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11-04-2009, 09:13 AM
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#21 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
From: New Orleans, La
I Ride: 07 ZX6R
Posts: 275
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Originally Posted by oliver
JUST A THOUGHT:
MOTORCYCLES SHOULD BE FOR GIRLS ONLY. IM TIRED OF RIDING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND HAVE SOME IDIOT (GUY) ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE HES BRAKING HIS NECK TO SEE MY BIKE AS HE DRIVES. sometimes i wonder if its the bike they really want to see.. they make me feel violated
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11-04-2009, 01:15 PM
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#22 (permalink)
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Joined: Jul 2008
From: New England
I Ride: 2005 10R
Posts: 6,840
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Dude, they're just looking at you because you're riding endos everywhere. Keep both tires on the road and see how it goes!
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"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root."
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Originally Posted by rrzxter
Not a problem. I average 60ish just smashing into ditches. Should be a breeze.
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11-04-2009, 02:27 PM
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#23 (permalink)
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Newbie
Joined: Nov 2009
From: WA
I Ride: 09 zx6r
Posts: 7
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Thanks for the welcome and the safety concern. I am for sure taking the safety course in the spring. my boif has taken it and is adamant that i take it as well. He originally suggested a 250 to me, but after talking about it i didn't want to invest into something id want to trade up in a year. He had warned me its a lot of power but that I'll be fine as long as I am conservative with it. I'm nervous, but determined.
hopefully this pic works out better.
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11-04-2009, 02:34 PM
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#24 (permalink)
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Joined: Sep 2008
From: Portland, Or
I Ride: 2000 ZX9r
Posts: 1,095
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Here's a link to a thread about how to post pics. Basically you just set up an account on a free picture hosting website like photobucket and go from there. Good luck and welcome.
http://www.zxforums.com/forums/pictu...ures-free.html
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11-04-2009, 03:18 PM
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#25 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: May 2009
From: Michigan
I Ride: 08 ZX6
Posts: 442
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It's not that bad, I got an 08 zx6 as my first bike back in April. Just right I would say. As far as riding definitely take the MSF course, and keep an open mind while you do it. I had already ridden dirt bikes before, but I went into the class with the mentality that I basically didn't know shit about riding. A lot of valuable information is given. But welcome, good luck with the bike. Make sure you keep two wheels on the ground.  |
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11-04-2009, 04:06 PM
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#26 (permalink)
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Newbie
Joined: Nov 2009
From: WA
I Ride: 09 zx6r
Posts: 7
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thanks for the photo adding advice.
another question for you guys. So the deal is you name your bike? and it has to be a girls name? ideas/suggestions?
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11-04-2009, 04:11 PM
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#27 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: May 2009
From: Rescue, CA
I Ride: 2008 ZX6R
Posts: 285
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saralynn
thanks for the photo adding advice.
another question for you guys. So the deal is you name your bike? and it has to be a girls name? ideas/suggestions?
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definitely has to be a girl's name (just like it used to be, and still should be for hurricanes, but i digress); two-word names are best; mine is patti ann; for some reason that annoys my wife (no, her name isn't patti ann).
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Healtech speedo healer
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Vector swing arm spools
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11-04-2009, 04:19 PM
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#28 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
From: New Orleans, La
I Ride: 07 ZX6R
Posts: 275
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Since I have an 07 Kawa Green, it's been named the "Green Goblin."
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11-04-2009, 10:52 PM
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#29 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2009
From: MI
I Ride: 2003 ZX6RR
Posts: 227
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Originally Posted by saralynn
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I think you need to download the pic out of your email account. save it to your comp, upload to photobucket or somthing, then post it.
but Hey! You got your profile figured out!
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Last edited by Tommy2273boy : 11-04-2009 at 10:56 PM.
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11-05-2009, 03:54 AM
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#30 (permalink)
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Joined: Jul 2008
From: New England
I Ride: 2005 10R
Posts: 6,840
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Oh man... I think I see where this is gonna go now.
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"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root."
Quote:
Originally Posted by rrzxter
Not a problem. I average 60ish just smashing into ditches. Should be a breeze.
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11-05-2009, 06:13 AM
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#31 (permalink)
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Joined: Aug 2008
From: Lake Havasu City,AZ
I Ride: '07 ZX14 '05 Honda VTX 1300
Posts: 5,096
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BULLDOG
Welcome to the forum, forget the scooter how about some nude shots.  . |
Good to see us dirty ol men think alike. 
