Grin Factor..

[Eddie Hitler]

That elusive grin factor. We all know it. First time on a powerful bike, for example. But after awhile, it gets a bit stale. The power becomes normal, and we don't grin. I haven't been smiling for ages, anyway.

Until today (cue smoke and eery mechanical noises).. as I exited a junction, I accelerated hard and I heard that classic TT sound reverberate around me, my engine screaming within my loins and an induction noise so awesome it would make a badger cum uncontrollably. I couldn't stop grinning for 5 minutes and patted my bike, stroking it erotically showing my great affection towards it.

So I ask you, dear reader, when was your most recent grin?

[recman]

Mine was this evening when I was putting on my gear for the ride home from work.
There's just something about a freshly washed hi-viz vest that gives me a full-on chubby.

[TheSmiler]

Haven't had a grin moment in a long time however that will all change soon
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CB125>CG125>GN125>ER5>K100RS>R1100RS>K100RS
A2 completed 23/07/15 Ready for the Golden Crisp Packet

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

New tyres last week - this set of bends on the way back from picking the bike up, tipped the bike into 'em and just kept leaning further and further over. Haha - eh, t'was much fun. Not used to that amount of traction after such aged rubber.
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"Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent."

Mobylette Type 50 ---> Raleigh Grifter ---> Neval Minsk 125

[CarlosCBR]

Came steaming around an uphill left hand bend which levels out at the top where there is a slight left kink and a bumb, hit it about 80, front goes light then maybe a couple inches of air under the front.

Proper TT rider now y0!
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[C1REX]

I have a grin factor when I ride with mates. Much less when riding alone.
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[TheSmiler]

[Acemastr]

Took the baffle out again last night, not been feeling it particularly well for the past few days, fluffing up corners and just not getting it right, but this morning's ride to work was fantastic, no worry about grip, sounded ridiculously gorgeous and loved it.

Another one is putting your head below your screen so you can't hear any wind noise and hitting 14k rpm then a clutchless upshift, it's proper race bike sound on an IL4, everyone should try this
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2017 KTM 350 XC-F - 2014 Yamaha R6 - 2005 Yamaha YZ125
2016 Toyota Tacoma Limited

[Acemastr]

[Speed]

Bike sailed through it's mot last Saturday so had a grin on the way back

[bunglebubs]

A few weeks back when I was giving it some beans along the mountain section of the TT
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899 Panigale, K7 GSXR 750

[Mario_Kempes]

[garth]

Last time I was properly grinning was out on the pitbike sm round a go kart track a few weeks back, being able to properly push the limits of grip without fear of killing myself, or going to quickly. I did end up crashing, but was having some really good front and rear end slides which I held before that!

Riding on the road I don't think I ever get that much enjoyment. Maybe I'm dead inside.

[TheSmiler]

[Sako]

On Saturday, out for a proper thrash, came round one of my favourite sweepers, really leant over winding in the throttle hard watching for my exit before pinning it wide open...back end decides to take a slip and squirm before digging in and catapulting me into the straight like a boss...best. feeling. ever.

[phillyctr]

Going past a nissan gtr on the back wheel at 120 made me smile,and being chased by an unmarked police audi made me smile.

[jjdugen]

Much as I denigrate them, riding nose to tail with a Firestorm over Belmont, his open pipes an audio overload. He knew his stuff so I could trust his judgement, very little traffic, no sign of Plod. Ten miles of fast and safe riding. I salute him for giving me one of those sublime moments in life.
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The CBR900RR has been sold. Aprilia Falco worms its way into my heart.
Try Soi 23 on Amazon for a good read.... Self promotion? Moi?

[Musketeer]

I hopefully will have grin on my face when wild camping in Scotland. The bike is ready, so am I.

The power or speed of the bike is not what makes me happy... It's the roads.
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[RhynoCZ]

I got it anytime I've got to fix something on my bike and I'm successful. On the road, I'm so calm and focused at the time, that there's no way anything could make me happy or angry. I just fly on the edge, pushing it to the limit and even my heart beat slows down, how calm I am, but still razor sharp focused.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[reed]

Usually when I'm doing stupid stuff and riding like a cunt with friends, so most of the time.
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Generic XOR 50, Gilera SMT 50, GSXR 400 GK73A, Ducati Monster 600, Honda Hornet 600.
Sold. Stolen. Written off. Sold. Current.

[Hetzer]

At a party on sat night when Mandy kicked in.
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"There's the horizon! Ride hard, ride fast and cut down all who stand in your way!"

[N cee thirty]

[dodsi]

[P.]

Monkey bike gives me massive smiles given the slow speeds.

[bikertomm]

Photo doesn't do it justice but still.. this dip is pure win on a bike

https://i1145.photobucket.com/albums/o520/bikerrtomm/IMG_20130527_200915_zpsafce9151.jpg
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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!