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Dolamyte · 03-29-2006, 2:27 PM

Just wanted to say hey to everyone. Just recently bought a 99 900rr and it changed my opinion about Honda bikes altogether. Im up in 29 Palms and make frequent visits to LA and San Diego. Im looking to see when and where other owners hold gatherings at, but not limited to fireblades only.

tigerblade · 03-29-2006, 2:49 PM

Welcome to the site. I'm interested in your previous opinion of Honda motorcycles?

Dolamyte · 03-29-2006, 3:05 PM

The last bike was a 98 ZX-7 and I started on yamahas. When I would look at comparisions between the new bike models it always seemed that Honda had no problem sacraficing power for a marginally small increase in longevity, and for a more comfortable ride. Untill recently comfort was never an issue but now that Im stationed in a place I have lovingly named the Devils Armpit longer rides means comfort plays a rolen ow. My friend owned this bike and recently bought a TL1000r and wanted to sell this. He encouraged me to ride it and see what I think and though I was very skeptical I rode it for about ten miles. After that we came back he went to work and left the key and from then on I cant stay off it. I recently had surgury on my elbow and two days after it I rode the bike to my first follow up. Every Appt after that I have been riding to utill about two weeks ago when I was on my way for follow up number three a car merged into my lane without looking and I wasnt even in his blind spot cause I could clearly see his face in the mirror. Anyways the merger happens in the middle of this decreasing turn and he decided he wanted to run on the outside of it as well. Both of us were doing about 65 and I know you really cant break much in a turn but I rolled off slightly and and barely gave it some brake and before I knew it I was on my back feet in the air and luckily the bike went over a curb and into some grass. Even though my bike and I were both in the air I still dont think her ever saw me. The bike is ok, I need some new plastics but other wise is ok. I even went to my appt after it. Sadly my backpack and the cookies I was bringing to thank the staff didnt do so well. I came out with a litte rash on my thigh and lower back, small scrap on my wrist, And a very small fracture on one of my ribs. That was my first street accident and I think all in all I came out of it better than most. Even my helmet came out unscathed. I love this bike and will have it for a long time, in fact I hope to in a couple of years upgrade to the RC 51. Any thoughts?

Sunbert · 03-29-2006, 3:06 PM

Welcome! And I shall call you Chain II.

BDA116 · 03-29-2006, 3:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolamyte

...........in fact I hope to in a couple of years upgrade to the RC 51. Any thoughts?

So you're just gonna toss the whole comfort thing right out the window?

Dolamyte · 03-29-2006, 3:24 PM

No but in two years Ill be in a possition to choose where I live. I had never really considered the comfort thing and didnt think it would make much of a difference because Im a tall and lean guy, but my mind was changed. The RC 51 might be a track bike consideration. I havent explored going to tracks yet but from what Ive heard and read it seems to be addicting. Its all in the air right now and I am completly content with my Fireblade.

tigerblade · 03-29-2006, 3:40 PM

You guys are missing the important factor here; cookies lost their lives.

The RC51 is a whole different animal. I loved mine.

Scout · 03-29-2006, 3:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunbert

Welcome! And I shall call you Chain II.

...wordy?

I've ridden out to your area, and back in a day from here. Came back at night, talk about middle of nowhere. If you ever make it over this way, give me a shout before you come and we'll link up.

ZX-7 was one of my favorites also...

oh, and go w/ new CBR 'thou instead of RC

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Dolamyte · 03-29-2006, 4:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scout

...wordy?

I've ridden out to your area, and back in a day from here. Came back at night, talk about middle of nowhere. If you ever make it over this way, give me a shout before you come and we'll link up.

ZX-7 was one of my favorites also...

oh, and go w/ new CBR 'thou instead of RC

.

Unfortunatly I dont have much business you there but if I ever come across some then I will for sure get in touch with you, and the same goes for you. If you ever throw sanity, rational thinking, and common sense and decide to come out here then let me know. Surprisingly there are some great twisties about 30 minutes from where Im at

Scout · 03-29-2006, 5:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolamyte

Unfortunatly I dont have much business you there but if I ever come across some then I will for sure get in touch with you, and the same goes for you. If you ever throw sanity, rational thinking, and common sense and decide to come out here then let me know. Surprisingly there are some great twisties about 30 minutes from where Im at

Mojave954 · 03-29-2006, 7:21 PM

Can you provide us with CLIFF notes???

CBR929RE · 03-29-2006, 9:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerblade

You guys are missing the important factor here; cookies lost their lives.

that was my third thought, after is he ok and is the bike ok. actually might have been tied for second with the bike but it depends on what kind of cookies they were.

Getsome · 03-29-2006, 9:20 PM

to the funny farm.. I have spent too many days, weeks, months(not by my choice but my beloved corps) in that hell hole and feel for you. The devil's armpit is just one of the many loving names we have for 29 stumps...

Gotta look out for the idiots on the roads, especially in a place like cali.

kawboy69 · 04-03-2006, 7:09 PM

Red Rider · 04-03-2006, 7:34 PM

Welcome to the madhouse!