MotoHouston riding tips

arturo3rd · 05-14-2007, 03:10 PM

Thread regarding the pace
https://www.motohouston.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19396

Thread regarding group rides
https://www.motohouston.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22195

Thread regarding good riding tips
https://www.motohouston.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=17172

Any discussion about these threads can be posted in this post

eugene · 05-14-2007, 03:38 PM

good info.

Inspiredm3 · 05-14-2007, 03:43 PM

nice

50cc chick · 05-14-2007, 03:44 PM

dirtyrice411 · 06-13-2007, 09:48 PM

Great info. Awesome rules to ride by. This stuff was the first stuff to learn, when learning how to ride and has helped keep me out of trouble, if not save my life. Ride safe, and comfortable.

Young Gun · 07-13-2007, 10:25 PM

for a newer rider like me its nice to read some stuff like that

bjoconnor · 07-13-2007, 10:49 PM

nice post arturo

Styxx76 · 07-15-2007, 06:39 PM

nice info

#1 stunna · 11-11-2007, 10:57 PM

sweet

Warpbender · 11-11-2007, 11:38 PM

Awesome! TTT

Costas · 11-12-2007, 12:24 AM

sticky's are sorta always ttt'd lol

PoPoRidersGirl · 11-12-2007, 10:57 AM

Great info for a new rider like me!

texlurch · 11-17-2007, 10:03 AM

One thing I would like to point out so far as group rides. If you are going on the twisty roads, don't try and keep the staggered formation thru the turns. The leaders shouldn't have to signal, and it might be unsafe to take your hand off the bars.

Just go single file and open the gaps up some. Also will alleviate fixating on the rider in front of you and following their bad lines.

Too many times people try and keep on one side or the other of the lane, and run wide when they had plenty of room.

Azylum · 11-17-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texlurch

Too many times people try and keep on one side or the other of the lane, and run wide when they had plenty of room.

Costas · 11-17-2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texlurch

One thing I would like to point out so far as group rides. If you are going on the twisty roads, don't try and keep the staggered formation thru the turns. The leaders shouldn't have to signal, and it might be unsafe to take your hand off the bars.

Just go single file and open the gaps up some. Also will alleviate fixating on the rider in front of you and following their bad lines.

Too many times people try and keep on one side or the other of the lane, and run wide when they had plenty of room.

one group ride that i went on, i'd start opening up a gap between the rider infront of me and myself so that when the turns came up i could take them at my own speed vs their slower speed, and then the riders behind me would see a gap and pass me up and get infront of me lol

texlurch · 11-17-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Costas

one group ride that i went on, i'd start opening up a gap between the rider infront of me and myself so that when the turns came up i could take them at my own speed vs their slower speed, and then the riders behind me would see a gap and pass me up and get infront of me lol

Yeah, the bigger the group the harder to find that sweet spot where everyone is at the same pace.

I also tell people I ride with absolutely no passing on curves. Street is not a race track and stuffing it in to pass is a recipe for an ambulance ride.

dirtybaydj · 01-25-2008, 09:48 AM

Good stuff!

Probably need to post these links when people before group rides.

texlurch · 07-04-2008, 05:49 PM

Speaking of group rides.. how about some general terms for Pace?

Something like..

Beginner - for the first time rider on the curvy roads, at or below the posted speed limits, extremely careful entering the curves

Mild = posted speed limits in the straights AND curve warning speeds

Moderate = slightly above mild, with the corners at or slightly above the posted road speeds

Brisk = below 1XX top speed limit, corner entries up to double the yellow warning speed (depending on roads speed limit can be slightly higher, as determined and agreed upon by the group)

Spirited = pretty much anything goes, to be determined by the group. Expect sustained elevated triple digits.

Please speak up so we can get a good rule of thumb, plus you'll know what to expect when someone posts a brisk, spirited ride.

tiatool · 07-04-2008, 06:11 PM

I like the list. IMO brisk and spirited rides should not be publically posted. If you want to go that fast, it should be PM only or face to face like today when you have such an obvious seperation between rider abilities.

texlurch · 07-04-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiatool

I like the list. IMO brisk and spirited rides should not be publically posted. If you want to go that fast, it should be PM only or face to face like today when you have such an obvious seperation between rider abilities.

