(05-30-05) Rate Yourself - Page 3 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

GMR64 · 08-20-2005, 12:56 AM

Been riding a week. I'm as new as new can be. Hoping to learn as much as possible on the streets and from experienced riders on this site. Taking it slow and steady.

MagnumForce · 08-20-2005, 08:45 AM

I would have to consider myself an average rider. No twisty roads around here to hone my skills. Rossi would curse my name, but it's because I ride a HARLEY!!!

Bowtie18 · 08-20-2005, 09:05 AM

Including my two months with the learners permit, still only 17 months.

8600 Miles on the Volusia
Around 800-1000 miles on the 82 Kawi 440 LTD I learned on

I'm certainly still picking up skills, so I put myself in the "comfy" range, Not comfortable enough to take things for granted, but comfortable enough that I spend my time looking out for who's out to get me instead of worrying about whether I can handle my bike. That part I'm getting pretty good at, although Rossi has NO worries from my Voluisa!

Mavman · 08-30-2005, 07:18 PM

This is my sixth bike, been riding a little over a year on my current bike-(2600 mi) after a 16 year lay off. I'm in the "comfy" zone. Pushing myself in certain area's to improve my skills. Enjoying a cruise without total fear of dropping the bike. Still regret bike manuvering is below standard due to my short stature.

Uechi Kid · 12-16-2005, 11:20 AM

I'd have to say I'm in the 61-70% range. It's hard to get much more agressive than that on a cruiser.

jaydog19833 · 12-16-2005, 09:32 PM

I put myself in the 70-80%. I drive the speedlimit (Maybe a little faster). On straights I drive slow but corners I double the cautionary (with descretion). I don't exactly drag my knee on the road but I have dragged my knee on the track.

Been riding for a little over 4 years.
I have about 30-32,000 miles under my belt.
Two Bikes (Ninja 500, GSXR 600)

GSX1100FL · 12-17-2005, 02:06 AM

I picked the average rider, not real sure which one I should pick.

I have been riding since 1984.
I have riden around 90,000 miles, 1076 in one day.
I have owned seven motorcycles, the Kat twice.

I have days that I can corner the big Kat nicely & get thumbs up from other riders who are obviously better at it than I.

jaydog19833 · 12-26-2005, 09:19 PM

Wow, you have a few nice photos there.

C2W? · 04-12-2006, 11:53 PM

Rate myself: Probably in the 70-80% range

How long you've been riding: More than 30 years

How many miles (approximately) ridden: Including track miles maybe 150K. . .

Previously owned bikes include: Bunches of Hondas (50/90/160/350/500), Almost as many Yamahas (R5s/RDs/TR&TZs), a lone Kawasaki (Z), a couple of Suzuki' (T250&500), a lone BMW (K1100LT), a CZ, a Ducati or two, a Meguro and some I'm sure I don't remember!

"Other Experience" Some AFM & AMA & FIM roadracing when I was a bit younger.

blkronin · 04-13-2006, 08:50 AM

17 years

1st bike Honda CX500 Custom
2nd Bike Kawa Ninja 600R
3rd Bike Suzuki Katana 600
Now C50

92Notch · 04-13-2006, 05:07 PM

I voted 91%-100% .. even though i do not belong in that group .... that's what I voted.

HEELSFAN · 04-14-2006, 07:44 AM

I would rate myself as average.

My 2005 M50 is my first bike. I've had it about six monthes and have 8200 miles on it.

kwc50 · 04-14-2006, 09:20 AM

I've had 3 bikes over a 35 year period -- learned on a 90cc dirt bike in the 70's, bought a Yamaha 750 in the mid 80's (which I laid down on a wet curve one afternoon), and now this one (C50) which I've had for 2 months and ~500 miles. I've only just begun the journey -- I hope.

bajaraider · 04-19-2006, 09:24 AM

I was going to put Comfy, but I have alot to learn. so therefore I am Getting Better. I feel like I learn something new everyday. I am on my first bike been riding since this Janurary. I have just about 1000 miles on it. I love riding, it is like I have been looking for this my whole life. (sappy movie line time) "You complete me."

