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View Poll Results: Rate yourself: Gear Whore Rankings | |||
Gear Whore (40+ points) | 53 | 32.72% | |
Connoisseur (25 - 39 points) | 33 | 20.37% | |
Prepared (14 - 25 points) | 49 | 30.25% | |
Solid Beginner (10 - 14 points) | 22 | 13.58% | |
Squid (0 - 9 points) | 5 | 3.09% | |
Voters: 162. You may not vote on this poll |
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April 18th, 2012, 08:22 AM | #121 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Shawn
Location: Clearfield, UT
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134
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Wearing steel toe boots on a motorcycle would scare the **** out of me.... But it's definitely much better than the sneakers I see most people wear.
Ankle support and armor is the primary purpose of riding boots. |
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April 18th, 2012, 08:54 AM | #122 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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Is there something I don't know about a steel toe and the motorcycle? Why would it scare you so bad?
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April 18th, 2012, 09:23 AM | #123 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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Because your ankle will break when you lowside
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If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs |
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April 18th, 2012, 09:34 AM | #124 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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Just because of the steel toe or because I do not have the outside support for the ankle? I understand the ankle support from the right boots, but I got the impression that there might be some other hidden reason that I was not seeing. I guess it is a risk I am will to take untill I can get some true boots.
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April 18th, 2012, 09:40 AM | #125 | |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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Here is a thread started yesterday, by a guy in a similar situation to you, with some fantastic information. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=101346
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If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs |
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April 18th, 2012, 09:42 AM | #126 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Add 7 more to my score;
AXO Boots from ninjette user And New A* 1 piece suit 43 I am a gear whore, yay!
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Goal: Shake A Million Hands | Look through the corners | Track Day Prep | Closest track? | The Mid-Ohio School |
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April 18th, 2012, 10:24 AM | #127 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Shawn
Location: Clearfield, UT
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134
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April 18th, 2012, 10:45 AM | #128 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Mike
Location: Chantilly
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE Posts: 262
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April 18th, 2012, 10:47 AM | #129 | |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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I didn't scream nearly that much in my accident hahaha
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April 18th, 2012, 11:46 AM | #130 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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Trust me guys, I know what can happen when I go down. Like I said, it is just a risk I am willing to take untill I can afford to buy some boots. It is this or not ride. That is the last of it for me.
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April 18th, 2012, 12:05 PM | #131 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.
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48 points
2 sets of leathers 1 set of textiles 1 textile jacket 2 sets of race boots 2 helmets, Arai is one of them several shields I don't feel too much like a gearwhore.... |
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April 18th, 2012, 03:29 PM | #132 |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869
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April 19th, 2012, 07:37 AM | #133 | |
CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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Does my Tourmaster Flex count twice? With the rain layer, it's mesh AND textile with cumulative protection!
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Gear up, guys! Last futzed with by CZroe; April 19th, 2012 at 06:08 PM. |
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April 19th, 2012, 08:47 AM | #134 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Shawn
Location: Clearfield, UT
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134
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It's sad really that the youngest (with the most life ahead of them) are taking the most risk by riding in traffic without gear.
But then again, I guess they feel they have more to prove. I am glad I didn't start riding at that age, I would have been the same way. |
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April 19th, 2012, 08:49 AM | #135 | |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs |
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April 19th, 2012, 08:53 AM | #136 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Shawn
Location: Clearfield, UT
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134
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April 19th, 2012, 09:07 AM | #137 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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April 19th, 2012, 09:10 AM | #138 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Shawn
Location: Clearfield, UT
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 134
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April 19th, 2012, 09:21 AM | #139 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Brian
Location: Knoxville, TN
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49
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I only paid $1500 for my bike 2 years ago. I have seen some of the pre-gens go for $1000 now.
But I do get what you are saying. I remember those days as they were not too far off for me. I did some crazy stuff that I would never do now. |
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April 19th, 2012, 10:31 AM | #140 |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869
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Income is a huge factor. I just started a new career and don't have tons of cash up front to buy gear. I managed to get my helmet financed with my bike, and bought a jacket and gloves in cash. Parents bought me boots thankfully, but I still can't afford the riding suit I want..will have to risk 3-4 months of riding in jeans before I can get the suit. And younger people will probably take even more chances..theyd rather ride the bike they want without gear, than to ride something they dont want with full gear.
edited: after finding this epicly awesome RS Taichi jacket, I've decided that debt just might be worth it lol http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=7697 - gotta be in white!! Last futzed with by Miles_Prower; April 23rd, 2012 at 08:51 PM. Reason: addition |
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April 29th, 2012, 01:47 PM | #141 | |
ninjette.org member
Name: Codi
Location: Moose Jaw, Sk, Canada
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 76
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Alpinestars T-Gasoline. so one point for name brand, and do I get a point for a rain suit since every thing is water proof |
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April 29th, 2012, 01:55 PM | #142 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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If my shoei is totaled from doing its job and insurance takes it, do I still get to count it?
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If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs |
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April 30th, 2012, 12:59 PM | #143 | |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Mike
Location: Chantilly
Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE Posts: 262
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April 30th, 2012, 01:08 PM | #144 | |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869
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May 1st, 2012, 08:27 PM | #145 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.
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I would think so...Depends on your policy, I think my insurance covers helmets.
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May 1st, 2012, 09:04 PM | #146 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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I mean in this competition
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If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs |
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May 3rd, 2012, 09:23 PM | #147 |
I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.
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09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast |
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May 3rd, 2012, 10:57 PM | #148 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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28 for me and only been riding since november
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http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL Last futzed with by Stingray1000; May 12th, 2012 at 01:55 PM. |
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May 4th, 2012, 04:09 AM | #149 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
MOTM - Feb '12
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If insurance takes it out of your closet, no. If you retain it, yes. In fact, I'm awarding 5 bonus points for keeping a piece of gear as a trophy that died in the line of service.
