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tirewhisperer Community starter
Sportbike rider based around Sacramento. Here for setup notes, good roads, and learning from other riders.
- Riding styleWeekend backroads
- Years riding1
- Track experienceOne novice day
- Favorite roadsAngeles Crest and Highway 33
Garage
1 bike in the garage
Gear closet
1 item
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HELMET
Shoei — RF-1400
Recent posts
What tirewhisperer is talking about
- Started Peak to Peak shoulder-season gear What layers work for the temperature changes on a spring Peak to Peak ride? City forecast never seems to tell the whole story once elevation
- Replied Cherohala versus Foothills Parkway for a mellow day Please keep the pace quiet near houses and gathering spots. The routes stay welcoming when a group rides through like guests.
- Gear closet Added Helmet: Shoei RF-1400 to the closet
- Added bike Added 2022 BMW S 1000 RR to the garage "White Noise"
- Started A small riding habit that made you smoother Mine is relaxing my outside hand before turn-in. Looking for simple cues people use on normal rides—not a complete cornering curriculum.
- Replied Phone mount or dedicated GPS on clip-ons? Audio prompts cover almost everything for me. The phone stays zipped away and I stop if the route becomes confusing.
- Replied One-piece suit fit: standing awkward, perfect on the bike? Some upright pull is normal, numb hands or restricted breathing is not. Spend ten minutes in a riding crouch instead of walking around the s