SoCal run to Laguna Beach 06/09/12

toua70 · May 22nd, 2012, 10:53 AM

Hi all. I want to do a little run to Laguna Beach on 06/09/12 (it’s a Saturday) I’m horrible at organizing so don’t think it’s going to be epic or anything haha. Just a ride down PCH to laguna beach (about an hour from long beach) It’s a nice ride there with nice scenery. We can grab something to eat there and just chat before heading back. Just to hang out and meet other 250 riders. Maybe meet up at starbucks around 10am (on willow and cherry) in long beach or we can pick up along the way. It’ll be a nice way to spend Saturday.. And afterwards, we can keep riding down PCH or head back. Majority vote. Hope we can get some riders to come out.

Trailerboy531 · May 22nd, 2012, 10:54 AM

Maybe in... maybe.

toua70 · May 22nd, 2012, 11:11 AM

okay lol - i think there are 3 other 250s going too.. hopefully

jjb84 · May 22nd, 2012, 12:23 PM

tentatively in.

toua70 · May 22nd, 2012, 03:47 PM

Well, for sure there will be 2 other guys going who are also on the forum. So including me, there will be 3 so far =) hopefully you guys can make it.

lostdaemon · May 23rd, 2012, 03:21 PM

In, so long as work doesn't call me in that day!

Sorry I missed the last meet, hope to meet some cool people.

Will anyone be coming down from the SFV? It'd be nice to ride down with someone

toua70 · May 23rd, 2012, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostdaemon

In, so long as work doesn't call me in that day!

Sorry I missed the last meet, hope to meet some cool people.

Will anyone be coming down from the SFV? It'd be nice to ride down with someone

WHERE IS SFV?

Talon · May 23rd, 2012, 03:58 PM

San Fernando Valley...

toua70 · May 23rd, 2012, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talon

san fernando valley...

i know what sfv stands for.. Im asking where it is lol.. I have no clue.

Kevin2109 · May 23rd, 2012, 04:20 PM

In, if gizmo is fixed in time

@Shanky save me!

lostdaemon · May 23rd, 2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toua70

i know what sfv stands for.. Im asking where it is lol.. I have no clue.

SFV = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Fernando_Valley

North of the Santa Monica mountains, north of the 101/170 split. The 818 ;P

Sherman Oaks is where I'd be starting from

alex.s · May 23rd, 2012, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin2109

In, if gizmo is fixed in time

@Shanky save me!

just ride the pedal bike

Trailerboy531 · May 23rd, 2012, 04:55 PM

...In for strapping a bungee chord to my bike and watching Kevin hold on!

Havok · May 23rd, 2012, 06:23 PM

i am a maybe on this one, if i am in it will be with Sharon so it would be two of us.

broilmebk · May 24th, 2012, 08:44 AM

For now it's a go for me lt

toua70 · May 24th, 2012, 09:30 AM

Sweet! hopefully we get a good turn out..

checho323 · May 24th, 2012, 02:12 PM

As of right now, I'm in for my first group ride

toua70 · May 24th, 2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by checho323

As of right now, I'm in for my first group ride

you gotta go lol you missed the last one and said for sure the next one so now I hope you feel obligated hahah

toua70 · May 28th, 2012, 08:38 PM

Okay here is the meetup address: Starbucks
1788 East Willow Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755

We can meet around 10-11 am and then take the ride down pch to Laguna beach. If anyone is in Huntington or along the way.. just tell us where we can meet you guys that way we can pick you guys up for the ride. Please reconfirm so that we know to wait for you Guys. Hope to see everyone!

1994juggernaut · May 28th, 2012, 08:45 PM

Can I go? I don't have a ninja though, I ended up getting a klx250sf so it is still a 250.

toua70 · May 28th, 2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1994juggernaut

Can I go? I don't have a ninja though, I ended up getting a klx250sf so it is still a 250.

