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ally99 · August 3rd, 2013, 02:17 PM

It was awesome meeting all of you! I had a great time, love your riding pace and awesome company!

Looking forward to the Cherohala ride in September!

Btw, the camera on my phone sucks! I know someone else got some photos when we stopped on Richard B. Will you post them?

ally99 · August 3rd, 2013, 02:23 PM

A few more pics from today...

LiquidShell · August 3rd, 2013, 05:56 PM

It's always fun riding with the group. It was nice to see new faces as well.

@ally99 thanks for posting the pics. All those smiling faces: must have been the food.

I'm not going to call anyone out, but I KNOW someone else took some photos. You better post them soon or else...

deth188 · August 3rd, 2013, 07:30 PM

Great ride today, I hadn't been able to ride much other than back and forth to work for the past month so I enjoyed just riding for the sake of riding again.

Unfortunately I had a small crash about 15 minutes from my house. I was turning left onto a road and I hadn't slowed enough to make it, and I ended up lowsiding. Luckily I slid into some tall fluffy grass and not pavement, and there was no traffic around. My knee bumped something when I came off, so now I've got a nice bump there for my trouble. The only thing that happened to the bike was a small crack at the front of my left side fairing, and the turn signal snapped off.

BlueJeepYJ · August 3rd, 2013, 07:41 PM

Whoa dude!

Sorry to hear that! Glad your ok!!

LiquidShell · August 3rd, 2013, 08:01 PM

@deth188. I'm sorry to hear about your crash. I hope your knee and any other bruises heal quickly. Take care of yourself and bike.

ally99 · August 4th, 2013, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deth188

Great ride today, I hadn't been able to ride much other than back and forth to work for the past month so I enjoyed just riding for the sake of riding again.

Unfortunately I had a small crash about 15 minutes from my house. I was turning left onto a road and I hadn't slowed enough to make it, and I ended up lowsiding. Luckily I slid into some tall fluffy grass and not pavement, and there was no traffic around. My knee bumped something when I came off, so now I've got a nice bump there for my trouble. The only thing that happened to the bike was a small crack at the front of my left side fairing, and the turn signal snapped off.

Oh no! That really sucks! I'm glad you were ok. I'm sure fatigued played a hand in it. You were up early and put a lot of miles on the bike yesterday!

Sipper' · August 4th, 2013, 05:05 AM

Sorry about your crash, glad you're ok.

BlueJeepYJ · August 4th, 2013, 08:52 PM

Great ride guys!

Here are are the pics I took, I thought I had more. We will have to see what Tony has!

fleemos · August 5th, 2013, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidShell

It's always fun riding with the group. It was nice to see new faces as well.

@ally99 thanks for posting the pics. All those smiling faces: must have been the food.

I'm not going to call anyone out, but I KNOW someone else took some photos. You better post them soon or else...

Tony post the pics!

The one weekend it doesn't rain both days I have someone visit from out of town. I need to get myself to the next ride.

For anyone that was in the market for one Revzilla has a lot of Scorpion helmets on close out sale with some damn good prices. Dainese stuff on sale too.

LiquidShell · August 5th, 2013, 12:53 PM

@fleemos 30-40% chance of rain this weekend. If you or anyone else want to chance it and ride, I'll venture out with you.

GearMonkey · August 5th, 2013, 01:42 PM

Looks like you guys had fun. Hope I can make the next one.

vman1313 · August 5th, 2013, 05:52 PM

Hey guys and lady! Sorry it took so long to post up pics but my internet connection at home has been down since Friday and could not load them from my phone...anyways....

It was a great safe ride Saturday! Lots of fun and laughter and twistys. Yeah we got behind some slow pokes but all in all for a Saturday I thought it was great.

BlueJeepYJ · August 5th, 2013, 06:53 PM

Thanks Tony!

Thanks for driving lead and taking the pics!

fleemos · August 7th, 2013, 05:14 PM

@LiquidShell if it remains 30% lets do this. We can decide Friday evening. Feel free to jump on in others.

DroHernandez · August 8th, 2013, 09:58 AM

I'll be down for this weekend. When and where?

LiquidShell · August 8th, 2013, 02:33 PM

The chances for rain keeps increasing: the weekend's ride might not happen.

@DroHernandez you fixed your bike and got new tires?

fleemos · August 8th, 2013, 02:54 PM

Yeah Shell the weather is not looking so good. If we can even trust the forecast this far ahead then the following weekend should be a lot better.

