Oh Ive ridden in the rain too many times to count. But Im not going out for a joy ride, or to work, if I know Im going to get drenched.
Especially when Im on the way to work.
No thanks
Especially when Im on the way to work.
No thanks
Interstates are the safest roads you can ride on. Everyone is going the same direction (hopefully) and separated from oncoming traffic with a median. Use proper lane positioning, try to stay in the "gaps" away from everyone and you'll be fine. I've found in my 45 years of riding that staying ahead of the "pack" and as far away from big rigs as possible is the safest bet on the interstate. I also believe that going just a bit faster than the traffic flow will keep you alive and out of the danger zone of the packs that tend to form.
Always watch for the left turning vehicles. They are the ones that will really get you. Bottom line, ride like everyone out there is trying to kill you. Have fun.
Thanks. The problem with RTP is that there are no gaps on the interstates a lot of the time :-( I am used to it in a car but without a bumper in bumper to bumper traffic at 75 isn’t my idea of fun.
Oh Ive ridden in the rain too many times to count. But Im not going out for a joy ride, or to work, if I know Im going to get drenched.
Especially when Im on the way to work.
No thanks
The Riders edge instructor I had was on I40 going home fron work late. A drunk driver crossed the median and hit him.Interstates are the safest roads you can ride on. Everyone is going the same direction (hopefully) and separated from oncoming traffic with a median. Use proper lane positioning, try to stay in the "gaps" away from everyone and you'll be fine. I've found in my 45 years of riding that staying ahead of the "pack" and as far away from big rigs as possible is the safest bet on the interstate. I also believe that going just a bit faster than the traffic flow will keep you alive and out of the danger zone of the packs that tend to form.
Always watch for the left turning vehicles. They are the ones that will really get you. Bottom line, ride like everyone out there is trying to kill you. Have fun.
I almost bought the 1125CR. Bought the XB12Ss.Id love to show my 1125R some more love, but looking like rain for the next week.
Bummer.
Plenty of stupid videos showing peope failed to the learn the most basic safety point.
It's not just young guys. Don't forget the RUB's that have never even ridden a minibike and go out and buy a full dresser!
This.
Riding a motorcycle is supposed to be fun.
I had one of these as well. Loved the blue paint with chrome accents. The stance, everything.
Then grenaded the motor one day.... I was sad.
My 2016 bumblebee!
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Yep, I have two of them.1125R?
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About a year or so ago, a consignment car sales place had a couple 1190RX on the lot. Half the price of new but still brand new.Yep, I have two of them.
I didn’t see that one there. Not usually a huge fan of the stretch bags but they did a hell of a job on that bike. We went down Thursday and came home Sunday.View attachment 57149 Saw this one at MB on Friday and thought it was worth a pic.
Friday was perfect riding weather. Pissed like a cow on a flat rock till 9 Sat night. Forecast to start back early Sun morning. Strapped down the bike and left about 10:30 pm. Father in law calls me that morning, “Beautiful riding weather”. Smh
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1 front to 6 or 7 rears? I wear out the front faster than the rears... But not by much. (Well, the sides of the front tire, actually)And before that was this '82 Nighthawk I bought new and rode for 5 years and loved every minute.
All I ever did to it was change oil, spark plugs, air filter and rear tires. Probly 6 or 7 rears and 1 front!View attachment 50101
Think it had 46-47K on it when I sold it. Buyer totaled it within 2 weeks.
It is a miracle I did not die on this bike and was in my best interest to get it gone.
Yup, if I get rained on, no problem, I've got rain gear, and the RT has great weather protection when moving. BUT starting out in the rain is ALWAYS miserable and I don't do it if I don't have to.Oh Ive ridden in the rain too many times to count. But Im not going out for a joy ride, or to work, if I know Im going to get drenched.
Especially when Im on the way to work.
No thanks
This aint about Motorcycle LOVE, but motorcycle HATE.
So a bit back, and I think I posted here about this, I saw a dude in Lexington with NO SHOES on while riding his Suzuki GSXR.
Again, NO SHOES. But I remember him/he stands out because of his helmet. It was a full faced helmet that looked like the black Iron Man character. Not Iron Man, but his buddy with a similar suit but silver and blue. Know what Im talking about?
Ok. So this morning I rode into WS on my 1125R, then I went south after leaving Home Depot to go to a coffee shop in Lexington (owned by a gun carrying dude who is super nice and does TONS of charity work...what a character!). Parked out front...as you do... and went in for a small coffee and apple fritter.
Go outside to enjoy, since its still early enough that the heat/humidity hasnt set in (oh, its coming now).
As Im enjoying my freshly ground and brewed coffee (they actually grind their own there) and pastry I hear a bike coming up the road, and I can tell it a 4 banger.
He comes into my view and I see his head dart to the right where my bike is parked, and as he's slowing for the redlight he pulls the clutch in and goes to the rev limiter for about 5 seconds.
What an asshole.
Then he makes a right and immediate right to come the wrong way into the square to get a better view of what Im riding. Now, I make NO MOVEMENT or real ACKNOWLEDGMENT of this tool as he does that, just keep enjoying my treats. But as he is slowed, almost to a stop, and about 10' from my bike he does the same - clutch in and rev like hell for about 10 seconds.
Then he pulls back out and continues on his way.
Today he had on shoes, but he also had on that stupid-ass helmet. And I see an ironman figurine on his bike fender/deflector.
If you are this tool - youre an asshole.
If you know this tool - your friend is an asshole.
Why cant people just RIDE. Why feel so compelled to make some much freaking noise and look like a tool so that the rest of society thinks, when they see us, 'here comes this asshole...'
Why try to 'show off' or whatever he's trying to do.
I swear, between the Harley guys revving like hell and the sportbike guys revving like hell it's really freaking annoying and embarrassing to be a biker.
I know this is a bike thread, and most in here are riders, but if you arent: this is the equivalent of the dumbasses who OC an AK to get their burrito or Oreos. Just idiots.
I can't stand the tools who have to show off how loud their pipes are. My Harley can be on the loud side, but if I'm in my neighborhood or riding in congested areas, I'm keeping the revs down & short shifting to avoid pissing off everyone around me. I don't need to show off or try to prove anything to anyone & I can listen to my pipes sing once I get away from town.