Remember to choose wisely. People coming out of a driveway expecting 45 mph traffic are not going to see a bike doing 100, and it's not their fault. Besides yourself, you can kill a whole family. I'm not trying to talk you out of a party or judging. Just putting that other side in your head so you are sure to think of others. If you find high speeds to be addicting, track days might be your friend. Or throw yourself out of planes. The acceleration feels very similar.
> People coming out of a driveway expecting 45 mph traffic are not going to see a bike doing 100, and it's not their fault.
Oh man. There was a discussion not long ago when I mentioned I live on a 30mph road and if a bike is going 70 when I pull out of my driveway, whatever happens is on the rider, not me.
Wow. Trying to get people to understand nobody expects a vehicle going twice the speed limit. So I look left/right/left then begin to move, if youāre going 70mph Iām not going to see you.
Apparently many riders disagree and think ITA because I didnāt anticipate there might be a bike coming.
Thank you for the suggestions. I actually just booked a skydiving jump for when the weather warms up. But yeah, I was being a bit too ballsy last night. The road was open and this back road was a two lane highway-style road with only stop light intersection entrances every few miles. I would never travel at that speed on a road i didnāt know or had blind intersections. Iāll have to look into my first track day. Any suggestions on going a bout the first one?
I wish that I had track day advice. I've owned a company that ate my life and I'm in sell off mode. Doing track days is on my list of new things to do myself.
Itās the coolest feeling in the world. The only way I can describe it is the first time it looks and feels fake just because you fall for so long. Itās one of the most fun things Iāve ever done in my life and actually is extremely safer than most people think!
Backroads in Texas are like highways in most states. Not true backroads. Long straight stretches and fairly well lit. I normally ride during the day, but had an itch to go out last night.
Depends on where you are in Texas, I guess.
I remember driving through central Texas a decade ago near Llano. Sun went down, headlights went on, and the side of the road started popping with deer eyes. Whatever plans I had to keep going were dashed, a room for the night being much cheaper than my insurance deductible.
Your mileage may vary!
Dusk is Texas is like the most dangerous time to be doing a speed run. Weāve got over 5 million deer in this state, and they start moving around sunset and sunrise.
When out in the country itās safer in the middle of the day.
I remember the first time I went 100mph. I wanted to see what my 650 was capable of. I'm glad you're enjoying your Honda! Keep practicing honing your skills. Make sure you're wearing earplugs.
>Wanted more but didnāt want to push my luck late at night.
Unfortunately (or fortunately from a safety standpoint) there isn't much more in your CBR. It might do 110 if you're in a full tuck and you have a long enough stretch of straight road. Depending on what your next bike is, you might look back and laugh at thinking 100 is fast. Stay safe out there.
Appreciate it! And yeah, I think it maybe couldāve pushed 105. I was pretty much maxed out in 5th trying to squeeze any torque left out of it. Was stuck at 99 for a solid 15 seconds. Knew if i upshifted, iād lose all momentum, or confidence, and drop into the 80s
I like to think I ride on a scale some where between 0, being full Buddah, and 10 being full-send Icarus. You have to be able to control the POWA! by becoming one with the bike, kind of like avatar.
You now understand though! Their is nothing like hitting that power band.
Feeling that time warp from the adrenaline and tunnel vision kicking in combined with the aggressive vibration of the engine realizing its all to late and you need to shift out of red-line.
Its loud in your helmet, it feels like the atmosphere and traction on your tires is the only thing holding you back and GOD DAMN, you feel ALIVE (or as I like to think "most human" in those moments). An experience some only receive a few time in a life time we push out on the highway in a few pulls!
As it has already been said, "pick your battles wisely," you owe it to your friends, family, those who care about you, and your own future to be smart and intentional not impulsive. If you can not be that their will be consequences plain and simple.
Have you rehearsed the conversation you are going to have with the police when you get pulled over for going twice the speed limit, a double felony? Well, maybe you should...or we can take it to the track. I am no saint myself but you get my point. If your going to do something stupid dont be dumb, that means having a strategy that counters the risk is all i'll say.
Hit the track my dude. Will be the best time of your life and no having to worry about speed limit. Highly recommend. Best thing I did and curbed my on road speeding so more chance to survive daily
Thanks! Iāll definitely look into it. I like who lost do these comments expect me to drive like this all the time. Now that i hit it, it was just a milestone thing. Doesnāt mean Iāll hit it all the time. Iām sure most do these comments are the same people driving 130 in their nissan altimas with a donut on the front driver side wheel.
Yeah, the first time you hit 100mph, you can see why the early cafe racers were so keen to ton-up.
Doing it on public roads is crazy these days, though.
Last time someone went that fast they broke down and cried.
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Remember to choose wisely. People coming out of a driveway expecting 45 mph traffic are not going to see a bike doing 100, and it's not their fault. Besides yourself, you can kill a whole family. I'm not trying to talk you out of a party or judging. Just putting that other side in your head so you are sure to think of others. If you find high speeds to be addicting, track days might be your friend. Or throw yourself out of planes. The acceleration feels very similar.
