CA /Western USA Ninjette Rally, May 17&18, 2014 ( rescheduled )

greenaero · April 23rd, 2014, 10:14 AM

CA/Western USA Ninjette Rally May 17 &18, 2014 , Livermore CA

Let's get together , have some fun and do some riding on some great roads here in the SF Bay Area.

May 17 let's meet at the Starbucks at 1502 North Vasco Rd , Livermore CA 94551 at 9:30 AM for a ride on world famous Mines Rd to the Junction and on to MT Hamilton.

May 18 we'll meet again in the morning 9:30 AM at another Starbucks at 6786 Bernal Ave., Suite 810, Pleasanton CA 94566 for a ride on Calaveras Rd to Niles Canyon to Palomares Rd.

Please let me know if you plan to attend.
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greenaero · April 23rd, 2014, 10:36 AM

From the previous list of attendees :
greenaero
@jeffb502 (Jeff)
@misfitsailor (Tim)
@rasta (Wes)
@Alex (Alex)
@Josh_kcco (Josh)
Kegan
Ficks (Emily)
@Mortifer (Mike)
Alan Smith

Dinner Only:
@ tfkrocks (Rebecca)

Maybe:
@Jiggles (Sean)
@Kevin1956 (Kevin)
@CaptainPlatypus (Eric) @RickM
@BoBO
@Tatertotattack (Sam)
@EternalNewb
Terry Hershner

No: @headshrink (Bob)
@Yakaru (Yakaru)
@NevadaWolf (Teri)
@iamjacob (Jacob)

Please note the change of dates, hopefully even more of those interested can make it. Thank you , Vic

NevadaWolf · April 23rd, 2014, 10:48 AM

I am a definite No for that weekend, have plans to be in Alamo and riding more than I ever have.

Have a blast everyone!

tfkrocks · April 23rd, 2014, 10:49 AM

I am a definite no. Will not be in the area all weekend.

misfitsailor · April 23rd, 2014, 12:17 PM

I still plan to attend.

rasta · April 23rd, 2014, 03:29 PM

I'm in. Glad I'm not Jailbait anymore

jeffb502 · April 23rd, 2014, 03:30 PM

I'm still in; just need to confirm with work but I don't think it'll be an issue.

Sargent · April 23rd, 2014, 07:52 PM

Any chance we can do it the weekend before? Would more people be able to attend? I might be able to make it down and crash in Lafayette.

jeffb502 · April 30th, 2014, 02:52 PM

Bump...I've changed my hotel reservation and time off request for work to make it the 17th and 18th.

I'm seeing our current confirmed yeses as:

1. greenaero (Vic)
2. misfitsailor (Tim)
3. rasta (Wes)
4. jeffb502 (Jeff)

Kevin1956 · May 4th, 2014, 10:55 PM

@greenaero Kind of a good thing it was rescheduled. I rode today (Sat. 5/4) in the mountains and valleys around the Livermore area, and the winds were freakin horrible. Pretty strong with gusts that blew me all over the road. I'm sure my tank and tail bags helped amplifiy it too. In some areas I had to do well under the speed limit just to stay in my lane!

greenaero · May 5th, 2014, 09:40 AM

@Kevin1956, Yes, the winds can be pretty brutal here at times. Our planned routes should avoid the worst areas ( Vasco Rd between Livermore and Brentwood, Altamont hill area, anyplace with wind farms, etc.)
I'm back now from my brother's memorail service. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and support. I'm excited and looking forward to our get-together.

greenaero · May 11th, 2014, 05:40 PM

6 days to go!

A bit windy today in Livermore but not bad as we got further from the Altamont. My younger brother will be joining us and some others from the BARF.

jeffb502 · May 11th, 2014, 08:30 PM

10 day forecast is looking promising...mostly sunny and 79 for Saturday, sunny and 76 for Sunday. Glad it's hopefully not going to be in the 90s like it's supposed to be on T/W/Th.

