Sportbikes and 4runners

[jvh22a]

getting ready to rebuild the motor. my boy is about 2.5 years old and won't get a hair cut.

this is how they towed my Streetfighter S!! I forgot that insurance was going to tow it that day and had to rush to remove all the parts.

 

[Ebbsnflows]

My 2006 Yamaha R1...one of my (too) many expensive hobbies LOL

 

[Davy180]

I miss ridding, I used to have a 2007 Suzuki GSXR600. I bought it brand new and had it for about 3 years then it was stolen. I loved it, I drove it everyday, Can't wait to get another one one day.

 

[ggunn9]

Taken at Deals Gap, I assume?

I like the Gap, but Blood Mountain in Georgia is better.

My 2006 Yamaha R1...one of my (too) many expensive hobbies LOL

 

[Ebbsnflows]

Taken at Deals Gap, I assume?

I like the Gap, but Blood Mountain in Georgia is better.

Yeah, the gap has been ruined by the internet. 15 yrs ago, it was a blast, now it's just a ticket/accident waiting to happen. I had some friends in town visiting that weekend and it was a "bucket list" item for them, so I took them over for the day. Otherwise, we have a 4-5 roads here in Western NC that easily rival the Dragon...it's just an understood rule that no one talks about them. The last thing we want is to turn them into another Deals Gap nightmare.

 

[02SE]

Yeah, the gap has been ruined by the internet. 15 yrs ago, it was a blast, now it's just a ticket/accident waiting to happen. I had some friends in town visiting that weekend and it was a "bucket list" item for them, so I took them over for the day. Otherwise, we have a 4-5 roads here in Western NC that easily rival the Dragon...it's just an understood rule that no one talks about them. The last thing we want is to turn them into another Deals Gap nightmare.

I had the opportunity to ride the Gap and surrounding roads a couple years ago. Overcrowded and overrated was my impression, too.

I really got a laugh out of the posers trying hard to lean it over for 'Killboy'.

 

[ggunn9]

I had the opportunity to ride the Gap and surrounding roads a couple years ago. Overcrowded and overrated was my impression, too.

I really got a laugh out of the posers trying hard to lean it over for 'Killboy'.

I agree it is overcrowded. I don't think it is over rated. But that Skyway road near it is better. It is a bucket list ride. Ride it, get the sticker and be done. The posers and cruisers scare me. I have seen too many videos of guys crossing the center line.

I enjoy the track more.

 

[02SE]

I missed the cut off to order the Kawasaki Ninja H2 this year.

According to a Dealer friend of mine, a second order period just opened a couple days ago. You might want to make some calls.

 

[02SE]

I agree it is overcrowded. I don't think it is over rated. But that Skyway road near it is better. It is a bucket list ride. Ride it, get the sticker and be done. The posers and cruisers scare me. I have seen too many videos of guys crossing the center line.

I enjoy the track more.

Granted, calling it Overrated would depend on where you usually ride. I'm fortunate to have great, uncrowded twisty Mountain roads minutes from my house. Also a great roadracing track close by, for wringing a bike out, without worrying about some moron over the centerline, around the next bend. No Deer, Moose, or other hazards on the track, either.

 

[Robb235]

2003 Yamaha R6.

I bought it after my freshman year of college at the beginning of 2007. I rode that thing all through college, saving on gas, especially when the gas prices spiked. I still own the bike to this day. I think it has over 50,000 miles or something on it.

Here are some pictures before I wrecked it in 2008. I was at Fort Mountain near Chatsworth, GA when I low sided at ~45mph.

Here she is the day I bought it. I didn't even know how to ride it when I first brought it home lol. My buddy who has an R1 taught me how to ride.

My leathers saved me during that crash. I walked away unscathed, however my bike was toast. I've rebuilt her since my crash, however she still bares some of the scars from that day.

Because of my career frequently moving me around, I've hardly ridden since 2011. Bike's been sitting in my dad's basement for a few years. Now that I'm finally settling in the Atlanta area, I'm looking forward to riding more frequently again.

I've always wanted to do a track day, but somehow have never been able to find the time. Mainly just street riding, in my two-piece leathers if I'm going to be pushing it.

Last year I did trailer my bike up to the Cherohala Skyway with my 4Runner, and rode with my buddy who has the R1. He took some pretty good video with his GoPro. I agree that Deals Gap is overrated. I remember going through a blind curve several years ago and almost colliding with a Harley who had crossed into my lane. The Skyway is much better.

My wife has a 2007 Ninja 250 that I taught her to ride. I don't have any pictures of it on my phone though.

 

[ryan87]

recently sold after 7 years


now all my fun is spent on this

 

[02SE]

A little something for us Sportbike fanatics. A documentary that follows a few of the IOM TT riders through preparing for and racing at the TT.

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[jironarcis]

I have to get out to more this year, any of you guys local to NC?