Are you suggesting that only people who have raced can make informed decisions? You've never competed in the Olympics. Correct? Yet, I have no doubt that you would be able to tell the difference between a good gymnastics routine and a bad one, correct? Or a good dive and a bad one? How are you able to do this?
I didn't say that. Please read my post.
I'd love to go to a track day. It'd be cool to see you there, too! No doubt, you'd be faster than me because of your vast experience. I was going to go to the Buell track day over in New Jersey, but you needed a full suit. I can't justify the cost of a racing suit for one track day, or several track days for that matter. I priced them online, but they don't make stock suits for lanky dudes like myself. Custom Vansons were over $1500.
What level of racing did you get to? If you're so good, how come you're not out there on the AMA circuit racing Pegram? Did you ever get a factory ride? Do you think you could take Pegram... or any other pro rider? Just asking.
Are you suggesting that only people who have raced can make informed decisions? You've never competed in the Olympics. Correct? Yet, I have no doubt that you would be able to tell the difference between a good gymnastics routine and a bad one, correct? Or a good dive and a bad one? How are you able to do this?
I didn't say that. Please read my post.
I'd love to go to a track day. It'd be cool to see you there, too! No doubt, you'd be faster than me because of your vast experience. I was going to go to the Buell track day over in New Jersey, but you needed a full suit. I can't justify the cost of a racing suit for one track day, or several track days for that matter. I priced them online, but they don't make stock suits for lanky dudes like myself. Custom Vansons were over $1500.
What level of racing did you get to? If you're so good, how come you're not out there on the AMA circuit racing Pegram? Did you ever get a factory ride? Do you think you could take Pegram... or any other pro rider? Just asking.
Boy you sure like to put words in my mouth, first off I was joking. My response was in reference to what you had stated,
And, yes, that proves my point - that even the best riders in the world make mistakes. Because pro riders do, then even more so noobs need these safety devices,
I have never said Pro riders dont make mistakes, the only argument we seem to have when your not veering of the topic, is why these specific components are put their in the first place and who they are more suited for. Its not for the new rider, its more for a racer. You always seem to change the discussion? Like this,...
Are you suggesting that only people who have raced can make informed decisions?
And finally this,...
I'd love to go to a track day. It'd be cool to see you there, too! No doubt, you'd be faster than me because of your vast experience. I was going to go to the Buell track day over in New Jersey, but you needed a full suit. I can't justify the cost of a racing suit for one track day, or several track days for that matter. I priced them online, but they don't make stock suits for lanky dudes like myself. Custom Vansons were over $1500.
What level of racing did you get to? If you're so good, how come you're not out there on the AMA circuit racing Pegram? Did you ever get a factory ride? Do you think you could take Pegram... or any other pro rider? Just asking.[/QUOTE]
I think everyone should go to a trackday, it will greatly reduce the risks you face everyday on the road. Why think your only going to use the suit once?
Many people become addicted after one visit, and realize how much skill is obtained at these trackdays.
I have never said I was "so good at racing", I only got to club level if you want to say I even got to that level? I wanted to start AMA but never had the money. My lack luster seasons usually ended after totaling the cost of fixing the bike was more than I could handle. I did however do pretty good one year with a sponsored bike. I doubt I could hold Larrys jock. If you have the talent its just a matter of seat time. Now I do it for fun as a hobby. I still enjoy learning and also teaching. When ever I have the money and time. I started late (20yrs old )but was competitive for the limited time I had been
racing. If I could have continued I could have probably been a regional winner but AMA is a big bite, so who knows where I would have ended up.