hello from the aloha state

istreefitty · July 12th, 2009, 03:51 PM

Hello everyone jsut wanted to put it out there that there is a brand new motorcycle rider in the aloha state. I am going to start a thread int he local threads in hopes everyone will migrate there because i have a lot of HI specific questions. thanks all and have a wonderful day

Alex · July 12th, 2009, 03:54 PM

istreefitty! Glad you found us...

kkim · July 12th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Aloha and welcome, Michael.

sent you a PM.

komohana · July 12th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Aloha bruddah!

welcome to the forum!

where you stay?
...i mean...where in hawaii are you?

istreefitty · July 12th, 2009, 04:34 PM

well I am living at Scholfield ATM. Wife doesnt liek the weather over here as much as on the coast (we spent the first 2 weeks here on Waikiki), so we may eventually move. I do like the idea of being closer to the North Shore and lots of twisties on the mountains. Great to meet you guys, are there any rides going on, my only friends here that ride ride a 250cc scooter and a harley, thanks

BlueRaven · July 12th, 2009, 04:35 PM

Lots of ppl from hawai now

istreefitty · July 12th, 2009, 04:39 PM

have you guys seen the craigslost ad for the 4400 ninja?? what do you guys think (Kkim i am still interested in your friends just curious)

http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/1265718511.html

alsohow is insurance for you guys, ive been priced kinda high

noche_caliente · July 12th, 2009, 04:56 PM

welcome to the forum!

as for the bike - that's Gary's bike, as is the one in the PM from Kelly unless I missed my mark- you can't go wrong with it!

kkim · July 12th, 2009, 05:06 PM

um, yep that's Gary's bike... and though the price may initially sound a bit high, after you factor in the changes he's made, the mods included are a steal. Even if you don't care for the particular mods, buy the bike and sell the mods you don't want on it and possibly make back the price diff he lists.

That's a well set up bike.

istreefitty · July 12th, 2009, 05:12 PM

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istreefitty · July 12th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Hasit been laid down at all?? Also kkim what exhaust do you have on your bike??
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kkim · July 12th, 2009, 05:17 PM

I don't believe so, but ask him to be sure.

I have an AreaP Stainless Steel Quiet Core full exhaust.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10005

istreefitty · July 12th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Also what are the moto rules here can you ride between lanes in traffic. I know t is liquid cooled but for our aircooled brothers
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Sound Wave · July 12th, 2009, 05:54 PM

oh... just came across this thread. wanted to officially welcome you to the forum.

oh, and yeah the bike has been down once.

back in january or so, i was making a slow u-turn and i slipped on what i think was fresh cut grass. wasn't paying attention i guess. i stopped and caught the bike about 18" off of the ground. i tried to pull it back upright but it was too heavy.... finally i lost my balance and it went to the ground.

the bike didn't go down hard, so the only damage i have to the bike is to the left side crash kit pucks. they are slightly scratched. if i didn't bring it up, it would be hard to notice. however, i bought replacement pucks that i am waiting to put on. i have been putting off installing them, just in case i ever went down again.... knock on wood.

there is also a tiny scratch on the gas tank that may have been from my pants zipper. honestly, idk for sure. oh, and a tiny scratch on the left side mirror. not sure how that got there. maybe when i went down? idk.

come take a look at it. i am confident you will be happy with what you see.

Sound Wave · July 12th, 2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by istreefitty

Also what are the moto rules here can you ride between lanes in traffic. I know t is liquid cooled but for our aircooled brothers
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no, there is no lane splitting here. unless you are a cop, then you can do whatever the hell you want it seems.

Snake · July 12th, 2009, 05:59 PM

Welcome.

HA-Y-N NINJA · July 12th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Aloha'z from Oregon!! Scholfield, like the golf course! had lotta parties ova dea!! Rubbah Sigh Down!!

miks · July 13th, 2009, 01:03 AM

Welcome Michael from another Michael!

ninjabrewer · July 13th, 2009, 07:22 AM

Welcome to the krew. My family still lives on HMR, but I am, temporarily, on the M'land, socal to be exact. I just retired from Schofield, was on WAAF for 3 yrs.

