Owners of nice bikes who can't ride

[Pussy]

That's a valid point I tend to pootle a bit on my bike, even on rides with much faster riders. I'm not going to risk buggering my bike just to keep up when I'm obviously not comfortable at those kind of speeds. THAT is how I want to ride.

Good on you, Adele. There are too many riders who let their confidence exceed their competence. You don't have to prove anything to anyone

[Swoop]

On a side note, a KB member told me yesterday that I should buy a smaller bike because mine's so tall.

A simple, stylish and practical solution would be stiletto-heeled riding boots!

Oooh errr!!

[Her_C4]

A simple, stylish and practical solution would be stiletto-heeled riding boots!

Oooh errr!!

Tried that - doesn't help gettign the toes down though...

[Dimi79]

Yep. I am the same i just prefer to say if someone asks me why i am so behing even if i am on Aprilia,that i am too young,too scarry to die and also i dont have enough expirience to ride like them...

[spookytooth]

I cant see what it has to do with anyone else how someone chooses to ride THERE own bike.To me riding is about doing what i want to do how i want to do it.peace

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

It seems like a few KB members have issues with those who own a nice bike and can't ride it to its full capacity. Some would consider the bike to be wasted on its owner.

At the end of that day, if someone wants to spend ludicrous amounts of money to mount their V-rod to their wall, good on them. Same goes if they want to own a 1098 and cruise at 90kph. If you want to ride slower, it doesn't dictate that you have to ride a cruiser or something with less power. The bike you buy and what you do with it is your prerogative.

I know I can't ride my RSVR like Valentino but I'm not going to apologise for having the money to afford it. I love the look of my bike and it suits my purpose. What's it to you if I never "master it"?

Well said, ride your own ride... no matter what any one else says, whether a crusier, or sports, or a tourer... have fun

[MotoGirl]

To me riding is about doing what i want to do how i want to do it.

Now that sums up exactly what I was thinking

[Morcs]

Ive always taken the stance though, if ya gonna ride slow and boring, may as well sit in a cage

[MotoGirl]

Ive always taken the stance though, if ya gonna ride slow and boring, may as well sit in a cage

Who said riding slow is boring? If Cajun's in front of me I've got his hot little arse to watch along the way

Plus, sometimes it's nice to see the scenery.

[Pancakes]

..................Edit: It's crap when you ride with people who have spouted on about being a shit hot rider, ...................

People shouldn't feel a need to say how good they are or apologise in advance if they think they're gonna be slow. If they're couteous of what other people are doing and are riding safely thats all good. If your fast, people will see. If your not, thats fine too.

If you say your fast and aren't then hey. Whats all the posing for?

[Morcs]

Who said riding slow is boring? If Cajun's in front of me I've got his hot little arse to watch along the way

Plus, sometimes it's nice to see the scenery.

Try it on my wee 400... relaxing is outta the question unless you are above 150. too much weight on t'wrists.

One day Ill get old and have a crisis and go and buy a cruiser..

[MotoGirl]

Try it on my wee 400... relaxing is outta the question unless you are above 150. too much weight on t'wrists.

One day Ill get old and have a crisis and go and buy a cruiser..

Instead of buying a cruiser, some go out and buy a Busa. Dad reckons his is a real chick magnet You don't have to buy a cruiser when you have a crisis!

[ArcherWC]

Ive got a pretty bike and im slow. Dont really care what others think, unless they are so mean they make me cry

[carver]

i love my bike and i thrash it to my limits, and quite often get a few slides or am using things to full capacity (brakes, power etc)
its a good feeling

[nodrog:Me]

Its not that much of an issue is it? If it was can't you lower the RSVR?

yes you can lower it buy swapping the dogbones on the rear suspension linkage.