A legend in our own minds? or Admired by our peers?

CrazyKell · 06-09-2009, 09:30 PM

There's a dude we ride with that everyone calls Racer Dave. He does race but still rides quite a bit on the street. Dude is so fast it's not even funny. Seriously NUTS but with a whole whackload of skill to back it up.

He's also one of the most modest people I know!

Lots of people I meet that talk a big game....but unless they're dangerous I don't pay too much attention to them.

tached1000rr · 06-09-2009, 09:38 PM

I'm the type that wants to replay the segment of road in my mind at the next stop with the fast guys, looking to always get better and picking their minds about lines and anything else I can get out of them and having them give me their honest evaluation of my riding.

CrazyKell · 06-09-2009, 09:50 PM

I'm constantly asking for feedback from guys I trust. I'd prefer to hear how they do something or how they gained a particular skill rather than talk shit about how fast I may or may not be.

Mr Lefty · 06-09-2009, 10:33 PM

I've met all sorts... I've never been big on talk... even if you can back it up... I don't like hearing about it...

I myself... suck... I'll never be fast... as 1. I don't have the intrest to spend that much money at the track... and 2. lost the interest/balls/whatever you wanna call it... to ride fast on the street.

most of the people I've met from the forum... don't talk about how they ride... which I like...

Rsv1000R · 06-10-2009, 08:46 AM

I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). But if I did I have a friend who has a Saturday morning group ride, and most of them race and are track instructors.

HurricaneHeather · 06-10-2009, 09:17 AM

I guess for me, I always rode to have fun.

I couldn't really care less if I was faster or slower or smoother than anyone else. I suppose that is why I loved the baby Ninja so much was because it was just plain fun and nothing else.

So I never bothered to compare myself to other people. That doesn't mean I didn't take advice or watch others on the rare occassions that I rode with others. But if I wasn't as fast or smooth as them...oh well. At least I had fun.

Amber Lamps · 06-10-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsv1000R

I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). But if I did I have a friend who has a Saturday morning group ride, and most of them race and are track instructors.

Me too! Other riders just make me nervous now, so I avoid them like the plague! Even when I do concede to ride with other guys it's usually for my own purposes. Like when I shot that video which was the 2nd time I rode with someone else this year btw. Other than the rally. Even there I had the tendency to avoid "group riding" at the Gap. It's nothing personal. I've just had my fill of picking guys up off the ground.

As the people from the rally can attest, my self imposed exile from other riders has done nothing to help me improve my riding skills.

As far as being "admired by my peers", well it all depends on what you define as "peers".

For every person that thought I was cool, there were two that thought I was reckless.

I think that I am solidly mediocre!

skiergirl · 06-10-2009, 09:56 AM

Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.

z06boy · 06-10-2009, 10:10 AM

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 !!!!

Antwanny · 06-10-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rsv1000R

I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). .

High Fucking five

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06-09-2009, 09:30 PM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	There's a dude we ride with that everyone calls Racer Dave. He does race but still rides quite a bit on the street. Dude is so fast it's not even funny. Seriously NUTS but with a whole whackload of skill to back it up. He's also one of the most modest people I know! Lots of people I meet that talk a big game....but unless they're dangerous I don't pay too much attention to them.

06-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	I'm the type that wants to replay the segment of road in my mind at the next stop with the fast guys, looking to always get better and picking their minds about lines and anything else I can get out of them and having them give me their honest evaluation of my riding.

06-09-2009, 09:50 PM	#3
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I'm constantly asking for feedback from guys I trust. I'd prefer to hear how they do something or how they gained a particular skill rather than talk shit about how fast I may or may not be.

06-09-2009, 10:33 PM	#4
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I've met all sorts... I've never been big on talk... even if you can back it up... I don't like hearing about it... I myself... suck... I'll never be fast... as 1. I don't have the intrest to spend that much money at the track... and 2. lost the interest/balls/whatever you wanna call it... to ride fast on the street. most of the people I've met from the forum... don't talk about how they ride... which I like...

06-10-2009, 08:46 AM	#5
Rsv1000R WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,059	I usually ride by myself, and enjoy the pace I ride. I'm not really interested in going faster (and I wouldn't call myself fast at all). But if I did I have a friend who has a Saturday morning group ride, and most of them race and are track instructors.

06-10-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	I guess for me, I always rode to have fun. I couldn't really care less if I was faster or slower or smoother than anyone else. I suppose that is why I loved the baby Ninja so much was because it was just plain fun and nothing else. So I never bothered to compare myself to other people. That doesn't mean I didn't take advice or watch others on the rare occassions that I rode with others. But if I wasn't as fast or smooth as them...oh well. At least I had fun.

06-10-2009, 09:56 AM	#8
skiergirl Gixxer Girl Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kyle, TX Moto: 05 GSXR 750 & 06 YZ250F Posts: 1,424	Skills are like Penis size - if you really have some you don't feel the need to brag about it.

06-10-2009, 10:10 AM	#9
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	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 !!!!