything from the waist up. Relaxed now? Relax it some more.... the bike's not going to fall over. The difference between being totally relaxed and 90% relaxed is critical to preventing unintended control inputs. Preventing unintended inputs is in turn critical to the bike feeling stable when hitting bumps, pavement irregularities, etc, at 80+ mph.
IMO unintended control inputs are the biggest factor in an "out of control" feeling at speed. They are real subtle. Did I mention how subtle they are? At first you will swear you're not making any unintended steering motions, but I'll bet you are - everyone (including me) does it! Grip the tank with your legs and relax everything from the waist up. Relaxed now? Relax it some more.... the bike's not going to fall over. The difference between being totally relaxed and 90% relaxed is critical to preventing unintended control inputs. Preventing unintended inputs is in turn critical to the bike feeling stable when hitting bumps, pavement irregularities, etc, at 80+ mph.
2003 Triumph Trophy 1200
2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
Re: New biker question
You have read this guys posts before. . .right. . .o_0jstark47 wrote:Bubba- What the heck? How do you get off with the superior attitude? The guy came looking for help. How is this helpful?Bubba wrote:You've ridden before and you ask such a dumb question? Nothing has changed since the last time you rode unless you has a foot throttle on your last bike.J. W. wrote:I need suggestions on ways to maintain a constant speed and increasing my speed while riding. I know I am real cautious my top speed is around 53 MPH. Thanks for any help
I think I was experiencing this. When I increased speed, it felt like the bike was moving subtlely back and forth.Preventing unintended inputs is in turn critical to the bike feeling stable when hitting bumps, pavement irregularities, etc, at 80+ mph.
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Ditto.Bachstrad37 wrote:Keep your throttle wrist low. That'll minimize rider excessive input.
I"m sure this violates some MSF rule or something but one way to keep your throttle hand steady is to lightly grip the throttle with your two outside fingers and rest your middle and index finger on the brake.
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