Which scenario breeds the better rider?

tached1000rr · 11-24-2009, 09:05 PM

Just trying to facilitate some discussion as always:

Okay these are some "generalizations" so use your own frame of reference to guide you. Which scenario below would you say would result in a more skilled rider?

A) Riding a cruiser say 25,000 miles then going to a sportbike?

B) Riding a sportbike for 25,000 miles then going to a cruiser?

And just for extra credit:

C) Riding a harley for 150 miles and going back to a bike

101lifts2 · 11-24-2009, 09:43 PM

Miles are not really relevant, but how you used the motorcycle. I would say a track rider who commutes on a bike regulary is a more experienced rider overall than only a track rider or only a commuter. BUT...since you put a cruiser first (which most likely never seen a track), I'll say choice B.

Homeslice · 11-24-2009, 09:53 PM

Depends how big the cruiser is. If it's some 800-lb monster, the rider will probably spend all that time chicken-footing it around, learning almost nothing.

derf · 11-24-2009, 09:57 PM

I dunno, there are some folks out there who can throw down on a cruiser

Homeslice · 11-24-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

I dunno, there are some folks out there who can throw down on a cruiser

because they started on a dirtbike when they were like 5

in fact that should have been the #1 choice in your survey

racedoll · 11-24-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

because they started on a dirtbike when they were like 5

in fact that should have been the #1 choice in your survey

I was going to say dirt bike riders seem to make a pretty good rider overall. But what the hell do I know.

ericr · 11-24-2009, 10:14 PM

In reality it'll be the guy that is willing to explore the limits of whatever bike he's on and has the skill to use it. Yes a sportbike is more capable but if all the rider does is run fast on the straights and cruise the main drag... There are a lot of sportbike riders out there that can only outrun me on a straight.

I'd agree with Homeslice, the one that started on dirt at 5 and never quit riding

tached1000rr · 11-24-2009, 10:16 PM

For what it's worth, I intentionally left dirt bikes and riders off. I fall in that category of starting out early as a kid on dirt bikes so I agree with that school of thought.

Particle Man · 11-25-2009, 12:31 AM

Just riding, period. The learning curve from one type of bike to another depends on the rider IMO

Gas Man · 11-25-2009, 03:28 AM

I'm going with riding a sportbike then a cruiser...

11-24-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Miles are not really relevant, but how you used the motorcycle. I would say a track rider who commutes on a bike regulary is a more experienced rider overall than only a track rider or only a commuter. BUT...since you put a cruiser first (which most likely never seen a track), I'll say choice B. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

11-24-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I dunno, there are some folks out there who can throw down on a cruiser __________________

11-25-2009, 12:31 AM	#9
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Just riding, period. The learning curve from one type of bike to another depends on the rider IMO __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-25-2009, 03:28 AM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I'm going with riding a sportbike then a cruiser... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-24-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	Which scenario breeds the better rider? Just trying to facilitate some discussion as always: Okay these are some "generalizations" so use your own frame of reference to guide you. Which scenario below would you say would result in a more skilled rider? A) Riding a cruiser say 25,000 miles then going to a sportbike? B) Riding a sportbike for 25,000 miles then going to a cruiser? And just for extra credit: C) Riding a harley for 150 miles and going back to a bike

11-24-2009, 09:53 PM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Depends how big the cruiser is. If it's some 800-lb monster, the rider will probably spend all that time chicken-footing it around, learning almost nothing.

11-24-2009, 10:16 PM	#8
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	For what it's worth, I intentionally left dirt bikes and riders off. I fall in that category of starting out early as a kid on dirt bikes so I agree with that school of thought.