My first group ride this morning.. Jones Beach / Ocean Parkway

Grn99Kawi · June 28th, 2009, 02:32 PM

So I met up with some other riders for my first group ride.. was great..

It was me (Ninja 250), a Suzuki Intruder 800, a Yamaha 1000 Fazer (wow) and we annexed a guy with a Yamaha CBR F4i while getting coffee. We went to Jones Beach, drove Ocean Parkway all the way out to OBI (if you are from LI you would know where that is). great ride... Ocean Parkway is like 8 miles dead straight, but state troopers are all over just waiting to pull you over (and they were). We didn't go that fast.. I hit 75 a few times.. the 250 does a good job keeping up with everyone from a dig.. and as long as you are in the right gear acceleration is great. Before this, my riding experience has all been stop and go 0-60-0 commuting to work.. I went on the parkway once for one exit just to see how it was... lol..

The wind on some of the small bridges to the beach really feels like it will blow you around, plus I have to work on my higher speed turns.. I wasn't 'bad' but for all of the time that I am riding, that is the only time that I feel a bit 'worried'. I was telling myself to look through the turn and not at it, and that helped.. but I definately need to work on it more.. but it will come as this was the first time at that speed.

We pulled over once and a bunch of Harleys went by.. I had to look at teh tach while I blipped the throttle just to see if the bike was still running.. lol

That place is FULL of bikes.. I have been there with my Mustang, but never with a bike.

Riding in a group is way different than riding alone.

Adam

BlueRaven · June 28th, 2009, 03:38 PM

I rode in my first group ride yesterday at Atlanticade. I have to agree that riding in a group is way different than riding alone. I love being involved in a group when everyone knows the rules but do prefer riding alone. Riding next in line to a newbie made me nervous but once i observed how she rode i felt more comfortable. I am a newbie myself but am very comfortable with my 250.

CC Cowboy · June 28th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Adam, ride the north shore instead of the south shore. There is less traffic, more curves, and you will have a smile all day.

Strider · June 28th, 2009, 04:30 PM

on your 1st group ride, Sounds like you had a blast!

Grn99Kawi · July 5th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Hey CC.. today we did the north shore.. you are right.. you dont go as fast but the curves and hills are a lot of fun.. we went out to Fort Salonga and rode 25a back to Nassau County..

good stuff.

CC Cowboy · July 13th, 2009, 05:05 PM

When I was a kid most of Nassau County was country roads. There used to be a great race track out on the Hamptons called Bridgehampton. Motorcycles rode clock wise, sports cars counterclock wise. There was a half mile straighaway that had a left kink then down hill. If you had the balls to hold it full on to the bridge (at the end of the straight), you had the ultimate rush going down that hill. It was like flying (super scarey but worth it).

I lived in Hicksville (when it was all potato farms) and my dad would take me up around Oyster Bay and let me ride. I was just a little under age, with no license, but back then things were more laid back.

CC Cowboy · July 14th, 2009, 07:16 AM

When you guys get bored, take the ferry over to CT and ride some of the hilly roads just a few miles inland. Once you get north of the Merritt Parkway it is beautiful. You can do it all in a day and have a blast.

BlueTyke · July 14th, 2009, 07:31 AM

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Glad you had a good time!

CC Cowboy · July 14th, 2009, 01:18 PM

If you kiddies want to go on an adventure ride, ride up to Main Street in Port Washington and check out Ghost Motorcycles. My dad took me there back in the 60's. There is a lot of history there. There has been around for a bazillon years. He has tons of old bikes.

g21-30 · July 14th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Motorcycles rode clock wise, sports cars counterclock wise.

Bet that was hell on the motorcycles, when the sports cars ran into them!

cifex · August 5th, 2009, 07:35 AM

GRN99KAWI - I am pretty sure I've seen you before. I was waiting in line to turn left at the bethpage parkway exit off 135 South and a bike exactly like your passed me.

cifex · August 5th, 2009, 07:39 AM

North shore riding is definitely much better. Ashoroken is a great ride. Loyd Neck is fantastic. Out in King Park, Sunken Meadow Rd and Middleville Rd. My favorite is riding all the small backroads in the hamptons. Near Major's Path.

DarkNinja52 · August 5th, 2009, 11:05 AM

oh man, LI representing in here.. I just got my bike last week still learning a ton of things but as soon as i get everything figured out, someones gota let me know about the next group ride on LI. I'm everywhere from Massapequa in Nassau (home) to Centereach/Stony Brook in Suffolk (School)

sounds like it was awesome.

cifex · August 5th, 2009, 11:12 AM

Right in Copiague dood

P1NDLESK1N · August 6th, 2009, 06:32 AM

I wouldn't mind hitting some nice north shore roads sometime.

cifex · August 6th, 2009, 06:48 AM

Next time I'm going on the weekend I'll post up a thread and PM the locals.

Grn99Kawi · August 6th, 2009, 07:34 AM

Cool... let's get something going!

Cali619 · August 6th, 2009, 07:40 AM

Glad you liked your first group ride, you get to learn the different signals used to communicate, and get a feel for riding in formation. Did anyone show you the hand signal for "Hey I got to take a piss?"

DarkNinja52 · August 6th, 2009, 08:30 AM

i want to learn hand signals!!!

i'm not a big fan of the wave that sport bike riders use.. the straight low wave... its like they dont want anyone to see them doing it
but im sure hand sigals are more interesting than a wave

cifex · August 7th, 2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkNinja52

i want to learn hand signals!!!

i'm not a big fan of the wave that sport bike riders use.. the straight low wave... its like they dont want anyone to see them doing it
but im sure hand sigals are more interesting than a wave

That's because it is super secret! You'll see a few cagers trying to get in on the action as well. However, I usually don't notice in time to wave back, as I'm not expecting it.

cifex · August 7th, 2009, 07:14 AM

DarkNinja: Hand Signals here:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24748

DarkNinja52 · August 7th, 2009, 07:16 AM

freaking awesome, everytime i think this place as a ton of stuff, i always find more! and theres an arcade with some nifty mini games also!!!

