Essential Any motorcycle riders here? (Official Motorcycle Thread)

[Ezekiel 25:17]

thanks to the advice from the brehs @maxamusa @Ezekiel 25:17 @987654321 i've picked out my first bike... an 1199 which i impulse bought this weekend it's gonna be interesting learning to ride on smth with more power than all my miatas

I wouldn't have told you to buy this. Too much power and too expensive to maintain. People say it's all about throttle control, but I don't believe that. You need to learn to brake, when to apply throttle, how much throttle, shift gears, etc. One fuk up might scare you enough to never ride again.

 

[east]

I wouldn't have told you to buy this. Too much power and too expensive to maintain. People say it's all about throttle control, but I don't believe that. You need to learn to brake, when to apply throttle, how much throttle, shift gears, etc. One fuk up might scare you enough to never ride again.

i'm p sure u told me to get a ninja 300, i never said i'd listen to y'all advice tho

what can i say, i've always wanted a ducati since i saw trinity ride one, just never seen a 996 for sale locally so this one will do

i see really clean examples are fetching crazy money

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[Ezekiel 25:17]

i'm p sure u told me to get a ninja 300, i never said i'd listen to y'all advice tho

what can i say, i've always wanted a ducati since i saw trinity ride one, just never seen a 996 for sale locally so this one will do

i see really clean examples are fetching crazy money

1-Mile 2000 Ducati 996SPS

Bid for the chance to own a 1-Mile 2000 Ducati 996SPS at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #144,050.

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Just take your time breh.

Yeah that Trinity scene definitely got me wanting a Ducati.

 

[bzb]

brehs on bikes. been watching the thread and a long time rider myself. mostly weekends now. naked sportsters are my thing. last two bikes fz6, xrs700 swapping out soon. that said, with the new season in swing i was telling my new rider neighbor the below wall of text. need to remind myself as much as the next breh/brehette...

i avoid riding if rain is on the way. everyone's braking and tires and judgement are worse in the rain...

dont drink and ride...

work on low speed maneuvers. every season even if in a parking lot by yourself. lean forward for better balance...

use your turn signals. good habit even if no one sees you. remember to turn the signals off...

ride defensively like no one sees you-sometimes that means you have to be assertive with where you want to be on the road...

don't linger in a blindspot. easy way for someone to not see you and turn into you...

not mandatory, but i think opening up the exhaust to make it slightly louder than stock helps. can't see you but might hear you...

wear ear plugs. can still hear enough even with bluetooth speakers or earbuds. protect your hearing. wind noise alone can cause fatigue or damage hearing...

look where you want to go. turn your head and look. target fixation is a thing and you will go where you look...

practice panic braking. need to know your bike's limits or how abs works if you got it...

do all your braking before the turn...

if you have to brake in a turn then ease into it and don't grab. let the suspension compress so you still have control while leaning and braking...

watch out for intersections and slowing traffic. slow down and cover the brake. turning cars will not see you. watch for them...

take msf brc and brc2 courses if you're new. helps a lot...

take riding course yearly or every other year if you're experienced and you can swing the time. a local msf group in my area has advanced rider course where you bring your own bike and do a half day of riding skills...

don't outride your skills. meaning dont go too fast on the hwy or in the twisties. no one will judge you. having safe fun is fun...

wear gear!!! at minimum helmet, jacket, gloves, bike specific shoes or boots. riding jeans or pants to complete the cipher...

tldr..practice, wear gear, have safe fun 🏍

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

brehs on bikes. been watching the thread and a long time rider myself. mostly weekends now. naked sportsters are my thing. last two bikes fz6, xrs700 swapping out soon. that said, with the new season in swing i was telling my new rider neighbor the below wall of text. need to remind myself as much as the next breh/brehette...

i avoid riding if rain is on the way. everyone's braking and tires and judgement are worse in the rain...

dont drink and ride...

work on low speed maneuvers. every season even if in a parking lot by yourself. lean forward for better balance...

use your turn signals. good habit even if no one sees you. remember to turn the signals off...

ride defensively like no one sees you-sometimes that means you have to be assertive with where you want to be on the road...

don't linger in a blindspot. easy way for someone to not see you and turn into you...

not mandatory, but i think opening up the exhaust to make it slightly louder than stock helps. can't see you but might hear you...

wear ear plugs. can still hear enough even with bluetooth speakers or earbuds. protect your hearing. wind noise alone can cause fatigue or damage hearing...

look where you want to go. turn your head and look. target fixation is a thing and you will go where you look...

