PNW Riders

Brady · 04-22-2009, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by polvo2

I planned on making it out there tonight. The gods of lost bike keys seemed to have struck down on me. Locksmith coming tomorrow :(

been there..done that..not fun!

I have 4 keys now HAHAHAAA

G00se · 04-22-2009, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the great ride again.

I keep dragging toes too, I need to work on foot positioning while corning. I think it also has something to do with the rearsets on the 599 being positioned a bit lower and more forward than a true sport bike, or I just suck.

Transported · 04-23-2009, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by lena

Well, I don't run sweep very often (why the hell?) and I have to say it was fun tonight. It's so cool to see all the bikes lined up and diving for the twisties, I love the sight! Also - I got to observe, observe ...

You were a great sweep, though I can't make use of your mapping skills so easily from back there.

I stopped at the last downhill corkscrew on McNamee to make sure everyone got through in good shape and I was amazed at the poetry in motion. Everyone came through that nailbiter like pros. I figured the upcoming Logie Trail would be a cakewalk and I wasn't worried anymore.

Originally Posted by dcamgixxer

As far as footing, I would say ask transported how to have your feet on the rearsets. I may be wrong but i think you want to be on the ball of your foot... Like i said, im no pro, i just try to pass on advise as it was given to me... The reason i say get off the bike more is because it looks like you are just turning in you seat in comparisson to moving over and getting a cheek off. I feel like im saying something wrong so will someone correct me please, i dont want to give bad advise.

Yep, as Lena said, feet on the balls all the time, except to brake and shift. You should be agile on the bike, so you can lift your weight up and down and side to side like a cat ready to pounce. Also, the first thing to get off the bike is your head, shoulder and elbow. Your butt can slide off just a bit once you get comfortable leaning your upper body into the turns.

Originally Posted by polvo2

I planned on making it out there tonight. The gods of lost bike keys seemed to have struck down on me. Locksmith coming tomorrow :(

It's becoming entertaining to see what mechanical mishap you're going to have next.

Saki.Girl · 04-23-2009, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by lena

BTW, Saki Girl, nice avatar. As a matter of fact, since Mr P is currently not available ...

oh now that i like sweet thanks girl that i dig

dcamgixxer no not at all was i up set just cold and was feeling my self get stiff from it and new it was time to go get warm and not hit more twisties its all good.

BoricuaBusa · 04-23-2009, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

I was amazed at the poetry in motion. Everyone came through that nailbiter like pros. I figured the upcoming Logie Trail would be a cakewalk and I wasn't worried anymore.

Haaa.... That's cuz I wasn't there..... you probably would have been waiting like 5 minutes for me.....

Transported · 04-23-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by BoricuaBusa

Haaa.... That's cuz I wasn't there..... you probably would have been waiting like 5 minutes for me.....

Yep. Probably right. We must have had the cream of the crop. No laggards this time around.

Yjeffery · 04-23-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by lena

Jeffrey (or Andrew?

), I am sorry, I didn't pay attention, you were in front of me just for a short time. But yes, balls of your feet on the pegs, for cornering clearance. I scraped my boots before I realized that I wasn't doing it right.

Soil though, Mr Slingshot, should we change your screen name to that?

BTW, Saki Girl, nice avatar. As a matter of fact, since Mr P is currently not available ...

It's Andrew..., thanks for the advice, thanks to every one for the advice!

One thing though, what's the mr. Slingshot thing?

BoricuaBusa · 04-23-2009, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

Yep. Probably right. We must have had the cream of the crop. No laggards this time around.

Now that's low... ouch....

Yjeffery · 04-23-2009, 09:51 AM

ope. never mind... I get it now, soil is that fast guy who took DGA and me on that great back, back road, Awesome!

Soil · 04-23-2009, 11:38 AM

Awesome ride everyone! Great seeing everyone again and getting back on the roads!