Welcome

nb

ninjabrewer · July 13th, 2009, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HA-Y-N NINJA

Aloha'z from Oregon!! Scholfield, like the golf course! had lotta parties ova dea!! Rubbah Sigh Down!!

Schofield Barracks no longer has a golf course, that area is now new housing, really nice new housing. But the course across from Wheeler is still open.

nb

BlueTyke · July 13th, 2009, 08:09 AM

welcome to the boards!! There is certainly a great bunch of folks out there in HI...

Note to self: have to make it to HI soon....

istreefitty · July 13th, 2009, 11:02 AM

my friend (the one with a 250cc scooter) said ther were a lot of twisties near scholfield. Is that true...particularly if you continue down kunia road (i dont think it is on base/post)

kkim · July 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM

I believe he's talking about "snake road", the back road to wailua. watch out... many have died on that road due to over riding their skills when they fail to negotiate a turn.

KJohnson21 · July 13th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Sound Wave · July 13th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I believe he's talking about "snake road", the back road to wailua. watch out... many have died on that road due to over riding their skills when they fail to negotiate a turn.

+1. that is probably where he is talking about. kunia road is pretty much one long straight road.

snake road in waialua heading towards kaena point is pretty dangerous. it is one lane going and one lane coming. even if you perfectly take the turns, it doesn't mean that the oncoming car will do the same. still, it is a popular stretch of road with the bikers and car enthusiasts.

kind of eerie because as you go down the road, you can see make-shift memorials of where people have died.

edit: actually, oahu doesn't have any really good roads to ride. there isn't much to snake road. i think the best is tantalus/round top, but that too is pretty dangerous.

ninjabrewer · July 14th, 2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

+1. that is probably where he is talking about. kunia road is pretty much one long straight road.

snake road in waialua heading towards kaena point is pretty dangerous. it is one lane going and one lane coming. even if you perfectly take the turns, it doesn't mean that the oncoming car will do the same. still, it is a popular stretch of road with the bikers and car enthusiasts.

kind of eerie because as you go down the road, you can see make-shift memorials of where people have died.

edit: actually, oahu doesn't have any really good roads to ride. there isn't much to snake road. i think the best is tantalus/round top, but that too is pretty dangerous.

If you are military, there is always Kolekole pass, twisty but not very long. My bike was highsided by the previous owner on that road so watch out. The back side to the Naval magazine I have never ridden on, drove a few times, and it has some twist in it also. I rode tantalus/round top once with sound wave and had a blast, although I did it slow and ticked off the people behind me, but they go over it.

nb

istreefitty · July 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM

btw i live in the new housing and it rocks. love the new pad (and i wont end up losing 10k like the last one)

Sorry guys for hitting up the threads like I have been lately....but I am soo bored, Kids are asleep and my wife is going to the a Harry Potter Premier with her friend. Well I have a question Any one with Area P exhaust (or any aftermarket for that matter) on Oahu?? id like to take a look at it. Thanks.

July 12th, 2009, 03:51 PM	#1
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	hello from the aloha state Hello everyone jsut wanted to put it out there that there is a brand new motorcycle rider in the aloha state. I am going to start a thread int he local threads in hopes everyone will migrate there because i have a lot of HI specific questions. thanks all and have a wonderful day

July 12th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#2
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	istreefitty! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ 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)

July 12th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#4
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	Aloha bruddah! welcome to the forum! where you stay? ...i mean...where in hawaii are you? __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous? Last futzed with by komohana; July 12th, 2009 at 03:57 PM. Reason: typo

July 12th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#6
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Lots of ppl from hawai now __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

July 12th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	welcome to the forum! as for the bike - that's Gary's bike, as is the one in the PM from Kelly unless I missed my mark- you can't go wrong with it! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 12th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Michael. sent you a PM.