Kevin1956 · May 11th, 2014, 09:22 PM

I'm going to do my best to make it. My work schedule comes out on Friday. I'm usually working at least one weekend day. Fingers crossed!

jeffb502 · May 12th, 2014, 10:37 PM

Looks like Friday is going to be a much warmer day inland than Monday, so I'm going to take the coastal route (PCH to 152) up on Friday, then the 25/Peachy Canyon/Indian Valley inland route back down on Monday when it's not so hot. I'd love some company if anybody else is coming from San Luis Obispo or points south.

rojoracing53 · May 16th, 2014, 08:12 AM

To bad you guys aren't doing Mt Ham on Sunday because after my Mtb race at fort Ord I plan on heading up and over the mt on my way back.

Alex · May 16th, 2014, 09:20 AM

Looks like the weather should be nice! Working on permission for tomorrow, but I am hopeful.

Alex · May 16th, 2014, 12:02 PM

OK, I'm in for tomorrow. Who else is confirmed at this point? Looking forward to seeing a whole pile of ninjettes.

EternalNewb · May 16th, 2014, 01:27 PM

I'm a no-go. Weeeeeerk.

Sargent · May 16th, 2014, 01:56 PM

Nevermind. I had the dates mixed up.

Kevin1956 · May 16th, 2014, 05:06 PM

I just learned I can't make either day. My schedule just came out and I'm working both Saturday and Sunday. Any way folks, have a safe and enjoyable ride. I'll be there, at least in spirit.

misfitsailor · May 16th, 2014, 06:10 PM

I am now unable to make it this weekend. I was looking forward to meeting more Ninjetteers, but it will have to wait.

I wish you all safe and enjoyable rides!

jeffb502 · May 16th, 2014, 07:08 PM

I just arrived in town. I'll be at the meet up point tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting a few Ninjetters. Looks like our attendees are dropping like flies lol.

Lots of traffic and passing over the double yellow line (when safe to do so of course) on PCH. People drive like a bunch of tourists on that road (I think because they are lol). Hecker Pass looked like a fun road, but I got stuck behind a Honda Crosstour holding up the car in front of me. No safe place to pass on that road and the Honda refused to use the turnouts, even though there were 10+ cars stuck behind it. A fire was just starting in the hills near Hecker Pass; saw lots of responders going code 3 the opposite direction on Hecker Pass, Watsonville Rd, and even 680. The smoke turned from thick black to grayish white, so hopefully they got the upper hand before it got too big. Had lots of fun lane splitting on the 680. Overall a nice ride up that would have been better if less people were in my way lol. I'm looking forward to taking the 25/Peachy/Indian Valley route home on Monday. Should be much less trafficky.

Alex · May 16th, 2014, 09:32 PM

GPS loaded, tankbag packed.

jeffb502 · May 17th, 2014, 04:37 PM

Some pictures at Lick Observatory from today's ride.

greenaero · May 17th, 2014, 04:38 PM

Great ride today! We had 6 riders : Alex, Jeff, Kevin, Jesse, Sam and me. The weather , traffic and road conditions were excellent. We started off in Livermore and rode the serpentine Mines rd and stopped at the Junction for lunch. We proceeded on to the observatory on the peak of Mt. Hamilton and enjoyed the panoric view of the South Bay there. We then we then went to Calaveras Rd and rode it back to Sunol. Good riding , perfect weather, good people, no mishaps ,it was an awesome day !

Sam , Jeff and I will be dining at Alberto's Cantina in Pleasanton. I hope tomorrow will be as good as today was. Photos and video to come.

Alex · May 17th, 2014, 05:18 PM

That was fun! Great weather, decent road conditions (a little gravel never hurt anybody

), fun route, and fun riders. Click on each pic twice for it to show up in full resolution in a new window.

Ride start:

Vic, Kevin, Jesse, Sam, Alex, and Jeff:

Full gallery of pics in full res ---> link here

jeffb502 · May 17th, 2014, 11:19 PM

Thanks for posting the pictures Alex! wtf is that pose I did in my solo picture...you should have said something before you took that picture lol

Here's the video from the observatory riding down the hill. As usual make sure to mute or turn down your audio before viewing...my camera's still making the annoying vibrating noise. I'm slow...

