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Message started by Stimpy - FSO on 04/05/11 at 16:09:18

Title: New Rider Initiation (pics+vid) *update 10.Apr
Post by Stimpy - FSO on 04/05/11 at 16:09:18

Is there some form of baptism-like ceremony that involves maybe
oil, gas, dirt and exhaust ash to initiate a person into the biker world?
(now as a pilot, as opposed to a copilot)

Cause tomorrow I have off and I'm taking the new scooter and
the "bumper-car queen" out for a spin. Wish us luck.

Oh btw, look what I found in the morning parked somewhere on
my route to work and, of course, I had to stop to take a pic ;)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/327/050420111922.jpg

...I Spy a Savage

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/9015/050420111920.jpg

Again, the new scooter (now debadged)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4329/300320111914.jpg

More pics to come 2morrow after the festivities, C'ya.

...for those of you who do not understand the term bumper-car queen, go here:
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1301539459

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony
Post by Serowbot on 04/05/11 at 16:27:29

I think I'd pad her up pretty good for that first ride...
Wishing her all the best...

Post us a pic... ;)...

Initiation?...
If she comes back safe,... big hug...
If she comes back hurt,... gentle hug...
If she comes back safe, but crashed the bike, and is laughing,...
spray a soda in her helmet...

... and definitely get a picture of that... :-?...

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony
Post by Skid Mark on 04/05/11 at 19:31:18

My wife got a scooter last year. Her 1st outing consisted of me riding the scooter to a large paved parking lot where I watched her practice. She managed to get a couple of laps around the lot with only a few wobbles. She stopped stood up and gave a 2x high 5 in victory. Unfortunately when you stand up while straddling a scooter you still need to hold onto the handle bars. That was lesson# 1.

She only got out 2 more times last year but is getting anxious to give it a good shot this year. I look fwd to riding with her to a dinner out this year. If she makes it there I'll buy. :)

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony
Post by Southpaw on 04/05/11 at 19:32:38

The "baptism" comes later in the year, the first time we ride through a swarm of bugs. You can always tell a happy biker by the bugs between his teeth! Best of luck, and ride safe! [smiley=beer.gif]

Dan

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony
Post by splash07 on 04/06/11 at 06:26:42

The only initiation I am aware of is when you wreck, drop, lay down, or fall off yours or someone else's bike for the first time. For most that is the first time they get on a bike, like me. The badge of courage received is the blood and scars left over. ;)

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony (updated 6.Apr)
Post by Stimpy - FSO on 04/06/11 at 12:54:20

...splash is right I'm afraid :D

http://100percentmotorcycle.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/motorcycle_fail.jpg

Status: DONE!!

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6003/gte3643explodingcherryw.jpg

* Times are approximate, all events are based on real life happenings.

8:30AM
smack alarm off (pepperland suite by the beatles)
I have off today dammit!

9:30AM
smack 2nd alarm (grunt, stretch, fart, grin, stretch again)
"hi doggy, slept well?" (dog looks at me, goes back to sleep)

10:00AM
finally in the kitchen, turn espresso machine on,
stomp stomp stomp, steam on ....ahhhhh, coffee

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/EPH/8894~Coffee-is-God-Poster.jpg

11:00AM
done with email, shower & dressed, time to walk the dog

11:30AM
ok, time to get going to the DMV to register the scooter

11:45AM
oh my! (dmv parking lot) what do we have here?!
a classic moto guzzi cafe racer, I think i'm in love (click)

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7482/060420111930f.jpg

11:46AM
...I see that your rear end is even nicer than your front end (click)

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/720/060420111932f.jpg

12:12PM
Done with paperwork & a shinny new license plate is in backpack, time for
a quick ALDI and hardware store run to buy fruit and 2 stroke oil

13:00PM
back home, time install new plate and replace broken left brake lever

13:30PM
lunch (leftover homemade pizza and moar coffee)

