Rib Protection that won't break your ribs in a crash !

[Grappa]

Is it just me or does it seem really pointless to own and ride a 1098R ($40 G's), but never go to track school.  If you have the money to buy one of those bikes, and keep up on the maintenance, pay the insurance, etc., then you should have the money to fly your butt anywhere to take a track school holiday.  Then... stay on the track.  Even though you know which turn is coming up next, I bet you won't get bored.   

[Statler]

DE, I've been riding for about 19 years.   I considered myself a fast street rider.

Last year I got some track instruction and it was the best thing I have ever done for bike control.

You say you don't see how learning the exact same curves over and over can help street situations but that is just incorrect.

You will be able to turn much quicker.  You will be able to go faster through turns.  You will be able to stop harder.  You will learn to look in places you are not looking now no matter how many books you read and how much you think you are doing it right.

It's similar to how inexperienced riders get overwhelmed in street traffic emergencies because their brains are still working on bike controls (both hands both feet is tough to learn).   Without some track time, when you go in too hot to a corner or the rear slips on some gravel, your brain isn't in automatic mode to just do what it should.

We need pics of the 1098r to drool over by the way (otherwise it's not real...isn't that the forum standard?   )

Tell you what...go take a track class.   You have the funds if you have a 98R.  THEN come back and tell us it didn't do anything for your street riding skills because it was just all the same turns over and over.  THEN you can argue with anyone and everyone about it and have a good standing to do so.

But saying it's pointless or there's nothing nearby or ANY other excuse for not being on the track when you have severl high-speed crashes on the street will just be like spitting into the wind around here.

(and you know what?   you may find it's the most fun you've EVER had on a motorcycle.   we MIGHT just be right....nothing to lose trying.)

[DoubleEagle]

DE, I've been riding for about 19 years.   I considered myself a fast street rider.

Last year I got some track instruction and it was the best thing I have ever done for bike control.

You say you don't see how learning the exact same curves over and over can help street situations but that is just incorrect.

You will be able to turn much quicker.  You will be able to go faster through turns.  You will be able to stop harder.  You will learn to look in places you are not looking now no matter how many books you read and how much you think you are doing it right.

It's similar to how inexperienced riders get overwhelmed in street traffic emergencies because their brains are still working on bike controls (both hands both feet is tough to learn).   Without some track time, when you go in too hot to a corner or the rear slips on some gravel, your brain isn't in automatic mode to just do what it should.

We need pics of the 1098r to drool over by the way (otherwise it's not real...isn't that the forum standard?   )

Tell you what...go take a track class.   You have the funds if you have a 98R.  THEN come back and tell us it didn't do anything for your street riding skills because it was just all the same turns over and over.  THEN you can argue with anyone and everyone about it and have a good standing to do so.

But saying it's pointless or there's nothing nearby or ANY other excuse for not being on the track when you have severl high-speed crashes on the street will just be like spitting into the wind around here.

(and you know what?   you may find it's the most fun you've EVER had on a motorcycle.   we MIGHT just be right....nothing to lose trying.)

That all sounds reasonable. So far I haven't had much luck with phtobucket and getting any pictures posted other than my avitar and a link to my #1 S4Rs. on " Bikes of the DMF " I'll keep trying . My 1098R is # 242 0f 450 if you want to check with DNA to verify ownership Chris !

[DoubleEagle]

Kushitani's top of the line suits have padding for the ribs.  Can't think of another manufacturer who does.  I wear a back protector and a chest protector on the track. I've seen some cool body armor vests that people wear under their leathers, but I haven't tried them myself.

Rib injuries are fairly uncommon in moto accidents and if they do happen, unless you puncture a lung, they're more annoying than dangerous.  I'm most worried about my spleen and my legs, specifically the joints.

Oh, and take a class.  I've buried many, many friends.  It's never fun, not even a little bit.

Nobody's trying to guilt-trip you into anything.

-R.

R-Thanks for your input. I never gave much thought to my spleen...I've read that you can live ok without your spleen. My joints (Knees and Hips ) are destroyed from years of too heavy weight lifting / body building  .Full of Osteo Arthritis. They can be replaced one of these days. Problem besides constant pain is I can't walk more than 50 yards in gear and I can't stand for more than 5 minutes without severe pain.

[somegirl]

                  That all sounds reasonable. So far I haven't had much luck with phtobucket and getting any pictures posted other than my avitar and a link to my #1 S4Rs. on " Bikes of the DMF " I'll keep trying . My 1098R is # 242 0f 450 if you want to check with DNA to verify ownership Chris !

Feel free to PM me if you need help with photo posting...you can even email the pictures to me and I'll post them for you.

[somegirl]

For those of you following this thread, DoubleEagle's bike pictures can be found here.

[Statler]

                  That all sounds reasonable. So far I haven't had much luck with phtobucket and getting any pictures posted other than my avitar and a link to my #1 S4Rs. on " Bikes of the DMF " I'll keep trying . My 1098R is # 242 0f 450 if you want to check with DNA to verify ownership Chris !

   the pic comment is allways meant with a smile because we all want to see bike pics, not actually questioning your integrety.   

(she looks great by the way).