Link to original page on YouTube.

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 04:12 PM

Had a great ride today on Calaveras Rd and Palomares Rd with Vic. We had a 3rd rider but he left very early into the ride due to an emergency phone call. Here was my adrenaline rush for the day, coming around a blind corner into a minivan taking the racing line on Calaveras Rd.

Shortly after that I pulled over to collect my thoughts and took some pictures:

The weather and road conditions were perfect. I only saw significant gravel in one corner all day (on Palomares) and that was even marked with a much appreciated "SLIDE AHEAD" sign.

Alex · May 18th, 2014, 04:15 PM

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 05:15 PM

Quick video of minivan lady...

Link to original page on YouTube.

greenaero · May 18th, 2014, 05:47 PM

@jeffb502, great report and pix! I had another blast today with great conditions and a ton of fun. The only thing missing was more Ninjetters to share it with us. A great weekend, I can hardly wait to do it again!

Motofool · May 18th, 2014, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

@jeffb502, great report and pix! I had another blast today with great conditions and a ton of fun. The only thing missing was more Ninjetters to share it with us. A great weekend, I can hardly wait to do it again!

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenaero

@jeffb502, great report and pix! I had another blast today with great conditions and a ton of fun. The only thing missing was more Ninjetters to share it with us. A great weekend, I can hardly wait to do it again!

I concur! We have to do it again and next time more Ninjetters would be more fun!

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 07:28 PM

Video of Calaveras Rd (note squirrel at the very beginning on a collision course with the rear tire, quick stopped, then kept going):

Link to original page on YouTube.

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 07:37 PM

Palomares Rd: Starting at 6:50 I'm in the peloton! Lots of bicyclists sharing the road. Good times.

Link to original page on YouTube.

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 09:24 PM

Mines Rd trip to the observatory is uploading in parts. Here's Part 1

Link to original page on YouTube.

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 10:34 PM

Mines Rd Part 2

Link to original page on YouTube.

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 10:55 PM

Part 3

Link to original page on YouTube.

jeffb502 · May 18th, 2014, 11:04 PM

Part 4, ending at the observatory...ok I'm done uploading for a while.

Link to original page on YouTube.

April 23rd, 2014, 10:14 AM	#1
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	CA /Western USA Ninjette Rally, May 17&18, 2014 ( rescheduled ) CA/Western USA Ninjette Rally May 17 &18, 2014 , Livermore CA Let's get together , have some fun and do some riding on some great roads here in the SF Bay Area. May 17 let's meet at the Starbucks at 1502 North Vasco Rd , Livermore CA 94551 at 9:30 AM for a ride on world famous Mines Rd to the Junction and on to MT Hamilton. May 18 we'll meet again in the morning 9:30 AM at another Starbucks at 6786 Bernal Ave., Suite 810, Pleasanton CA 94566 for a ride on Calaveras Rd to Niles Canyon to Palomares Rd. Please let me know if you plan to attend. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

April 23rd, 2014, 10:36 AM	#2
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	From the previous list of attendees : greenaero @jeffb502 (Jeff) @misfitsailor (Tim) @rasta (Wes) @Alex (Alex) @Josh_kcco (Josh) Kegan Ficks (Emily) @Mortifer (Mike) Alan Smith Dinner Only: @ tfkrocks (Rebecca) Maybe: @Jiggles (Sean) @Kevin1956 (Kevin) @CaptainPlatypus (Eric) @RickM @BoBO @Tatertotattack (Sam) @EternalNewb Terry Hershner No: @headshrink (Bob) @Yakaru (Yakaru) @NevadaWolf (Teri) @iamjacob (Jacob) Please note the change of dates, hopefully even more of those interested can make it. Thank you , Vic __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

April 23rd, 2014, 10:48 AM	#3
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I am a definite No for that weekend, have plans to be in Alamo and riding more than I ever have. Have a blast everyone! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

April 23rd, 2014, 12:17 PM	#5
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I still plan to attend. __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

April 23rd, 2014, 03:29 PM	#6
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	I'm in. Glad I'm not Jailbait anymore __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

April 23rd, 2014, 10:49 AM	#4
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	I am a definite no. Will not be in the area all weekend.

