Motorcycle Riders

KarbonFiber · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject:

Now seeing this thread. Really pleased thus far.
A few things...riders need to understand the limits of their bike and themselves, too many times i've seen/heard of guys wiping out trying to follow the pack. If you prefer to ride in a group, dont try to impress, esp if you are new.

cacasplat3 · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:03 am Post subject:

perfect example of why to wear gear:
http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75646

suspeck · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:10 am Post subject:

AHHHH!! Anybody here likes KTM bikes?
I love them. After watchin this video i started to droool.I've been thinking about getting one for a while now,but now this video is pushing me to get it ASAP!!
Enjoy!
http://ca.youtube.com/watch...es-how-to-ride-its-bikes/
Twisted Evil

ADRENALINE KID · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:30 am Post subject:

CAN ANY 1 CAN HELP ME GET A 250 OR 400 ROAD BIKE ON TERMS OR FOR SMALL MONEY,ITS SOMETHING TO START UP ON.(ONLY 17) SO BE REASONABLE.TARGETED THIS THREAD CAUSE IT CONCERNED MOTORCYCLES SO THERE SHOULD BE ALOT OF BIKE RIDERS HERE,HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE MY REQUEST.THX

ADRENALINE KID · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

CAN ANY 1 CAN HELP ME GET A 250 OR 400 ROAD BIKE ON TERMS OR FOR SMALL MONEY,ITS SOMETHING TO START UP ON.(ONLY 17) SO BE REASONABLE.TARGETED THIS THREAD CAUSE IT CONCERNED MOTORCYCLES SO THERE SHOULD BE ALOT OF BIKE RIDERS HERE,HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WOULD ACKNOWLEDGE MY REQUEST.THX

suspeck · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:40 pm Post subject:

ADRENALINE KID · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

ON TERMS ILL SAY LIKE 10-12K

suspeck · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject:

One of the things i hate the most while riding is an idiot tailgating me.I usually tap my brake pedal a couple times to encourage them to fall back a bit, but it seems dangerous.Pulling over to the side works fine.But it gets annoying having to pull over more than 3 times so dumb cagers can pass.How do you guys deal with tailgaters?

ek4ever · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject:

adrenaline kid....stop shouting

MG Man · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

rodfarva · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:13 pm Post subject:

ek4ever · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:54 am Post subject:

suspeck....the helmet is Altura and the jacket is NitroRACING

suspeck · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject:

Guess how much i love my bike and riding

Click for full-size.

ek4ever · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject:

§ephiroth · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:02 pm Post subject:

Question why these bikers now a day like to pull out and overtake and run straight up on the oncoming vehicle??? They doh realize they could seriously get fawked up because of a miscalculation on the car they overtaking part......or the oncoming car part.....??? Some of these fellas riding and tailgating like is a car or van they in.......and plenty of them NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE GEAR(IDIOTS). Is almost like they doh realize when they hit the car.....or ANYTHING is just dem and road....and we in trinidad so yuh likely to end up sk8in through some wasa pothole too

cacasplat3 · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject:

^^^pretty much cuz they are too arrogant to accept the fact they they are not invincible.....no matter how invincible the bike makes them feel......

§ephiroth · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

^^ very good answer explains alot about their stupidity(No offense eh bikers but these fellas dotish), I cah begin to say how much times i save a biker from hospital pulling away from them.....

cacasplat3 · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject:

note my response does not apply to all bikers....but some.

in the last couple months i've seen a large increase in the amount of them on the roads, and with the increase i see a large improvement in how they ride, compared to a couple years ago. in addition more of them are using protective gear....its been a while since i've seen someone on a sport bike riding in a t-shirt and short pants........the attitude of riders is changing slowly.....ant its changing for the better.....unlike driving habits. Neutral

ek4ever · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:18 am Post subject:

^^^ Very true.....maybe it's from all the road carnage we're seeing involving cars. The guys I ride with have all spent good money on protective gear and when riding in a group space themselves out very well, ride safely obeying all traffic rules if ur gonna pass a vehicle there has to be enough room for the pack or enough road spacing to allow the pack to pass in parts and form back up... in fact their saying is "2 wheels on the ground...all the time"....yet still they have a helluva a great time....so safety and fun are not mutually exclusive.

