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murf2222
ParticipantDitto!
Hell, if depreciation were the sole criteria for jumping ship, then a very high percentage of new car buyers (like 100% of em) would bail out too.
If you can afford the payment then quit your bitchin and do it!
murf2222
ParticipantDitto!
Hell, if depreciation were the sole criteria for jumping ship, then a very high percentage of new car buyers (like 100% of em) would bail out too.
If you can afford the payment then quit your bitchin and do it!
murf2222
ParticipantDitto!
Hell, if depreciation were the sole criteria for jumping ship, then a very high percentage of new car buyers (like 100% of em) would bail out too.
If you can afford the payment then quit your bitchin and do it!
murf2222
ParticipantDitto!
Hell, if depreciation were the sole criteria for jumping ship, then a very high percentage of new car buyers (like 100% of em) would bail out too.
If you can afford the payment then quit your bitchin and do it!
murf2222
ParticipantSpeaking of helmets………
Spending a lot of money on a helmet does NOT guarantee that it’s safer. In fact, there is strong evidence that the most respected helmet certification (Snell) is too stringent and may very well contribute to injuries.
The Snell test requires the helmet to survive a severe strike to the outer shell twice, in the exact same impact spot. In order to pass this test the outer shell is made so strong that it defeats the basic premise of impact absorbtion.
I had a 100 mph get-off on turn 9 at Willow Springs raceway and suffered a stage 3 concussion….even though the outter shell of my Arai stayed intact. If the shell had a little more *give* my head injury may have never occurred.
Of course it’s a fine line between too hard and too soft, so there is a lot of debate on what is the best combination. Motorcyclist magazine had a huge article on this a few years ago and they concluded that sometimes the more expensive Snell rated lids performed WORSE than the lower DOT helmets.
Murf2222
ParticipantSpeaking of helmets………
Spending a lot of money on a helmet does NOT guarantee that it’s safer. In fact, there is strong evidence that the most respected helmet certification (Snell) is too stringent and may very well contribute to injuries.
The Snell test requires the helmet to survive a severe strike to the outer shell twice, in the exact same impact spot. In order to pass this test the outer shell is made so strong that it defeats the basic premise of impact absorbtion.
I had a 100 mph get-off on turn 9 at Willow Springs raceway and suffered a stage 3 concussion….even though the outter shell of my Arai stayed intact. If the shell had a little more *give* my head injury may have never occurred.
Of course it’s a fine line between too hard and too soft, so there is a lot of debate on what is the best combination. Motorcyclist magazine had a huge article on this a few years ago and they concluded that sometimes the more expensive Snell rated lids performed WORSE than the lower DOT helmets.
Murf2222
ParticipantSpeaking of helmets………
Spending a lot of money on a helmet does NOT guarantee that it’s safer. In fact, there is strong evidence that the most respected helmet certification (Snell) is too stringent and may very well contribute to injuries.
The Snell test requires the helmet to survive a severe strike to the outer shell twice, in the exact same impact spot. In order to pass this test the outer shell is made so strong that it defeats the basic premise of impact absorbtion.
I had a 100 mph get-off on turn 9 at Willow Springs raceway and suffered a stage 3 concussion….even though the outter shell of my Arai stayed intact. If the shell had a little more *give* my head injury may have never occurred.
Of course it’s a fine line between too hard and too soft, so there is a lot of debate on what is the best combination. Motorcyclist magazine had a huge article on this a few years ago and they concluded that sometimes the more expensive Snell rated lids performed WORSE than the lower DOT helmets.
Murf2222
ParticipantSpeaking of helmets………
Spending a lot of money on a helmet does NOT guarantee that it’s safer. In fact, there is strong evidence that the most respected helmet certification (Snell) is too stringent and may very well contribute to injuries.
The Snell test requires the helmet to survive a severe strike to the outer shell twice, in the exact same impact spot. In order to pass this test the outer shell is made so strong that it defeats the basic premise of impact absorbtion.
I had a 100 mph get-off on turn 9 at Willow Springs raceway and suffered a stage 3 concussion….even though the outter shell of my Arai stayed intact. If the shell had a little more *give* my head injury may have never occurred.
Of course it’s a fine line between too hard and too soft, so there is a lot of debate on what is the best combination. Motorcyclist magazine had a huge article on this a few years ago and they concluded that sometimes the more expensive Snell rated lids performed WORSE than the lower DOT helmets.
Murf2222
ParticipantSpeaking of helmets………
Spending a lot of money on a helmet does NOT guarantee that it’s safer. In fact, there is strong evidence that the most respected helmet certification (Snell) is too stringent and may very well contribute to injuries.
The Snell test requires the helmet to survive a severe strike to the outer shell twice, in the exact same impact spot. In order to pass this test the outer shell is made so strong that it defeats the basic premise of impact absorbtion.
I had a 100 mph get-off on turn 9 at Willow Springs raceway and suffered a stage 3 concussion….even though the outter shell of my Arai stayed intact. If the shell had a little more *give* my head injury may have never occurred.
Of course it’s a fine line between too hard and too soft, so there is a lot of debate on what is the best combination. Motorcyclist magazine had a huge article on this a few years ago and they concluded that sometimes the more expensive Snell rated lids performed WORSE than the lower DOT helmets.
Murf2222
ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
ParticipantTHE most important tip anyone could EVER give a new motorcyclist is……. learn COUNTER-STEERING.
Motorcycles steer opposite of the way one might think. To turn left you actually push the bars RIGHT!………That’s right, you just read that correctly.
I rode streetbikes for 10 years before learning how my bikes were actually turning. The uneducated rider thinks that bikes turn by leaning. When they lean, what they are subconsciously doing is counter-steering the bike without realizing it. The leaning is just contorting their body in a way that helps to facilitate the REAL steering action that’s taking place, which is the counter-steering.
Don’t take MY word for it. Do a simple google search on counter-steering and you will quickly learn that what I’m saying is not only correct, but could possibly save your life some day.
Murf2222
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