another day in paradise

Trubattleax · 03-23-2007, 09:32 PM

found some more trails today we where only out for a couple hours but had a lot of fun I have a couple videos from the ride

ambassador · 03-23-2007, 10:00 PM

Hey Ax,
Looks like she was about to go down again??? That is the same powder sand that I have on the west coast of FL, it sucks to ride in but I can give you a little helpful advice for the little lady.. Sit up higher on the seat, towards the tank, bend your elbows puts some more weight on the front wheel which actually gives you more steer-ability and don't be afraid to get on the gas when you feel the front wheel sinking... Keep your feet on the pegs as much as possible, this will give you a real feeling for balance and you'll know when to put your feet down, when turning, lean back and let the bike carry you through the turn, it will... give it a try and vid it...

Sorry, I mean't lean back and pull through the turns...

Trubattleax · 03-23-2007, 10:03 PM

ok thanks for the advice.well try it.

liverchip · 03-23-2007, 11:22 PM

Yep I've found that if you stand up and get on the gas it helps me out a lot.

FMYStreetRacer · 03-25-2007, 12:28 AM

+1 on the standing up. the bike moves around under you but you keep going straight. before i learned this method i was going down allot.

blimpman · 03-26-2007, 09:55 AM

Everytime I see riders riding in the dirt without protective gear.... ( shorts, tee shirts, etc) I just cringe.... You guys look like your riding techniques are improving very quickly and speeds will increase naturally.

Sorry just me... A mesh jacket and mesh pants with protective padding is still cool enough to wear in the summer in Florida.

When I see the Hardly riders in tank tops with their girlfriends on back with their bikini's i just laugh. I have seen up close what a guy looks like after a 35mph lowside while wearing levi shorts and a white teeshirt and sandals.

175 lb of raw hamburger...

MrsTrubattleax · 03-27-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by blimpman

Everytime I see riders riding in the dirt without protective gear.... ( shorts, tee shirts, etc) I just cringe.... You guys look like your riding techniques are improving very quickly and speeds will increase naturally.

Sorry just me... A mesh jacket and mesh pants with protective padding is still cool enough to wear in the summer in Florida.

When I see the Hardly riders in tank tops with their girlfriends on back with their bikini's i just laugh. I have seen up close what a guy looks like after a 35mph lowside while wearing levi shorts and a white teeshirt and sandals.

175 lb of raw hamburger...

YOURE RIGHT.. ITS JUST BEEN SO NICE OUT... AND WE HAVENT INVESTED IN ANYTHING BUT HELMETS...THXS THOUGH

LS650 · 03-27-2007, 01:51 PM

I guess it's all a matter of perspective. When I lived up north in Canada, I always wore fullface helmet, heavy leather jacket, reinforced boots, gloves, etc. and thought anyone who didn't was crazy.

Where I live, a small town on the coast of Mexico, no one else wears safety gear - ever. A typical afternoon here is maybe 95 to 100 Fahrenheit, with 95% humidity. If you wear a lot of safety gear, heat stroke and dehydration come into play. Besides, the locals here can't afford to spend that money on safety gear when they can barely scrap together say $1000 for a 125cc.

I wear an open-face with faceplate, gloves, trousers, etc. I've tried wearing a fullface and a decent jacket, but it's just too damned hot. When I ride 10 KM to work, by the time I get there, if I wear my jacket my shirt's drenched with sweat. Gross.

sheadouglas · 03-27-2007, 02:30 PM

I second the standing up in the stand. It really helps. when it doubt...PUNCH IT!! :twisted:

03-23-2007, 09:32 PM	#1
Trubattleax Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Daytona Beach Florida Posts: 133	another day in paradise found some more trails today we where only out for a couple hours but had a lot of fun I have a couple videos from the ride
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03-23-2007, 10:00 PM	#2
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Hey Ax, Looks like she was about to go down again??? That is the same powder sand that I have on the west coast of FL, it sucks to ride in but I can give you a little helpful advice for the little lady.. Sit up higher on the seat, towards the tank, bend your elbows puts some more weight on the front wheel which actually gives you more steer-ability and don't be afraid to get on the gas when you feel the front wheel sinking... Keep your feet on the pegs as much as possible, this will give you a real feeling for balance and you'll know when to put your feet down, when turning, lean back and let the bike carry you through the turn, it will... give it a try and vid it... Sorry, I mean't lean back and pull through the turns... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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03-23-2007, 11:22 PM	#4
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	Yep I've found that if you stand up and get on the gas it helps me out a lot. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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03-25-2007, 12:28 AM	#5
FMYStreetRacer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 416	+1 on the standing up. the bike moves around under you but you keep going straight. before i learned this method i was going down allot. __________________ Roketa DB-07a HID Headlight
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03-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#6
blimpman Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Posts: 267	Everytime I see riders riding in the dirt without protective gear.... ( shorts, tee shirts, etc) I just cringe.... You guys look like your riding techniques are improving very quickly and speeds will increase naturally. Sorry just me... A mesh jacket and mesh pants with protective padding is still cool enough to wear in the summer in Florida. When I see the Hardly riders in tank tops with their girlfriends on back with their bikini's i just laugh. I have seen up close what a guy looks like after a 35mph lowside while wearing levi shorts and a white teeshirt and sandals. 175 lb of raw hamburger... __________________ The destination is merely a by-product of the journey. '06 KLR650 '06 XT225 '92 XT225 Serow ( MBD.... Multiple Bike Disease...)
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03-23-2007, 10:03 PM	#3
Trubattleax Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Daytona Beach Florida Posts: 133	ok thanks for the advice.well try it.
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03-27-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
LS650 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	I guess it's all a matter of perspective. When I lived up north in Canada, I always wore fullface helmet, heavy leather jacket, reinforced boots, gloves, etc. and thought anyone who didn't was crazy. Where I live, a small town on the coast of Mexico, no one else wears safety gear - ever. A typical afternoon here is maybe 95 to 100 Fahrenheit, with 95% humidity. If you wear a lot of safety gear, heat stroke and dehydration come into play. Besides, the locals here can't afford to spend that money on safety gear when they can barely scrap together say $1000 for a 125cc. I wear an open-face with faceplate, gloves, trousers, etc. I've tried wearing a fullface and a decent jacket, but it's just too damned hot. When I ride 10 KM to work, by the time I get there, if I wear my jacket my shirt's drenched with sweat. Gross.
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03-27-2007, 02:30 PM	#9
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	I second the standing up in the stand. It really helps. when it doubt...PUNCH IT!! :twisted:
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