Bye Socal

Gurk · December 28th, 2013, 01:55 AM

9 years fly by. It's my last week in Socal. Got a sweeeet new job that's in downtown SF. Moving next week.

Excited for Laguna Seca, Thill and Sonoma !!! But I'll probably have to wait a couple more months to start tracking again

csmith12 · December 28th, 2013, 11:12 AM

Gratz Gurk, hope the move goes well.

greenaero · December 28th, 2013, 11:17 AM

Congratulations on your new job! Lots of us Ninjetters here in the SF Bay area. Hopefully you can join us on a ride. You will definitely need a bike here if you commute through our wonderful traffic.

Alex · December 28th, 2013, 11:55 AM

There goes the neighborhood.

rasta · December 29th, 2013, 07:13 PM

Nice choice. NorCal > SoCal in every way imaginable

Jiggles · December 29th, 2013, 08:52 PM

Woohoo $300 trackdays!!!

Gurk · December 30th, 2013, 09:27 AM

@Alex dont hide your happiness

Gurk · December 30th, 2013, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Woohoo $300 trackdays!!!

at least i can sort of almost afford it now?

tfkrocks · January 2nd, 2014, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

Nice choice. NorCal > SoCal in every way imaginable

Gurk · January 8th, 2014, 08:03 PM

Holy goddamn commute. My commute 1 way to work is gonna be 50 miles...

We better hurry the f*ck up and buy a house with my bro. And it better be at least 25 miles closer to downtown.

rasta · January 8th, 2014, 08:58 PM

50 miles? What city you living in?

Gurk · January 9th, 2014, 10:00 AM

@rasta Staying in Saratoga right now. I'll be here a few months till I can save up and help bro with downpayment. I tell him that but I think we both know it'll be to payoff some debt instead lol.

CycleCam303 · January 9th, 2014, 10:37 AM

Rent a room in pleasant hill/walnut creek if you can. Actually I might have a place soon that you can rent in Pacifica which means no bridge toll and its 10 min away from sf downtown.

Depending on what you're into NorCal will blow SoCal away. Although the motorsports scene isn't nearly as strong as it is down south. But now its time to buy my ninjette, that thing was perfect when I was working in San Francisco.

Gurk · January 9th, 2014, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CycleCam303

Rent a room in pleasant hill/walnut creek if you can. Actually I might have a place soon that you can rent in Pacifica which means no bridge toll and its 10 min away from sf downtown.

Depending on what you're into NorCal will blow SoCal away. Although the motorsports scene isn't nearly as strong as it is down south. But now its time to buy my ninjette, that thing was perfect when I was working in San Francisco.

whole point of being 50 miles away is not wasting money on rent anymore

Thanks anyway though.

And I don't ride on street

rasta · January 9th, 2014, 11:30 AM

How long is your commute? You're probably looking at a minimum of 3 hours round trip right? Bruuuutal

CC Cowboy · January 9th, 2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

Holy goddamn commute. My commute 1 way to work is gonna be 50 miles...

We better hurry the f*ck up and buy a house with my bro. And it better be at least 25 miles closer to downtown.

That will fit right in the gay community of San Fran.

Gurk · January 9th, 2014, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasta

How long is your commute? You're probably looking at a minimum of 3 hours round trip right? Bruuuutal

more like 4. yyyep.

Gurk · January 9th, 2014, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

That will fit right in the gay community of San Fran.

everyone knows i'm a raging homo so no worries.

rasta · January 9th, 2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

more like 4. yyyep.

That means in a given year; you will spend roughly 42 days worth of time sitting in traffic.

Alex · January 10th, 2014, 12:35 PM

You're not planning on driving all the way in and out each day, are you? Have to believe that Caltrain or even BART would be a better way to spend that time. Even if door-to-door time is similar, sitting on a train for an hour is 386% better than sitting in traffic.

Gurk · January 10th, 2014, 10:01 PM

no i won't drive. that'd be insane. and possibly take more time and 4x the money on gas.

I'll be driving 10 miles to Sunnyvale Station. Taking "baby bullet" to SF downtown and walking 20 mins.

Totaling like 1:50 to 2.

Also like I mentioned, this is not gonna go on for a year. If we end up not buying a house by June, I'll definitely move to Mill Valley or something and just rent.

Gurk · January 10th, 2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

sitting on a train for an hour is 386% better than sitting in traffic.

agree 100%

Gurk · January 28th, 2014, 08:05 AM

Update: Started working. 4 hour per day commute is not too bad since they let me take my work laptop home. I even work on the train. I feel like it was a TRAP. I work like 14 hours a day right now.

Just catching up with stuff. I'm sure it'll be better...

Next trackday is no where near in sight

I was so busy and fine with this situation until a$$hole Max posted an amazingly done Chuckwalla video by some guy named John... @Trailerboy531

Anyway.. Working in downtown is fun though. I love the city.

Trailerboy531 · January 28th, 2014, 06:07 PM

Still mad at you for leaving us. Douchebag <3

http://vimeo.com/85139913

Aggrotech · January 28th, 2014, 07:53 PM

If you dont mind me asking, what is your new job? dont have to be real specific ofc. Only asking because i'll be 24 this year and still have absolutely no idea what i wanna do. Was also thinking of moving down south near the bay area to look for some work as well.

