[speedrushrr]

So yeah im not new to the riding ive been riding since i was 5 now 22 so i have so time under my belt but I am new to the street stuff so please i own a CBR1000RR so any advice im not into doing stupid stuff on the roads but like the track

[.OrgOwner]

Firstly welcome to fireblades. Is the CBR your first road bike? This thread has some good advice Basic Riding Errors

[Grover130]

Hi - While street riding, always know where you are and what is around you. Expect the unexpected.

[speedrushrr]

Wow hey thanks for taking me in and you know, im really eatting this up right now Yes the 08 Liter is my first bike that i own but i grew up riding outher peopls 600s and more, and Expext the Unexpetd, i hear you on that Hey im all ears for any to all the Advice any one want to give, and Thank you again

[FTP_929]

Congrats on your bike man,i'm 21 and i have a 929 (forth bike) you have been riding WAY longer then me but i have 3 years road experience,i couldn't put it in better terms then what these guys said. But to add to it..

-(Aside From) Expect the unexpected

-Just because a driver makes eye contact,doesn't mean hes going to let you yield/turn/change langes/let you pass,etc

-(Honestly) you really have to ride like everybody is trying to kill you

-if you DO go fast,try not to do it near cars or anywhere busy

-remember if you're behind a big vehicle and you can't see there mirrors,they can't see you...this really only implies to vehicles with no back windows..like big vans or semis BUT GOOD TO KNOW!

-On interstate..it never fails..somebody will always try to race you..TRY not to give in...its actually better to shake your head at them then they feel like crap lol

-Most or all states allow you to ride in the HOV lane on the interstate,its best to ride in that lane OR the far right,you're kind of screwed in any other lane

This is just from experience..i hope i didn't miss anything?

oh and,ladies will love you no matter how you look!

[speedrushrr]

Sweet, Wow im Stoked now, alot of my friends told me the same thing but thay dident go too far into detali with me, thanks bro, so tell me any one have any advice on setting up the bike, its bone stock right now and i know on dirtbikes that just dont last so im all ears

[FB1000inPA]

Take a MSF BRC.

[speedrushrr]

Yeah I already compleated it with flying colors, its the only way i would be able to ride on post, no i have been riding a while and the corse did offer me afew key things to work on, but for the most part it was a refresher and i ACED the test both parts, What all shoul i look out for i know cars dont pay attention and bigtrucks also dont care but i mean , are people gonna be giving me problems or are, should i worry about my bike being stolen when i got out to eat, things like that plus im looking to make a few upgrades mabye a slip on well behalf the new 08 has the gp stile exhust but u know things along that matter

[FB1000inPA]

Then step it up a level and take the ERC with your own bike. You will be surprised what you learn about yourself and the your bike during that course.

[speedrushrr]

Yeah Im thinking about it, but the hard thing is,, is the time at witch the class is going on im gonna be on leave while the next is going on but thank you any thing else im really taking this all in thanks

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by speedrushrr

Yeah I already compleated it with flying colors, its the only way i would be able to ride on post, no i have been riding a while and the corse did offer me afew key things to work on, but for the most part it was a refresher and i ACED the test both parts, What all shoul i look out for i know cars dont pay attention and bigtrucks also dont care but i mean , are people gonna be giving me problems or are, should i worry about my bike being stolen when i got out to eat, things like that plus im looking to make a few upgrades mabye a slip on well behalf the new 08 has the gp stile exhust but u know things along that matter

as far as going out to eat you should be okay,i'm paranoid about that too,just PLZ PLZ PLZ do not park your bike in your drive way,if you have a deck park it on that

as far as people giving you problems you should be fine,but alot of people you pass they pretty much always say "yo dawg do a wheelie!" ..thats just the biggest annoyance.. lol,do you drill in Charlston SC?

[speedrushrr]

No Not a Drill Im stationed up in WA right now But my home home is SC and im about to be home, my plan is to go to MMI as soon as i get out of the army, cant wate and thanks bro, do you have advice on what kind of locks to get or any thing on that matter

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by speedrushrr

No Not a Drill Im stationed up in WA right now But my home home is SC and im about to be home, my plan is to go to MMI as soon as i get out of the army, cant wate and thanks bro, do you have advice on what kind of locks to get or any thing on that matter

i haven't used any locks in particular but i searched this for you
California Immobilizer
looks pretty badass actually,i would say use that,lock your steering,and get a tarp but keep in mind people can still lift your bike up and throw it in a truck.

Go ahead and add me on your friends list if you want man.

[Wurn]

If theres one piece of advice i give to anyone that wants to ride a bike on the road.

EVERY CAR DRIVER OUT THERE WANTS TO RUN YOU OVER!

always keep that in mind man and you'll be safe for yrs.

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by Wurn

If theres one piece of advice i give to anyone that wants to ride a bike on the road.

EVERY CAR DRIVER OUT THERE WANTS TO RUN YOU OVER!

always keep that in mind man and you'll be safe for yrs.