14:30PM
scooter basics 101
(30min theory/practical lesson on grassy backyard, covering
mainly control location, bike features, understanding its center
of gravity and how to put the darn machine on centerstand)

15:30PM
finally out in the field away from town in the smack middle of nowhere
(to avoid traffic, pedestrians and embarrassment, sunny weather is a plus)

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/5352/060420111933f.jpg

...and here we go!

vid 1 (:03sec, 4x speed) Slow dooown! no wait, it's just me, I had too much coffee today and everything looks fast
http://img543.imageshack.us/i/75879785.mp4/

vid 2 (:09sec) So that's why they call them "Vespas" (wasps)
http://img813.imageshack.us/i/2w2.mp4/

vid 3 (:23 sec) "I'm not going to climb that!" ...oh yes you are.
http://img402.imageshack.us/i/b7u.mp4/

http://bilder.meinehomepage.com/Uploads/1/1886/root/bild_125236173218.jpg

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony (updated 6.Apr)
Post by Max_Morley on 04/06/11 at 13:30:29

I'll bet that is a Moto Guzzi cafe bike , not a Ducatti. Max

Title: Re: New Biker Initiation Ceremony (updated 6.Apr)
Post by Stimpy - FSO on 04/06/11 at 14:28:04

ur right max

...today I read the word "ducati" somewhere in the forum and I
typed it in my post without thinking, thanks

Title: Re: New Rider Initiation (pics+vid) *update 6.Apr
Post by kimchris1 on 04/07/11 at 17:25:00

Congratulations to Mrs. Stimpy.. woo hoo
you go girl..
That video brought back memories for me.
I remember being scared to take my scooter
for the first ride.. I felt good if I went 20 mph.. ;D ;D
Wasn't long before I was going 50..
Give her big hugs and keep encouraging her to
stay in the saddle.
Oh and don't forget, that new savage is going to
be just for her.. ;) kim

Title: Re: New Rider Initiation (pics+vid) *update 6.Apr
Post by PerrydaSavage on 04/08/11 at 00:01:46

Man that Guzzi Cafe is fricken AWESOME!!

Congrats on the first Ride BTW!!! Well done! 8-)

Title: it's official: the new scooter is feisty!!!
Post by Stimpy - FSO on 04/09/11 at 17:53:45

Update - I dropped the scooter ::)

the new "rain" tires got here, yay

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/1333/ampnetphoto201009280137.jpg

Took a solid 2hrs mounting them both (by hand)
since the exhaust had to be removed in order to
access rear wheel.

I have not tested them on wet conditions yet but did put
about 20 miles on them by diving to work and back to
"loosen them up" .

..the funny thing is that after the 1st mile I fell down on a
roundabout going about 25mph and broke the left break lever
that I had replaced just 24 hrs prior that the last owner broke
as well, it's still usable though; I fell because this scooter has
a very high center of gravity and I was simply too fast with new
tires, lol.

The scooter however is fine, it landed softly because i broke it's
fall and the side of the center-stand did the rest by doing what it
was supposed to by working like one of those slides you find on
track bikes (or the regular foot pegs of any given savage)
:D

About me, (other than my jeans) I'm fine, shoulder and a$$
are starting to hurt a bit but I amazingly decided at the last
minute to wear full gear and knee protectors and because of
this this was one of those falls you not only walk away from but
actually laugh at, otherwise I might be in the hospital right now
getting knee surgery.

So boys and grls, remember:

1) ATGATT

2) New tires require a solid 50-70 miles to get "scruffy" and you
should under-inflate them a bit at first for best/faster/safer results.

my cheapy knee guards that saved the day btw are called o'neal
"pumpguns", I use to like them but I love them now ;)

** new update with pics of the new metzeler tires and MacGyver
style brake lever repair solution coming soon, stay tuned!

Title: Re: New Rider Initiation (pics+vid) *update 10.Apr
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/10/11 at 02:49:07

Youve sure got a Big front yard...