Kawasaki's "Ticket to Ride" Caravan -Los Angeles/San Diego

diohji · March 24th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kawasaki.com

Kawasaki is excited to announce the launch of the 2011 Ticket to Ride National Demo Program. The Ticket to Ride Team will be traveling across the country bringing you the opportunity to test ride Kawasaki's all new 2011 street bikes.

Bikes available to ride
Ninja® 1000

Ninja® ZX™-10R

Ninja® ZX™-6R
Ninja® ZX™-14
Ninja® 650R
Ninja® 250R
Z1000
Versys®
Concours® 14
Vulcan® 1700 Vaquero™
Vulcan® 1700 Voyager® ABS
Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™
Vulcan® 900 Classic SE
Vulcan® 900 Custom

San Diego - April 9-10
Scottish Rite Event Center
1895 Camino del Rio South
San Mateo, CA 92108

Los Angeles - April 30-May1
Fairplex in Pomona
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 91768

Rules
To qualify to ride you must be at least 16 years old, possess a valid Motorcycle License and sign a waiver. A DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants and closed toed shoes are required. We recommend a jacket or long sleeve shirt, gloves and over the ankle boots

Demo Dollars
Customers that visit eligible Ticket To Ride events will receive $500* Demo Dollars, good for $500 off on select new 2011 and previous year Kawasaki motorcycles (249cc and up). All demo dollars will be redeemable at participating Kawasaki dealerships. Please see participating dealer for details.

Also there will be giveaways if you sign up!

LINK

thats the what, when, and where now on to who?

lets have a group ride to the event! we can meet up at a designated spot central to everyone and roll out from there together. i really would like to see what I'm missing out and hop on the ninja 650r lol

please repost list below with your user name (real name optional) and which city if attending. everyone feel free to make any suggestions on time and place etc.

Attending:
1. diohji (Davin, LA)
2. Cazper (Dustin, SD+LA)
3. Powerlogix (SD)
4. Cuongism (SD)
5. TeamGreen (SD)
6. Havok (LA)
7. HypnoKhaos (LA)

Maybe:
1. GeneJunkie (LA)

Cazper · March 24th, 2011, 11:57 PM

Heck yeah!!! I went ahead and signed up for both as well... I would love to get the opportunity to ride the ZX-6R and the ZX-10R!!!

Attending:
1. diohji (Davin, SD+LA)
2. Cazper (Dustin, SD+LA)

diohji · March 25th, 2011, 12:07 AM

awesome!

CThunder-blue · March 25th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Thanks for the heads up! They have one here in the bay area on the 16th-17th

did you guys see this??-

Customers that visit eligible Ticket To Ride events will receive $500* Demo Dollars, good for $500 off on select new 2011 and previous year Kawasaki motorcycles (249cc and up). All demo dollars will be redeemable at participating Kawasaki dealerships.

GeneJunkie · March 25th, 2011, 08:58 AM

I might be able to make the one in LA. I'll be out of town for the SD one. I really want to try out the 650

Powerlogix · March 25th, 2011, 09:15 AM

What do you thinks happen if someone drops and crashes the bikes, I mean they're letting people ride the zx-10 and zx-14. I just see something happening. But YES I'm going to the one in San Mateo.

GeneJunkie · March 25th, 2011, 09:19 AM

They might take your insurance information before you ride. That's what the Ducati/Triumph/Victory dealership does for their test rides. That dealership also asks what you are currently riding and your experience level and won't let you ride a bike that is too big for you. It's possible that they will do same thing.

Powerlogix · March 25th, 2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

They might take your insurance information before you ride. That's what the Ducati/Triumph/Victory dealership does for their test rides. That dealership also asks what you are currently riding and your experience level and won't let you ride a bike that is too big for you. It's possible that they will do same thing.

I should check my insurance and make sure demo rides are covered. Last thing I want is paying for a mishap.

Cuongism · March 27th, 2011, 12:00 AM

Signed up for the San Diego event. Not sure why the address listed says San Mateo though? Scottish Rite center is in Mission Valley.

TeamGreen · March 27th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Signed up for the San Diego event. Not sure why the address listed says San Mateo though? Scottish Rite center is in Mission Valley.

Which day you going? I wanted to ride a er6n but i guess a 650r will do.

Cuongism · March 27th, 2011, 09:49 AM

I'll most likely be going the 10th. Dustin, are you going everyday?

