Couple of new experiences on the R1

Monsoon X · 09-12-2004, 05:49 PM

Leaving DeVry Friday, night I was coasting down to a stop sign from about 30mph. Sometimes when the street is empty I sit up and take my hands off the bars and just relax (look Ma! No hands) and I just let it coast down. Well I guess I was going too fast and the R1 shook it's head at me. Didn't alarm me, I just put my hands back and came to a calm stop. No big deal but, I learned something.

Let's see, what else? Oh yeah. I made an emergency stop. While approaching the Braniff exit off 114 coming from DeVry, I decided to stop for the yellow light instead of going through the intersection. So I got on the brakes kinda hard (both at the same time) and the rear got squirrley and I lost traction. I applied the front brake a little more and controlled the little skid with some body english (sorta like riding my little Mongoose when I was a kid) and all was good. I'm glad I practiced that in the parking lot like Keith Code said to do. Gotta know how to control wheel lock-up. I did release the rear while it was in the skid because the rear and the front weren't out of alignment.

And today I just got back from riding around by myself for an hour. I finally expericenced WOT from 3rd gear- and an upshift into 4th. I really don't know what to say about that. This thing is ugly fast.(relatively speaking) I'm not doing that again until I get some leather pants.

Also, the service road inbetween Hampton and Polk St. running parallel to I-20 is a nice place to pick up some speed.

94mph through the quasi-chicane on the West bound side.

Why did I waste time fooling with them cars? I should've been on a bike a long time ago.

Drag racing is nice but, I am kinda leaning toward the twisties. I need to hook up with Hobie.

SC457A · 09-12-2004, 06:47 PM

i know what ya mean about a little brake skiddin! was practicing some hard stops on my side streets around house. got the back tire skiddin a little. then tried harder with less rear brake and did my first stoppie! damn these brakes work.

still have not done the WOT thing yet. only has 440 miles on it, and i am braking it in slowly.

oh yeah.. bugs hurt like a bitch at 75mph

Roliath · 09-12-2004, 06:54 PM

You go to DeVry?

Monsoon X · 09-12-2004, 07:39 PM

SC457- Man, PLEASE wear your gear!

Roliath- Yeah, I go to DeVry Junior, BSTM

SC457A · 09-12-2004, 07:46 PM

working on the gear issues. trust me! trying to decide on what i want. tons of choices. and a lack of funds.

i am just happy my visor blocks the big ugle ones from face hits.

dont fear. i am still a "slow " rider i know my limits

DFWminis · 09-13-2004, 04:47 AM

back brake is the enemy ..

GodsLs1 · 09-13-2004, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC457A

working on the gear issues. trust me! trying to decide on what i want. tons of choices. and a lack of funds.

i am just happy my visor blocks the big ugle ones from face hits.

dont fear. i am still a "slow " rider i know my limits

get ya one of them joe rocket jackets with the spine pad on it.

88hatch5_0 · 09-13-2004, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodsLs1

get ya one of them joe rocket jackets with the spine pad on it.

I got one of those! I think it is called the Phoenix 4.0. It is really comfortable, and it has a removable liner for the warmer months. There is all kinds of padding on this thing including the back and the elbows. Great Jacket.

Jason

spankustang · 09-13-2004, 12:06 PM

Monsoon,

Take that thing to the track!!!!!

09-12-2004, 05:49 PM	#1
Monsoon X Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: never never land Posts: 22,031	Couple of new experiences on the R1 Leaving DeVry Friday, night I was coasting down to a stop sign from about 30mph. Sometimes when the street is empty I sit up and take my hands off the bars and just relax (look Ma! No hands) and I just let it coast down. Well I guess I was going too fast and the R1 shook it's head at me. Didn't alarm me, I just put my hands back and came to a calm stop. No big deal but, I learned something. Let's see, what else? Oh yeah. I made an emergency stop. While approaching the Braniff exit off 114 coming from DeVry, I decided to stop for the yellow light instead of going through the intersection. So I got on the brakes kinda hard (both at the same time) and the rear got squirrley and I lost traction. I applied the front brake a little more and controlled the little skid with some body english (sorta like riding my little Mongoose when I was a kid) and all was good. I'm glad I practiced that in the parking lot like Keith Code said to do. Gotta know how to control wheel lock-up. I did release the rear while it was in the skid because the rear and the front weren't out of alignment. And today I just got back from riding around by myself for an hour. I finally expericenced WOT from 3rd gear- and an upshift into 4th. I really don't know what to say about that. This thing is ugly fast.(relatively speaking) I'm not doing that again until I get some leather pants. Also, the service road inbetween Hampton and Polk St. running parallel to I-20 is a nice place to pick up some speed. 94mph through the quasi-chicane on the West bound side. Why did I waste time fooling with them cars? I should've been on a bike a long time ago. Drag racing is nice but, I am kinda leaning toward the twisties. I need to hook up with Hobie. __________________ ______________________________ I'm just a poor negro

09-12-2004, 06:47 PM	#2
SC457A Still Serving Time Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In line at buy-back window Posts: 1,540	i know what ya mean about a little brake skiddin! was practicing some hard stops on my side streets around house. got the back tire skiddin a little. then tried harder with less rear brake and did my first stoppie! damn these brakes work. still have not done the WOT thing yet. only has 440 miles on it, and i am braking it in slowly. oh yeah.. bugs hurt like a bitch at 75mph __________________ 2003 Cobra - 12.54 @ 113 , 644 ft lbs at 4500rpm. with 3.4l whipple now... need more fuel 1974 Datsun 260Z - 11.87 at 114(motor) same on nitrous - 10.25 at 131 2000 Cameron Dragster - 7.68 at 172 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - 12.03 @ 125.26 damn newbie rider- 2.55 60' 2006 Suzuki M109R - 8.05 @ 89.7

09-12-2004, 06:54 PM	#3
Roliath R.I.P. Pimp C Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: texas 700 ave Posts: 4,569	You go to DeVry? __________________ the great antonius

09-12-2004, 07:39 PM	#4
Monsoon X Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: never never land Posts: 22,031	SC457- Man, PLEASE wear your gear! Roliath- Yeah, I go to DeVry Junior, BSTM __________________ ______________________________ I'm just a poor negro

09-12-2004, 07:46 PM	#5
SC457A Still Serving Time Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In line at buy-back window Posts: 1,540	working on the gear issues. trust me! trying to decide on what i want. tons of choices. and a lack of funds. i am just happy my visor blocks the big ugle ones from face hits. dont fear. i am still a "slow " rider i know my limits __________________ 2003 Cobra - 12.54 @ 113 , 644 ft lbs at 4500rpm. with 3.4l whipple now... need more fuel 1974 Datsun 260Z - 11.87 at 114(motor) same on nitrous - 10.25 at 131 2000 Cameron Dragster - 7.68 at 172 2004 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - 12.03 @ 125.26 damn newbie rider- 2.55 60' 2006 Suzuki M109R - 8.05 @ 89.7

09-13-2004, 04:47 AM	#6
DFWminis Long Live T.S. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: F U thieves! Posts: 4,744	back brake is the enemy .. __________________ To me, clowns aren't funny. In fact, they're kind of scary. I've wondered where this started and I think it goes back to the time I went to the circus, and a clown killed my dad.

09-13-2004, 12:06 PM	#9
spankustang Is it cold in here? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 7,319	Monsoon, Take that thing to the track!!!!! __________________ 8.26@172 on some 275 60's! http://media.putfile.com/Neely-tulsa-final-round001

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