So umm yeah... - Page 6

Old Guy on a '08 · January 21st, 2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

So night riding, how do you guys and girls feel about it?

Night rides in the summer are a definate

. You can see if there's ON COMING traffic when your in the twisties. The Ninjette's got some pretty darn good lighting too... a necessity.

Now night rides in the winter...

black ice, cold... but NO BUGS is a big plus!

himynameisjoe · January 21st, 2013, 08:05 AM

Speaking of lighting, I run my highs all the time. Day and night. I'm just not a fan of the low beam. But is this bright enough to annoy people? I haven't had anyone flash me, but I don't want to be the dick that is blinding everyone.

And yes, I stay off the roads at night when the temp is below freezing!

Bigballsofpaint · January 21st, 2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Laconia... "back in the day" a friend had a connection with the ower/management (I think an uncle or something) and he let us on the track a couple of times when there wasn't an event... Never been there for an event but do they have something going on the second week of june???

The day Americade ends Laconia always has a 7 or 8 day bike week, so people usually go from americade to Laconia. They do events at the track, they have demos and vendors and all that, i hear its more of a party week than americade is. Either way id like to go at least once.

allanoue · January 21st, 2013, 08:32 AM

PA law When driving at night, use low beams as soon as you see another vehicle approaching in the oncoming lane, as
high beams can “blind” the other driver. Pennsylvania law requires you use low beams whenever you are within
500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and when you are following a vehicle within 300 feet.

I think it would be safer to have a less angry less blinded driver coming at me so I turn my low beams down at night if someone is coming at me. Also if you are following someone there is no need. so then ya you are just being inconsiderate. Daytime run them on high.

allanoue · January 21st, 2013, 08:40 AM

Starting from after I crashed my 250, whenever I see a left turn signal on a car in front of me I start flashing my high beams even if I see the driver look strait at me. If I am running on high beams I think that is less effective, so I run on low beams in the day.

Old Guy on a '08 · January 21st, 2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigballsofpaint

The day Americade ends Laconia always has a 7 or 8 day bike week, so people usually go from americade to Laconia. They do events at the track, they have demos and vendors and all that, i hear its more of a party week than americade is. Either way id like to go at least once.

Im going to have to consider this... I've got the time... do they let the bikes "on the track"?

Bigballsofpaint · January 21st, 2013, 08:04 PM

You can check it out on their site, they seem to have a few track events, im not sure what they all are.

Old Guy on a '08 · January 21st, 2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

.... I run my highs all the time. Day and night. I'm just not a fan of the low beam...

I with you there. ESPECIALLY druing the day.

[QUOTE=allanoue;626150
I think it would be safer to have a less angry less blinded driver coming at me so I turn my low beams down at night if someone is coming at me.[/QUOTE]

I always dim my brights when approaching a car unless I'm on the OUTSIDE of a curve and on the intersate where theres a huge median.

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Originally Posted by allanoue

....whenever I see a left turn signal on a car in front of me I start flashing my high beams even if I see the driver look strait at me...

I've don this on occasion. Our Basic Riders Course Instructor warned that sometime people think when you do that your telling them to "go ahead"....

allanoue · January 22nd, 2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

I've don this on occasion. Our Basic Riders Course Instructor warned that sometime people think when you do that your telling them to "go ahead"....

I know that to be true by the way people react. Funny that my MSF instrutor sugested running lows and flashing but with the same warning you got. I am ok with being cut off with room to slow down, I am more worried about people pulling out infront of me when I am 20 feet away and doing 45 mph (ask me why) ATGATT. No one is thinking you want then "go ahead" under that senaerao if they know you are there.

nautica · January 22nd, 2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

No one is thinking you want then "go ahead" under that senaerao if they know you are there.

You don't necessarily know that. Have you not seem the amount of stupid drivers who only care about themselves? I find that to be a risky effort for someone to see you..

As for riding with brights on I find that to be annoying, and other motorcyclists even flash there brights if I've accidentally had them on.

csmith12 · January 22nd, 2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

Starting from after I crashed my 250, whenever I see a left turn signal on a car in front of me I start flashing my high beams even if I see the driver look strait at me. If I am running on high beams I think that is less effective, so I run on low beams in the day.

This will be more effective overall.

Link to original page on YouTube.

I got pulled over doing this in front the 5.0 that was turning left. lol Explained myself and he let me go.

allanoue · January 22nd, 2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

This will be more effective overall.

