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Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-12-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,204
Posted By dmason
Do a trackday

You never mentioned taking that GSX-R to the track. Perhaps you need to discover it's true nature.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-07-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,322
Posted By dmason
PLEASE tell me you punched the minivan driver in...

PLEASE tell me you punched the minivan driver in his everlovin' face.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-04-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 19,334
Posted By dmason
I know dudes who have recently been divorced,...

I know dudes who have recently been divorced, bought Harleys and now have new, uhh, girlfriends. Wait a second... Maybe those dudes use the term "old lady" for a reason after all...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-04-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 19,334
Posted By dmason
Yeeeeahhh I don't see one lady in that photo that...

Yeeeeahhh I don't see one lady in that photo that would convince me to buy a Harley. Sorry.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-04-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 19,334
Posted By dmason
I'm not quite positive what the H-D scene out in...

I'm not quite positive what the H-D scene out in Eugene is like (I've only visited once and that was 7 or 8 years ago), but here in Indiana I'm certainly familiar with it as 95 out of 100 bikes...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 04-03-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 19,334
Posted By dmason
All this talk about H-Ds scoring the owner...

All this talk about H-Ds scoring the owner chicks... And no one has pointed out that the chicks an H-D will score you are old, fat, leathery, rode hard and put away wet?

No thanks.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-30-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,486
Posted By dmason
Weak. I see no skill, I see no creativity. World...

Weak. I see no skill, I see no creativity. World is no worse off but certainly no better either.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-29-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By dmason
I live in Lafayette, IN where a couple of...

I live in Lafayette, IN where a couple of original GNR members hail from, my son even goes to the same high school as Bill Bailey (Axl).

There's another avid motorcyclist from the band and though...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 01-09-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,354
Posted By dmason
Well I'm not over 70, in fact I don't turn 40...

Well I'm not over 70, in fact I don't turn 40 until June but at my last track day our paddock neighbor Terry was 70. He said he'd been riding for 56 years. He was faster than me out on track up until...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-24-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,465
Posted By dmason
For me? $4k Used Kawasaki Versys $4k Used...

For me?

$4k Used Kawasaki Versys
$4k Used Suzuki GSX-R600 Track Bike
$7k+ Gear, Track Days, Rider Training

This is what I did. Doesn't sound like you're interested in track days but plan on...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-16-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By dmason
Very well. Continue on my friend. But note -...

Very well. Continue on my friend.

But note - *most* established/reputable track organizations these days seem to offer a structured, well-supervised program to the Novices, as opposed to the...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-16-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By dmason
Ibafran, did you click the link the OP provided...

Ibafran, did you click the link the OP provided regarding Team Pro Motion and their ART program? I'll assume not because if you had you would see that no one is encouraging the OP to dive into an...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-15-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,312
Posted By dmason
Wow, that's deep man.

Wow, that's deep man.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-14-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,312
Posted By dmason
Few of my friends actually ride, and half of...

Few of my friends actually ride, and half of those ride non-plated dirtbikes. I don't ride dirt as of yet. Then there are my hipster friends who buy basketcase Harleys or cafes, paint the tanks then...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-14-2012, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,312
Posted By dmason
I love all the "just try as many bikes as...

I love all the "just try as many bikes as possible" replies. As if there is some kind of Motorcycle-Loaners-for-Noobs store on every corner. Good luck getting more than 2-3 test rides from shops or...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-13-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By dmason
This.

This.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-12-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By dmason
Ok, 30 seconds spent on Team Pro Motion's web...

Ok, 30 seconds spent on Team Pro Motion's web site (specifically their ART 1 program) affirms my belief that they are probably a VERY good choice for anyone's first track experience.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-12-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By dmason
Some schools assume that you already have some...

Some schools assume that you already have some track time under your belt. Look into that.

If Team Pro Motion is anything like STT, and I'm 99% certain they are since they do some events...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-12-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,087
Posted By dmason
Team Pro Motion run a pretty good program from...

Team Pro Motion run a pretty good program from what I hear, so there will be some instruction. Ask plenty of questions, as with any good track day organizations, the instructors are there to help....
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 12-11-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,592
Posted By dmason
I don't know you so I could be wrong, but I don't...

I don't know you so I could be wrong, but I don't think you need a new bike, I think you need to ride more.

When it's the ride that matters the bike becomes a means to an end IMO. Sure, the bike...
Forum: Equipment 12-10-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,599
Posted By dmason
Big Agnes does.

