Man, I took a great ride today, even though it only lasted a few minutes.

Right as you are getting into Boulder coming in from 36, there is a road called Baseline that heads west. Lots of 10 - 15mph switch backs and S turns. I had so much fun riding it today.

I need to ride it some more so I can get better entry speed, but I was spinning the rear a bit coming out of some of the S tuns. The ride was so much fun. My legs hurt.

Kenton

 

Be careful because it sounds like you have no idea what you're doing

 

hahaha

 

Good times

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RebornGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful because it sounds like you have no idea what you're doing </TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed, But the only way to improve is to practice

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RebornGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful because it sounds like you have no idea what you're doing </TD></TR></TABLE>
^^^^^^That's funny.

Be careful with that spinning of the rear..........sounds like your on your way to a hi side.

 

Yeah that sounds like exactly what I did.

 

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Agreed, But the only way to improve is to practice </TD></TR></TABLE>

How can you practice something that you don't know how to do properly?

Motorcycling is extremely counter intuitive and just practicing usually leads to wrapping yourself around something fun like a tree.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by theSYNDICATE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah that sounds like exactly what I did.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought you said you lowsided? Either way, a crash is a crash and hi siding or low siding is not fun

 

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I thought you said you lowsided? Either way, a crash is a crash and hi siding or low siding is not fun </TD></TR></TABLE>

You can low side from too much throttle when your leaned over.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RebornGSR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Be careful because it sounds like you have no idea what you're doing </TD></TR></TABLE>

I know what I am doing, and what I am doing wrong. I am giving it too much throttle on exit. It isn't coming on super strong, but I can feel it coming out. I am no where close to highsiding with the amount of sliding it is doing.

And it is true, it takes practice. I am sure you are one of the best riders out there, but you didn't start that way. I am well aware of the risks involved with riding and riding hard. I am just willing to accept those risks to have fun doing what I like.

 

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You can low side from too much throttle when your leaned over.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I started to highside, caught it, couldn't straighten it out, then flew over the handle bars when the bike hit the dirt, I think my bike just leaned over at that point.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know what I am doing, and what I am doing wrong. I am giving it too much throttle on exit. It isn't coming on super strong, but I can feel it coming out. I am no where close to highsiding with the amount of sliding it is doing.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You will be singing a different tune if you hit a patch of dirt/gravel/rough-road while spinning the rear.

Too much throttle on the exit means you did not pick the right line and are attempting to make up for the loss time with greater throttle application.

 

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You will be singing a different tune if you hit a patch of dirt/gravel/rough-road while spinning the rear.

Too much throttle on the exit means you did not pick the right line and are attempting to make up for the loss time with greater throttle application.</TD></TR></TABLE>

That is why I ride the road at a slow pace, ride it back the other way, and then get back on it to have fun.

Also, this isn't about making good time. I am not trying to make any time up. I am just out having run riding.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That is why I ride the road at a slow pace, ride it back the other way, and then get back on it to have fun.

Also, this isn't about making good time. I am not trying to make any time up. I am just out having run riding. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You misread my post (or maybe I didn't type it correctly to get my meaning across). I was not referring to making time during a trip. I was referring to selecting the wrong line and attempting to recover by twisting the throttle harder.

Unless you are naturally gifted with motorcycles, there is no need to be practicing spinning up the rear. No race schools teach "how do I spin up the rear." The only advantages are that it might help keep the rear tire cooler (as with McCoy in Faster) and it looks good. But a cast doesn't look good, and it prevents you from riding.

Take it easy out there.

 

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How can you practice something that you don't know how to do properly?

Motorcycling is extremely counter intuitive and just practicing usually leads to wrapping yourself around something fun like a tree.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think you need to look up the meaning of the word practice. If what you are saying is true, then after reading "twist of the wrist" (for example) we would all be GP stars, simply b/c we understand what to do. Sorry but it does take practice to perfect all these skills.

 

i think what everyone is trying to say is that you should be careful on the street. spinning the rear and learning to control it is great. the better control you can have over your bike in all types of situations, the better.

However, spinning the rear on the street may not be the wisest choice! imagine yourself highsiding into a parked car or a brick wall. it's not going to be pleasant.

i know it's hard to practice restraint when it's so exciting. just be careful. you may live to not regret it.

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And it is true, it takes practice. I am sure you are one of the best riders out there, but you didn't start that way. I am well aware of the risks involved with riding and riding hard. I am just willing to accept those risks to have fun doing what I like.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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i know it's hard to practice restraint when it's so exciting. just be careful. you may live to not regret it.

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Exactly why I am thinking of selling the bike. I have "too much fun" sometimes. You are totaly right, spinning the rear coming of a turn on the street is not smart. I think that maybe just doing track days and that is all may be in my future. Or no riding all together.

 

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I think you need to look up the meaning of the word practice. If what you are saying is true, then after reading "twist of the wrist" (for example) we would all be GP stars, simply b/c we understand what to do. Sorry but it does take practice to perfect all these skills. </TD></TR></TABLE>

No amount of travel down the wrong road leads to the right place...I think that is what he is trying to say.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by backlash &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I thought you said you lowsided? Either way, a crash is a crash and hi siding or low siding is not fun </TD></TR></TABLE>I would say lowsiding is more fun than high siding.

 

spinning the rear huh... like to see that one

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2.2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Man, I took a great ride today, even though it only lasted a few minutes.

Right as you are getting into Boulder coming in from 36, there is a road called Baseline that heads west. Lots of 10 - 15mph switch backs and S turns. I had so much fun riding it today.

I need to ride it some more so I can get better entry speed, but I was spinning the rear a bit coming out of some of the S tuns. The ride was so much fun. My legs hurt.

Kenton</TD></TR></TABLE>

The mountains roads should be getting sand free here pretty soon, you'll have a blast up there this summer. Head your *** up to Mt. Evans early on a weekday sometime if you can. Theres some pretty crazy roads up in the rockys.