Any "motorcycle" new year's resolutions?

wild-bill · December 18th, 2010, 09:58 PM

I know it's a little early to be thniking about it, but it's on my mind now. I plan to RIDE MORE. Ride to work more. More bike road trips. I haven't been on Route 66 on a bike in 5 years. And the only time I've been on the Talimena Scenic Drive on 2 wheels is back in '97 on my Bandit 600. I've been riding since 1993, and the farthest I've been on a motorcycle is Springfield, MO(the '97 trip). When I go to the Dragon next year that will be a HUGE addition to my motorcycle adventures list. So far I've been in 7 states on 2 wheels, but the Dragon trip will shatter that. And another resolution is to be tighter with money-so I can afford to go on these trips. In 2011, I want to go to the Dragon, NW Arkansas or the "3 sisters"(3 twisty farm-market roads in west TX), and either Route 66 or the Talimena Scenic Drive. And change my own tires to save $$$. I ordered a front for the 650r and found some balance weights on EBay. Just need a balancer, front stand, and a few other items to have my own tire changing station. Normally I ride about 5,000 miles a year, but for '11 the goal is 10,000.

Do you have any bike resolutions for 2011?

Snake · December 19th, 2010, 07:30 AM

New Years motorcycle resolutions:
1) Explore the Texas roads
2) Group rides with Houston & Dallas area riders
3) do some track days

CC Cowboy · December 19th, 2010, 10:06 AM

Not crash

00NissanNinja · December 19th, 2010, 05:46 PM

lol
Also get over the whole lowside thing, cause I'm still not over it lol

gfloyd2002 · December 22nd, 2010, 10:12 AM

1. ATGATT, especially my weakness -- leg armor on commute to work.
2. See the folks turning left in front of me, running stop signs, and generally being idiots, with sufficient time not to put my bike down or wet myself (again).
3. Learn how to change directions like a frightened politician. Probably involves the courage for more lean in corners, and -- unlike the turning politician -- better focus on the distant road instead of the immediate problem.

Blackwidow · December 22nd, 2010, 10:30 AM

develope enough courage to hit the freeways

rockNroll · December 22nd, 2010, 11:04 AM

group nude ride

Flashmonkey · December 22nd, 2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

group nude ride

I was gonna say "to be a happy rider" but this is much, MUCH better.

PsychoNinja · December 22nd, 2010, 12:01 PM

1. Take my MSF class.
2. Ride lots to build my confidence when riding.
3. Work on my turns and cornering.
4. Be able to drive comfortably in traffic on main roadways.
5. To NOT bring shame and dishonor to my famiry!

Rosie · December 22nd, 2010, 04:47 PM

Building better confidence on my highway riding and in general. Ride MORE!!

want1sobad · December 22nd, 2010, 05:20 PM

put another 12-15k miles on the bike like i did this year (first year riding....ever)

00NissanNinja · December 22nd, 2010, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

put another 12-15k miles on the bike like i did this year (first year riding....ever)

That is quite the feat, I am at almost 6k in 7months. I'd probably have more if it wasn't so cold, riding the bike is fun!

TenaciousD · December 22nd, 2010, 06:39 PM

To ride more! I only rode 700 miles since July.

want1sobad · December 22nd, 2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TenaciousD

To ride more! I only rode 700 miles since July.

i commute on the bike about 35 miles round trip 5 days a week. that and round trip to my girlfriend's is 70 miles, and i make that trip 4-5 times a week.

i only drive the cage when absolutely necessary

Sailariel · December 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM

Take a Refresher MSF Course
Ride when I'm not riding my bicycles
Wave at everybody, Kawas in particular, now that I have one of those Sport Touring Bikes
Escalate my war on cancer(It tried to make a comeback-surgery 1/14/11)
Continue to run our soup kitchen and feed more and more people
Continue to raise funds to make the above happen (We are feeding 60+ people a day, five days a week)

brezim123 · December 23rd, 2010, 11:25 AM

To just keep riding and keep improving my skills. Hope to make it to bike week in Daytona and in Myrtle Beach this year on the bike, not with it in tow...

karlosdajackal · December 30th, 2010, 04:01 AM

loose a few more pounds, mega power-to-weight benefits in doing that, i reckon about 14 should do it.

