[Gypsy_TimeOut]

Hello Everyone!
I want to say that this is a great site! I have been riding since I was 14, but mainly cruisers. I have an '03 HD Deuce and just bought an 02' 954RR. I ride with a group called Gypsy M/C. I'm very excited about my new bike, but feel very lost. I know that riding this bike is considerably different than the cruiser. I need some basic suggestions for a new rider. Things like personal protective equiment recommendations and add ons for the bike.

This site has been a great resource for me so far. I didn't know what a steering dampener was until I started reading about it here. Based on what I read, I bought a Scotts Steering Dampener and will install it when I get home.

I also bought a Freestyle Ingenuity Honda Engine Cage to install on it. I'm not planning on wheelies and stunts, but I want to protect the bike from being knocked over and damaged. On that note, does anyone know of a school in Texas where you can learn to ride better?

Thank you to everyone for making this a great site! I would really like to be involved in the community. If anyone lives near Austin, I'd love to hook up to go riding!

Thanks!

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[sinfuldragon]

yellow pages should help your schooling search

[JeepinJeff]

[Red Rider]

You may want to rethink the cage...it will reduce your cornering clearance.

[Atreyu]

Originally Posted by Red Rider

You may want to rethink the cage...it will reduce your cornering clearance.

I agree with red rider, and the and honda does a school, there's also ridesmart.com which is based in tx and they teach better riding for sportbike riders.....

[Gypsy_TimeOut]

Originally Posted by Red Rider

You may want to rethink the cage...it will reduce your cornering clearance.

Thank you for the advice. I'll definitely keep that in mind. I think that it will be a while until I'm aggressively cornering, though. Until then, I'll keep the cage on. There's more of a chance that I'll knock the bike over than touching my knee on a turn at the moment.

Thanks again!

[marius]

GUYS this is how a guy should introduce himself not like ARNOLD 0069.GYPSEY TIME OUT welcome to the site.

[Gypsy_TimeOut]

Originally Posted by marius

GUYS this is how a guy should introduce himself not like ARNOLD 0069.GYPSEY TIME OUT welcome to the site.

Thank you, Marius. It's all about RESPECT. You show respect, you earn respect.

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[65hemi]

Exactly. Think about frame sliders instead.

Bill

Originally Posted by Red Rider

You may want to rethink the cage...it will reduce your cornering clearance.

[65hemi]

That Deuce is the best-looking cycle that HD ever built.

If you can get to Oklahoma, check out Hallett Motor Racing Circuit
http://www.hallettracing.net/ at Jennings, OK (about 50 miles west of Tulsa). They have motorcycle races, and also have motorcycle track days where anyone can ride in an group appropriate for their skill level.

Originally Posted by Gypsy_TimeOut

Hello Everyone!
I want to say that this is a great site! I have been riding since I was 14, but mainly cruisers. I have an '03 HD Deuce and just bought an 02' 954RR. I ride with a group called Gypsy M/C. I'm very excited about my new bike, but feel very lost. I know that riding this bike is considerably different than the cruiser. I need some basic suggestions for a new rider. Things like personal protective equiment recommendations and add ons for the bike.

This site has been a great resource for me so far. I didn't know what a steering dampener was until I started reading about it here. Based on what I read, I bought a Scotts Steering Dampener and will install it when I get home.

I also bought a Freestyle Ingenuity Honda Engine Cage to install on it. I'm not planning on wheelies and stunts, but I want to protect the bike from being knocked over and damaged. On that note, does anyone know of a school in Texas where you can learn to ride better?

Thank you to everyone for making this a great site! I would really like to be involved in the community. If anyone lives near Austin, I'd love to hook up to go riding!

Thanks!

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[Gypsy_TimeOut]

Originally Posted by 65hemi

Exactly. Think about frame sliders instead.

Bill

What is the difference between frame sliders and the freestyle cage? Just the bar going around the bike? Are the two parts that stick out away from the bike frame sliders? Maybe I can just install them. Here's the link to what I bought...The Stunt Stop - The Stunt Rider Superstore.

Thanks again!

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[Red Rider]

The two parts that stick out from the bike with that cage could be considered frame sliders, but they're so long I'd be worried about them snapping off in a slide. The cage can protect your bike under certain circumstances, but the cornering clearance is a lot less than you might think...you decide.

[steven0367]

[jhonda41]

Originally Posted by Red Rider

The two parts that stick out from the bike with that cage could be considered frame sliders, but they're so long I'd be worried about them snapping off in a slide. The cage can protect your bike under certain circumstances, but the cornering clearance is a lot less than you might think...you decide.

You never want to touch down hard parts on your bike... it will affect your tire's traction.

The cage will probably do more harm then good if you are riding even remotely hard on the street.

As far as schools go.... check out a track school or even a regular track day... (they will probably tell you to take off the cage also)

Well worth the money if you want to really see what your motorcycle is capable of.


Oh and to da org

-jh

[Gaunty42]

Good introduction.

[steingar]

No offence, but the Duece is too damn slow. I used to outrun my buddy's on my old Nighthawk 750.

[jhonda41]

Originally Posted by steingar

No offence, but the Duece is too damn slow. I used to outrun my buddy's on my old Nighthawk 750.

yeah but its a Honda... you cheated

[Gypsy_TimeOut]

Originally Posted by jhonda41

yeah but its a Honda... you cheated

LOL....true statement!

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[Gypsy_TimeOut]

Originally Posted by steingar

No offence, but the Duece is too damn slow. I used to outrun my buddy's on my old Nighthawk 750.

None taken. I bought it for looks, not speed. That's what the 954 is for....

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