Go Back   Two Wheel Fix > Riding > Street

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-10-2009, 10:56 AM   #11
skiergirl
Gixxer Girl
 
skiergirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Kyle, TX
Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F
Posts: 1,424
Default

Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.
skiergirl is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:07 AM   #12
t-homo
WSB Champion
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
Default

I think I am mediocre, also. Not keeping up with the fast guys, but ahead of the slow guys. I'm also not the guy who goes balls to the wall trying to keep up. I've seen/heard about that happening way too many times. Anymore, for group rides, we will just get ahold of each other via PM or phone calls to set up group rides.
t-homo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:09 AM   #13
shmike
Follower
 
shmike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,549
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by skiergirl View Post
Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.
Sometimes.

One of the most naturally talented riders I know is a big mouth.

He won't necessarily brag about his "skills" perse but he is definitely not short on confidence and doesn't mind tell you that he'll teach you a thing or two.
shmike is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:10 AM   #14
z06boy
Letzroll
 
z06boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lake Norman area, NC
Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6
Posts: 5,265
Default

I'll be the first to admit...I'm a car guy that also happens to like bikes.

I drive better than I ride.

I am a good all around street rider...I have quite a bit of experience BUT I'm only so so in the twisties and I admit it.

When it comes to cars I've had training and have done track days...I even drive for a living. I've driven supercharged Vettes... Mustangs...Vipers...Porsche 911 Turbos and non turbos...Mercedes AMG this and that top of the line BMW's...Aston Martin's...and the list goes on.

I've never done a track day on a bike.

I've ridden enough that I have NO problem riding or controlling my R1 but again when it gets twisty....I'm mid pack or a little further back usually.

I actually like riding near the rear of groups because I know I've got common sense and know how to survive but I don't trust other riders unless I know them.

Ok I'm selling my bikes and sticking with fast cars and boats. BS !!!!
z06boy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:14 AM   #15
Archren
Sham WOW
 
Archren's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: ATX
Moto: 2007 Ducati 1098
Posts: 2,741
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by skiergirl View Post
Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.



I know I'm not a fast rider. I have a "fast" bike, but I know I will never be good enough to use it to it's full potential, and I'm ok with that. I don't ride to be fast.. I ride because riding makes me happy.

Although I will admit it's nice when people have complimented me.. but I'm also happy to hear constructive criticism so that I can improve.
__________________
Photography

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time. It was impossible."
- Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature

"Be who you are and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind."
-Dr. Seuss
Archren is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:16 AM   #16
tached1000rr
WERA White Plate
 
tached1000rr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NC
Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
Posts: 2,448
Default

My ultimate goal when riding is to have fun and enjoy the road, but a close second is to continue to become a better rider.
tached1000rr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 11:18 AM   #17
t-homo
WSB Champion
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
Posts: 7,146
Default

When I think about it, my riding skills are about the only thing i'm not cocky about.
t-homo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 12:52 PM   #18
Amber Lamps
Moto GP Star
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 14,556
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by skiergirl View Post
Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.
Not true, if I had a 14" penis, trust me you'd hear about it!!!
Amber Lamps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 01:11 PM   #19
CrazyKell
Vrooom
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: 06 ZX6R
Posts: 4,427
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by z06boy View Post
I even drive for a living.
What do you do?
CrazyKell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 01:12 PM   #20
shmike
Follower
 
shmike's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,549
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyKell View Post
What do you do?
He drives.
shmike is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:39 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.