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TheJazBand
May 9th, 2011, 09:40 AM
anybody in the philadelphia, PA area want to ride?

"A"
June 2nd, 2011, 04:33 PM
Trying to keep a thread for local area STAT rides.

Anyone in the Philly metro area playing hookie tomorrow?

Suppose to be great weather for outdoor activity.. :thumbup:

banhbaoo
June 2nd, 2011, 07:31 PM
wish i have a bike to ride with you :[

"A"
June 3rd, 2011, 04:23 PM
Meeting 7:30 AM tomorrow (Saturday) morning at WaWa along Rt. 422 to ride up to Starlite Diner to do the CSBA ride, riding up to Hawk's Nest.

Route to Starlite Diner (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Linfield+Rd%2FLinfield+Trappe+Rd&daddr=40.2910111,-75.5186222+to:40.31336,-75.49583+to:40.4485169,-75.5221981+to:233+North+Route+100,+Allentown,+PA+18106-9367+(Starlite+Diner+%26+Lounge)&geocode=FRelZQIdFEJ_-w%3BFcPKZgIdYq1_-ynR6-Uvr5zGiTGImRoqP9nlTw%3BFRAiZwIdagaA-ylDPt1A75zGiTFSUbW9_JTN2w%3BFQQyaQIdap9_-ymTsd1z_iXEiTET_H3FLYGh8g%3BFScmawIdSB1--yHmnIk4uhaetSl7rh5mhjHEiTGCB_HIHY00Dw&hl=en&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=15&via=1,2,3&sll=40.2148,-75.547786&sspn=0.023858,0.029612&ie=UTF8&z=15)

Shaol1n Monk
June 17th, 2011, 10:29 AM
Calling all Philly and Tri State area riders!
I wanna start a Philly Ninja group here on the site and also organize some rides.

Looking for riders and suggested routes. I hear Valley Forge has some nice twisties.

Who's comin' with me???

Shaol1n Monk
June 17th, 2011, 11:07 AM
ok folks, here's the group:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=15

jstrain
June 21st, 2011, 06:33 AM
Joined :D

"A"
June 21st, 2011, 06:43 PM
When is going to be our first group ride?

Lincoln Drive safe to ride yet?

BTW, Two-Wheel-Tuesdays (http://www.philadelphiariders.com/events.html) is going on at the Abbaye (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Abbaye/51059792141) right now.

Shaol1n Monk
June 21st, 2011, 07:32 PM
i'll haveto check out the Abbaye next tuesday!

we need to recruit a few more members t the group and hit the road soon!
idk about lincoln drive, will have to look into it.
lemme know if anyone else has any info

-jae

jstrain
June 22nd, 2011, 04:32 AM
What was wrong with Lincoln?

"A"
June 22nd, 2011, 05:15 AM
Constructions and detours around the area, not to mention the cheese grader surface the last time I rode there.. some kid on a GX'er 750 went down.. normal pavement would have cause less skin loss..

"A"
June 24th, 2011, 12:08 PM
Weds. June 29th is Morgantown DQ Bike Night (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=71608)

I'm likely to ride out on backroads for for an entertaining ride.

jstrain
June 24th, 2011, 01:34 PM
Where are you leaving from?

zilaniz
June 24th, 2011, 02:12 PM
Anyone going to the Skippack bike show this Saturday?

http://skippackbikeshow.weebly.com/

"A"
June 24th, 2011, 02:41 PM
Where are you leaving from?

Starting just off of Rt. 422 @ Limerick exit:

Option 1 (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Linfield+Rd%2FLinfield+Trappe+Rd&daddr=40.22662,-75.54534+to:40.2386868,-75.5939702+to:40.2353363,-75.6222639+to:40.22804,-75.65537+to:40.21455,-75.68672+to:40.2056,-75.73445+to:40.1881962,-75.7725121+to:40.18366,-75.80678+to:40.16552,-75.8509+to:Crossings+Blvd,+Caernarvon,+PA+19520&hl=en&ll=40.16838,-75.72464&spn=0.377259,0.413361&sll=40.180841,-75.83725&sspn=0.094298,0.10334&geocode=FSSlZQIdvkF_-w%3BFTzPZQIdBEV_-ymhD1PURoXGiTEALrlBiy7mYA%3BFV7-ZQIdDod--ymj6pz5voXGiTGedrjByWZJ5g%3BFUjxZQIdiRh--ylVx2VrCobGiTEgG7cEX-Ufnw%3BFcjUZQIdNpd9-ykNPUr6JYbGiTE1MES1mAr5Kg%3BFRagZQIdwBx9-ynRrkm0bYjGiTE6OUAVRVbDzA%3BFSB9ZQIdTmJ8-ylhuqGnk2LGiTHf6DorXZy7Lw%3BFSQ5ZQIdoM17-ynRycz3r2PGiTHaVVoKqPYsaQ%3BFWwnZQIdxEd7-ylZvQ-KimPGiTFiBxlwIOueRw%3BFZDgZAIdbJt6-ymxuc_eKmTGiTECeiRvt7K7tw%3BFcaxZAIdVoJ6-ylzK0WPY2bGiTHbKE3I8c9JPA&mra=dpe&mrsp=9&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9&z=11): little more scenic, small single lane backroads.

Option 2 (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Linfield+Rd%2FLinfield+Trappe+Rd&daddr=40.22662,-75.54534+to:40.18911,-75.59385+to:40.17191,-75.60517+to:40.16234,-75.612487+to:40.1346341,-75.6362143+to:40.139335,-75.6476632+to:40.134534,-75.696417+to:40.1510673,-75.7143035+to:40.14729,-75.76867+to:Crossings+Blvd,+Caernarvon,+PA+19520&hl=en&ll=40.131641,-75.701981&spn=0.377463,0.413361&sll=40.142271,-75.741978&sspn=0.094351,0.10334&geocode=FSSlZQIdvkF_-w%3BFTzPZQIdBEV_-ymhD1PURoXGiTEALrlBiy7mYA%3BFbY8ZQIdhod--ynbdPqYFo_GiTHXzAfS4K9FNA%3BFYb5ZAIdTlt--ykB_iFs2Y7GiTEBlLNv38RbAw%3BFSTUZAIduT5--ym9EbXSzo7GiTFR4GMVmW96eQ%3BFepnZAIdCuJ9-ykftLJ75IvGiTEEFKOwZFwoCg%3BFUd6ZAIdUbV9-yl1w1_33ovGiTEaTNYn6V4J5w%3BFYZnZAId3_Z8-ymT6HnMForGiTGN1bdEkVXjAw%3BFRuoZAIdAbF8-ymvfMFzAGLGiTHHZcZoKRIOkg%3BFVqZZAIdotx7-ymDcglvemHGiTGJieFo2DCY5g%3BFcaxZAIdVoJ6-ylzK0WPY2bGiTHbKE3I8c9JPA&mra=dvme&mrsp=8&sz=13&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9&z=11): more twisty, may have some gravel sections.

Anyone going to the Skippack bike show this Saturday?

http://skippackbikeshow.weebly.com/

AFAIK, that a significant percentage of HD cruiser attendance, besides, I've gotta study for finals next week.

bettysmith
June 24th, 2011, 11:55 PM
Might have to check that bike night out. Haven't ever been, but I live just off of the Oaks exit.

ZerO
June 25th, 2011, 01:30 AM
lincoln drive is THEE WORST!!

it is notorious for auto accidents anytime the weather was bad. i avoid that roadway at all cost, even when driving. and im actually for twisty roadways, too.

a nice stretch of road to ride is route 113 (from around the collegeville/phoenixville area to perkasie/lake nockamixon). a bunch of sweeping curves, nothing too wild, and great scenery.

jstrain
June 25th, 2011, 02:28 AM
BS, the Limerick exit is just past oaks, no?

A, what time are you planning on hitting the road? I can probably meet you.

"A"
June 25th, 2011, 07:22 AM
A, what time are you planning on hitting the road? I can probably meet you.

DQ Bike Nite is from 5 PM to 9 PM... I'm thinking of leaving Limerick Exit WaWa around 5 PM.

bettysmith
June 25th, 2011, 04:22 PM
BS, the Limerick exit is just past oaks, no?

A, what time are you planning on hitting the road? I can probably meet you.

Yeah it's only a few exits after I do believe.

"A"
June 26th, 2011, 05:36 AM
Glenside Bike Nite (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/mcy/2462809722.html)

The organizers are trying to make this a nice bike event similar to
Lansdale Bike night.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/5871693582_efbf174005_b.jpg

jstrain
June 27th, 2011, 04:17 AM
I'll shoot to get there, but not sure I can get there by 5.

"A"
June 27th, 2011, 12:31 PM
I'll shoot to get there, but not sure I can get there by 5.

How 'bout 5:30 to 6 PM

jstrain
June 28th, 2011, 05:29 AM
That would work better for me, but don't change your plans just on my account. I'm gonna try to make it, but it just depends on how work goes tomorrow :laugh:

stinknugget
June 28th, 2011, 09:30 AM
I ride whenever. Let me know where to be and ill be there.