Insaneman1731 · 04-19-2006, 05:41 PM

0-10% (very new) Heh. 17 miles

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Kaikias · 04-25-2006, 04:42 PM

Very New ben riding for 1 1/2 months 1200+ miles

Blackdeek2006 · 07-11-2006, 01:03 PM

4 years of riding: 3 on a cruiser 7500 miles, 1 on a sport 7500 (live in New England so limited riding seasons. I border on beginner corner carver and apex strafer.

Apertureguy · 07-18-2006, 11:07 AM

I say I'm average...but who knows for sure.

bikernoj · 08-19-2006, 01:50 PM

60-70%- apex strafer.

Fourth year riding, second bike, a lot of commuting on freeway and normal streets. Probably close to 16,000 miles under my belt, and plenty of twisty canyon roads nearby to play on.

I took an MSF course from the get-go, read "Proficient Motorcycling" twice and also have the book "Total Control."

It's full gear, full time for me, and though I have yet to actually scrape a knee I get pretty close sometimes. No hurry, though; I'd rather get there slowly than have it freak me out and lowside. Smooth and in control feels so much better than top speed!

Enjoying every minute of it, though!

Xerses · 08-19-2006, 09:03 PM

Beginner Corner Carver.

1.5 years of riding time, about 10,000km
a) 1992 Kawasaki EX500 (where I learnt to lean way low with the hips slightly shifted into the curve and the knee hanging down in an aggressive curve. No knee dragging though)
b) 2006 Suzuki M50, on which I regularly enjoy scraping the pegs at stock ride height

I took a 10 year break from motorcycles. I got married, sold my EX500, sold my race car, bought a house, had 3 kids then went freakin' ballistic when I saw the M50 and bought one this year!

View Poll Results: Rate yourself in term of achieved potential
0-10% (very new)	31	10.99%
11-20% (still green)	20	7.09%
21-30% (getting better)	37	13.12%
31-40% (comfy)	31	10.99%
41-50% (average rider)	70	24.82%
51-60% (beginner corner carver)	36	12.77%
61-70% (apex strafer)	32	11.35%
71-80% (knee dragger)	19	6.74%
81-90% (draws fear at the track)	3	1.06%
91-100% (Rossi curses my name)	3	1.06%
Voters: 282. You may not vote on this poll

08-20-2005, 08:45 AM	#42 (permalink)
MagnumForce Throttle Jockey Join Date: May 2005 Bike: 05 M50, 06 CBR600F4i Location: Sitting on the can... duh! Posts: 3,160	I would have to consider myself an average rider. No twisty roads around here to hone my skills. Rossi would curse my name, but it's because I ride a HARLEY!!! __________________ "I love the smell of toner in the morning… it's the smell of victory!" MAJ M, Staff Officer

12-16-2005, 09:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	I put myself in the 70-80%. I drive the speedlimit (Maybe a little faster). On straights I drive slow but corners I double the cautionary (with descretion). I don't exactly drag my knee on the road but I have dragged my knee on the track. Been riding for a little over 4 years. I have about 30-32,000 miles under my belt. Two Bikes (Ninja 500, GSXR 600) __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

12-26-2005, 09:19 PM	#48 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Wow, you have a few nice photos there. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

04-12-2006, 11:53 PM	#49 (permalink)
C2W? In Training Join Date: Jan 2006 Bike: "Little" 6Fiddy Location: Carlsbad (Not NM) Posts: 127	Rate myself: Probably in the 70-80% range How long you've been riding: More than 30 years How many miles (approximately) ridden: Including track miles maybe 150K. . . Previously owned bikes include: Bunches of Hondas (50/90/160/350/500), Almost as many Yamahas (R5s/RDs/TR&TZs), a lone Kawasaki (Z), a couple of Suzuki' (T250&500), a lone BMW (K1100LT), a CZ, a Ducati or two, a Meguro and some I'm sure I don't remember! "Other Experience" Some AFM & AMA & FIM roadracing when I was a bit younger. __________________ Experience is a hard teacher because the test is first, the lesson afterward.

08-20-2005, 12:56 AM	#41 (permalink)
GMR64 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: 05 GZ 250 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 7	Been riding a week. I'm as new as new can be. Hoping to learn as much as possible on the streets and from experienced riders on this site. Taking it slow and steady.

