My first time highway riding experience

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After picking up the bike yesterday, I decided to hit DVP southbound this evening. By the time I was home from work and got ready, it got darker. I still went for it. I was a bit uncomfortable when a car was tailgating me on the entrance ramp. Once I gave it little bit gas and the bike decided to leave the car far behind haha.

I was quite nervous but I kept myself cool. There is a curve on DVP southbound (i think before Pottery road or after, under the bridge), i might have been going a little too fast. I almost panicked but let go of throttle and natural instinct kicked in to lean.

I know its a small story but I liked the experience. I also saw a cbr600rr rider on lower jarvis that I wanted to wave to. But I was so busy turning and checking for traffic that I forgot. Sorry dude!
 
Ha, good old days... memories ;)
Just once you get used to highway riding, don't think you are a super hero, that's when the most of the stupid things happen!

GL
 
congs.. job weldone.
always rember heads up, look where u r going. keep your body relaxed SMILE enjoy the ride.
 
Well done but a bit early to tackle that rat race.

I almost panicked but let go of throttle
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This is something you don't want to do again in corner...fortunately that is just a big sweeper.....in tighter circumstances you could seriously de-stabilize the bike by letting go of the throttle.

DVP not a place to practice - get out of the city but good on you for not panicking - the DVP is scary at the best times.....I think it was one rider here who got his rear tire lifted off the pavement by a tailgater.

Throttle and brake control is a never ending quest.
 
MacDoc said:
Well done but a bit early to tackle that rat race.



This is something you don't want to do again in corner...fortunately that is just a big sweeper.....in tighter circumstances you could seriously de-stabilize the bike by letting go of the throttle.

DVP not a place to practice - get out of the city but good on you for not panicking - the DVP is scary at the best times.....I think it was one rider here who got his rear tire lifted off the pavement by a tailgater.

Throttle and brake control is a never ending quest.
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Oh damn! Now you gone and done did it.
Paul1000RR will have to stop using it has his practice track.:cool:
 
N3WMAN said:
I'm sure the CBR600RR guy is heartbroken you didn't wave.
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lol

-D- said:
Thanks for letting me know.
:hello2:

See you on the DVP
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was that you on black cbr lower jarvis yesterday late evening?

MacDoc said:
Well done but a bit early to tackle that rat race.


This is something you don't want to do again in corner...fortunately that is just a big sweeper.....in tighter circumstances you could seriously de-stabilize the bike by letting go of the throttle.

DVP not a place to practice - get out of the city but good on you for not panicking - the DVP is scary at the best times.....I think it was one rider here who got his rear tire lifted off the pavement by a tailgater.

Throttle and brake control is a never ending quest.
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I think I need more practice before going back to highway. I had an itch to go and it was already dark. Noob and riding on highway at night = not so smart.

MacDoc said:
I think he'll be fine.:rolleyes: .the OP?? not so sure. :confused:
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haha I agree (sadly)
 
Highway runs can be a blast but watch for traffic. People tend to change lanes with little to no warning.
 
I'm a noob and haven't done the highway ride yet but I'm sure when I do it, it will be with some buddies that have more riding experience than me to take some of the pressure off but kudos to you for doing it solo!
 
TOYJ said:
I'm a noob and haven't done the highway ride yet but I'm sure when I do it, it will be with some buddies that have more riding experience than me to take some of the pressure off but kudos to you for doing it solo!
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How long has your buddies been riding? Have they crashed before? And more importantly, what are their riding style?

Might be safer to ride solo than group rides with people who just passed the 2 seasons gaps, never crashed and thinks they are invincible.
Try just go on a easy ramp, exit off the next. Just get a feel of it.
 
Kudos on going solo. I would encourage you to go early mornings on weekends because you will have less cars on the highway to deal with. Just keep in mind that we are losing daylight as we are in the fall, and it can be pretty chilly early mornings. Take it easy on the ramps and go at a speed you are comfortable with. I agree with the poster above... it's best to do it solo.
 
Yea solo works for me now cuz I can be comfortable with my riding limits, instead of worrying to keep up.

I figured most of the fun stuff in my life I did solo. Riding for the first time on highway should be no exception, either.
 
My buddies said they would ride behind me to keep cars off my ass and provide a buffer for me the first time I hit the highway.


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