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Tonkaman

Tonkaman

Well-Known Member
Location
West Jordan
Last night i got a new addition to the family, a 2007 Aprilia Tuono 998 naked bike. I picked it up last night and was only able to put on about 20 miles so far. I tried adding pictures but the app doesn't like me right now

Do any of you do group rides on the pavement? It's a new scene for me and is like to explore some more with it. I also don't know much about sport bike technique or maintenance so fill me in on your favorite tips and tricks
 
jeeper

jeeper

I live my life 1 dumpster at a time
Location
So Jo, Ut
I have never 'owned' my own sport bike.. But I have been in possession of a few for extended periods of time. I have found that I have zero self control. Wheelies, racing, swerving around traffic, etc.. I have determined not to own one, ever. I would lose my license for sure.

I owned a sweet Honda goldwing for a couple years. (still did the wheelies, and could drag pegs, but It was less frequent for me) I sold it when my wife was prego.. I realized it was a ticking time bomb of death..

Here is what I know.. Intersections are a death trap. Freeway is much safer, as you are going the same direction as the cars, not crossing paths. Cattle guards and Rail road crossings are slippery when wet, and make sure to take them straight on, no angles. Scooters don't deserve the special motorcycle wave. Always wear your helmet. Steer with your butt, and lean. A slight counter steer will help the bike lean better (kind of a weird feeling)
 
jentzschman

jentzschman

Well-Known Member
Location
Sandy, Utah
jeeper said:
I have never 'owned' my own sport bike.. But I have been in possession of a few for extended periods of time. I have found that I have zero self control. Wheelies, racing, swerving around traffic, etc.. I have determined not to own one, ever. I would lose my license for sure.

I owned a sweet Honda goldwing for a couple years. (still did the wheelies, and could drag pegs, but It was less frequent for me) I sold it when my wife was prego.. I realized it was a ticking time bomb of death..

Here is what I know.. Intersections are a death trap. Freeway is much safer, as you are going the same direction as the cars, not crossing paths. Cattle guards and Rail road crossings are slippery when wet, and make sure to take them straight on, no angles. Scooters don't deserve the special motorcycle wave. Always wear your helmet. Steer with your butt, and lean. A slight counter steer will help the bike lean better (kind of a weird feeling)
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HA HA
 
ricsrx

ricsrx

Well-Known Member
Very nice bike! i have logged over 30k miles on my sport bike, like Brian said, pay attention to the traffic
 
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Tonkaman

Tonkaman

Well-Known Member
Location
West Jordan
jeeper said:
I have never 'owned' my own sport bike.. But I have been in possession of a few for extended periods of time. I have found that I have zero self control. Wheelies, racing, swerving around traffic, etc.. I have determined not to own one, ever. I would lose my license for sure.

I owned a sweet Honda goldwing for a couple years. (still did the wheelies, and could drag pegs, but It was less frequent for me) I sold it when my wife was prego.. I realized it was a ticking time bomb of death..

Here is what I know.. Intersections are a death trap. Freeway is much safer, as you are going the same direction as the cars, not crossing paths. Cattle guards and Rail road crossings are slippery when wet, and make sure to take them straight on, no angles. Scooters don't deserve the special motorcycle wave. Always wear your helmet. Steer with your butt, and lean. A slight counter steer will help the bike lean better (kind of a weird feeling)
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Excellent advise Brian thanks. For the record, I'd love to see a gold wing riding a wheelie!

I wish I could get a picture up ill try again when I get home. It's such a beautiful bike, I'm proud to call it mine.
 
James K

James K

NO, I'm always like this
Location
Taylorsville, Ut
Watch for the idiots who make left turns in front of you, change lanes with out looking over thier shoulder first, the dipshits texting (usually adults not teenagers, go figure), ride just a bit faster then traffic is flowing (it makes you a touch more noticeable).
 
DevinB

DevinB

I like traffic lights
Location
Down Or'm
jeeper said:
...Cattle guards and Rail road crossings are slippery when wet, and make sure to take them straight on, no angles....
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Painted lines are also slippery when wet, and when it's hot, the tar used to seal cracks in the road moves under you while leaning through curves. Watch for those too.
 
Caleb

Caleb

Well-Known Member
Location
Riverton
jeeper said:
I have never 'owned' my own sport bike.. But I have been in possession of a few for extended periods of time. I have found that I have zero self control. Wheelies, racing, swerving around traffic, etc.. I have determined not to own one, ever. I would lose my license for sure.
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Exactly why I'll never own a sport bike. I'd lose my license or my life...not worth it.
 
ricsrx

ricsrx

Well-Known Member
Tonkaman said:
Wow that's a lot of miles! I'm a very defensive driver normally , but I do admit I'm a bit anxious about rush hour
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I logged over 35k on my first metric cruiser, 30k for the sport bike and another 5k on my 08 FJR. I really used to love to ride, now that im older and wiser... its taken all the fun out of it.

also when you are riding into a left hand turn lane and you have the green to go, your going thru all the oil puddles left from idling cars and then making a fast left hand turn with oil coated tires. stay out of the center of the lane
 
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Brian P

Brian P

Misanthropic Fuel
Location
Taylorsville
Ride in front of or behind the vehicle next to you, never next to it.
I was taught to ride in the left side of te lane, that way you are seen by oncoming traffic and are farther away from traffic to your right, not to mention out of the oil in the middle of the road.
There are plenty of things to watch out for.
Best of luck! Have fun.
 
SpeedyVic

SpeedyVic

Registered User
Location
Logan, Ut
I had >50k miles on my 03 Victory Vegas before I got t-boned at an intersection on 31st Street in Ogden last August.

Always remember that the driver of the car does not see you. Riding with that mentality will keep you alive longer.
 
Cascadia

Cascadia

Undecided
Location
Orem, Utah
Best looking bike I've seen. I've always wanted a bullet bike but figured I'd end up losing a life due to my stupidity. But as you get older you realize it's other people's stupidity that would kill you.
 
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