EXACTLY..it may sound stupid but its true...its cause they're all jealous of us
for example today..i was on I-95 and a Fvcking SEMI started drifting over to my lane!! i had to SUPER PUNCH IT ..speed actually saved my life today..weird

[Platinum929]

Originally Posted by FTP_929

EXACTLY..it may sound stupid but its true...its cause they're all jealous of us
for example today..i was on I-95 and a Fvcking SEMI started drifting over to my lane!! i had to SUPER PUNCH IT ..speed actually saved my life today..weird

I guess you think the person driving the SEMI was trying to hurt you, or run over you. That's real intelligent.....Not really. Did you ever think that maybe YOU were in that persons blind spot? I doubt it, we never do, it's all about you, and everyone is out to get YOU! Now I don't mean YOU specifically, but YOU will be used for every motorcyclist that doesn't take responsibility for THEIR actions. What did you do to help create the situation of almost getting hit? I've never understood what it is that would make people want to ride next to a big truck. You ever seen one of these things blow a tire? I wonder what kind of lawsuit that person or his company or both would be subjected to in the event a tire would've blown and the tire carcass collected you and your bike. Not a pretty site!!! Think about it. I'm not coming down on you, or calling you out, by no means, I own five Semi's and while your out enjoying your ride, these type of people are out trying to feed their families, not end your life or make your day worse. They just want to get to where they have to go as fast as they can, so they can do it all over again..........Sorry for getting off topic, sue me...........I'm sure it's coming...
Late.

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by Platinum929

I guess you think the person driving the SEMI was trying to hurt you, or run over you. That's real intelligent.....Not really. Did you ever think that maybe YOU were in that persons blind spot? I doubt it, we never do, it's all about you, and everyone is out to get YOU! Now I don't mean YOU specifically, but YOU will be used for every motorcyclist that doesn't take responsibility for THEIR actions. What did you do to help create the situation of almost getting hit? I've never understood what it is that would make people want to ride next to a big truck. You ever seen one of these things blow a tire? I wonder what kind of lawsuit that person or his company or both would be subjected to in the event a tire would've blown and the tire carcass collected you and your bike. Not a pretty site!!! Think about it. I'm not coming down on you, or calling you out, by no means, I own five Semi's and while your out enjoying your ride, these type of people are out trying to feed their families, not end your life or make your day worse. They just want to get to where they have to go as fast as they can, so they can do it all over again..........Sorry for getting off topic, sue me...........I'm sure it's coming...
Late.

Yeah i helped create the situation by riding in the same lane for about 10 minutes,i wasn't in his blind spot and slowing down wasn't an option because i was being tail gated and i had a car to the right of me as well.
and trying to feed their families or not doesn't give them any right to drive like sh*t,im sure every bad driver is on their way to work and back to try and feed their families as well and not trying to kill people on motorcycles so whats the difference?

[Platinum929]

Originally Posted by FTP_929

Yeah i helped create the situation by riding in the same lane for about 10 minutes,i wasn't in his blind spot and slowing down wasn't an option because i was being tail gated and i had a car to the right of me as well.
and trying to feed their families or not doesn't give them any right to drive like sh*t,im sure every bad driver is on their way to work and back to try and feed their families as well and not trying to kill people on motorcycles so whats the difference?

I can't believe that's actually a question as to what's the difference, or whatever you said. I wasn't there and in your initial STORY you didn't say anything about being tailgated!!!! So let me get this straight, you can't slow down because your being tailgated???? Are you actually gonna stand by that statement,'cause you sound as if the person in the car was driving his car as well as your bike. He's behind you and controlling the speed you drive, go figure. How do you know you wasn't in his blind spot?? I'm just curious, 'cause you seem to be the best driver in America, when the blind spot continues to change as traffic conditions change. Like I said I wasn't there and I'm not gonna make this more than what it is, I'll just give you some helpful advice. If you don't want to be run over by a big truck, accident or not, STAY AWAY FROM BIG TRUCKS, I'm sure your 929 or whatever you ride will go faster than the big truck. Take it for what it's worth or don't. Good luck to you guy, let us know how it works out for you........Peace.

[speedrushrr]

Ok Ok Simmer Down Now, Ok real quick has anyone invested in a car or truck, look im a really outdoors person and i love hitting up the river and all that outher stuff, so with that i feel like im kinda lost, i mean should i go out and buy a POS truck or what

[Platinum929]

Originally Posted by speedrushrr

Ok Ok Simmer Down Now, Ok real quick has anyone invested in a car or truck, look im a really outdoors person and i love hitting up the river and all that outher stuff, so with that i feel like im kinda lost, i mean should i go out and buy a POS truck or what

That depends on what your primary use for the truck is going to be. I wouldn't knowingly buy a POS, due to the fact that no mattter what the use is your gonna always have to put money in it to get what you want out of it. That's just my opinion. I didn't mean to come off as upset, but that person just sounds idiotic with his reasoning. First he makes excuses for being tailgated, but if you read some of his other posts, he basically gives a class on what he does when he's tailgated and it's the exact opposite of what he's saying here. It's dead to me, and I by no means am trying to call him out. He's young and got a lot to learn. Good luck to you in in your search for a vehicle...........Peace.

