the painful wait of a new bike

EngrNewf · July 13th, 2009, 04:13 PM

The time until the driving course (25th)...it kills me. Should I do the writen test first? Someone take me for a ride!

edit: someone let me practice on their bike!

Alex · July 13th, 2009, 04:25 PM

KJohnson21 · July 13th, 2009, 04:26 PM

You're always welcome......

Alex · July 13th, 2009, 04:27 PM

You got hit with my bot again as it was posted in the new members section. Moving this thread to the General section...

CC Cowboy · July 13th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngrNewf

The time until the driving course (25th)...it kills me. Should I do the writen test first? Someone take me for a ride!

You got to be crazy asking a question like that in here? No, I don't live in the gutter. I just visit there when someone forces me to think like that.

elars · July 13th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Are you talking about your license test or an MSF course? I know I was pretty excited to get my MSF course over with, as upon adequate completion you get a waiver for testing for the endorsement. Now my waiting pains are for the actual purchase of the bike. Having no credit, I have to wait for a shared day off with my cosigner, which isn't until next week.

I feel your pain, haha. It'll soon be over though. I'll cross my fingers for you!

BlueRaven · July 13th, 2009, 05:55 PM

I don't know if Newfounland has the same motor vehicle laws as New Brunswick but you need to pass your written test before you can pass your licence. In the Gear Up (similar to MSF) program here everyone that wanted to try out for their motobike licence at the end of the course needed their beginners (paper from Motor Registrar indicating you passed your written test).

Flashmonkey · July 13th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngrNewf

The time until the driving course (25th)...it kills me. Should I do the writen test first? Someone take me for a ride!

*Bites tonge and repeatedly stomps on own foot*.....welcome.....

andrewwoo · July 13th, 2009, 08:43 PM

oh good luck! its going to be really fun!!!

rockNroll · July 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Waiting sux!!! Bye the way... what's that on your shoulder?

Postiez · July 14th, 2009, 09:59 PM

I got mine on the 26th of june and have taken quite a few curve balls to get to where I am and i still cant ride mine(legally)... tomorrow morning i should be good to go though and i still think msf was a good choice

dimeified · July 15th, 2009, 09:33 AM

my bike is arriving today at 4:30, i only have my permit i cant wait to get riding already!

billmi · July 15th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

what's that on your shoulder?

That's the money you could have been saving with Geico.

EngrNewf · July 15th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

Waiting sux!!! Bye the way... what's that on your shoulder?

Skittles!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRaven

I don't know if Newfounland has the same motor vehicle laws as New Brunswick but you need to pass your written test before you can pass your licence. In the Gear Up (similar to MSF) program here everyone that wanted to try out for their motobike licence at the end of the course needed their beginners (paper from Motor Registrar indicating you passed your written test).

I was more wondering about I should do the writen test before the MSF course or later or what?

Quote:

Originally Posted by elars

Are you talking about your license test or an MSF course? I know I was pretty excited to get my MSF course over with, as upon adequate completion you get a waiver for testing for the endorsement. Now my waiting pains are for the actual purchase of the bike. Having no credit, I have to wait for a shared day off with my cosigner, which isn't until next week.

I feel your pain, haha. It'll soon be over though. I'll cross my fingers for you!

MSF. What do you mean by "credit". Will I need a cosigner?

BlueRaven · July 16th, 2009, 06:25 AM

The earlier you get your written test, the earlier you get your licence and the earlier you get to ride your bike.

Strider · July 18th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Good luck on the test Terri-Lynn, ace it

Daeldren · July 19th, 2009, 07:24 AM

Its not as bad as waiting for all the insurance settlements from a stolen bike, but I know how you feel

EngrNewf · July 19th, 2009, 05:21 PM

ugh what happened Daeldren?

Hokie11 · July 20th, 2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngrNewf

The time until the driving course (25th)...it kills me. Should I do the writen test first? Someone take me for a ride!

edit: someone let me practice on their bike!

im in the waiting process as well

i bought my bike over a month ago, but it has been sitting around. i originally was signed up for the class on june 26, but i missed it because of really bad traffic & weather that day. so the next opening isnt until oct 2nd.. so now i sit and wait

though i have taken the bike out a few times around the neighborhood with a very cautious eye for the cops

Key007 · July 20th, 2009, 04:14 PM

I'm excited for my MSF course as well; starts this Wednesday. Unfortunately I lost my wallet 2 days ago so I'm waiting to hear back whether or not they will accept my interim license..

I tried to get my friend to let me ride his bike too

BlueRaven · July 20th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Welcome Key007

bobaab · July 21st, 2009, 05:00 AM

Welcome! The MSF course will be fun! Just make sure to be there well on time and have all your stuff and you will not get rejected to take the class!

