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1st sportbike (riding advice for new sportbike rider)

rinomato1 said:
I know they're 2 different animals, but calling it a boat anchor isn't an accurate description either, My HOG moves man, Its got some balls, it's a hell of a lot more forgiving than any sportbike but its definitely no boat anchor:cool:
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lol i think your opinion will change rapidly when you ride your 749 :)
 
rinomato1 said:
I know they're 2 different animals, but calling it a boat anchor isn't an accurate description either, My HOG moves man, Its got some balls, it's a hell of a lot more forgiving than any sportbike but its definitely no boat anchor:cool:
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Imagine cornering on your Harley and as you apex the corner you get on the gas and feel the pull of that V twin. Wow, it even makes your little grey pony tail flow in the breeze behind your pudding basin helmet.

Now picture doing the same on your 749, but this time, as you hit the apex and get on the gas, your rear tire hooks up nicely and the front wheel starts to lift while you're still leant over and at the same time its trying to pull your arms out their sockets.

Now a 749 may or may not wheelie out the corner (I know my 1098 would), but the difference between a normal Harley and a 749 is night and day.

A good track school will help you deal with speed, show you the correct technique for riding, all of which will help you know what to do when things start to go a bit Pete Tong.
 
Fiery254 said:
Imagine cornering on your Harley and as you apex the corner you get on the gas and feel the pull of that V twin. Wow, it even makes your little grey pony tail flow in the breeze behind your pudding basin helmet.

Now picture doing the same on your 749, but this time, as you hit the apex and get on the gas, your rear tire hooks up nicely and the front wheel starts to lift while you're still leant over and at the same time its trying to pull your arms out their sockets.

Now a 749 may or may not wheelie out the corner (I know my 1098 would), but the difference between a normal Harley and a 749 is night and day.

A good track school will help you deal with speed, show you the correct technique for riding, all of which will help you know what to do when things start to go a bit Pete Tong.
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Agreed, Time to sign up to one:cool:
 
rinomato1 said:
I know they're 2 different animals, but calling it a boat anchor isn't an accurate description either, My HOG moves man, Its got some balls, it's a hell of a lot more forgiving than any sportbike but its definitely no boat anchor:cool:
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Thanx for the laugh.

I have ridden approximately 70,000 km's in the past few years on sportbikes. An 8 hour day of 500 km to 800 km's is no problem.
 
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fastar1 said:
- You'll probably be tempted to rest a lot of weight on your arms, and that's fine for casual riding/commuting. Any kind of riding with enthusiasm (or long distances) you want to make a conscious effort to lock your waist so that more weight is carried by your legs. This will reduce the strain on your arms for better .....
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That will depend on the bike's ergonomics and the rider's height, weight' torso/arm/leg length.... I have never done nor needed to do that (the lock wrists). But I have not recently ridden over 17 hours non-stop on a SS.
 
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Fiery254 said:
Imagine cornering on your Harley and as you apex the corner you get on the gas and feel the pull of that V twin. Wow, it even makes your little grey pony tail flow in the breeze behind your pudding basin helmet.
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If I knew how to make a signature this would be it. Well done chap
 
rinomato1 said:
I know they're 2 different animals, but calling it a boat anchor isn't an accurate description either, My HOG moves man, Its got some balls, it's a hell of a lot more forgiving than any sportbike but its definitely no boat anchor:cool:
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it's still a pogo stick compared to the ducati.
 
Best advice I can offer is to ride your own ride, as applicable to both group rides and track riding.
 
Teal said:
Best advice I can offer is to ride your own ride, as applicable to both group rides and track riding.
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That's not to say I'm going to take it for a couple of rides to get used to it. not a 3 hour bike, more like a 30 -45 min bike but still fun!
 
rinomato1 said:
Also, both schools offer similar programs like intro programs, level 2 etc.... how many should be taken for me to be able to confidently ride the motorcycle on the road because that's where 100% of my riding will be done.
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Much of the stuff that they teach on the track can be dangerous to try to apply on the road.

Better to learn to maneuver the bike at slow speeds as that tends to be harder for sport bikes, and everyone up here has trouble with it in the spring.
 
Right hand corners are going to be the biggest change, just ride around a parking lot at slow speed to get used to the new riding postion and you'll be fine, it's just a bike.
 
I signed up for this upcoming summer, can't wait!

TimJ said:
If you want to learn how to ride it properly take a track school. Even if you don't have any interest in going to the track, you learn so much that just isn't possible (or safe) on the road.

I'm partial to Racer5 as that's what I took last year, mostly because of the reviews they were getting and the price! I was unsure of how much I'd get out of being on a cbr125, but it's quite the opposite and really is a great tool to learn on. My street riding on my 600rr sure changed for the better!

Check them out if you haven't already racer5.ca

If you have any questions email them at info@racer5.ca, they're super helpful and can answer all your questions. Feel free to pm me if you'd like to know any more as well.
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N3WMAN said:
Guess he didn't like the riding position:
http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?152928-Ducati-749&p=1739866#post1739866
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Was going to post that...

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Part of my problem with people starting on 250's, or any so called "beginners friendly" type of bike, they get used to a straight riding position, then upgrade to a sports bike and

a) find it weird to be bending forward and sale the bikes
b) get a false sense of experience riding something completely different.

I guess it was to much of an intimidation factor when he sat in the bike on a sport riding position

To bad
 
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Your already selling it!?!?!

close thread!?

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?152928-Ducati-749&p=1739866#post1739866
rinomato1 said:
Hello All,

I recently purchased (last week or so) A 2004 MINT MINT MINT condition (less than 6000 k'S Mature rider meaning an older man) Ducati 749 Biposto. I'm Looking either to sell OR trade for a KTM 990 SMR or a KTM 950SMR With low K's If anyone is interested please PM me If you want pics or are looking to trade.

Thanks

LR
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