Riding Experience???

[MisterH112]

I wanted to guage how long people of been riding. I really am just suprised I have not seen more activity, especially from new riders in this forum. It's seems like a lot of the vets will get involved, but the newers riders stay quiet.

So how long have you been riding? What was your first Bike?

[Racers Photo]

You don't have one for 25+ years. :)

First bike was a little Yamaha 70 when I was maybe 9, but I had already been riding my friends Trail 70s and assorted minibikes for a few years. The first street bike I bought for myself was a brand new 1983 Yamaha Seca 400. I've always gravitated towards lighter bikes; I dig the handling over the heavier bikes. Had a couple of dozen of various styles since then, but almost all of them have been naked/standard bikes. Really prefer the upright riding position.

[rjpack74]

20 years riding.

First bike '83 Honda Nighthawk 550

[MOTOXAZ]

ya we need more years johnny. you dont have 11 years up there.

[Sphynx]

2 months of riding :cool:
05 R6 is my first bike

I figured this forum was more for the guys as I dont see much on here from any of the female riders. But as I am often bored at work, I find myself logging on and being entertained by 99% of the posts. The 1% is when you guys are "busting my balls" when I post a WTB classified. :72:

[MOTOXAZ]

well usually riding is a male dominated sport but we have a few ladies on here.

[auditech]

Seems like all the women are busy making sammiches.

01 GSXR 600

[osnapitsjohnnyo]

Seems like there is a big separation between the boobs of this site and the long time members.. The noobs get together separate from the vets..

I'm new to the site but hahaha I post more than anyone here.. no facebook at work

[P0wermad]

Seems like there is a big separation between the boobs of this site

Plastic surgery can fix that now....

[osnapitsjohnnyo]

Plastic surgery can fix that now....

Damn, shows where my mind is right now.. lmfao

Fail

[MaTTMaN]

5 years if riding street....

4 trackdays.....

first bike was an 89 fzr600

[MisterH112]

Good Stuff Guys and gal(s)..

i bough my first bike in 99 (98 gix 6), rode for a few months, then sold it. bought another bike in 05 (05 gix 6). that is what i really consider my start of riding. I really wouldn't coung my suzuki DS 80 - lol.

A majority of people are fairly young on here.. sometimes i forget that you crazy bastards have been riding for so long. lol.

And Dean & Randy, props to you for riding that damn long! that's awesome.

[LilBlue]

5 years with my 03 R6.

If I'm not in the kitchen, then I'm out riding. Two of my favorite places. :]

Johnny, keep in mind, a lot of people have their own little groups they like to ride in and don't like to open their rides up to the general DR public. ;]

[osnapitsjohnnyo]

5 years with my 03 R6.

If I'm not in the kitchen, then I'm out riding. Two of my favorite places. :]

Johnny, keep in mind, a lot of people have their own little groups they like to ride in and don't like to open their rides up to the general DR public. ;]

True, I admit I have my little prefference of riders too.. I even have close friends that I ignore when it comes to riding kuss they act like dumb asses

[craqhead]

I'd qualify in the 25+ years crowd as well... actually more like 30+...

[MOTOXAZ]

5 years with my 03 R6.

If I'm not in the kitchen, then I'm out riding. Two of my favorite places. :]


HAhahahaha lil blue u never fail lol

[LilBlue]

True, I admit I have my little prefference of riders too.. I even have close friends that I ignore when it comes to riding kuss they act like dumb asses
lol. i forgot there were two johnnys on here now. I meant misterH112, but I see my comment applied to both of you. i rock.

HAhahahaha lil blue u never fail lol
yes, i am that amazing.

[osnapitsjohnnyo]

dammit, this is why I use my dj name..

[MisterH112]

And I know this....... ;-)

5 years with my 03 R6.

If I'm not in the kitchen, then I'm out riding. Two of my favorite places. :]

Johnny, keep in mind, a lot of people have their own little groups they like to ride in and don't like to open their rides up to the general DR public. ;]

I think it has to do with trusting the people you ride with and knowing that their not going to do anything stupid.... if you ride with the same small group.. you almost know how they are going to react before they do, there is such a rhythm, a feeling that you dont' have to think....

at least that's what i thought.

True, I admit I have my little prefference of riders too.. I even have close friends that I ignore when it comes to riding kuss they act like dumb asses

you da man! any crosse country trips?

I'd qualify in the 25+ years crowd as well... actually more like 30+...

[Basher]

I started riding a YSR50 when I was 11 years old, and I'm 24 now, so that's 13 years. However, I've only been riding on the "open road" since I was about 19-20, so that would put me at 4-5 years. I voted 8+, though, since I've been in the saddle for a lot longer.

Now, if I could just find the money to restore that YSR50, then I'd have a hell of a fun time at bike nights with you all, LOL!