Racer x · December 30th, 2010, 04:52 AM

125 mile per hour

binlagin · December 30th, 2010, 08:14 AM

Replace my written of Ninja with dedicated track bike.

Keep up with the red group

highpsiguy · December 30th, 2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

group nude ride

Dude, you REALLY dont want to see me naked...especially on bike.

Zombiphone · December 30th, 2010, 09:48 PM

Stop being such a pussy and get my lap times somewhere near at least a novice level race pace, take a dirtbike airborn, manage at least one senselessly long trip (Preferably to a state I've not yet been too- there are 47 of those, so it shouldn't be too hard), and, of course, as we all aspire to do every year:

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockNroll

group nude ride

^This

tiggen · December 31st, 2010, 10:54 AM

Stay within my racing/track day budget.

Zombiphone · December 31st, 2010, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiggen

Stay within my racing/track day budget.

Good luck

Fleshbazbo · December 31st, 2010, 11:07 AM

Mount a touring trunk to my spare passenger seat. Finish regearing for high MPG (15-42). Enjoyed 80 MPG on a Suzuki DR200 but had trouble with highway speeds. Know the Ninja 250 will go faster , just have to pump up the MPG. Also , need to finish diesel motorcycle project.

addy126 · December 31st, 2010, 11:33 AM

Attend more group rides than this year.

Cab305 · December 31st, 2010, 12:27 PM

Definitely get back on track. Next one is in Feb.
Transform the Ninjette into proper dedicated track bike
Finally (hopefully) if business improves, get a Duc Monster 696.

Of course it will need proper clip ons and rear sets to make it more sporty!

JeffM · January 1st, 2011, 08:54 AM

1. More touring. Maybe a endurance ride with http://www.utah1088.com/
2. California Superbike School or something similar.

wyckedflesh · January 2nd, 2011, 11:51 AM

R
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D
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MORE

Get the Duc finished so I can do some Father/Son rides that don't require him to be Passenger...I scare the hell out of him.

December 18th, 2010, 09:58 PM	#1
wild-bill seeking twisties Name: Bill Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '07 Ninja 650R, '09 250R special edition Posts: 199	Any "motorcycle" new year's resolutions? I know it's a little early to be thniking about it, but it's on my mind now. I plan to RIDE MORE. Ride to work more. More bike road trips. I haven't been on Route 66 on a bike in 5 years. And the only time I've been on the Talimena Scenic Drive on 2 wheels is back in '97 on my Bandit 600. I've been riding since 1993, and the farthest I've been on a motorcycle is Springfield, MO(the '97 trip). When I go to the Dragon next year that will be a HUGE addition to my motorcycle adventures list. So far I've been in 7 states on 2 wheels, but the Dragon trip will shatter that. And another resolution is to be tighter with money-so I can afford to go on these trips. In 2011, I want to go to the Dragon, NW Arkansas or the "3 sisters"(3 twisty farm-market roads in west TX), and either Route 66 or the Talimena Scenic Drive. And change my own tires to save $$$. I ordered a front for the 650r and found some balance weights on EBay. Just need a balancer, front stand, and a few other items to have my own tire changing station. Normally I ride about 5,000 miles a year, but for '11 the goal is 10,000. Do you have any bike resolutions for 2011? __________________________________________________ Bill

December 19th, 2010, 10:06 AM	#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	Not crash __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

December 19th, 2010, 05:46 PM	#4
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	lol Also get over the whole lowside thing, cause I'm still not over it lol __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

December 22nd, 2010, 10:30 AM	#6
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	develope enough courage to hit the freeways __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

December 22nd, 2010, 11:04 AM	#7
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	group nude ride __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

December 19th, 2010, 07:30 AM	#2
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	New Years motorcycle resolutions: 1) Explore the Texas roads 2) Group rides with Houston & Dallas area riders 3) do some track days

December 22nd, 2010, 10:12 AM	#5
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	1. ATGATT, especially my weakness -- leg armor on commute to work. 2. See the folks turning left in front of me, running stop signs, and generally being idiots, with sufficient time not to put my bike down or wet myself (again). 3. Learn how to change directions like a frightened politician. Probably involves the courage for more lean in corners, and -- unlike the turning politician -- better focus on the distant road instead of the immediate problem.