Cazper · March 27th, 2011, 09:54 AM

I'm not 100% sure... didn't know what the lines and such would be like. I planned to go the 9th that way if I didn't get to everything I could go back the 10th. I did LA too just in case something comes up that I can't make the SD event... I just want to ride!!!! lol

choneofakind · March 27th, 2011, 10:15 AM

Is there an itinerary of where kawasaki will be stopping to do this? It says they'll be traveling across the country

Cuongism · March 27th, 2011, 10:18 AM

Yup, if you click the link it takes you to their website which has an Event schedule. Only Ohio event I saw was in July 22-24 in Lexington.

Havok · March 28th, 2011, 04:47 PM

Well you know if my boy Dustin is going with his stock 09 decals I have to go and show off my 09 monster edition. so count me in for the SD and LA demos! I'll be rolling out of the south bay so anyone in the LA/LBC area that wants to ride down to sd together hit me up!

Cazper · March 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM

Too funny Jeff... you are right though... you do have that "aftermarket" M on there...lol. If you wanna stop by here somewhere and pick me up I'd be down for that

Havok · March 28th, 2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

Too funny Jeff... you are right though... you do have that "aftermarket" M on there...lol. If you wanna stop by here somewhere and pick me up I'd be down for that

Hell yea you know ill stop by and roll up there with you, let me know and address and a time, I'll pick up diohji in LB swing by you and head over. Anyone else that wants to ride up post up where you are and we will pick a few spots and grab people up as we head south.

Cazper · March 28th, 2011, 09:01 PM

I'll try to make it easy for you and just say the Denny's off the 5 at the Camp Pendleton exit (487 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054) As for time... we'll work that out as it gets closer

Havok · March 29th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

I'll try to make it easy for you and just say the Denny's off the 5 at the Camp Pendleton exit (487 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054) As for time... we'll work that out as it gets closer

That works for me.

HypnoKhaos · March 29th, 2011, 10:49 PM

I signed up for the L.A. one.

KJohnson21 · March 30th, 2011, 01:20 AM

"To qualify to ride you must be 16 years old, possess a valid Motorcycle License and sign a waiver. A DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants and closed toed shoes are required. We recommend a jacket or long sleeve shirt, gloves and over the ankle boots."

http://tickettoride.kawasaki.com/DemoVehicles/

diohji · April 3rd, 2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

Hell yea you know ill stop by and roll up there with you, let me know and address and a time, I'll pick up diohji in LB swing by you and head over. Anyone else that wants to ride up post up where you are and we will pick a few spots and grab people up as we head south.

sounds like smooth sailing

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJohnson21

"To qualify to ride you must be 16 years old, possess a valid Motorcycle License and sign a waiver. A DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants and closed toed shoes are required. We recommend a jacket or long sleeve shirt, gloves and over the ankle boots."

http://tickettoride.kawasaki.com/DemoVehicles/

good info. i will put in op

Havok · April 4th, 2011, 10:36 AM

Ok I won't be hitting up the ticket to ride on Saturday as I will he going on Sunday to tech day. I'll just have to hit the LA ticket to ride event.

Cazper · April 4th, 2011, 08:39 PM

I'm still hitting this on Sat and then the tech party on Sun... this weekend is going to be Legend... wait for it... dary!!!

diohji · April 7th, 2011, 07:46 PM

well it looks like im out on the SD event. my gf is making me take her to a baby shower

choneofakind · April 7th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Hey anyone who goes to this would you please post up and give me the jist of what that waiver entails? If it involves my insurance covering any oops moments I'd really rather not pay for that. But if it's just a liability release form, I plan on attending this when it comes to Ohio.

Cazper · April 7th, 2011, 09:19 PM

Sure... I'll let you know what it's about. I have no intention of dropping a bike anyway (knock on wood) so I'm in anyway.

Havok · April 8th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diohji

well it looks like im out on the SD event. my gf is making me take her to a baby shower

what about tech day on sunday? You still up for that? i am picking people up along the way and can roll down the 405 grab you then across the 22 to meet up with kevin then on to dustin for the ride to the other kevens place.

Cazper · April 8th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Is anyone still planning to attend tomorrow? I'll be there... but I guess I'll be alone?!?!

TeamGreen · April 9th, 2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

Is anyone still planning to attend tomorrow? I'll be there... but I guess I'll be alone?!?!

Well, how was it?