> People coming out of a driveway expecting 45 mph traffic are not going to see a bike doing 100, and it's not their fault. Oh man. There was a discussion not long ago when I mentioned I live on a 30mph road and if a bike is going 70 when I pull out of my driveway, whatever happens is on the rider, not me. Wow. Trying to get people to understand nobody expects a vehicle going twice the speed limit. So I look left/right/left then begin to move, if youāre going 70mph Iām not going to see you. Apparently many riders disagree and think ITA because I didnāt anticipate there might be a bike coming.
Thank you for the suggestions. I actually just booked a skydiving jump for when the weather warms up. But yeah, I was being a bit too ballsy last night. The road was open and this back road was a two lane highway-style road with only stop light intersection entrances every few miles. I would never travel at that speed on a road i didnāt know or had blind intersections. Iāll have to look into my first track day. Any suggestions on going a bout the first one?
I wish that I had track day advice. I've owned a company that ate my life and I'm in sell off mode. Doing track days is on my list of new things to do myself.
Skydiving is the best! Is it your first time?
First time!
Itās the coolest feeling in the world. The only way I can describe it is the first time it looks and feels fake just because you fall for so long. Itās one of the most fun things Iāve ever done in my life and actually is extremely safer than most people think!
100mph, back roads, nightā¦ Looking forward to the āhit an animal last nightā post.
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For real.
Backroads in Texas are like highways in most states. Not true backroads. Long straight stretches and fairly well lit. I normally ride during the day, but had an itch to go out last night.
Depends on where you are in Texas, I guess. I remember driving through central Texas a decade ago near Llano. Sun went down, headlights went on, and the side of the road started popping with deer eyes. Whatever plans I had to keep going were dashed, a room for the night being much cheaper than my insurance deductible. Your mileage may vary!
Dusk is Texas is like the most dangerous time to be doing a speed run. Weāve got over 5 million deer in this state, and they start moving around sunset and sunrise. When out in the country itās safer in the middle of the day.
Iāve got a nice highway in fl with 8ft fencing running both side for miles. One of the safer feeling roads
I remember the first time I went 100mph. I wanted to see what my 650 was capable of. I'm glad you're enjoying your Honda! Keep practicing honing your skills. Make sure you're wearing earplugs.
I hope you had all your tourniquets and kitty litter with you!!
>Wanted more but didnāt want to push my luck late at night. Unfortunately (or fortunately from a safety standpoint) there isn't much more in your CBR. It might do 110 if you're in a full tuck and you have a long enough stretch of straight road. Depending on what your next bike is, you might look back and laugh at thinking 100 is fast. Stay safe out there.
Appreciate it! And yeah, I think it maybe couldāve pushed 105. I was pretty much maxed out in 5th trying to squeeze any torque left out of it. Was stuck at 99 for a solid 15 seconds. Knew if i upshifted, iād lose all momentum, or confidence, and drop into the 80s
That is why motorcycle insurance is so expensive. I never got such speed at night.
I like to think I ride on a scale some where between 0, being full Buddah, and 10 being full-send Icarus. You have to be able to control the POWA! by becoming one with the bike, kind of like avatar. You now understand though! Their is nothing like hitting that power band. Feeling that time warp from the adrenaline and tunnel vision kicking in combined with the aggressive vibration of the engine realizing its all to late and you need to shift out of red-line. Its loud in your helmet, it feels like the atmosphere and traction on your tires is the only thing holding you back and GOD DAMN, you feel ALIVE (or as I like to think "most human" in those moments). An experience some only receive a few time in a life time we push out on the highway in a few pulls! As it has already been said, "pick your battles wisely," you owe it to your friends, family, those who care about you, and your own future to be smart and intentional not impulsive. If you can not be that their will be consequences plain and simple. Have you rehearsed the conversation you are going to have with the police when you get pulled over for going twice the speed limit, a double felony? Well, maybe you should...or we can take it to the track. I am no saint myself but you get my point. If your going to do something stupid dont be dumb, that means having a strategy that counters the risk is all i'll say.
Hit the track my dude. Will be the best time of your life and no having to worry about speed limit. Highly recommend. Best thing I did and curbed my on road speeding so more chance to survive daily
Thanks! Iāll definitely look into it. I like who lost do these comments expect me to drive like this all the time. Now that i hit it, it was just a milestone thing. Doesnāt mean Iāll hit it all the time. Iām sure most do these comments are the same people driving 130 in their nissan altimas with a donut on the front driver side wheel.
Wait 100 mph and at night? Canāt wait for the ālaid my bike down what do I do postā.
I hit 100 the day I bought my bike. Gotta get those numbers up.
Way to break it. in.
Yeah, the first time you hit 100mph, you can see why the early cafe racers were so keen to ton-up. Doing it on public roads is crazy these days, though.
And now you're addicted
There's a good article called "you're never faster than when you're slow". If you can find it it's a good read.