I love the river run. 32n along the Delaware is awesome. I live in NE by the airport.

stinknugget
June 30th, 2011, 03:25 PM
No one?

banhbaoo
July 5th, 2011, 09:18 PM
anyone want to meet up one day and grad cheesesteaks at tony lukes in south philly? would love to get a lil meet and greet with the tristate ninjettes :D

Shaol1n Monk
July 5th, 2011, 09:42 PM
anyone want to meet up one day and grad cheesesteaks at tony lukes in south philly? would love to get a lil meet and greet with the tristate ninjettes :D

sounds like a good idea! all tri staters join this group:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=15

and we can figure on a day/time and post there:thumbup:

jstrain
July 6th, 2011, 05:32 AM
Love the cheesesteak idea :D Short notice, but I could do tonight or tomorrow night. Might be able to squeeze this Friday night in if my gf is working late.

After that, I'm pretty tied up with church and weekend trips until the 18th

Shaol1n Monk
July 6th, 2011, 10:57 AM
Love the cheesesteak idea :D Short notice, but I could do tonight or tomorrow night. Might be able to squeeze this Friday night in if my gf is working late.

After that, I'm pretty tied up with church and weekend trips until the 18th

im showing a bike for sale tonite and i work the next 3 nites after that.
what time tonite u thinking? if its after 8 i may be able to make it

jstrain
July 6th, 2011, 11:34 AM
I have my daughter with me during the week this month, so 8 is a bit late (she usually plays at my parents house because all her friends live around there). Earlier is generally better.

I could also do this Sunday afternoon. What bike are you selling?

Shaol1n Monk
July 6th, 2011, 12:49 PM
I have my daughter with me during the week this month, so 8 is a bit late (she usually plays at my parents house because all her friends live around there). Earlier is generally better.

I could also do this Sunday afternoon. What bike are you selling?

i think im free for sunday afternoon.

my buddy (the guy in pic w me on my profile) bought a 1979 KZ650C to learn on last month, now a friend of my dads has a 02 ninja 250 for sale and hes buying that so the old KZ is going. hes working tonite so im showing the bike to a guy from levittown.

its an old beast, not much to look at but runs pretty good when its warmed up. was perfect for him to learn on.

stinknugget
July 6th, 2011, 09:48 PM
Lets shoot for Friday. Time?...Anyone want to ride before or after? Route ideas?

Tony lukes cheese steaks are ok at best...The roast pork or roast beef italian is sex on a roll!:)

stinknugget
July 6th, 2011, 09:48 PM
I can definetly do Sunday. Anyone want to do the river run?

zilaniz
July 7th, 2011, 08:38 AM
I am down for a weekend ride, send me a PM. I know some pretty nice roads around me we could run, I've never done the river run but always wanted to so I'm down for that as well.

stinknugget
July 7th, 2011, 10:47 AM
Ok, I will be out joy riding friday late afternoon until whenever.


SUNDAY will be the river run. I think the easiest place for people to meet would be in morrisville. Maybe someone could do that google maps thing and post a picture of the route. Or, maybe ill go do that now.

jstrain
July 7th, 2011, 10:56 AM
What time are you thinking for Sunday?

jstrain
July 7th, 2011, 10:58 AM
I'd like to shoot for Friday night. I think my gf will be working till at least 7, so let me know timeframes for whoever is looking to do the cheesesteak thing.

Shaol1n Monk
July 7th, 2011, 11:00 AM
yea lemme know details for sunday too. i have a meeting at 1pm, dont know how long its gonna take but its in center city. maybe i can catch up w you guys depending on time

zilaniz
July 7th, 2011, 11:27 AM
I'm not familliar with the morrisville area at all, but I assume there is a super wawa around that area we could meet up at

stinknugget
July 7th, 2011, 11:30 AM
Where is everyone at so we can get an idea of a centralized location to meet up at.

Friday ill be around just text me.

Sunday lets shoot for 3 or 4ish? I have some stuff to do in the morning.

Ill pm you all my number. I think it would be alot easier to coordinate by text plus it would be useful for those "spur of the moment" rides.

jstrain
July 7th, 2011, 11:32 AM
I'm south Of the city in Media. Couple exits up the blue rt from 95.

stinknugget
July 7th, 2011, 11:46 AM
Ok, i generally consider this parking lot the starting point for the river run. It's a seven eleven and a bunch of other places. The address is:

1 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Morrisville, PA 19067

From here its a quick jump onto 32 to start the river run. The short run is until where 32 meets 611. There is a diner there that makes for a sweet rest stop.
Then its either take 611 home or hop back on 32 and go south (i usually do the latter for the short runs) the longer runs continue past the water gap and really chap the ass. :)

zilaniz
July 7th, 2011, 12:06 PM
I'm from the Lansdale if anyone knows where that is

Shaol1n Monk
July 7th, 2011, 12:10 PM
i bounce between drexel hill and south philly usually. on sunday i will be in center city. will check out starting point and see what i can do. my meeting is w a big time stunt coordinator out of NY so i dont wanna rush that... i really need the work.:D

"A"
July 7th, 2011, 12:11 PM
I avoid 'River Run' on Friday afternoon/evenings.. weekends are even worse, traffic on Rt. 32 gets pretty bad since it's mostly single lane. I usually do my 'River Runs' before 8 AM on weekends.

jstrain
July 7th, 2011, 12:22 PM
I know where lansdale is.

Morrisville may be a bit far for me :laugh:

stinknugget
July 7th, 2011, 12:53 PM
Monk, Will you have your bike with you? If so, it's about a half hour up 95. If you want to be down text me when you think the meetings over and ill meet up with you on your way up. Im like two minutes from the woodhaven entrance/exit to 95. Actually if you get off at woodhaven we can take rt1 up to morrisville.


An alternative could be to ride somewhere south of the city. Two of you guys are already down there and im not sure where Lansdale is.

stinknugget
July 7th, 2011, 12:56 PM
I avoid 'River Run' on Friday afternoon/evenings.. weekends are even worse, traffic on Rt. 32 gets pretty bad since it's mostly single lane. I usually do my 'River Runs' before 8 AM on weekends.

Completely forgot about the traffic. It does get pretty bad. I have been riding it during the week for god knows how long.

Any suggestions?

banhbaoo
July 7th, 2011, 08:36 PM
I'm from the Lansdale if anyone knows where that is

nice im actually from souderton but living int north philly for the past few years now

stinknugget
July 8th, 2011, 01:48 PM
Considering the weather I don't think I'll be riding this evening. I just got word that my gf will be going down the shore for the weekend so my Saturday and Sunday are now open. I plan to ride tomorrow, haven't decided where yet but if anyone wants to meet up just shoot me a time and place.

As for Sunday, it appears too many people live south so let's get something going south of the city. I ride till my ass falls off so distance doesnt mean anything for me. I am currently planning and saving up to ride cross country before I buy a new bike. I am already excited to say I did it on a 250. Not that that's relevant but I have some time to kill since I'm sitting on the john. :)

kkim
July 8th, 2011, 01:54 PM
Not that that's relevant but I have some time to kill since I'm sitting on the john. :)

TMI, but appropriate, considering your user name. :D

jstrain
July 8th, 2011, 01:57 PM
Probably a good call on this afternoon. It was a mess here for awhile. Not sure if we're getting more tonight.

Let me know what the Sunday plan is. I'll shoot to meet up if I can.

zilaniz
July 8th, 2011, 02:05 PM
I know some very nice routes around my area ish

stinknugget
July 8th, 2011, 04:10 PM
I say we wing it. Lets pick a spot mutually agreeable to everyone and same with a time and well take it from there. My only plans for this weekened are riding. i pmed everyone here with my number so shoot me a text if you guys figure out something and i dont respond on here.

"A"
July 9th, 2011, 09:11 AM
Philadelphia Riders (http://philadelphiariders.com/) are meeting in New Hope tomorrow morning to have breakfast and riding up north:

Hey everyone,

For the second Sunday ride this month, I built a new route that starts in New
Hope and heads up to Lake Wallenpaupack. The roads up near our destination are
a lot of fun. At the end of the route is a unique establishment called The
Hotel that has good food and beverage. I have a variation of the trip up ready
for our return.

I will be going to breakfast at Bitter Bobs at the beginning of the route.
Please feel free to join me if you would like at 9am, the link is below.
Remember that New Hope is known for its discrimination against motorcyclists so
plan accordingly... Do the speed limit. Park between the lines. Get your
paperwork up to date. And put your stock exhaust back on!

If you would like to eat at Honey's and still get in on this route, it is no
problem. Plan on leaving Honey's by 9:15 and getting to Bitter Bobs before
10am.