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As for what you actually asked about... sorry, I have nothing productive to add either
JBear
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11-05-2009, 07:12 AM
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#32 (permalink)
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Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
From: London, UK
I Ride: 2008 ZX 6R
Posts: 26
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Hey Saralynn,
Welcome. Good bike choice although i gotta say its a hardcore machine, so please do your due diligence not just as far as a road safety courses go but get some books or DVD's on cornering and braking techniques. The aggressive powerband of the 08 can mean its very easy to enter a corner too quick and find yourself trying to slowdown as you turn and end up in the oncoming lane/hedge/ditch/lorry front radiator.
I'd recomend searching amazon for used books/DVD's. I got a few for about £7 and they have been a really great help for increasing my confidence and technique. Sounds dull but watching the DVD whilst eating your dinner gradually fills your head with good technique that you will want to practice next time your out i.e. trail braking, body position, 2 finger braking and it could possibly help you to be aware of bad habits like target fixation and snatching at the front brake.
You are a pretty girl, for the sake of guy bikers out there please try and stay that way.
Oh and buy a good helmet, don't be like this guy:
http://www.break.com/index/dumb-bike...into-gate.html |
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11-05-2009, 10:57 PM
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#33 (permalink)
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Newbie
Joined: Oct 2009
From: USA
Posts: 20
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She's purdy...  |
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11-06-2009, 09:53 AM
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#34 (permalink)
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Newbie
Joined: Nov 2009
From: WA
I Ride: 09 zx6r
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hedspan
do your due diligence not just as far as a road safety courses go but get some books or DVD's on cornering and braking techniques. The aggressive powerband of the 08 can mean its very easy to enter a corner too quick and find yourself trying to slowdown as you turn and end up in the oncoming lane/hedge/ditch/lorry front radiator.
I'd recomend searching amazon for used books/DVD's. I got a few for about £7 and they have been a really great help for increasing my confidence and technique.
http://www.break.com/index/dumb-bike...into-gate.html |
do you have book suggestions? I am thinking about some icon gloves and helmet. just have yet to order them. |
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11-06-2009, 10:19 AM
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#35 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
From: New England
I Ride: 2005 10R
Posts: 6,840
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Twist of the Wrist 2, by Keith Code. You can probably find it for free download if you do a little hunting online.
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"There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil
to one who is striking at the root."
Quote:
Originally Posted by rrzxter
Not a problem. I average 60ish just smashing into ditches. Should be a breeze.
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11-06-2009, 11:05 AM
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#36 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
From: Southeast Michigan
I Ride: 2008 ZX6R
Posts: 593
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saralynn
do you have book suggestions? I am thinking about some icon gloves and helmet. just have yet to order them.
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Usually what I do is look online for good prices on good gear, then go to a shop and try stuff on to find the right fit, make a note of the size and go home and order online for about 75% of what the shop charges.
You really don't want to buy gear without trying it on first. Leather is not very forgiving if you get the wrong fit... you'll end up with pants that give you rash, a jacket that flaps in the wind and gloves that leave you white knuckled trying to feel the grips... and forget about trying to operate turn signals and other small controls with gloves that are too large. |
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11-06-2009, 02:15 PM
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#37 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
From: Fontana, CA
I Ride: 08 ZX6R
Posts: 614
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Welcome. I hope you have some experience with clutch and shifting at least.
Dont let this be you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8_BYLDXMUE
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11-06-2009, 02:27 PM
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#38 (permalink)
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Member
Joined: Jul 2009
From: Albany, NY
Posts: 41
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good luck
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11-06-2009, 02:51 PM
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#39 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2009
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
I Ride: '99 ZX6R
Posts: 403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saralynn
do you have book suggestions? I am thinking about some icon gloves and helmet. just have yet to order them.
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Book suggestion. Excellent book.
Gloves and helmets should be tried on before you buy. Helmets need to fit quite tight. It's a good idea to wear it for more than a few seconds before buying.
Take a riding course and remember: when a motorcycle stops moving they fall over. 
Welcome to the craziness.
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11-06-2009, 03:17 PM
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#40 (permalink)
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Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
From: louisville pronounced Lou-ahh-vull
I Ride: a blue one ha ha 2008 zx6r
Posts: 340
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welcome to the forum and riding
good to hear that you plane on taking the msf course
the twist of the wrist books are good
as for gear other then the full gauntlet icon gloves I haven't found any i like riding it < i have 2 pr or icon shorties <like them in the store and for about the 4 rides after that i haven't worn them >,and a full gauntlets <that i do wear>, and a bit of a glove fetish try RS Taichi i love their glovescheck out http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/StoreFront.bok
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