After being allowed out of the institution, without supervision, I have decided to race again. So, get out of my way or I'll crash you.
What class would a 45 year old, 6' 3" , 220# very slow person have the most fun in? How slow you ask? When I crash it looks like I fell off the kick stand. I crashed once on the back stretch of Road Atlanta and didn't scratch the paint. I don't carry enough speed to have to wear leathers.
What should I ride? I mini bike?
Seriously, I like that SV650, but I'm fat. Any suggestions?
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Quote from: GSXR RACER MIKE on February 10, 2009, 11:47:41 PM
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SO thats MJ's new racebike? :)
usgpru 125. you can hang out with all the old over weight guys on tiny bikes. there is only one diference though, those guys are fast.
ORA are you serious or is this the dogs posting again? if serious, ride the 1k in CORC.
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Is that photochopped or is it for sale somewhere?
If you got the cash, you should just buy one of those two-up rides with Ulrich. But seriously, If that GSXR bicycle was painted yellow it'd probably be too fast for you.
Quote from: Over-ReActor on February 10, 2009, 10:47:54 PM
After being allowed out of the institution, without supervision, I have decided to race again. So, get out of my way or I'll crash you.
What class would a 45 year old, 6' 3" , 220# very slow person have the most fun in? How slow you ask? When I crash it looks like I fell off the kick stand. I crashed once on the back stretch of Road Atlanta and didn't scratch the paint. I don't carry enough speed to have to wear leathers.
What should I ride? I mini bike?
Seriously, I like that SV650, but I'm fat. Any suggestions?
Don't let you size determine what you ride. I have witnessed riders well over 200 pounds do very well on small bikes. I would think about how much money you will spend on racing a given bike for the fun you will receive in return. If you really do not care about where you finish then just ride a bike that is enjoyable to be on.
An SV is a very forgiving bike to ride, and for that reason they can be allot of fun to ride. There have been a few of the larger fellas that have went to a Buell or a Ducati DS 1000 in the light weight classes to take advantage of the extra torque to level the field with the lighter competitors (Don Cook) and it seems to have fit them and their riding style.
that's just my 2 cents
Guy
Quote from: EX_#76 on February 24, 2009, 01:50:45 PM
I there have been a few of the larger fellas that have went to a Buell or a Ducati DS 1000 in the light weight classes to take advantage of the extra torque to level the field with the lighter competitors (Don Cook) and it seems to have fit them and their riding style.
that's just my 2 cents
Guy
As one of the "larger fellas" I can attest: If I didn't have a small fortune in my 1000ds, I'd be back on the Hawk. There used to be a saying about how its more fun to ride a slow bike fast that ride a fast bike slow. So true!
Quote from: spyderchick on February 24, 2009, 11:10:35 AMIs that photochopped or is it for sale somewhere?
Ask MJ, he sent me that photo some time ago.
Don't let ORA fool you. he has been known to do 1:30 ish range at Road Atlanta IIRC.
Quote from: Gixxerblade on February 24, 2009, 06:23:08 PM
Don't let ORA fool you. he has been known to do 1:30 ish range at Road Atlanta IIRC.
Great!! this sounds like another WERA bait & switch. I'm out, and you can have you're safety wire back!
Quote from: GSXR RACER MIKE on February 24, 2009, 04:38:03 PM
Ask MJ, he sent me that photo some time ago.
It's probably his personal ride. :lmao: :biggrin:
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Quote from: Gixxerblade on February 24, 2009, 06:23:08 PM
Don't let ORA fool you. he has been known to do 1:30 ish range at Road Atlanta IIRC.
It was actually a 1:29:9. I failed the breatalizer afterwards. Most awesome trackday ever. Matt Lynn, Britt Lynn, Josh Hayes and Melissa met me there. Kevin Schwantz stopped by and autographed my new bike.
My bike never went that fast before and probably never will again. I can only smile and think about that day. If you ever had a day that sticks out in your mind, that was mine.
And after watching the 200 I'll probably get and Aprilia or Buell now. Thanks for all your comments.
You could get a Ducati and be at a complete disadvantage like the rest of us Ducati riders.
Quote from: Ducati23 on March 13, 2009, 04:55:50 PM
You could get a Ducati and be at a complete disadvantage like the rest of us Ducati riders.
I've thought about it. 848. Someone should start a thread on what class it should be legal in. :).