Soooo cold....Time for a new bike!

Tigerpaw · January 28th, 2014, 06:10 PM

Last night was bitter cold for southern Ohio. -30. We just can't seem to get any decent weather this winter. I started to bundle up to go to work. It was about 11pm, because I am working graveyard shift this week. I stepped outside without zipping my jacket. BAD MISTAKE! The wind gusted right then and blew open my jacket. It was like a parachute, pulling me back. I didn't know what to do. The house was behind me. My SUV was a few feet away to the right. There was a small icy patch to my left, so I ran to it...hoping I could make it before blowing away. My feet were lifting off the ground. I kept pumping my legs. There was no other way. I finally made it to the ice. BAD MISTAKE! It turns out, this ice was slippery. I had to lay down. That's what you do when its slippery. Luckily, there was no rock salt on the driveway. That could have scraped my skin.

What I think happened was when I went in for a lean to the right the wind had pushed me left causing me to wobble. I am not so entirely sure it happened way to fast.

I've only had to deal with this ARCTIC weather for about 6 weeks. We've some ups and downs, but I've only slipped on the ice/snow/puddles 11 times this season. I haven't been able to ride for 4 months. I've put my bikes/gear on Craigslist. There is a guy looking at my 300 tomorrow. I'll let him test ride it in the snow/cold, because he's got his own helmet to stay warm. He better take my asking price or less. I need the money for a 1000. The fairings are bigger to keep you out of the wind. The engine is also a little bigger to help keep warm. Every little bit helps in OH.

Everything that I've learned I would say the feedback and advice from others on this forum has taught me a lot. This is not a goodbye forever I am still going to be lurking through the forums.

Byakkotai · January 28th, 2014, 06:15 PM

LittleRedNinjette · January 28th, 2014, 06:52 PM

00NissanNinja · January 28th, 2014, 06:57 PM

The cold here is making you crazy huh lol

NevadaWolf · January 28th, 2014, 06:58 PM

subxero · January 28th, 2014, 07:02 PM

"i like it… i like it a lot"

Sirref · January 28th, 2014, 07:05 PM

ya dun lost if if ya think that'll help much. heated gear will do so much more.

Sykes92 · January 28th, 2014, 07:44 PM

azian4lifz · January 28th, 2014, 07:55 PM

hah

Tigerpaw · January 28th, 2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by azian4lifz

hah

Sykes92 · January 28th, 2014, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

JohnnyBravo · January 28th, 2014, 08:29 PM

OP you may have won the Internet for the day !!! Best post I've see , an I see most of them :BRAVO: durn

rasta · January 28th, 2014, 09:45 PM

I want to PayPal you some $ so you can buy yourself a beer, on me

JohnnyBravo · January 28th, 2014, 10:08 PM

He may pee in his Paypal... I hear he stoners his gloves

MasterLanMan · January 28th, 2014, 10:12 PM

You're joking right?

Sirref · January 28th, 2014, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterLanMan

You're joking right?

assume that he is and don't think another thought about it.

JohnnyBravo · January 28th, 2014, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterLanMan

You're joking right?

Haha do you stoner your gloves?

JohnnyBravo · January 28th, 2014, 10:21 PM

Ok sorry... Yes I am kidding he doesn't pee in his gloves!
Would you wear stoners gloves???

Sirref · January 28th, 2014, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Ok sorry... Yes I am kidding he doesn't pee in his gloves!
Would you wear stoners gloves???

only if it gave me the skills to win a motogp championship.

Tigerpaw · January 28th, 2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirref

only if it gave me the skills to win a motogp championship.

Quit derailing the thread.

Sirref · January 28th, 2014, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

Quit derailing the thread.

sure thing boss, if the guy crashes test riding (because of snow of course) make sure he pays full price.

Tigerpaw · January 28th, 2014, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

sure thing boss, if the guy crashes test riding (because of snow of course) make sure he pays full price.

He's a buddy. He says he's good for the money if if he wrecks it.

I kind of hope he does, so I don't have to deal with selling it. Then I can get my CBR1000RR sooner.

JohnnyBravo · January 28th, 2014, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

Quit derailing the thread.

Quit policing the wrong people.
Carry on

Sirref · January 28th, 2014, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

He's a buddy. He says he's good for the money if if he wrecks it.

I kind of hope he does, so I don't have to deal with selling it. Then I can get my CBR1000RR sooner.

Are bike dealers even open in the winter around there or were you planning to get it from the used market?

MasterLanMan · January 28th, 2014, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Ok sorry... Yes I am kidding he doesn't pee in his gloves!
Would you wear stoners gloves???

Ok good! I thought you were serious about the gloves

JohnnyBravo · January 29th, 2014, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterLanMan

Ok good! I thought you were serious about the gloves

It's an inside joke, and he don't like it... I try my best to correct it whenever I let it slip out, but it so hella amuses me!

rasta · January 29th, 2014, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

It's an inside joke, and he don't like it... I try my best to correct it whenever I let it slip out, but it so hella amuses me!

Heeeey I don't not like it. It was just that one time I told someone to buy my gloves and you said that I pee'd on them

.

Now that that's been settled...

JohnnyBravo · January 29th, 2014, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Heeeey I don't not like it. It was just that one time I told someone to buy my gloves and you said that I pee'd on them

.

Now that that's been settled...

Quit derailing the thread

OP is on point, I think he needs a zx14 doh

tfkrocks · January 29th, 2014, 12:29 AM

you need a turbo 'busa

/end thread

Sirref · January 29th, 2014, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

you need a turbo 'busa

/end thread

someone get ghostrider on the line, he doesn't just need a turbo 'busa he needs THE turbo 'busa.

JohnnyBravo · January 29th, 2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

someone get ghostrider on the line, he doesn't just need a turbo 'busa he needs THE turbo 'busa.

