Any rides 9/10? [Archive] - Colorado Sportbike Club Forums

Slo

Mon Sep 4th, 2006, 07:44 PM

If you can make it out to morison by 9am or so, I am sure there are others as long as weather permits of course. I have seen several groups come through there, pretty easy to chit chat with them, get a feel of what kind of riding they are going to do, plus you can check out their bike (tires) and get a feel of how they ride as well.

Mel

Wed Sep 6th, 2006, 10:26 PM

*GSXR~SNAIL*

Wed Sep 6th, 2006, 10:32 PM

Player 2

Wed Sep 6th, 2006, 10:41 PM

:imwithstupid:

CYCLE_MONKEY

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 06:58 AM

I think that's a very legitimate way to get at least a partial feel for the rider. Obviously, just because they obviously have gummed-up race tires on doesn't mean that they didn't just buy take-offs either because they were cheap or just want to look cool. I also look for damaged bodywork. And fur (like the Starboys and other stunter ass-clowns) is a HUGE warning sign.

Besides, isn't checking out the other riders tires' just the sportbikers equivalent of dogs sniffing each other's asses?!?!:D

Sully

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 08:25 AM

I honestly wonder how many people want to ride with you Bassil D ? :dunno:

Kendo

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 10:04 AM

:imwithstupid:

Nick_Ninja

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 10:17 AM

I honestly wonder how many people want to ride with you Bassil D ? :dunno:

!!SMACK!! :twisted:

svrat

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 10:29 AM

I honestly wonder how many people want to ride with you Bassil D ? :dunno:

That hurt all they way over here. I think I need a muffin and my Barney.

CYCLE_MONKEY

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 11:04 AM

:spit:
That hurt all they way over here. I think I need a muffin and my Barney.

:pointlaugh:

Slo

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 11:04 AM

looking at someones tires to see how they ride? You seriously do that? What about people who are running take offs? I don't think I would wanna ride with people who push to the limits on the streets anyhow...
Just because someone can lean the bike to eliminate "chicken strips" or top out their bike in a straight line doesn't mean that they are a smart or safe rider.

People running take-offs, that is pretty obvious. It's not a question about pushing it on the street, was just giving him some ideas on what he can look for. Smart and safe riding, well, you can get a little feel by talking to them among other ways....

You have your opinions, I have mine. :)

Player 2

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 11:25 AM

People running take-offs, that is pretty obvious. It's not a question about pushing it on the street, was just giving him some ideas on what he can look for. Smart and safe riding, well, you can get a little feel by talking to them among other ways....

You have your opinions, I have mine. :)
I'm sure Bill's tires and bike condition would give you a great idea on how safe of a rider HE is :roll: :banghead:

Bassil Duwaik

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 05:16 PM

lol sorry I could help but laugh...no comment

Player 2

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Comment about what?

That lots of people might not want to ride with you based on your recent actions?

That Bill is a danger to himself and those around him?

That looking at someones tires might give you an idea of their riding ability but probably not a great way to judge someone?

Bassil Duwaik

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 05:37 PM

tires mean little to anything. Just trying to find out how much some riders are having to lean on various turns. Some bikes have lower centers of gravity opposed to others. Just because one rider leans more then another it doesn't mean that the rider is the key but the bike...to a degree. Anyways, how did tires get into the mix?

P.S. what are the best tires you guys have used?

Bueller

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 05:39 PM

Ok everyone at once........................

Rubber!

Slo

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 05:41 PM

I'm sure Bill's tires and bike condition would give you a great idea on how safe of a rider HE is :roll: :banghead:

Alright who is Bill?

Gramps

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 06:46 PM

Alright who is Bill?

you don't really want to get that stirred up again:banghead:

Mel

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Bill: http://k53.pbase.com/g4/82/554082/2/64264050.jdPxif6m.jpg
Just trying to help you put a face with a name :D

DeeStylez

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 07:02 PM

Bassil is a very good experienced rider, tagged along with him a few days ago. For the newbees such as myself be sure to bring along your life-support kit!!! :) jk

Bassil D your the man.....

noskills

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 07:17 PM

Tires... He asked about tires. Can I jack the thread? I would start my own but Bassil's threads get so much more viewing. Anyone have a 180 rear tire with good center tread that is worth mounting. I have some flatland riding to do and just need something that will match the 2000 mile or so I have left on my front pilot power.

Bassil Duwaik

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 07:20 PM

yeah I might have one for you. Problem is you gotta wait till I get my new tire in so that you can take my old one

noskills

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 07:21 PM

shoot - Trade me. I have wear bars in the middle and 65-70% left towards the shoulders.

Bassil Duwaik

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 07:25 PM

You can keep your tire and take mine if you like it. Not sure exacly how much tread is on it or what size it is off hand. I've seen much worse then mine. I've already got a new one ordered and am waiting for it to come in. Might be in tomorrow. Shoot me your # and I'll give you a call as soon as I'm ready to go to the shop

noskills

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 08:13 PM

Thanks for the offer but lookin' for a 180. I think you duc has a 190.

