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07-25-2018, 06:14 PM | #43 |
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The track by itself is safer than street traffic (although it's also been my experience that some of the motorcyclists that show up for open track days all think they're Rossi and have no need to adhere to passing zones.) But only if I kept myself in check, like you said. That seems to defeat the fun of track time, though. I'll want to knock the lap times down, because making little adjustments and seeing the corresponding improvement is what makes track days fun. It's how you get faster, and get more familiar with how to properly handle the car/bike. But that will eventually result in an off, and that's more risk than I am comfortable with on a motorcycle. Quote:
Before we bought the house we tested it with my car and our minivan, and verified the FR-S could (barely) make it up the driveway. The curb ramp I installed helped, and so we figured we could keep all three vehicles and park the motorcycle next to my car. Getting the car up and down the driveway was a real PIA, though, and meant I could never lower it. Ever. Which sucked, but I could live with that. The real killer was the storage. What we didn't see in the covenants was that we aren't allowed to have any outbuildings on the property, like a shed. That made us move a TON of stuff into the garage that we used to keep in a large workshop at our old place. My wood working equipment and all my mechanics tools, plus bicycles, lawn stuff, garden tools, and camping gear... I seriously could barely get the FR-S in there. No room for both it and the bike. |
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I instructed motorcycle riding for many years... if you go there with the mindset to learn and not set new lap records you will be fine (do an accredited/known riding school day). I can't say your track day has a good record. In over 10 years we had many accidents, few bad ones, but only fatal one - and that poor guy was super unlucky. It will add MASSIVE skills... and probably more importantly show you how much you don't know. I guarantee your awareness alone will make you both safer and help you enjoy your bike more in all situations. Like people always say on here - invest in seat time
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08-02-2018, 12:29 AM | #46 |
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Just found this thread. Sorry to read you sold the FRS. My first thought when I saw those dreaded 3 letters (HOA) was, "sell the house". From your description of the stuff you packed into your garage, I'd say you really don't belong in an HOA.
I realize there are people who actually like living in such a regulated environment but not me. I've lived in one for 25 years and hated the last 20. The resentment starts to really build up as you find more and more things you like to do but can't do (within the rules). I finally was able to save up for a down payment and bought a house in a regular city. I love it I also realize not everyone is in a position to "just sell" but you might want to consider it and make it a goal. Good luck... |
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That's a tough one. For me it would depend on a couple of things.
1. Do I live near good mountain roads. If so, I enjoy riding my motorcycle up the canyons more than the FR-S these days. Also I have the benefit of occasionally commuting on the bike and lane splitting through heavy traffic. 2. How important are track days and autox to me? If I'm two hours or more away from the nearest autox events and more than four hours away from any tracks, I probably wouldn't own my FR-S. Mine is strictly a fun weekend car for events and the occasional leisure drive. I have a dedicated daily car.
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01-25-2021, 06:27 AM | #48 |
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This depends on the situation. Do I have another car for when a car is needed? If so, I’d keep the motorbike for fun. As fun as a sports car is, nothing approaches the fun of a bike. If I don’t have another car, then I’d probably err toward keeping the twin, because there are times a bike can never replace a car (very bad weather, need to transport stuff etc).
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easy.. both. duh
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