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ZukiChaos · 08-20-2006, 04:48 PM

I've riden since April 2005.
About 2,500 miles total (400 on the first bike a Virago 250, 2,100 on the C50).

I say I'm getting better because I have a ways to go. I'd say I'm comfy, but I have not even ridden in the rain yet. Most of my miles are commuter, but I have done a handful of 2-3 hour trips.

I took the MSF course a year ago, and read Houghs books. But there's always room to grow.

dukestt · 08-25-2006, 08:57 PM

ok then, it would have to be "getting better" this K1 is my second bike, having had the first one sent to bike heaven for me by a so-called-mate who rear ended me one afternoon.

I did pass my test first time, but i fluked it trust me. 2 years now, probably 5000 miles, so yes i'd say getting better is a fair assesment.

dcstrng · 09-06-2006, 09:18 AM

Not sure I was ever average (although I doubtlessly was...). I’ve had a few moments over the decades when I tried to do the 10/10ths thing – usually becoming one with the asphalt in the process... Now I ride at about 3-4/10ths, but the results haven’t changed markedly... what’s wrong with this picture.

Ext1jdh · 09-06-2006, 11:01 AM

Anyone who voted themselves near the 100% mark obviously has not been riding long enough. There is always more to learn.

Just an opinion, but it happens to be correct.

forest1000 · 09-06-2006, 09:39 PM

I've been riding on and off for twenty years, did a racing course, on my 6th bike and have ridden over 60K kilometres. I consider myself to be a good rider and capable of knee dragging but only at the track.

RelicRider · 09-06-2006, 11:38 PM

Average. I benefitted from some of the lessons I've learned, knowing that I have more to learn before I move on to a bigger(better) bike. Each time I go out I learn something new. Most recently (bound to happen) riding in the rain. I was prepared, didn't make it any easier.
Next month will be one year with 4300 miles on a 02 Savage.

kbsnow · 09-13-2006, 03:58 PM

Still green. Bought Emma in June 06 started riding her in July, got hit(not my fault) in August. Have almost 2000 miles in that time.

mike-s · 09-17-2006, 02:12 PM

i put myself as an average rider as though i think im a good rider, so do most of the schmucks out there. I know i have room to improve, and am trying to do something about it.

been riding 3.5+ yrs, 5 bikes, no crashes, one blown up motor, rest were upgrades. 42kkm (26k miles).

With going up in bikes it's all been "capacity" upgrades, 250 (blown up) -> 250 -> 450 ->750 ->900. and i can quite safely say that i've mostly taken a stready upgrade path handling wise (though i do admit that 450 was a bit of a mistake!)

**inspiron** · 09-18-2006, 04:49 AM

Why do all that work?

My upgrade path was much shorter
- 50ccm (10 years, 17k km),
- 125ccm (2 years, 7k km)
- 1400ccm (2 years so far, 18k km)

mike-s · 09-18-2006, 11:06 AM

financials for the most part, i didntjump to a 900 directly cause my ex thought i'd kill myself doubling the capacity of my bike. silly woman. id be as likely tokill self on the 750 as the 900. i only just went to the 900 due to a new job that gave me the sufficient extra cash to do so

Apertureguy · 09-18-2006, 12:12 PM

I originally said I was Average...but after the foggy ride in this morning...I might have to upgrade my status and then get that Big Red "S" tattoo on my chest.

Only problem with thinking like superman, is that cars are my kryptomite.

Nico · 09-24-2006, 01:15 AM

Been riding for 1 year, still on my first bike. 5k+ mi in rain and shine, from DC metro traffic and West VA twisties. I'd say I'm getting better.

Graywolf · 09-24-2006, 09:08 PM

I'm probably an apex strafer. I've only been riding motorcycles since June...riding horses most of my life. The fundamental body position is very similar so I think that is why it came easy to me. I can be a little agressive at times. That helps me deal with the daily commute. Close to 3000 mi to date and on my 2nd bike. That's not alot but I'm still learning every day!

da_ticklah · 10-01-2006, 11:02 AM

5 months and 1500 miles I think that's still green

tailtips · 10-01-2006, 11:23 AM

4 months riding and learning every day. Spend a lot of time reviewing the skills in my safety course on my front street and I'm a very very cautious rider everywhere else. In fact I only ride with one other person, group rides concern me because I feel like everyone is taking off and leaving me in the dust.

