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11-20-2007, 09:17 AM

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11-20-2007, 12:15 PM

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11-20-2007, 01:41 PM

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11-20-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AirborneS2K,Nov 19 2007, 11:29 PM

Georgia? What a waste of gas. Hows about we meet up 1/2 way? I'm in Gainesville, so calculate the 1/2 way point. Thanksgiving's a bad weekend, I'll be headed to Tampa. Let me know whens good for you...and don't bring your 'crew' to back you up, if I see anyone else, I'll let you know I'm carrying.

You're not going to do anything now, you've never done anything before, and you will never do anything. So just cut the crap, e-thug. It's pretty funny to hear you back up your tough guy statements with how you're going to be bringing a gun. Oooh, real tough.

The only thing you're going to accomplish is getting this thread locked. Better put that up in your criminal record.

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it's your money. your life. respect the bike and you'll be fine.

Yeah, "respect the bike." Just a euphemism for "be afraid of it and never learn how to really ride." Such a terrible reason. What kind of bike is one that you need to be more concerned with respecting its power as opposed to learning how to ride?

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11-21-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bboy AJ,Nov 20 2007, 07:08 PM

I'm not trying to argue (well, maybe I am), but I'm not really sure what you're saying here? Seems to me that a more powerful, more aggressive bike is not necessarily an ideal learning platform. Has nothing to do with being afraid of it's power...but understanding that a more mellow power delivery (and overall power output) might be more conducive to learning how to ride.

That said, if you respect the bike (ie, know what you're dealing with and can handle it appropriately), go for it. I, for one, don't have the knowledge or the discipline to start with a big-bore street bike and not find myself in a ditch.

Maybe that's why I'm driving a Miata...I would rather work on my technique than impress my friends on the street or track...

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11-21-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brantshali,Nov 21 2007, 09:00 AM

Maybe that's why I'm driving a Miata...I would rather work on my technique than impress my friends on the street or track...

When are we going to see that monster out on the track again, Brant?

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11-21-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by brantshali,Nov 17 2007, 05:38 PM

No offense intended, but isn't this potentially a reality if you put yourself on a bigger bike than your skills are prepared for?

Ride what you want. Ride responsibly. Know your limits. Don't become a statistic...

i wouldnt be considering getting a bigger bike if i didnt know my limits...

yes it could be a reality with some 17 years old wanting t show off...

But these bike forums, from what ive seen, are filled with young mature adults that know each of their strengths and limitations including myself. That what riding responsibly as well as smart is all about...