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Forum: Motorcycle-related March 5th, 2015, 12:07 PM
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Posted By Galaxieman
Bumpity bump bump....

Bumpity bump bump....
Forum: Motorcycle-related February 9th, 2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,905
Posted By Galaxieman
Bump. $60 shipped. IMHO an elegant solution for...

Bump. $60 shipped. IMHO an elegant solution for traveling with luggage...
Forum: Motorcycle-related February 1st, 2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,905
Posted By Galaxieman
Rear Seat + Givi Monokey adapter plate (integrated) $70 shipped

Will be selling the Ninjette in the spring. Preparing for that by selling off excess items. Rear seat modified with Givi Monokey plate. Took a rack for a BMW off ebay, sawed the front off of it...
Forum: Riding Skills May 9th, 2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By Galaxieman
BRC2 then ARC followed by trackday next riding...

BRC2 then ARC followed by trackday next riding season sounds like a really good plan.

Most trackday orgs allow textile gear in the beginner group as long as it zips together. DOT helmet (most...
Forum: Riding Skills May 8th, 2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By Galaxieman
BRC2 used to be called the Experienced Rider...

BRC2 used to be called the Experienced Rider Course, or ERC. It's essentially the BRC+ with you using your bike instead of a school bike. Definitely a good thing to have a trained instructor...
Forum: New Members April 9th, 2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 906
Posted By Galaxieman
Welcome! There's an Oahu ride thread around here...

Welcome! There's an Oahu ride thread around here somewhere, comes up pretty high on the list if you just search for 'Oahu'. I've got a 12-day old at the house, so my riding is gonna be restricted...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles March 25th, 2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,210
Posted By Galaxieman
There's actually YouTube video of that GSXR-trash...

There's actually YouTube video of that GSXR-trash fat front tire monstrosity:
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Forum: Riding Skills March 17th, 2014, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By Galaxieman
Harley Skilled Rider Course is based on the BRC2...

Harley Skilled Rider Course is based on the BRC2 (ERC) and is $150 at the dealerships near you. Unfortunately the nearest dealership is ~73 miles from Athens.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 14th, 2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,272
Posted By Galaxieman
+1 on the Area P. I picked up a used full-system...

+1 on the Area P. I picked up a used full-system CHEAP and am loving it. Yes, it's the short pipe so it's stupid loud, but the power difference is very noticable. Bike revs up considerably faster...
Forum: Riding Skills March 13th, 2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By Galaxieman
My personal favorite is the 'kidney bean' drill,...

My personal favorite is the 'kidney bean' drill, followed closely by the 'decreasing radius turns' or 'inward spiral' drill. Next time I take the course I swear I'm gonna wear my leathers and drag...
Forum: Riding Skills March 13th, 2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,030
Posted By Galaxieman
MSF course listings are available here....

MSF course listings are available here. (http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm?pagename=RiderCourse%20Info&content=C55DBB87-A0CC-53D5-64D098C9870C8030&referer=MSF%20RiderCourses).

Generally,...
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events March 10th, 2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 1,400
Views: 97,266
Posted By Galaxieman
Just thought I'd check in here and introduce...

Just thought I'd check in here and introduce myself as a 'soon to be DC-area' Ninjette owner. Currently stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, I'm on orders to the Pentagon in the August...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear February 18th, 2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By Galaxieman
I have a pair of Joe Rocket boots and they are...

I have a pair of Joe Rocket boots and they are considerably wider than any of my Sidis have been. I'll look at the model name (if it's still readable on the tags) when I get back to the house, I've...
Forum: Videos February 10th, 2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Galaxieman
Not bad! You're looking through the corners, and...

Not bad! You're looking through the corners, and your lines are consistent from lap to lap, so you've got a good baseline to work from. You're running around 1:43 or 1:44 for CCW lap times, and...
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk February 10th, 2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,963
Posted By Galaxieman
Got a friend who wants to go along to the track? ...

Got a friend who wants to go along to the track? Do they have a tow-worthy car? Pretty much anything with a bumper hitch is capable of pulling a small trailer with a 250 on/in it. With a couple...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 9th, 2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By Galaxieman
Given that he's only been riding a couple of...

Given that he's only been riding a couple of months, he might have wrapped himself around a guardrail somewhere. If he had any sense at all, the '2002 Kawasaki' he purchased would have been a KLR...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion February 6th, 2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,449
Posted By Galaxieman
You're allowed to use a full-size parking space,...

You're allowed to use a full-size parking space, no? There is merit to paying less in general road-use taxes based on the weight of the vehicle. However, 'per use' fees such as tolls and parking...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed February 5th, 2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,728
Posted By Galaxieman
Looking at the bike listing on your profile...

Looking at the bike listing on your profile snippet, that GSXR should be very well sorted right out of the box. Assuming you've got decent rubber, it's going to be WAY beyond your capacity as a...
Forum: Ninjettes At Speed February 5th, 2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,728
Posted By Galaxieman
Trackdays are actually significanly safer than...

Trackdays are actually significanly safer than being on the street. Not letting your adrenaline get the better of you will go a LONG way to keeping a bike up. I've had a couple of unscheduled...
Forum: Videos January 3rd, 2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,150
Posted By Galaxieman
Tips on getting comfy again: Get the hell off the...

Tips on getting comfy again: Get the hell off the street. Semi-snarky, yes, but I mean it. A good trackday working on holding lines and consistent body position would most likely do him some good. ...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion January 2nd, 2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,782
Posted By Galaxieman
Ninja year end: ...

Ninja year end:
http://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MG_4291-300x199.jpg (http://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MG_4291.jpg)

Concours 14 year end:...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 2nd, 2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,782
Posted By Galaxieman
No idea on the current mileage, but my safety and...

No idea on the current mileage, but my safety and tags expired so I've gotta get those sorted before I get the bike(s) back on the road. I really should have ridden more, but have been in somewhat...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear December 2nd, 2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,860
Posted By Galaxieman
SYED Leathers (syedleathers.com) does 2-piece...

SYED Leathers (syedleathers.com) does 2-piece race suits where you can buy the jacket only. I've heard good things about their gear, and have a couple of friends who have raced in their stuff.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion December 1st, 2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,857
Posted By Galaxieman
This is more of the 'unburnt gas gets hit by the...

This is more of the 'unburnt gas gets hit by the Kleen system on its way out' situation. Choke was still on to warm the bike up, so when I got it to finally start taking throttle without dying, I...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 30th, 2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,857
Posted By Galaxieman
I am the god of hellfire, and I bring you...

FIRE!!!
http://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/wpid3115-20131201-Flamethrower-1024x576.jpg


Just got the Area P I picked up installed. Need to remove the stupid Kleen air...
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