April 23rd, 2014, 03:30 PM	#7
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	I'm still in; just need to confirm with work but I don't think it'll be an issue.

April 23rd, 2014, 07:52 PM	#8
Sargent ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Chico, CA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 18	Any chance we can do it the weekend before? Would more people be able to attend? I might be able to make it down and crash in Lafayette.

April 30th, 2014, 02:52 PM	#9
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Bump...I've changed my hotel reservation and time off request for work to make it the 17th and 18th. I'm seeing our current confirmed yeses as: 1. greenaero (Vic) 2. misfitsailor (Tim) 3. rasta (Wes) 4. jeffb502 (Jeff)

May 5th, 2014, 09:40 AM	#11
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	@Kevin1956, Yes, the winds can be pretty brutal here at times. Our planned routes should avoid the worst areas ( Vasco Rd between Livermore and Brentwood, Altamont hill area, anyplace with wind farms, etc.) I'm back now from my brother's memorail service. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and support. I'm excited and looking forward to our get-together. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

May 11th, 2014, 05:40 PM	#12
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	6 days to go! A bit windy today in Livermore but not bad as we got further from the Altamont. My younger brother will be joining us and some others from the BARF. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

May 11th, 2014, 08:30 PM	#13
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	10 day forecast is looking promising...mostly sunny and 79 for Saturday, sunny and 76 for Sunday. Glad it's hopefully not going to be in the 90s like it's supposed to be on T/W/Th.

May 11th, 2014, 09:22 PM	#14
Kevin1956 ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Stockton California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 362	I'm going to do my best to make it. My work schedule comes out on Friday. I'm usually working at least one weekend day. Fingers crossed!

May 12th, 2014, 10:37 PM	#15
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Looks like Friday is going to be a much warmer day inland than Monday, so I'm going to take the coastal route (PCH to 152) up on Friday, then the 25/Peachy Canyon/Indian Valley inland route back down on Monday when it's not so hot. I'd love some company if anybody else is coming from San Luis Obispo or points south.

May 16th, 2014, 08:12 AM	#16
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	To bad you guys aren't doing Mt Ham on Sunday because after my Mtb race at fort Ord I plan on heading up and over the mt on my way back.

May 16th, 2014, 09:20 AM	#17
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Looks like the weather should be nice! Working on permission for tomorrow, but I am hopeful. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 16th, 2014, 12:02 PM	#18
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	OK, I'm in for tomorrow. Who else is confirmed at this point? Looking forward to seeing a whole pile of ninjettes. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 16th, 2014, 01:27 PM	#19
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	I'm a no-go. Weeeeeerk.

May 16th, 2014, 01:56 PM	#20
Sargent ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Chico, CA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 18	Nevermind. I had the dates mixed up. Last futzed with by Sargent; May 16th, 2014 at 01:57 PM. Reason: I'm retarded.

May 16th, 2014, 05:06 PM	#21
Kevin1956 ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Stockton California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 362	I just learned I can't make either day. My schedule just came out and I'm working both Saturday and Sunday. Any way folks, have a safe and enjoyable ride. I'll be there, at least in spirit.

May 16th, 2014, 06:10 PM	#22
misfitsailor Ninjette Jockey Name: Tim Location: Stockton, Ca Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, 2 Honda Monkeys, Polini & GRC mini GP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I am now unable to make it this weekend. I was looking forward to meeting more Ninjetteers, but it will have to wait. I wish you all safe and enjoyable rides! __________________________________________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?.