DroHernandez · August 9th, 2013, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidShell

The chances for rain keeps increasing: the weekend's ride might not happen.

@DroHernandez you fixed your bike and got new tires?

Not yet, but I think I might just get stock tires since I want to upgrade by next year anyways. We'll see though. I'm Not entirely sure

ally99 · August 9th, 2013, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

Not yet, but I think I might just get stock tires since I want to upgrade by next year anyways. We'll see though. I'm Not entirely sure

If you plan to do twisties, do not get stock tires. If you get IRCs, avoid mountain rides.

Sipper' · August 9th, 2013, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

If you plan to do twisties, do not get stock tires. If you get IRCs, avoid mountain rides.

Ally, now Shellman is going to have a complex!

ally99 · August 9th, 2013, 05:41 PM

I'm just saying, if you're buying "new tires", get tires you can trust if you wanna ride twisties. Shellman's riding smart within his limits. We all were...that's what I loved about the group!

It was a great day!

LiquidShell · August 9th, 2013, 05:47 PM

Sipper' · August 9th, 2013, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

I'm just saying, if you're buying "new tires", get tires you can trust if you wanna ride twisties. Shellman's riding smart within his limits. We all were...that's what I loved about the group!

It was a great day!

I know, just ribbin' ya!

vman1313 · August 10th, 2013, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

I'm just saying, if you're buying "new tires", get tires you can trust if you wanna ride twisties. Shellman's riding smart within his limits. We all were...that's what I loved about the group!

It was a great day!

DroHernandez · August 10th, 2013, 06:04 PM

I'm just so broke!

I want to get nice tires but they're so damn expensive! Haha! I understand it's my safety and all, but are the stock tires really THAT bad?

DroHernandez · August 10th, 2013, 06:18 PM

I posted this somewhere else too, but I'd like to ask my fellow Georgians. What do you guys think?
"I have never ridden at night, and never ridden in the rain. I'm at my girlfriend's parent's house and It's supposed to rain. I rode the bike, because I hadn't ridden it at all today, and it was a BEAUTIFUL day. Therefore, in about an hour and a half I will be riding in the WET and in the dark. Any suggestions?? Oh, worst part is, my friend gave me his helmet, and I don't have another one. His helmet has a SUPER tinted face shield (or whatever you call it). I know, call me stupid I KNOW lol. However, I'm in the situation and reaching out for some advice

"

LiquidShell · August 11th, 2013, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

I'm just so broke!

I want to get nice tires but they're so damn expensive! Haha! I understand it's my safety and all, but are the stock tires really THAT bad?

As a new rider who's only ridden a bike with stock tires, I have no other point of reference. I know they are not the best tires out there but they were on my bike when I purchased it and didn't need replacing.

I haven't had any problems with them. I know they have greater limitations than other tires so I ride very cautiously on them: no aggressive acceleration in turns or otherwise, very little ride in the rain, leave lots of space for braking and stopping. Those tires are hard and take a long time to heat up if they ever.

If something were to happen to my tires I would replace them with something better. I understand money maybe an issue but your tires are the only things separating you from the road. With my stocks I'll upgrade once I've put some decent miles on them. Afterwards, the bike will never see those tires again. Tires should be UPGRADED.

fleemos · August 11th, 2013, 10:51 AM

I am at 6500 on the stock IRCs and I fling that thing all over the place. Putting on Dunlop 501s next weekend as the back tire is pretty smooth. Supposed to be way better so I'll give feedback after I get them.

Alex I think you said your front it pretty worn so try to change it even if you go back on stock tires, you probably shouldn't be putting yourself in a position to need crazy amounts of grip for a while anyway.

I just did a check though, don't know where you checked but using motorcycle superstore

IRC 111.99 (stock)
Dunlop GT501 120.99
Pirelli Sport Demon 115.99
Bridgestone BT45 119.99

The IRC is only barely cheaper than the others and from reviews I read they are all better options. Probably not even worth getting the IRC.

motoduelist · August 12th, 2013, 07:59 PM

Is anyone interested in riding around Blood Mountain on August 25th? I just got some new rearsets and I'd like to get used to them before my next track day.

~motoduelist

DroHernandez · August 12th, 2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoduelist

Is anyone interested in riding around Blood Mountain on August 25th? I just got some new rearsets and I'd like to get used to them before my next track day.