EngrNewf · July 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM

My bike is sitting in my driveway but it's raining

binlagin · July 26th, 2009, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the boards!

Ottawa has had scattered showers for the last 3 weeks... this afternoon there was a break in the clouds and I was able to get out and enjoy a couple of hours of the sunny afternoon! Did you happen to get the same luck i did?

EngrNewf · July 26th, 2009, 04:22 PM

Nope

Still raining.

Timpani · July 26th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngrNewf

Nope

Still raining.

I received my bike on Thursday and although there have been small windows of sun, it's rained every day since. The forecast for the coming week is currently as follows:

Monday - Scattered T-Storms
Tuesday - Isolated T-Storms
Wednesday - Scattered T-Storms

I almost feel responsible for this awful weather in the Toronto area..

mfmclain · July 26th, 2009, 05:27 PM

I am in the same boat with the weather. Ever since I brought my bike home (in April) it's been rain. Everyone keeps telling me to bring it back so we can finally have summer. I love it to much though.

Key007 · July 26th, 2009, 11:25 PM

Weather here is flawless for riding... hopefully I'll be picking up my bike tomorrow and I can finally start riding!! I got an itch to hop on my soon-to-be 250 thats worse than a mosquito bite!

edit: I gotta admit, I love the rain though..

EngrNewf · July 29th, 2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timpani

I received my bike on Thursday and although there have been small windows of sun, it's rained every day since. The forecast for the coming week is currently as follows:

Monday - Scattered T-Storms
Tuesday - Isolated T-Storms
Wednesday - Scattered T-Storms

I almost feel responsible for this awful weather in the Toronto area..

I love thunder (if that's what the t stands for)!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfmclain

I love it to much though.

A friend just asked me how I was finding the bike and I just told him I think I'm inlove lol. I know exactly how you feel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Key007

Weather here is flawless for riding... hopefully I'll be picking up my bike tomorrow and I can finally start riding!! I got an itch to hop on my soon-to-be 250 thats worse than a mosquito bite!

edit: I gotta admit, I love the rain though..

Did you get to ride after? I went on 2...I'm still getting a feel for this and I have a lot of work to do inbetween but I had 2 sunny days so I figured I'd at least take it down the road a bit. Next stop: Figure out how this whole watching rpm/using clutch correctly/breaking correctly/blinker that doesn't automatically turn off/placement on the road/gear changing thing works all together at once. Man, if you can ride a bike you should be able to become a pretty good drummer.

Key007 · July 29th, 2009, 11:09 PM

Definitely rode it afterwards! Hell I can barely stay off the thing, I'm clockin in some major hours and loving every minute of it. I do admit some of it can take a while to get used too; I still forget to turn my blinker off half the time...

EngrNewf · August 2nd, 2009, 04:31 PM

OK I am not dissapointed at all

bobaab · August 2nd, 2009, 08:33 PM

Glad you had a good first ride! What was the experience like for you? I think I almost cried after I got my first wave because I was so happy...lol!

btw, are you an engineer too? is bike++ a computer language you needed to learn as a Bike Engineer? Haven't had to use that one yet...lol

Key007 · August 2nd, 2009, 10:12 PM

Bike++ is actually something I wouldn't mind learning! I'm just glad I don't have to learn C++ haha!

July 13th, 2009, 04:13 PM	#1
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	the painful wait of a new bike The time until the driving course (25th)...it kills me. Should I do the writen test first? Someone take me for a ride! edit: someone let me practice on their bike! __________________________________________________ bike++; Last futzed with by EngrNewf; July 19th, 2009 at 05:21 PM.

July 13th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#2
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July 13th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#3
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	You're always welcome...... __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 13th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	You got hit with my bot again as it was posted in the new members section. Moving this thread to the General section... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 13th, 2009, 05:55 PM	#7
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I don't know if Newfounland has the same motor vehicle laws as New Brunswick but you need to pass your written test before you can pass your licence. In the Gear Up (similar to MSF) program here everyone that wanted to try out for their motobike licence at the end of the course needed their beginners (paper from Motor Registrar indicating you passed your written test). __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 13th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#6
elars ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Bellevue [ WA ] Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 45	Are you talking about your license test or an MSF course? I know I was pretty excited to get my MSF course over with, as upon adequate completion you get a waiver for testing for the endorsement. Now my waiting pains are for the actual purchase of the bike. Having no credit, I have to wait for a shared day off with my cosigner, which isn't until next week. I feel your pain, haha. It'll soon be over though. I'll cross my fingers for you!

