TimC

Nice pix, man! I'm no expert but I think hanging off (besides looking cool) makes the likelihood of lowsiding much lower. More of the middle of the tire used as the contact patch, bike more upright, center of gravity more vertical...all should help keep the bike from sliding out from under you, plus it's easier to 'flick' the bike in quick transitions if it's not all the way over to one side.

Again, no expert - you're much more of an expert than me, considering the track time! Gotta get myself some more gear and head down to Mid-Ohio next year.

That is a terrific looking VFR! And quite unique. Nice job! :thumbsup:

Wow. That is one RED bike! Very sharp. Maybe just a little over-the-top with the screen and headlight tint, but I'm more of an understated bike/car kinda guy. But that bike does look gorgeous. :thumbsup:

Nice forks, brakes (rotors, too) and exhaust. I also noticed aftermarket footpegs, tank bra and grips. A lot of work, that's for sure.

I have thought about what color I'd make the wheels if I ever had them painted or powder-coated, and I keep thinking red. Nice to see one done that way.

Pay attention to where your going!!!! Your about to hit a wall!!!

LOL! I was thinking what a shame they positioned that thing facing a wall. Kids would wanna face out, ya know?

Anyway, great pic, RiderGal!

Ain't she a beaut? Oh, and the woman is very pretty, too! :P

That looks terrific! And not just the pipes, but the whole package. Looks a lot like a CBR, which is pretty cool. Nice work. :thumbsup:

I don't usually get warnings. Sometimes it's b/c I'm too far over to let it go, but I think it's because I have had a few tickets over the last several years. Once they see my driving record, which is clean except for speeding tix, they'll write me another one. I've been trying to learn my lesson, but going fast is just too much fun!

Actually, I have slowed down in the car. Got popped by a very small town LEO on my bike a few months ago.

Funny how it always takes 2 patrol cars to hand out a ticket now, isn't it? I know there is safety in numbers, yada yada yada, but it seems ridiculous to me.

I was going to mention the "top speed" thing like VFRBee, but changed my mind. Looks like a great place to find out tho. But I'd worry about a rabbit or something running out onto the road in front of me while doing 150 mph!

Great funny pic! Like Kansas but without the wheat and corn fields.

There can be only one!

Sorry, couldn't help myself. Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing them! I would love to tour the UK someday, mostly Ireland and Scotland. I will have to bring the golf clubs if I ever get to go!

That looks great! Very unique, too. I like it.

May I ask what it cost to powder coat both wheels? (Not including mounting new rubber, etc.)

If Rossi does it exactly as that photo shows, it's allowing him to stretch a bit and to focus his attention solely on his bike, since that's about all he could see from that position. Good to clear his head (and field of vision) by letting the bike block out all other visual stimuli.

Many athletes have 'pre-game rituals' that they go thru before every event. Most people use them everyday but may not realize it. For me, one routine I have is the feet: Right sock, right shoe, left sock, left shoe. Unless I'm wearing boots, then it's right sock, left sock, right boot, left boot, tie right boot, tie left boot. I'm not freakishly obsessive about it, but doing it differently feels strange.

Gloves are the opposite, though. Always left glove 1st, then right.