July 12th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#5
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	well I am living at Scholfield ATM. Wife doesnt liek the weather over here as much as on the coast (we spent the first 2 weeks here on Waikiki), so we may eventually move. I do like the idea of being closer to the North Shore and lots of twisties on the mountains. Great to meet you guys, are there any rides going on, my only friends here that ride ride a 250cc scooter and a harley, thanks

July 12th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#7
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	have you guys seen the craigslost ad for the 4400 ninja?? what do you guys think (Kkim i am still interested in your friends just curious) http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/1265718511.html alsohow is insurance for you guys, ive been priced kinda high

July 12th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	um, yep that's Gary's bike... and though the price may initially sound a bit high, after you factor in the changes he's made, the mods included are a steal. Even if you don't care for the particular mods, buy the bike and sell the mods you don't want on it and possibly make back the price diff he lists. That's a well set up bike.

July 12th, 2009, 05:12 PM	#10
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	Posted via Mobile Device

July 12th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#11
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	Hasit been laid down at all?? Also kkim what exhaust do you have on your bike?? Posted via Mobile Device

July 12th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#12
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I don't believe so, but ask him to be sure. I have an AreaP Stainless Steel Quiet Core full exhaust. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10005

July 12th, 2009, 05:36 PM	#13
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	Also what are the moto rules here can you ride between lanes in traffic. I know t is liquid cooled but for our aircooled brothers Posted via Mobile Device

July 12th, 2009, 05:54 PM	#14
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	oh... just came across this thread. wanted to officially welcome you to the forum. oh, and yeah the bike has been down once. back in january or so, i was making a slow u-turn and i slipped on what i think was fresh cut grass. wasn't paying attention i guess. i stopped and caught the bike about 18" off of the ground. i tried to pull it back upright but it was too heavy.... finally i lost my balance and it went to the ground. the bike didn't go down hard, so the only damage i have to the bike is to the left side crash kit pucks. they are slightly scratched. if i didn't bring it up, it would be hard to notice. however, i bought replacement pucks that i am waiting to put on. i have been putting off installing them, just in case i ever went down again.... knock on wood. there is also a tiny scratch on the gas tank that may have been from my pants zipper. honestly, idk for sure. oh, and a tiny scratch on the left side mirror. not sure how that got there. maybe when i went down? idk. come take a look at it. i am confident you will be happy with what you see.

July 12th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#16
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	Welcome.

July 12th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#17
HA-Y-N NINJA ninjette.org member Name: Cholby Location: Tualatin,Oregon Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Plasma Blue 250 ninja Posts: 74	Aloha'z from Oregon!! Scholfield, like the golf course! had lotta parties ova dea!! Rubbah Sigh Down!!

July 13th, 2009, 01:03 AM	#18
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome Michael from another Michael! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

July 13th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#19
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the krew. My family still lives on HMR, but I am, temporarily, on the M'land, socal to be exact. I just retired from Schofield, was on WAAF for 3 yrs. Welcome nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

July 13th, 2009, 08:09 AM	#21
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	welcome to the boards!! There is certainly a great bunch of folks out there in HI... Note to self: have to make it to HI soon.... __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

July 13th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#22
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	my friend (the one with a 250cc scooter) said ther were a lot of twisties near scholfield. Is that true...particularly if you continue down kunia road (i dont think it is on base/post)

July 13th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#23
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I believe he's talking about "snake road", the back road to wailua. watch out... many have died on that road due to over riding their skills when they fail to negotiate a turn.

July 13th, 2009, 12:50 PM	#24
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

July 14th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#27
istreefitty sir posts a lot Name: michael Location: HI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: 267	btw i live in the new housing and it rocks. love the new pad (and i wont end up losing 10k like the last one) Sorry guys for hitting up the threads like I have been lately....but I am soo bored, Kids are asleep and my wife is going to the a Harry Potter Premier with her friend. Well I have a question Any one with Area P exhaust (or any aftermarket for that matter) on Oahu?? id like to take a look at it. Thanks. Last futzed with by istreefitty; July 14th, 2009 at 10:53 PM. Reason: additional info

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