June 28th, 2009, 02:32 PM	#1
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	My first group ride this morning.. Jones Beach / Ocean Parkway So I met up with some other riders for my first group ride.. was great.. It was me (Ninja 250), a Suzuki Intruder 800, a Yamaha 1000 Fazer (wow) and we annexed a guy with a Yamaha CBR F4i while getting coffee. We went to Jones Beach, drove Ocean Parkway all the way out to OBI (if you are from LI you would know where that is). great ride... Ocean Parkway is like 8 miles dead straight, but state troopers are all over just waiting to pull you over (and they were). We didn't go that fast.. I hit 75 a few times.. the 250 does a good job keeping up with everyone from a dig.. and as long as you are in the right gear acceleration is great. Before this, my riding experience has all been stop and go 0-60-0 commuting to work.. I went on the parkway once for one exit just to see how it was... lol.. The wind on some of the small bridges to the beach really feels like it will blow you around, plus I have to work on my higher speed turns.. I wasn't 'bad' but for all of the time that I am riding, that is the only time that I feel a bit 'worried'. I was telling myself to look through the turn and not at it, and that helped.. but I definately need to work on it more.. but it will come as this was the first time at that speed. We pulled over once and a bunch of Harleys went by.. I had to look at teh tach while I blipped the throttle just to see if the bike was still running.. lol That place is FULL of bikes.. I have been there with my Mustang, but never with a bike. Riding in a group is way different than riding alone. Adam __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 28th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#2
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	I rode in my first group ride yesterday at Atlanticade. I have to agree that riding in a group is way different than riding alone. I love being involved in a group when everyone knows the rules but do prefer riding alone. Riding next in line to a newbie made me nervous but once i observed how she rode i felt more comfortable. I am a newbie myself but am very comfortable with my 250. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 28th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#3
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Adam, ride the north shore instead of the south shore. There is less traffic, more curves, and you will have a smile all day. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 5th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#5
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Hey CC.. today we did the north shore.. you are right.. you dont go as fast but the curves and hills are a lot of fun.. we went out to Fort Salonga and rode 25a back to Nassau County.. good stuff. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

July 13th, 2009, 05:05 PM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	When I was a kid most of Nassau County was country roads. There used to be a great race track out on the Hamptons called Bridgehampton. Motorcycles rode clock wise, sports cars counterclock wise. There was a half mile straighaway that had a left kink then down hill. If you had the balls to hold it full on to the bridge (at the end of the straight), you had the ultimate rush going down that hill. It was like flying (super scarey but worth it). I lived in Hicksville (when it was all potato farms) and my dad would take me up around Oyster Bay and let me ride. I was just a little under age, with no license, but back then things were more laid back. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; July 14th, 2009 at 07:17 AM.

June 28th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#4
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	on your 1st group ride, Sounds like you had a blast!

July 14th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#7
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	When you guys get bored, take the ferry over to CT and ride some of the hilly roads just a few miles inland. Once you get north of the Merritt Parkway it is beautiful. You can do it all in a day and have a blast. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

July 14th, 2009, 07:31 AM	#8
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	: Glad you had a good time! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

July 14th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	If you kiddies want to go on an adventure ride, ride up to Main Street in Port Washington and check out Ghost Motorcycles. My dad took me there back in the 60's. There is a lot of history there. There has been around for a bazillon years. He has tons of old bikes. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

August 5th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#11
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	GRN99KAWI - I am pretty sure I've seen you before. I was waiting in line to turn left at the bethpage parkway exit off 135 South and a bike exactly like your passed me.

August 5th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#12
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	North shore riding is definitely much better. Ashoroken is a great ride. Loyd Neck is fantastic. Out in King Park, Sunken Meadow Rd and Middleville Rd. My favorite is riding all the small backroads in the hamptons. Near Major's Path.

August 5th, 2009, 11:05 AM	#13
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	oh man, LI representing in here.. I just got my bike last week still learning a ton of things but as soon as i get everything figured out, someones gota let me know about the next group ride on LI. I'm everywhere from Massapequa in Nassau (home) to Centereach/Stony Brook in Suffolk (School) sounds like it was awesome. __________________________________________________

August 5th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#14
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Right in Copiague dood

August 6th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#15
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	I wouldn't mind hitting some nice north shore roads sometime.

August 6th, 2009, 06:48 AM	#16
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	Next time I'm going on the weekend I'll post up a thread and PM the locals.

August 6th, 2009, 07:34 AM	#17
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Cool... let's get something going! __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

August 6th, 2009, 07:40 AM	#18
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	Glad you liked your first group ride, you get to learn the different signals used to communicate, and get a feel for riding in formation. Did anyone show you the hand signal for "Hey I got to take a piss?" __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

August 6th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#19
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	i want to learn hand signals!!! i'm not a big fan of the wave that sport bike riders use.. the straight low wave... its like they dont want anyone to see them doing it but im sure hand sigals are more interesting than a wave __________________________________________________

August 7th, 2009, 07:14 AM	#21
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	DarkNinja: Hand Signals here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=24748

August 7th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#22
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	freaking awesome, everytime i think this place as a ton of stuff, i always find more! and theres an arcade with some nifty mini games also!!! __________________________________________________

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