Bitter Bobs
110 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-0262

The Hotel
931 Main Street
Newfoundland, PA 18445-5212
(570) 676-8646

To see the route, just click on the following:

http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/share/415466

stinknugget
July 9th, 2011, 01:47 PM
Im heading out to ride now. Going to a few friends houses and the wherever. If you got my number let me know where your at. Of not post it on here and I'll check here about 7ish or so.

stinknugget
July 11th, 2011, 08:19 AM
I'll be riding tonight after 5 till whenever.

banhbaoo
July 12th, 2011, 12:23 AM
are any of you guys heading to Media, PA this weekend for the kawi demo day? it's the 16th-17th

Shaol1n Monk
July 12th, 2011, 12:45 AM
are any of you guys heading to Media, PA this weekend for the kawi demo day? it's the 16th-17th

i am gonna stop out at the kawi demo prob on saturday. my sundays i will be at stunt training from noon to three from now on. will be bringing my bike so after 3 will be free to ride every sunday except maybe this one, they have me on the schedule to work at 4 but told them its my last sunday i can work.

the kawi demo is at the granite run mall right? what time does it start? there are some cool roads out that way for riding so if peeps are going lets all exchange #s and try to meet up!

banhbaoo
July 12th, 2011, 01:01 AM
Ticket to Ride - Media, Pennsylvania July 16-17, 2011
Granite Run Mall
1067 W. Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063
South Side - Rt 1 Entrance

not sure about the time, but I saw it said 8am before.

yea we all should exchange numbers and just shoot the group a text if people want to meet up for a ride in philly or something. I'll PM you my number Jae

Shaol1n Monk
July 12th, 2011, 01:14 AM
got it bao, i prob wont be there at 8am as i work security the night before till 230 or 3 am, but i'll try to get there around noon.

etiainen
July 12th, 2011, 04:11 AM
My friend and I were actually planning on going to the demo day too...has anyone gone to one of these before? What are they like?

jstrain
July 12th, 2011, 05:22 AM
D'oh!!! I'm heading out of town this weekend :( I'm only about 5 minutes from the Granite Run Mall.

What day / time are you planning on? I'll be in DC for the weekend, but coming home Sunday morning.

Any idea what time the demos finish on Sunday?

banhbaoo
July 12th, 2011, 10:50 AM
Ticket To Ride events allow you to experience the pure enjoyment that only a Kawasaki can provide. Sign up starts at 8 am and rides start at 9 am and end at 5pm. First come, first served. Rides are strictly available while supplies last. Online signup does not necessarily guarantee you a ride. Please arrive early.


hopefully spots would clear up during the afternoon :\

banhbaoo
July 12th, 2011, 10:52 AM
the next closest event would be in livingston, nj if you can't make it to the one this weekend

http://tickettoride.kawasaki.com/Events/

Ticket To Ride New York
7/30/2011 - 7/31/2011
Livingston Mall
112 Eisenhower Pkwy / Eisenhower Pkwy -North Lot
Livingston, NJ 07039

banhbaoo
July 13th, 2011, 07:40 PM
just throwing this idea out there.. anyone want to meet up in front of the art museum this friday and go out for a run? I'm thinking maybe around 7pm

Shaol1n Monk
July 13th, 2011, 08:54 PM
i would but im working friday nite

"A"
July 14th, 2011, 08:11 AM
I'd do it at 7 AM on weekends just to avoid the traffic.. riding in traffic sucks.

greatwhiteninja
July 16th, 2011, 10:17 PM
Is be down for a ride if it isn't to far. I'm in Newark Delaware.. about 30-40mins from philly .

jstrain
July 19th, 2011, 05:33 AM
There are some nice roads down by you Ed. I went to school at UDel and I spent more than a couple afternoons blowing off steam by driving around on 896 and other back roads.

How did the Kawi demo thing go? Did you guys meet up?

banhbaoo
July 19th, 2011, 02:42 PM
I woke up late and completely forgot about it :'(
might try again at the livingston mall at the end of the month

"A"
July 20th, 2011, 02:01 PM
Hooter's Bike Nite is tomorrow,
Thurs. JUL 21st. starting at 6:30PM.

240 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA

Shaol1n Monk
July 20th, 2011, 08:46 PM
Hooter's Bike Nite is tomorrow,
Thurs. JUL 21st. starting at 6:30PM.

240 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA

thats means rush hour driving :mad:
still might make it out for a beer ;)

"A"
July 21st, 2011, 07:42 AM
Pretty sure if you show up at 9 PM. there will still be lots of bikes there..

GoogleMap Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=N+19th+St&daddr=39.97405,-75.190803+to:40.0213922,-75.2171787+to:40.0224943,-75.2518889+to:40.077943,-75.363514+to:40.08918,-75.37986+to:240+N+Gulph+Rd,+King+of+Prussia,+PA+19406&hl=en&ll=40.037604,-75.29686&spn=0.38955,0.455933&sll=40.07354,-75.396681&sspn=0.048668,0.056992&geocode=FWKzYQIdW_yE-w%3BFaL0YQId7a2E-ykVQO_4r8fGiTHnz48KS0aeVw%3BFZCtYgId5kaE-ylFvEl0kbjGiTHm5oK8SVHrCg%3BFd6xYgIdUL-D-ykPZJLETb_GiTE6J2zKBdaCbg%3BFXeKYwIdRguC-yntbwyyl5XGiTGnxKblwRnQOQ%3BFVy2YwIdbMuB-ynXv2RNyJXGiTFEbeQaUcyBhw%3BFd2pYwId0ISB-yn_BMLASJTGiTEBSOcHcl1tTw&mra=dpe&mrsp=5&sz=14&via=1,2,3,4,5&z=11)

Take West River or Kelly Dr. to Manayunk, pick up Rt. 23 to Conchy, snake your way to K of P.

"A"
July 21st, 2011, 06:07 PM
I rode my Sherpa to pickup some free tires from another forum member this afternoon.. heat index 115 degrees.. Little Sherpa ran like a champ:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4825.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4827.jpg

K of P Hooters had quite a turn out for the Bike Nite:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4805.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4804.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4796.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4792.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4794.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4789.jpg

Even had not one, but two Ecomobiles showed up at the Bike Nite, along with my friend's BMW F800GS:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4786.jpg

I guess they are on their way up to Bloomsberg, PA for the BMWMOA Rally this weekend.

Shaol1n Monk
July 21st, 2011, 07:35 PM
nice! what cc is ur sherpa? do u off road with it?

i took a nap and then ran to ace before they closed to get some bolts to do my bar ends... which i installed tonite.

i gotta get to a bike night soon and meet some other riders. not many sport bikes at hooters looks like. have u been to the abbaye on tuesdays for their bike nite?

"A"
July 21st, 2011, 07:56 PM
Sherpa is a 250cc, I ride off-road on most two-wheel vehicle, even my 250 scooter:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii85/theophoto2008/Scooter/SUC50691.jpg

There were good amount of sportbikes that showed at Hooters, I didn't take many pics of them, to me they all look similar..

Good number of cafe conversions though:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4810.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4809.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4812.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v237/cat0020/07%202011/IMG_4815.jpg

I used to go to the Abbey quite a bit, but these days I have school work during the week, Tuesdays are tough for me to get out there.

jstrain
July 22nd, 2011, 04:57 AM
I'd like to hit the Abbye thing some night. Got invited to that awhile ago from a guy on te Bonneville board. Do they have some sort of British night?

zilaniz
July 22nd, 2011, 12:47 PM
Some nice looking cafe racers and bobbers. Are those velomobiles or electric powered?

I'm too much of a wuss to ride with a heat index over 100

stinknugget
July 22nd, 2011, 02:00 PM
Ok. My bikes been sitting for a little over a week while i waited fro my brake pads to come in. Finally got delivered today. JUst finished installing/test run and now i am ready to ride the snot out of my bike. I think i seriously started to withdrawl. Shes on the tender now and i should be leaving my house around 9ish tonight. Too damn hot to ride while the suns up. If you have my number text me if your interested. I plan to ride until my A$$ falls off. :)

Shaol1n Monk
July 22nd, 2011, 03:14 PM
unfortunately i work 9-230am tonite or i would join you. i am dying to ride but it is waaay to hot during the day. i just finished watching the Twist of the Wrist 2 dvd and wanna put some of what i learned to practice ;)

"A"
July 27th, 2011, 08:57 AM
Bike night at Morgantown Dairy Queen.

The last Wednesday of the month from April to Sept
4/27 5/25 6/29 7/27 8/31 9/28
from 5pm till 9 or so.

DJ, food specials, great times, all bikes welcome.

650 Crossings Blvd. Morgantown, PA 19520 (rt23 in Morgantown in front of the Walmart)

greatwhiteninja
July 27th, 2011, 09:11 AM
bike night at the hooters down by me usually gets out of control..lol! usually 2 state cops sit there the whole time.

stinknugget
August 2nd, 2011, 06:38 PM
Never heard of a twist of the wrist. Have to check it out. I'm heading down center city tonight. More a$$ than a toilet seat down there. :)

Shaol1n Monk
August 2nd, 2011, 09:05 PM
Never heard of a twist of the wrist. Have to check it out. I'm heading down center city tonight. More a$$ than a toilet seat down there. :)

twist of the wrist dvd is by superbike school founder keith code who also wrote the book of the same name on sport bike riding tips and techniques. very good stuff, highly recommended. :thumbup:

Shaol1n Monk
August 2nd, 2011, 09:07 PM
hey philly riders checkout the group buy im organizing for an aluminum aftermarket exhaust heat shield, for those with aftermarket exhausts and slip ons:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81122

jstrain
August 3rd, 2011, 06:17 PM
Anyone riding this weekend?

