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Smiley nailed it. I've only hit it twice on the street, but every time I get on the track I can reach it. It is very zen. For me, its like tunnel vision. I am aware of everything else around me, but the only thing that is "real" is that which is in my path. I can see the turns in my head, almost like out of body and am prepping ahead of time while still physically seeing what is in front of me.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR
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![]() I started to quote various people, then realized I was quoting about everyone. ![]() tached, it isn't just on familiar roads but also unfamiliar. smiley, being one with the bike. This is why I bought the bike I did. I could just feel that I could be "one" with it. I think Chi explained it like I would, very zen-like. You know what is going on around you yet you are so focused on your path. I get this when I run races too, which generally results in a very good race... just like a very good ride on the bike. I often have these moments when I least feel like it too. Generally when I don't think I'm going to ride or run very well... turn out to the best ones ever. |
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Soul Man
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Everywhere, all the time.
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Because life isn't fair, and neither am I.
Plus, you're kinda cute when you get all pouty. JC
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Keyboard Racer
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Mile High City
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When I'm in the zone, I can predict what's happening ahead. Last month I was on a two-lane twisty road with a turnout off of my lane. Of course it was on a blind corner. I had railed on it many times, but this time I thought a car could turn from the other lane into the turnout. So I slowed down and sure enough, a car cut across from the blind corner into my lane for the turnout.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300
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Just to start shit.
Do only sportbike riders experience this, or do cruiser people reach this zone? When I had my Shadow 600, I rode it like a sportbike, going up and down the same set of twisties just to better my skills. I reached nirvana several times.
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I don't notice until after the ride is over. I remember things like being able to hear myself breathing in my helmet and individual leaves on trees and stuff. It's weird.
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There are some cruiser riding who look to push it as well and some who are pretty fast so I would say yes there is a zone for those guys. My buddy can ride his custom Yamaha Warrior in the twisties at a pace that sportbikers can appreciate and many can't keep up with him at that pace.
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