I love twistys, but it's becoming a problem for me. There is a 6 mile stretch of road which I ride most every week which has some great twistys. 45 is the speed limit which I ride 55 to 60 with slowdowns to around 35 to 40 on the hairy ones. I find myself trying to go just a little bit faster each week trying to better my time & I have to say I am getting pretty good, but it's becoming an obsession of sorts. I think I know my limits, at least I hope I do. Anyone else with this "problem"?

 

I live in South Fla, the closest thing to a twisty we have is the exit ramp on the highway. I think you will be okay until you arent.

 

Yes I have hurt myself bad doing that in the past and I am still drawn to it.
I have an 08 softtail custom and I am really surprised how well it handles. I had a sport bike before and its no sport bike but is spirited. Try to know your limits last time I crashed spent a month in the hospital

 

Yea, it's called being competitive and there's nothing wrong with that. You might want to get a second bike and take it to the track before you hurt yourself or someone else. Jamming hard on a public road means you are relying on everyone else to do the right thing. Cutting the apex of a tight corner with an oncoming car over the centerline can ruin your day.

 

I'm inclined to agree with you, Bonesbike. Fortunately, there is little traffic on it, but you're right, my luck might run out one of these days. Going to a track is a good idea, might have to try that.

 

One reason that I also have sportbikes

 

That's not a statement that inspires confidence, at least not to me. The only way you'll know your what your limits are is when you reach them. If you keep pushing a little more each time, you'll get there for sure. Pray that you and those around you at the time survive the experience.

 

I've always said,"A rider will truly never know how fast they can take a curve until they go down." Just make sure you don't involve a vehicle full of children in your attempts. "Ride hard or stay home".

 

Sounds pretty normal to me. I just hope you don't get hurt too badly when you do find your limits. Just remember that if you do get to that point, you'll be moving pretty good and that's a recipe for a lot of hurt. Be careful!

Yup, Texas Gulf Coast is pretty much the same. We've got to ride a good 2 to 3 hours before we find anything that could remotely called "twisty!" ;

Ride Safe,
Steve R.

 

Just remember testing your limits means you will find them