Big Agnes does.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-23-2012, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,090
Posted By dmason
Tried Dawn on my eyeglass lenses today for an...

Tried Dawn on my eyeglass lenses today for an hour+ ride in 30 degrees ambient. Worked a treat.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 11-23-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,299
Posted By dmason
Hell, I had a 12 year old on a 125 pass me like I...

Hell, I had a 12 year old on a 125 pass me like I was standing stil (on a GSX-R600!) out of turn 10 at Putnam this summer!
Forum: Equipment 10-30-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,316
Posted By dmason
I respectfully disagree. I regularly use my 50mm...

I respectfully disagree. I regularly use my 50mm f1.4 on high paying commercial projects because I feel it is sharper than my 24-70 f2.8L. YMMV but the opinion that primes are sharper cannot be...
Forum: Equipment 10-30-2012, 04:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,316
Posted By dmason
No disrespect to anyone but avoid Sigma IMO. It...

No disrespect to anyone but avoid Sigma IMO. It has neither the sharpness of Tamron nor the focus capabilities of Canon. The worst of both worlds, in my opinion.
Forum: Equipment 10-29-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,316
Posted By dmason
If I'm being paid? The 70-200 f2.8L IS on one...

If I'm being paid? The 70-200 f2.8L IS on one body and the 50 f1.4 or 24-70f2.8L on the other.

For myself on the bike? I throw a Canon 30D with old metal-mount 50mm f1.8 into the tank bag and call...
Forum: Equipment 10-29-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,316
Posted By dmason
Tamron lenses are indeed sharp and I have owned...

Tamron lenses are indeed sharp and I have owned or used a few, but they do not have Ultrasonic focusing capability as that is Canon-proprietary technology and their auto-focus performance is dismal...
Forum: Equipment 10-29-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,316
Posted By dmason
LOL thanks for tolerating my (unnecessary)...

LOL thanks for tolerating my (unnecessary) spelling lesson!

The 50mm is considered the standard of all lenses of the 35mm (referring to the size of the capture device - film in the old days or the...
Forum: Equipment 10-29-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,316
Posted By dmason
First off, it's spelled "lens". I'm a pro...

First off, it's spelled "lens".

I'm a pro photographer of 13 years and my reccomendation to you is to buy a fast prime lens, either a 50 or 85mm f1.4 or the like. Despite what Canon's marketing...
Forum: Equipment 09-12-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 667
Views: 76,721
Posted By dmason
This one's been used now. Thanks.

This one's been used now. Thanks.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-27-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 773
Views: 86,982
Posted By dmason
This.

This.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-12-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,456
Posted By dmason
Nope. $15/day. I've rented it.

Nope. $15/day. I've rented it.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-04-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 5,622
Posted By dmason
We should meet up sometime. I live in Lafayette,...

We should meet up sometime. I live in Lafayette, Indiana, ride a Versys (and a couple others) and know a ton of good roads in central Indiana.
Forum: Vendors 01-24-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3,334
Views: 526,141
Posted By dmason
Knee slider on Lombard

Forgive me if it's already been discussed, but IMO the knee sliders on the Lombard aren't positioned correctly. They should be slightly below the knee toward the outside of the shin?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-29-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,955
Posted By dmason
That seems reasonable. I wouldn't want to have to...

That seems reasonable. I wouldn't want to have to panic stop while standing. No way.

That also raises another point that I'm curious about, in regards to something they taught in MSF's beginner...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-29-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,955
Posted By dmason
Should I know what that means?

Should I know what that means?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-28-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,955
Posted By dmason
Right On

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it.

Weaving a bit has been my standard practice for some time. Picked it up from a British safety flick about the looming effect and how bikes are also visually...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-28-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,955
Posted By dmason
Do you ever stand on your pegs to get cager's attention?

Searched and found nothing, so here goes:

Several weeks ago I started experimenting with standing up on my pegs as a means of gaining the attention of cagers as I approach intersections. I'm 6'4"...
Forum: Americas 06-23-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 875
Posted By dmason
I've done this

My personal M.O.?

Call my insurance agent with the VIN of the new bike. He always wants somewhere in the realm of $15 for first month's coverage. Pay with debit over the phone.

Slap on a plate...
Forum: Road warriors 05-05-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,832
Posted By dmason
Kawasaki Versys.

Kawasaki Versys.
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