I agree on the spirited being kept to PM.. and also why the "brisk" has a stated top speed limit. Moderate/Brisk is an acceptable public ride, as long as everyone is put in the correct groups.

Plus Brisk is pretty much where I live... set the cruise on 80-90 and forget about it and the brakes...

05-14-2007, 03:10 PM	#1
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11-11-2007, 10:57 PM	#9
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texlurch Official MH tag inspector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Smack dab in the middle of Colo Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 10,450 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 16 R1200RS 00 ZX-12R 07 GSXR 600	One thing I would like to point out so far as group rides. If you are going on the twisty roads, don't try and keep the staggered formation thru the turns. The leaders shouldn't have to signal, and it might be unsafe to take your hand off the bars. Just go single file and open the gaps up some. Also will alleviate fixating on the rider in front of you and following their bad lines. Too many times people try and keep on one side or the other of the lane, and run wide when they had plenty of room.
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07-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#18
texlurch Official MH tag inspector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Smack dab in the middle of Colo Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 10,450 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 16 R1200RS 00 ZX-12R 07 GSXR 600	Speaking of group rides.. how about some general terms for Pace? Something like.. Beginner - for the first time rider on the curvy roads, at or below the posted speed limits, extremely careful entering the curves Mild = posted speed limits in the straights AND curve warning speeds Moderate = slightly above mild, with the corners at or slightly above the posted road speeds Brisk = below 1XX top speed limit, corner entries up to double the yellow warning speed (depending on roads speed limit can be slightly higher, as determined and agreed upon by the group) Spirited = pretty much anything goes, to be determined by the group. Expect sustained elevated triple digits. Please speak up so we can get a good rule of thumb, plus you'll know what to expect when someone posts a brisk, spirited ride.
	__________________ A wise man once told me: "No matter how fine she is, just remember. Somewhere, someone is tired of her !"

05-14-2007, 03:38 PM	#2
eugene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SW Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 1,446	good info.

06-13-2007, 09:48 PM	#5
dirtyrice411 Staying Stoned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pearland, TX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 529 Bike(s): 03 R1 Limited Edition.	Great info. Awesome rules to ride by. This stuff was the first stuff to learn, when learning how to ride and has helped keep me out of trouble, if not save my life. Ride safe, and comfortable.

07-13-2007, 10:25 PM	#6
Young Gun Cue Ball Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HTX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 91 Bike(s): Ducati 748	for a newer rider like me its nice to read some stuff like that

07-13-2007, 10:49 PM	#7
bjoconnor street newb Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 73 Bike(s): '07 SV650S	nice post arturo

07-15-2007, 06:39 PM	#8
Styxx76 Stick boy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Humble/katy Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Bike(s): in the works for a zx-6r	nice info

11-12-2007, 12:24 AM	#11
Costas Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (2) Posts: 435 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): '04 ZX-10R '07 ZX-6R (track) '04 ZX-6R (sold) '05 Ninja 500 (sold)	sticky's are sorta always ttt'd lol

11-12-2007, 10:57 AM	#12
PoPoRidersGirl Honda boys w/ Honda toys! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Galleria Area, Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 10 Bike(s): PoPo's FUBAR 1000RR	Great info for a new rider like me!

01-25-2008, 09:48 AM	#17
dirtybaydj 53 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 32 Bike(s): 03 Gixxer 750	Good stuff! Probably need to post these links when people before group rides.

07-04-2008, 06:11 PM	#19
tiatool Pro Racer Mode Enabled Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gunspoint Feedback Rating: (14) Posts: 9,143 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 08 Raven 05 Vstar 1100	I like the list. IMO brisk and spirited rides should not be publically posted. If you want to go that fast, it should be PM only or face to face like today when you have such an obvious seperation between rider abilities.