What did you learn from/about motorcycling this year?

[jestal]

I learned to never send $570 to Skyway for a farkle still yet to be invented....... After 10 months with no deliver nor word from Skyway for his aux fuel cell I am "learning" to be very distrustful and skeptical of some vendors. Hopefully others can learn from this experience this year.

 

[Thug]

I learned to never send $570 to Skyway for a farkle still yet to be invented....... After 10 months with no deliver nor word from Skyway for his aux fuel cell I am "learning" to be very distrustful and skeptical of some vendors. Hopefully others can learn from this experience this year.

If this is the case Jestal then it is quite unacceptable no matter the cause....Jesus 10 months! Something is seroiusly wrong or old mate Skyway has some very serious issues to deal with, lets hope its sorted ASAP.

 

[Kevin Daly]

Gosh,

I almost posted on this thread a few days ago but hadnt thought about what I would say so I put it off for a few days. After reading all of these fine posts I really have nothing much to add except. thanks. I have had fun with the bantering and friday night dogpiles, learned a thing or two about bikes and riding, and I think strangly, as many people have mentioned, I was moved and humbled by the death of Orangeville; I dont think I have aver been bothered by the death of someone I didnt know. I think it had a lot to do with the response of you all on the forum. Having no choice in the matter, I am at least glad to have shared that experience with you all.

-k

 

[Hawkeye]

:dribble: I learned that riding on unfamiliar roads above your skills may be hazardous to your health. Always ride your ride and not that of the person you are following. This one heck of a forum , and althought I don't know any of the people on this forum, I feel like I know all of you. HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MAY GOD BLESS.

 

[Jaycen]

I learned that I don't ride nearly enough. I love my family, there isn't enough time in the week for me to enjoy both like I would like to. My wife and baby come frist, the FJR and riding come second.

I learned that my Ducati whore friend is not always right. My bone stock FJR kicks the ass of his heavly modded monster!!! He keeps trying to convince me to trade in the FJR, but I'm not biting.

I learned that the people in this forum arn't nearly as bad as I thought they were. We had to put one of the family pets to sleep this fall and I was amazed by the outpouring of the people on this forum that were there to share and weep with our loss.

I learned that life is way to short no matter what.......embrace it for what it is and live it to the fullest.

 

[Fred W]

I learned that my Ducati whore friend is not always right. My bone stock FJR kicks the ass of his heavly modded monster!!!

In a straight line? Gosh, one would hope you could beat him having 2 extra cylinders and a 45% displacement advantage (assuming a M900). You know the old saying: There is no substitute for cubic inches.

If your buddy can't get around you on the Ducati in the corners, the only problem with his bike is the loose nut behind the handlebars.

And yes, the Desmo dudes put us Feejer guys to shame when it comes to being accessory whores.

 

[Knifemaker]

I have learned many things, alot simular to what others here have posted. (e.g. "Don't look where you are not going")

But the one thing I do know, is that after 2 years since buying my FJR, I really really do know for a fact that I picked the right bike to buy. Thank you Yamaha, Thank you forum members, and thank you to everyone that had a hand in steering me into puting my money on this steed.

Knifemaker

p.s. And Fred, the "old saying" is " There is no replacement for displacement"....

 

[Kevin Daly]

p.s. And Fred, the "old saying" is " There is no replacement for displacement"....

Is that what she told you?

 

[Knifemaker]

p.s. And Fred, the "old saying" is " There is no replacement for displacement"....

Is that what she told you?

Yep, and with a big smile on her face...

 

[GalaxyBlue]

Hmm, What i have learned this year...

1. This community is TOP SHELF! Thanks for the great friendships i have aquired!

2. Nobody is invincible...

3... More to come later. I just cant think clearly right now on this.

 

[jestal]

If this is the case Jestal then it is quite unacceptable no matter the cause...............

If you question whether "this is the case" then you might read up here...... https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showtopic=17390

 

[Jaycen]

:clapping:

 

[RenoJohn]

That Reno John is damn good entertainment.

LOL, yep we had some good times. The first FJR owner that I met on the open road east of Oakridge Oregon on my maiden FJR road-trip. Thanks for all the great fun you Tangueray wanker. We'll have to do some good stuff in 2008 as well.
Great thread here ....and some great reading.

I learned in 2007:

+That as I had previously known, those of us who participate in this great passion of motorcycling are truly blessed. I hope those reading this look to the heavens every day as I do ...in appreciation for what motorcycling has brought to our lives. 2007 was no exception -and for me one of the best years ever.

