someone Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Why not just ride a speed that yes on the straights is slow but faster through the corners as your not having to pick up scrubbed off speed . Because then I will only be able to go at 20mph on the straight bits too. Hmph. Quote
Guest Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 I go really, really, really, really fast... on track. Otherwise I'm quite a boring old sod on the road - don't intentionally speed, always doing my shoulder checks, don't take unnecessary risks and that sort of stuff.Please form an elderly queue to join me on a ride. Sounds more appropriate... Quote
Joeman Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 So the moral of the story is to speed in the most inappropriate places as there is less chance of getting caught... Quote
Westbeef Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 So it's [strikeout]acceptable[/strikeout] advisable to test the 0-60 time on my bike outside a school? Quote
Mr Fro Posted April 13, 2017 Posted April 13, 2017 I go really, really, really, really fast... on track. Otherwise I'm quite a boring old sod on the road - don't intentionally speed, always doing my shoulder checks, don't take unnecessary risks and that sort of stuff.Please form an elderly queue to join me on a ride. Sounds more appropriate...That's quite amusing Phil. Quote
Ezikkiel Posted April 14, 2017 Posted April 14, 2017 I think you got to be sensible now a days , the golden days of bike riding in the uk on the road are gone I feel , don't get me wrong I love riding bikes but its so so easy to get points nowadays and not through excessive speeding . and this is why I'm considering getting rid of my GSR and getting a V-Strom. When I had my Daytona every time I got on that thing I felt like I needed to do 8000mph (not that I did of course) whereas a v-strom will not make you feel like being Rossi every damn ride (I hope) Quote
Guest Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 For me riding is about safety totally so. there are times when the speed limit is way too fast, and times when it is way too slow for conditions.I am content to stay with the legal limit much of the time and I don't feel I am going too slow, and then there are times when something more spirited is called for.Sometimes fast riding is necessary to escape a hazard.I often carry two up and there is a responsibility to get them home safe. Having said that on my last outing my pillion said she was in an adrenaline rush and was briefly scared, but she loved every second. Safe riding doesn't mean boring. Wisdom is knowing when you can push the envelope without breaking it. Quote
Guest Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) sometimes, fast riding is necessary to escape a hazard.,, ....unfortunately, a hazard usually created by fast riding. ....... To paraphrase Frank Borman, "A superior rider is the one who uses his superior judgment to avoid situations which require the application of his superior skills". Edited August 19, 2018 by Anonymous Quote
geofferz Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 Sometimes fast riding is necessary Agreed. Namely when I'm on my motorcycle. Quote
Stu Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 Sometimes fast riding is necessary Agreed. Namely when I'm on my motorcycle. Is that after you have slapped an arse or two Anyway way are we bumping 18 month old threads? Quote
Guest Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 Sometimes fast riding is necessary Agreed. Namely when I'm on my motorcycle.Aha....so you admit that you're the hazard that has to be escaped...... Quote
Guest Posted August 19, 2018 Posted August 19, 2018 Anyway way are we bumping 18 month old threads?'Cos things are a bit slow this weekend? Quote
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