Girl's Got Skills!

akima · July 19th, 2013, 03:00 PM

... compared to me, at least.

Link to original page on YouTube.

ally99 · July 19th, 2013, 04:04 PM

Damn! She sure does! That's a tough road to ride! I can't tell what she's riding, can you?

Motofool · July 19th, 2013, 04:05 PM

All you need is a place like this, Akima.

akima · July 20th, 2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ally99

I can't tell what she's riding, can you?

Me either. It looks bad-ass though! I think she's blacked it out. If you buy a bike in black there will still be the odd bits of colour & silver etc. It's amazing how much better a bike can look when you black those bits out. I think I heard rojoracing say he was doing that to his ninjette.

Snake · July 20th, 2013, 07:32 PM

Wow that is some awesome riding!

CycleCam303 · July 20th, 2013, 07:51 PM

That road screams ninja 250. I didn't realize the infamous dragon was so tight. Good on the lady for representing. I don't know any women who ride fast in the street. Notice how I didn't say track.

ally99 · July 21st, 2013, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CycleCam303

That road screams ninja 250. I didn't realize the infamous dragon was so tight. Good on the lady for representing. I don't know any women who ride fast in the street. Notice how I didn't say track.

It's the BEST road in the southeast for our ninjettes!

Snake · July 21st, 2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ally99

It's the BEST road in the southeast for our ninjettes!

I wish we had roads like that here in Louisiana.

rojoracing53 · July 21st, 2013, 07:10 AM

My kinda women and road

Motofool · July 21st, 2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ally99

It's the BEST road in the southeast for our ninjettes!

http://www.tailofthedragon.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deals_Gap,_North_Carolina

"The 11-mile stretch of the Dragon in Tennessee is said to have 318 curves. Some of the Dragon's sharpest curves have names like Copperhead Corner, Hog Pen Bend, Wheelie Hell, Shade Tree Corner, Mud Corner, Sunset Corner, Gravity Cavity, Beginner's End, and Brake or Bust Bend. The road earned its name from its curves being said to resemble a dragon's tail.
The speed limit on the Dragon was 55 mph (89 km/h) prior to 1992; it was reduced to 30 mph (48 km/h) in 2005. The presence of law enforcement on the Tennessee portion has dramatically increased in 2007, 2008 and 2009."

Snake · July 21st, 2013, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rojoracing53

My kinda women and road

Yea they both have nice curves!

beazy411 · July 21st, 2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

I wish we had roads like that here in Louisiana.

You, me and lots of other people.

Shameless plug time. NOLA Motorsports is hosting a smallish bike day on their small track. Super Motards, Mini's and Ninjette sized bikes on July 28th. $5 at the gate and $50 for 8-2 with tech starting at 7. If you want more info shoot me a message.

tnr4 · July 22nd, 2013, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ally99

I can't tell what she's riding, can you?

I was trying to figure that out too. You can catch a glimpse of the fairing and exhaust as she leaves our protagonist in the dust, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...WCgcXH9A#t=10s

I'm thinking gixxer, from the cut of the fairing. But the upsweep of the exhaust is different.

Whatever it is, she OWNS it.

b.miller123 · July 22nd, 2013, 06:57 AM

I still don't understand the amazement and wonder that happens when men see a woman that can ride a motorcycle. What is this? 1950? Just a PSA: Riding skills have nothing to do with your gender.

I've never ridden the dragon, and don't mind if I never do. Every video I've seen, and every person I've talked to that has ridden it has made it seem like an over-crowded 30mph waste of time. Most say that it isn't even worth the ride on a weekend since it is full of tourists, slow guys on bikes and cops.

rojoracing53 · July 22nd, 2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by b.miller123

I still don't understand the amazement and wonder that happens when men see a woman that can ride a motorcycle. What is this? 1950? Just a PSA: Riding skills have nothing to do with your gender.

I've never ridden the dragon, and don't mind if I never do. Every video I've seen, and every person I've talked to that has ridden it has made it seem like an over-crowded 30mph waste of time. Most say that it isn't even worth the ride on a weekend since it is full of tourists, slow guys on bikes and cops.

Everyone's always going to focus on the oddities, the fast ninja 250, the fast chick on a motorcycle, the Prius doing 90 cutting through traffic. It's their statistical rareness that make them stand out and noticed. It doesn't matter that all 250 can potentially go fast, women actually know how to ride, or that a Prius actually has a top speed of of 100mph, you just don't see it everyday.

Human potential is everywhere, what's rare is actually seeing it reached.

ally99 · July 22nd, 2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.miller123

I still don't understand the amazement and wonder that happens when men see a woman that can ride a motorcycle. What is this? 1950? Just a PSA: Riding skills have nothing to do with your gender.

I've never ridden the dragon, and don't mind if I never do. Every video I've seen, and every person I've talked to that has ridden it has made it seem like an over-crowded 30mph waste of time. Most say that it isn't even worth the ride on a weekend since it is full of tourists, slow guys on bikes and cops.

I'm a woman and am still amazed at this girl's skills. Has nothing to do with the year we are in. lol
The Dragon is worth it, especially on a week day. Take it easy the first time and find where the 1 or 2 cops are parked and then go at it.

July 19th, 2013, 03:00 PM	#1
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Girl's Got Skills! ... compared to me, at least. Link to original page on YouTube.

July 19th, 2013, 04:04 PM	#2
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	Damn! She sure does! That's a tough road to ride! I can't tell what she's riding, can you? __________________________________________________ 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

July 19th, 2013, 04:05 PM	#3
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	All you need is a place like this, Akima. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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