What is a newb?

[Ironman929]

What do you concider to be a newb(new rider) and why?

[Scout]

Everyone has there own definition:

Mine is (though I don't use the term) a person who has limited exposure to something.

For instance, I might be a newbie to the track, because I've never went to a trackday or raced, at the same time being experienced at street riding, as I've logged over 50k to 60k of street riding time.

Most people don't use it in a derogatory fashion, more along the lines of a quick explanation of someone to give a "heads up" to someone else to "look out for".

[literbike]

Well, if you have to ask that question then you probably are one. Like scout said, but for future reference its spelled n00b (those are zeros).

[phobiaphobe]

Anyone with less than 400000 miles ridden.

[Scout]

.....or 6,321 posts...

[phobiaphobe]

HOW MANY MILES?

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by literbike Well, if you have to ask that question then you probably are one. Like scout said, but for future reference its spelled n00b (those are zeros).

HAHA, actually I've been riding bikes longer than you've been on this planet . I'm no n00b, I've done track time, but most of my racing is on the street. Not straight line stuff, corners and lots of them. I've had 2 accidents, one head-on(destroyed my 900) and one hitting a deer at 100mph. I also teach young guys and gals to ride. My latest bike, i bought it in 2001 and it has over 54,000 miles. I've done trips on my 929 of over 3000 miles.

I was just getting a feel of the forum. I've seen too many people crash and some die due to riders trying to keep up with more advanced riders.

[jetbdude]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 I was just getting a feel of the forum.

Just search and read?

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by jetbdude Just search and read?

But this way is alot more fun.

[literbike]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 HAHA, actually I've been riding bikes longer than you've been on this planet . I'm no n00b, I've done track time, but most of my racing is on the street....

Ugh. Maybe I should remove my age from the profile. Thanks for correcting the spelling.

[tigerblade]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 (snip) ... but most of my racing is on the street. Not straight line stuff, corners and lots of them. I've had 2 accidents, one head-on(destroyed my 900) and one hitting a deer at 100mph. I also teach young guys and gals to ride. (snip)

[rocket]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 What do you concider to be a newb(new rider) and why?

Waht do yu concider to be a newb?

[luvtolean]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 I'm no n00b, I've done track time, but most of my racing is on the street. Not straight line stuff, corners and lots of them. I've had 2 accidents, one head-on(destroyed my 900) and one hitting a deer at 100mph. I also teach young guys and gals to ride.

then

I've seen too many people crash and some die due to riders trying to keep up with more advanced riders.

Well, I guess teaching people to "race" on the street gets them killed...eh?

[sheepofblue]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 HAHA, actually I've been riding bikes longer than you've been on this planet . I'm no n00b, I've done track time, but most of my racing is on the street. Not straight line stuff, corners and lots of them. I've had 2 accidents, one head-on(destroyed my 900) and one hitting a deer at 100mph. I also teach young guys and gals to ride. My latest bike, i bought it in 2001 and it has over 54,000 miles. I've done trips on my 929 of over 3000 miles. I was just getting a feel of the forum. I've seen too many people crash and some die due to riders trying to keep up with more advanced riders.

I consider someone a newb that has not ridden much yet has the sense to realize they are limited (for now) with much to learn. I consider a novice someone who has much to learn and yet has learned much and realizes how to utilize some of it. I consider an expert someone who has much to learn yet much to teach and can demonstrate most of it. I consider a fool someone that hits a deer at 100MPH and brags on it.

[Sunbert]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue I consider someone a newb that has not ridden much yet has the sense to realize they are limited (for now) with much to learn. I consider a novice someone who has much to learn and yet has learned much and realizes how to utilize some of it. I consider an expert someone who has much to learn yet much to teach and can demonstrate most of it. I consider a fool someone that hits a deer at 100MPH and brags on it.

You have my vote in '08.

[LUCIDDREAM57]

Haha...............n00b(sorry had to do it)!!

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by luvtolean then Well, I guess teaching people to "race" on the street gets them killed...eh?

Read carefully what I said. I said I teach people to ride not to race. I ride fast on the street, some may call that racing, but when you don't pass the people you ride with, I call it riding.

" I consider a fool someone that hits a deer at 100MPH and brags on it." as for that comment.... I didn't see the deer till the last second, and then tried to avoid it. After hitting the deer and it EXPLODING into 7 parts, flying off the bike and landing on the pavement, sliding and then only ending up with a bruised wrist, Ya i think it's funny. So I'm a fool, how does that make your life better?

[Ironman929]

crash pics hehe

[phobiaphobe]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 crash pics hehe

Holy ****.

[LUCIDDREAM57]

The 900rr does say ironman at the bottom........carefull ruse? perhaps.....

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by LUCIDDREAM57 The 900rr does say ironman at the bottom........carefull ruse? perhaps.....

I got the nickname after my first accident where I had a headon with a SUV and walked away with a bruised ankle. It kinda stuck with me, thank god.

[sheepofblue]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 Read carefully what I said. I said I teach people to ride not to race. I ride fast on the street, some may call that racing, but when you don't pass the people you ride with, I call it riding. " I consider a fool someone that hits a deer at 100MPH and brags on it." as for that comment.... I didn't see the deer till the last second, and then tried to avoid it. After hitting the deer and it EXPLODING into 7 parts, flying off the bike and landing on the pavement, sliding and then only ending up with a bruised wrist, Ya i think it's funny. So I'm a fool, how does that make your life better?

Nope my life has not changed one bit, you asked for an opinion I gave you one. However based on your descriptions I would not ride with you. If we met with time that might change but your description sounded reckless to me and I have a no pelt puncture policy

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue . However based on your descriptions I would not ride with you.

Too bad, I like to teach people PROPER RIDING TECHNICS. Your never too OLD to learn. Hell, I learn everytime I ride.

[jetbdude]

Ironman, have you ever been on a track? not to be an ass, just asking.

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by jetbdude Ironman, have you ever been on a track? not to be an ass, just asking.

Yes I have and no your not an ass. I've found I ride more agressive and faster on the street, so I don't do anymore track time.

[jetbdude]

Ok. that's weird but if it's what you feel. But if you want to get a feeling for the place you'll see quite soon that that's not the way 99.9% of the people here thinks. Sure looks by the pictures that you are damn lucky to still be alive, that kind of stuff usually never happen on a track. Be safe!

[SomeStrangeGuy]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue If we met with time that might change but your description sounded reckless to me and I have a no pelt puncture policy

The sheep's a flirt, watch out.

[ConqSoft]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 Too bad, I like to teach people PROPER RIDING TECHNICS. Your never too OLD to learn. Hell, I learn everytime I ride.

Proper riding technique does not include riding like an ass on the street.

[Ironman929]

Originally Posted by ConqSoft Proper riding technique does not include riding like an ass on the street.

WHOA WHOA WHOA, who said I ride like an "ASS" on the street? I pass cars with at least a car length, I signal all my turns and lane changes. I just ride fast.

[ConqSoft]

Originally Posted by Ironman929 I've done track time, but most of my racing is on the street.

Originally Posted by Ironman929 I've found I ride more agressive and faster on the street, so I don't do anymore track time.

YOU said you ride like an ass on the street. The street is no place for riding that is more agressive than on a track.