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Old 03-23-2010, 07:40 PM   #11
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I would call that a typical riding day when osp and myself lived closer
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Old 03-24-2010, 01:32 AM   #12
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I'm used to tossing a heavy bike like an FJR around corners. It's physically demanding as I lean way off the bike on each curve. You should have a much easier time on your Gixxer. For me, twisty roads are also a mental workout as I'm intensely focused on the next curve.

I'm also in pretty good shape, but I'm no spring chicken. I stop often to stretch, drink fluids, and pee. Are you taking a tank bag?
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:20 AM   #13
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Its more of a mental workout for me then a physical one. If I'm in leathers, which I will be, my butt doesn't get too sore. I just start to mentally wear out towards the end of the day. I will have a tank bag and it will be full of 5 hour energy shots. The only thing that sucks about taking the Gix is that the gas milage and fuel capacity sucks. We will have to stop more often then the FJR crew.
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:14 AM   #14
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Its more of a mental workout for me then a physical one. If I'm in leathers, which I will be, my butt doesn't get too sore. I just start to mentally wear out towards the end of the day. I will have a tank bag and it will be full of 5 hour energy shots. The only thing that sucks about taking the Gix is that the gas milage and fuel capacity sucks. We will have to stop more often then the FJR crew.
The more frequent stops isnt necessarily a bad thing, gives you an extra opportunity to stretch out break up the ride and re focus.
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:34 AM   #15
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The more frequent stops isnt necessarily a bad thing, gives you an extra opportunity to stretch out break up the ride and re focus.
agreed
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:38 AM   #16
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I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM   #17
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I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.
Now that is nuts! I can not even imagine...
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:41 AM   #18
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I still don't know how Rick did 1000 miles of the dragon in 24 hours. Twisty long rides just wear you out mentally quick.
Did the IBA approve that run. I heard they were trying to discourage it from happening out of safety concerns.
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:49 AM   #19
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Did the IBA approve that run. I heard they were trying to discourage it from happening out of safety concerns.
no, he had to speed to do it in the 24 hour time. There was no way to do it legally, so it didn't count.
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Old 03-30-2010, 02:06 AM   #20
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that sounds like a ton of fun! If you want a 6 pack of 5 hr energy shots let me know i can get them anytime I want for free.
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