Twisty Butt Association Ride - Page 2

dReWpY · 03-23-2010, 07:40 PM

I would call that a typical riding day when osp and myself lived closer

No Worries · 03-24-2010, 01:32 AM

I'm used to tossing a heavy bike like an FJR around corners. It's physically demanding as I lean way off the bike on each curve. You should have a much easier time on your Gixxer. For me, twisty roads are also a mental workout as I'm intensely focused on the next curve.

I'm also in pretty good shape, but I'm no spring chicken. I stop often to stretch, drink fluids, and pee. Are you taking a tank bag?

HokieDNA01 · 03-24-2010, 03:20 AM

Its more of a mental workout for me then a physical one. If I'm in leathers, which I will be, my butt doesn't get too sore. I just start to mentally wear out towards the end of the day. I will have a tank bag and it will be full of 5 hour energy shots. The only thing that sucks about taking the Gix is that the gas milage and fuel capacity sucks. We will have to stop more often then the FJR crew.

tommymac · 03-24-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by HokieDNA01

Its more of a mental workout for me then a physical one. If I'm in leathers, which I will be, my butt doesn't get too sore. I just start to mentally wear out towards the end of the day. I will have a tank bag and it will be full of 5 hour energy shots. The only thing that sucks about taking the Gix is that the gas milage and fuel capacity sucks. We will have to stop more often then the FJR crew.

The more frequent stops isnt necessarily a bad thing, gives you an extra opportunity to stretch out break up the ride and re focus.

tached1000rr · 03-24-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

The more frequent stops isnt necessarily a bad thing, gives you an extra opportunity to stretch out break up the ride and re focus.

agreed

Trip · 03-24-2010, 09:38 AM

I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.

tached1000rr · 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.

Now that is nuts! I can not even imagine...

tommymac · 03-24-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.

Did the IBA approve that run. I heard they were trying to discourage it from happening out of safety concerns.

Trip · 03-24-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Did the IBA approve that run. I heard they were trying to discourage it from happening out of safety concerns.

no, he had to speed to do it in the 24 hour time. There was no way to do it legally, so it didn't count.

psychochild28 · 03-30-2010, 02:06 AM

that sounds like a ton of fun! If you want a 6 pack of 5 hr energy shots let me know i can get them anytime I want for free.

03-24-2010, 03:20 AM	#13
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	Its more of a mental workout for me then a physical one. If I'm in leathers, which I will be, my butt doesn't get too sore. I just start to mentally wear out towards the end of the day. I will have a tank bag and it will be full of 5 hour energy shots. The only thing that sucks about taking the Gix is that the gas milage and fuel capacity sucks. We will have to stop more often then the FJR crew. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

03-24-2010, 01:32 AM	#12
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I'm used to tossing a heavy bike like an FJR around corners. It's physically demanding as I lean way off the bike on each curve. You should have a much easier time on your Gixxer. For me, twisty roads are also a mental workout as I'm intensely focused on the next curve. I'm also in pretty good shape, but I'm no spring chicken. I stop often to stretch, drink fluids, and pee. Are you taking a tank bag?

03-24-2010, 09:38 AM	#16
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.

03-30-2010, 02:06 AM	#20
psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	that sounds like a ton of fun! If you want a 6 pack of 5 hr energy shots let me know i can get them anytime I want for free.