rec.autos.simulators

by **Philip D'Amat** » Fri, 18 May 2001 13:17:30

The two to get are SBK2001 (EA) and GP500 (Microprose). Both are
challenging sims with good graphics (roughly even on that score, with some
nice tracks in SBK, but some really nice bikes in GP, and both have replays
that you will want to watch). I'm still waiting for a controller and a game
that will actually let you simulate counter-steering, though.

--
Philip D'Amato

00 ZX-6R
00 S4

> I'm looking for an asphalt racing game. Not motocross or dirtbikes.

> Something like SBK2001

> Any links to reviews or discussions would be appreciated.

by **Philip D'Amat** » Fri, 18 May 2001 13:22:32

Keyboard? Ack!
There's at least two sportbike controllers. Ducati makes one, I can't
remember who puts out the other. The FF Wheel is a smoother, more
controllable option, but the joystick at least "leans" in the right
direction. In short, controller preference is just that - a preference.

--
Philip D'Amato

00 ZX-6R
00 S4

by **Eldre** » Sat, 19 May 2001 00:37:51

>Naah Eldred.. Now this is what you call real racing! Been there, done it,
>loved it and if I wasnt old {& well u know} I'd do it all over again! <g>

>| Those guys are f'king CRAZY...!
>| :-)
>| Eldred

Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my statement
stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime, though. I don't know
anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no interest in 'trying' my friend's
Ninja... :)

Eldred
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +25.37...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Asbj?rn Bj?rnst** » Sat, 19 May 2001 01:04:18

> Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my
> statement stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime,
> though. I don't know anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no
> interest in 'trying' my friend's Ninja... :)

You could try to get a ride.
I got a short ride with a friend of mine, one week later I had
signed up for a drivers licence class...
--
-asbjxrn

by **Uncle Feste** » Sat, 19 May 2001 01:54:37

> Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my statement
> stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime, though. I don't know
> anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no interest in 'trying' my friend's
> Ninja... :)

Damn Eldred. You should have mentioned it before I sold my 1100
Virago! You'd have fallen in love with that cruiser.

--

Fester

by **Thom j** » Sat, 19 May 2001 02:15:55

What is a "Normal" bike anywayz? I agree, a Ninja is *no* way to learn
riding on a motorcycle but hey as 'Todd Walker' he had or has a Honda
50cc'er...lol

| Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my
statement
| stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime, though. I don't know
| anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no interest in 'trying' my friend's
| Ninja... :)
| Eldred

by **Thom j** » Sat, 19 May 2001 02:20:15

Can beat "getting in the wind" can ya? :o)

by **Thom j** » Sat, 19 May 2001 02:39:27

Gee E.. Now you're getting offers for bikes Can't beat this.. Even for
RAS...lol TY Uncle Fester!!! :o)

| Damn Eldred. You should have mentioned it before I sold my 1100
| Virago! You'd have fallen in love with that cruiser.
| --
| Fester

by **Eldre** » Sat, 19 May 2001 05:33:05

>> Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my
>statement
>> stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime, though. I don't know
>> anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no interest in 'trying' my friend's
>> Ninja... :)

>Damn Eldred. You should have mentioned it before I sold my 1100
>Virago! You'd have fallen in love with that cruiser.

1100?!? I was thinking more along the lines of a 250-400...<g>

Eldred
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +25.37...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Eldre** » Sat, 19 May 2001 05:34:28

Normal, meaning NOT a 'crotch rocket'. Normal, as in having a power/weight
ratio that won't put you in orbit...<g>

Eldred
--
Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
F1 hcp. +25.37...F2 +151.26...

Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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by **Thom j** » Sat, 19 May 2001 07:18:34

Hahaha I am roarin` Eldred!! U R too funny!! OMG ur Funny!!

| Normal, meaning NOT a 'crotch rocket'. Normal, as in having a
power/weight
| ratio that won't put you in orbit...<g>
| Eldred

by **Uncle Feste** » Sat, 19 May 2001 09:24:55

> >> Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my
> >statement
> >> stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime, though. I don't know
> >> anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no interest in 'trying' my friend's
> >> Ninja... :)

> >Damn Eldred. You should have mentioned it before I sold my 1100
> >Virago! You'd have fallen in love with that cruiser.

> 1100?!? I was thinking more along the lines of a 250-400...<g>

Aw, cmon! I'm kinda tempted by those 6 cylinder Honda Valkrie's. Those
look like a hoot.

--

Fester

by **Philip D'Amat** » Sat, 19 May 2001 11:26:21

Anyone interested in riding or otherwise getting into motorcycles should be
required to go through the MSF course.

For details, check out:
http://www.msf-usa.org/

--
Philip D'Amato

00 ZX-6R
00 S4

> >Naah Eldred.. Now this is what you call real racing! Been there, done it,
> >loved it and if I wasnt old {& well u know} I'd do it all over again! <g>

> >| Those guys are f'king CRAZY...!
> >| :-)
> >| Eldred

> Well, I've never been on a motorcycle. So from my point of view, my
statement
> stands...<g> I'd like to try a motorcycle sometime, though. I don't know
> anyone who has a NORMAL bike. I have no interest in 'trying' my friend's
> Ninja... :)

> Eldred
> --
> Dale Earnhardt, Sr. R.I.P. 1951-2001
> Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
> F1 hcp. +25.37...F2 +151.26...

> Never argue with an idiot. He brings you down to his level, then beats
you
> with experience...
> Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

by **Philip D'Amat** » Sat, 19 May 2001 11:37:44

See my other response first, but there are "Ninjas" that are actually
generally considered to be good starter sportbikes. After all, the name
won't kill you. My first bike was also a Ninja - a 1999 500R (aka EX-500).
It had a 500cc motor that put out about 50hp - plenty quick, but with a
decent upright (relatively) riding position that allowed beginners like me
to get comfortable riding. Of course, your options aren't limited to just
sportbikes.

--
Philip D'Amato

00 ZX-6R <---another "Ninja"
00 S4

by **Thom j** » Sat, 19 May 2001 12:14:18

What brought this on? I certainly agree but for only the "newbees." We
know that Eldred has no intentions of getting a motorcycle or at least it
was just to 'razz' him a bit.. Now we are into MSF? Phew..What next
seat'belts on motorcycles?

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