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08-05-2012, 03:42 PM
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| Licensed   Joined: Apr 2011 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 1978 Honda CB400 (Project), 1978 Honda XL175 (Towner) | What Makes You Official? So I have been riding for about 4 months now. There are all these milestones for bikers, lots tests of endurance and frustration. When have you made it? In my 4 months I have run out of gas leaving me to push my bike for several blocks. I have taken a bugs/rocks to the helmet and face. Laid my enduro down in gravel. Gloves are awesome What is left? |
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08-05-2012, 03:56 PM
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| Chicken Strips  Joined: Sep 2010 From: Hood River, OR I Ride: 2006 Hayabusa (for sale) | Bee in the helmet. Flat tire. Caught out when it starts snowing. Accidental wheelies. Having a nice looking girl watch you stall the engine and damn near fall over. |
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08-05-2012, 04:10 PM
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| Licensed Joined: Apr 2011 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 1978 Honda CB400 (Project), 1978 Honda XL175 (Towner) | 
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08-05-2012, 04:16 PM
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| Novice Racer  Joined: Apr 2009 From: Renton, WA I Ride: 05 KTM450SMR, 04 YZF250 and one bad ass Truck hehe | Low siding on the street while making a left turn in the just started rain cause you forgot to changes wheels and left your slicks on  Wheelie ticket Blow up a motor realize bike tires cost more than your car tires Hit a bird at 80 mph Stop at a light and forget to put your feet down in front of thousands of people (OP pro surf contest)  Hell.. I've been riding for 44 years and learn something new every time I go out  |
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08-05-2012, 04:17 PM
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| Training Wheels  Joined: Aug 2011 From: Portland I Ride: 2002 HD XL883 - mine since '01, | dude you're all ready there - :) Stoked you are riding - everyone so inclined and able should give two wheels a spin. Interesting philosophically that you list several failures as achievement. Why not focus on the skills you have gained, the joy you have experienced, the adventures you’ve had and honor you’ve displayed as a rider? I understand the idea of being salty and sea stories are always great. - if you’re seeking approval find a mentor or a track class. Set your own goals about achievement, I hope they are positive, crashing is a fools glory. I felt offical getting my road license at 13 for a 100cc after 8 years on the dirt, but that was just the start of learning... I just cruise and I learn all the time - this is a thinking man's game. they say it takes four year to learn to ride a motorcycle - I thought this was hogwash when I was younger, but I later realized that it is the same as when you get a tandem skydive rating - there is a time requirement - because not matter how shit hot a jumper is - typically it takes the years of being on the dropzone to see shit happen. you don’t need to crash to be a man or progress - but you probably will (lots!) whether that is a good thing depends on your goals, beliefs desires and abilities. Have fun! |
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08-05-2012, 04:32 PM
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| Licensed Joined: Apr 2011 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 1978 Honda CB400 (Project), 1978 Honda XL175 (Towner) |
Some might call them failures but they were just challenges that had to be overcome or picked up. The accomplishment is keeping them to a minimum | |
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08-05-2012, 05:07 PM
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| Peg Dragger Joined: Aug 2006 From: port orchard, wa I Ride: SV650 - now SV996R |  riding since 1955 taking stuff for granted= missing things= mechanical failures=crashes= mill/tranny fails riding is existential/experiential its ALWAYS unique/different ultimately unpredictable but minds assume it gets more predictable with experience all else 'seems' to yet most 'surprises' include, in retrospect, hints of doubt, uncertainty, hunches about what was attended to what we could have done with more time/$ "If only" I/he/she/they/mother Nature had checked/known/done/ to the bike/track/road/tyres/ weather. something similiar to learning puters blaming/questioning/fault-finding about hard/soft ware not being logical doing what it would etc. sort of like watching election campaigning "they" shouldn't do this that or the other BUT they do bikes shouldn't slap their tanks seize/explode/grind up their guts, yet they do. Bike riding most refreshing reminding us about attention/vigilence how much is enough/too much If you survive cager/gravel/wet threats If you prep your steed enuf to ride without injury, inconvenience death you've lots to be proud of its an accomplishment It's the ultimate embrace of zen things are as there are the rest is hating, wishing, etc. What a glorious experience on our own Wings Icarus would be envious Thankful for all these years of the experience. 70 last month. DaveS |
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08-05-2012, 05:27 PM
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| Shredder  Joined: May 2011 From: Everett. WA I Ride: GS1150 Rat bike, NSR(G)500cc two stroke,CBR 900rr | When you read a very long list of what can go wrong/right and you realize you've done everything on that list and more. But you're completely aware of the fact you've never done it ALL and still have tons left to learn, never to proud to admit your mistakes and most of all still willing to learn from others. That's the moment you know you have too much left to learn/see/feel/experience to brag about how little you know.  Just my 2 C. |
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08-05-2012, 05:28 PM
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| Novice Racer  Joined: Jul 2007 From: An unstated X,Y,Z coordinate I Ride: 09 Blk Daytona 675 (better than hoochie), BLK/Silver 06 Tiger, Red 04 R1, Yellow 99 Daytona 955i | Stall the motor and fall over at a traffice light |
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08-05-2012, 05:29 PM
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| Licensed Joined: Aug 2010 From: SoKingCo, WA I Ride: ... here and there | Hock a loogie inside your helmet Blow a snot inside your helmet Puke inside your helmet.
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08-05-2012, 05:58 PM
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   Joined: May 2007 From: Milton I Ride: Soozookee |
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08-05-2012, 07:06 PM
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| Permit  Joined: Jul 2011 From: Port Orchard, WA I Ride: DR400S on 17's & XS650 tracker | Wearing a grin under your helmet for your entire ride, breaking out giggling a few times and not knowing or caring why. Every ride to and from work it feels like it did when I was riding a YZ80 in grade school. If you haven't tried a supermoto, I highly recommend it. Last edited by subeng; 08-06-2012 at 07:49 PM.. |
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