Perhaps they missed the lesson that group rides mean looking out for all in the group, not just yourself.

mike-s · 10-03-2006, 02:18 PM

In all honesty it takes a good couple of years to start feeling settled in with yourself riding. Everytime you hop on a new bike thereafter theres a couple months of bedding in again as well, at least that's my experience..

Z1000 rider · 10-07-2006, 10:39 PM

oops i didnt realize i was in search and this thread is like a million years old!

DragonRider · 10-08-2006, 02:03 AM

I have been riding since I was 16,but very limited at that age(my brothers Honda CB 160). I got my first bike when I was 26 a 1978 Honda Hawk TII twin..15,000 miles on that one,which I still have in Michigan(awesome little fun bike with a 10,000 redline). Second bike was Yamaha 650 Special I put about 1,000 miles on before I sold it,then a long break until I bought my M50 in May 2006 I currently have 12,225 miles on Bluzuki. my last trip was last Sat. down to the Columbia River National Scenic By-way 475 miles round trip. I still learn things everyday and hope I never stop learning. I LOVE TO RIDE.

wookie · 10-09-2006, 01:20 PM

BTW, where is the meatman himself ????

Gixxerman · 10-11-2006, 08:23 AM

61-70% (apex strafer)

Better be honest

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

09-06-2006, 09:18 AM	#63 (permalink)
dcstrng Ditch Magnet Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: `96 FLHT Location: Colonial Beach, VA Posts: 183	Not sure I was ever average (although I doubtlessly was...). I’ve had a few moments over the decades when I tried to do the 10/10ths thing – usually becoming one with the asphalt in the process... Now I ride at about 3-4/10ths, but the results haven’t changed markedly... what’s wrong with this picture. __________________ Larry -- IBA

09-06-2006, 11:01 AM	#64 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,388	Anyone who voted themselves near the 100% mark obviously has not been riding long enough. There is always more to learn. Just an opinion, but it happens to be correct. __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

09-06-2006, 09:39 PM	#65 (permalink)
forest1000 Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Bike: 1986 Ninja 1000R, 84 GPz750 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 12	I've been riding on and off for twenty years, did a racing course, on my 6th bike and have ridden over 60K kilometres. I consider myself to be a good rider and capable of knee dragging but only at the track. __________________

09-06-2006, 11:38 PM	#66 (permalink)
RelicRider Seat Tester Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: Savage 02 Location: Up the River from Harrisburg PA Posts: 66	Average. I benefitted from some of the lessons I've learned, knowing that I have more to learn before I move on to a bigger(better) bike. Each time I go out I learn something new. Most recently (bound to happen) riding in the rain. I was prepared, didn't make it any easier. Next month will be one year with 4300 miles on a 02 Savage. __________________ I don't need a reason to ride.... just a direction

08-20-2006, 04:48 PM	#61 (permalink)
ZukiChaos Kickstand Operator Join Date: Aug 2005 Bike: '05 BlacknBlue C50 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 284	I've riden since April 2005. About 2,500 miles total (400 on the first bike a Virago 250, 2,100 on the C50). I say I'm getting better because I have a ways to go. I'd say I'm comfy, but I have not even ridden in the rain yet. Most of my miles are commuter, but I have done a handful of 2-3 hour trips. I took the MSF course a year ago, and read Houghs books. But there's always room to grow.

08-25-2006, 08:57 PM	#62 (permalink)
dukestt Where Am I ? Join Date: Aug 2006 Bike: GSX 750 F K1 Location: Preston, UK Posts: 29	ok then, it would have to be "getting better" this K1 is my second bike, having had the first one sent to bike heaven for me by a so-called-mate who rear ended me one afternoon. I did pass my test first time, but i fluked it trust me. 2 years now, probably 5000 miles, so yes i'd say getting better is a fair assesment.