Yes of course you can come! The more the merrier! Everyone is welcome

jjb84 · May 28th, 2012, 10:37 PM

im coming from temecula.... but maybe ill just meet at the starting point. depends on how i feel haha

cory jordan · May 29th, 2012, 12:07 AM

Fwack! That's 220+ miles from me

toua70 · May 29th, 2012, 08:53 AM

Oh yeah, please keep in mind that there isn’t really an itinerary for this ride. Its basically meet up at starbucks, chat for a bit, grab some coffee and wait for everyone to come and then we’ll take pch down to laguna beach. It should take about an hour or so to get there. Since this is a group ride, there will be no lane splitting or anything so that we can keep it safe and go at a comfortable pace for everyone

Then once we get there, we can just pull over, find a spot that everyone wants to eat at and then just hang out and chat for awhile. It’s a nice ride there so hopefully you guys can make it! It’ll be nice to meet other riders

toua70 · May 29th, 2012, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cory jordan

Fwack! That's 220+ miles from me

aww that sucks.. wish it was closer so you can make it

cory jordan · May 29th, 2012, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toua70

aww that sucks.. wish it was closer so you can make it

If my buddy and I can get his gsf1200 together ill try to talk him into making the trip with me

toua70 · May 29th, 2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cory jordan

If my buddy and I can get his gsf1200 together ill try to talk him into making the trip with me

cool!

lostdaemon · May 29th, 2012, 12:50 PM

Only 220 miles? You can do it!

I'm coming from far away too (not as far, but still

)

toua70 · May 29th, 2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostdaemon

Only 220 miles? You can do it!

I'm coming from far away too (not as far, but still

)

thats right! You’re coming from SFV? I traveled to Fresno for the long weekend and it was such a fun ride (even though I ran out of gas on the way back) but it was a nice ride. It was 240 miles or so. Hope you all make it.

lostdaemon · May 29th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Fresno? Cool

How'd you run out of gas? We have a gas gauge stock, lol!

toua70 · May 29th, 2012, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostdaemon

Fresno? Cool

How'd you run out of gas? We have a gas gauge stock, lol!

Haha I know but the gas gauge so inaccurate! I usually fill up every 180 miles on the trip.. but I ran out of gas when I’ve only had 147 miles on it. I thought I had enough to make it to the next gas station since I know there are nice stations before heading up the mountains (I don’t like going to those little creepy ones) but I ran out of gas. I knew I did as soon as I lost power to my throttle I even dropped my helmet on the side of the road as I was walking my bike to the nearest gas station (which is probably a good 3-5 miles) so now my helmet has a nasty scratch.. luckily, a guy on a hayabusa stopped by and went out of his way to buy gas for me. So I was really thankful. We went to the next gas station together and I offered to pay for his gas and give him some money for helping out but he declined the cash offer. I am glad that we have people like that still in the world. Otherwise, It would of taken me at least an hour or more just to walk my bike to a gas station. Lesson learned!

lostdaemon · May 30th, 2012, 07:59 AM

Wow I hadn't realized the gas gauge was so far off! I'm glad that another rider stopped for you

so lucky! It'd good to know that trait of riders helping other riders carries across multiple two wheeled domains - I know it from MTB, you always gotta stop and help another biker.

Sorry for your helmet though, it has battle scars now lol!

toua70 · May 30th, 2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostdaemon

Wow I hadn't realized the gas gauge was so far off! I'm glad that another rider stopped for you

so lucky! It'd good to know that trait of riders helping other riders carries across multiple two wheeled domains - I know it from MTB, you always gotta stop and help another biker.

