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Forum: Motorcycle-related June 25th, 2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,240
Posted By eyeheartny
It's a nice bike, and I'd buy it at $3k. It may...

It's a nice bike, and I'd buy it at $3k. It may just be over the sweet spot for a used bike with a fair number of miles on it.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 12th, 2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By eyeheartny
Thanks-- I've thought about those. One issue I'm...

Thanks-- I've thought about those. One issue I'm having is the abrasion protection. Neither the Airwave nor the Tornado look particularly burly, and I want to have as much protection as I can. I'm...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 11th, 2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,731
Posted By eyeheartny
1,000 miles on break-in, you mean?

1,000 miles on break-in, you mean?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 10th, 2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,731
Posted By eyeheartny
Okay. So on a Craigslist purchase, what's the...

Okay. So on a Craigslist purchase, what's the best way to tell if it has been cared for properly? Not just the obvious like checking for leaks, tire condition, brakes, etc, but the harder-to-see...
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 10th, 2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,731
Posted By eyeheartny
Okay-- I guess what I'm wondering is, presuming...

Okay-- I guess what I'm wondering is, presuming an unknown service history on a Craigslist purchase, how many miles would be a "no-go" just on principle?
Forum: 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Tech Talk June 10th, 2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,731
Posted By eyeheartny
Drivetrain good for how many miles?

I'm shopping for a Ninjette. I've seen some with pretty high miles, somewhere around 12,000+. How many miles is the Ninjette drivetrain good for before I'd start running into serious issues or...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 8th, 2013, 05:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 804
Posted By eyeheartny
REV'IT Pants: One 4-season or 2 different pairs?

I've been trying to decide between one pant to do it all-- the Defender (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-defender-gtx-pants)-- or the Legacy...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 6th, 2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By eyeheartny
Thanks for the suggestion. Just for the sake of...

Thanks for the suggestion. Just for the sake of full options, do you know of other brands in a tall size?
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 5th, 2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By eyeheartny
Gear for wide shoulders/narrow waist/long torso?

I'm 6'2", 205lbs, wear a 42L in a suit jacket, and have to get all my shirts tailored in at the waist, even on athletic/slim fit ones. I have wide shoulders and long arms. I'm a new rider looking for...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear June 5th, 2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,251
Posted By eyeheartny
Whoa...do you have more details on this? I'm...

Whoa...do you have more details on this? I'm looking at a range of Rev'It pants for commuting use and don't want to get any that will mess up the paint.
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 5th, 2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,094
Posted By eyeheartny
Which kit are you planning on using? I'm not sure...

Which kit are you planning on using? I'm not sure of which one to do and which instruction set to follow!
Forum: Motorcycle Gear May 31st, 2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By eyeheartny
I have an Airmada in silver, no graphics. The new...

I have an Airmada in silver, no graphics. The new helmets with the ProShield are much easier for a visor change. The sideplates aren't expensive and make it super easy to switch out. The FOV on the...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion May 30th, 2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,110
Posted By eyeheartny
It felt like the takeaways from that article were...

It felt like the takeaways from that article were the same things we've known: don't drink and ride (like the thread is titled), be ultra-vigilant about people turning left across you, don't speed,...
Forum: New Members May 28th, 2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By eyeheartny
Thanks! :) Did you mean a 250 vs a 300? I saw one...

Thanks! :) Did you mean a 250 vs a 300? I saw one on CL in my area for $4800, which makes me think of stretching my budget a bit to try to get that one for $4400. I'm sure more will pop up from time...
Forum: Group Rides and Local Events May 28th, 2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,469
Posted By eyeheartny
I'm going to be riding daily in San Diego...

I'm going to be riding daily in San Diego starting in mid-July, hopefully. Would love to meet up if you're game for helping out a newbie rider. :)
Forum: New Members May 28th, 2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By eyeheartny
New Rider/Member in San Diego

Hi all! I'm a new rider and a new member here on the board.

Basics on me:

I'm 31, male, teach high school history
Took my MSF course in December
Native to San Diego


Riding Plans:
Forum: 1986 - 2007 Ninja 250R Tech Talk November 11th, 2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By eyeheartny
Pricing on an '05 + issue to be wary of?

I'm considering a pre-gen as a first motorcycle...cheap and cheerful, right? I'm also considering a new Ninja 300 but may get a cheap used pre-gen and upgrade later on once I know what kind of riding...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion November 5th, 2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 35,550
Posted By eyeheartny
Thanks for the update. I have an email in to...

Thanks for the update. I have an email in to Tyson asking about the deal you got, so we'll see what he comes back with. I'll update here with actual numbers once I have them.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear November 5th, 2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By eyeheartny
Cool, I'll check it out. Thanks. Any...

Cool, I'll check it out. Thanks.

Any experience with Rev'it jackets? Motorcycle Superstore has the Tarmac Air leather on closeout and it looks like a sweet jacket.
Forum: Motorcycle Gear November 5th, 2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By eyeheartny
Funny, I tried on the Icon Overlord and the waist...

Funny, I tried on the Icon Overlord and the waist was gigantic in the size that fit my shoulders. Thanks for the suggestion, though!
Forum: Motorcycle Gear November 5th, 2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,313
Posted By eyeheartny
Jackets for "athletically built" guys? Brand recs?

I'm 6'2", 195, really broad shoulders and a narrow waist. I'm having a hard time finding jackets that aren't constricting in the chest/shoulders but that are snug/slim fitting in the waist.

Are...
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion November 4th, 2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 36,814
Posted By eyeheartny
Hang on, so the Costco deal is no longer valid in...

Hang on, so the Costco deal is no longer valid in San Diego? I was all set to go with JBinSD's friend Tyson for my bike. Bummer if the deal is off!
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion November 4th, 2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 35,550
Posted By eyeheartny
Can anyone else verify this? It sounds from...

Can anyone else verify this? It sounds from reading this thread that the Costco deal is alive and well.
Forum: 2013 - 2017 Ninja 300 General Discussion November 2nd, 2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 35,550
Posted By eyeheartny
Everything in San Diego County seems to be...

Everything in San Diego County seems to be charging absurd markups still. I've been calling and emailing and everyone is unwilling to budge on the bogus fees.

Any idea if the Costco deal is...
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