Botanical Gardens - Birmingham, AL

empyrean · March 30th, 2010, 12:04 PM

Ahh! It's Spring time! The sun is out. The roads are calling, and Ms. Stealth has been itching to get out. Well, more like screaming at me from under her cover.

So, I set up a little impromptu ride to the Botanical Gardens on my Ninjette with a friend of mine on his new Honda CBR1000. It was gorgeous day. Albeit quite windy, we had a great time.

I finally have been able to get out and ride!! Yes, it's been almost a year sine I bought my bike. And for those of you who know, I had a pretty nasty shoulder injury that resulted in surgery. Then it go cold. Then I lost my job. So, my bike has been quietly sitting waiting.

The wait is over. First time getting out, I rode down the treacherous 280 with the wind not at my back, but rather fighting at my side. All went well, though! It's great to be back out again!

I went out later than night to go see some friends. Parked her in the parking lot and lo and behold, someone knocked the poor old girl over. Long live the riding, yeesh.

Well, someone fixed her up, I was able to get her home, rode her to work today, and took her down to Russell's Sport Bike Shop downtown. I can't believe I actually made it there, even with all the traffic that I had to traverse through.

But, regardless, glad to be out!!! (oh, and I just got my insurance on my bike FRIDAY. The day before I went out riding. And the night before my bike lost to some idiot trying to park in my spot.)

Alex · March 30th, 2010, 06:39 PM

Sorry someone knocked your bike over!

JokerSeven · March 30th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Ya I know what ya mean about the 280. I'm just south of you. Its bad here too.

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 08:47 AM

Jeremy, where are you located? I took the 280 to Russell's Speed Shop yesterday. First time on my bike and in traffic. But, since it IS the 280, it was inevitable.

Snake · March 31st, 2010, 09:42 AM

Here's hoping this year you will get to do more riding and the season will be uneventful (safe that is).

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 10:30 AM

Thanks, Snake!

Here's hoping I don't throw any more balls for dogs, keep my knee brace on while I exercise and steer VERY clear of any more surgeries.

Snake · March 31st, 2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by empyrean

Thanks, Snake!

Here's hoping I don't throw any more balls for dogs, keep my knee brace on while I exercise and steer VERY clear of any more surgeries.

And don't move the bike with high heels on. lol

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 11:24 AM

HAHAHAHAAH! You are SO right, my dear.

JokerSeven · March 31st, 2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by empyrean

Jeremy, where are you located? I took the 280 to Russell's Speed Shop yesterday. First time on my bike and in traffic. But, since it IS the 280, it was inevitable.

I'm just south of Opelika, in Smiths Station. 280 runs through the middle of town. Down here we call it the "Dixie Die-way".

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 12:29 PM

Nice, that's classic. Yeah, I have learned, even while driving, that NO ONE pays attention while they drive out here.

cnichols79us · March 31st, 2010, 12:29 PM

Someone tried to park on your Bike? That sucks......

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 01:18 PM

Pretty Much. Pulled in, pushed her over, pulled out and parked elsewhere. Really did some damage to the cowling, the handle bar, took off one of the back foot pegs, really dinged up my pipes.... etc. Even squished the shifter in so far that I couldn't shift.

Someone helped me unbend her and I got her home. She's at the shop getting estimated. Poor thing.

But, when I get her back into shape, where it has the red Devlshone stickers... that's going to say 'OMG! PWNIE!' That will go grand with my shirt that says "I PWN Boys" and my tag that says "IPWNEDU".

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 04:23 PM

Looks like the insurance company wants to total my bike. I'm not sure what I should do. should I total her, get the money and use it to fix her up so that she looks better and get a salvaged title? I can still ride her, but the handle bar is all messed up and the front cowling needs to be replaced. and the back left foot peg needs to be reattached.

Most of the rest of it is just some cosmetic damage, really. I think that the speedometer needs to be fixed, too. I doubt that I'm riding at 70 MPH and cars are passing me on the 280.

Any suggestions are welcome!

Cedilla · March 31st, 2010, 08:49 PM

Your brave.