Lena - slingshot??? I only passed 1 person... saki-Sorry about that, wasn't too close was it?

Anybody want help or thoughts with positioning / riding concepts give me a shout. It is also always good to hear from those following you - so if you guys saw anything, let me know?

See ya' soon!
C

Saki.Girl · 04-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Soil

I only passed 1 person... saki-Sorry about that, wasn't too close was it?

C

lol not at all glad you did pass me that was my first time down McNamee and I new I was going to take it nice and easy plan on going down it more get some good practice in on it

lena · 04-23-2009, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by Soil

Lena - slingshot??? I only passed 1 person... saki-Sorry about that, wasn't too close was it?

C

You were doing slingshots the whole way on the first half of the ride. Slingshot: slowing down on straights before a turn (and holding everyone else back) and then shooting through it.

Just giving you shit, man!

Transported · 04-23-2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by lena

You were doing slingshots the whole way on the first half of the ride. Slingshot: slowing down on straights before a turn (and holding everyone else back) and then shooting through it.

Just giving you shit, man!

Well that's better than the alternative: going like hell on the straights and wobbling through the turns. What is that called? A Hayabusa?

fun4i · 04-25-2009, 09:16 PM

I can't believe I still haven't made one this year. I'm 90% sure I'll be done early enough to make it this Wednesday

BoricuaBusa · 04-25-2009, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Transported

Well that's better than the alternative: going like hell on the straights and wobbling through the turns. What is that called? A Hayabusa?

that really hurts....

Transported · 04-29-2009, 03:31 PM

Anybody coming out for yer typical boring Skyline ride?

Soil · 04-29-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm planning on it - assuming it doesn't start dumpin'!

h2oboy · 04-29-2009, 03:46 PM

Working today so can't make it but I should be there next wed.

Saki.Girl · 04-29-2009, 03:53 PM

I am in

mfrankpdx · 04-29-2009, 04:06 PM

I might be just "tarded" enough to come out tonight... heh heh, get it? Ok that was lame...

fun4i · 04-29-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

I might be just "tarded" enough to come out tonight... heh heh, get it? Ok that was lame...

I'm going to be half "tarded". More like a Tard that was hit with an ugly stick and told to live in the forest.

CIPHER · 04-29-2009, 05:32 PM

It's supposed to piss from the heavens this evening, so I am gonna sit this one out... However I know Thursday is supposed to be nice, so I will most likely wanna hit the twisties tomorrow.

fun4i · 04-29-2009, 08:03 PM

MAN! that was fun!

It was nice to be able to hoss the dual sport for once. It's slow as piss in the straights but getting the rear to slide around out on Mcnamee was FUN STUFF!... except that last turn by skyline and cornelius... That time it stepped out too far... pucker moment for sure

Transported · 04-29-2009, 09:13 PM

^^^Yep, that last section you were giving my sportie a run.

I noticed you and Mark put your foot down and skim it along the pavement. What happens if you really put it down? It isn't going to slide, is it?

Soil · 04-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Another great day - thanks guys!!! AWESOME ride!
C

mfrankpdx · 04-29-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by Transported

I noticed you and Mark put your foot down and skim it along the pavement. What happens if you really put it down? It isn't going to slide, is it?

Yep, mine slides.

Have to become familiar with the bike though, cause it can stick if you put it down too hard.

motostunter · 04-29-2009, 09:36 PM

Sorry I had to bail guys, just wasn't feeling it.

pv2 · 04-30-2009, 05:53 AM

Hi All:

My RC and I enjoyed the 1st ride.
I really appreciate the pace of the point rider and am looking forward to picking up my technique as we do these rides.

Everyone was really nice.

Next time I will fillup ahead of time

Was surprised as I really did not do all that much riding on this last tankfill.

Perhaps it was the Gas Gremlins????

See you all soon,

PV2

Transported · 04-30-2009, 06:11 AM

PV2, good to ride with you. I followed you on Scholls and didn't realize you were with PNWR. Nice bike, by the way. Sounds awesome.

