[ST1LE]

Originally Posted by dray

Taking safety courses is a great. I took the basic course to get my license and then took an advanced course, which was even better. In the advanced course, we rode are own bikes and learned the best ways to corner and reduce braking distance. These were both state courses in Ohio.

There are a couple of books I would recommend as well:

1. Sport Riding Techniques by Nick Ienatsch
2. A Twist of the Wrist II by Keith Code

I re-read Ienatsch's book almost every year before riding season starts.

Thanks very much for the recommendations. I will get Nick's book to go with the Twist of the Wrist DVD that I am watching. I also bought both Motojitsu books, which is basically a collection of slow speed drills to practice.

As mentioned I am registered for the BRC in 3 weeks, and have already tracked down which courses will be taken after that. BRC Level 2 and Advanced Rider Course(ARC) are offered locally. After that I would love to do a track day lesson to learn high speed techniques in a safe environment.

The idea of practicing and becoming an awesome rider is just as exciting as the idea of riding itself. I'm pretty excited to say the least!

[khcoaching]

I got into motorcycles because of cars. At the time, driving a car on the track was simply too expensive and sport bikes were a much cheaper alternative. (Ha! little did I know) I'm lucky enough to be doing both now and while cars are amazing on track, bikes easily take the top step.

The performance of a modern Sportbike easily blows away almost any production based sports car, at a fraction of the price. And yes, training is paramount.....

Ken

[Zaqwert6]

Florida, so yea , ride year round. Have my whole life, mostly sport bikes. Gixxers and CBRs mostly.

[oilgear]

I ride as well. Have a Kawasaki ZRX 1200, and a Husky TR 650. Since I got the Camaro (50th anniversary ss vert) I ride a lot less. If the weather is really hot I will just about always chose the Camaro, as I don't feel like getting geared up. Rather just jump into the car, shorts, t-shirt, sneakers.
As I get older, I am less likely to take off road chances on the Husky, proly sell it in a year or two. Never sell the ZRX, it's a keeper. :-)

[jb_camaro_2ss]

My last bike was a CBR1000RR. I sold it shortly after my daughter was born and bought the Camaro as a "safer replacement". I really do miss riding and the bike community, but I have no regrets moving on. I'm sure I will eventually get back on 2 wheels.

[donniedarko]

I bought my car as a surrogate for my R1.
Driving in LA is f’d on a sport bike. So yes…

[UnknownJinX]

Interestingly, I did have an itch a few days back about getting a bike license to try it out. Then again, I don't exactly have the room for it, and having more insurance cost on top of what I pay for the car... Hmm...

[My '19 RS]

I bought my camaro to replace my gixxer, but every time I sit on it, I change my mind. I try to convince myself how much I could pay down the car if I sold the bike, but it's hard to do. The bike is perfect for blowing off slow people in WV and squeezing in tight spots. Plus if I'm being biased, its a hot bike lol.

[Staves]

Originally Posted by oilgear

I ride as well. Have a Kawasaki ZRX 1200, and a Husky TR 650. Since I got the Camaro (50th anniversary ss vert) I ride a lot less. If the weather is really hot I will just about always chose the Camaro, as I don't feel like getting geared up. Rather just jump into the car, shorts, t-shirt, sneakers.
As I get older, I am less likely to take off road chances on the Husky, proly sell it in a year or two. Never sell the ZRX, it's a keeper. :-)

Love the ZREX. Unique and classic Kawi.

[Silverado57]

We've ridden over a quarter million miles on motorcycles since 2005, mostly 2-up with my wife. We've been to 39 states and Canada. A few years ago we got tired of dealing with "weather" on the bikes and decided to get a convertible. That's how we ended up with the Camaro!
I have no plans to stop riding but the Camaro is a nice option for fun days and road trips. We just returned from doing the Dragon in the car for the first time. (We've done it countless times on 8 motorcycles.) The wife and I love it and the Camaro rally we attended. It's nice to have options!

[zaimer]

Originally Posted by Silverado57

We've ridden over a quarter million miles on motorcycles since 2005, mostly 2-up with my wife. We've been to 39 states and Canada. A few years ago we got tired of dealing with "weather" on the bikes and decided to get a convertible. That's how we ended up with the Camaro!
I have no plans to stop riding but the Camaro is a nice option for fun days and road trips. We just returned from doing the Dragon in the car for the first time. (We've done it countless times on 8 motorcycles.) The wife and I love it and the Camaro rally we attended. It's nice to have options!

That man is LIVING!! It seems to be a common thing for bikers to phase into a convertible as a replacement. I will say that a motorcycle provides an experience that nothing else is able to provide; I know that I'm preaching to the choir (for us bikers) but I'm sure many will agree. I do enjoy a good convertible too, though. Must be nice to have the Dragon in your backyard.

[jamala00]

Originally Posted by zaimer

That man is LIVING!! It seems to be a common thing for bikers to phase into a convertible as a replacement. I will say that a motorcycle provides an experience that nothing else is able to provide; I know that I'm preaching to the choir (for us bikers) but I'm sure many will agree. I do enjoy a good convertible too, though. Must be nice to have the Dragon in your backyard.

Have to say I agree with that. I still need to get out there. Went for a nice ride yesterday. Found a few things I need to upgrade on my new to me '18 CVO Street Glide. Enjoyed the ride though.

[Silverado57]

Originally Posted by zaimer

That man is LIVING!! It seems to be a common thing for bikers to phase into a convertible as a replacement. I will say that a motorcycle provides an experience that nothing else is able to provide; I know that I'm preaching to the choir (for us bikers) but I'm sure many will agree. I do enjoy a good convertible too, though. Must be nice to have the Dragon in your backyard.

Thank you! We just moved to TN last year after retirement, it was a 10-year plan. The Dragon is about 3 hours away, but the Snake (US421) is just a few miles away.

[dray]

Picture of my FZ8