June 23rd, 2019, 08:40 PM | #1 |
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Name: Elle
Location: NJ
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New in NJ
I’m new to the forum and to riding. I’m looking for info and asvice on bikes, and riding skills. It would be great to find some riders in my area too.
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June 23rd, 2019, 09:03 PM | #2 |
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Name: Jason
Location: Brentwood, Ca
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1Sportscargrl! Glad to have you aboard...
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June 23rd, 2019, 11:14 PM | #3 |
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Greetings and Salutations, Elle!!!
Please check out Riding Skills section. What questions do you have for us about bikes and riding skills? Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; June 24th, 2019 at 05:45 AM. |
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June 24th, 2019, 04:35 AM | #4 |
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Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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Welcome!
All kinds of good stuff here. If you can't find what you need, just ask! Good luck and happy riding.
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June 24th, 2019, 11:21 AM | #5 |
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Welcome
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June 24th, 2019, 11:33 AM | #6 | |
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Name: Elle
Location: NJ
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June 24th, 2019, 02:04 PM | #7 |
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Name: Kevin
Location: Portland, OR
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Welcome to the club! Whereabouts do you live? It's quite possible that a member here would be willing to assist you.
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June 24th, 2019, 02:05 PM | #8 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Elle
Location: NJ
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June 24th, 2019, 02:40 PM | #9 |
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Name: C
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You might consider taking a MSF basic rider course, that is how I learned to ride.
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June 24th, 2019, 02:42 PM | #10 |
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June 24th, 2019, 04:02 PM | #11 | |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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1. Go to Yelp.com and entre "motorcycle shop" in city between you and seller. 2. Look for shops with good ratings and read the actual reviews (sort most recent). Look for character issues like honesty and customer-service. For example, in Cherry Hill area, I found this shop may be worth going to. https://www.yelp.com/biz/keystone-st...t_by=date_desc 3. Call up shop and ask if they can do PPI for you and how much? usually $30-50 to inspect: - condition of tyres - wheel-bearings - brakes: rotor, pads, fluid-condition - suspension: fork-leaking? Loose bolts, firm-damping. Alignment - bike tracks straight. - all lights, turn-signals, brake-lights work - engine-condition, good mechanic can hear if valves need adjusting. This is most expensive repair right-away if valves need adjusting. 4. Arrange for seller to meet you at shop to have it inspected. If they have complete service-records going back 10+years, that's bonus showing bike is in good condition. Have them bring records and shop can use that with their inspection and do it quicker, saving you some money. Another possibility is shout-out here. Can anyone in S. Jersey help Elle check out some bikes? ta |
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June 24th, 2019, 04:53 PM | #12 |
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Name: Elle
Location: NJ
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I did try contacting some shops, not that one and got no response. I did email though. There is actually one about a mile from my house. I contacted them via facebook and never heard back.
I also doubt that anybody would be willing yo bring their bike to a shop I actually sent something out on our neighborhood website as well asking for assistance even for a fee. Well, that’s today’s society, I guess. |
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June 24th, 2019, 04:57 PM | #13 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
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Don't give up! There are good shops and good people out there!
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June 24th, 2019, 04:58 PM | #14 |
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Name: Elle
Location: NJ
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June 24th, 2019, 05:19 PM | #15 |
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Name: AKA JacRyann
Location: Mesa, AZ
Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot.
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Perhaps get involved with some charities related to motorcycles. Always a good way to meet people.
https://njmp.com/over-500-cumberland...lag-committee/ There's this training outfit which may have others you can meet. https://www.ridertrainingnj.com/ Clubs & Groups https://www.womenonwheels.org/?chapt...jersey-chapter https://www.facebook.com/groups/SJMRG/ If I see another biker at gas-station or scenic lookout, I'll just strike up conversation and see what's up. |
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June 24th, 2019, 08:35 PM | #16 |
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Name: Kevin
Location: Portland, OR
Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R, Tiger 800 XRT Posts: 828
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Put a post up in the general section here too and ask if anyone can help you check out some bikes. Not everybody looks in here, and even if they did, it's buried in a welcome thread!
Lots of friendly helpful people here, there's a good chance someone could help you out. I live on the West (Best) Coast, so it's just a touch out of my range.
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June 29th, 2019, 07:57 AM | #17 |
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Hello and welcome!
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July 5th, 2019, 06:25 PM | #18 |
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