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Forum: Riding Skills August 19th, 2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,620
Posted By Sk8dude
In general unless it is a very slow corner, you...

In general unless it is a very slow corner, you need to counter steer to get the bike turn where you want it to go. Turning from a stop, or under about 5mph most of the time you'll turn the...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles July 15th, 2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Sk8dude
Finally got my new windscreen :) I have to...

Finally got my new windscreen :)

I have to say the sport turning windscreen really blocks the air compared to the stock windscreen. now the wind hit me around the neck area sitting straight up,...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 26th, 2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1,773
Views: 165,554
Posted By Sk8dude
Saw a blue newgen on Roy Roger's coming into...

Saw a blue newgen on Roy Roger's coming into Sherwood, OR yesterday
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 18th, 2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,070,456
Posted By Sk8dude
personally changed the oil for the first time :)

personally changed the oil for the first time :)
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 18th, 2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 96,070
Posted By Sk8dude
Yeah, the only issue I had initially was getting...

Yeah, the only issue I had initially was getting a long enough wrench to get the oil filter bolt loose . A short one wrench is hard to get enough leverage, soon as I got a bigger wrench, it broke...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 18th, 2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 499
Views: 96,070
Posted By Sk8dude
Smile Great DIY!

Thanks much for the wonderful DIY! Made the first oil change i've personally done on my bike very simple and easy. Very good pics and instructions.
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles June 12th, 2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Sk8dude
Some new stuff for my bike.

Went yesterday to the local shop and ordered a few new things for my ninja.

-Zero Gravity clear Sport Touring Windscreen
-Black swing arm spools.
-FirstGear Silverstone Tank Bag
...
Forum: Ride Reports March 14th, 2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Sk8dude
Roads were pretty good. I had been out a couple...

Roads were pretty good. I had been out a couple weeks ago and there was tons of gravel up over bald peak. Friday it was pretty good. couple corners with some gravel but overall a lot better than a...
Forum: Ride Reports March 14th, 2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Sk8dude
Ride around Bald Peak on 3-11-11

Managed to get out on a ride around bald peak road and then went around Hagg Lake on Friday with my dad on his Shadow and me on the Ninja :) got a 75 mile ride that day :)

Here is a little...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 28th, 2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,185
Posted By Sk8dude
Smile I was luckily enough to receive a GoPro 960...

I was luckily enough to receive a GoPro 960 Video Camera for the holidays :) Can't wait for a dry day to get out an try it out on a ride :)
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 28th, 2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,773
Views: 165,554
Posted By Sk8dude
Saw a 2009 black / green SE with loud pipes on...

Saw a 2009 black / green SE with loud pipes on my way home in my cage on Saturday evening in Sherwood, OR.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 20th, 2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8,589
Views: 1,070,456
Posted By Sk8dude
Finally got my replacement parts on the bike...

Finally got my replacement parts on the bike after my fall a month ago. New rearset bracket + rear break lever and new right turn signal. My Brother-In-Law was kind enough to lend a hand and help...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 24th, 2010, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
very true, and well said. In the process of...

very true, and well said. In the process of getting the parts list whittled down to just the absolute needed items for it to be a safe bike to ride and then maybe fix the rest of the stuff overtime....
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 24th, 2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
from the list of parts , doesn't sound the frame...

from the list of parts , doesn't sound the frame is dented at all... Defineatly don't want to pay 2500$ or risk turning it into insurance and then they total it out. Espcially since the main parts...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 24th, 2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Well just got the bad news from the dealership.....

Well just got the bad news from the dealership.. they quoted me 2500$ for parts + labor. Again i think they listed any part that got any sort of scratches on it, not just the pieces that "need"...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 09:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Minnesotah: yeah was coming up from Laurelwood...

Minnesotah:
yeah was coming up from Laurelwood on to Bald Peak and was hoping to head up and over to 219 and back up into Beaverton. done Bald Peak a number of times. just hadn't hit it from that...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Yeah wheelie hadn't even crossed my mind either...

Yeah wheelie hadn't even crossed my mind either before that. From what my dad said it was pretty spectacular up until i lost control and found the ditch. He got a front row seat as he was in his...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Very good point, Thanks so much to everyone with...

Very good point, Thanks so much to everyone with their pointers. I look forward to getting to practice this stuff once i get my bike fixed up :). If it's one thing I've learned from this is the fact...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Yeah so much of the motorcycle riding is mental....

Yeah so much of the motorcycle riding is mental. I think the biggest thing that helped mentally after the fall was the fact it was ridable to get home and i got right back on and got it home safely. ...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 09:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Definite a possibility. Usually am pretty smooth...

Definite a possibility. Usually am pretty smooth at letting it out. I think the incline may have messed with my head and the thought of rolling back. Need to find a good place to practice starting...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Indeed, this is the main reason i went for a 250...

Indeed, this is the main reason i went for a 250 for a first bike. Glad to be in one piece and have some things to practice once i get the bike fixed up again. I also shudder to think of the damages...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 19th, 2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,679
Posted By Sk8dude
Had my first fight with gravity :(

Well after about 600 miles on my new 2009 Ninja 250R (black) I finally had a fight with gravity that i lost. Pulled up to a stop sign that had a really steep incline. 3 way stop ( had to go left...
Forum: Riding Skills July 3rd, 2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,591
Posted By Sk8dude
Thanks for all of the advice everyone :) I did...

Thanks for all of the advice everyone :) I did end up using the MSF bikes in the course. Defiantly worth every penny! With that behind me, I secured my endorsement, insurance, and the rest of my...
Forum: New Members June 27th, 2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 914
Posted By Sk8dude
Well I just passed my MSF class today :) I have...

Well I just passed my MSF class today :) I have to say it was a lot of fun but I'm definitely gonna want some practice time in a parking lot with my new bike before i'm comfortable on the road. Even...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 24th, 2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 630
Views: 287,338
Posted By Sk8dude
Here is the new set of gear I just picked up...

Here is the new set of gear I just picked up yesterday :) Have my MSF course starting tomorrow and I can't wait till next week when I can start riding my Ninja :)

HJC SY-Max II Sliver...
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