Link to original page on YouTube.

I got pulled over doing this in front the 5.0 that was turning left. lol Explained myself and he let me go.

I do that also and I told my MSF instructor so and he discouraged me and the others in my class saying you will be explaining yourself to police.

But I agree that is the more effective strategy subtracting cops.

lgk · January 22nd, 2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Explained myself and he let me go.

whats worse?
getting pulled over and explaining yourself, or breaking bones.

that great thing about that technique is it works on a intuitive level that benefits both parties.

it lets them utilize the distance judging skills cagers already have, and allows the rider to remain loose on the bars in case of emergency maneuvers.

Miles_Prower · January 22nd, 2013, 12:12 PM

I smidsy like it's my job

Oh Joe, replace your bulbs with better brighter bulbs..it's cheap and apparently it helps a bit. there's a list of good bulbs floating around somewhere on this site i think. google brings it up really quickly!

Kstorm21 · January 22nd, 2013, 12:25 PM

I bought these...they are SO FREAKIN BRIGHT! I can't keep my brights on at night.
H7 Bulbs

Miles_Prower · January 22nd, 2013, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

I bought these...they are SO FREAKIN BRIGHT! I can't keep my brights on at night.
H7 Bulbs

whoaaa they are cheap!! how long do they last??

Kstorm21 · January 22nd, 2013, 01:09 PM

I've had them in for only 6 weeks. No issues. I think I paid more for mine but I can't find it.

Kstorm21 · January 22nd, 2013, 01:14 PM

Just Kidding...I got these...

NevadaWolf · January 22nd, 2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

So night riding, how do you guys and girls feel about it? I think I may have just found a new love.

Night riding is mixed for me (though lately due to the stupid earth tilt, that's all I can do).

In the summer, i like the solitude and on clear nights seeing the stars just go forever with no cage around me is amazing. But I'm always wary of the blasted black angus cows hanging out on the road soaking up the residual heat. When the full moon is out and you can see the landscape around you under that pale blue feels surreal (and doing that with snow on the ground is otherworldly).

I love riding in the day but night has its joys too. No need to stop rolling simply cause the sun went down.

Miles_Prower · January 22nd, 2013, 02:04 PM

it's cool, especially when it's warm and clear out, and not crowded. but there are a lot of deer and you really have to be careful!!

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Night riding is mixed for me (though lately due to the stupid earth tilt, that's all I can do).

In the summer, i like the solitude and on clear nights seeing the stars just go forever with no cage around me is amazing. But I'm always wary of the blasted black angus cows hanging out on the road soaking up the residual heat. When the full moon is out and you can see the landscape around you under that pale blue feels surreal (and doing that with snow on the ground is otherworldly).

I love riding in the day but night has its joys too. No need to stop rolling simply cause the sun went down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miles_Prower

it's cool, especially when it's warm and clear out, and not crowded. but there are a lot of deer and you really have to be careful!!

I can't wait for summer so I can actually fully enjoy night rides!
Yeah I'm terrified of deer in the cage... haha

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 08:08 PM

Well guys, Ksenia has been in the garage since thursday... I'm going absolutely mad! I am having complete withdrawal! I had thought about going on a quick spin yesterday, but the roads were still wet and salty and I wasn't risking going down for a 10 minute ride. And today it was cold enough that I was still finding ice on the roads. So I've been in a slump. Like literally I've been supper edgy and irritable, you can ask Ryan.

I NEED MY BIKE!!

rojoracing53 · January 27th, 2013, 08:27 PM

Sounds like someone needs to move to a southern state

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 08:32 PM

No. **** that ****. I hate the sound of that. I want to move north

I like the idea of warm all the time, but there is something about New England attitude that I've grown to love. I don't know that I'll ever move from the North East. There are so many assholes here, I just feel at home.

Kstorm21 · January 27th, 2013, 10:00 PM

^^^Come to Hawaii!

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kstorm21

^^^Come to Hawaii!

I've heard people are quite friendly in Hawaii. I like people that walk straight into you, spill your coffee on you and then look at you like you're the ass for interrupting their phone call. Then they walk away.

Kstorm21 · January 27th, 2013, 10:05 PM

^^^oh no!! You've been mislead.

That's what they try to tell people so you come and visit. I know tons of people that say Hawaii is nice to visit but not to live in.