Bassil Duwaik

Thu Sep 7th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Thanks for the offer but lookin' for a 180. I think you duc has a 190.

yeah I just looked at it too. It is a 190...too bad the tire is in decent shape. Not good enough shape at atleast not enough for me to feel comfertble holding down one of "my" turns but good for normal riding.

Player 2

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 11:26 AM

Anyways, how did tires get into the mix?Guess you haven't been following the thread then... :roll:

P.S. what are the best tires you guys have used?For street riding right now I like the Metzler M3

BHeth

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 11:36 AM

Not good enough shape at atleast not enough for me to feel comfertble holding down one of "my" turns but good for normal riding.

Groan! One of your turns? Get over yourself, man! You sound like the Steven Seagal of motorcycling. Like you can't post anything without some comment assuring others that you're a badass or something. I've found over the years the fastest guys are just like the toughest guys. They don't have anything to prove, and they don't need to talk about it.

Is it a self-esteem problem?:dunno:

Player 2

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Groan! One of your turns? Get over yourself, man! You sound like the Steven Seagal of motorcycling. Like you can't post anything without some comment assuring others that you're a badass or something. I've found over the years the fastest guys are just like the toughest guys. They don't have anything to prove, and they don't need to talk about it.

Is it a self-esteem problem?:dunno:
:imwithstupid: Why don't you take us up on the offer to come ride the track since you're such a "fast" rider Bassil?

Kendo

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 12:15 PM

Funny you should mention Steven Seagal....a co-worker and I were talking about that movie he was in with Kurt Russell (Executive Decision) and where Steven Seagal gets sucked out of the tube in the first 10 mins of the movie.....

BHeth

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 12:18 PM

Sully

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 02:12 PM

:imwithstupid: Why don't you take us up on the offer to come ride the track since you're such a "fast" rider Bassil?

:roll:... You obiously think he reads his own thread ??? :no: Riiiiiight !!! :slap:

Dr. Joe Siphek

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 02:58 PM

Thread Jack!

Mel

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 02:59 PM

:spit: ROFL

Nick_Ninja

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 03:00 PM

:pointlaugh:

You are EVIL Dr.

Sully

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 03:20 PM

:spit: OHHHH MY F'N GAHHH......
THAT IS SOME FUNNY ASS SHIT..

konichd

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 03:51 PM

Trav, if I was a chick I'd give birth to your children! lol

Bassil Duwaik

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 08:26 PM

Think I might head out to the track one of these days. As for now I'm just pleading for my tire to come in.

Mel

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 08:35 PM

Think I might head out to the track one of these days. As for now I'm just pleading for my tire to come in.

It's ok Bassil , the track scares me too. Then again, I am a girl...:slappers:

Bueller

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 09:28 PM

I just might have to show up to this ride to observe some of these "turns".

I could check out some asses and sniff some tires.

*GSXR~SNAIL*

Fri Sep 8th, 2006, 09:51 PM

I just might have to show up to this ride to observe some of these "turns".

I could check out some asses and sniff some tires.

I suppose that would be better than checking out some tires and sniffing some asses?

:music:<insert cheesy drum roll>:music:

Doh!..Thank you, thank you...I'l be here all week.

:doublefinger:

CYCLE_MONKEY

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 10:18 AM

Boy, has THIS thread devolved......

Hey Princess, like them M3's? I'm planning on going to them when my front wears out (M1's). Although, I might try the Pilots. Whaddaya think?

Player 2

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Hey Princess, like them M3's? I'm planning on going to them when my front wears out (M1's). Although, I might try the Pilots. Whaddaya think?Yup, definitely like the M3's :up:

CYCLE_MONKEY

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 12:00 PM

Yup, definitely like the M3's :up:

Got a good couple k left on my M1's, but definately leaning that way. Hate to defect to Michelin!

Mel

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 12:33 PM

I have the M1's on the TLR, it is my first experience with metzlers and they came highly recomended by a number of liter bike riders. I have liked them so far (though I don't push that bike I don't think), and I think I too will go with the M3's next.
I am not a fan of the Pilots...I have only ridden on them once (on a track, someone elses bike) and I almost highsided twice, so I am a little leery of them. I loved the D218's I put on the gixxer last summer though.

Player 2

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 12:34 PM

Got a good couple k left on my M1's, but definately leaning that way. Hate to defect to Michelin!
Sounds like you need to get out and ride more then...

Repsol a095

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 03:57 PM

I'm looking for a good quick ride tomorrow morning as well. Let me know what time, and I will be there.

BHeth

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 05:11 PM

Thread Jack!

OK, I gotta ask: Who is that a picture of? I thought it was some guy from the 70's with the mustache and all, but the leathers look modern. Some cop? Freddie Mercury (RIP)? Porn star?

Who else wears a mustache in the 21st century?

Player 2

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 05:17 PM

OK, I gotta ask: Who is that a picture of? I thought it was some guy from the 70's with the mustache and all, but the leathers look modern. Some cop? Freddie Mercury (RIP)? Porn star?

Who else wears a mustache in the 21st century?
Well that would be "blind corner" Bill. Someone you DON'T want to ride with :banghead:

Bueller

Sat Sep 9th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Hate to defect to Michelin!

