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Old 04-13-2010, 11:01 AM   #1
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I still don't see what the big deal is. You ride around on a race replica sportbike that's faster than most Ferrari's then I think "How fast you been on that thing" is a fair question.
quicker, not faster. Most bikes arent geared to reach f-car top speeds
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Old 04-13-2010, 11:09 AM   #2
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quicker, not faster. Most bikes arent geared to reach f-car top speeds
Thanks for clarifying that form me. This is my first year as a motorcyclist, so I'm still trying to learn the basics and stuff.

Which side is the clutch on again?
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Old 04-13-2010, 11:32 AM   #3
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Thanks for clarifying that form me. This is my first year as a motorcyclist, so I'm still trying to learn the basics and stuff.

Which side is the clutch on again?
your right foot. Make sure you stomp really hard when you change up
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Old 04-13-2010, 11:46 AM   #4
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your right foot. Make sure you stomp really hard when you change up
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Old 04-15-2010, 07:13 PM   #5
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quicker, not faster. Most bikes arent geared to reach f-car top speeds
It's about aerodynamics far more so than gearing. Bikes are aerodynamically dirty.



Anyway, to answer the original question, I usually give em a smirk & a wink and say "sixty fiiiiiive.... but I've done 150+ on the track". I don't really think it's all that retarded of a question.

And if people ask me to wheelie, given that the environment is safe, I have no problem lifting the front wheel for em. It's fun for me & fun for them, so why not?
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