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

^^^oh no!! You've been mislead.

That's what they try to tell people so you come and visit. I know tons of people that say Hawaii is nice to visit but not to live in.

O?

Well then... yeah but then I have to worry about Volcanoes, Hurricanes, rainy seasons, weird tropical killing machines... and the high cost of living.

Kstorm21 · January 27th, 2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

O?

Well then... yeah but then I have to worry about Volcanoes, Hurricanes, rainy seasons, weird tropical killing machines... and the high cost of living.

Only the cost of living...no volcanoes on Oahu, and no real hurricanes (not that NE doesn't have those). Oahu hasn't had a hurricane since 1992 (I believe). Just a rainy season, but that's only from Nov-Febish and it's not all the time. Plenty of time to ride during it. Other than that it's AWESOME!

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 10:17 PM

You didn't solve my fear of tropical killing machines.

tfkrocks · January 27th, 2013, 10:18 PM

Come to Cali haha. Not too hot, not too cold, and so many places to ride!

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 10:23 PM

I don't know that I could do Cali... idk. It is a thought though. I do know that I want to leave the state in a few years. I hate this place.

Kstorm21 · January 27th, 2013, 10:37 PM

What exactly are "tropical killing machines"? I thought those would be hurricanes.

himynameisjoe · January 27th, 2013, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

What exactly are "tropical killing machines"? I thought those would be hurricanes.

You know, tropical scary bugs,animals, other creatures that kill you in your sleep. Or when you're just in the garden or out for a walk! I'm not sure exactly what they are, but I'm assuming they exist in Hawaii...

Kstorm21 · January 27th, 2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

You know, tropical scary bugs,animals, other creatures that kill you in your sleep. Or when you're just in the garden or out for a walk! I'm not sure exactly what they are, but I'm assuming they exist in Hawaii...

Nah...not really. Well, not around me. Hawaii if full of geckos which keeps the creepy crawlies to a minimum. Trust me. I HATE spiders. I haven't seen too many. Nothing like our last duty station (Ft Riley, KS). There are centipedes here tho. One did sting me 3 times in my bed one night. I didn't sleep in it for a month.

himynameisjoe · January 28th, 2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kstorm21

Nah...not really. Well, not around me. Hawaii if full of geckos which keeps the creepy crawlies to a minimum. Trust me. I HATE spiders. I haven't seen too many. Nothing like our last duty station (Ft Riley, KS). There are centipedes here tho. One did sting me 3 times in my bed one night. I didn't sleep in it for a month.

O okay...

I'm not too scared of centipedes I don't think. Though I will say, I get stung in bed and the house would be burnt down and I'd be moving

Joshorilla · January 28th, 2013, 09:42 AM

I think this thread shows a need for a chat feature on the forum

himynameisjoe · January 28th, 2013, 09:45 AM

Nah

That's what my thread is for! I just like updating this because I hope that if someone can filter out all of the off topic conversations, there are some good tips and tricks in here to be used by other new riders.

Though right now... centipedes...

Joshorilla · January 28th, 2013, 10:06 AM

Being a BI data analyst this thread does violate pretty much every code of data integrity I follow, so I suppose that's why it's bugging me

It's a shame to have helpful data that may go unseen because it's hiden within a thread with a non descriptive title, or may appear to be of a different topic from the other posts.

The thread is in danger of becoming an unwieldy behemoth.

NevadaWolf · January 28th, 2013, 10:39 AM

Well, if this thread is kept to general chit chat and any questions or insightful comments made into a new thread, that might work.

I think the behemoth is Jiggles Percoset thread.

And, personally, the "topical killing machine" made me think of the Lost smoke monster.

January 21st, 2013, 08:05 AM	#202
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Speaking of lighting, I run my highs all the time. Day and night. I'm just not a fan of the low beam. But is this bright enough to annoy people? I haven't had anyone flash me, but I don't want to be the dick that is blinding everyone. And yes, I stay off the roads at night when the temp is below freezing! __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 22nd, 2013, 12:12 PM	#214
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	I smidsy like it's my job Oh Joe, replace your bulbs with better brighter bulbs..it's cheap and apparently it helps a bit. there's a list of good bulbs floating around somewhere on this site i think. google brings it up really quickly! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