Why? They are a very high quality tire.

CYCLE_MONKEY

Mon Sep 11th, 2006, 07:21 AM

Why? They are a very high quality tire.

Sarcasm my good fellow. My buddys Frank and Perry like 'em. I originally bought the M1's because although they gave up the teensiest bit of speed in track testing, the articles I read said the Pilots were downright scary when cold, and took a lot longer to warm up, and that the "edge" was very unpredictable. The M1's warmed up a lot faster, and although didn't have quite (few hundredths from what I remember) the performance, the larger majority of people went faster and felt more comfortable on them. Knowing the cold I rode in here, it seemed the better choice. And, I'll have to say from my one track day at least, they were VERY predictable sliding around, and didn't change once they got to a certain point after a couple of laps at IMI.

When the time comes, I'll see if I can't find some comparisons and make my decision.

denverbusa

Mon Sep 11th, 2006, 04:23 PM

some guy from the 70's with the mustache
Some cop?
Freddie Mercury (RIP)?
Porn star?

PORN STAR:shocked:
Oh my F'in God... If he see's this we'll never hear the end of it.:slap:

BHeth

Mon Sep 11th, 2006, 05:46 PM

PORN STAR:shocked:
Oh my F'in God... If he see's this we'll never hear the end of it.:slap:

I was referring to gay porn of course! Straight men haven't worn mustaches since Magnum was on the air.

Slo

Mon Sep 11th, 2006, 06:04 PM

Anyone going for a ride sept, 10? I'm looking for a group of seasoned riders to tag along with.

Too bad you didn't show up.... many skill levels had shown up.

pilot

Mon Sep 11th, 2006, 06:18 PM

Too bad you didn't show up.... many skill levels had shown up.Agreed. It was a fine ride. Good fellowship, and the weather was reasonable.

Bassil Duwaik

Tue Sep 12th, 2006, 04:27 PM

Too bad you didn't show up.... many skill levels had shown up.

yeah for the life of me I couldn't show up. Had to do some earth moving for this contract I was just awareded. However, I'm definitly going on the next ride!

Bassil Duwaik

Tue Sep 12th, 2006, 04:35 PM

Sarcasm my good fellow. My buddys Frank and Perry like 'em. I originally bought the M1's because although they gave up the teensiest bit of speed in track testing, the articles I read said the Pilots were downright scary when cold, and took a lot longer to warm up, and that the "edge" was very unpredictable. The M1's warmed up a lot faster, and although didn't have quite (few hundredths from what I remember) the performance, the larger majority of people went faster and felt more comfortable on them. Knowing the cold I rode in here, it seemed the better choice. And, I'll have to say from my one track day at least, they were VERY predictable sliding around, and didn't change once they got to a certain point after a couple of laps at IMI.

When the time comes, I'll see if I can't find some comparisons and make my decision.

The pilots do take a while to warm up, but it’s nothing substantial, unless you’re on the track. However, I like the way they feel when I'm using the edges. They feel tight and strong when it comes to counter steering esp. if you just so happen to hit a little bit of gravel (not too much!!). You can come upon the same conclusion I did by means of finding a spot with a little bit of gravel and hold your tire on top of it then accelerate fast. If it grabs (which the pilots seem to do) then you’ll know which tires work best for you.

In contrast I haven't had the opportunity to try the M1's on my bike, so I really can't say which is best. Looks like I'll have to do more reading on which tires are best.

cornhuskxr

Tue Sep 12th, 2006, 06:04 PM

I have always loved the diablo's but the TLR I just purchaced it came with the dunlop Qualifier after 2 canyon rides I'm starting to really like this tire, it heats up pretty fast and feels like a lot of rubber or footprint in the turns, we'll see how long they will last though

Sully

Wed Sep 13th, 2006, 08:40 AM

Yes, please keep us posted on the Dunlops cornhuskxr.. I am curious about them. I normally put Dunlop on my bike, but this last time I decided to give the Michelin's a try instead... so far ok..

1ofTheBoys

Wed Sep 13th, 2006, 10:07 AM

I just put the Metzler M3's on bike. Had the M1's but wore them out. The M3's have been great.

3/4gixxer

Wed Sep 13th, 2006, 10:25 AM

I just put the Metzler M3's on bike. Had the M1's but wore them out. The M3's have been great.

Couldn't agree more. The M1's were nice but I'm really liking the M3's. Don't see a lot of wear from the straights but the sides have a really good grip!

Player 2

Wed Sep 13th, 2006, 11:01 AM

the sides have a really good grip!
That they do :up: My first set treated me VERY nicely at the Dragon...

:D http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=12

Ghost Rider

Wed Sep 13th, 2006, 11:15 AM

FWIW
Eddie at Performance told me both the Michelins and Metzler M-3's are great performance tires. He said the M-3's will give some warning before "going away" ,but the Michelin's will can be pushed a little further,but give no warning.He also said for competition the Michelin's can be pushed a little further.

Nat

I put M-3's on my ZX-14 and have no complaints.They have appx 3200 miles,but the rear is nearing replacement time.