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Jul 28, 2005 | 03:37 PM

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Cronic

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So I own a bike now....

Anyone have any pointers? Places to get down my riding, places to hang out, etc. Someplace where there isn't much drama, cause Im honestly sick of that shit.

Thanks, hope to see ya'll out there.

Jul 28, 2005 | 05:08 PM

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import6666

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well definetly stay out of patterson, too much cops and close calls around there.

saturday night at the lot is my favorite night, going from the beach, then the lot, then frontage, then 4th st, then ybor, and finally 41. By the end of the night youll put on around a 100 miles on your bike, lol.

now if your not too experienced I would hold off on the saturday night for at least a month, and just practice on the local small roads, meaning stay off of US19 and all the maniacs on there.

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Jul 28, 2005 | 05:24 PM

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A Saurday night ride is probably the worst thing for someone new to bikes. You have people on different skill levels and squids trying to keep up. The last thing you need is someone crashing infront of you and taking you out too. I have seen several people die right in front of me on Saturday night rides. Yes they are fun but not always for begginers.

Jul 28, 2005 | 05:29 PM

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Just take it slow. Maybe practice slow turns in parking lots. The MSF course wouldn't hurt either. Just when you think you are getting comfotable, is right about when you will crash. Fear it

And remember..

(say it with me people)

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Jul 28, 2005 | 05:33 PM

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Congrats...

ATGATT

Go for a ride with a buddy that knows a good scenic route (the north run would be nice), and just spend some time getting use to the bike.

Ride within your limits... it omly takes a second to change your life forever.

You are going to crash... we all do.

Dress for the wreck, not for the ride.

Be Safe.

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Jul 28, 2005 | 06:28 PM

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i always ride alone.. so i dont have to worry about someone get lost, accidents etc.. ride to orlando and back is fun also

Jul 28, 2005 | 08:53 PM

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import6666

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Hance why I say if hez not experienced to not go on a Saturday night ride.

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Jul 28, 2005 | 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cronic

Anyone have any pointers? Places to get down my riding, places to hang out, etc. Someplace where there isn't much drama, cause Im honestly sick of that shit.

Thanks, hope to see ya'll out there.

wait... same cronic that had the 280z?

sweet, what bike did you pick up?

oh and stay away from the saturday night thing, its like the worst rice fest you've ever seen. just on bikes, cops everywhere, people trying to stunt. just get some seat time and head north early am. its odd how much nicer it is getting up early to ride than staying up till 3am to try to find a race.

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Jul 29, 2005 | 04:59 AM

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Yeah, the same one. I still have the 280. I got rid of my Civic for the bike. I'll miss the Civic though. The 280 will be back out sooner or later. The Bike is a 99 CBR 600. It has a tooth taken out in the rear, adjustable shocks, K&N air filter, it's lowered, and I think that's it. It's a good bike. Im already getting used to it. Hell I even drove it to work today.

Is there any bike etticate that I need to know? Just to be courteous.
Thanks everyone, and I hope to see you guys around soon.

Jul 29, 2005 | 06:34 AM

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Its kinda a unwritten rule between bikers sorta like our own little club (group) I have never had a problem with another biker pretty much respect each other on and off the rode.I was at hooters one time by myself on my bike and there was like 5 other guys there on there bikes and after i was sitting there for a few they came out to look at my bike and then asked me to come join them at there table and b/s with them.Try that with my crx same conditions the 5 ricers would prob. wanna beat my ass cause my car was better than there's.

Anyway just ride safe learn how to share your lane with other bikers and if you have not noticed yet everytime you pass another ride always throw down the hand as like a wave just saying whats up. And again try that in your civic when you pass another civic they would prob. turn around and roll up and be like (what the fuck is your prob. why you waving at me you some kinda fag) (LOLLOLOLOL)

Hence the reason i like rideing, pretty much all bikers are willing to help each other out but as you know there's a asshole in every crowd

RIDE SAFE if you wanna ride on some back rodes pm me i live in riverview i know some back rodes with little traffic.

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