1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Holy inertia, Batman!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by sushi_biker, Jan 1, 2009.

  1. sushi_biker

    sushi_biker Member

    Messages:
    576
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Maryland
    I'm new and learning...I have my permit. Bike is insured but not tagged (that's tomorrow). Got my helmet, padded jacket, gloves and boots. I've got my 750 running fairly well...and the temptation to ride is really powerful even thought I haven't dotted all of my "i"s and crossed all my "t"'s.

    I started off just practicing throttle and clutch control...then those slow speed turns where you shift your weight instead of leaning...then I started getting interested in speed and acceleration. After dinner I snuck out of the house and tooled over to a straight empty road just out of the neighborhood and gave it the WOT in 1st and 2nd gear, almost to the red line. I know, I know...not very responsible of me. It's 32F here in Maryland and that burst is enough to turn you into an icicle.

    Biking is like strapping yourself on to a car engine and racing it. Scary! And our bikes are OLD! These '00-'09 rice rocket guys are crazy. I don't know how they do it. The bike is a blast though...Spring is going to be awesome. I'll have the bike cleaned up by then.
     
    sushi_biker, Jan 1, 2009
    #1
  2. Gamuru

    Gamuru Guest

    Messages:
    1,275
    Likes Received:
    20
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Granite Falls, WA
    You're hooked. Repeat after me, "Hello. My name is sushi_biker, and I'm an addict." :lol:
     
    Gamuru, Jan 1, 2009
    #2
  3. CaptNemo

    CaptNemo Member

    Messages:
    146
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Reno
    It's funny how we all start on the carbs and performance and then on that first trial run through the gears ponder what shape the brakes are in. If that wasn't on your to-do list it probably now.
     
    CaptNemo, Jan 1, 2009
    #3
  4. sushi_biker

    sushi_biker Member

    Messages:
    576
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Maryland
    Don't worry Captain, I checked them out weeks ago before the bike was running. A fluid flush and exercising the calipers with a C-clamp, and all is well.

    Good comment though. :) Yeah...it's addicting.
     
    sushi_biker, Jan 1, 2009
    #4
  5. Zookie400

    Zookie400 Active Member

    Messages:
    1,046
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Connecticut
    danger is the spice of life!

    my dad decided to try and fix the sticking throttle on our sled before the zero-brake issue. a few cracked ribs later the sled was smashed into the side of the house, and he "fixed" it forever. the upside is he is still alive, the house won, and we had more room in the garage :roll:

    sushi- welcome to the forum. ton of good info here.
     
    Zookie400, Jan 1, 2009
    #5
  6. CaptNemo

    CaptNemo Member

    Messages:
    146
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Location:
    Reno
    Hey Sushi, I probably missed it earlier, but what bike do you have?
     
    CaptNemo, Jan 1, 2009
    #6
  7. sushi_biker

    sushi_biker Member

    Messages:
    576
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Maryland
    '82 Seca 750.
     
    sushi_biker, Jan 2, 2009
    #7
  8. wamaxim

    wamaxim Active Member

    Messages:
    1,215
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    36
    Location:
    Vancouver, USA
    You're right. These old scooters are an absolute hoot! When I first got my 650 Maxim my neighbor came over and was looking at my bike and reminiscing about the one he had bought new and ridden 2 up across the country 3 times.

    I thought the guy was nuts! Cross country on a 650???? Then I rode mine for the first time. Nuff said!
     
    wamaxim, Jan 2, 2009
    #8
  9. nsosh5

    nsosh5 Member

    Messages:
    175
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    oklahoma
    When all else fails!!! Go Faster!!!
     
    nsosh5, Jan 2, 2009
    #9
  10. dqnjuan

    dqnjuan Member

    Messages:
    198
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    bmore, md
    LUCKY! Ive been working on my xj since august and went ten yards just this past weekend...that should all change tomorrow! enjoy it and be safe


    one of the guys on here has a quote in their sig something like faster, faster until the thrill overcomes the fear...i liked that quote.
     
    dqnjuan, Jan 2, 2009
    #10
  11. sushi_biker

    sushi_biker Member

    Messages:
    576
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Maryland
    Hey, you're in MD too dqnjuan. PM me sometime and we'll meet up for a cruise.
     
    sushi_biker, Jan 2, 2009
    #11
  12. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

    Messages:
    21,283
    Likes Received:
    420
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    Rural SE Michigan 60 miles N of Motown
    Sushi; Take a look in this thread: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ... bunny.html
    LOTS of good material in there, but look on page 4, at the postings by Hurst01, particularly on the subjects of countersteering and stopping in a corner. Ed is a former (current?) MSF instructor and gave us a few REALLY GOOD essays on riding technique.
     
    bigfitz52, Jan 2, 2009
    #12

Share This Page