REVscene - Vancouver Automotive Forum


Welcome to the REVscene Automotive Forum forums.

Registration is Free!You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.


Go Back   REVscene Automotive Forum > Automotive Chat > The John Norwich Riders Corner

The John Norwich Riders Corner In honour of our fellow moderator: John Norwich R.I.P. September 17th, 2014
Buy, sell, trade bikes and gear, set up bike rallies, meet discussions. #revscenebikes

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 05-19-2013, 12:40 PM   #726
Welcome to Planet Power ///M
 
CharlieH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 1,435
Thanked 2,979 Times in 527 Posts
^

completely normal. you can never compare the same sizes between two different brands. I'm a medium in RS taichi and an xs in dainese for gloves. i have little girly asian hands

as for boots - i'd recommend the alpinestars smx 5 or sidi vertigo. great protection and not a pain in the ass to put on like the top end boots.
Advertisement
CharlieH is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-19-2013, 01:45 PM   #727
VAC Head Rotang Mod
 
Raid3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Van
Posts: 10,668
Thanked 1,427 Times in 627 Posts
ideally you want something that will protect your ankle at the very least in the case of an accident. i recommend staying away from the low rise riding shoes as they will protect your foot but not the ankle, and your foot is no good to you with a destroyed ankle lol
__________________
2020 ND2 Miata - Polymetal Grey, Red Nappa Leather
1993 Subaru WRX (2004 WRX engine, COBB access port)
2001 CBR600F4i

My Feedback (10-0-0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fei-Ji View Post
haha i can taste the cum in my mouth
Raid3n is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-19-2013, 04:11 PM   #728
RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
 
nismosx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: vancouver BC
Posts: 960
Thanked 137 Times in 48 Posts
hey guys I will be doing my skills test the following week and road test next month any tips?
thanks
nismosx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2013, 04:51 PM   #729
2 Wheelin' Mod
 
Jas29's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 849
Thanked 505 Times in 188 Posts
Are u going to go to a riding school like PRS? If so u will find them both easy
Posted via RS Mobile
Jas29 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2013, 05:00 PM   #730
RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
 
nismosx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: vancouver BC
Posts: 960
Thanked 137 Times in 48 Posts
nope I have a family friend that's been riding over 30 years teaching me he setup a course at icbc for me but I want to know what to look out for
nismosx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2013, 05:38 PM   #731
VAC Head Rotang Mod
 
Raid3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Van
Posts: 10,668
Thanked 1,427 Times in 627 Posts
2 hard parts with the parking lot test are u turns and the emergency stop. the hard stop isn't hard per se, but my bike's front forks are real soft and it dives pretty bad, and i lost a point to that.

practice the u turn a lot, particularly just before the test and you should be good to go
__________________
2020 ND2 Miata - Polymetal Grey, Red Nappa Leather
1993 Subaru WRX (2004 WRX engine, COBB access port)
2001 CBR600F4i

My Feedback (10-0-0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fei-Ji View Post
haha i can taste the cum in my mouth
Raid3n is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-19-2013, 05:46 PM   #732
Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 200
Thanked 844 Times in 59 Posts
any rides going on tonight? just came home from a light trip but still itching to ride some more haha
kev1n9121 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2013, 05:54 PM   #733
RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
 
nismosx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: vancouver BC
Posts: 960
Thanked 137 Times in 48 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raid3n View Post
2 hard parts with the parking lot test are u turns and the emergency stop. the hard stop isn't hard per se, but my bike's front forks are real soft and it dives pretty bad, and i lost a point to that.

practice the u turn a lot, particularly just before the test and you should be good to go
I have problems with the tight turn into slalom so my buddy told me to put the idle to 2000rpm and don't touch the throttle at all and use the brakes only (he said im not getting enough speed into the turn and I always bail and my left foot touches the ground)
I guess I have to try that tomorrow
nismosx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2013, 07:32 PM   #734
VAC Head Rotang Mod
 
Raid3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Van
Posts: 10,668
Thanked 1,427 Times in 627 Posts
which way are you going into the slalom from the uturn? if you go into it on the right of the cone, you complete one turn without even doing anything. you create more work for your self if you go from the left.

doesn't matter what side you start on, as long as you don't touch any cones and you stop with your rear wheel past the last cone.
__________________
2020 ND2 Miata - Polymetal Grey, Red Nappa Leather
1993 Subaru WRX (2004 WRX engine, COBB access port)
2001 CBR600F4i

My Feedback (10-0-0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fei-Ji View Post
haha i can taste the cum in my mouth
Raid3n is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-19-2013, 11:11 PM   #735
easy e
 
saiko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: burnabee
Posts: 3,593
Thanked 111 Times in 48 Posts
When I did the slalom, I didn't use any throttle, and dragged the rear brake instead of the front if I was going too quick..

