Greetings from overseas

Error_mage · January 20th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Hey ladies and gents,
I stumbled across this site while looking for some more reasons to purchase a 250 and have found it to be a valuable source. Having just put the first ride of the season behind me I’m pretty motivated, but it just started snowing again…so I guess the forum is as close as I can get to riding.

Putting that aside, here’s a quick riding history:
Ever since I can remember everybody on my dad’s side of the family has been riding dirt bikes, while I’ve only been able to sit on a motorcycle every 2-4 years when we visited state side. So now at 21 I finally got enough cash together to afford license, gear and a bike. In fall I managed to complete my German license as well the advanced MSF and have put 325 miles on my 250 since (so still very new to riding).

Right now I’m waiting to put more miles under my belt, either by commuting or hitting some twisties on the weekends; while looking for inexpensive ways to make my Ninja a bit more individualistic.

Will add pic’s of my (still completely stock) ninja as soon as the weather allows…

dubojr1 · January 20th, 2011, 01:07 PM

Alex · January 20th, 2011, 01:07 PM

scotty · January 20th, 2011, 01:16 PM

Welcome to the site!

KJohnson21 · January 20th, 2011, 04:26 PM

Kaiserslautern! You should get a lot of nice rides in that area once spring sets in. I worked around there for several years. Unfortunately, I was never there "permanently" or I would have had a motorcycle to enjoy it even more.

Yasko · January 20th, 2011, 11:03 PM

Howdy from Texas...

slolane · January 20th, 2011, 11:15 PM

Welcome!!

vnranger · January 21st, 2011, 06:10 PM

gfloyd2002 · January 22nd, 2011, 04:08 AM

Welcome from one overseas Ninja rider to another.

Error_mage · January 22nd, 2011, 05:26 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Definitely looking forward to some enjoyable rides in spring, though I got to ask a question concerning group rides. A friend (experienced rider with a Honda CBF 600) is all about showing me some great routes in the area, but he mentioned I should take the lead since that way he wouldn’t just lose me. However, I’d prefer following him instead as his line should be a lot cleaner and more effective. Plus I think matching his corner entrance speed and copying his lines could help me improve. What’s the general consensus?

gfloyd2002 · January 22nd, 2011, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Error_mage

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Definitely looking forward to some enjoyable rides in spring, though I got to ask a question concerning group rides. A friend (experienced rider with a Honda CBF 600) is all about showing me some great routes in the area, but he mentioned I should take the lead since that way he wouldn’t just lose me. However, I’d prefer following him instead as his line should be a lot cleaner and more effective. Plus I think matching his corner entrance speed and copying his lines could help me improve. What’s the general consensus?

Your friend sounds like a good ride partner. You don't want to put pressure on anyone to match speeds beyond ability, and you don't want the guy in front having to check back to see if folks are still there. Trying to get the same corner speeds as an experienced 600 rider when you are on your ninjette sounds like a bad idea. Having an experienced rider in back watching out for you could be a better way to get some useful feedback.

I've checked a couple of clubs that do regular group rides and they all have pretty much the same rule "New riders should be positioned as close to the front as possible."

bob706 · January 22nd, 2011, 07:15 AM

Welcome to the forum

Den · January 22nd, 2011, 08:04 AM

Warm welcome!

Snake · January 24th, 2011, 10:56 AM

Hello and welcome.

KJohnson21 · January 24th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Error_mage

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Definitely looking forward to some enjoyable rides in spring, though I got to ask a question concerning group rides. A friend (experienced rider with a Honda CBF 600) is all about showing me some great routes in the area, but he mentioned I should take the lead since that way he wouldn’t just lose me. However, I’d prefer following him instead as his line should be a lot cleaner and more effective. Plus I think matching his corner entrance speed and copying his lines could help me improve. What’s the general consensus?

I agree with Floyd. The other good thing is that they can watch you and hopefully give some constructive criticism when you stop for breaks. One danger about having the new guy lead is familiarity with the road. Depending on how challenging the road is, it'd be a good idea for the experienced guy to lead on a "cruise" through the route so that the "trouble spots" are identified.

Error_mage · January 24th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Glad I asked

All the stuff brought up makes sense and I guess I was a little over eager to give chase. So the best solution would be to have me lead at my pace and have him signal or take the lead before known trouble spots arise?

ninjabrewer · January 31st, 2011, 09:57 AM

Welcome to the group. Are you military?

nb

January 20th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#1
Error_mage ninjette.org member Name: Maurice Location: K-Town (Germany) Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold), 2001 Suzuki SV 650S Posts: 44	Greetings from overseas Hey ladies and gents, I stumbled across this site while looking for some more reasons to purchase a 250 and have found it to be a valuable source. Having just put the first ride of the season behind me I’m pretty motivated, but it just started snowing again…so I guess the forum is as close as I can get to riding. Putting that aside, here’s a quick riding history: Ever since I can remember everybody on my dad’s side of the family has been riding dirt bikes, while I’ve only been able to sit on a motorcycle every 2-4 years when we visited state side. So now at 21 I finally got enough cash together to afford license, gear and a bike. In fall I managed to complete my German license as well the advanced MSF and have put 325 miles on my 250 since (so still very new to riding). Right now I’m waiting to put more miles under my belt, either by commuting or hitting some twisties on the weekends; while looking for inexpensive ways to make my Ninja a bit more individualistic. Will add pic’s of my (still completely stock) ninja as soon as the weather allows… __________________________________________________ ~I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle~

January 20th, 2011, 01:07 PM	#2
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January 20th, 2011, 01:07 PM	#3
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January 20th, 2011, 01:16 PM	#4
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January 20th, 2011, 04:26 PM	#5
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	Kaiserslautern! You should get a lot of nice rides in that area once spring sets in. I worked around there for several years. Unfortunately, I was never there "permanently" or I would have had a motorcycle to enjoy it even more. __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

January 20th, 2011, 11:03 PM	#6
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Howdy from Texas...

January 20th, 2011, 11:15 PM	#7
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Welcome!!

January 21st, 2011, 06:10 PM	#8
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January 22nd, 2011, 04:08 AM	#9
gfloyd2002 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	Welcome from one overseas Ninja rider to another. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

January 22nd, 2011, 05:26 AM	#10
Error_mage ninjette.org member Name: Maurice Location: K-Town (Germany) Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold), 2001 Suzuki SV 650S Posts: 44	Thanks for the warm welcome! Definitely looking forward to some enjoyable rides in spring, though I got to ask a question concerning group rides. A friend (experienced rider with a Honda CBF 600) is all about showing me some great routes in the area, but he mentioned I should take the lead since that way he wouldn’t just lose me. However, I’d prefer following him instead as his line should be a lot cleaner and more effective. Plus I think matching his corner entrance speed and copying his lines could help me improve. What’s the general consensus? __________________________________________________ ~I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle~

January 22nd, 2011, 07:15 AM	#12
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum

January 22nd, 2011, 08:04 AM	#13
Den ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Brighton, UK Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250R(sold); '10 ER-6F Posts: 152	Warm welcome!

January 24th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#14
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

January 24th, 2011, 04:27 PM	#16
Error_mage ninjette.org member Name: Maurice Location: K-Town (Germany) Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold), 2001 Suzuki SV 650S Posts: 44	Glad I asked All the stuff brought up makes sense and I guess I was a little over eager to give chase. So the best solution would be to have me lead at my pace and have him signal or take the lead before known trouble spots arise? __________________________________________________ ~I'd rather be riding my motorcycle thinking about God than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle~

January 31st, 2011, 09:57 AM	#17
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the group. Are you military? nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

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