As a rule the more experience riders are up front ...decreasing in experience as you move to the rear of the pack. When required we'll even have an experienced rider drop to the back when the road gets more technical.

suspeck · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

For those interested in the proper and safe group riding formation,take a look at this website.Its very informative and im sure it will be a great benefit to everyone.
Ride safe.

http://www.sunsethog.com/groupRiding.html

suspeck · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:10 am Post subject:

Dont try this at home. Smile

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErRhwr2LiHA

Rocketraz1982 · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:20 pm Post subject:

Hey guys is there a good supply of motorcycle saftey equipment jkts pants helmet etc??? reason im asking is im moving to Trini from the Uk with my wife later this year and was thinking of starting a motorcycle apparel shop ive worked in the motorcycle saftey clothing industry for over 9 years,Ive worked with everyone from Shoei Arai to alpinstars and am the suit tailer for Wolf leathers UK.
So seems a shame to not continue in this industry once im on the island thats if somthing is needed in the first place?? as im more than happy to lie in the sun Razz

any opinions welcome Safe riding

§ephiroth · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 6:31 pm Post subject:

U SEE D KINDA SPEED THAT MAN BLOWIN pass at all kinda 280 an ting!!!! them men MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shocked

cacasplat3 · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:57 pm Post subject:

suspeck · Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject:

Rocketraz1982 · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject:

Good to know i will be moving to the north west of the island around Sept/Octo.First thing ive got to do some home improvements then i will see what i can get sorted would probley try and import direct from U.S or Europe see what distributor gives the best margin when converted to TT dollars and go from there.When i was over in May i was surprised with how many bikes where around and also the lack of equipment Shocked

.Also ive found in England Trackdays are a good way of improving your skills and get far more from your bike than you could ever imagine on the road in a safe environment can you guys turn up at a circuit (IS THERE A CIRCUIT??) and pay some cash for a days circuit riding with tuition ETC??.Also is off roading big as im sure there must be no end of trails in the North range?? as i do like a bit of Enduro riding thanks for replys

cacasplat3 · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject:

try to get gear from the manufacturers and not distributors.....that way u pay less and so do the customers.........
try some clothing too, that should help sales as well i guess..........

we used to have a circuit some years back.....i never saw bikes on it though....except on the straight section Laughing

Guyana and Barbados both have circuits and they have bikes racing.........

as for motocross there are some events now and then, but i've never been to one......however there are off road rides........quite a lot of them are in south though......through cane and teak plantations.....and some old oil field roads.........heard some stores of those guys riding in the forest.........cant wait to get myself a trail..... Mr. Green

Rocketraz1982 · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:41 pm Post subject:

I would go direct to all companys that have a option to deal direct Astar dont use a distributor you have no choice but to buy direct ive had a account with them for many years so get a very good margin and fast delivery however with Arlen ness and Berik you have to go through a distributor either one in Germany that supplys Europe or Madif design in the US.At the moment im just testing the water so will have to wait and see what ive got to play with when im there but you are right if you can go direct then the margin is around 20% better and that can be passed on to the customer.I know Barbados has a circuit i made leathers for a few of the guys that race 125s there that was a few years ago i must say.Clothing is my main area that ive been involved in and thats what i would mainly be interested in. Selling bikes requires a work shop importing pdi checks ETC.Just need to try and get my bike imported over now that should be fun Rolling Eyes

cacasplat3 · Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject:

i called up fox a couple days ago, cuz i had some questions on helmet sizing and fit......i told them there was not a dealer here so its not easy to try on helmets.........woman said check the website, i did and nothing.....so there's another company u can check.......most of the shops that sell fox have a fox dealer sticker, but arent really dealers.........

try icon and dainese as well..........but icon is very popular here.....dont know why, but it is...............
i personally dont really like their styles Exclamation

i think puma has a motorcycle boots division......those are real nice as well..........u could look at those............

oh and dont forget the helmets Razz

i dont think importing a bike is hard....since its yours it shouldnt be a problem......just call up the license office and talk to someone