I found that rear brake helped during slalom, didn't affect the steering.. I didn't take a course, so maybe my advice might make you a horrible rider haha
__________________
My Feedback
Go CANUCKS!!
saiko is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 09:44 AM   #736
Banned By Establishment
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: 604
Posts: 4,015
Thanked 475 Times in 285 Posts
I believe Teknic is going bankrupt so there should be some good prices on their gear. Most likely online though.
I have a pair of their violator gloves and lightning boots and have been happy with the gloves.
Every brand fits different so you have to try them all on.
As much as I try to support the local shops, they can not compete with online pricing. Most of my gear I buy online now and have saved hundreds of dollars.
Example: Arai corsair helmet was $850 plus tax up here, I paid $550 shipped to my door.
Comes down to personal preference when it comes to the gear.
I purchased all of my first set of gear from local shops.
racerman88 is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-20-2013, 12:17 PM   #737
I want to be a person and not an icon.
 
Vale46Rossi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mugello
Posts: 4,179
Thanked 5,286 Times in 892 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by racerman88 View Post
I believe Teknic is going bankrupt so there should be some good prices on their gear. Most likely online though.
I have a pair of their violator gloves and lightning boots and have been happy with the gloves.
Every brand fits different so you have to try them all on.
As much as I try to support the local shops, they can not compete with online pricing. Most of my gear I buy online now and have saved hundreds of dollars.
Example: Arai corsair helmet was $850 plus tax up here, I paid $550 shipped to my door.
Comes down to personal preference when it comes to the gear.
I purchased all of my first set of gear from local shops.


Carter and some other stores do 900 - 1200 for the Corsair where Revzilla is a lot lot lot cheaper.
Vale46Rossi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 01:44 PM   #738
RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
 
nismosx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: vancouver BC
Posts: 960
Thanked 137 Times in 48 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raid3n View Post
which way are you going into the slalom from the uturn? if you go into it on the right of the cone, you complete one turn without even doing anything. you create more work for your self if you go from the left.

doesn't matter what side you start on, as long as you don't touch any cones and you stop with your rear wheel past the last cone.
heres a quick video
looks like im not leaning the opposite way when coming into a hard turn causing me to bail
ps 2nd clip I forgot to reverse but u get how I bail at the end because I wasn't leaning
any advice would be nice thanks
nismosx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 02:45 PM   #739
MOD
 
Gh0stRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: VANCOUVER
Posts: 26,849
Thanked 7,553 Times in 1,957 Posts
2 drit bikes pulled over..hehe

__________________
M0D3RAT0R

Gh0stRider's Buy & Sell Feedback


Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieH View Post
whole time i thought gh0strider was white lol

Gh0stRider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 04:50 PM   #740
I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
 
radioman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,737
Thanked 3,242 Times in 861 Posts
Damn I'm tempted to buy a pair of alpinestars smx 5 for $150 but my mind is saying no because I budgeted for $100. Someone tell me I should just buy them.
radioman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 04:59 PM   #741
Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 200
Thanked 844 Times in 59 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by radioman View Post
Damn I'm tempted to buy a pair of alpinestars smx 5 for $150 but my mind is saying no because I budgeted for $100. Someone tell me I should just buy them.
buying it used i assume? 150 isn't a bad price if you ask me. depends how much wear it's been through
kev1n9121 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 05:03 PM   #742
I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
 
radioman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,737
Thanked 3,242 Times in 861 Posts
Alpinestars SMX-5 Boots

I think I will buy them
radioman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 05:06 PM   #743
Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 200
Thanked 844 Times in 59 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by radioman View Post
Alpinestars SMX-5 Boots

