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    Re: New to Forum, Looking for friends

    Quote Originally Posted by adouglas View Post
    To be clear:

    Riding at a track day is not racing. You're riding fast and you're out there with other people, yes, but it's not about all about crossing the finish line in first place. You're riding your own ride, and the way you succeed is by bringing the bike and yourself back in one piece. Sure you'll pass people, but there are rules about when and how you may do so.

    Racing is exactly what it says on the label. You're out there with the goal of finishing in first place. Period.

    To a casual observer it's all the same, but it really isn't. Track days -- just riding on the track -- is about learning, practicing the art and skill of riding well, and having a good time. Racing is about getting your head down and WINNING.

    PS: Small bikes are a hoot. Your mistakes aren't masked by horsepower. You learn more and they're a lot cheaper to run. The grin-per-dollar ratio is huge. Just remember that the party starts at 9,000 rpm....

    And when a petite female instructor on an RC390 blows by you, you gain a new understanding of and appreciation for the difference between skill and horsepower.

    Thank you ADouglas.
    I like how you break it down and explain.
    I noted everything and will remember all the details.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onenut View Post
    Welcome, where are you from?
    Hi, and thank you.
    Im from Slovenia, but I live in NYC now.

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    I figured.. but want to keep it casual and not "freak out" on comments.
    But good try folks, good try!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tricky Mike View Post
    Pay no attention to him... What do you know about neighbor disputes involving cats?
    This is the gold I come here for

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    New to Forum, Looking for friends-anim-gif

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    New York Safety Track



    "Uptown" direction (counterclockwise)


    "Downtown" direction (clockwise)

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    Thompson



    "Normal" (clockwise)


    "Reverse" (Counterclockwise)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmina View Post
    Hi, and thank you.
    Im from Slovenia, but I live in NYC now.
    So since I had to Google where Slovenia was It looks like a pretty cool place, the internet says that area even invented the wheel.... so why the heck leave a place like that for NYC??

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    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
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    Hey that reminds me of turn 3 in the rain of the first session of my first track day!

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    Quote Originally Posted by onenut View Post
    So since I had to Google where Slovenia was It looks like a pretty cool place, the internet says that area even invented the wheel.... so why the heck leave a place like that for NYC??
    I was expecting "Trump jokes" since his wife is from Slovenia. but thanks, no politics here.
    Yes its really cool place, a lot of nature, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, etc.
    Why NYC. A guess its a temporary location. Calibrating my bearings and wanting to explore the States more.

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    Is that you driving by?

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    Thank you for all the videos and pictures! Very appreciated!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmina View Post
    Is that you driving by?
    Mmmmmm.... nope

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmina View Post
    no politics here.




    You do realize you're on the Internet, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by adouglas View Post



    You do realize you're on the Internet, right?
    Yeah I thought so...
    but I prefer talking and learning about motorcycles than politics.

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    Welcome Jasmina. I enjoy riding my Ducati Monster to hilltops at dusk to watch sunsets. Do you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayspeed View Post
    Welcome Jasmina. I enjoy riding my Ducati Monster to hilltops at dusk to watch sunsets. Do you?
    Hi Jayspeed and thank you.
    Yes, I do love watching the sunsets on hilltops and mountains. I have not had the joy of riding a Ducati Monster to the hilltop myself. Yet.
    But I had the honor of being driven on before, to watch the sunset.
    Do you have a favorite place you go, or you just ride by the feeling until you find one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nhbubba View Post
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    WHO stole my shirt.... LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmina View Post
    Hi Jayspeed and thank you.
    Yes, I do love watching the sunsets on hilltops and mountains. I have not had the joy of riding a Ducati Monster to the hilltop myself. Yet.
    But I had the honor of being driven on before, to watch the sunset.
    Do you have a favorite place you go, or you just ride by the feeling until you find one?
    When you were "driven on before" on the Ducati. What did you like best? There are great locations in the Boston area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayspeed View Post
    When you were "driven on before" on the Ducati. What did you like best? There are great locations in the Boston area.
    I really like the adrenaline rising. that it feels like freedom from boundaries. It’s like becoming one with the motorcycle. And the power you can feel of the engine.
    And of course, it’s imperative that I trust the driver. The driver must be skilled and safe.
    What do you like best when driving your Ducati?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmina View Post
    I really like the adrenaline rising. that it feels like freedom from boundaries. It’s like becoming one with the motorcycle. And the power you can feel of the engine.
    And of course, it’s imperative that I trust the driver. The driver must be skilled and safe.
    What do you like best when driving your Ducati?
    I like having fake conversations with fat old men.....then quickly losing interest. Then I twist the throttle and the front end drifts as i wave.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by scottieducati View Post
    That’s funny!
    What is a “Development Rider”?
    I see you rent motorcycles... do you teach too?
    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayspeed View Post
    I like having fake conversations with fat old men.....then quickly losing interest. Then I twist the throttle and the front end drifts as i wave.......
    I love that!!!
    I would do a burnout to add on the exit! Just ‘cause the fat old men are probably bragging about their olden days and boring me to death. Haha

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    Enjoy!

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    You too!
    I’m looking forward to exploring Boston area!

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