Are sport bike riders wimps? - Page 11

NCDave · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Averitteg

Yeah, I've only found one road here in California that is fun to ride on...when there isn't any annoying traffic going super slow. My brother though still rides with all of his friends in NC. They go to Highpoint and Greensboro a lot. He was telling me soon that everyone of his friends and their girls will have their own bikes...except for his wife. lol.

Tell him there's a great road up near Mabry Mill near the BRP. It's called Squirrel Gap Rd or something like that. I'll have to check the map. If they head up to 58 going up the mountain above W-S they should find it. One of the Vulcan riders that lives up in the area took us on it.

Averitteg · 11-16-2007

Nice! I'll pass on the word to him. Maybe next time I'm in NC I'll see if he can get a bike for me to ride and we can all ride up there. I'm so stoked to get the new 250R. He's going to make me a fender elim kit for it. Just have to get him the measurements.

honestlyinsane · 11-16-2007

Wendy there are women only track days I remember reading about it somewhere

NCDave · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Averitteg

Nice! I'll pass on the word to him. Maybe next time I'm in NC I'll see if he can get a bike for me to ride and we can all ride up there. I'm so stoked to get the new 250R. He's going to make me a fender elim kit for it. Just have to get him the measurements.

Hey, that'd be fun. By the way...I just looked. It's called Squirrel Spur Rd.

Mercury · 11-16-2007

Actually I witnessed about an even amount across the board

I was out on the one day when it was 35 - 40F and I seen cruisers and sport bikes alike. Lately ive been taking my truck cause im waiting for my heated pants... wimp me - yeah sure

But I have ridden with jeans and a light jacket in the teens - and the only thing that happens is you get cold and when you get cold you get mad and angry and drive like a maniac - i dont want to do that - so ill wait for the right gear

kenny

firehaz1 · 11-16-2007

I ride year round here in Philly. I'm a firefighter here so I get use to the cold.
Almost 50 with 3 bikes '06 ZX 14, '07 'Busa, '05 ZX 2R. Just wear the right gear and put your cold hand between your legs at the stop lights.

Ninja_Wendy · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by firehaz1

I ride year round here in Philly. I'm a firefighter here so I get use to the cold.
Almost 50 with 3 bikes '06 ZX 14, '07 'Busa, '05 ZX 2R. Just wear the right gear and put your cold hand between your legs at the stop lights.

Ha ha. That is so funny. My office is freezing and I keep putting my hands between my legs to warm them. It works very nicely.

Frenchy · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Wendy

Ha ha. That is so funny. My office is freezing and I keep putting my hands between my legs to warm them. It works very nicely.

Pics! We need pics!

Just kiddin' Wendy...

NCDave · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Wendy

Ha ha. That is so funny. My office is freezing and I keep putting my hands between my legs to warm them. It works very nicely.

Here...lemme try...

Hey...did you see about about Squirrrel Spur Rd? You guys need to go up there with me one day. We can also try out 8 and 40 up in that area. Should be plenty of great riding for a day!

Ninja_Wendy · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by NCDave

Here...lemme try...

Hey...did you see about about Squirrrel Spur Rd? You guys need to go up there with me one day. We can also try out 8 and 40 up in that area. Should be plenty of great riding for a day!

How far is that from Charlotte?

It's getting kinda cold. I would've ridden today but it was like 40 this morning (I am a wimp).

Kevorkian · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Wendy

Ha ha. That is so funny. My office is freezing and I keep putting my hands between my legs to warm them. It works very nicely.

^That is even funnier!!!

Heated gloves aren't very comfy and I am not sure they work well at work but they do wonders when you are riding.

Ninja_Wendy · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Kevorkian

^That is even funnier!!!

Heated gloves aren't very comfy and I am not sure they work well at work but they do wonders when you are riding.

I wonder how well I could type and use my mouse while wearing heated gloves.

Kevorkian · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Wendy

We don't wave at scooters here either. Sometimes I mistake them for a motorcycle and accidentally wave at them. They look at you funny because they aren't used to getting waved at I guess.

Riding with my dad is funny. He waves at anything with less than 4 wheels. Bicyclists look at him like he is crazy when he waves.

NCDave · 11-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Wendy

How far is that from Charlotte?

It's getting kinda cold. I would've ridden today but it was like 40 this morning (I am a wimp).

it's about two hours ride to that area. Quickest way is up through W-S. Probably not the right place to go until spring unless we catch a nice warm day. Wouldn't want your hands getting cold!

firehaz1 · 11-17-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja_Wendy

Ha ha. That is so funny. My office is freezing and I keep putting my hands between my legs to warm them. It works very nicely.

Now if I could just find a place for my toes.

Ninja_Wendy · 11-17-2007

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Originally Posted by NCDave

it's about two hours ride to that area. Quickest way is up through W-S. Probably not the right place to go until spring unless we catch a nice warm day. Wouldn't want your hands getting cold!