Cant imagine 4hrs round trip, thats insane. I used to get mad when i had to drive 45mins one way to a job site.

Gurk · January 28th, 2014, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aggrotech

If you dont mind me asking, what is your new job? dont have to be real specific ofc. Only asking because i'll be 24 this year and still have absolutely no idea what i wanna do. Was also thinking of moving down south near the bay area to look for some work as well.

Cant imagine 4hrs round trip, thats insane. I used to get mad when i had to drive 45mins one way to a job site.

Honestly I was super spoiled back in LA. My commute was 5 mins one way. And I got to store my trailer / motorcycle in the closed gate garage and work on it over weekends or even during lunch time...

Anyway I work for CBS Interactive. Design / Animate for one of their internet companies

Train ride has become much, much easier since I started working on the train. I don't even realize how much time has passed. Almost missed my station a few times at night haha

December 28th, 2013, 01:55 AM	#1
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Bye Socal 9 years fly by. It's my last week in Socal. Got a sweeeet new job that's in downtown SF. Moving next week. Excited for Laguna Seca, Thill and Sonoma !!! But I'll probably have to wait a couple more months to start tracking again
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

December 28th, 2013, 11:12 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Gratz Gurk, hope the move goes well. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 28th, 2013, 11:17 AM	#3
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	Congratulations on your new job! Lots of us Ninjetters here in the SF Bay area. Hopefully you can join us on a ride. You will definitely need a bike here if you commute through our wonderful traffic. __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow

December 28th, 2013, 11:55 AM	#4
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	There goes the neighborhood. __________________________________________________ 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)
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

December 29th, 2013, 07:13 PM	#5
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	Nice choice. NorCal > SoCal in every way imaginable __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

December 29th, 2013, 08:52 PM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Woohoo $300 trackdays!!! __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

December 30th, 2013, 09:27 AM	#7
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	@Alex dont hide your happiness

January 8th, 2014, 08:03 PM	#10
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Holy goddamn commute. My commute 1 way to work is gonna be 50 miles... We better hurry the f*ck up and buy a house with my bro. And it better be at least 25 miles closer to downtown.

January 8th, 2014, 08:58 PM	#11
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	50 miles? What city you living in? __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

January 9th, 2014, 10:00 AM	#12
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	@rasta Staying in Saratoga right now. I'll be here a few months till I can save up and help bro with downpayment. I tell him that but I think we both know it'll be to payoff some debt instead lol.

January 9th, 2014, 10:37 AM	#13
CycleCam303 King Hamfist Name: Cameron Location: NorCal East Bay Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Crf 150R, 2011 Hypermotard 796 Posts: 940	Rent a room in pleasant hill/walnut creek if you can. Actually I might have a place soon that you can rent in Pacifica which means no bridge toll and its 10 min away from sf downtown. Depending on what you're into NorCal will blow SoCal away. Although the motorsports scene isn't nearly as strong as it is down south. But now its time to buy my ninjette, that thing was perfect when I was working in San Francisco.

January 9th, 2014, 11:30 AM	#15
rasta Your face Name: Wes Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CBR650f Posts: A lot.	How long is your commute? You're probably looking at a minimum of 3 hours round trip right? Bruuuutal __________________________________________________ "even a proper fitting helmet can 'get loose'" -csmith

January 10th, 2014, 12:35 PM	#20
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	You're not planning on driving all the way in and out each day, are you? Have to believe that Caltrain or even BART would be a better way to spend that time. Even if door-to-door time is similar, sitting on a train for an hour is 386% better than sitting in traffic. __________________________________________________ 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)

January 10th, 2014, 10:01 PM	#21
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	no i won't drive. that'd be insane. and possibly take more time and 4x the money on gas. I'll be driving 10 miles to Sunnyvale Station. Taking "baby bullet" to SF downtown and walking 20 mins. Totaling like 1:50 to 2. Also like I mentioned, this is not gonna go on for a year. If we end up not buying a house by June, I'll definitely move to Mill Valley or something and just rent.

January 28th, 2014, 08:05 AM	#23
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Update: Started working. 4 hour per day commute is not too bad since they let me take my work laptop home. I even work on the train. I feel like it was a TRAP. I work like 14 hours a day right now. Just catching up with stuff. I'm sure it'll be better... Next trackday is no where near in sight I was so busy and fine with this situation until a$$hole Max posted an amazingly done Chuckwalla video by some guy named John... @Trailerboy531 Anyway.. Working in downtown is fun though. I love the city.

January 28th, 2014, 06:07 PM	#24
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.	Still mad at you for leaving us. Douchebag <3 http://vimeo.com/85139913 __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

January 28th, 2014, 07:53 PM	#25
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	If you dont mind me asking, what is your new job? dont have to be real specific ofc. Only asking because i'll be 24 this year and still have absolutely no idea what i wanna do. Was also thinking of moving down south near the bay area to look for some work as well. Cant imagine 4hrs round trip, thats insane. I used to get mad when i had to drive 45mins one way to a job site.

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