Sorry for your helmet though, it has battle scars now lol!

its okay. Helmet doesn't look too bad although it upset me. MIght just smooth it down with sand paper and spray paint it black or something. But yes, I was very thankful another biker came to my rescue lol... if i was in a car and ran out of gas, nobody would stop to help.. or it'll be very unlikely. So always fill up when in doubt!

slnarcissist · May 30th, 2012, 09:07 AM

Hey new to the area and to riding. Should be able to join, and look forward to meeting everyone. And thanks to Toua for the invite

toua70 · May 30th, 2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slnarcissist

Hey new to the area and to riding. Should be able to join, and look forward to meeting everyone. And thanks to Toua for the invite

no problem! should be an easy ride down PCH..

toua70 · June 3rd, 2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cluck

I'm possibly in....what's the addy at Starbucks? I've done many group rides....let's just say when you have lots of testosterone together lane splitting may be inevitable.

Haha I think there are some newer riders so we may not lane split.. just to keep it safe. Starbucks address is posted somewhere in the thread. Scroll up.. shouldn't be too far up

lostdaemon · June 3rd, 2012, 10:51 AM

Has nothing to do with testosterone ;P I'm really bad at *not* lane splitting, I just feel safer away from car's fenders!

Can't wait!

cory jordan · June 3rd, 2012, 11:56 AM

How is this developing?, my boss said he would give me the time off to make the run

cory jordan · June 3rd, 2012, 12:21 PM

Is there any one on the way I can pick up on the way? Id like to make the ride with someone.

toua70 · June 4th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Wow cory, you're pretty far away. I do hope you can make it but if not, no sweat

Anyway, does anyone have any particular place they want to eat at? That way, I can search around the area. Also, anyone want to volunteer as the sweeper? For those who is not sure what a sweeper is, sweeper is the last person riding in the group. The sweeper’s job is to make sure no one gets left behind and keep everyone safe within the group. I hate leading but I guess I don’t really have a choice unless someone else wants to lead

I can’t wait until Saturday.. Hope you all can make it!

May 22nd, 2012, 10:53 AM	#1
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	SoCal run to Laguna Beach 06/09/12 Hi all. I want to do a little run to Laguna Beach on 06/09/12 (it’s a Saturday) I’m horrible at organizing so don’t think it’s going to be epic or anything haha. Just a ride down PCH to laguna beach (about an hour from long beach) It’s a nice ride there with nice scenery. We can grab something to eat there and just chat before heading back. Just to hang out and meet other 250 riders. Maybe meet up at starbucks around 10am (on willow and cherry) in long beach or we can pick up along the way. It’ll be a nice way to spend Saturday.. And afterwards, we can keep riding down PCH or head back. Majority vote. Hope we can get some riders to come out.

May 23rd, 2012, 04:20 PM	#10
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	In, if gizmo is fixed in time @Shanky save me! __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

May 29th, 2012, 12:07 AM	#23
cory jordan ninjette.org member Name: cory Location: killa cali Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 kawi 250r Posts: 30	grrr :( Fwack! That's 220+ miles from me

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May 22nd, 2012, 10:54 AM	#2
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Maybe in... maybe.

May 22nd, 2012, 11:11 AM	#3
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	okay lol - i think there are 3 other 250s going too.. hopefully

May 22nd, 2012, 12:23 PM	#4
jjb84 ninjette.org member Name: JJ Location: Cali Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 127	tentatively in.

May 22nd, 2012, 03:47 PM	#5
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Well, for sure there will be 2 other guys going who are also on the forum. So including me, there will be 3 so far =) hopefully you guys can make it.

May 23rd, 2012, 03:21 PM	#6
lostdaemon ninjette.org member Name: Mar Location: Los Angeles Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette Posts: 150	In, so long as work doesn't call me in that day! Sorry I missed the last meet, hope to meet some cool people. Will anyone be coming down from the SFV? It'd be nice to ride down with someone

May 23rd, 2012, 03:58 PM	#8
Talon ninjette.org member Name: Doug Location: Irvine, California Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2012 ninja 650 Posts: 34	San Fernando Valley...

May 23rd, 2012, 04:55 PM	#13
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	...In for strapping a bungee chord to my bike and watching Kevin hold on!

May 23rd, 2012, 06:23 PM	#14
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	i am a maybe on this one, if i am in it will be with Sharon so it would be two of us.