+That LD riding is easy, but getting one's ass kicked in competitive rally environment is humbling. What fun I had this year dabbling in this (new to me) arena. Some BBG's etc and some rallies that brought me much fun, embarassment and appreciation for a great arena of motorcycling. Thanks to all who helped and shared in this fun.

+That the FJR is a groovy and capable bike .....I really like this bike as it is so solid and what fun to open the north America Atlas, point to a random spot and know that the bike can take you there effortlessly at the pace of your choice and the fun only limited by the passion and imagination that you're willing throw at her. (some of my fun here-clicky)

+That there are some wonderful folks who ride ......which sounds good on the surface, but the downside is that it really makes the rest of us dickheads look that much worse. Here-clicky is an example of one of the good guys who is so thoughtful, and a really nice guy ....I wanna be like you when (*IF*) I grow up. You're the best Hal and I appreciate your stable wisdom.

+That as hard as I try, I have a very difficult time grasping other's amazing accomplishments. At the top is THIS ONE-clicky that hurts my brain when I attempt to live it vicariosuly. Two? sure ..comendable. Three? ..wow, ..nice. Four? Yep, maybe a few people that could do that ...but that is really really amazing. Five? No way, superman couldn't do it.

[SIZE=14pt]Seven??[/SIZE] Well, beyond comprehension. Amazing stuff Dale .....and as a sidenote thanks for the under the radar help this year. Much appreciated.

+That I had a great deal of fun watching the folks in the 2007 IBR! What amazing stories, what brave and smart riding and what fun to vicariously live through you great folks. Matt W, Greg M, Dick P, Dave C, Paul P, Mr. and Mrs Lisa Stevens, and the others on here that ran "the" rally and really brought some great fun to many of us. Congrat's to all of you!!

+That I hate to be reminded that any of us can be gone at anytime and freak acts of nature are easier to deal with than calculated or deliberate acts. When life becomes overwhelmng, let's all remember there are folks who can help.

+That each January brings a new chapter in our own journey of life and our passion for riding .......Let's all make this 2008 chapter a great one! Cheers to all on here who brought some great fun to yourself and/or others in 2007

...renojohn

 

[Bungie]

In the spirit of the season, I wondered if folks had a story or insight to share about what they learned this year . . . something to do with you and your motorcycle. For me . . .

Okay, I'd have to echo the sentiments already expressed here. To which I've learned over the years, I'd add...

1: When riding in a group of strangers, count on at least one of them to be a DICK. The ratio increases exponentially the larger the group.

2: When taking off at a green at the front of the line, if all the traffic behind you doesn't keep up, and your not really speeding, theirs a cop back there.

3: When a cop pulls you over for your 'loud pipes' and their absolutely stock, don't ask how long he's been on the job.

4: Girls riding crotch rockets have nice bums.

5: Learn to wave at cagers who pull off the road to talk on the cell phone.

6: Just because somebody looked you square in the eye doesn't mean they saw you.

7: When approaching a line of cars who are stopped or rolling slowly, even though you can't for the life of you figure out why, you'd best haul hard on them binders.

8: Dogs will time running across the road to your speed with a precision that makes NASA envious.

9: Never share a room on a trip with somebody you only know through a friend.

10: Universal fit parts means it fits nothing in the universe.

 

[Toecutter]

5: Learn to wave at cagers who pull off the road to talk on the cell phone.

If I ever see one do that, I'm gonna stop and give them a standing ovation. :clapping:

 

[CODan]

I'm not 20 anymore - bought the wrong bike (ZZR1200)

The ZZR is a far MORE sporty bike than the heavily modified bike I had when I was 20. But my body is far LESS sporty.

 

[Old Michael]

I'm not 20 anymore - bought the wrong bike (ZZR1200)

But, damn, they're pretty.

 

[Bustanut joker]

I'm not 20 anymore - bought the wrong bike (ZZR1200)

But, damn, you're pretty.

What the hell?????? I know it's about time for this thread to derail but.....

Why? :blink:

:jester:

 

[Old Michael]

I'm not 20 anymore - bought the wrong bike (ZZR1200)

But, damn, you're pretty.

What the hell?????? I know it's about time for this thread to derail but.....

Why? :blink:

:jester:

(Oh gawd, he's finally come to. ) Mornin' B-nut!

 

[odot]

The "bust" effect strikes again............................