May 16th, 2014, 07:08 PM	#23
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	I just arrived in town. I'll be at the meet up point tomorrow. Looking forward to meeting a few Ninjetters. Looks like our attendees are dropping like flies lol. Lots of traffic and passing over the double yellow line (when safe to do so of course) on PCH. People drive like a bunch of tourists on that road (I think because they are lol). Hecker Pass looked like a fun road, but I got stuck behind a Honda Crosstour holding up the car in front of me. No safe place to pass on that road and the Honda refused to use the turnouts, even though there were 10+ cars stuck behind it. A fire was just starting in the hills near Hecker Pass; saw lots of responders going code 3 the opposite direction on Hecker Pass, Watsonville Rd, and even 680. The smoke turned from thick black to grayish white, so hopefully they got the upper hand before it got too big. Had lots of fun lane splitting on the 680. Overall a nice ride up that would have been better if less people were in my way lol. I'm looking forward to taking the 25/Peachy/Indian Valley route home on Monday. Should be much less trafficky.

May 16th, 2014, 09:32 PM	#24
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	GPS loaded, tankbag packed. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 17th, 2014, 04:37 PM	#25
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Some pictures at Lick Observatory from today's ride.
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May 17th, 2014, 04:38 PM	#26
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Great ride today! We had 6 riders : Alex, Jeff, Kevin, Jesse, Sam and me. The weather , traffic and road conditions were excellent. We started off in Livermore and rode the serpentine Mines rd and stopped at the Junction for lunch. We proceeded on to the observatory on the peak of Mt. Hamilton and enjoyed the panoric view of the South Bay there. We then we then went to Calaveras Rd and rode it back to Sunol. Good riding , perfect weather, good people, no mishaps ,it was an awesome day ! Sam , Jeff and I will be dining at Alberto's Cantina in Pleasanton. I hope tomorrow will be as good as today was. Photos and video to come. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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May 17th, 2014, 05:18 PM	#27
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	That was fun! Great weather, decent road conditions (a little gravel never hurt anybody ), fun route, and fun riders. Click on each pic twice for it to show up in full resolution in a new window. Ride start: Vic, Kevin, Jesse, Sam, Alex, and Jeff: Full gallery of pics in full res ---> link here __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)
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May 17th, 2014, 11:19 PM	#28
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Thanks for posting the pictures Alex! wtf is that pose I did in my solo picture...you should have said something before you took that picture lol Here's the video from the observatory riding down the hill. As usual make sure to mute or turn down your audio before viewing...my camera's still making the annoying vibrating noise. I'm slow... Link to original page on YouTube.
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May 18th, 2014, 04:12 PM	#29
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Had a great ride today on Calaveras Rd and Palomares Rd with Vic. We had a 3rd rider but he left very early into the ride due to an emergency phone call. Here was my adrenaline rush for the day, coming around a blind corner into a minivan taking the racing line on Calaveras Rd. Shortly after that I pulled over to collect my thoughts and took some pictures: The weather and road conditions were perfect. I only saw significant gravel in one corner all day (on Palomares) and that was even marked with a much appreciated "SLIDE AHEAD" sign.
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May 18th, 2014, 04:15 PM	#30
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	__________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

May 18th, 2014, 05:15 PM	#31
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Quick video of minivan lady... Link to original page on YouTube.

May 18th, 2014, 05:47 PM	#32
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	@jeffb502, great report and pix! I had another blast today with great conditions and a ton of fun. The only thing missing was more Ninjetters to share it with us. A great weekend, I can hardly wait to do it again! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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May 18th, 2014, 07:28 PM	#35
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Video of Calaveras Rd (note squirrel at the very beginning on a collision course with the rear tire, quick stopped, then kept going): Link to original page on YouTube.

May 18th, 2014, 07:37 PM	#36
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Palomares Rd: Starting at 6:50 I'm in the peloton! Lots of bicyclists sharing the road. Good times. Link to original page on YouTube.

May 18th, 2014, 09:24 PM	#37
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Mines Rd trip to the observatory is uploading in parts. Here's Part 1 Link to original page on YouTube.

May 18th, 2014, 10:34 PM	#38
jeffb502 ninjette.org guru Name: Jeff Location: Santa Maria, CA Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300, 2010 Red Ninja 250r (Sold) Posts: 335	Mines Rd Part 2 Link to original page on YouTube.