Yama Mama Posted January 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 3, 2009 I love motorcyling a lot. That being understood, what is the big deal about the " burn out" where you blow up your rear tire. I do not understand that at all. For practical reasons, you have to buy a new tire, you have to go through the fun of putting the new tire on. I just do not get it, please explain. Thank you, Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopV Posted January 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 3, 2009 Way i see it, it is just away of saying to yourself you haven't lost your youth. Me iam in no hurry to burn up my tier even if i need a new one. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted January 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 3, 2009 I love motorcyling a lot. That being understood, what is the big deal about the " burn out" where you blow up your rear tire. I do not understand that at all. For practical reasons, you have to buy a new tire, you have to go through the fun of putting the new tire on. I just do not get it, please explain. Thank you, Yama Mama Its all about the sounds, the power , the smells, the horsepower and the testosterone. ARGHHH ARRGGHHH ARGGHH ARGGHH!!!!! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93 venture Posted January 3, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 3, 2009 I dont get it either ,But i sure do like it. :bikersmilie::bikersmilie::bikersmilie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 3, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 3, 2009 Proves 1st Gens can still kick Butt??? I don't know but I got 5600 miles out of a new Avon on rear!! That is the best I've ever gotten. Most of them about 3500 and they are toast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted January 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted January 3, 2009 never did understand that. i kind of like to be moving forward when the tire smokes. like for a quarter mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted January 3, 2009 Share #7 Posted January 3, 2009 Its all about the sounds, the power , the smells, the horsepower and the testosterone. ARGHHH ARRGGHHH ARGGHH ARGGHH!!!!! Brian What He Said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted January 3, 2009 Share #8 Posted January 3, 2009 I was going to ask that same question Mammie,,, oh wait,, mine wasnt about holeshots/burnouts - mine was about dolls.. I watched a News Show last night and they had some women (not spring chickens either) on there who spend thousands of dollars on these little "look like real" dollies.. They are sooo attatched to these little pieces of plastic that they take them everywhere with them and treat them just like a real child.. The real answer to your question and mine is - we do it cause it makes us who we are and it gets other folks to look at us ,, we are human beeners that need to be recognized once in a while.. All right guys,,, all together now,, let 'er riiiiiiiiiiiiiiipp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted January 3, 2009 Share #9 Posted January 3, 2009 Its all about the sounds, the power , the smells, the horsepower and the testosterone. ARGHHH ARRGGHHH ARGGHH ARGGHH!!!!! Brian I wish I had the guts to do a burnout, but I'm afraid to try it. I wouldn't do it until the tire was already shot and needed replaced anyway though. They wear out too quickly as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG TOM Posted January 3, 2009 Share #10 Posted January 3, 2009 I would never do that...:whistling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick97spirit Posted January 3, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 3, 2009 I was going to ask that same question Mammie,,, oh wait,, mine wasnt about holeshots/burnouts - mine was about dolls.. I watched a News Show last night and they had some women (not spring chickens either) on there who spend thousands of dollars on these little "look like real" dollies.. They are sooo attatched to these little pieces of plastic that they take them everywhere with them and treat them just like a real child.. The real answer to your question and mine is - we do it cause it makes us who we are and it gets other folks to look at us ,, we are human beeners that need to be recognized once in a while.. All right guys,,, all together now,, let 'er riiiiiiiiiiiiiiipp I saw that show last night too. Freaky!! Then there were the women who were still b-feeding their kids at 8 & 9 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted January 3, 2009 Share #12 Posted January 3, 2009 I wish I had the guts to do a burnout, but I'm afraid to try it. I wouldn't do it until the tire was already shot and needed replaced anyway though. They wear out too quickly as it is. any more burnouts on bikes are a thing of the past. on the crotch rockets the trick is to feather the clutch, and keep the front wheel as close to the ground as possible. in the old days burnouts were easy. these new tires are alot stickier and it's hard to break the tire loose with out an extended swing arm. some of the bikes at the maxton mile can,t hit the nitros till they get over 150 mph cuz of wheel spin. now that would tighten a guy up. :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted January 3, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2009 Its because the guy has no balls and has to rely on the bike.... There,..... I said it......... :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazyduzzit Posted January 3, 2009 Share #14 Posted January 3, 2009 what is the big deal about the " burn out" where you blow up your rear tire. I'm glad you asked. I wonder about that too. Nothing stinks worse than burning rubber, and I try to get every last bit of wear out of my tires. When I was young I used to love to jump bikes and ride wheelies, but both of those things take a little bit of skill, unlike melting a tire. I'll keep watching this thread to see if anyone can shed some light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted January 3, 2009 Share #15 Posted January 3, 2009 any more burnouts on bikes are a thing of the past. on the crotch rockets the trick is to feather the clutch, and keep the front wheel as close to the ground as possible. in the old days burnouts were easy. these new tires are alot stickier and it's hard to break the tire loose with out an extended swing arm. some of the bikes at the maxton mile can,t hit the nitros till they get over 150 mph cuz of wheel spin. now that would tighten a guy up. :cool10: I'd be afraid that the tire wouldn't break loose, but stay hooked up and instead pull a huge wheelie, which I am also afraid to try. Maybe on a smaller bike it wouldn't be so hair raising. But let an 800 lb. bike get out of shape and you have a problem. Did you see the video I put up here elsewhere with a 2009 VMX doing burnouts and wheelies? It looked pretty effortless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted January 3, 2009 Share #16 Posted January 3, 2009 Its a Man-thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted January 3, 2009 Share #17 Posted January 3, 2009 Well, I did one on my XS when I was going to replace the rear tire anyway. I didn't get much of a kick out of it, and my wife asked the same exact question: Why? All I could say was "just cause I wanted to." There are burn out competitions at some of the rallies, around here, and they are just for fun. I guess just to show your stuff. Speaking of showing your stuff, as I understand it, last year's burnout winner at Sturgis was showing her stuff, as she did it topless. I am a man, and the thought of melted rubber landing on my nipples gives me the heebie jeebies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightventure Posted January 4, 2009 Share #18 Posted January 4, 2009 I don't understand it either. I don't believe in abusing equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper4 Posted January 4, 2009 Share #19 Posted January 4, 2009 It is just a guy thing love the sound of power and the smell of burnt rubber i don't do it on my rode bike but on the drag bike look out . Love the burn out box gets the inner moter reved up ready for the 1/4 Mile. Got Goose bumps just thinking of it !!!!!:bikersmilie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEER30 Posted January 4, 2009 Share #20 Posted January 4, 2009 Why we do burnouts ? Hum .....is it the same reason why women open their mouths ? Because we can , that could be the answer ! BEER30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted January 4, 2009 Share #21 Posted January 4, 2009 I don't understand it either. I don't believe in abusing equipment. What he said. Personally I think it is a stupid thing to do. Abuses the bike and Al Gore does not like it. Neither do I. Must be other more sane things to do to show ones manlyhood. But - thats just how I feel about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted January 4, 2009 Share #22 Posted January 4, 2009 Its a Man-thing... Yep... that's exactly what it is and no matter how thorough the explanation, a woman still wouldn't "get it". Having said that, there's a whole lot more about women that us guys just don't "get" and never will.... :witch_brew: Ain't life grand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted January 4, 2009 Share #23 Posted January 4, 2009 To put it very simple..... its the woman's fault, because we're showing off for some woman..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted January 4, 2009 Share #24 Posted January 4, 2009 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_HTWEOYOPI]YouTube - Yamaha[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted January 4, 2009 Share #25 Posted January 4, 2009 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQoZUDwyvVM]YouTube - Yamaha Cruiser "Robbie Bolger"[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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