July 13th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#9
andrewwoo WHEE! Name: Andrew Location: VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Kawi 250R Posts: 91	oh good luck! its going to be really fun!!! __________________________________________________ 2009 Metallic Diablo Black Ninja 250R 6000K H7 HIDs \| Targa Fender Eliminator Pazzo Levers \| PROGRIP Tank Pad

July 14th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#10
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Waiting sux!!! Bye the way... what's that on your shoulder?

July 14th, 2009, 09:59 PM	#11
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	I got mine on the 26th of june and have taken quite a few curve balls to get to where I am and i still cant ride mine(legally)... tomorrow morning i should be good to go though and i still think msf was a good choice

July 15th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#12
dimeified ninjette.org guru Name: Lucas Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue 250R Posts: 446	my bike is arriving today at 4:30, i only have my permit i cant wait to get riding already!

July 16th, 2009, 06:25 AM	#15
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	The earlier you get your written test, the earlier you get your licence and the earlier you get to ride your bike. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 18th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#16
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Good luck on the test Terri-Lynn, ace it

July 19th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#17
Daeldren two wheel addict Name: Kenneth Location: Simpsonville, SC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 94 xlh 883, 1984 kawi gpz money pit Posts: 556	Its not as bad as waiting for all the insurance settlements from a stolen bike, but I know how you feel

July 19th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#18
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	ugh what happened Daeldren? __________________________________________________ bike++;

July 20th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#20
Key007 Ride Rain or Shine Name: Keyan Location: SJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	I'm excited for my MSF course as well; starts this Wednesday. Unfortunately I lost my wallet 2 days ago so I'm waiting to hear back whether or not they will accept my interim license.. I tried to get my friend to let me ride his bike too __________________________________________________ The Optimist says the cup is half full The Pessimist says the cup is half empty The Engineer says the cup is twice the size it needs to be.

July 20th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#21
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Welcome Key007 __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 21st, 2009, 05:00 AM	#22
bobaab ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Park Ridge, IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 74	Welcome! The MSF course will be fun! Just make sure to be there well on time and have all your stuff and you will not get rejected to take the class!

July 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#23
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	My bike is sitting in my driveway but it's raining __________________________________________________ bike++;

July 26th, 2009, 03:36 PM	#24
binlagin ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132	Welcome to the boards! Ottawa has had scattered showers for the last 3 weeks... this afternoon there was a break in the clouds and I was able to get out and enjoy a couple of hours of the sunny afternoon! Did you happen to get the same luck i did? __________________________________________________ 2005 CBR600RR - 2:19 Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada

July 26th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#25
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	Nope Still raining. __________________________________________________ bike++;

July 26th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#27
mfmclain ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: North Adams, MA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 11	I am in the same boat with the weather. Ever since I brought my bike home (in April) it's been rain. Everyone keeps telling me to bring it back so we can finally have summer. I love it to much though.

July 26th, 2009, 11:25 PM	#28
Key007 Ride Rain or Shine Name: Keyan Location: SJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Weather here is flawless for riding... hopefully I'll be picking up my bike tomorrow and I can finally start riding!! I got an itch to hop on my soon-to-be 250 thats worse than a mosquito bite! edit: I gotta admit, I love the rain though.. __________________________________________________ The Optimist says the cup is half full The Pessimist says the cup is half empty The Engineer says the cup is twice the size it needs to be.

July 29th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#30
Key007 Ride Rain or Shine Name: Keyan Location: SJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Definitely rode it afterwards! Hell I can barely stay off the thing, I'm clockin in some major hours and loving every minute of it. I do admit some of it can take a while to get used too; I still forget to turn my blinker off half the time... __________________________________________________ The Optimist says the cup is half full The Pessimist says the cup is half empty The Engineer says the cup is twice the size it needs to be.

August 2nd, 2009, 04:31 PM	#31
EngrNewf Geeket Name: Terri-Lynn Location: Newfoundland Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 175	OK I am not dissapointed at all __________________________________________________ bike++;

August 2nd, 2009, 08:33 PM	#32
bobaab ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: Park Ridge, IL Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 74	Glad you had a good first ride! What was the experience like for you? I think I almost cried after I got my first wave because I was so happy...lol! btw, are you an engineer too? is bike++ a computer language you needed to learn as a Bike Engineer? Haven't had to use that one yet...lol

August 2nd, 2009, 10:12 PM	#33
Key007 Ride Rain or Shine Name: Keyan Location: SJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	Bike++ is actually something I wouldn't mind learning! I'm just glad I don't have to learn C++ haha! __________________________________________________ The Optimist says the cup is half full The Pessimist says the cup is half empty The Engineer says the cup is twice the size it needs to be.

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