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Since: Oct 05, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:32 am
Post subject: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1
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Three weeks later I understand better.
I thought that 6th gear was wasted when in fact 4th, 5th, and 6th are
wasted.
I still am in awe of how smooth this bike is. You never feel like you are
moving as quick as you are.
Being 6'4" puts a lot of you in the wind, even when you lean.
The backroads of Oregon are a lot more fun when you don't have a line of
cars following the one guy who obeys the speed limits for the curves.
Dirt bikes are still a lot more fun. If I wreck on a dirt bike it is because
I am an idiot. When I am on the road I have to pay attention to every other
idiot also.
Guys on cruisers don't wave? Why not?
Speaking of Cruisers. I don't get it. I rode my brother in laws and it was
awkward. It vibrated, put your feet into an un athletic position and seemed
to require more shifting. The balance wasn't even close to the feeling I get
with the FZ1! To each their own I guess. My brother in law keeps saying he
likes the sound of it. I bet he trades it in soon though.
I want to thank you for your advice after I got this bike. A little
retraining was all I needed.
J |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:32 am
Post subject: Re: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Josh White wrote:
> Three weeks later I understand better.
> I thought that 6th gear was wasted when in fact 4th, 5th, and 6th are
> wasted.
> I still am in awe of how smooth this bike is. You never feel like you
> are moving as quick as you are.
> Being 6'4" puts a lot of you in the wind, even when you lean.
> The backroads of Oregon are a lot more fun when you don't have a line
> of cars following the one guy who obeys the speed limits for the
> curves.
Sounds like you're acclimating just fine.
I have a question for you, too. In a couple of weeks, I'm going to ride
from the Seattle area to Las Vegas for a software conference. I'm taking
enough vacation time to spend about 4 days getting there, and another week
returning. I'd planned to ride through the Sierra Nevada along the CA/NV
border on the way down, then come home through Utah (think Bryce, Zion) on
the way back.
I haven't decided how to get from Seattle to the Mt. Shasta area, though.
Any recommendations for Oregon roads that are not to be missed? I really
don't want to take I-5 if I can help it. (BTDT. Don't need another
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:23 pm
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:24 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 4:24 pm
Post subject: Re: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Josh White wrote:
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> EffJ:
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> If you have the time I would recommend going up 224 following the
> Clackams river to Detroit lake then cutting over to Salem. 224 Is
> awesome for bikes. You start in curves coming out of town then get a
> 10 mile stretch of straight then back into curves. 224 winds right on
> the river and keeps climbing elevation. I think you can fill up in
> Estacada and make it all the way...
Thanks for the recommendations, Josh. I've printed a copy of your reply,
and it will certainly figure into my route planning. I'll almost certainly
be on the FJR, and its 6.6 gallon tank gives me a pretty decent range. I'd
really LIKE to do this on the R6, but whenever that thought occurs to me, I
just sit down and take a few deep breaths. The FJR is still pretty good
with mountain roads, and it's a lot better long-distance bike.
Depending on whether certain FS routes are open by then, I have an
interesting way to get to the Portland area without going near I-5. It's
looking like the others will be no problem, but Rt 123 down the east side of
Mt. Rainier national park is in doubt, due to slide damage that may not be
fixed by then. >> Stay informed about: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 12:41 am
Post subject: Re: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"e" <someone DeleteThis @some.domain> wrote in message
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> In article <KM4gg.833$9c7.445@trnddc06>, "Josh White"
> <josh.white DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>Three weeks later I understand better.
>>I thought that 6th gear was wasted when in fact 4th, 5th, and 6th are
>>wasted.
>>I still am in awe of how smooth this bike is. You never feel like you are
>>moving as quick as you are.
>>Being 6'4" puts a lot of you in the wind, even when you lean.
>>The backroads of Oregon are a lot more fun when you don't have a line of
>>cars following the one guy who obeys the speed limits for the curves.
>>Dirt bikes are still a lot more fun. If I wreck on a dirt bike it is
>>because
>>I am an idiot. When I am on the road I have to pay attention to every
>>other
>>idiot also.
>>Guys on cruisers don't wave? Why not?
>>Speaking of Cruisers. I don't get it. I rode my brother in laws and it was
>>awkward. It vibrated, put your feet into an un athletic position and
>>seemed
>>to require more shifting. The balance wasn't even close to the feeling I
>>get
>>with the FZ1! To each their own I guess. My brother in law keeps saying he
>>likes the sound of it. I bet he trades it in soon though.
>>I want to thank you for your advice after I got this bike. A little
>>retraining was all I needed.
>>
>>J
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> cruisers are lame snobs. they're all about the look and the
> sound. they are not riders, they are posuers. they don't
> wave because it take 2 hands to keep those bloated front
> ends pointed strait.