Shaol1n Monk
August 3rd, 2011, 08:22 PM
Anyone riding this weekend?

if i have some time mos def. i am orking on a film saturday i believe. waiting for def calltime. should be early so maybe after if its not an allday-er

when and where u thinkin of goin J?

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 04:31 AM
No real thoughts yet. My daughter and girlfriend are both out of town, so I figured I'd see what folks were up to.

talldrink
August 4th, 2011, 09:58 AM
Any of you Philly riders know of a good bike mechanic in our area???

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 10:02 AM
I've taken a bunch of bikes to Manayunk Triumph for service. They may not be the cheapest out there, but they do good work. I'd trust them with any of my bikes.

talldrink
August 4th, 2011, 11:39 AM
^^ Thanks Jeremy; nothing's wrong with it - I just want to shim the needles and am not confident enough to tackle it myself.

Shaol1n Monk
August 4th, 2011, 01:06 PM
hey deb, when u get the shim done lemme know what it costs. i want to do it too and add jet kit but not too confident w that myself either

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 02:48 PM
Guys, shimming the needles is very easy. I can give you a hand if you want to tackle it.

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 02:51 PM
I didn't jet. Just a couple shims. May even have enough washers left for you guys to use if you want 'em.

Shaol1n Monk
August 4th, 2011, 03:13 PM
well i have a slip on aftermarket exhaust and im occasionally getting some pops, which ive read means im running lean and need rejet. also would like to ad hi flow K&N air filter and from what ive read i need to add jet kit first. i know i will get a lil extra HP out of doing so, which would be nice. im just new to all this and a bit wary of taking my engine apart. ive done some cosmetic and control mods myself, but the mechanical stuff still makes me a bit nervous. plus this is my everyday driver so i cant afford to screw it up and not have trans for any extended period of time.

"A"
August 4th, 2011, 03:21 PM
August 6th the Eastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Christian Sport Bike Association will be having its monthly ride. We'll be meeting for breakfast around 8am at the Starlite Diner in Fogelsville off of Rt. 100 and I-78.
A ride follows up to the coal regions leaving around 9:15-9:30am.

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 03:23 PM
Shimming is a form of rejetting, just not as involved. I have a 2 bros slip on and it helped mine warm up quicker and idle better. I also pulled the snorkel. If you're definitely doing the air filter an moving to a full exhaust, from what I've read, you should rejet. Otherwise, shimming might be all the rejetting you need.

That's how I understand it at least :D

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 03:25 PM
I'd be down for that depending on weather A.

Shaol1n Monk
August 4th, 2011, 04:01 PM
Shimming is a form of rejetting, just not as involved. I have a 2 bros slip on and it helped mine warm up quicker and idle better. I also pulled the snorkel. If you're definitely doing the air filter an moving to a full exhaust, from what I've read, you should rejet. Otherwise, shimming might be all the rejetting you need.

That's how I understand it at least :D

i'd like to stick w slip on and add air filter really. cant afford full exhaust just yet. i am organizing a group buy for some adjustable rearsets so thats where my funds have to go rt now. anyone interested in rearsets checkout this link:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81466

jstrain
August 4th, 2011, 04:07 PM
I hear that! If you decide to just shim (or if you need a hand Deb), let me know.

banhbaoo
August 4th, 2011, 11:24 PM
Hey Jeremy, where did you get washers to shim the needles at? I'm trying to pick up a few to put in and clean the pilots

jstrain
August 5th, 2011, 03:05 AM
I got mine at Manayunk Triumph. They threw a bunch in a baggie for me. No problems, so they must've been the right size. I was itching to get it done one Saturday and I didn't want to order a dollar worth of washers and wait for them to ship so I checked with them and got lucky.

etiainen
August 5th, 2011, 04:07 AM
Don't feel like quoting above posts, too lazy..lol

Yes shimming is a rudimentary form form of making your mixture richer. Adding an exhaust or pulling the snorkel will need shims. I believe it's 2-3 washers for an exhaust or removing the snorkel, otherwise your bike will be too lean. Of course I believe 2 works for most people, but each bike's factory mixture setting can vary a little. My friend's 250 runs a tad leaner than mine.

jstrain
August 5th, 2011, 04:25 AM
Yeah, I Went with two. It's not hard, but I didn't want to try one and then have to tear in and add a second.

I've been happy with mine. Definitely runs better in the midrange.

etiainen
August 5th, 2011, 04:27 AM
Notice a difference in fuel eco?

I've been wanting to do it, but laziness and other commitments have triumphed over me just spending a few hours and getting it done.

jstrain
August 5th, 2011, 05:27 AM
Not really, but I don't pay too much attention to mileage. Pretty broad estimates are that I'm getting about 50mpg, but I'm also pretty heavy on the throttle (and on the seat :laugh: )

I did the shimming pretty soon after I got the bike, so I don't have a lot to compare with when it comes to pre-shimming.

stinknugget
August 5th, 2011, 05:51 PM
Anybody heading out tonight? I'm heading out around 10. Plan on riding till whenever. Hit me up 2679392806 if down.

jstrain
August 5th, 2011, 06:15 PM
I'm drinking :D

Shaol1n Monk
August 6th, 2011, 12:02 AM
i was working :(

"A"
August 7th, 2011, 11:51 AM
I guess no one in this forum went to this event yesterday?

"A"
August 8th, 2011, 06:27 PM
Another event on Sunday:

Vintage Motorcycle Daze (http://oilypipes.com/Vintage%20Motorcycle%20Daze.pdf)

stinknugget
August 13th, 2011, 09:15 AM
Alright. Someone's gotta be out today. It's god damn beautiful out. I'll be out all day/night (yes, I hate my girlfriend) numbers above hit me up. :)

greatwhiteninja
August 13th, 2011, 09:30 AM
Hey Jeremy, where did you get washers to shim the needles at? I'm trying to pick up a few to put in and clean the pilots

i got mine at radio shack, believe its kkims DIY threads.. like $3 for a pack of a million..loL!

Shaol1n Monk
August 17th, 2011, 10:18 AM
ATTN Philly Riders:
Cycle Gear Bike Night Thursday Aug 18 from 6pm-9 at Springfield Location
Details here:
http://localevents.cyclegear.com/index.cfm?eventID=894 (http://localevents.cyclegear.com/index.cfm?eventID=894)
Lemme know if anyone is coming out, this is right near me so I will be there.

Shaol1n Monk
August 20th, 2011, 03:29 PM
Hey guys and gals, if you are a member of the Philly Ninjas Group page and want to keep posted on group rides and events without having to check the group page daily then please subscribe to email notifications daily and you will never miss anything!

Our awesome forum moderator Alex informed me this is how it works:

The way that works is your group members need to subscribe to the group. It's in the bottom right of the groups page, called "Group Tools". Go to subscribe, and you have the option of no emails, daily emails, or weekly emails. Then when any group member posts up a note in that group, the people who have subscribed will get the notification in the frequency that they have asked for.

this is the link to the subscription page, just choose daily email notification and anytime a member posts something on the group page you will be notified:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?do=subscribe&groupid=15

anything related to our group can be posted and subscribers will always know what is going on. :thumbup:

Shaol1n Monk
August 20th, 2011, 03:31 PM
Hey guys and gals, if you are a member of the Philly Ninjas Group page and want to keep posted on group rides and events without having to check the group page daily then please subscribe to email notifications daily and you will never miss anything!

Our awesome forum moderator Alex informed me this is how it works:

The way that works is your group members need to subscribe to the group. It's in the bottom right of the groups page, called "Group Tools". Go to subscribe, and you have the option of no emails, daily emails, or weekly emails. Then when any group member posts up a note in that group, the people who have subscribed will get the notification in the frequency that they have asked for.

this is the link to the subscription page, just choose daily email notification and anytime a member posts something on the group page you will be notified:
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group...ibe&groupid=15

anything related to our group can be posted and subscribers will always know what is going on.

Alex
August 20th, 2011, 03:54 PM
/merged a couple Philly threads into 1 to make them easier to follow

Shaol1n Monk
August 20th, 2011, 03:56 PM
/merged a couple Philly threads into 1 to make them easier to follow

cool thanks Alex!

stinknugget
August 20th, 2011, 09:52 PM
Well since the river run is still in the pre planning stages we should get something going for an evening ride around philly. Schedules?

"A"
August 21st, 2011, 11:29 AM
I try to keep my rides early in the morning on weekends, traffic in the evenings during the week are just too busy for spirited riding around the city.