No, we don't want me to be cold. Plus in the spring I'll have more experience and be less chicken.

Ninja_Christy · 11-18-2007

Hey~ Me & my husband will love to go there too. W-S is about 2 hours from Raleigh also.

let's get together....

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Originally Posted by NCDave

Here...lemme try...

Hey...did you see about about Squirrrel Spur Rd? You guys need to go up there with me one day. We can also try out 8 and 40 up in that area. Should be plenty of great riding for a day!

Ninja Noob · 11-18-2007

Hey, 2 nights ago i went riding at night while it was 32 degrees out. I was wearing my skiing jacket and jeans. Besides my hands, didnt really feel that cold, until i got home, then i just couldnt warm, even after like an hour long scalding hot shower. Plus my face burned the day after. I think i was starting to get hypothermia. So be careful when u ride in the cold, guys. It's not badass if you feel like i did afterwards.

bennice · 11-18-2007

This week the weather is supposed to take what appears to be it's final dip into winter here, so I went out for a ride today on a slightly different route than I normally take to the mountains. The temps peaked out in the high 60's on the plains and low to mid 50's in the canyons. Surprisingly there were a LOT of sporties out today, and not so many cruisers. There wasn't even a Broncos game today. Maybe it was just the route I took today as opposed to the usual roads. It definitely wasn't the type of road you'd want to take an inexperienced rider, nor one for a nice relaxing cruise.

I definitely could have used some thicker gloves and warmer pants. I got back hours ago and my legs are STILL cold. brrrrrrr........

Kevorkian · 11-19-2007

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Originally Posted by Ninja Noob

Hey, 2 nights ago i went riding at night while it was 32 degrees out. I was wearing my skiing jacket and jeans. Besides my hands, didnt really feel that cold, until i got home, then i just couldnt warm, even after like an hour long scalding hot shower. Plus my face burned the day after. I think i was starting to get hypothermia. So be careful when u ride in the cold, guys. It's not badass if you feel like i did afterwards.

Gear up!! Get gear to protect you from that. It could have been worse before the afterwards.

11-16-2007	#202 (permalink)
Averitteg ATGATT Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,550	Nice! I'll pass on the word to him. Maybe next time I'm in NC I'll see if he can get a bike for me to ride and we can all ride up there. I'm so stoked to get the new 250R. He's going to make me a fender elim kit for it. Just have to get him the measurements. __________________ "I never said it was your fault, I said I was going to blame you!!!" 2008 Ninja 250R - Sold - Missin' it.

11-16-2007	#203 (permalink)
honestlyinsane master of my domain BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: western mass. Posts: 1,087	Wendy there are women only track days I remember reading about it somewhere __________________ 2002 zx12r (mine) 2005 mean streak (ours) 2000 zx6r (hers)

11-16-2007	#205 (permalink)
Mercury Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,777	Actually I witnessed about an even amount across the board I was out on the one day when it was 35 - 40F and I seen cruisers and sport bikes alike. Lately ive been taking my truck cause im waiting for my heated pants... wimp me - yeah sure But I have ridden with jeans and a light jacket in the teens - and the only thing that happens is you get cold and when you get cold you get mad and angry and drive like a maniac - i dont want to do that - so ill wait for the right gear kenny __________________ 2000 drifter 800 - lightly modded 2003 360 4x4 atv

11-18-2007	#219 (permalink)
bennice Last of the non-banned Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,707	This week the weather is supposed to take what appears to be it's final dip into winter here, so I went out for a ride today on a slightly different route than I normally take to the mountains. The temps peaked out in the high 60's on the plains and low to mid 50's in the canyons. Surprisingly there were a LOT of sporties out today, and not so many cruisers. There wasn't even a Broncos game today. Maybe it was just the route I took today as opposed to the usual roads. It definitely wasn't the type of road you'd want to take an inexperienced rider, nor one for a nice relaxing cruise. I definitely could have used some thicker gloves and warmer pants. I got back hours ago and my legs are STILL cold. brrrrrrr........ __________________ 2007 ZX-10R 2007 EX-650R 2003 ZX-6RR

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11-16-2007	#206 (permalink)
firehaz1 Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 39	I ride year round here in Philly. I'm a firefighter here so I get use to the cold. Almost 50 with 3 bikes '06 ZX 14, '07 'Busa, '05 ZX 2R. Just wear the right gear and put your cold hand between your legs at the stop lights.

11-18-2007	#218 (permalink)
Ninja Noob Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 178	Hey, 2 nights ago i went riding at night while it was 32 degrees out. I was wearing my skiing jacket and jeans. Besides my hands, didnt really feel that cold, until i got home, then i just couldnt warm, even after like an hour long scalding hot shower. Plus my face burned the day after. I think i was starting to get hypothermia. So be careful when u ride in the cold, guys. It's not badass if you feel like i did afterwards.

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