Ninjette.org rally South East June 5-7 - Page 3

sm0kediver · June 5th, 2009, 01:49 PM

I'm still on track to be there mid day tomorrow, but it's iffy if I can stay over Saturday night.

Skidro? Where in NW Ga are you? We might be on the same route in the morning.

Tubesock · June 5th, 2009, 04:03 PM

I'm going to try and come tomorrow too but my girlfriend's dad had a heart attack and idk if I'll be able to make it.

Jacksmeow · June 6th, 2009, 02:51 AM

Wish we could make it, but have to go to Jax's grandaughter's 1 year old BD party in middle tn. Have a great time and be safe!

sm0kediver · June 7th, 2009, 01:47 PM

I was there Saturday but never managed to meet up with anyone. I had zero cell bars from the time I got to Tellico Plains until I got to Murphy NC Saturday night. I met a couple of 250s on the Dragon a couple of times, but I didn't turn around. I'll post another thread about my day. It was great.

Skidro · June 7th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

I was there Saturday but never managed to meet up with anyone. I had zero cell bars from the time I got to Tellico Plains until I got to Murphy NC Saturday night. I met a couple of 250s on the Dragon a couple of times, but I didn't turn around. I'll post another thread about my day. It was great.

TnNinjaGirl & i were probably the two you passed on the Dragon, but we didn't see you or any other 250s, but we thought we were keeping an eye out for you as i told her you would be there.

I kept wishing i would see you on 411 as i rode up, when i stopped for breakfast or at one of the stores, each time i stopped i parked my bike where it would be easily seen from the road in case you came by, but i didn't know if i was ahead of you. I know all that was a shot in the dark.

sm0kediver · June 7th, 2009, 02:47 PM

I'm pretty sure I saw your red bike on the Dragon, but you know how that is. You're so focused in some spots that you don't really have time to look. In your PM you mentioned stopping at Hardees. I stopped at the gas station right past there late Saturday morning (Benton TN area).

I took the long way to the Dragon apparently. I came in from the South and ran the whole Skyway to Robbinsville before I got there. It probably would have been quicker to have gone on up 411 a little further.

Great day anyway. I found out that the cruisers are no match for me in the twisties. I also learned that there's no way I could keep up with some of the 600+ cc sportbikes. I am safely somewhere in the middle. To be honest, I could upgrade to a 600 and I still wouldn't ever be able to ride with some of those guys! I saw a whole range of riders on the Dragon.

Skidro · June 7th, 2009, 03:02 PM

I ate at that Hardees at exactly 10:00 & topped the tank off at the station your talking about. I went up 411 and hit 72 east to 129.

I really like my 250, but you always have that desire to have bigger, faster, prettier, cooler, etc. I can always jump on my Honda Shadow 800 when i need to, but i would like to have a bigger sports bike, mainly for long rides, but the Shadow is about like riding a H.D. & wears me out more than the little Ninja.

Glad you had an enjoyable/safe ride, and i will look for your pictures on one of the sites.

TnNinjaGirl · June 7th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Hey guys!! Finally made it back to town. Bike broke on me so I'll have to figure out what happened. Troy and I had a pretty good time. Saw a BUNCH of 250's up there this weekend. Had the pleasure of riding with a couple of them. Refered them to Ninjette.org of course.

Tried to make everyone proud by smoking the 600 and liter bike guys. It's getting too easy... I may have to move to a bigger bike so I can go slower.

KnoxNinja · June 7th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Heh, I crashed.

Alex · June 8th, 2009, 12:18 AM

Big

or little

?

Snake · June 8th, 2009, 12:36 AM

Wow sorry to hear that. How are you doing now?

Snake · June 8th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Hey guys!! Finally made it back to town. Bike broke on me so I'll have to figure out what happened. Troy and I had a pretty good time. Saw a BUNCH of 250's up there this weekend. Had the pleasure of riding with a couple of them. Refered them to Ninjette.org of course.

Tried to make everyone proud by smoking the 600 and liter bike guys. It's getting too easy... I may have to move to a bigger bike so I can go slower.

I love it when a 250 outdoes the big bikes. You know though alot of credit has to go to the rider. Good job CB.

KnoxNinja · June 8th, 2009, 02:56 AM

30mph lowside in a hairpin... I'll post the video in here too. No injuries, and the bike still got us both home!

Link to original page on Vimeo.

noche_caliente · June 8th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnoxNinja

30mph lowside in a hairpin... I'll post the video in here too. No injuries, and the bike still got us both home!

Link to original page on Vimeo.

OMG. It's so much worse watching those videos when you *know* the person. My stomach was in a knot, especially with all the traffic.

How does the bike look? What gear were you wearing to keep you without a scratch? Did you hang any parts on the tree?