TWO WHEEL TUESDAY w/Philadelphia Riders (http://philadelphiariders.com/events.html) are always decent.
every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM to socialize with like minded riders, have dinner and a few drinks if you want. Rain or shine!

The Abbaye
637 North 3rd Street
(3rd and Fairmount)
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Difficult to avoid traffic around that time, but The Ride Home (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Conshohocken,+PA&daddr=40.0216652,-75.2475727+to:40.0212247,-75.2169674+to:39.9809628,-75.1991711+to:637+North+3rd+Street,+Philadelphia,+PA+19123-2901+(Abbaye)&hl=en&ll=40.020516,-75.247765&spn=0.194824,0.22522&sll=40.018544,-75.228882&sspn=0.097415,0.11261&geocode=Fa2PYwIdPf2C-ynXQZGBXb7GiTGFOU14Zi0YSA%3BFaGuYgIdLNCD-ykTzLc4Tb_GiTE39icK9jyKrQ%3BFeisYgIduUeE-ylFvEl0kbjGiTHn5oK8SVHrCg%3BFaIPYgIdPY2E-ykdFCRyoMfGiTFpZ_LUvvR-Og%3BFaDGYQIdlWiF-yG74NEsnLFwNimJpxpUe8jGiTEQxCRGlsiw_g&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1,2,3&vpsrc=6&z=12) is usually entertaining on West River Drive to Manayunk, then Rt. 23 to Conchy..

jstrain
August 21st, 2011, 11:34 AM
Weather should be good this week. Anyone up for the Abbye this Tuesday?

Shaol1n Monk
August 21st, 2011, 03:41 PM
I try to keep my rides early in the morning on weekends, traffic in the evenings during the week are just too busy for spirited riding around the city.

TWO WHEEL TUESDAY w/Philadelphia Riders (http://philadelphiariders.com/events.html) are always decent.
every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM to socialize with like minded riders, have dinner and a few drinks if you want. Rain or shine!

The Abbaye
637 North 3rd Street
(3rd and Fairmount)
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Difficult to avoid traffic around that time, but The Ride Home (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Conshohocken,+PA&daddr=40.0216652,-75.2475727+to:40.0212247,-75.2169674+to:39.9809628,-75.1991711+to:637+North+3rd+Street,+Philadelphia,+PA+19123-2901+(Abbaye)&hl=en&ll=40.020516,-75.247765&spn=0.194824,0.22522&sll=40.018544,-75.228882&sspn=0.097415,0.11261&geocode=Fa2PYwIdPf2C-ynXQZGBXb7GiTGFOU14Zi0YSA%3BFaGuYgIdLNCD-ykTzLc4Tb_GiTE39icK9jyKrQ%3BFeisYgIduUeE-ylFvEl0kbjGiTHn5oK8SVHrCg%3BFaIPYgIdPY2E-ykdFCRyoMfGiTFpZ_LUvvR-Og%3BFaDGYQIdlWiF-yG74NEsnLFwNimJpxpUe8jGiTEQxCRGlsiw_g&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=13&via=1,2,3&vpsrc=6&z=12) is usually entertaining on West River Drive to Manayunk, then Rt. 23 to Conchy..

Weather should be good this week. Anyone up for the Abbye this Tuesday?

im in ;)

jstrain
August 22nd, 2011, 05:39 AM
Tim, you in for the Abbye Tuesday night?

Jae, want to meet up and ride in? Probably not hard to find, but I'm not exactly sure where that place is. If you've got a tankbag or want to stuff them in a pocket or something, I'll bring those sliders along.

zilaniz
August 22nd, 2011, 07:31 AM
Damn, I would be down for this but I messed up my back somehow over the weekend, I woke up on Sunday and could barely get out of bed haha, its a little better today but I don't see myself on a bike for a few more days which really pisses me off giving how nice the weather is suppose to be

jstrain
August 22nd, 2011, 07:40 AM
That sucks :(

Still a bit of time. If you feel better by tomorrow afternoon, join us. Or I'll pick you up and you can ride bitch with me :D

zilaniz
August 22nd, 2011, 08:27 AM
I'll try to make it, I wouldn't get there till late though. I get done work at 6 and I'm not going to be able to ride to work because I have a job interview at another company during the afternoon and don't want to ride in a suit to it haha. Either way I will be around all weekend if anyone is interested in a nice weekend ride

Shaol1n Monk
August 22nd, 2011, 10:40 AM
Tim, you in for the Abbye Tuesday night?

Jae, want to meet up and ride in? Probably not hard to find, but I'm not exactly sure where that place is. If you've got a tankbag or want to stuff them in a pocket or something, I'll bring those sliders along.

yea we can meetup before hand and ride in together. i'll PM ya my number.
as for the sliders im not in a rush, i can grab them another time.

jstrain
August 22nd, 2011, 01:04 PM
Got it. What time is good for you to meet up? Txted Tim and it sounds like he's in.

Shaol1n Monk
August 22nd, 2011, 01:11 PM
Got it. What time is good for you to meet up? Txted Tim and it sounds like he's in.

not really lookin forward to rush hour traffic, u wanna meet around 7ish and head down?

jstrain
August 22nd, 2011, 01:13 PM
Yeah, that should work for me.

stinknugget
August 22nd, 2011, 06:29 PM
Bald tire. Warped rear rotor. I'm in!
Ok now to a more serious question... After I get all these important "safety" issues dealt with :) what slip on should I get? I love the growler but it's just too damn loud for my neighborhood as I come in way too late sometimes. Looking to keep the $ under 300 any suggestions?

Jae, did you hit nick up for tomorrow?

jstrain
August 22nd, 2011, 06:34 PM
I think nick was contacted.

My informal Dunkin Donuts parking lot test picks the mgp growler as the loudest possible exhaust :laugh:

stinknugget
August 22nd, 2011, 06:35 PM
I'll try to make it, I wouldn't get there till late though. I get done work at 6 and I'm not going to be able to ride to work because I have a job interview at another company during the afternoon and don't want to ride in a suit to it haha. Either way I will be around all weekend if anyone is interested in a nice weekend ride

Where are you located? I should be good this weekend.

FYI.....cycle gear is having a bike night in Allentown on sept.1st. It's a bit of a hike but if my bikes situated by then I'm down for a ass number.

stinknugget
August 22nd, 2011, 06:38 PM
I think nick was contacted.

My informal Dunkin Donuts parking lot test picks the mgp growler as the loudest possible exhaust :laugh:

Damn! I thought my Dustbuster would win for sure.

jstrain
August 22nd, 2011, 07:08 PM
Have you considered a baffle-ectomy? I'm sure there's a tutorial on how to drill out the baffles. Doesn't really save any weight, but should increase your volume a bit.

Shaol1n Monk
August 22nd, 2011, 08:19 PM
i sent nick a text, havent heard back yet.

and they dont call it a growler for nuthin :D

Shaol1n Monk
August 22nd, 2011, 09:14 PM
ok, checked the map and we can take 95 down to columbus and exit. turn left on spring garden then rt on 3rd and we're there. piece of cake ;)

we'll prob get there around 8 (i run late sometimes so i give extra time to allow for my tardiness)

nick is supposed to go climbing tomorrow, but hes in if that falls thru.

tim, if u want a slip on check the forum marketplace and ebay. u can get something decent. a full exhaust would give u more horsepower but then u need to rejet too.

this one looks and sounds nice. $250 new shipped from australia:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-250R-08-11-Carbon-slipon-Musarri-Short-exhaust-CF-/330588775022?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf8a0626e

def try not to spend too much on a slip on, cuz its essentially just a noisemaker. yea its lighter so less weight equals more speed, but for the price of some slip ons you can get a full racing exhaust

Shaol1n Monk
August 22nd, 2011, 09:35 PM
heres a growler in the marketplace. only 175 shipped.... :devil:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=83262

banhbaoo
August 23rd, 2011, 01:14 AM
where are you guys meeting for this? I'm down if I remember tomorrow :D

jstrain
August 23rd, 2011, 03:25 AM
Jae and I are both south of the city, so we're meeting in the burbs and riding in. Guess we're meeting stinknugget at the place.

Where are you located?

banhbaoo
August 23rd, 2011, 09:48 AM
alright I'll just meet you guys there, I'm just a few blocks away

stinknugget
August 23rd, 2011, 10:15 AM
Have you considered a baffle-ectomy? I'm sure there's a tutorial on how to drill out the baffles. Doesn't really save any weight, but should increase your volume a bit.

Thought about it but it only solves half the problem. That stock can is uuuuugly.

stinknugget
August 23rd, 2011, 10:21 AM
ok, checked the map and we can take 95 down to columbus and exit. turn left on spring garden then rt on 3rd and we're there. piece of cake ;)

we'll prob get there around 8 (i run late sometimes so i give extra time to allow for my tardiness)

nick is supposed to go climbing tomorrow, but hes in if that falls thru.

tim, if u want a slip on check the forum marketplace and ebay. u can get something decent. a full exhaust would give u more horsepower but then u need to rejet too.

this one looks and sounds nice. $250 new shipped from australia:
[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ninja-250R-08-11-Carbon-slipon-Musarri-Short-
exhaust-CF-/330588775022?
pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cf8a0626e[/]

def try not to spend too much on a slip on, cuz its essentially just a noisemaker. yea its lighter so less weight equals more speed, but for the price of some slip ons you can get a full racing exhaust

Looks alright. I love the growler look. Damn them for not making it quieter.