~motoduelist

If I'm fortunate enough to have enough money for a new tire SET id be undoubtedly down for it. As long as I can keep my slow nooby pace I'd be more than happy to do it.

DeviantTurtle · August 13th, 2013, 04:23 AM

Bike night tomorrow night at Cycle gear Lawrenceville off collins hill rd

Come win some free stuff like a set of tires

motoduelist · August 13th, 2013, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DroHernandez

If I'm fortunate enough to have enough money for a new tire SET id be undoubtedly down for it. As long as I can keep my slow nooby pace I'd be more than happy to do it.

Of course. I don't encourage anyone to attempt to ride outside of their abilities. I don't consider myself fast to begin with, but I tend to ride slower with people that I haven't ridden with before anyways. I've already seen as many crashes in the mountains as I care to see.

DroHernandez · August 13th, 2013, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeviantTurtle

Bike night tomorrow night at Cycle gear Lawrenceville off collins hill rd

Come win some free stuff like a set of tires

I was planning on going anyways haha! Now that I hear I could possibly win a new set of tires sounds awesome! I hope to see all of you there. Ill be the goof riding a KAWASAKI ninja 250 with a Yamaha jacket on haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoduelist

Of course. I don't encourage anyone to attempt to ride outside of their abilities. I don't consider myself fast to begin with, but I tend to ride slower with people that I haven't ridden with before anyways. I've already seen as many crashes in the mountains as I care to see.

Awesome man! Ill be mentally preparing myself haha.

ally99 · August 13th, 2013, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoduelist

Is anyone interested in riding around Blood Mountain on August 25th? I just got some new rearsets and I'd like to get used to them before my next track day.

~motoduelist

I may be able to make it. Keep me updated on the plans!

Sipper' · August 13th, 2013, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally99

I may be able to make it. Keep me updated on the plans!

I'll join in on the ride.

Xz1atl · August 13th, 2013, 06:40 PM

I cant do sundays

BlueJeepYJ · August 13th, 2013, 07:58 PM

I could possibly meet you guys after church.... The Indianapolis Grand Prix is Sunday, too!!

Sipper' · August 14th, 2013, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueJeepYJ

I could possibly meet you guys after church.... The Indianapolis Grand Prix is Sunday, too!!

Forgot about the GP, must hopefully see MM kick butt again!

DroHernandez · August 14th, 2013, 10:30 AM

Who's headed to Cycle Gear (Lawrenceville) tonight? I'm wondering whether I should go or not.

August 3rd, 2013, 05:56 PM	#243
LiquidShell ninjette.org member Name: Shell Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 - Posts: 116	It's always fun riding with the group. It was nice to see new faces as well. @ally99 thanks for posting the pics. All those smiling faces: must have been the food. I'm not going to call anyone out, but I KNOW someone else took some photos. You better post them soon or else... __________________________________________________ Never debate with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

August 3rd, 2013, 07:41 PM	#245
BlueJeepYJ Lets go ride! Name: Jeff Location: Kennesaw, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 650 Posts: 234	Whoa dude! Sorry to hear that! Glad your ok!! __________________________________________________ In the Atlanta/ North Georgia Area? Join the North Georgia Riders! www.northgariders.com

August 3rd, 2013, 08:01 PM	#246
LiquidShell ninjette.org member Name: Shell Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 - Posts: 116	@deth188. I'm sorry to hear about your crash. I hope your knee and any other bruises heal quickly. Take care of yourself and bike. __________________________________________________ Never debate with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

August 5th, 2013, 12:53 PM	#251
LiquidShell ninjette.org member Name: Shell Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 - Posts: 116	@fleemos 30-40% chance of rain this weekend. If you or anyone else want to chance it and ride, I'll venture out with you. __________________________________________________ Never debate with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

August 5th, 2013, 06:53 PM	#254
BlueJeepYJ Lets go ride! Name: Jeff Location: Kennesaw, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 650 Posts: 234	Thanks Tony! Thanks for driving lead and taking the pics! __________________________________________________ In the Atlanta/ North Georgia Area? Join the North Georgia Riders! www.northgariders.com

August 4th, 2013, 05:05 AM	#248
Sipper' ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250 Ninja Posts: 179	Sorry about your crash, glad you're ok.

