Back from first trip!

[sekter]

Hey everyone, went up for about a week to the Black Mountain area of North Carolina. It was my first trip up to the mountains and it sure was excellent! Very intense, and I can't wait to go up again. Here are some pics, and also a [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI2Ekorscvk"]Link to a little footy onboard my brothers RSV1000R[/ame].
Not an hour into the first morning ride, I went down for my first time! Went a little to hot into a sharp left turn going downhill. Tried to slow down but ran out of rode and over I went, pretty slow lowside into some grass so no damage save a snapped slider bolt and scratch on fairing. Got right back up and had a great rest of the day.
Went down a second time as well, a couple days into it. Same deal, just went to hot into a turn, started going wide and over the double yellows (luckily no one was coming). Tried to save it, leaning off the bike almost, and then I just had to lay it down, this one was a little more rugged...tumbling along the road and bike did a nice little flip. Broken mirror, grab bar, rear lights and all kindsa fairing damage. My helmet and visor got a little scratched up, but I was fine which I was thankful for. What was great is there was no damage to controls, and forks/breaks etc were all in order...after a nice little cool down and rest, on we rode!
Put in a good 7-800 miles up there, can't wait to go again!

[Kreylyn]

That made me cringe... alot...

Glad your okay though.

Krey

[diavolo]

Main thing is that you are okay, and the Kat only suffered minor damage - gotta love the fact they are simple and tough. Looks like you're running PRII's on her - they usually offer pretty solid grip, unless confronted with sand or oil.

[sekter]

yeah just got the set a few weeks before, they feel great! I got all kindsa scrapes on my toe sliders

[Slofuze]

Nice! I'm glad you were able to walk away from both offs. Roads like that don't exist anywhere close to me.

[thetable]

Part of me wants to preface my statement with "I don't mean to be a dick, but..." and the other part of me, well, is fine with being a dick, so I'll compromise...

First, I'm glad you weren't hurt, and I'm glad you didn't hurt anybody.

Next, it's time to pull your head out of your ***, and stop trying to ride above your skill level. Stop trying to ride at your friends' pace, and take the first off as an opportunity to examine what is going on. My rule for every ride I go on, is that if I turn, I'll wait; don't feel a need to keep up. If your buddies won't do that, then ride with other people who will. I've seen people wad their stuff up real good when they were trying to "keep up." Please let us know when you will be back in the area, so those in our own lane will be able to avoid the area, the debris, and the out of control riders.

Every time I've had an off, I've taken it as a learning opportunity to figure out what I did wrong, and what I need to correct to keep it from happening again. If you aren't able to do that, then perhaps it's time to let someone else have at the controls, so you will stop endangering yourself and others.

[ErrEs]

Good to see you're ok. Too bad about the kat but she can be fixed given some TLC.
Looks like your brother had a headshaker there too.

[sekter]

Part of me wants to preface my statement with "I don't mean to be a dick, but..." and the other part of me, well, is fine with being a dick, so I'll compromise...

First, I'm glad you weren't hurt, and I'm glad you didn't hurt anybody.

Next, it's time to pull your head out of your ***, and stop trying to ride above your skill level. Stop trying to ride at your friends' pace, and take the first off as an opportunity to examine what is going on. My rule for every ride I go on, is that if I turn, I'll wait; don't feel a need to keep up. If your buddies won't do that, then ride with other people who will. I've seen people wad their stuff up real good when they were trying to "keep up." Please let us know when you will be back in the area, so those in our own lane will be able to avoid the area, the debris, and the out of control riders.

Every time I've had an off, I've taken it as a learning opportunity to figure out what I did wrong, and what I need to correct to keep it from happening again. If you aren't able to do that, then perhaps it's time to let someone else have at the controls, so you will stop endangering yourself and others.

No worries mate , Though I definitely don't consider my head being in my ***. While in those two instances yes I did ride a little past my comfort zone...the entire trip my number one focus was to ride with in my ability, and for it to be a great learning experience. Both my father and brother stressed for me to go at my own pace and not to attempt the same level of riding as them, which I took to heart. In comparison the rest of the trip was fantastic, and I think I was riding very well, and at my own skill level. The first lowside just definitely caught me off guard, and I learned from it, and the second lowside I just became too comfortable and wasn't focusing 100%, which I also learned from!
So, while I do appreciate your words of wisdom...I feel it does come across as quite arrogant, as I obviously didn't go over the double yellows on purpose. Just as in the video, after my brother following behind me for sometime, he quickly passes on so he could go his own pace...which happened quite a bit through out the trip and I was just fine with it. But fine I'll post up a warning next time, CAUTION LOOSE CANNONBALL coming up to YOUR area!

[scottynoface]

[thetable]

So, while I do appreciate your words of wisdom...I feel it does come across as quite arrogant,

Yup, a little arrogant combined with **** and vinegar, then add in lots of saddle time, lots of "been there done that", plus a little kick in the pants, and you pretty much got me. I'm busting balls in the hopes that you will listen, because I want to see more people riding and fewer parts bikes. I've scraped friends off the road, I've scraped strangers off the road, and if me, being arrogant and not well liked keeps one person off the ground, then I'm fine with that.

as I obviously didn't go over the double yellows on purpose.

Yeah of course not, but by the fact you went over accidentally, is even more disconcerting.

I'm not trying to be one of those know it all jackasses that never does anything wrong, I'm just trying to help you shortcut the hard lessons with some hard talk. Again, I'm glad you came out of it ok, I just hope you take this as a learning experience!

[ratgti]

easy big fella.,,, both of you have your points . HI-EVA- riding like that is above my skill level no doubt. so im not being a hater but thats dangerous . as for me , not alot of seat time or road experience. ( road enduro's for years ) but i wouldn't ride in a pine forest with that type of abandone.............

[sekter]

Yup, a little arrogant combined with **** and vinegar, then add in lots of saddle time, lots of "been there done that", plus a little kick in the pants, and you pretty much got me. I'm busting balls in the hopes that you will listen, because I want to see more people riding and fewer parts bikes. I've scraped friends off the road, I've scraped strangers off the road, and if me, being arrogant and not well liked keeps one person off the ground, then I'm fine with that.


Yeah of course not, but by the fact you went over accidentally, is even more disconcerting.

I'm not trying to be one of those know it all jackasses that never does anything wrong, I'm just trying to help you shortcut the hard lessons with some hard talk. Again, I'm glad you came out of it ok, I just hope you take this as a learning experience!

Understood and really I do appreciate it. The last thing I want to do is go splat. A very good professor of mine always said that if someone says something and it actually gets to you, it's probably true my ears are open and I'm ready to learn every step of the way!

[sekter]

wellll getting a replacement mirror from a buddy on here, and hopefully this will fit and is all good, but just scored this http://www.ebay.com/itm/261016187077...S:3160&vxp=mtr windscreen for $.99 haha, no one else even bid on it woot!

[Scout]

Firstly, I love that Aprillia.
Second, glad you're ok. I will go ahead and just assume that you've learned your lesson (all bravado aside) and will not intentionally push yourself into $hitty situations again. If you happen to find yourself in or near western PA, holler at me. I'll ride with ya.

[Badfaerie]

I've ridden that road, we live near by. My best words of advice is.. I'd listen to anything and everything thetable may say. I've seen him ride, I've ridden with him, if by ridden with him you mean I caught up when they stopped to wait. He's one of the more skilled riders I've met and he puts in more saddle time than most of the rest of us combined. He's earned the right to come across as slightly arrogant sometimes.