Shaol1n Monk
August 23rd, 2011, 10:21 AM
alright I'll just meet you guys there, I'm just a few blocks away

nice, see ya there bao!

stinknugget
August 23rd, 2011, 10:22 AM
I can't quote for ****. Lol

Shaol1n Monk
August 23rd, 2011, 10:30 AM
Looks alright. I love the growler look. Damn them for not making it quieter.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!
(im making growler noise to help sway you to the dark/loud side)
:devil:
amd now my jedi mind trick:
"the growler is only 175 and you could always just ride thru ur neighborhood at low throttle... and these are not the droids ur looking for"

stinknugget
August 23rd, 2011, 12:17 PM
Was that an earthquake? No It was jae's growler.

Ill have to give it a listen again tonight and sell myself on how "quiet" it is. Do they sell a silencer for it? I notice some other slip ons have a removable silencer. If so Im sold.

Oh, Will those shorty levers fit the stock bars?

banhbaoo
August 23rd, 2011, 01:03 PM
Tim, just save up through winter and we'll grab the area p kit. Hopefully there'll be a GB around then

Shaol1n Monk
August 23rd, 2011, 01:06 PM
lol i did start my bike up at the same moment the earthquake hit lol

and yea the shorty levers fit the stock bars, they mount right into ur current assembly, its just the levers that u get. literally one bolt to swap them out

Shaol1n Monk
August 23rd, 2011, 01:44 PM
also tim heres a link to a used two brothers exhaust like Jeremy's.
selling for 299. they retail for 450-550 new.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Ninja-250R-Two-Bros-M-2-Slip-On-Exhaust-08-11-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d5Q26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ 3d2271532430663715461QQ_trksidZe17002Q2em7QQitemZ110733507521

its no growler, but its okay :cool:

banhbaoo
August 23rd, 2011, 11:26 PM
hey guys, sorry I couldn't make it ended up at a friend's bbq, but hopefully I'll come out for next week's meet

jstrain
August 24th, 2011, 05:15 AM
We got there kinda late, but it was a good time and awesome to see all the bikes that showed up. Some really cool stuff there.

Shaol1n Monk
August 24th, 2011, 09:14 AM
yea i guess we should shoot for 6oclock next week and get good parking spots lol

jstrain
August 24th, 2011, 10:00 AM
I'm just glad you got home safe. When I didn't see you behind me on 76, I doubled back to make sure you weren't down somewhere. I figured you took City Line, but I was worried for a few minutes.

The Art Museum thing was cool. I'm gonna do that some night with a good camera.

Shaol1n Monk
August 24th, 2011, 10:05 AM
yea i had a feeling u might get a lil spooked when i wasnt behind ya

kelly drive was awesome! im headed to a stunt coordinating meeting now downtown and i might hit kelly again after :thumbup:

jstrain
August 24th, 2011, 01:30 PM
I was working in town today and took a spirited ride down Kelly Drive :D

Then I hit 76 and it was all kinds of jammed up :(

Shaol1n Monk
August 24th, 2011, 04:42 PM
yea i hit kelly around 630 and was surrounded by cagers! lol
no spirited run for me :mad:

stinknugget
August 25th, 2011, 09:15 AM
Kelly drive sounds fantastical. Too bad it's raining.

Shaol1n Monk
August 25th, 2011, 09:21 AM
perfect day to install my new rearsets!!!! anxiously awaiting the mailman! :drool:

jstrain
August 25th, 2011, 10:43 AM
Pics!!!

Shaol1n Monk
August 25th, 2011, 03:36 PM
yea no go. mailman came and went. guess theyll be here tomorrow, just in time for the hurricane :rain:

jstrain
August 26th, 2011, 05:22 AM
That sucks!

You guys up for the Abbaye if the weather is good this Tuesday? Talked to a guy from the Bonneville board that I was gonna try to meet up with back in January there, but I never made it. He was there the night we went, so I'm gonna shoot to find him if I can next time.

Shaol1n Monk
August 26th, 2011, 09:41 AM
yea i can prob make it again. just got my green rearsets so we gotta get there while its still daylight enuff to attract some attention and i can show em off :thumbup:

stinknugget
August 26th, 2011, 10:01 AM
Im there. What time are we shooting for?

Jae, Look on the bright side, atleast when you open your packages your finding new cool upgrades. When i open my packages its a rotor and pads. BORING!

We should plan on hitting Kelly drive afterwards. :)

jstrain
August 26th, 2011, 12:51 PM
I think it kicks off at 6, so maybe sometime between 6 or 7?

stinknugget
August 26th, 2011, 12:54 PM
Sounds like a plan.

Shaol1n Monk
August 26th, 2011, 01:03 PM
yeaa sounds good here. im hoping to get my rearsets on between now and then. hey tim whats ur schedule lookin like? maybe u can come check mo's bike out and give me a hand w these rearsets. the clutch side looks easy enuff, but the break side looks like a project

jstrain
August 26th, 2011, 02:00 PM
If you're planning on this weekend, I hope you have a garage :laugh:

Shaol1n Monk
August 26th, 2011, 02:14 PM
i have a covered porch, hopefully the winds dont pick up too much! :eek:
and hopefully i can find the brand new tube of blue locktite i bought for my clip ons. it seems to have disappearred

jstrain
August 26th, 2011, 06:05 PM
i have a covered porch, hopefully the winds dont pick up too much! :eek:

Dude, it's supposed to be hurricane force winds! Be careful!

stinknugget
August 26th, 2011, 09:15 PM
I'm pretty swamped this weekend. How's your Monday look?

Shaol1n Monk
August 26th, 2011, 11:01 PM
monday not to good, tuesday maybe?

stinknugget
August 27th, 2011, 03:20 PM
My son comes back on Tuesday. Wont be available till after 5. I think he is suppose to go to my parnts for the night to hang out with some friends from the old neighborhood but im not sure what night this week. Ill find out and let you know.

stinknugget
August 27th, 2011, 03:36 PM
Strange to hear Joey Vento dies of a heart attack while your eating an artery clogger from Genos.

They better not change ANYTHING!

I dont know how to insert images as fancy as J does. :confused:

stinknugget
August 27th, 2011, 03:37 PM
Nevermind...I do know how to insert images as fancy as J does. :)

jstrain
August 29th, 2011, 05:12 AM
Death causing or not, that cheesesteak definitely hit the spot!

So do we have a time for Tuesday night? Want to meet up in there or ahead of time and ride in together? I outta be done work and ready to go anytime after 5.

stinknugget
August 29th, 2011, 02:03 PM
Death causing or not, that cheesesteak definitely hit the spot!

So do we have a time for Tuesday night? Want to meet up in there or ahead of time and ride in together? I outta be done work and ready to go anytime after 5.

I can meet up early. Ill be kicking off around noonish tomorrow to ride for a bit.

Shaol1n Monk
August 29th, 2011, 02:21 PM
i gotta work at 730am just found out. i gotta see what time i get done.
and no $9 cheesesteaks this week fellas, im on a limited budget lol

if i get home early enuff tim maybe u can stop by and check mo's bike

also, either of u guys have any blue loctite? i had just bought a brand new tube for my clip ons and now i cant find it to do my rearsets :confused:

jstrain
August 29th, 2011, 02:38 PM
No loctite here.

When do you have to work at 7:30 Jae? Tuesday or Wednesday? You thinking you can't go on Tuesday night?

Not a particularly scenic ride today, but I had to head all the way up to Bristol and back. Such a good day for the bike.

Shaol1n Monk
August 29th, 2011, 02:40 PM
tuesday morn. i should be good for the bike nite

"A"
August 29th, 2011, 05:58 PM
Another bike nite at Morgantown Dairy Queen.

The last Wednesday of the month from April to Sept
8/31, 9/28
from 5pm till 9 or so.

DJ, food specials, great times, all bikes welcome.

650 Crossings Blvd. Morgantown, PA 19520 (rt23 in Morgantown in front of the Walmart)

jstrain
August 30th, 2011, 08:39 AM
D'oh! I'm out for tonight. Wrecked the bonneville this morning. I'm fine, but the bike ain't.

Alex
August 30th, 2011, 09:13 AM
Youch! Glad you're OK.

stinknugget
August 30th, 2011, 09:29 AM
Sorry to hear about the bonneville. Good thing your ok!

jstrain
August 30th, 2011, 01:01 PM
Thanks guys. Collided with a guy in a pickup. No idea if I didn't see him or he didn't see me, but either way, I lost :(

Righthand side of the bike looks perfect, left side is trashed. I'm a bit banged up, but thankfully the gear did it's job right. Nothing worse than a few bumps and bruises. We'll have to see what insurance says about the bike. Guessing there is a couple thousand dollars in damage so I don't know if they'll opt to total it or not.