[revelations]

first bike was an 06 F4i, been riding 2 years as of last month

2 months of riding :cool:
05 R6 is my first bike

I figured this forum was more for the guys as I dont see much on here from any of the female riders. But as I am often bored at work, I find myself logging on and being entertained by 99% of the posts. The 1% is when you guys are "busting my balls" when I post a WTB classified. :72:

please come more often, we need for ladies.

[DevilChild]

4 years as a passenger.
4 months on my own.
learned on an Honda track bike, currently riding 04 GSXR 600. ;)
Do not have my own yet, but will some day. :)



2 months of riding :cool:
05 R6 is my first bike

I figured this forum was more for the guys as I dont see much on here from any of the female riders. But as I am often bored at work, I find myself logging on and being entertained by 99% of the posts. The 1% is when you guys are "busting my balls" when I post a WTB classified. :72:

Yeah.. theres maybe like 6-10 of us that actually post on a daily basis. lol.

[R6Woodsie]

Going on almost 8 years. First bike was a 97 YZF750, owned three 03 R6's since. Raced/Track rode for 2 years in CA.

[skipbo]

I became licensed in 1985 and my first bike was a 85' Honda VF500F Interceptor. I roadraced in the 90's and also commuted in LA traffic for years on a GSXR1100 Slingshot.

So...I have about 25 years experience and about 200,000 riding miles under my belt. No motorcycle accidents yet...

Never ride faster than your guardian angels can fly.

[azsunsetangel]

I have been riding for 5 years, first bike is my '05 F4i that I bought in 2005, and I had a 04 R1 as well.

[KFD]

You kids remember my first bike when I was rolling around Tempe in the Corona Katana! It later went to black (with the leopard seat), and on to the GSXR with removable fairings, ala, kieth's exhaust, the scooter that sucks up money and dust, and now a donkey (hopefully back to the Vespa soon).


So ya, five years and some change, 3 1/2 was daily riding, and numerous blasts on the ten to Los Angeles and back...
KFD

[Jasonzilla]

Unfortunately I was 28 when I rode for the first time. Spent 10 minutes on an enduro, next day got my license, next day got my first bike. A '98 Suzuki Marauder. About a week later I found out its top speed was 107 mph, and was PISSED!!!

[Nero]

Riding about seven years now. First bike was a 2003 GSX-R1000. Bought it before even knowing for to ride lol.

[250gp16]

29 years
26 years on racetracks

[GixJello206]

Been riding since 05 started on a 03 sv650s sold picked up a 02 gix 600 got hit and totalled picked up a 04 gix 600 sold and picked up 04 gix 1000 that's me have about 100,000 miles

[MisterH112]

Good stuff everyone! got a lot of vets here!

[blkcbr]

Ok noobs point of view lol jp. Rode my friends bike a year ago for 5 mins fell n love with it and always wanted a bike. Got my first bike this year n feb as a valitines present 06 cbr and love it. So basically been riding for 3 months lol but gotta start somewhere :)

[MisterH112]

That's awesome! if you got a bike for v-day, you have a heck of a women on your hands! marry her if you haven't already!

don't be afraid to ask any questions, the more info you can grab, the better off you will be.

[blkcbr]

I no huh lol married her next day naw jp :) but always got questions but I guess its more bout parts n stuff on my model of bike so would have to talk to sum one with same model (looks like u have same lol ) but thx for welcome hope to meet more people

[Johnny Cochran]

I'm a bit late on this...but I've got a bit over 21 years of riding under my belt.

Started on a Honda 100, moved to a KTM 400, then an 86 Honda Shadow, and finally an 05 Gixxer 6...next will either be a Triumph Rocket III Roadster or a Busa...haven't decided yet.

[Basher]

. . . next will either be a Triumph Rocket III Roadster . . .

You're a sick man, you know that? :D Those bikes are freakin' intense in how much torque they put out, LOL. You'll definitely have a unique ride if you go that route!

[Monster]

Just over 1 year, loving everytime i ride, its my first bike and its a 09 zx6r.... in just that year i have almost 9k miles.... i know the thread is old, fuck it....:FIREdevil:

[Basher]

Just over 1 year, loving everytime i ride, its my first bike and its a 09 zx6r.... in just that year i have almost 9k miles.... i know the thread is old, fuck it....:FIREdevil:
Nice. I managed 11K+ miles my first year, but I didn't have anything other than the bike. Glad it doesn't snow down here, haha!

[357Magnum]

Wish I could ride as much as i freakin drive. Have had the Taurus since January and just rolled 20k miles

[craqhead]

Wish I could ride as much as i freakin drive. Have had the Taurus since January and just rolled 20k miles

Gettin' close... My first company car (thank God!) I put 35k on it, in SoCal of all places.