You win!

Tigerpaw · January 29th, 2014, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

Are bike dealers even open in the winter around there or were you planning to get it from the used market?

LOL. Bike dealers are always open. I think its a cruel joke they play on me.

I will probly go with a local dealer. It's easier to get matching gear that way. I did get to sit on a 2014 636 the other day. Green! I'm a big guy, so it felt small. The dealer confirmed this and said I should definitly go with the LITER. We talked about my riding. He said everyone crashes, that's how you learn. He said I was lucky to learn on such a small bike, because most of his new guys wreck the big bikes.

This sucks. I want the CBR. I can't find them in green though.

JohnnyBravo · January 29th, 2014, 12:40 AM

I won't hate on you if ya ride red

JohnnyBravo · January 29th, 2014, 12:42 AM

tfkrocks · January 29th, 2014, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

LOL. Bike dealers are always open. I think its a cruel joke they play on me.

I will probly go with a local dealer. It's easier to get matching gear that way. I did get to sit on a 2014 636 the other day. Green! I'm a big guy, so it felt small. The dealer confirmed this and said I should definitly go with the LITER. We talked about my riding. He said everyone crashes, that's how you learn. He said I was lucky to learn on such a small bike, because most of his new guys wreck the big bikes.

This sucks. I want the CBR. I can't find them in green though.

No biggie man. Just get a custom paint job and make it look like a Ninja! You'll definitely stand out and be the talk of the local Starbucks where you hang out with your bros.

Sirref · January 29th, 2014, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

LOL. Bike dealers are always open. I think its a cruel joke they play on me.

I will probly go with a local dealer. It's easier to get matching gear that way. I did get to sit on a 2014 636 the other day. Green! I'm a big guy, so it felt small. The dealer confirmed this and said I should definitly go with the LITER. We talked about my riding. He said everyone crashes, that's how you learn. He said I was lucky to learn on such a small bike, because most of his new guys wreck the big bikes.

This sucks. I want the CBR. I can't find them in green though.

I've only ever seen one green CBR that I ran into by chance on a local fun road. not only was it plasti dipped but the rider dumped it at a stop because he wasn't used to the brakes on it. The kid wasn't used to anything on it...Lines screamed squid even more than the lack of gear.

CycleCam303 · January 29th, 2014, 12:57 AM

If you want a liter in green then get the baddest jap 1000 today, zx10. It's got a monster motor and handles well. That's coming from a friend that raced a cbr 1k earlier this year and switched to the zx10.

Tigerpaw · January 29th, 2014, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfkrocks

No biggie man. Just get a custom paint job and make it look like a Ninja! You'll definitely stand out and be the talk of the local Starbucks where you hang out with your bros.

Definitly could go custom with the Plastidip. What color should I tell my ins. company I have?

I know you're making fun of Starbucks. No joke, that is where a lot of the twisty group rides begin. The coffee probably helps you stay more alert.

Sirref · January 29th, 2014, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerpaw

Definitly could go custom with the Plastidip. What color should I tell my ins. company I have?

I know you're making fun of Starbucks. No joke, that is where a lot of the twisty group rides begin. The coffee probably helps you stay more alert.

anything other than red since some insurance companies up the price for red vehicles, something about it making people wreck more often due to excessive speed. Being on a literbike won't help you in that argument.

Tigerpaw · January 29th, 2014, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

If you want a liter in green then get the baddest jap 1000 today, zx10. It's got a monster motor and handles well. That's coming from a friend that raced a cbr 1k earlier this year and switched to the zx10.

No offense, but the CBR1000RR is so much better. I had a friend see a guy on a zx10 get beat by a 650. They even confirmed it by a second run on the same street, same night. He might of had a tune though.

January 28th, 2014, 06:10 PM	#1
Tigerpaw ninjette.org guru Name: Tom Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 '09 Boulevard C50. '08 250r(TOTALED BY DEER) Posts: 467	Soooo cold....Time for a new bike! Last night was bitter cold for southern Ohio. -30. We just can't seem to get any decent weather this winter. I started to bundle up to go to work. It was about 11pm, because I am working graveyard shift this week. I stepped outside without zipping my jacket. BAD MISTAKE! The wind gusted right then and blew open my jacket. It was like a parachute, pulling me back. I didn't know what to do. The house was behind me. My SUV was a few feet away to the right. There was a small icy patch to my left, so I ran to it...hoping I could make it before blowing away. My feet were lifting off the ground. I kept pumping my legs. There was no other way. I finally made it to the ice. BAD MISTAKE! It turns out, this ice was slippery. I had to lay down. That's what you do when its slippery. Luckily, there was no rock salt on the driveway. That could have scraped my skin. What I think happened was when I went in for a lean to the right the wind had pushed me left causing me to wobble. I am not so entirely sure it happened way to fast. I've only had to deal with this ARCTIC weather for about 6 weeks. We've some ups and downs, but I've only slipped on the ice/snow/puddles 11 times this season. I haven't been able to ride for 4 months. I've put my bikes/gear on Craigslist. There is a guy looking at my 300 tomorrow. I'll let him test ride it in the snow/cold, because he's got his own helmet to stay warm. He better take my asking price or less. I need the money for a 1000. The fairings are bigger to keep you out of the wind. The engine is also a little bigger to help keep warm. Every little bit helps in OH. Everything that I've learned I would say the feedback and advice from others on this forum has taught me a lot. This is not a goodbye forever I am still going to be lurking through the forums. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!
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January 28th, 2014, 09:45 PM	#13
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January 29th, 2014, 12:57 AM	#37
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	If you want a liter in green then get the baddest jap 1000 today, zx10. It's got a monster motor and handles well. That's coming from a friend that raced a cbr 1k earlier this year and switched to the zx10.

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