January 22nd, 2013, 12:25 PM	#215
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	I bought these...they are SO FREAKIN BRIGHT! I can't keep my brights on at night. H7 Bulbs __________________________________________________

January 22nd, 2013, 01:09 PM	#217
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	I've had them in for only 6 weeks. No issues. I think I paid more for mine but I can't find it. __________________________________________________

January 22nd, 2013, 01:14 PM	#218
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	Just Kidding...I got these... __________________________________________________

January 21st, 2013, 08:32 AM	#204
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	PA law When driving at night, use low beams as soon as you see another vehicle approaching in the oncoming lane, as high beams can “blind” the other driver. Pennsylvania law requires you use low beams whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and when you are following a vehicle within 300 feet. I think it would be safer to have a less angry less blinded driver coming at me so I turn my low beams down at night if someone is coming at me. Also if you are following someone there is no need. so then ya you are just being inconsiderate. Daytime run them on high.

January 21st, 2013, 08:40 AM	#205
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	Starting from after I crashed my 250, whenever I see a left turn signal on a car in front of me I start flashing my high beams even if I see the driver look strait at me. If I am running on high beams I think that is less effective, so I run on low beams in the day.

January 21st, 2013, 08:04 PM	#207
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	You can check it out on their site, they seem to have a few track events, im not sure what they all are.

January 22nd, 2013, 02:04 PM	#220
Miles_Prower One Loyal Fox Name: Rahul Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R (RIP), 2011 ZX-6R Posts: 869	it's cool, especially when it's warm and clear out, and not crowded. but there are a lot of deer and you really have to be careful!! __________________________________________________ My riding blog! Check it out if you are bored!aninjaridingpandabear.blogspot.com RIP Alex 8.10.12

January 27th, 2013, 08:08 PM	#222
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Well guys, Ksenia has been in the garage since thursday... I'm going absolutely mad! I am having complete withdrawal! I had thought about going on a quick spin yesterday, but the roads were still wet and salty and I wasn't risking going down for a 10 minute ride. And today it was cold enough that I was still finding ice on the roads. So I've been in a slump. Like literally I've been supper edgy and irritable, you can ask Ryan. I NEED MY BIKE!! __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 27th, 2013, 08:27 PM	#223
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Sounds like someone needs to move to a southern state

January 27th, 2013, 08:32 PM	#224
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	No. ** that . I hate the sound of that. I want to move north I like the idea of warm all the time, but there is something about New England attitude that I've grown to love. I don't know that I'll ever move from the North East. There are so many assholes here, I just feel at home. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."**

January 27th, 2013, 10:00 PM	#225
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	^^^Come to Hawaii! __________________________________________________

January 27th, 2013, 10:05 PM	#227
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	^^^oh no!! You've been mislead. That's what they try to tell people so you come and visit. I know tons of people that say Hawaii is nice to visit but not to live in. __________________________________________________

January 27th, 2013, 10:17 PM	#230
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	You didn't solve my fear of tropical killing machines. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 27th, 2013, 10:18 PM	#231
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	Come to Cali haha. Not too hot, not too cold, and so many places to ride!

January 27th, 2013, 10:23 PM	#232
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	I don't know that I could do Cali... idk. It is a thought though. I do know that I want to leave the state in a few years. I hate this place. __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 27th, 2013, 10:37 PM	#233
Kstorm21 ninjette.org sage Name: Katherine Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 767	What exactly are "tropical killing machines"? I thought those would be hurricanes. __________________________________________________

January 28th, 2013, 09:42 AM	#237
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	I think this thread shows a need for a chat feature on the forum

January 28th, 2013, 09:45 AM	#238
himynameisjoe ninjette.org sage Name: Joe Location: Lancaster, PA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250(Totaled) Posts: 984 Blog Entries: 2	Nah That's what my thread is for! I just like updating this because I hope that if someone can filter out all of the off topic conversations, there are some good tips and tricks in here to be used by other new riders. Though right now... centipedes... __________________________________________________ "I am a creationist, I believe man created god."

January 28th, 2013, 10:06 AM	#239
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Being a BI data analyst this thread does violate pretty much every code of data integrity I follow, so I suppose that's why it's bugging me It's a shame to have helpful data that may go unseen because it's hiden within a thread with a non descriptive title, or may appear to be of a different topic from the other posts. The thread is in danger of becoming an unwieldy behemoth.

January 28th, 2013, 10:39 AM	#240
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