Brian, thanks for letting me ride the GSX-R600. I've only ridden the Yamar R6S and I think I like the feel of the Suzuki better. It seems to have decent midrange and very sharp handling. The power isn't that far off from my bike, but I don't like the snap of fuel injection. It lunges and then kind of stumbles in a short flat spot. I like the progressive power of my carbed bike. But, I guess you figure out how to compensate for that. Just from the short ride I did, I think I could go quite a bit faster on it than on my bike, which pushes through turns while yours flicks and carves.

Clay, thanks for taking us on Old Germantown. I've never been on that. Love those tight curves, and maybe when it's dry, I won't be sliding around so much.

Thanks for leading, Mark. Hope you didn't mind that I took off on McNamee. I was feeling quite good and didn't want to waste that good pavement.

Sorry I was extra late last evening. I was nicked by a Portland policeman for rolling through a stoplight. He said I have two options: pay a $242 fine for failing to stop, or get the warning slip he had in his hand...

SNDSLGR · 04-30-2009, 07:48 AM

^ That sounds like only one option to me. Wish the guy that pulled me over last week would have let me play multiple choice, lol.

BoricuaBusa · 04-30-2009, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

He said I have two options: pay a $242 fine for failing to stop, or get the warning slip he had in his hand...

Let me guess... you picked the $242 right?

mfrankpdx · 04-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by motostunter

Sorry I had to bail guys, just wasn't feeling it.

No prob. I don't blame you, two up on McNamee seems pretty crazy.

motostunter · 04-30-2009, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by mfrankpdx

No prob. I don't blame you, two up on McNamee seems pretty crazy.

We were trying to take it easy, but the downhill portion was hurting my wrists a bit. Oh well, she is a good passenger, and I will get her railing mcnamee with me soon enough.

Transported · 04-30-2009, 09:17 AM

^^^Does she rest her hands on your gas tank, especially when you brake or when going downhill? Makes a big difference for the pilot, as you don't have her weight leaning against you.

motostunter · 04-30-2009, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

^^^Does she rest her hands on your gas tank, especially when you brake or when going downhill? Makes a big difference for the pilot, as you don't have her weight leaning against you.

She typically grabs at my pockets on my jacket. I don't think she is comfortable putting her hands on the tank. If I remember right, she doesn't feel like she is stable when she does that. Her and I have been riding together for 2 years, so the pocket thing works out the best for us.

Transported · 04-30-2009, 09:46 AM

^^^Well, if you're complaining about wrist pressure downhill, I think the source of the pressure is her leaning against you. So, you ought to try the tank thing. It really works. You hardly know your passenger is back there. In fact, one fellow from another forum has installed handlebars on his Gixxer gas tank so that his wife can have a real handhold. Word is they drag knee together like that.

motostunter · 04-30-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Transported

^^^Well, if you're complaining about wrist pressure downhill, I think the source of the pressure is her leaning against you. So, you ought to try the tank thing. It really works. You hardly know your passenger is back there. In fact, one fellow from another forum has installed handlebars on his Gixxer gas tank so that his wife can have a real handhold. Word is they drag knee together like that.

I don't think we will be installing handlebars on the tank, but I will have her try putting her hands on the tank and see what she thinks.

dcamgixxer · 04-30-2009, 10:28 AM

nate, you got to tell teryl that she has to put her hands on the tank, i ride double up with the wife to and i know your wrists have got to be hurting if she is putting her weight on you in downhills or braking, that and you loose alot of control when your putting so much effort into holding both of you up.. trust me, tell her its more than her comfort, its both of your safety and if she wants to rid eon the back she has to be a good passenger or no passenger at all. Thats what i told my wife and she practically drags her own knee now, that and setting my suspension stiffer helped a ton for doubled up riding..

