Total Motorcycle Community Forums

VermilionX wrote:

< I Fly > wrote: I did mention my miles!
Not to mention all the nasty conditions I've dealt with.

I'd say I'm probably more skilled than a lot of riders who have been doing it a year, but only do it recreationally.
I have a lot of improvement left to gain and every time I go out and ride it still feels like I'm picking up major skills, but I know that I have come a long way.

why are you even asking if you're so sure of yourself?

just go out and buy a literbike already.

Just because I am sure of myself doesn't mean there's not something I'm missing.
I do have plans to buy a liter bike but maybe I will wring my current bike out for one more month, just absolutely be stupid on it and see to what limits I can bring it, and that way when I mount the 2007 R1 I have my heart set on I will be ready to properly apply all the power it dishes out.

< I Fly > wrote: and that way when I mount the 2007 R1 I have my heart set on I will be ready to properly apply all the power it dishes out.

that's too optimistic but who knows? maybe you're a prodigy.

either way good luck.

oh and im sure you'll get more drunk girls w/ that hot new R1.

hey verm, you managed not to wrap yourself around a guard rail....

NorthernPete wrote:hey verm, you managed not to wrap yourself around a guard rail....

hey no fair! that was a common rider error regardless of bike size.

decreasing radius turn + loose gravel + inexperience = crash.

that's pretty common for new riders to make a mistake on regardless of the bike size.

definately.... but it seems kinda funny hearing you say that is all.....

Liked your ride video BTW.

Vermin, myself, and my friend have all had some unpleasant experiences with gravel... I hate gravel.

Actually I don't even know if my next bike will be a supersport.

I'm trying to choose between a liter class supersport, the Triumph 675, a supermoto bike, or a Honda Interceptor.

It's WIDE open right now.

< I Fly > wrote: Just because I am sure of myself doesn't mean there's not something I'm missing.

And moving up to a bigger bike will help you learn the stuff your missing? Sounds a little back asswards to me. Overall, if you're really wanting to be the best rider you can, evaluate what it is you're weak in. Then work on it.

You can teach an old dog new tricks, but it sure it is easier in the long run to make it a routine when theyre still a puppy.

Or like shooting a .22lr vs a .45. It is cake shooting a .22lr and best to learn shooting technique with. You dont have the big recoil and report, which for a newbie, are the two big factors in controlling flinch.

Anyhow, if you want the bigger bike, go for it. But in the long run, you'll still be short on whatever it was you were short on in the first place.

I think the most important improvement Verm has made, is his attitude about starting out on a litre bike. Sure he says it can be done, but more and more, his posts are leaning away from that point of view.


Who said education doesn't work...

< I Fly > wrote:Vermin, myself, and my friend have all had some unpleasant experiences with gravel... I hate gravel.

Actually I don't even know if my next bike will be a supersport.

I'm trying to choose between a liter class supersport, the Triumph 675, a supermoto bike, or a Honda Interceptor.

It's WIDE open right now.

if you're tall enough, i suggest a supermotard.

MAN! those things can drift.

fly, have you checked out the new Ducati 695? they are pretty sexy.

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/my2006/duca ... me=M695-06