I am SO glad you are ok!

KnoxNinja · June 8th, 2009, 03:25 PM

Damage overview:

Casualties:
Bar end
Right mirror
Rear brake lever
Muzzy plate on muffler

Salvagable:
Upper and lower fairings
Front brake lever
Muffler
Footpegs

Not bad at all. The bike even started right up. I was wearing my Scorpion EXO helmet, Alpinestars leather armored jacket, leather gloves, boots, and some Old Navy denim. Those jeans held up way better than I could expect. 30mph on pavement didn't even rip a hole in them.

sm0kediver · June 8th, 2009, 08:06 PM

yikes

June 5th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#82
Tubesock ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Chatta-vegas Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 69	I'm going to try and come tomorrow too but my girlfriend's dad had a heart attack and idk if I'll be able to make it. __________________________________________________ "When I die I want mud on my jump boots, magazine empty, and barrel hot."

June 6th, 2009, 02:51 AM	#83
Jacksmeow ninjette.org member Name: Gale Location: East TN Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R; '05 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A, sometimes I ride my husband's '01 GSX-R 600 Posts: 28	Wish we could make it, but have to go to Jax's grandaughter's 1 year old BD party in middle tn. Have a great time and be safe! __________________________________________________ Gale '08 Ninja 250R Lime Green '05 Kawasaki Vulcan 800A (Big Girl Bike!)

June 8th, 2009, 12:18 AM	#90
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	Big or little ? __________________________________________________ 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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June 5th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#81
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I'm still on track to be there mid day tomorrow, but it's iffy if I can stay over Saturday night. Skidro? Where in NW Ga are you? We might be on the same route in the morning.

June 7th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#84
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I was there Saturday but never managed to meet up with anyone. I had zero cell bars from the time I got to Tellico Plains until I got to Murphy NC Saturday night. I met a couple of 250s on the Dragon a couple of times, but I didn't turn around. I'll post another thread about my day. It was great.

June 7th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#86
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	I'm pretty sure I saw your red bike on the Dragon, but you know how that is. You're so focused in some spots that you don't really have time to look. In your PM you mentioned stopping at Hardees. I stopped at the gas station right past there late Saturday morning (Benton TN area). I took the long way to the Dragon apparently. I came in from the South and ran the whole Skyway to Robbinsville before I got there. It probably would have been quicker to have gone on up 411 a little further. Great day anyway. I found out that the cruisers are no match for me in the twisties. I also learned that there's no way I could keep up with some of the 600+ cc sportbikes. I am safely somewhere in the middle. To be honest, I could upgrade to a 600 and I still wouldn't ever be able to ride with some of those guys! I saw a whole range of riders on the Dragon.

June 7th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#87
Skidro ninjette.org member Name: Troy Location: Northwest Georgia Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 & 1988 Honda Shadow VTwin 800 Posts: 19	I ate at that Hardees at exactly 10:00 & topped the tank off at the station your talking about. I went up 411 and hit 72 east to 129. I really like my 250, but you always have that desire to have bigger, faster, prettier, cooler, etc. I can always jump on my Honda Shadow 800 when i need to, but i would like to have a bigger sports bike, mainly for long rides, but the Shadow is about like riding a H.D. & wears me out more than the little Ninja. Glad you had an enjoyable/safe ride, and i will look for your pictures on one of the sites.

June 7th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#88
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Hey guys!! Finally made it back to town. Bike broke on me so I'll have to figure out what happened. Troy and I had a pretty good time. Saw a BUNCH of 250's up there this weekend. Had the pleasure of riding with a couple of them. Refered them to Ninjette.org of course. Tried to make everyone proud by smoking the 600 and liter bike guys. It's getting too easy... I may have to move to a bigger bike so I can go slower.

June 7th, 2009, 11:57 PM	#89
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	Heh, I crashed.

June 8th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#91
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	Wow sorry to hear that. How are you doing now?

June 8th, 2009, 02:56 AM	#93
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	30mph lowside in a hairpin... I'll post the video in here too. No injuries, and the bike still got us both home! Link to original page on Vimeo.

June 8th, 2009, 03:25 PM	#95
KnoxNinja BRKDWN. Name: Jimi Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 89 GPX250R, 89 GPZ500S Posts: 126	Damage overview: Casualties: Bar end Right mirror Rear brake lever Muzzy plate on muffler Salvagable: Upper and lower fairings Front brake lever Muffler Footpegs Not bad at all. The bike even started right up. I was wearing my Scorpion EXO helmet, Alpinestars leather armored jacket, leather gloves, boots, and some Old Navy denim. Those jeans held up way better than I could expect. 30mph on pavement didn't even rip a hole in them.

June 8th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#96
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	yikes