December 22nd, 2010, 12:01 PM	#9
PsychoNinja Ninja Dog Name: Brady Location: Sunset, UT Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186	1. Take my MSF class. 2. Ride lots to build my confidence when riding. 3. Work on my turns and cornering. 4. Be able to drive comfortably in traffic on main roadways. 5. To NOT bring shame and dishonor to my famiry! __________________________________________________ ALL YOUR NINJA ARE BELONG TO US!

December 22nd, 2010, 04:47 PM	#10
Rosie ninjette.org sage Name: Rose Location: San Diego Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250R Posts: 650	Building better confidence on my highway riding and in general. Ride MORE!!

December 22nd, 2010, 05:20 PM	#11
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	put another 12-15k miles on the bike like i did this year (first year riding....ever)

December 22nd, 2010, 06:39 PM	#13
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	To ride more! I only rode 700 miles since July. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

December 23rd, 2010, 10:43 AM	#15
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Take a Refresher MSF Course Ride when I'm not riding my bicycles Wave at everybody, Kawas in particular, now that I have one of those Sport Touring Bikes Escalate my war on cancer(It tried to make a comeback-surgery 1/14/11) Continue to run our soup kitchen and feed more and more people Continue to raise funds to make the above happen (We are feeding 60+ people a day, five days a week) __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

December 23rd, 2010, 11:25 AM	#16
brezim123 ninjette.org member Name: Brenda Location: Ft Lauderdale Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250ex Posts: 38	To just keep riding and keep improving my skills. Hope to make it to bike week in Daytona and in Myrtle Beach this year on the bike, not with it in tow...

December 30th, 2010, 04:01 AM	#17
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	loose a few more pounds, mega power-to-weight benefits in doing that, i reckon about 14 should do it. __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

December 30th, 2010, 04:52 AM	#18
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	125 mile per hour

December 30th, 2010, 08:14 AM	#19
binlagin ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2005 CBR600RR Posts: 132	Replace my written of Ninja with dedicated track bike. Keep up with the red group __________________________________________________ 2005 CBR600RR - 2:19 Calabogie Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada

December 31st, 2010, 10:54 AM	#22
tiggen ninjette.org guru Name: John Location: Atlanta Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 250 Posts: 333	Stay within my racing/track day budget.

December 31st, 2010, 11:07 AM	#24
Fleshbazbo ninjette.org member Name: dave Location: minneapolis Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ex 250 ninja and 2012 Metallic troll snot green,3)Honda GL1000,XR400R,Suzuki Dr200 Posts: 43	Mount a touring trunk to my spare passenger seat. Finish regearing for high MPG (15-42). Enjoyed 80 MPG on a Suzuki DR200 but had trouble with highway speeds. Know the Ninja 250 will go faster , just have to pump up the MPG. Also , need to finish diesel motorcycle project.

December 31st, 2010, 11:33 AM	#25
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Attend more group rides than this year.

December 31st, 2010, 12:27 PM	#26
Cab305 ninjette.org sage Name: Cab Location: Miami Beach Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Blue 10 250r Posts: 697	Definitely get back on track. Next one is in Feb. Transform the Ninjette into proper dedicated track bike Finally (hopefully) if business improves, get a Duc Monster 696. Of course it will need proper clip ons and rear sets to make it more sporty!

January 1st, 2011, 08:54 AM	#27
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	1. More touring. Maybe a endurance ride with http://www.utah1088.com/ 2. California Superbike School or something similar. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

January 2nd, 2011, 11:51 AM	#28
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	R I D E *MORE* Get the Duc finished so I can do some Father/Son rides that don't require him to be Passenger...I scare the hell out of him. __________________________________________________ 2009 KLE650 LSL bars, Full Muzzy PC-V 1995 900SS/CR mildly modified

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