DGA · 04-30-2009, 10:31 AM

Ask her to sqeeze you with her legs. It will minimize her weight shifting around.

fun4i · 04-30-2009, 10:32 AM

to using the tank. My girl has one arm around my waist to keep from falling off during hard acceleration and one on the tank to push against and hold herself from pushing into me. I can ride practically just as hard 2 up, just can't get off the bike.


04-22-2009, 11:39 PM	#162
G00se Training Wheels Joined: Nov 2007 From: Beaverton Or I Ride: 2006 Honda 599, 2006 CRF250X, 1989 KX250	Thanks for the great ride again. I keep dragging toes too, I need to work on foot positioning while corning. I think it also has something to do with the rearsets on the 599 being positioned a bit lower and more forward than a true sport bike, or I just suck. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-23-2009, 09:51 AM	#169
Yjeffery Training Wheels Joined: Feb 2009 From: Portland, OR I Ride: 2006 zx636, 1982 cb650	ope. never mind... I get it now, soil is that fast guy who took DGA and me on that great back, back road, Awesome! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-23-2009, 11:38 AM	#170
Soil Zone Head Joined: Mar 2008 From: Beaverton, OR - CLAY I Ride: K6 GSXR 1K	Awesome ride everyone! Great seeing everyone again and getting back on the roads! Lena - slingshot??? I only passed 1 person... saki-Sorry about that, wasn't too close was it? Anybody want help or thoughts with positioning / riding concepts give me a shout. It is also always good to hear from those following you - so if you guys saw anything, let me know? See ya' soon! C __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-25-2009, 09:16 PM	#174
fun4i WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Sep 2006 From: Beaverton, oregon I Ride: CBR600F4i, Dr350s	I can't believe I still haven't made one this year. I'm 90% sure I'll be done early enough to make it this Wednesday __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 03:31 PM	#176
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	Anybody coming out for yer typical boring Skyline ride? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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04-29-2009, 03:39 PM	#177
Soil Zone Head Joined: Mar 2008 From: Beaverton, OR - CLAY I Ride: K6 GSXR 1K	I'm planning on it - assuming it doesn't start dumpin'! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 03:46 PM	#178
h2oboy WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Nov 2008 From: Hillsboro, Or I Ride: 05 FZ6 mini tourer, 06 FZ6 naked project	Working today so can't make it but I should be there next wed. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 03:53 PM	#179
Saki.Girl Zone Head Joined: May 2007 From: Hillsboro OR Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 2006 Ninja 650R	I am in __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 04:06 PM	#180
mfrankpdx Moderator Joined: Jul 2007 From: Portland I Ride: '07 R1, '08 WR250X	I might be just "tarded" enough to come out tonight... heh heh, get it? Ok that was lame... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 05:32 PM	#182
CIPHER viperblue02r1 Joined: Jun 2007 From: Or-y-gun I Ride: '02 R1	It's supposed to piss from the heavens this evening, so I am gonna sit this one out... However I know Thursday is supposed to be nice, so I will most likely wanna hit the twisties tomorrow. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#183
fun4i WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Sep 2006 From: Beaverton, oregon I Ride: CBR600F4i, Dr350s	MAN! that was fun! It was nice to be able to hoss the dual sport for once. It's slow as piss in the straights but getting the rear to slide around out on Mcnamee was FUN STUFF!... except that last turn by skyline and cornelius... That time it stepped out too far... pucker moment for sure __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 09:13 PM	#184
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	^^^Yep, that last section you were giving my sportie a run. I noticed you and Mark put your foot down and skim it along the pavement. What happens if you really put it down? It isn't going to slide, is it? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 09:27 PM	#185
Soil Zone Head Joined: Mar 2008 From: Beaverton, OR - CLAY I Ride: K6 GSXR 1K	Another great day - thanks guys!!! AWESOME ride! C __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-29-2009, 09:36 PM	#187
motostunter Zone Head Joined: Aug 2006 From: Portland, Or (Bethany) I Ride: 03 636	Sorry I had to bail guys, just wasn't feeling it. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-30-2009, 05:53 AM	#188
pv2 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jun 2008 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: 03 RC51 SP-2	Twas a very nice 1st ride for me Hi All: My RC and I enjoyed the 1st ride. I really appreciate the pace of the point rider and am looking forward to picking up my technique as we do these rides. Everyone was really nice. Next time I will fillup ahead of time Was surprised as I really did not do all that much riding on this last tankfill. Perhaps it was the Gas Gremlins???? See you all soon, PV2 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by pv2; 04-30-2009 at 06:30 AM..