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May 4th, 2012, 11:47 AM | #150 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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5 bonus points or $500 hmmmmmmm
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If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs |
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May 4th, 2012, 11:59 AM | #151 |
One Loyal Fox
Name: Rahul
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869
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May 5th, 2012, 09:53 AM | #152 |
Ex ninjette!
Name: Jack
Location: East sussex England
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Suzuki GSXR 600 K4, Kawasaki ninja 250r 08 Posts: 294
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Mods: Puig Double bubble windscreen, Targa Fender eliminator, Custom LED integrated Tail light, Exhaust Hanger, Two brothers titanium exhaust More on the way! |
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May 6th, 2012, 04:49 AM | #153 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Carlos Spicy Wiener
Location: Your Mom's House
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Too many Posts: 119
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24 for me, but I would have been a 28 had I won the eBay auction for the A* SP-1 last night. Damnit!
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May 6th, 2012, 05:23 AM | #154 |
ninjette.org guru
Name: Tommy
Location: Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413
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meh, 24.
only because I use my work boots and have no mc pants |
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May 6th, 2012, 07:27 AM | #155 |
User Title Free Since '12
Name: Floyd
Location: Barbados
Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 13
MOTM - Feb '12
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59: Updated score for me, with bonus commentary. Have to post this now because I'm about to put a bunch of this up for sale and ruin my score.
1 - Vega Merge Boots (a gift, terrible purchase, need to sell these) 1 - Alpinestars Parlor (another gift, worst gear ever. Seriously wifey, don't buy me gear) 2 - BiLT Trackstar (surprisingly decent, very usable for commuter use) 2 - Tourmaster Solution Boots (my daily wear boots, 2 years of wear and better than ever, like an old friend) 3 - Cortech Latigo Boots (good value basic track protection) 1 - Shift Lowdown jeans (only ever wear with knee/shin guards, but kinda like these) 2 - Joe Rocket Pheonix mesh overpants (good example of buying cheap and not saving money, never really wore these) 3 - Cortech textile overpants (my backup pants, functional and well made) 3 - REV'IT Turbine textile pants (my favorite pants BY FAR) 1 - Bonus Brand Whore Points 3 - REV'IT Turbine textile jacket (my favorite jacket, bullet proof) 2 - Bonus armor upgrade 1 - Bonus Brand Whore Points 1 - Shift mesh gloves (a gift, wrong size, never wore) 1 - Joe Rocket Phoenix gloves (backup/loaner gloves for 2 years, recently replaced for wear, surprisingly better than their replacement A*s) 1 - Alpinestars SMX-2 (backup hot weather gloves, replacing Rockets, worn like 5 times, already starting to come apart, such a huge variance in quality of A* stuff) 4 - Held Airstream (max protection, great feel, worth every penny) 1 - Bonus Brand Whore Points 3 - Aerostich Elkskin Roper Guantlet (these are the top quality for low $. Super comfy, will wear forever) 1 - Bonus Brand Whore Points 2 - HJC IS-Max (backup helmet. Meh) 4 - Arai Vector (Super comfy, quiet, y u no have easy replace shield?) 1 - Bonus points for owning 2 extra face shields 1 - Bonus Brand Whore Points 3 - Teiz Mojave full suit (great hot weather gear at a great value. My usual commuter) 3 - Teiz Lombard full suit (Got for under $200, which is incredible value for protection. Tend not to wear it, preferring either the Mojave in hot weather or the Aerostich when I'm really gearing up. No fault of the suit.) 3 - Aerostich Roadcrafter full suit (best purchase I've ever made). 2 - Bonus for armor upgrade 1 - Bonus Brand Whore point 1 - Fieldsheer Iceberg Cooling Vest. (It works, good when it gets up over 95) 1 - Icon Field Armor knee/shin guards Total - 59 points. Next purchase an actual high quality boot. Either an Aerostich/Sidi Combat Touring Light or a Daytona Trans Open.
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May 6th, 2012, 03:38 PM | #156 |
ninjette.org newbie
Name: Dallas
Location: Sydney Australia
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r SE Posts: 5
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May 12th, 2012, 12:21 PM | #157 |
Jigglin' your Jiglets
Name: Sean
Location: San Jose, Ca
Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 1
MOTM - Apr '13
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Just purchased a few more things so I gotta get my ho rating
4 - TCX S-Race Boots 0 - Jeans with a hole 4 - Scorpion Leather Jacket 2 - Mesh Jacket 2 - Leather gloves shorty 4 - Held Phantom Gloves 1 - Skid Lid 2 - AGV Modular 3 - HJC Full Face 4 - Shoei Full Face 4 - Scorpion Exo 1000 - Black (Retails $350, yea, I'm cheating, **** you) 4 - Scorpion Exo 1000 - Light Silver 1 Point for helmet shields Bonus points 1 - Held 1 - Shoei Do we still get bonus points for hanging onto crashed, no longer usable gear? Total: 37 (+5 bonus????) Future Whore Purchases 2 - Schuberth C3 (I think this should count as 4!) 3 - Cordura 1000 Denier Pants 2 - Upgraded armor in pants 1 - Schuberth purchase Future Whore Total: 45 (+5?)
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May 12th, 2012, 01:56 PM | #158 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Update new mesh gloves with knuckle protection and Leather boots. Dunno what my new score is lol
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May 31st, 2012, 10:52 AM | #159 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Update with new A* 2 piece suit!
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Goal: Shake A Million Hands | Look through the corners | Track Day Prep | Closest track? | The Mid-Ohio School |
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May 31st, 2012, 10:53 AM | #160 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much.
MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13
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Oh! and my scorpion helmet.
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