August 5th, 2013, 01:42 PM	#252
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	Looks like you guys had fun. Hope I can make the next one.

August 7th, 2013, 05:14 PM	#255
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	@LiquidShell if it remains 30% lets do this. We can decide Friday evening. Feel free to jump on in others.

August 8th, 2013, 09:58 AM	#256
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	I'll be down for this weekend. When and where?

August 8th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#257
LiquidShell ninjette.org member Name: Shell Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 - Posts: 116	The chances for rain keeps increasing: the weekend's ride might not happen. @DroHernandez you fixed your bike and got new tires? __________________________________________________ Never debate with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

August 8th, 2013, 02:54 PM	#258
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	Yeah Shell the weather is not looking so good. If we can even trust the forecast this far ahead then the following weekend should be a lot better.

August 9th, 2013, 05:41 PM	#262
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I'm just saying, if you're buying "new tires", get tires you can trust if you wanna ride twisties. Shellman's riding smart within his limits. We all were...that's what I loved about the group! It was a great day! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

August 9th, 2013, 05:47 PM	#263
LiquidShell ninjette.org member Name: Shell Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 - Posts: 116	__________________________________________________ Never debate with idiots. They'll drag you down to their level then beat you with experience.

August 10th, 2013, 06:04 PM	#266
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	I'm just so broke! I want to get nice tires but they're so damn expensive! Haha! I understand it's my safety and all, but are the stock tires really THAT bad?

August 10th, 2013, 06:18 PM	#267
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	I posted this somewhere else too, but I'd like to ask my fellow Georgians. What do you guys think? "I have never ridden at night, and never ridden in the rain. I'm at my girlfriend's parent's house and It's supposed to rain. I rode the bike, because I hadn't ridden it at all today, and it was a BEAUTIFUL day. Therefore, in about an hour and a half I will be riding in the WET and in the dark. Any suggestions?? Oh, worst part is, my friend gave me his helmet, and I don't have another one. His helmet has a SUPER tinted face shield (or whatever you call it). I know, call me stupid I KNOW lol. However, I'm in the situation and reaching out for some advice "

August 11th, 2013, 10:51 AM	#269
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	I am at 6500 on the stock IRCs and I fling that thing all over the place. Putting on Dunlop 501s next weekend as the back tire is pretty smooth. Supposed to be way better so I'll give feedback after I get them. Alex I think you said your front it pretty worn so try to change it even if you go back on stock tires, you probably shouldn't be putting yourself in a position to need crazy amounts of grip for a while anyway. I just did a check though, don't know where you checked but using motorcycle superstore IRC 111.99 (stock) Dunlop GT501 120.99 Pirelli Sport Demon 115.99 Bridgestone BT45 119.99 The IRC is only barely cheaper than the others and from reviews I read they are all better options. Probably not even worth getting the IRC.

August 12th, 2013, 07:59 PM	#270
motoduelist ninjette.org member Name: motoduelist Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX-10R Posts: 34	Is anyone interested in riding around Blood Mountain on August 25th? I just got some new rearsets and I'd like to get used to them before my next track day. ~motoduelist

August 13th, 2013, 04:23 AM	#272
DeviantTurtle ninjette.org member Name: Win Location: Dacula GA Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Honda CRF150, Polaris outlaw 450MXR, Polaris 330 Trail boss, Yamaha 125ttr, Baja DR50, Taotao 110R Posts: 213	Bike night tomorrow night at Cycle gear Lawrenceville off collins hill rd Come win some free stuff like a set of tires __________________________________________________ Epiphanizing a hypnotizing and mesmerizing emphasizing regard to the proper tools enabling a bend in the rules

August 13th, 2013, 06:40 PM	#277
Xz1atl ?>ninja = i think not Name: Xavier Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 NINJA 650 Posts: 91	I cant do sundays

August 13th, 2013, 07:58 PM	#278
BlueJeepYJ Lets go ride! Name: Jeff Location: Kennesaw, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 650 Posts: 234	I could possibly meet you guys after church.... The Indianapolis Grand Prix is Sunday, too!! __________________________________________________ In the Atlanta/ North Georgia Area? Join the North Georgia Riders! www.northgariders.com

August 14th, 2013, 10:30 AM	#280
DroHernandez ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Duluth, GA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Posts: 111	Who's headed to Cycle Gear (Lawrenceville) tonight? I'm wondering whether I should go or not.

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