04-30-2009, 06:11 AM	#189
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	PV2, good to ride with you. I followed you on Scholls and didn't realize you were with PNWR. Nice bike, by the way. Sounds awesome. Brian, thanks for letting me ride the GSX-R600. I've only ridden the Yamar R6S and I think I like the feel of the Suzuki better. It seems to have decent midrange and very sharp handling. The power isn't that far off from my bike, but I don't like the snap of fuel injection. It lunges and then kind of stumbles in a short flat spot. I like the progressive power of my carbed bike. But, I guess you figure out how to compensate for that. Just from the short ride I did, I think I could go quite a bit faster on it than on my bike, which pushes through turns while yours flicks and carves. Clay, thanks for taking us on Old Germantown. I've never been on that. Love those tight curves, and maybe when it's dry, I won't be sliding around so much. Thanks for leading, Mark. Hope you didn't mind that I took off on McNamee. I was feeling quite good and didn't want to waste that good pavement. Sorry I was extra late last evening. I was nicked by a Portland policeman for rolling through a stoplight. He said I have two options: pay a $242 fine for failing to stop, or get the warning slip he had in his hand... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by Transported; 04-30-2009 at 06:20 AM..


04-30-2009, 07:48 AM	#190
SNDSLGR Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Aloha, Oregon I Ride: '05 Yamaha FZ-1	^ That sounds like only one option to me. Wish the guy that pulled me over last week would have let me play multiple choice, lol. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-30-2009, 09:17 AM	#194
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	^^^Does she rest her hands on your gas tank, especially when you brake or when going downhill? Makes a big difference for the pilot, as you don't have her weight leaning against you. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-30-2009, 09:46 AM	#196
Transported MotoGP Champion Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland, Oregon Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '99 R1, '80 Suz GS450S	^^^Well, if you're complaining about wrist pressure downhill, I think the source of the pressure is her leaning against you. So, you ought to try the tank thing. It really works. You hardly know your passenger is back there. In fact, one fellow from another forum has installed handlebars on his Gixxer gas tank so that his wife can have a real handhold. Word is they drag knee together like that. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-30-2009, 10:28 AM	#198
dcamgixxer Zone Head Joined: Jul 2008 From: beaverton, or I Ride: like a cholo	nate, you got to tell teryl that she has to put her hands on the tank, i ride double up with the wife to and i know your wrists have got to be hurting if she is putting her weight on you in downhills or braking, that and you loose alot of control when your putting so much effort into holding both of you up.. trust me, tell her its more than her comfort, its both of your safety and if she wants to rid eon the back she has to be a good passenger or no passenger at all. Thats what i told my wife and she practically drags her own knee now, that and setting my suspension stiffer helped a ton for doubled up riding.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-30-2009, 10:31 AM	#199
DGA Superbiker Joined: Jun 2007 From: Portland, Oregon I Ride: naked	Ask her to sqeeze you with her legs. It will minimize her weight shifting around. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


04-30-2009, 10:32 AM	#200
fun4i WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Sep 2006 From: Beaverton, oregon I Ride: CBR600F4i, Dr350s	to using the tank. My girl has one arm around my waist to keep from falling off during hard acceleration and one on the tank to push against and hold herself from pushing into me. I can ride practically just as hard 2 up, just can't get off the bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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