08-20-2005, 09:05 AM	#43 (permalink)
Bowtie18 Third gear and cruising Join Date: Oct 2004 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Road Star Midnight Location: Smyrna, DE Posts: 509	Including my two months with the learners permit, still only 17 months. 8600 Miles on the Volusia Around 800-1000 miles on the 82 Kawi 440 LTD I learned on I'm certainly still picking up skills, so I put myself in the "comfy" range, Not comfortable enough to take things for granted, but comfortable enough that I spend my time looking out for who's out to get me instead of worrying about whether I can handle my bike. That part I'm getting pretty good at, although Rossi has NO worries from my Voluisa!

12-16-2005, 11:20 AM	#45 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 749	I'd have to say I'm in the 61-70% range. It's hard to get much more agressive than that on a cruiser.

12-17-2005, 02:06 AM	#47 (permalink)
GSX1100FL Puddle Runner Join Date: Oct 2004 Bike: GSX1100FL Location: Missouri Posts: 381	I picked the average rider, not real sure which one I should pick. I have been riding since 1984. I have riden around 90,000 miles, 1076 in one day. I have owned seven motorcycles, the Kat twice. I have days that I can corner the big Kat nicely & get thumbs up from other riders who are obviously better at it than I.

04-13-2006, 08:50 AM	#50 (permalink)
blkronin Where Am I ? Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 2004 Suzuki katana 600 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 37	17 years 1st bike Honda CX500 Custom 2nd Bike Kawa Ninja 600R 3rd Bike Suzuki Katana 600 Now C50

04-13-2006, 05:07 PM	#51 (permalink)
92Notch Birthday Boy Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05½ C50 Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 860	I voted 91%-100% .. even though i do not belong in that group .... that's what I voted. __________________

04-14-2006, 07:44 AM	#52 (permalink)
HEELSFAN Clunked into first gear Join Date: Nov 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Black (Totaled) Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 219	I would rate myself as average. My 2005 M50 is my first bike. I've had it about six monthes and have 8200 miles on it.

04-14-2006, 09:20 AM	#53 (permalink)
kwc50 Seat Tester Join Date: Mar 2006 Bike: 2005 Boulevard C50 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 59	I've had 3 bikes over a 35 year period -- learned on a 90cc dirt bike in the 70's, bought a Yamaha 750 in the mid 80's (which I laid down on a wet curve one afternoon), and now this one (C50) which I've had for 2 months and ~500 miles. I've only just begun the journey -- I hope. __________________ If God is your Co-Pilot, You're in THE WRONG SEAT!!

04-19-2006, 09:24 AM	#54 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Join Date: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,041	I was going to put Comfy, but I have alot to learn. so therefore I am Getting Better. I feel like I learn something new everyday. I am on my first bike been riding since this Janurary. I have just about 1000 miles on it. I love riding, it is like I have been looking for this my whole life. (sappy movie line time) "You complete me." __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

04-19-2006, 05:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
Insaneman1731 Seat Tester Join Date: Apr 2006 Bike: Looking.. Posts: 54	0-10% (very new) Heh. 17 miles . __________________ Blue 1989 600 Katana THANKS ROWDY!

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bikernoj Seat Tester Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Kawi ZZR-600 Location: Morrison, CO Posts: 78	60-70%- apex strafer. Fourth year riding, second bike, a lot of commuting on freeway and normal streets. Probably close to 16,000 miles under my belt, and plenty of twisty canyon roads nearby to play on. I took an MSF course from the get-go, read "Proficient Motorcycling" twice and also have the book "Total Control." It's full gear, full time for me, and though I have yet to actually scrape a knee I get pretty close sometimes. No hurry, though; I'd rather get there slowly than have it freak me out and lowside. Smooth and in control feels so much better than top speed! Enjoying every minute of it, though!

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Xerses Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: '06 Black M50 Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada Posts: 807	Beginner Corner Carver. 1.5 years of riding time, about 10,000km a) 1992 Kawasaki EX500 (where I learnt to lean way low with the hips slightly shifted into the curve and the knee hanging down in an aggressive curve. No knee dragging though) b) 2006 Suzuki M50, on which I regularly enjoy scraping the pegs at stock ride height I took a 10 year break from motorcycles. I got married, sold my EX500, sold my race car, bought a house, had 3 kids then went freakin' ballistic when I saw the M50 and bought one this year! __________________ Black is still faster DAMN IT! Power Commander III USB Install Manual I Made *High quality debaffle video with drive by sound... coming as soon as someone can tell me how to digitally* blur out a plate in a video. Please PM me if you know how.**