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**CHEMIKER** · 07-12-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rsw81

Good to see all of you today, and great to ride with all of you. Here are the nicer pics that I took today.

Let's play an old game from our childhood using today's pictures: Which of the following is not like the other? Perhaps a wolf among sheep.

Thanks for the pics, looks like you guys had a good time. Wish I could have been there.

Would you mind giving a list of usernames for the pic with everyone in it so we know who is who?

**sportrider** · 07-12-2008, 09:28 PM

WTG!!! glad you made it home safely!!! I logged 314 miles today you beat me by more than double!!!!

now we just need to hear from Calirider

VEGASRIDER · 07-12-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali rider

Made it home, I'll edit this post tomorrow with comments. It was fun...

He already checked in. I think makes everyone.

Avalon786 · 07-12-2008, 10:12 PM

I saw you guys! I went on a ride to Palomar with 2 buddies (R6, full leather red suit) and (red R6S). We crossed you guys! I waived to all you guys

Dunno if you noticed me tho. I saw there was the new Red R1 in the back of the group. I think it was around 4pm. near the I-15

sasper · 07-13-2008, 08:38 AM

Yep! That was definitely us Avalon.

Thanks for the great ride everyone. I had an amazing time. It may have been hot but the twisties made up for it.

Special thanks to rsw81 for the help on the headlight mod, the dip in the pool and the pizza last night!

rsw81 and I were talking about organizing a PCH ride. We'll be posting in the forum when we've got some possible dates and an itinerary. Look for it!

Cali rider · 07-13-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CHEMIKER

Thanks for the pics, looks like you guys had a good time. Wish I could have been there.

Would you mind giving a list of usernames for the pic with everyone in it so we know who is who?

In order, left to right:

rsw81-sportrider-cali rider-nimzotech-vegasrider-Jon (not a forum member)-sasper-poorwboy

**nimzotech** · 07-14-2008, 03:10 PM

Alright! That was a fun and safe ride in to the twisites. Vegasrider deserves lots of props for riding out of Vegas, doing the twisties, and then finally riding back to Nevada. Great stamina there and dedication

I have around 7,000 miles of bike experience under my belt, and was amazed how you all nicely cut through the sharp turns and curves. Vegas mentioned that it was important to stay in the right gear (right powerband around 3rd gear) during the turns. Having said that, I simply was not able to keep up with you guys through the turns; 30MPH in the twisties was probably my comfort level. I had no proper leaning technique through the turns. I guess I have not learned to fully "trust the bike" during the leans. Do you guys have any tips as to how I can properly and safely engage in leaning my bike?

Cheers.

MarinaFazer · 07-14-2008, 03:17 PM

dang, i just saw the thread!!! I'll have to check back soon in case this happens again!

OH, and if you do a PCH ride...totally down!

rsw81 · 07-14-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nimzotech

Alright! That was a fun and safe ride in to the twisites. Vegasrider deserves lots of props for riding out of Vegas, doing the twisties, and then finally riding back to Nevada. Great stamina there and dedication

I have around 7,000 miles of bike experience under my belt, and was amazed how you all nicely cut through the sharp turns and curves. Vegas mentioned that it was important to stay in the right gear (right powerband around 3rd gear) during the turns. Having said that, I simply was not able to keep up with you guys through the turns; 30MPH in the twisties was probably my comfort level. I had no proper leaning technique through the turns. I guess I have not learned to fully "trust the bike" during the leans. Do you guys have any tips as to how I can properly and safely engage in leaning my bike?

Cheers.

There are tons of books out there on leaning technique and throttle control, definitely worth a read if you're the academic type. I'll try to find the titles of the books later for you. As for real life practice, there is no better way to learn than to simply follow someone else's lead who will take it a bit slower to teach you. That's how I learned, and that's how my brother learned. If you want a teacher, feel free to PM me and we'll make a Big Bear run for practice and talk about techniques before/after and what to work on.

pchbreeze · 07-14-2008, 07:11 PM

Total Control by Parks is a book I read regularly.
there's also Twist Of The Wrist.

its a world difference from city riding...i recommend you join us when we go to Azusa or Ortega from the other forum...i'm slow too but I'm working on it.

07-12-2008, 09:28 PM	#122 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	Re: Southern CA FZ6-Forum members meet up WTG!!! glad you made it home safely!!! I logged 314 miles today you beat me by more than double!!!! now we just need to hear from Calirider __________________ a work in progress...

07-12-2008, 10:12 PM	#124 (permalink)
Avalon786 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Bike: 2006 Ruby Blood Red FZ6 Posts: 638 Rep Power: 10 Member #2994	Re: Southern CA FZ6-Forum members meet up I saw you guys! I went on a ride to Palomar with 2 buddies (R6, full leather red suit) and (red R6S). We crossed you guys! I waived to all you guys Dunno if you noticed me tho. I saw there was the new Red R1 in the back of the group. I think it was around 4pm. near the I-15

07-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#125 (permalink)
sasper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Monica (currently) & Chicago Bike: 2006 FZ6 in FASTEST BLUE Posts: 96 Rep Power: 2 Member #3688	Re: Southern CA FZ6-Forum members meet up Yep! That was definitely us Avalon. Thanks for the great ride everyone. I had an amazing time. It may have been hot but the twisties made up for it. Special thanks to rsw81 for the help on the headlight mod, the dip in the pool and the pizza last night! rsw81 and I were talking about organizing a PCH ride. We'll be posting in the forum when we've got some possible dates and an itinerary. Look for it!

07-14-2008, 03:10 PM	#127 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Southern CA FZ6-Forum members meet up Alright! That was a fun and safe ride in to the twisites. Vegasrider deserves lots of props for riding out of Vegas, doing the twisties, and then finally riding back to Nevada. Great stamina there and dedication I have around 7,000 miles of bike experience under my belt, and was amazed how you all nicely cut through the sharp turns and curves. Vegas mentioned that it was important to stay in the right gear (right powerband around 3rd gear) during the turns. Having said that, I simply was not able to keep up with you guys through the turns; 30MPH in the twisties was probably my comfort level. I had no proper leaning technique through the turns. I guess I have not learned to fully "trust the bike" during the leans. Do you guys have any tips as to how I can properly and safely engage in leaning my bike? Cheers. __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview Last edited by nimzotech; 07-14-2008 at 03:19 PM..

07-14-2008, 03:17 PM	#128 (permalink)
MarinaFazer Ocean Rider 1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, California 90049 (LA) Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 14 Member #2566	Re: Southern CA FZ6-Forum members meet up dang, i just saw the thread!!! I'll have to check back soon in case this happens again! OH, and if you do a PCH ride...totally down!

07-14-2008, 07:11 PM	#130 (permalink)
pchbreeze Back in the saddle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Bike: zzr14 Posts: 614 Rep Power: 13 Member #169	Re: Southern CA FZ6-Forum members meet up Total Control by Parks is a book I read regularly. there's also Twist Of The Wrist. its a world difference from city riding...i recommend you join us when we go to Azusa or Ortega from the other forum...i'm slow too but I'm working on it. __________________ Ninja500 - 5,000 miles total FZ6 - 24,800 miles total R1 - 3,080 miles total current - zzr14

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