practice panic braking. need to know your bike's limits or how abs works if you got it...

do all your braking before the turn...

if you have to brake in a turn then ease into it and don't grab. let the suspension compress so you still have control while leaning and braking...

watch out for intersections and slowing traffic. slow down and cover the brake. turning cars will not see you. watch for them...

take msf brc and brc2 courses if you're new. helps a lot...

take riding course yearly or every other year if you're experienced and you can swing the time. a local msf group in my area has advanced rider course where you bring your own bike and do a half day of riding skills...

don't outride your skills. meaning dont go too fast on the hwy or in the twisties. no one will judge you. having safe fun is fun...

wear gear!!! at minimum helmet, jacket, gloves, bike specific shoes or boots. riding jeans or pants to complete the cipher...

tldr..practice, wear gear, have safe fun 🏍

I took the msf course years ago, probably going to take it again


this video is a great video. I dont think riders really understand the dangers of intersections and driveways.

https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/s/mFd4aWaBIm

 

[bzb]

I took the msf course years ago, probably going to take it again


this video is a great video. I dont think riders really understand the dangers of intersections and driveways.

https://www.reddit.com/r/motorcycles/s/mFd4aWaBIm

intersections are one of the most dangerous areas for riders. that video showcased a lot of dummies flying through or not paying attn.

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

intersections are one of the most dangerous areas for riders. that video showcased a lot of dummies flying through or not paying attn.

Yeah it's WILD how so many rides are nonchalant. Most I've seen so far don't even wear gear either unless their hoodies have built in armor.

I think brehs should also look into getting an airbag vest.

 

[maxamusa]

brehs on bikes. been watching the thread and a long time rider myself. mostly weekends now. naked sportsters are my thing. last two bikes fz6, xrs700 swapping out soon. that said, with the new season in swing i was telling my new rider neighbor the below wall of text. need to remind myself as much as the next breh/brehette...

i avoid riding if rain is on the way. everyone's braking and tires and judgement are worse in the rain...

dont drink and ride...

work on low speed maneuvers. every season even if in a parking lot by yourself. lean forward for better balance...

use your turn signals. good habit even if no one sees you. remember to turn the signals off...

ride defensively like no one sees you-sometimes that means you have to be assertive with where you want to be on the road...

don't linger in a blindspot. easy way for someone to not see you and turn into you...

not mandatory, but i think opening up the exhaust to make it slightly louder than stock helps. can't see you but might hear you...

wear ear plugs. can still hear enough even with bluetooth speakers or earbuds. protect your hearing. wind noise alone can cause fatigue or damage hearing...

look where you want to go. turn your head and look. target fixation is a thing and you will go where you look...

practice panic braking. need to know your bike's limits or how abs works if you got it...

do all your braking before the turn...

if you have to brake in a turn then ease into it and don't grab. let the suspension compress so you still have control while leaning and braking...

watch out for intersections and slowing traffic. slow down and cover the brake. turning cars will not see you. watch for them...

take msf brc and brc2 courses if you're new. helps a lot...

take riding course yearly or every other year if you're experienced and you can swing the time. a local msf group in my area has advanced rider course where you bring your own bike and do a half day of riding skills...

don't outride your skills. meaning dont go too fast on the hwy or in the twisties. no one will judge you. having safe fun is fun...

wear gear!!! at minimum helmet, jacket, gloves, bike specific shoes or boots. riding jeans or pants to complete the cipher...

tldr..practice, wear gear, have safe fun 🏍

 

[kevm3]

I wouldn't have told you to buy this. Too much power and too expensive to maintain. People say it's all about throttle control, but I don't believe that. You need to learn to brake, when to apply throttle, how much throttle, shift gears, etc. One fuk up might scare you enough to never ride again.

Exactly. Riding a motorcycle is way different than driving a car. Big, powerful bikes will be less fun than 660 and below for beginners since their whole time will be spent babying the throttle and they will be much more timid in leaning the bike over. I got a ninja 500 after the 660 and it has been great for learning. You are forced to learn to shift gears and lighter, more nimble bikes are much easier to turn.

Liter bikes are faster than most vehicles on the road and the sensation of speed is much greater on a motorcycle. He can keep that bike but get a 400cc to practice on for a year

 

[maxamusa]

SUMMER IS IN FULL EFFECT BREHS

 

[BandOfGypsys]

Would love me a Cafe racer, hopefully next summer.

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

Anybody got yellow auxiliary lights on their bike?

Thinking of buying some for more visibility