Shaol1n Monk
August 30th, 2011, 01:13 PM
damn brother that sucks sorry to hear. at least ur okay.

jstrain
August 31st, 2011, 05:11 AM
Yeah, coulda been much worse. Glad for gear :D

Did you guys go? I just had a nice chill dinner in Manayunk. Guess I'll have to break out the 250 again :laugh:

zilaniz
August 31st, 2011, 07:59 AM
Damn, sorry to hear that. at least your alright bikes can always be replaced.

stinknugget
August 31st, 2011, 10:55 AM
Yeah, coulda been much worse. Glad for gear :D

Did you guys go? I just had a nice chill dinner in Manayunk. Guess I'll have to break out the 250 again :laugh:

I rode around cc for a bit before heading to a friends house. I rode past the abbey and it was kind of beat I think this was around eightish. After planning on riding back to my neighborhood I received a text that ended my ass up in villanova and not getting in till almost five.

When we riding?

Shaol1n Monk
August 31st, 2011, 10:58 AM
yea i didn make it out, i fell asleep after workin all day starting w getting up at 645 (NOT the norm for me LOL) then i had to edit some test footage for a film im working on.

im ready to ride today tho :thumbup:

stinknugget
August 31st, 2011, 11:54 AM
yea i didn make it out, i fell asleep after workin all day starting w getting up at 645 (NOT the norm for me LOL) then i had to edit some test footage for a film im working on.

im ready to ride today tho :thumbup:

Lets roll. Text me when your done.

Jeremy?

jstrain
August 31st, 2011, 12:24 PM
Haha, tonight? I may be able to do that. When / Where?

Shaol1n Monk
August 31st, 2011, 12:29 PM
LETS RIDE!!!!!
im down for wherever. twisties please or if we do philly i wanna do a few kelly drive runs ;)

jstrain
August 31st, 2011, 12:32 PM
You guys are killing me! I do the books for my church and I have some IRS stuff that I was supposed to sort out weeks ago. Now I'll have to push it off until tomorrow night :laugh:

Shaol1n Monk
August 31st, 2011, 12:45 PM
hhhahahah books shmooks its time to ride!
plus u know the saying about falling off the horse right? i think it is mandatory that you ride tonite LOL :D

Shaol1n Monk
August 31st, 2011, 12:55 PM
i think im gonna go install my rearsets now! :D

jstrain
August 31st, 2011, 12:56 PM
I'll ride wherever, but I'd rather start sooner than later. Don't care where we ride either.

Shaol1n Monk
August 31st, 2011, 07:21 PM
good ride tonite guys! we gotta get some more of u philly riders out with us soon ;)

jstrain
September 1st, 2011, 05:20 AM
Yeah, it was a great night to ride. Seems like center city is probably closer for a few of the other guys in the thread. Guess we'll see.

"A"
September 1st, 2011, 07:03 AM
Reported from another website about the Morgantown Dairy Queen BikeNite.

I didn't go, for I had dinner plan with wife.

one more in Sept!

last night there were 144 bikes. good times, great weather.

stinknugget
September 1st, 2011, 12:46 PM
I'm just glad noone got vaids.

Bring your bikes on Saturday and well change some oil. There's a bike shop about ten minutes from my house. Obviously I'll drive. :)

jstrain
September 1st, 2011, 01:19 PM
I'm just glad noone got vaids.


:laugh:

Shaol1n Monk
September 1st, 2011, 02:31 PM
I'm just glad noone got vaids.



+1 :laugh:

stinknugget
September 1st, 2011, 04:04 PM
So I was doing a little research today about what oil to use now that I'm on the cusp of hitting 10k. I've always stuck with the Kawi brand but I'm thinking about running synthetic for some extra protection. I found shell rotella t6 is a popular choice but I know you guys frequent some other forums as well and wondered if you read anything different.

What do you think of gpr slip ons? I found a few on eBay there pricey but they look fantastic.

Shaol1n Monk
September 1st, 2011, 06:59 PM
What do you think of gpr slip ons? I found a few on eBay there pricey but they look fantastic.

wow, for 433 bucks i'd just go full exhaust. i cant see payin that much just to make some noise. if ur spendin that kind of money u should get some horsepower outta it. look at the area p or yoshimora full exhausts

stinknugget
September 1st, 2011, 08:30 PM
There was a carbon fiber one I saw somewhere for 370 shipped. The gpr is probably the sexiest slip on Ive seen. I like the carbon akrapovic but it's too much at high five low six. In all honesty on these bikes I think I'll get more hp from p90x then I will with upgrades.

Shaol1n Monk
September 2nd, 2011, 09:54 AM
whos ridin today??? :leanedover:

"A"
September 2nd, 2011, 10:28 AM
I rode to school, had my class, got my transcript and rode back already..

Sunday is another Ephrata meet.. (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=69693)

Not sure if i'm going yet, but if I do, here's the Route (http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Linfield+Rd%2FLinfield+Trappe+Rd&daddr=40.2158702,-75.547368+to:40.2193779,-75.5641131+to:40.2326276,-75.5866635+to:40.23989,-75.59547+to:40.235077,-75.629073+to:40.22893,-75.65515+to:40.226574,-75.693405+to:40.2056,-75.73445+to:40.2066091,-75.7615699+to:40.2115052,-75.7692278+to:40.217286,-75.777225+to:40.2253315,-75.8067462+to:40.2216472,-75.8702621+to:40.2134351,-75.9564761+to:40.20046,-75.99152+to:40.1971557,-76.0257113+to:40.18486,-76.0475+to:40.1834245,-76.0554169+to:Vine+St&hl=en&ll=40.215587,-75.903168&spn=0.784406,0.888519&sll=40.205624,-75.722837&sspn=0.046804,0.049868&geocode=FTulZQId3EB_-w%3BFT6lZQIdGD1_-ymtoExEXIXGiTF0gDENmAkaAA%3BFfGyZQIdr_t--ylPzAbneoXGiTEAQlucQJuG3Q%3BFbPmZQIdmaN--yljsLDPl4XGiTE1PK5huzZ10g%3BFRIDZgIdMoF--ymj6pz5voXGiTGedrjByWZJ5g%3BFUXwZQId7_19-ykzg80vDIbGiTHM26rsxwvIeg%3BFULYZQIdEph9-ymXTtmRJYbGiTG4Y4FuCfgaRg%3BFQ7PZQIdowJ9-yndJX6aCojGiTF_YXM-ps-qDQ%3BFSB9ZQIdTmJ8-ylhuqGnk2LGiTHf6DorXZy7Lw%3BFRGBZQIdX_h7-yk_7XvRHGPGiTG7v2fCp7vaSA%3BFTGUZQIdddp7-ymfpSYDGmPGiTEoxzk624LK4A%3BFcaqZQIdN7t7-ylVG0nGPmPGiTHBVtoif3JpOA%3BFTPKZQId5kd7-yklt8CdoGTGiTFkH342ALyQEg%3BFc-7ZQIdyk96-ykbsi2IEWXGiTGoDmaYPDhEuQ%3BFbubZQIdBP94-ykXB15o-m7GiTE1oO6mK32jJQ%3BFQxpZQIdIHZ4-ynHEM3CoG7GiTHhrDHZ00NKlQ%3BFSNcZQIdkfB3-ylF-bVFcGzGiTESBBXYPzhdww%3BFRwsZQIddJt3-ylnAd-Ue2vGiTGoNi5z6-J6iA%3BFYAmZQIdiHx3-ymHmHzrZWvGiTEv-fLPFBsQJg%3BFacZZQIdM3d1-w&mra=dvme&mrsp=8&sz=14&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18&z=10&vpsrc=6)... guarantee entertaining. :thumbup:

Shaol1n Monk
September 2nd, 2011, 11:34 AM
sunday im mad booked. stunt training and meetings w director, then pre production on a chase scene

stinknugget
September 3rd, 2011, 07:33 AM
I'm out for sunday as well.

Anyone headed to the abbey on Tuesday?

Shaol1n Monk
September 3rd, 2011, 10:44 AM
I'm out for sunday as well.

Anyone headed to the abbey on Tuesday?

im gonna try, my funds are low rt now. moving into my new place and gotta pay rent.

"A"
September 3rd, 2011, 04:01 PM
Anyone in Philly going to the AMA Championship Races in NJMP (http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/events/event.cfm?eid=2011011145) tomorrow?

I know someone with 1 free ticket and vip paring pass up for grabs.

Shaol1n Monk
September 3rd, 2011, 04:07 PM
Anyone in Philly going to the AMA Championship Races in NJMP (http://www.amaproracing.com/rr/events/event.cfm?eid=2011011145) tomorrow?

