Ask A Motorcycle Rider Anything Thread

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 07:28 PM

Here's some motorcycle porn:

Q4P · 06-29-2011, 07:36 PM

How do you guys have the balls to go 9 seconds in the 1/4 mile on a bike that doesn't look too stable at 40? Organ donors for sure...

CollinsE90 · 06-29-2011, 07:39 PM

How does it feel when the handle bars shake at high speeds? Butthole pucker?

M3Bahn · 06-29-2011, 07:41 PM

Who started "the wave" to other bikers?
I don't want to do it any more.

infinitekidM2C · 06-29-2011, 08:02 PM

Why do you guize have to rev while waiting at the light?

Bakeme521 · 06-29-2011, 08:06 PM

How do those isle of man TT drivers fit there massive balls in those tight suits?

choicez · 06-29-2011, 08:11 PM

Which will win a 1/4 race between a Vespa or a Prius?

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Questforpower

How do you guys have the balls to go 9 seconds in the 1/4 mile on a bike that doesn't look too stable at 40? Organ donors for sure...

Huge levels of testosterone. Organ Donors on DonorCycles

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

How does it feel when the handle bars shake at high speeds? Butthole pucker?

Steering dampers reduce head shake under hard accelerating and braking. With that said, it is ridiculously terrifying. I've survived one and it's not fun.

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Originally Posted by M3Bahn

Who started "the wave" to other bikers?
I don't want to do it any more.

It all started a long long long time ago...with that said, if you don't want to wave, don't

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Why do you guize have to rev while waiting at the light?

The typical "SQUID" does that. I do not have time to go into further detail as to that acronym. With that said, I don't do it and hate it when someone does.

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

How do those isle of man TT drivers fit there massive balls in those tight suits?

The cow/kangaroo hide can be a bit stretchable. There are some stretch panels in certain ares of a full suit. Example: Crotch region.

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Originally Posted by choicez

Which will win a 1/4 race between a Vespa or a Prius?

Vespa

Buegie · 06-29-2011, 08:53 PM

why does almost every sport bike I see appear to have one headlight out? Is one a low beam and one high?

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Buegie

why does almost every sport bike I see appear to have one headlight out? Is one a low beam and one high?

There are many reasons. Which one is accurate i don't know. Some say, it has to do with voltage etc. Some say having both on from a distance may look like a car at a further distance because the closeness of the front lights on motorcycles.

And yes, if you put on high beam both should light up albeit one may be less brighter then the other.

BillLee · 06-29-2011, 09:06 PM

what would your dream bike be?

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

what would your dream bike be?

I have a few, but if it has to be ONLY 1, it would be the Ducati Desmosedici RR.

Andrew@ET · 06-29-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

I have a few, but if it has to be ONLY 1, it would be the Ducati Desmosedici RR.

Thats my favorite too !!! Any one who has not seen this bike do your self a favor and look it up.

ianbiz · 06-29-2011, 10:42 PM

Do you look at the weather everyday before you ride...

GregTheStig · 06-29-2011, 10:50 PM

Have you ever hit a pothole? I've seen a few motorcyclists hit them on the highway and it looks like quite a kick in the ass. Not sure how they can hold on at high speeds.

Express · 06-29-2011, 10:52 PM

why do you fuckers think its okay to drive on the shoulder

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@EMSTUNING

Thats my favorite too !!! Any one who has not seen this bike do your self a favor and look it up.

it's essentially 2005's MOTOGP bike.

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

Do you look at the weather everyday before you ride...

Yes, I also take it a step further. I check the HOURLY forecast.

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Originally Posted by GregTheStig

Have you ever hit a pothole? I've seen a few motorcyclists hit them on the highway and it looks like quite a kick in the ass. Not sure how they can hold on at high speeds.

Potholes, big cracks in pavement etc all make a motorcycle riders life more difficult than it already is. Sportbike suspensions are on the stiffer side as it is so you feel every bit of compression and misalignment in the pavement. In short is really sucks. As far as holding on, it more so about being prepared for it. Contrary to belief, you DO NOT want to have a super tight grip or a "death grip" on the handlebars. If I'm going over a big bump or a pothole I get my ass up off the seat just a bit and bend my knees which in terms acts as a buffer to decrease the "kick in the balls and ass" feeling.

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Originally Posted by express705

why do you fuckers think its okay to drive on the shoulder

I don't think its okay to drive on the shoulder. Hence why i don't.

BTM · 06-29-2011, 11:03 PM

why do people ride with no helmet but one hanging on the back. Also a question for the black people thread.

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

why do people ride with no helmet but one hanging on the back. Also a question for the black people thread.

Because they are fucking stupid and are posers.

Blake · 06-29-2011, 11:17 PM

Why are bikers so gay?

Razzy · 06-29-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

Why are bikers so gay?

I will have to get back to you on that one

EDIT: The Harley guys with tassels are gay, that I know for sure.

Gregxi · 06-30-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Razzy

There are many reasons. Which one is accurate i don't know. Some say, it has to do with voltage etc. Some say having both on from a distance may look like a car at a further distance because the closeness of the front lights on motorcycles.

And yes, if you put on high beam both should light up albeit one may be less brighter then the other.

It started about 5 years ago in the states, the OEM's brought it over from Europe only one headlight on in lowbeam unless you flash the passing lamp then both light up.

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