P.S. In reference to the person I'm talking about; HE is used to identify the user that calls himself FTP929..... So theres no confusion....Thanks.

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by Platinum929

That depends on what your primary use for the truck is going to be. I wouldn't knowingly buy a POS, due to the fact that no mattter what the use is your gonna always have to put money in it to get what you want out of it. That's just my opinion. I didn't mean to come off as upset, but that person just sounds idiotic with his reasoning. First he makes excuses for being tailgated, but if you read some of his other posts, he basically gives a class on what he does when he's tailgated and it's the exact opposite of what he's saying here. It's dead to me, and I by no means am trying to call him out. He's young and got a lot to learn. Good luck to you in in your search for a vehicle...........Peace.

P.S. In reference to the person I'm talking about; HE is used to identify the user that calls himself FTP929..... So theres no confusion....Thanks.

wow,young and alot to learn? you're a real prick aren't you? you say you're not trying to call me out but thats exactly what you're doing.

Yes,i gave a "class" on what i do when being tailgated but if it doesn't work 100 % because the car driver is an idiot wtf am i to do genius?

You keep saying "Uhhh don't drive near big trucks" where do you suggest i move to when i have a car next to me,behind me,and the truck just switched lanes into the lane next to me and is drifting into mine? hmm gee! i guess the only way to go is straight isn't it? WOW..and if you've read on the back of semis where it says "if you can't see my mirrors i can't see you" sticker,well,i've been in a semi before,he saw me,he was just inconsiderate. seriously man get all the facts before you start flaming people.

i don't know how they drive in "texass" but FL is alot more busy with stupid tourists and dumb people from haiti,so when you ride in the busy **** streets in florida,then you can rant.

[Platinum929]

Originally Posted by FTP_929

wow,young and alot to learn? you're a real prick aren't you? you say you're not trying to call me out but thats exactly what you're doing.

Yes,i gave a "class" on what i do when being tailgated but if it doesn't work 100 % because the car driver is an idiot wtf am i to do genius?

You keep saying "Uhhh don't drive near big trucks" where do you suggest i move to when i have a car next to me,behind me,and the truck just switched lanes into the lane next to me and is drifting into mine? hmm gee! i guess the only way to go is straight isn't it? WOW..and if you've read on the back of semis where it says "if you can't see my mirrors i can't see you" sticker,well,i've been in a semi before,he saw me,he was just inconsiderate. seriously man get all the facts before you start flaming people.

I wasn't and am not trying to call you out. I'm sorry you got that from what I wrote. Like I said you was there I wasn't, and if I said anything out of turn, then by all means please ACCEPT MY APOLOGY, I'm sorry to have offended you.... Can we please move on from this, your okay and that truck driver didn't hit you, and that's a blessing. Take care of yourself and watch out for those that won't watch out for you............Peace.......

[ldavis]

SSSSOOOOOO!!!! getting back on topic.. here's tip for you... always wear ALL of your gear.. even a 10 mph low side will hurt like hell.. take the experienced msf course, and ride your own ride, don't ride above your limits and know when enough is enough.. constantly scan your surroundings and at red lights keep it in gear and watch your mirrors for people coming up on you too fast.. i've had three friends get rear ended at lights..

[FTP_929]

Originally Posted by Platinum929

I wasn't and am not trying to call you out. I'm sorry you got that from what I wrote. Like I said you was there I wasn't, and if I said anything out of turn, then by all means please ACCEPT MY APOLOGY, I'm sorry to have offended you.... Can we please move on from this, your okay and that truck driver didn't hit you, and that's a blessing. Take care of yourself and watch out for those that won't watch out for you............Peace.......

thats fine man,it was pretty much an impossible situation,honestly,i just hate when people see my age and assume stuff when i've road in the worst weather possible on slick tires and still manage to survive,etc

[speedrushrr]

Yeah, You guy really do rock and im being as real as I can, Thanks for all the advice, What I ment to say insted of POS i really dident mean to use that term, but something alil bit older mabye a 2001 or 2000 truck, Right now I am Stationed In WA so it rains alot and the weather is well you never know whats its gonna do its kinda like Iraq but just insted of heat you get COLD, but anyways I plan on using the truck to haul the bike and mabye a kayack and gear everyonce in a while, No matter what My RR is gonna be the main form of movement. Hey If anyone can please tell me a few things to do to the bike besides slip-ons to make my baby more to me im not really into crome so yeah HIT ME UP ( and i dont know how to add people so please help there too later)

[ldavis]

if you don't already have the rear seat cowl get that. look into the rear peg removal.... when they start making the undertail kits, integrated tail light, levers, steel brake lines, you could go on forever.. it's an addiction.. welcome to rehab..