I know someone with 1 free ticket and vip paring pass up for grabs.

damn! i was gonna go but i have meetings w 2 directors tomorrow for paid stunt gigs. damn a free ticket too? hate to miss it :(

jstrain
September 4th, 2011, 06:15 AM
Not sure about Tuesday yet. It's supposed to rain all week :(

Did you guys get your oil / tires done?

Shaol1n Monk
September 6th, 2011, 10:14 AM
saturday nite is bike night in lansdale pa!

jstrain
September 6th, 2011, 10:41 AM
I'll be at beautiful Summit Point Raceway on Saturday night :D

Shaol1n Monk
September 6th, 2011, 11:28 AM
I'll be at beautiful Summit Point Raceway on Saturday night :D

wheres that and whats goin on there?

jstrain
September 6th, 2011, 11:29 AM
Summit Point West Virginia. Doing a Saturday / Sunday trackday with the NESBA organization. Have a couple friends from western Pa and NY that are gonna be there too. Not sure what the weather will be like though. 10 day forecast doesn't look promising :(

jstrain
September 6th, 2011, 11:30 AM
http://www.summitpoint-raceway.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=21

Shaol1n Monk
September 6th, 2011, 11:55 AM
nice bro, have fun! be safe

jstrain
September 6th, 2011, 12:04 PM
I plan to :D

Insurance guy came by to look at the Bonneville today. He was a cool guy. Said he put 20k on his CBR last year driving around to check out wrecked bikes!

Seemed to indicate that there may be enough damage to total it, but he sounded like he would try and save it if at all possible. Hopefully I'll hear something by the end of the week on what they decide.

stinknugget
September 7th, 2011, 05:30 AM
Have fun at the track and I'll second the be safe. I've been reduced to a $&@" and $&@@ factory the last few days. No idea what I got but it's been really kicking my ass. Anyway, I'm out for tonight although I think mother nature decided that one for me. I got absolutely nothing done the past few days. No oil,filter, rotor, pads, tire, levers, slip on, or windscreen were touched. Guess I'll have to play catch up soon.

jstrain
September 7th, 2011, 05:40 AM
Ugh, that sucks Tim. Yeah, the weather is pretty crappy this week. Hoping it clears up after this weekend.

zilaniz
September 7th, 2011, 12:01 PM
I'll be at the lansdale bike night, its mainly cruisers but you still get some nice exotic bikes as well.

Shaol1n Monk
September 7th, 2011, 12:03 PM
hope u feel better tim

@jeff, cool im trying to get off work and so is my buddy nick to make the ride up. hopefully we can swing it. i'll let ya know if we're coming so we can meet up! :thumbup:

jstrain
September 11th, 2011, 04:17 PM
Man, you guys are quiet this weekend! I'm back from Summit in one piece. Two great days of track riding (although I was exhausted and packed it in after lunch today). The Aprilia performed well. Much better bike than I am a rider :laugh:

This week is probably out for me. I think I've got stuff to do every night :(

stinknugget
September 13th, 2011, 02:36 PM
Hey guys been MIA for a bit i know.....Got two new projects kicking off with work so times been to a minimum. Im apologizing to my bike this week as well. Shes been in the garage since the last time jeremey dragged me around bumble$#%^ with a bald tire. :) Cant wait to hit those twisties again with some fresh tire meat. Im looking to do my oil this week too. If you guys want to be down text me and let me know whens good for ya's. Im looking to get in some nice riding this weekend if anyones interested. If not...I might be headed out to williamsport to see a friend...3hrs each way its an ass number for sure.

Shaol1n Monk
September 13th, 2011, 06:21 PM
im in for the oil change asap. maybe this weekend.
also anyone interested in some good music "yo mamas big fat booty band" is playing a FREE show weds (tomorrow) nite at the club i work on weekends. Triumph Brewing co. 117 chestnut st Philly Pa. show starts at 9pm, and im NOT working so i will be riding down and hangin out gettin my FUNK ON! and a couple beers too im sure.

me and some of my stunt crew will be in attendance so if you wanna come out the more the merrier!

on the riding tip, ive been hitting kelly drive like every other day lately. unfortunately its during the day w traffic so usually cant go all out. def wanna hit it at nite again soon.

zilaniz
September 13th, 2011, 07:21 PM
I'm going to be riding all weekend, suppose to be in the high 60's cant wait. If anyone wants to join me let me know I know some pretty nice loops we could do.

jstrain
September 14th, 2011, 03:49 AM
on the riding tip, ive been hitting kelly drive like every other day lately. unfortunately its during the day w traffic so usually cant go all out. def wanna hit it at nite again soon.

A few years ago, the Philly Triathlon asked Manayunk Triumph if they could supply some bikes & riders to help transport judges, photographers, etc around the course.

They asked me if I wanted to help out, so I decided to do it. My job turned out to be riding a judge around the bicycling circuit, which ran up Kelly, West River Drive, and a few other roads in Fairmount Park. He was working the pro level competitors, looking for drafting and passing violations.

Since all the pro level guys were so good and finished the bicycling leg so fast, my job ended a lot sooner than most other guys. Towards the end, when all the competitors were finished the cycling leg and onto the running leg, I got to take a bunch of loops up Kelly and through Fairmount by myself while the roads were still closed off.

No traffic and no cops :D

Shaol1n Monk
September 14th, 2011, 10:25 AM
nice! now thats the way to ride! :thumbup:

"A"
September 14th, 2011, 02:17 PM
I have been a moto marshal for USCF and USACycling events for many years, rode in the big Philly bike race a good number of times, riding up Manyunk Wall, Kelly Dr., Lemon Hill, Ben Franklin Pkwy and Logan Sq. Who knows if they will have another race next year.

I rode in the Philly Triathlon last year, when they had a swimmer died in the water. I carried a photog that wanted me to get in the middle of the racers all the time, charging ahead of the race pack so he could setup his shots, racers pass and then we rush to get in front of them again for the next photo spot.
Triathlon races tend to be slower pace because racers are not allowed to drafting. Large pro peleton of bikes/racers in the Philly bike race can get moving significantly faster, even the pro women peleton. :D

zilaniz
September 16th, 2011, 09:58 AM
So anyone want to do a group ride this weekend?

Shaol1n Monk
September 16th, 2011, 01:23 PM
So anyone want to do a group ride this weekend?

i might have a few hours saturday. lemme know when and where if anyones riding

zilaniz
September 16th, 2011, 01:43 PM
I will be riding all weekend up in the Montgomery county area

Zx94life
September 22nd, 2011, 05:21 PM
Hey get at me iam down to cruise dont matter night or day just let me know

jstrain
September 22nd, 2011, 05:24 PM
Zx9, may head out now to meet stinknugget on Delaware ave if you're interested.

Txt me at 610-299-2249 if you want to meet us

Shaol1n Monk
September 22nd, 2011, 05:35 PM
yep im headin down to meet stink nugget as well the more the merrier :thumbup:

Zx94life
September 23rd, 2011, 10:45 AM
Its was nice meeting you guys had a good time! I usually ride solo but had to take wifey with me but next time will be solo. just dont tell her i said that!! Lol

Shaol1n Monk
September 23rd, 2011, 11:56 AM
Its was nice meeting you guys had a good time! I usually ride solo but had to take wifey with me but next time will be solo. just dont tell her i said that!! Lol

hahahaha! ur secret is safe w me eddie! good meeting u too brother. we'll get together again soon!:thumbup:

jstrain
September 23rd, 2011, 06:21 PM
Yeah, it was a good time. Good to meet you Eddie. Way past my bedtime, but I'm glad I got out of the house. Hopefully this rain clears out fast!

stinknugget
September 24th, 2011, 09:36 PM
Definetly good times. This rain cant clear out soon enough.... Im sick of my car!

Zx94life
September 27th, 2011, 08:59 AM
Columbus blvd at cavanaughs 12p till 8pm food,vendors,drinks

stinknugget
September 28th, 2011, 12:19 AM
Man that was wet. Wasn't so bad until just before me and B got off 95 then it was crap.

FYI.....Jae's new name is HOLLYWOOD!

Good times fellas.

jstrain
September 28th, 2011, 05:00 AM
Where did you guys go? Cycle Gear? Abbaye?

What's up with Jae's new name?

Shaol1n Monk
September 28th, 2011, 08:52 AM
Where did you guys go? Cycle Gear? Abbaye?

What's up with Jae's new name?

hahahaah u misss a ride apparently u miss alot huh jer?
i was out on a date and met w the guys on south street, we rode to the art museum to do kelly drive but it started raining.

tim picked up some random guy in a parking lot on a blue zx-6r, LOL. so our number has increased by 1. and tim has a new boyfriend HAHAHAHAH
and yea, tim dubbed me hollywood since you know, i work in movies. tim wants in so we're gonna practice rolling him down steps for his stunt hahahaha

jstrain
September 28th, 2011, 10:19 AM
So Tim has a new exhaust, new boyfriend, and a new career :laugh:

Shaol1n Monk
September 28th, 2011, 11:17 AM
Lmao!!!!!!!