09-13-2006, 03:58 PM	#67 (permalink)
kbsnow Blah, blah, blah Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: color changer green '05 M50 Location: Gilbert ,AZ Posts: 722	Still green. Bought Emma in June 06 started riding her in July, got hit(not my fault) in August. Have almost 2000 miles in that time. __________________ "Don't be so scared to die that you're afraid to live"

09-17-2006, 02:12 PM	#68 (permalink)
mike-s Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: RF900RT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 292	i put myself as an average rider as though i think im a good rider, so do most of the schmucks out there. I know i have room to improve, and am trying to do something about it. been riding 3.5+ yrs, 5 bikes, no crashes, one blown up motor, rest were upgrades. 42kkm (26k miles). With going up in bikes it's all been "capacity" upgrades, 250 (blown up) -> 250 -> 450 ->750 ->900. and i can quite safely say that i've mostly taken a stready upgrade path handling wise (though i do admit that 450 was a bit of a mistake!) __________________ Three years, five bikes, and still tickin! Last edited by mike-s; 09-17-2006 at 02:22 PM.

09-18-2006, 04:49 AM	#69 (permalink)
inspiron Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 13,036	Why do all that work? My upgrade path was much shorter - 50ccm (10 years, 17k km), - 125ccm (2 years, 7k km) - 1400ccm (2 years so far, 18k km) __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

09-18-2006, 11:06 AM	#70 (permalink)
mike-s Kickstand Operator Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: RF900RT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 292	financials for the most part, i didntjump to a 900 directly cause my ex thought i'd kill myself doubling the capacity of my bike. silly woman. id be as likely tokill self on the 750 as the 900. i only just went to the 900 due to a new job that gave me the sufficient extra cash to do so __________________ Three years, five bikes, and still tickin!

09-18-2006, 12:12 PM	#71 (permalink)
Apertureguy M-J Master Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,856	I originally said I was Average...but after the foggy ride in this morning...I might have to upgrade my status and then get that Big Red "S" tattoo on my chest. Only problem with thinking like superman, is that cars are my kryptomite.

09-24-2006, 01:15 AM	#72 (permalink)
Nico In Training Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NoVA Posts: 134	Been riding for 1 year, still on my first bike. 5k+ mi in rain and shine, from DC metro traffic and West VA twisties. I'd say I'm getting better.

09-24-2006, 09:08 PM	#73 (permalink)
Graywolf Seat Tester Join Date: Sep 2006 Bike: 2005ShadowVLX/2006 C50C Suzuki Location: Pilot Mountain, N.C. Posts: 56	I'm probably an apex strafer. I've only been riding motorcycles since June...riding horses most of my life. The fundamental body position is very similar so I think that is why it came easy to me. I can be a little agressive at times. That helps me deal with the daily commute. Close to 3000 mi to date and on my 2nd bike. That's not alot but I'm still learning every day!

10-01-2006, 11:02 AM	#74 (permalink)
da_ticklah Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Bike: 06 V Star 650 Custom Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 3	5 months and 1500 miles I think that's still green

10-09-2006, 01:20 PM	#79 (permalink)
wookie Fifth gear streak Join Date: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,385	BTW, where is the meatman himself ???? __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

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DragonRider Clutch Cadet Join Date: Jul 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Candy Grand Blue with 46,550 miles since May 18th 2006 Location: Tacoma ,Washington Posts: 918	I chose (apex strafer) I have been riding since I was 16,but very limited at that age(my brothers Honda CB 160). I got my first bike when I was 26 a 1978 Honda Hawk TII twin..15,000 miles on that one,which I still have in Michigan(awesome little fun bike with a 10,000 redline). Second bike was Yamaha 650 Special I put about 1,000 miles on before I sold it,then a long break until I bought my M50 in May 2006 I currently have 12,225 miles on Bluzuki. my last trip was last Sat. down to the Columbia River National Scenic By-way 475 miles round trip. I still learn things everyday and hope I never stop learning. I LOVE TO RIDE.