I think I will buy them
yeah looks like a solid steal and you might be able to bargain a little more
kev1n9121 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 07:53 PM   #744
RS Veteran
 
bcrdukes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: GTA
Posts: 28,949
Thanked 10,440 Times in 4,281 Posts
While I enjoyed my May Long Weekend (and I hope you guys did too!) this is tragic news - Fatal motorcycle accident shuts down Lions Gate Bridge | CTV British Columbia News

I rode my bicycle across the overpass of Lions Gate Bridge today as traffic was completely stopped and police and ambulance services rushed to the scene. RIP.

Ride safe, guys.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by Badhobz View Post
Yeah. Typical Mainlander Barbie doll.

Her car even smelled nice. Like a mixture of luxury perfume and a hint of….. vag ? Fish sauce ? Something a bit dank
bcrdukes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 07:58 PM   #745
MOD
 
Gh0stRider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: VANCOUVER
Posts: 26,849
Thanked 7,553 Times in 1,957 Posts
shitty way to end the long weekend. rip
__________________
M0D3RAT0R

Gh0stRider's Buy & Sell Feedback


Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieH View Post
whole time i thought gh0strider was white lol

Gh0stRider is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 08:55 PM   #746
Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
 
z3german's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Richmond
Posts: 1,116
Thanked 903 Times in 285 Posts
RIP....
z3german is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 10:16 PM   #747
My name is Michael. J. Caboose, and I hate BABIES!
 
Inaii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: MoI
Posts: 6,576
Thanked 1,421 Times in 678 Posts
If what this member of BCSB heard was true, this just got even more tragic RIP to the rider...

Spoiler!
__________________
"Can you match my resolve? If so then you will succeed. I believe that the human spirit is indomitable. If you endeavour to achieve, it will happen given enough resolve." -- Monty Oum

Quote:
Originally Posted by STATUS105 View Post
IF I FIND YOU
I WILL EAT YOUR RICE!

Last edited by Inaii; 05-20-2013 at 10:18 PM. Reason: added link to the thread
Inaii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-20-2013, 11:00 PM   #748
NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: 604
Posts: 42
Thanked 44 Times in 6 Posts
Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new pair of boots but I can't decide on which one to get. They'll mainly be used for street riding. These 3 all fall into the range of my budget:

Alpinestars S-MX 5
Dainese Giro-ST
Sidi Fusion

It'll be great if anyone could share their experience with any of these or know of any local shops to get them, I've only been looking on the Bayside site.
lil_kid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-21-2013, 06:05 AM   #749
VAC Head Rotang Mod
 
Raid3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Van
Posts: 10,668
Thanked 1,427 Times in 627 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by nismosx View Post
heres a quick video icbc skills test practice - YouTube
looks like im not leaning the opposite way when coming into a hard turn causing me to bail
ps 2nd clip I forgot to reverse but u get how I bail at the end because I wasn't leaning
any advice would be nice thanks
where you're starting from in that video isn't where you would be going into the slalom on the actual test. i'll try to draw you up something in a bit.
__________________
2020 ND2 Miata - Polymetal Grey, Red Nappa Leather
1993 Subaru WRX (2004 WRX engine, COBB access port)
2001 CBR600F4i

My Feedback (10-0-0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fei-Ji View Post
haha i can taste the cum in my mouth
Raid3n is offline   Reply With Quote
This post thanked by:
Old 05-21-2013, 03:47 PM   #750
Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 200
Thanked 844 Times in 59 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by lil_kid View Post
Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new pair of boots but I can't decide on which one to get. They'll mainly be used for street riding. These 3 all fall into the range of my budget:

Alpinestars S-MX 5
Dainese Giro-ST
Sidi Fusion

It'll be great if anyone could share their experience with any of these or know of any local shops to get them, I've only been looking on the Bayside site.
don't know much about the dainese or sidi boots you listed but from what it seems, s-mx 5 is the most popular out of those 3. don't listen to me though, go in the stores and try them on. daytona, bayside and modern have em from what i know.
kev1n9121 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
SEO by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Revscene.net cannot be held accountable for the actions of its members nor does the opinions of the members represent that of Revscene.net