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Forum: Forum Information December 27th, 2016, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2,694
Views: 572,349
Posted By Mike V
I don't even know what's going on here lol.

I don't even know what's going on here lol.
Forum: Off-Topic December 1st, 2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,880
Posted By Mike V
I joined the Air Force at age 18. We didn't get...

I joined the Air Force at age 18. We didn't get paid a lot back then (entered in 1990) but it turned out to provide a good life for me. I stayed in 20 years, retired, and now doing the same thing in...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair October 26th, 2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,411
Posted By Mike V
I picked up a red 650F a couple weeks ago and...

I picked up a red 650F a couple weeks ago and feel the same way about it. I like it a lot.

The seat is slightly higher but otherwise the seating position is very similar to the Ninja. Going from...
Forum: New Members September 8th, 2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mike V
Yessir, glad I picked one up before they were...

Yessir, glad I picked one up before they were gone (Commodore).
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 8th, 2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mike V
Funny, our instructor just pretty much said -...

Funny, our instructor just pretty much said - meh, not the first time it's been dropped. Ha!

Mine has been dropped before too. There is a small crack on the right side and the panel looks to be a...
Forum: New Members September 8th, 2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mike V
2017 is the last year for the good ones. :mad: ...

2017 is the last year for the good ones. :mad: After that, they'll pretty much be rebadged Opels.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 8th, 2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,787
Posted By Mike V
Young AND older newbs. I'm 43 and just started...

Young AND older newbs. I'm 43 and just started riding last year. The 250R is a great starter bike.

I haven't dropped mine yet, but we newbs do make some dumb mistakes. During the Basic MSF course...
Forum: New Members September 8th, 2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,008
Posted By Mike V
Welcome! I've always wanted to visit Australia. ...

Welcome! I've always wanted to visit Australia.

Based on my experience over here in the US, you guys make some great cars!
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair June 28th, 2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,361
Posted By Mike V
I like the bike and the BR-Z!

I like the bike and the BR-Z!
Forum: Off-Topic June 28th, 2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 25,863
Posted By Mike V
The FR-S / BRZ are fun cars. When they first came...

The FR-S / BRZ are fun cars. When they first came out, Scion went around the country with 5 or 6 FR-S's and set up an autocross-ish course for people to drive on. I lived near KC at the time so I...
Forum: New Members June 23rd, 2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,188
Posted By Mike V
I was in Tucson visiting my sister a few weekends...

I was in Tucson visiting my sister a few weekends ago. You can keep that heat down there, thanks! :p It wasn't even 100 degrees down there at the time; I can't imagine living in that 105-110 degree...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair June 22nd, 2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,411
Posted By Mike V
I really like how it looks in white. Nice choice!

I really like how it looks in white. Nice choice!
Forum: New Members June 22nd, 2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,995
Posted By Mike V
Wow $1100 US. Great find!

Wow $1100 US. Great find!
Forum: New Members June 22nd, 2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,188
Posted By Mike V
I did mention "only" 600. :p I know that's not a...

I did mention "only" 600. :p I know that's not a lot compared to most riders on here, but it's a lot compared to my neighbor who has 650 miles on his new Harley... that he bought in 2001! Ha! I've...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair June 22nd, 2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,411
Posted By Mike V
Nice! I've been eyeing one of those myself. The...

Nice! I've been eyeing one of those myself. The local dealership still has a new 2014 650F in red. I really like how it looks and as you mentioned, it feels similar to the Ninja when sitting on it. I...
Forum: New Members June 17th, 2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,188
Posted By Mike V
^^ Truth. Ha!

^^ Truth. Ha!
Forum: New Members June 16th, 2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,188
Posted By Mike V
Been a while since I've checked in. So after...

Been a while since I've checked in. So after almost a year of riding the little Ninja 250, I feel that I'm ready for something with more power and better suited for the highway. I've only put 600...
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair May 6th, 2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,260
Posted By Mike V
I thought about one of these too. One of the area...

I thought about one of these too. One of the area motorcycle shops has 8 of them discounted at $7,199. No red though - just gray and yellow.

My work commute is highway though, so the naked bike...
Forum: New Members May 4th, 2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,463
Posted By Mike V
Welcome! I'm jealous of the scenery you get to...

Welcome! I'm jealous of the scenery you get to enjoy while riding in Utah. I lived there in the late 90s / early 2000s and really miss it.
Forum: Riding Skills April 13th, 2016, 06:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,178
Posted By Mike V
That really is awesome. You win the internet...

That really is awesome. You win the internet today. :D
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 11th, 2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,637
Posted By Mike V
I use premium since up here, that's the only...

I use premium since up here, that's the only ethanol-free gas available. I don't worry about ethanol in my daily driver car but since gas has a good chance of sitting in the bike for a while, I...
Forum: Off-Topic March 10th, 2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,017
Posted By Mike V
It's a 99 M Coupe, affectionately known as the...

It's a 99 M Coupe, affectionately known as the Clownshoe.
Forum: Off-Topic February 26th, 2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,017
Posted By Mike V
That was the G8. The Holdens were brought over in...

That was the G8. The Holdens were brought over in limited numbers so although "didn't sell well," they really are good cars. I liked the G8 but you had to get the $40k+ GXP to get a manual and back...
Forum: Riding Skills February 25th, 2016, 07:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,437
Posted By Mike V
I'll try that, thanks.

I'll try that, thanks.
Forum: Riding Skills February 25th, 2016, 07:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,437
Posted By Mike V
Haha yeah, I attempted to upshift a few times...

Haha yeah, I attempted to upshift a few times since I was surprised to see such high rpm's. This was last August so maybe it wasn't quite 9k. I posted about it on here so I'll look for that post...
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