First ride of the season!

Scorpielle · April 18th, 2009, 02:55 PM

Being from Canada, I have to wait till it warms up enough, ( I hate being cold on the bike).
So Today was the day!! it was about 20, for you U.S folk that's about 72, so it was perfect!
I had the "first ride after all winter" jitters, but as soon I pulled out of my street it all came back, it felt great!
My husband and I did an afternoon tour , about 150 km, just enough time for my clutch hand to get sore,, LOL I really have to exercise and get my strength back.
But I just had to post, cause I'm so jealous of anyone that can ride year round.. though I guess you don't have this whole anticipation and the "Thrill of the first ride" each year.

talldrink · April 18th, 2009, 03:01 PM

I understand COMPLETELY Scorpielle; as it was in the mid to high 70's here as well and I took the bike out for a ride as well.

Strider · April 18th, 2009, 03:52 PM

I couldn't imagine not being able to ride all year ... here in NC the weather isn't always perfect, but I'll ride in the cold or heat!

Glad you managed to finally get out though

ninjabrewer · April 18th, 2009, 05:27 PM

congrats on getting back on the road, enjoy the ride.

nb

NICUNinja · April 18th, 2009, 05:39 PM

First ride ... I've already put just over 1150 km on my bike. But you're right this weekend has been fantastic. Enjoy!

kkim · April 18th, 2009, 05:41 PM

It's great that you weather challenged riders are finally coming out of hibernation.

have fun, ride safe

Mista Bob · April 18th, 2009, 05:58 PM

I live in Canada and my riding season started in December.

Flashmonkey · April 19th, 2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mista Bob

I live in Canada and my riding season started in December.

Wow you're in Alberta too....that's pretty hardcore!

Blue Monkey · April 19th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Here in utah it is 65 today and high 70's all week, finally some good riding weather. I live by a road that is popular for bikers to ride on and it has been like a bike parade today. My boys and I like to sit out in the backyard and watch all the different bikes that go by.

capt_bugaloo · April 19th, 2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorpielle

Being from Ontario, I have to wait till it warms up enough

Fixed that for ya.

Flashmonkey · April 19th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Fixed that for ya.

LOL yea that fancy dancy ocean has spoiled you BC guys with typically warm winters!

kylerwhite · April 19th, 2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

LOL yea that fancy dancy ocean has spoiled you BC guys with typically warm winters!

Yep! Its great to live on the west coast

Nemy · April 19th, 2009, 05:28 PM

ya Ontario sucks that way

But atleast we're not hit with quebec ice storms! lol First ride of the year is great! Releaving all the anxiety from months of hiding in the garage

nmd003 · April 19th, 2009, 06:10 PM

i got an awesome 3 days of riding in this week!!

Scorpielle · April 20th, 2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Fixed that for ya.

LOL That's True! Ok, I live in Ontario, Not as fortunate as some Canadians that live on the Mild West coast LOL

Viper-Byte · April 20th, 2009, 05:16 PM

I had 4 days away from home and couldn't ride my bike, as soon as I got home I was in to talk to her and just couldn't wait to go for a ride. I would hate to think how you people that cannot ride for months at a time do that!

Flashmonkey · April 20th, 2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper-Byte

I had 4 days away from home and couldn't ride my bike, as soon as I got home I was in to talk to her and just couldn't wait to go for a ride. I would hate to think how you people that cannot ride for months at a time do that!

We snowboard and slide our cars sideways during snowstorms to pass the time.....

Blue Ninja 250R · April 20th, 2009, 09:05 PM

I can't ride for the pass two days (due to rain) and I already miss her. Hopefully there will be no rain tomorrow (at least not in the morning!)

zartan · April 20th, 2009, 11:04 PM

TR and I went out Saturday for a quick 2hour run and then today , Monday TR called in a Vac day and I just worked my phone at stops. 84 miles today and it was warm !!

April 18th, 2009, 02:55 PM	#1
Scorpielle ninjette.org member Name: Elle Location: Brampton,Ontario Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250R Posts: 37	First ride of the season! Being from Canada, I have to wait till it warms up enough, ( I hate being cold on the bike). So Today was the day!! it was about 20, for you U.S folk that's about 72, so it was perfect! I had the "first ride after all winter" jitters, but as soon I pulled out of my street it all came back, it felt great! My husband and I did an afternoon tour , about 150 km, just enough time for my clutch hand to get sore,, LOL I really have to exercise and get my strength back. But I just had to post, cause I'm so jealous of anyone that can ride year round.. though I guess you don't have this whole anticipation and the "Thrill of the first ride" each year. Last futzed with by Scorpielle; April 18th, 2009 at 04:35 PM.

April 18th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#2
talldrink ninjette.org guru Name: Deb Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295	I understand COMPLETELY Scorpielle; as it was in the mid to high 70's here as well and I took the bike out for a ride as well. __________________________________________________ A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water!

April 18th, 2009, 05:27 PM	#4
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	congrats on getting back on the road, enjoy the ride. 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

April 19th, 2009, 03:15 PM	#9
Blue Monkey ninjette.org member Name: Joel Location: Utah Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 95	Here in utah it is 65 today and high 70's all week, finally some good riding weather. I live by a road that is popular for bikers to ride on and it has been like a bike parade today. My boys and I like to sit out in the backyard and watch all the different bikes that go by. __________________________________________________ Corbin seat, Area P carbon fiber quiet core full exhaust, rear fender modified, rear seat cowl, tank protector, Zero Gravity DB windscreen, kleen air system removed

April 20th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#16
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I had 4 days away from home and couldn't ride my bike, as soon as I got home I was in to talk to her and just couldn't wait to go for a ride. I would hate to think how you people that cannot ride for months at a time do that! __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 18th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#3
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	I couldn't imagine not being able to ride all year ... here in NC the weather isn't always perfect, but I'll ride in the cold or heat! Glad you managed to finally get out though

April 18th, 2009, 05:39 PM	#5
NICUNinja ninjette.org member Name: Trista Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 EX650R Green Kawasaki ninja Posts: 120	First ride ... I've already put just over 1150 km on my bike. But you're right this weekend has been fantastic. Enjoy!

April 18th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#6
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	It's great that you weather challenged riders are finally coming out of hibernation. have fun, ride safe

April 18th, 2009, 05:58 PM	#7
Mista Bob Über n00b Name: Bob Location: Alberta, Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Triumph TT600, Honda NS50F, Kawasaki ZZR-250 (sold) Posts: 225	I live in Canada and my riding season started in December.

April 19th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#13
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	ya Ontario sucks that way But atleast we're not hit with quebec ice storms! lol First ride of the year is great! Releaving all the anxiety from months of hiding in the garage

April 19th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#14
nmd003 ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250R Posts: 79	i got an awesome 3 days of riding in this week!!

April 20th, 2009, 09:05 PM	#18
Blue Ninja 250R ninjette.org member Name: Stanley Location: Kedah, Malaysia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2008 Posts: 80	I can't ride for the pass two days (due to rain) and I already miss her. Hopefully there will be no rain tomorrow (at least not in the morning!)

April 20th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#19
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	TR and I went out Saturday for a quick 2hour run and then today , Monday TR called in a Vac day and I just worked my phone at stops. 84 miles today and it was warm !! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

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