B-ham traffic sucks.

kkim · March 31st, 2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by empyrean

Looks like the insurance company wants to total my bike. I'm not sure what I should do. should I total her, get the money and use it to fix her up so that she looks better and get a salvaged title? I can still ride her, but the handle bar is all messed up and the front cowling needs to be replaced. and the back left foot peg needs to be reattached.

Most of the rest of it is just some cosmetic damage, really. I think that the speedometer needs to be fixed, too. I doubt that I'm riding at 70 MPH and cars are passing me on the 280.

Any suggestions are welcome!

How about some pics of the damage?

empyrean · March 31st, 2010, 09:15 PM

@Cedilla - yes, it does (the 280 traffic). But I seem to be doing pretty well with it. I have also noticed that it has made me a better driver.

@kkim - once I get her back, I will take pix of the damage.

Cedilla · March 31st, 2010, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by empyrean

@Cedilla -I have also noticed that it has made me a better driver.

Traffic has just made me more bitter and hateful. lol these are my "traffic signals"

March 30th, 2010, 06:39 PM	#2
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March 31st, 2010, 08:47 AM	#4
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	Jeremy, where are you located? I took the 280 to Russell's Speed Shop yesterday. First time on my bike and in traffic. But, since it IS the 280, it was inevitable. __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

March 31st, 2010, 10:30 AM	#6
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	Thanks, Snake! Here's hoping I don't throw any more balls for dogs, keep my knee brace on while I exercise and steer VERY clear of any more surgeries. __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

March 31st, 2010, 11:24 AM	#8
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	HAHAHAHAAH! You are SO right, my dear. __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

March 31st, 2010, 12:29 PM	#10
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	Nice, that's classic. Yeah, I have learned, even while driving, that NO ONE pays attention while they drive out here. __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

March 30th, 2010, 06:50 PM	#3
JokerSeven Ride it like you stole it Name: Jeremy Location: Bama Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R, '04 R6(sold) Posts: 362	Ya I know what ya mean about the 280. I'm just south of you. Its bad here too.

March 31st, 2010, 09:42 AM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Here's hoping this year you will get to do more riding and the season will be uneventful (safe that is).

March 31st, 2010, 12:29 PM	#11
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	Someone tried to park on your Bike? That sucks......

March 31st, 2010, 01:18 PM	#12
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	Pretty Much. Pulled in, pushed her over, pulled out and parked elsewhere. Really did some damage to the cowling, the handle bar, took off one of the back foot pegs, really dinged up my pipes.... etc. Even squished the shifter in so far that I couldn't shift. Someone helped me unbend her and I got her home. She's at the shop getting estimated. Poor thing. But, when I get her back into shape, where it has the red Devlshone stickers... that's going to say 'OMG! PWNIE!' That will go grand with my shirt that says "I PWN Boys" and my tag that says "IPWNEDU". __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

March 31st, 2010, 04:23 PM	#13
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	Looks like the insurance company wants to total my bike. I'm not sure what I should do. should I total her, get the money and use it to fix her up so that she looks better and get a salvaged title? I can still ride her, but the handle bar is all messed up and the front cowling needs to be replaced. and the back left foot peg needs to be reattached. Most of the rest of it is just some cosmetic damage, really. I think that the speedometer needs to be fixed, too. I doubt that I'm riding at 70 MPH and cars are passing me on the 280. Any suggestions are welcome! __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

March 31st, 2010, 08:49 PM	#14
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Your brave. B-ham traffic sucks. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

March 31st, 2010, 09:15 PM	#16
empyrean pwned noob Name: Rebecca Location: Birmingham/Inverness Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 250 Posts: 46	@Cedilla - yes, it does (the 280 traffic). But I seem to be doing pretty well with it. I have also noticed that it has made me a better driver. @kkim - once I get her back, I will take pix of the damage. __________________________________________________ I am NOT your F1 button. \| Black '06 Ninja 250 \| Two Brothers Exhaust \| Attitude \| 3 Cats \| Icon Boots, Gloves, Helmet \| Matching Scorpion Pants & Jacket \|

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