First time riding in over 17 years.

uberwoot · May 30th, 2015, 10:26 AM

So I picked up a 2009 250r on Wed. Haven't been on anything with 2 wheels in over 17 years. Never used a clutch. Got on the 250r and really had no issues. Been doing some riding on major roads maybe 2 miles at a time but mostly in the sub's around my house to get use to the breaks and turning. As well as working the clutch. So today I hit 25 miles and I must say. Getting use to a bike again. Shifting is smooth and turns are slow lol. Can't wait to hit the roads some more.

Next up I'm going to work on counterstearing. Did a little today but I'm still taking turns pretty slow but I'm not in a big rush. After I get use to that I'll work on rev matching for downshifting. Going to replace the speedo with a digital or get a year indacator. I might just make my own I work in electronics. But taking it easy and slow. Love this bike I'll start riding with people after I get more miles in. Figure by 40miles I should be good. But so far I'm more comfortable on it. Know where its powerband is.

Motofool · May 30th, 2015, 10:36 AM

Welcome, Uber !!!

What your previous riding experience was?

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Originally Posted by uberwoot

........... Shifting is smooth and turns are slow lol............

Next up I'm going to work on countersteering. Did a little today but I'm still taking turns pretty slow but I'm not in a big rush. After I get use to that I'll work on rev matching for downshifting.........

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allanoue · May 30th, 2015, 10:40 AM

Take the RRBRC for $25
http://www.schoolcraft.edu/continuin...ails/CES2-6210

snapshot · May 30th, 2015, 12:09 PM

Welcome back to the wonderful world of two wheels!

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Originally Posted by allanoue

Take the RRBRC for $25
http://www.schoolcraft.edu/continuin...ails/CES2-6210

That right there.

No offense intended, but the difference between how good we think we are and how good we actually are is usually what kills us. A class will give you some objective information on where you really are as a rider.

Ride on,

J~

uberwoot · May 30th, 2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by snapshot

Welcome back to the wonderful world of two wheels!

That right there.

No offense intended, but the difference between how good we think we are and how good we actually are is usually what kills us. A class will give you some objective information on where you really are as a rider.

Ride on,

J~

When I was younger I raced MX. I'm going to take a returning rider course. Brush up on stuff and even if I dont at least meet some guys to ride with.

Fully aware I'm not the best rider. And even the best go down. But I plan on next season to get some better tires and a few other things and hit the track.

Side note today its 80. I'm in my pretty thick "summer" jacket that's more like a fall jacket. Has lvl 2 CE rated armor. Its hot but I'll take all the protection I can get. I have had the "dirt rash" the track version of road rash and I do not ever with to have a nurse who hates her job clean that out again. The cleaning hurt way more then the fall. I learned that young and I will never forget that.

Hope I can get out tomorrow for a hour or two. Damn rain sucks.

greg737 · May 30th, 2015, 01:15 PM

I was off motorcycles for 22 years when I bought my EX250.

Skullz · May 30th, 2015, 02:39 PM

I think it was close to the 20 year mark for me also, but you pick up really quick on riding again.
Glad your getting some miles under your belt, but the one thing you'll really want to do before any other mod would be to get a better seat cause the seats on these things can hurt after a few hours on them.

snapshot · May 30th, 2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uberwoot

When I was younger I raced MX. I'm going to take a returning rider course. Brush up on stuff and even if I dont at least meet some guys to ride with.

Fully aware I'm not the best rider. And even the best go down. But I plan on next season to get some better tires and a few other things and hit the track.

Side note today its 80. I'm in my pretty thick "summer" jacket that's more like a fall jacket. Has lvl 2 CE rated armor. Its hot but I'll take all the protection I can get. I have had the "dirt rash" the track version of road rash and I do not ever with to have a nurse who hates her job clean that out again. The cleaning hurt way more then the fall. I learned that young and I will never forget that.

Hope I can get out tomorrow for a hour or two. Damn rain sucks.

That's awesome! Good to hear that you've got your head on so straight.

Every year there's a crop of fresh squids out here, and with losing two friends in the last year I'm a little on the hypersensitive side.

I feel you on the rain. It rained every day the last summer I was back east.

Ride on,

J~

cadd · May 31st, 2015, 12:18 AM

Sup.

uberwoot · June 5th, 2015, 08:28 PM

Went out today. I will be putting in a gel butt from a bike seat into my riding pants because it feels like i just spent a few years in prison. That seat sucks.

Well weather sucked. Did 80 miles today. 100% comfortable. Just nice and relaxed like i never took a break from bikes. Did some 65mph riding. Would of hit the highway for some 70 action but it was just to windy today and there were some nasty crosswinds. But full tuck "Well what a 6'2" 225lb guy can tuck into on a 250r helped a ton" But it was nice to get blown around and do some night riding.

Why my headlights are great on the side streets at night. I will be getting some silverstars. For the white and i found the headlights to be lacking on the main roads at night for me. Not as much light on the road as i would like.

60+ revzilla was right. Why the helmet is not the loudest im going to wanna get some ear plugs.

If the weather is nice tomorrow i'll put on 100 more miles.

May 30th, 2015, 10:26 AM	#1
uberwoot ninjette.org member Name: uber Location: Gibraltar MI Join Date: May 2015 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 12	First time riding in over 17 years. So I picked up a 2009 250r on Wed. Haven't been on anything with 2 wheels in over 17 years. Never used a clutch. Got on the 250r and really had no issues. Been doing some riding on major roads maybe 2 miles at a time but mostly in the sub's around my house to get use to the breaks and turning. As well as working the clutch. So today I hit 25 miles and I must say. Getting use to a bike again. Shifting is smooth and turns are slow lol. Can't wait to hit the roads some more. Next up I'm going to work on counterstearing. Did a little today but I'm still taking turns pretty slow but I'm not in a big rush. After I get use to that I'll work on rev matching for downshifting. Going to replace the speedo with a digital or get a year indacator. I might just make my own I work in electronics. But taking it easy and slow. Love this bike I'll start riding with people after I get more miles in. Figure by 40miles I should be good. But so far I'm more comfortable on it. Know where its powerband is.

May 30th, 2015, 10:40 AM	#3
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Take the RRBRC for $25 http://www.schoolcraft.edu/continuin...ails/CES2-6210 __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99
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May 31st, 2015, 12:18 AM	#9
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Sup. __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

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uberwoot ninjette.org member Name: uber Location: Gibraltar MI Join Date: May 2015 Motorcycle(s): 250R Posts: 12	Went out today. I will be putting in a gel butt from a bike seat into my riding pants because it feels like i just spent a few years in prison. That seat sucks. Well weather sucked. Did 80 miles today. 100% comfortable. Just nice and relaxed like i never took a break from bikes. Did some 65mph riding. Would of hit the highway for some 70 action but it was just to windy today and there were some nasty crosswinds. But full tuck "Well what a 6'2" 225lb guy can tuck into on a 250r helped a ton" But it was nice to get blown around and do some night riding. Why my headlights are great on the side streets at night. I will be getting some silverstars. For the white and i found the headlights to be lacking on the main roads at night for me. Not as much light on the road as i would like. 60+ revzilla was right. Why the helmet is not the loudest im going to wanna get some ear plugs. If the weather is nice tomorrow i'll put on 100 more miles.