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June 13th, 2012, 09:19 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Linda
Location: minneapolis
Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 24
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1.2.3....MSF saved my ass.
I got my moto april 30th. Started slow, practiced in a huge lot, took some residential roads, then progressed to more, added in some slower speed 40-45mph roads with twisties...freeway (ah..not my favorite, less fun and more getting from point A to point B, but all right, not afraid of it)...I have been riding as much as possible and I have found a couple favorite roads that have some great curves and switch backs to learn on.
Last Saturday I decided to show my partner in crime my favorite route. We were having a blast, and I was leading. Now 90% of the time I've gone out, there has been a car that has *almost* tried to run me over... they just didn't see me. But nothing major, because I was uber aware of the others on the road. Saturday wasn't really any different, except...when the lady in the SUV decided to cut me off it was when I was mid curve, and at a higher speed (40mph) than the other incidents. Yep, this n00b was mid curve (and although 40mph is not fast, it was within my skill level) lady pulls out and calmly I think: 1. Straighten up 2. Squeeze brakes 3. Swerve 4.(and then I added FLIP THE IDIOT OFF) As she gives me a dirty look... At the next stop sign my partner pulls up next to me: "Holy ****! Are you ok?" "Yeah! I'M PISSED!" "Your ok? Just Pissed?" He asks with seeming disbelief. "Yeah the ****** stupid ***** ****** ***!!!!!" I shout back sounding more like a truck driver than his girlfriend. "You handled that really well. I though it was all over." He couldn't see it because of my helmet but I smiled and thought Thank God I took the Basic Rider course... it all just clicked in my head....1.2.3. Without it I'm sure I would've just grabbed brake and either high sided or low sided right into the back of that B***s SUV. |
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June 13th, 2012, 09:43 AM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Jon
Location: Newark, De
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Glad you're ok brat!
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http://www.facebook.com/groups/DeMdNjPagrouprides/ I live my life a quarter mile at a time! Who is affraid of the big bad jiggles???? LOL |
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June 13th, 2012, 11:33 AM
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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
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You did very well, Linda; way to ride!
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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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June 13th, 2012, 11:41 AM
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ninjette.org guru
Name: E
Location: 818 but i rep 516/631/718
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 GIXXER 600 Posts: 381
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word up.. its not you.. most cagers are to busy doing other sh%t while driving.. i almost got hit twice in 1/2 mile stretch, head on, on a surface road..doing 35
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"You see it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want. It's the blood you share, your family, your friendships, your community. These are the most valuable things a man could have." |
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June 13th, 2012, 04:46 PM
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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
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Whoo-hoo!! Saves rock, and good for you! That training and things your instructor said will come back to you at other critical times, at least, that's been my experience!
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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 |
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