[dryheat]

31 years
10 racetracks

First bike was a Honda MR-175, bike I miss most, Kawasaki H2 750 two-stroke triple... man, that thing was gnarly. Spindly frame, shitty brakes and a wicked motor, make for a very interesting ride.

[07Gixxer1k]

Bringing this thread back from the dead! I have a 07 GSXR 1000, took it to the track for the first time in April and again last Sat. I now realize all these years I haven't actually been riding! I now know what all the hype is all about an encourage getting on a track to everyone. Thanks to all the people who did and continue to push me to keep the craziness off the street ( Matt, Nikole, Kenny, Tom)

[GixJello206]

If this was ravening I would like shames post lol

[MaTTMaN]

im glad to see my name pop up in relations to helping ppl out! its what i strive to do and im glad it is helping!

[1duffman]

got my motorcycle license in california in 1993 on a 1990 kz550 Zephyr. put some drag bars on it, and thought i was the shit! at 20..who doesnt tho right! but i was blowing by guys on the 'new' cbr600 f4's on Ortega highway. my first experience riding canyons.
http://i55.tinypic.com/25saptj.jpg

[DevilChild]

Bringing this thread back from the dead! I have a 07 GSXR 1000, took it to the track for the first time in April and again last Sat. I now realize all these years I haven't actually been riding! I now know what all the hype is all about an encourage getting on a track to everyone. Thanks to all the people who did and continue to push me to keep the craziness off the street ( Matt, Nikole, Kenny, Tom)

awwwww shucks. : ) you are welcome! More track days to come!!

[1duffman]

nik you need to edit your cp
current ride: LOANER! :72:

[DevilChild]

nik you need to edit your cp
current ride: LOANER! :72:


Ummm. I hope you're not talking about me...

[1duffman]

sry Nik, was lookin at some of the older threads evidently..this is the sound of me backpedaling...Whhhooops!:49:

[revelations]

Bringing this thread back from the dead! I have a 07 GSXR 1000, took it to the track for the first time in April and again last Sat. I now realize all these years I haven't actually been riding! I now know what all the hype is all about an encourage getting on a track to everyone. Thanks to all the people who did and continue to push me to keep the craziness off the street ( Matt, Nikole, Kenny, Tom)

It's only cuz I wanna show you how much better I am on the track

[07Gixxer1k]

It's only cuz I wanna show you how much better I am on the track

Can't wait to see you on the big bike.... you may want to invest in traction control since the 600 handed you some asphalt!

[revelations]

It's only cuz I wanna show you how much better I am on the track

Can't wait to see you on the big bike.... you may want to invest in traction control since the 600 handed you some asphalt!

Throttle control, its cheaper

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[DevilChild]

sry Nik, was lookin at some of the older threads evidently..this is the sound of me backpedaling...Whhhooops!:49:

hahah no worries..


Can't wait to see you on the big bike.... you may want to invest in traction control since the 600 handed you some asphalt!

hahahhahaha

Throttle control, its cheaper

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lol you failed at that too :P jjjkkkk

[bored&stroked]

Thanks to all the people who did and continue to push me to keep the craziness off the street ( Matt, Nikole, Kenny, Tom)

I just want to be clear that I did not nor do I condone not riding way too fast on the street when conditions permit. I only push for everyone to also include the track in their fast riding exsperiences.

[MaTTMaN]

I just want to be clear that I did not nor do I condone not riding way too fast on the street when conditions permit. I only push for everyone to also include the track in their fast riding exsperiences.

anyone that knows you, knows this about you....

[Pizza]

I rIdE bIkE gOoD fOr LoNg TiMe LoL

Chuck Norris's thoughts on this-

http://intrawebnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chuck-norris-thumbs-up.jpg

[az 05 r6]

7 years in December, first bike was an 05 r6 second was an 06 r6 and now i have my 09 r1. have about 10 trackdays under my belt would love some more

[Classy20]

Now I’m 25 and I have been riding bikes since 20. Riding is one of my major hobbies. Currently I own a 2001 CBR 929RR Erion which is the best bike I have ever owned.

http://www.fireblades.org/forums/attachments/motorcycles-for-sale/29392d1209086161t-fs-tennessee-2001-cbr929rr-erion-racing-edition-mint-erion.jpg

[Fabian]

Been riding since December 1997.

1st Bike: 1996 GSX-R 750 bought in Dec 1997 (made crunchy by drunk driver in 2004)
2nd Bike: 2005 CBR 1000RR bought in May 2005 (stolen in Jan 2006)
3rd Bike: 2008 GSX-R 750 bought in Dec 2008 (current ride)

[Azteca7796]

Been riding for about 5 months. My first bike is my current one 07 R6s.