December 18th, 2010, 09:58 PM | #1 |
seeking twisties
Name: Bill
Location: Houston, TX
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199
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Any "motorcycle" new year's resolutions?
I know it's a little early to be thniking about it, but it's on my mind now. I plan to RIDE MORE. Ride to work more. More bike road trips. I haven't been on Route 66 on a bike in 5 years. And the only time I've been on the Talimena Scenic Drive on 2 wheels is back in '97 on my Bandit 600. I've been riding since 1993, and the farthest I've been on a motorcycle is Springfield, MO(the '97 trip). When I go to the Dragon next year that will be a HUGE addition to my motorcycle adventures list. So far I've been in 7 states on 2 wheels, but the Dragon trip will shatter that. And another resolution is to be tighter with money-so I can afford to go on these trips. In 2011, I want to go to the Dragon, NW Arkansas or the "3 sisters"(3 twisty farm-market roads in west TX), and either Route 66 or the Talimena Scenic Drive. And change my own tires to save $$$. I ordered a front for the 650r and found some balance weights on EBay. Just need a balancer, front stand, and a few other items to have my own tire changing station. Normally I ride about 5,000 miles a year, but for '11 the goal is 10,000.
Do you have any bike resolutions for 2011?
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December 19th, 2010, 07:30 AM | #2 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Rick
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much.
MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14
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New Years motorcycle resolutions:
1) Explore the Texas roads 2) Group rides with Houston & Dallas area riders 3) do some track days |
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December 19th, 2010, 10:06 AM | #3 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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Not crash
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December 19th, 2010, 05:46 PM | #4 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.
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lol Also get over the whole lowside thing, cause I'm still not over it lol
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December 22nd, 2010, 10:12 AM | #5 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
MOTM - Feb '12
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1. ATGATT, especially my weakness -- leg armor on commute to work.
2. See the folks turning left in front of me, running stop signs, and generally being idiots, with sufficient time not to put my bike down or wet myself (again). 3. Learn how to change directions like a frightened politician. Probably involves the courage for more lean in corners, and -- unlike the turning politician -- better focus on the distant road instead of the immediate problem. |
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December 22nd, 2010, 10:30 AM | #6 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Paulette
Location: .
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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develope enough courage to hit the freeways
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December 22nd, 2010, 11:04 AM | #7 |
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Name: rock
Location: greenville, south carolina
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.
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group nude ride
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December 22nd, 2010, 11:29 AM | #8 |
Professional belly dancer
Name: James
Location: Toronto
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.
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December 22nd, 2010, 12:01 PM | #9 |
Ninja Dog
Name: Brady
Location: Sunset, UT
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186
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1. Take my MSF class.
2. Ride lots to build my confidence when riding. 3. Work on my turns and cornering. 4. Be able to drive comfortably in traffic on main roadways. 5. To NOT bring shame and dishonor to my famiry!
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December 22nd, 2010, 04:47 PM | #10 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Rose
Location: San Diego
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650
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Building better confidence on my highway riding and in general. Ride MORE!!
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December 22nd, 2010, 05:20 PM | #11 |
Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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put another 12-15k miles on the bike like i did this year (first year riding....ever)
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December 22nd, 2010, 05:34 PM | #12 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.
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That is quite the feat, I am at almost 6k in 7months. I'd probably have more if it wasn't so cold, riding the bike is fun!
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December 22nd, 2010, 06:39 PM | #13 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Kevin
Location: Tampa
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230
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To ride more! I only rode 700 miles since July.
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Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R |
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December 22nd, 2010, 07:08 PM | #14 |
Ninjette CPT
Name: Vince
Location: jacksonville, fl
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.
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December 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM | #15 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Alex
Location: Belfast, ME
Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Take a Refresher MSF Course
Ride when I'm not riding my bicycles Wave at everybody, Kawas in particular, now that I have one of those Sport Touring Bikes Escalate my war on cancer(It tried to make a comeback-surgery 1/14/11) Continue to run our soup kitchen and feed more and more people Continue to raise funds to make the above happen (We are feeding 60+ people a day, five days a week)
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Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550 |
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December 23rd, 2010, 11:25 AM | #16 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brenda
Location: Ft Lauderdale
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250ex Posts: 38
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To just keep riding and keep improving my skills. Hope to make it to bike week in Daytona and in Myrtle Beach this year on the bike, not with it in tow...
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December 30th, 2010, 04:01 AM | #17 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Karl
Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe!
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357
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loose a few more pounds, mega power-to-weight benefits in doing that, i reckon about 14 should do it.
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December 30th, 2010, 08:14 AM | #19 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Ben
Location: Ottawa
Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132
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Replace my written of Ninja with dedicated track bike.
Keep up with the red group
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December 30th, 2010, 09:13 PM | #20 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Kevin
Location: Athens
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1981 Honda Cx500 Custom, 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 289
Blog Entries: 1
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Dude, you REALLY dont want to see me naked...especially on bike.
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December 30th, 2010, 09:48 PM | #21 |
CVMA/AFM #72
Name: Tiffani
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.
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Stop being such a pussy and get my lap times somewhere near at least a novice level race pace, take a dirtbike airborn, manage at least one senselessly long trip (Preferably to a state I've not yet been too- there are 47 of those, so it shouldn't be too hard), and, of course, as we all aspire to do every year:
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December 31st, 2010, 10:54 AM | #22 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: John
Location: Atlanta
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333
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Stay within my racing/track day budget.
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December 31st, 2010, 11:02 AM | #23 |
CVMA/AFM #72
Name: Tiffani
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.
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December 31st, 2010, 11:07 AM | #24 |
ninjette.org member
Name: dave
Location: minneapolis
Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ex 250 ninja and 2012 Metallic troll snot green,3)Honda GL1000,XR400R,Suzuki Dr200 Posts: 43
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Mount a touring trunk to my spare passenger seat. Finish regearing for high MPG (15-42). Enjoyed 80 MPG on a Suzuki DR200 but had trouble with highway speeds. Know the Ninja 250 will go faster , just have to pump up the MPG. Also , need to finish diesel motorcycle project.
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December 31st, 2010, 11:33 AM | #25 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: addy126
Location: Tx
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.
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Attend more group rides than this year.
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December 31st, 2010, 12:27 PM | #26 |
ninjette.org sage
Name: Cab
Location: Miami Beach
Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697
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Definitely get back on track. Next one is in Feb.
Transform the Ninjette into proper dedicated track bike Finally (hopefully) if business improves, get a Duc Monster 696. Of course it will need proper clip ons and rear sets to make it more sporty! |
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January 1st, 2011, 08:54 AM | #27 |
Mr. 988
Name: Jeff
Location: Sandy, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot.
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1. More touring. Maybe a endurance ride with http://www.utah1088.com/
2. California Superbike School or something similar.
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January 2nd, 2011, 11:51 AM | #28 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Mikel
Location: Valley of the Sun
Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287
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I D E MORE Get the Duc finished so I can do some Father/Son rides that don't require him to be Passenger...I scare the hell out of him.
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