May 24th, 2012, 08:44 AM	#15
broilmebk ninjette.org sage Name: Brian Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '12 ninja 250r Posts: 762	For now it's a go for me lt

May 24th, 2012, 09:30 AM	#16
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Sweet! hopefully we get a good turn out..

May 24th, 2012, 02:12 PM	#17
checho323 ninjette.org guru Name: Checho Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Harley Street 750 Posts: 284	As of right now, I'm in for my first group ride

May 28th, 2012, 08:38 PM	#19
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Okay here is the meetup address: Starbucks 1788 East Willow Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755 We can meet around 10-11 am and then take the ride down pch to Laguna beach. If anyone is in Huntington or along the way.. just tell us where we can meet you guys that way we can pick you guys up for the ride. Please reconfirm so that we know to wait for you Guys. Hope to see everyone!

May 28th, 2012, 08:45 PM	#20
1994juggernaut ninjette.org member Name: Logan Location: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Vulcan 800 Classic and 2005 KX250F Posts: 110	Can I go? I don't have a ninja though, I ended up getting a klx250sf so it is still a 250.

May 28th, 2012, 10:37 PM	#22
jjb84 ninjette.org member Name: JJ Location: Cali Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 127	im coming from temecula.... but maybe ill just meet at the starting point. depends on how i feel haha

May 29th, 2012, 08:53 AM	#24
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Oh yeah, please keep in mind that there isn’t really an itinerary for this ride. Its basically meet up at starbucks, chat for a bit, grab some coffee and wait for everyone to come and then we’ll take pch down to laguna beach. It should take about an hour or so to get there. Since this is a group ride, there will be no lane splitting or anything so that we can keep it safe and go at a comfortable pace for everyone Then once we get there, we can just pull over, find a spot that everyone wants to eat at and then just hang out and chat for awhile. It’s a nice ride there so hopefully you guys can make it! It’ll be nice to meet other riders

May 29th, 2012, 12:50 PM	#28
lostdaemon ninjette.org member Name: Mar Location: Los Angeles Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette Posts: 150	Only 220 miles? You can do it! I'm coming from far away too (not as far, but still )

May 29th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#30
lostdaemon ninjette.org member Name: Mar Location: Los Angeles Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette Posts: 150	Fresno? Cool How'd you run out of gas? We have a gas gauge stock, lol!

May 30th, 2012, 07:59 AM	#32
lostdaemon ninjette.org member Name: Mar Location: Los Angeles Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette Posts: 150	Wow I hadn't realized the gas gauge was so far off! I'm glad that another rider stopped for you so lucky! It'd good to know that trait of riders helping other riders carries across multiple two wheeled domains - I know it from MTB, you always gotta stop and help another biker. Sorry for your helmet though, it has battle scars now lol!

May 30th, 2012, 09:07 AM	#34
slnarcissist 07 Ninja 250 Name: Chris Location: Huntington Beach CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 07 250 Ninja Posts: 16	Hey new to the area and to riding. Should be able to join, and look forward to meeting everyone. And thanks to Toua for the invite

June 3rd, 2012, 10:51 AM	#37
lostdaemon ninjette.org member Name: Mar Location: Los Angeles Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninjette Posts: 150	Has nothing to do with testosterone ;P I'm really bad at not lane splitting, I just feel safer away from car's fenders! Can't wait!

June 4th, 2012, 10:26 AM	#40
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Wow cory, you're pretty far away. I do hope you can make it but if not, no sweat Anyway, does anyone have any particular place they want to eat at? That way, I can search around the area. Also, anyone want to volunteer as the sweeper? For those who is not sure what a sweeper is, sweeper is the last person riding in the group. The sweeper’s job is to make sure no one gets left behind and keep everyone safe within the group. I hate leading but I guess I don’t really have a choice unless someone else wants to lead I can’t wait until Saturday.. Hope you all can make it!