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(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC. Yea they basically aim for you. We've always said short of maybe major cities in India. If you can ride here, you can ride anywhere.

I know that prob sounds pretty "city slicker Pompous" but like you said if you've spent some time here.. you get it lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird. [Image: 4ae09cf27821e7ccd8f504831d9ab000.png][Image: 7b6133d8a1e85bf665c5d7fc91507141.png] at least with the motorcycle you can squeeze into corners and sidewalks. The other worry is hoping the bike is still there when you get back. Brazen crime Is getting pretty bad here.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
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#12
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)mvk24_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC. Yea they basically aim for you. We've always said short of maybe major cities in India. If you can ride here, you can ride anywhere.

I know that prob sounds pretty "city slicker Pompous" but like you said if you've spent some time here.. you get it lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird. [Image: 4ae09cf27821e7ccd8f504831d9ab000.png][Image: 7b6133d8a1e85bf665c5d7fc91507141.png] at least with the motorcycle you can squeeze into corners and sidewalks. The other worry is hoping the bike is still there when you get back. Brazen crime Is getting pretty bad here.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt.
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#13
(09-26-2023, 12:51 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)mvk24_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC. Yea they basically aim for you. We've always said short of maybe major cities in India. If you can ride here, you can ride anywhere.

I know that prob sounds pretty "city slicker Pompous" but like you said if you've spent some time here.. you get it lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird. [Image: 4ae09cf27821e7ccd8f504831d9ab000.png][Image: 7b6133d8a1e85bf665c5d7fc91507141.png] at least with the motorcycle you can squeeze into corners and sidewalks. The other worry is hoping the bike is still there when you get back. Brazen crime Is getting pretty bad here.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt.

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt. Its probably a battle on who is more suicidal here.. the yellow cabs or the full time bicyclists. Those guys don't care about any traffic rules lol

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
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#14
(09-26-2023, 08:55 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: This says it all..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAhxI9pIp2s


and if that doesn't prove it to you there are COUNTLESS motorcycle obstacle course videos online...on all sorts of bike that will AMAZE you.

That’s a great video. Thanks for sharing, Dubs.
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#15
(09-26-2023, 12:57 PM)mvk24_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:51 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)mvk24_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC. Yea they basically aim for you. We've always said short of maybe major cities in India. If you can ride here, you can ride anywhere.

I know that prob sounds pretty "city slicker Pompous" but like you said if you've spent some time here.. you get it lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird. [Image: 4ae09cf27821e7ccd8f504831d9ab000.png][Image: 7b6133d8a1e85bf665c5d7fc91507141.png] at least with the motorcycle you can squeeze into corners and sidewalks. The other worry is hoping the bike is still there when you get back. Brazen crime Is getting pretty bad here.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt.

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt. Its probably a battle on who is more suicidal here.. the yellow cabs or the full time bicyclists. Those guys don't care about any traffic rules lol

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

Even here in rural Ohio I am noticing more and more people busting red lights by trying to get into the intersection on the yellow light. Sometimes my light is GREEN and people are still coming thru across in front of me.

Like a little kid you want to look both ways before preceeding even with a green light.
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#16
(09-26-2023, 10:51 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:57 PM)mvk24_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:51 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)mvk24_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC. Yea they basically aim for you. We've always said short of maybe major cities in India. If you can ride here, you can ride anywhere.

I know that prob sounds pretty "city slicker Pompous" but like you said if you've spent some time here.. you get it lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
(09-26-2023, 12:47 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 12:09 PM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 10:28 AM)mvk24_imp Wrote: I ride in NY/NYC so you either learn how to ride like you're in Mad Max or you die.

Best explanation I can think of lol.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I’ve driven and ridden in L.A. my whole life and have driven in most of the major cities in the U.S., but the only time I was truly terrified was driving in NYC.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird.

My beef with NYC is not driving in it, but finding street parking. It is fiction.

In terms of fear:

Once in Cleveland, Ohio.

Crossed the tracks once and within seconds the community zeroed in my vehicle and started chasing it, making yelling and screaming sounds. I got back to the other side of the tracks quickly. It was weird. [Image: 4ae09cf27821e7ccd8f504831d9ab000.png][Image: 7b6133d8a1e85bf665c5d7fc91507141.png] at least with the motorcycle you can squeeze into corners and sidewalks. The other worry is hoping the bike is still there when you get back. Brazen crime Is getting pretty bad here.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt.

I really like NYC. Nice place to visit. Considered living in Manhattan once (hard to believe looking back).

A few times I have seen mid-town pedestrians struck by cars. Mostly teenage kids on skateboards. They roll over the windshield/hood and pick up their junk, flip the bird and move on. Can't imagine how the drivers felt. Its probably a battle on who is more suicidal here.. the yellow cabs or the full time bicyclists. Those guys don't care about any traffic rules lol

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

Even here in rural Ohio I am noticing more and more people busting red lights by trying to get into the intersection on the yellow light. Sometimes my light is GREEN and people are still coming thru across in front of me.

Like a little kid you want to look both ways before preceeding even with a green light.

Sounds like big city selfish behaviour is leeching into the rural region.

Makes sense. The city is too expensive and complicated, people "cash out" and buy up suburbia and rural locations and bring their urban habits and noise.
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#17
(09-26-2023, 06:15 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 08:55 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: This says it all..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAhxI9pIp2s


and if that doesn't prove it to you there are COUNTLESS motorcycle obstacle course videos online...on all sorts of bike that will AMAZE you.

That’s a great video. Thanks for sharing, Dubs.

That’s a great video. Thanks for sharing, Dubs.

The fact that he failed, while still posting the entire unedited video is commendable.

I couldn’t do 10% of what he did on my first go around. I’d quickly get lost and off course.

I would *love* to have a parking lot of my own to be able to set up such a course.


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#18
(09-26-2023, 07:18 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: As they say in the aviation world:
"There are old pilots and there are bold pilots,
but there are no old, bold pilots."

love it, nacho
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#19
(09-27-2023, 09:20 PM)The Gecko_imp Wrote:
(09-26-2023, 07:18 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: As they say in the aviation world:
"There are old pilots and there are bold pilots,
but there are no old, bold pilots."

love it, nacho

love it, nacho
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#20
I'm the best rider I know....NOT!

But what I do know is to ride within my abilities. I may push the envelope from time to time but I never stray outside of it.
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