Hello Threadeee

I wasn't saying that the bike was crazily modded, just that it was definitely upgraded and appeared to be straight off the showroom floor. I don't think I've ever had a bike that clean unless I was frothing while signing papers. Also, most people I know buy a new bike and then add, that thing looked like it had significant work done before the first time it had been kicked over. Even as a 42 year old with a pretty hefty manchild budget, short of sliders, I don't think I've ever bought a new bike and had work done prior to a few good rides. All of that made me a bit suspect, but based on the video, kid can ride, and can certainly go bigger than I would've gone back in my dirt days. Then again, I doubt I was ever at your level, I doubt I could've ridden a stock 450 to its full potential. Nowadays, as long as I can get in a few track days and spend a little bit of time with a knee dug respectfully into the ground, I'm pretty satisfied...

 

I wholeheartedly take back my lightheaded calling of bs on you for having a clean bike. Years ago (back to street before traction control and abs), I raced a badly beaten gsxr6 and could usually beat most of the superbike crew because they were afraid of their bikes. I'm sure the same goes of modern day 450s. Back to surfing, the hardest thing to teach is to paddle deep and fight the fearful urge to hold back. I doubt that'll be a problem for you, so have fun, you'll be solid in a year.

 

Helluva rash there. Concrete always wins.

 

Apparently, so do light posts.....
That was hilarious.

 

holly shatt! that's a bad day!

 

I thought I was having a schitty day, talk about perspective. Glad I took a minute to see what you fellers were up to, againe you all did not disappoint. No need to read any further back into this threade