> i ignore them. i'm a rider not a cruiser. i ride in death
> valley a lot. they are like a hummerhoid clodding up roads.
> i just blow around them. they hate that. they often will try
> to block the lane. i just hit the shoulder, they are afraid
> of shoulders. if they drop that 30k pos, it's major expense
> to fix. so i hit the shoulder and ignore them. they hate
> that.
Excuse me but I ride a cruiser and I do wave to all bikes. Don't go name
calling unless you want to start a damn flame war. >> Stay informed about: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:57 am
Post subject: Re: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Dave Scott" <dbs58.RemoveThis@hotmail.nospam.com> wrote in message
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> "e" <someone.RemoveThis@some.domain> wrote in message
> news:UHigg.236501$lk7.189474@fe04.news.easynews.com...
>> In article <KM4gg.833$9c7.445@trnddc06>, "Josh White"
>> <josh.white.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>Three weeks later I understand better.
>>>I thought that 6th gear was wasted when in fact 4th, 5th, and 6th are
>>>wasted.
>>>I still am in awe of how smooth this bike is. You never feel like you are
>>>moving as quick as you are.
>>>Being 6'4" puts a lot of you in the wind, even when you lean.
>>>The backroads of Oregon are a lot more fun when you don't have a line of
>>>cars following the one guy who obeys the speed limits for the curves.
>>>Dirt bikes are still a lot more fun. If I wreck on a dirt bike it is
>>>because
>>>I am an idiot. When I am on the road I have to pay attention to every
>>>other
>>>idiot also.
>>>Guys on cruisers don't wave? Why not?
>>>Speaking of Cruisers. I don't get it. I rode my brother in laws and it
>>>was
>>>awkward. It vibrated, put your feet into an un athletic position and
>>>seemed
>>>to require more shifting. The balance wasn't even close to the feeling I
>>>get
>>>with the FZ1! To each their own I guess. My brother in law keeps saying
>>>he
>>>likes the sound of it. I bet he trades it in soon though.
>>>I want to thank you for your advice after I got this bike. A little
>>>retraining was all I needed.
>>>
>>>J
>>>
>>>
>> cruisers are lame snobs. they're all about the look and the
>> sound. they are not riders, they are posuers. they don't
>> wave because it take 2 hands to keep those bloated front
>> ends pointed strait.
>> i ignore them. i'm a rider not a cruiser. i ride in death
>> valley a lot. they are like a hummerhoid clodding up roads.
>> i just blow around them. they hate that. they often will try
>> to block the lane. i just hit the shoulder, they are afraid
>> of shoulders. if they drop that 30k pos, it's major expense
>> to fix. so i hit the shoulder and ignore them. they hate
>> that.
> Excuse me but I ride a cruiser and I do wave to all bikes. Don't go name
> calling unless you want to start a damn flame war.
To be honest, the majority of the people down in my area ride cruisers. 1 in
5 wave. That is just a guesstimate since it isn't important enough to keep
track of. Every single person on a sport bike has waived at me. I think you
may be the 1 in 5 cruisers that wave. Maybe it is because I am not on a
cruiser. Are bikers segragated that way, Cruisers/ Sportbikes?
J
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> >> Stay informed about: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:01 am
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"EffJay R. Yamaha" <F.J.Are RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Josh White wrote:
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>> EffJ:
>>
>> If you have the time I would recommend going up 224 following the
>> Clackams river to Detroit lake then cutting over to Salem. 224 Is
>> awesome for bikes. You start in curves coming out of town then get a
>> 10 mile stretch of straight then back into curves. 224 winds right on
>> the river and keeps climbing elevation. I think you can fill up in
>> Estacada and make it all the way...
>
> Thanks for the recommendations, Josh. I've printed a copy of your reply,
> and it will certainly figure into my route planning. I'll almost
> certainly be on the FJR, and its 6.6 gallon tank gives me a pretty decent
> range. I'd really LIKE to do this on the R6, but whenever that thought
> occurs to me, I just sit down and take a few deep breaths. The FJR is
> still pretty good with mountain roads, and it's a lot better long-distance
> bike.
>
> Depending on whether certain FS routes are open by then, I have an
> interesting way to get to the Portland area without going near I-5. It's
> looking like the others will be no problem, but Rt 123 down the east side
> of Mt. Rainier national park is in doubt, due to slide damage that may not
> be fixed by then.
It is a long distance to consider. If I had your options I know I would take
the one that would be the most comfortable to go with. Let me know if you
how your ride down from Seattle goes. >
>
> >> Stay informed about: 3 weeks later on my new FZ1 |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 7:46 am
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:14 pm
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:21 pm
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