Cazper · April 10th, 2011, 07:46 AM

Let me tell you... this thing was AWESOME!!!! So I got there at 9 because neither the website or the confirmation e-mail they sent mentioned a start time and there was no contact information... so I guessed. Unfortunately they started taking reservations for bikes at 7 and riding at 8.

Basically, the way it worked was you sign a release of liability form (I didn't read the details... was too excited), they scanned your drivers license. Then you signed up for the bikes you wanted to ride. They had 3 groups of bikes, a cruiser group, a sportbike group and the misc group (at least thats what I'd call it) and they had 2 reps that would lead/follow you on a group ride for about 35-40 minutes. It was a pretty sweet route that they set up with some freeway (to open them up) and some hills and a little in town.

Anyway, because I had gotten there 2 hours late a lot of the spots had already been filled for the 2 bikes I really wanted to ride (ZX-6R and ZX-10R) so the soonest I could get either was 12 and 2:45. So now I had 3 hours to burn and they would only let you reserve 2 bikes at a time, however, if someone didn't reserve a bike you could jump in once they were ready to go. Not very many people reserved the cruisers so while I waited I rode the Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™, then I rode the Vulcan® 900 Custom... the Nomad is a huge bike and I really hadn't ridden a cruiser before. At first I felt like I had to muscle it around especially at low speeds... but once I got used to how it felt it rode like a car. Had plenty of power but wasn't the same kinda fun you get out of a sportbike. The 900 Custom was a little more fun as it is lighter and easier to manuever... but it's still a cruiser.

Then it was time for the real reason I came... ZX-6R time!!! That bike is a lot of fun to ride... all kinds of power in any gear... I never even really needed to get out of 4th gear and we got up to freeway speeds (and maybe a little more

) I did however feel a little cramped on this bike that was my only gripe about it.

Then I had a break until I could ride the ZX-10R so I waited to see what was available and I got to ride the Ninja 1000. This is a fun bike as well... all kinds of power, very nimble... but... it's a very upright bike and I felt very tall on this bike, to the point of being akward.

Then it was time for the ZX-10R ride... I gotta admit that I was a little intimidated by it at first especially after all the hype thats been made about it's power. This bike is AMAZING!!!! I loved everything about it... especially the rush you get when you romp on the throttle!!! I was definitely not cramped and everything rode so smoothly... it was like driving a Ferrari!!! This is definitely going to be my next bike!!!

So, if you still get a chance to hit one of these up I highly recommend it!!! I actually ended up riding the ZX-10R twice because somehow the ride after mine noone was there to ride it so I jumped right back on!!! I still want to ride the ZX-14... so maybe that'll be when I go to LA!!!

choneofakind · April 10th, 2011, 08:15 PM

I'm glad you liked your rides!! Thanks for the input. I'll definitely go check this out when it comes to the mid-ohio race track in july. I want to check out the zx6r

p1noysta · April 23rd, 2011, 04:23 AM

I plan on going Sunday in la 5/1. Anyone else going I'm in the Hawthorne area maybe we can meet up

Cazper · April 23rd, 2011, 10:51 AM

Several of us are planning to go on Sat. the 30th... I may go both days as my wife could only go on Sun and she has family in Torrence/Hawthorne... I'll talk it over with her and see and maybe we could meet up!

p1noysta · April 23rd, 2011, 12:14 PM

K sounds good let me know

p1noysta · April 24th, 2011, 06:19 PM

When and where are you guys meeting on Saturday? Maybe I can try to get off work early

Cazper · April 24th, 2011, 10:08 PM

I think my ride is going to take close to 2 hrs... I'll do the research tomorrow. That being said, for me to get there by 0700... I will probably leave home around 0500 and be heading up the 5. I'm meating Kevin at the Wendy's in Tustin. Just let me know.
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p1noysta · April 25th, 2011, 12:43 AM

O didn't know you guys plan to get there by 7. If I do go on sat I'll probably meet you guys there. I'll get off at 630 and shoot down there after work. Casper You still going Sunday?

Cazper · April 26th, 2011, 06:23 AM

I probably won't be going Sunday... wifey didn't seem like she wanted to go...
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p1noysta · April 26th, 2011, 07:17 AM

o darnit.. anybody else going sunday? maybe to even just meet there? I probably wont make it saturday haha

March 24th, 2011, 11:57 PM	#2
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Heck yeah!!! I went ahead and signed up for both as well... I would love to get the opportunity to ride the ZX-6R and the ZX-10R!!! Attending: 1. diohji (Davin, SD+LA) 2. Cazper (Dustin, SD+LA) __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 25th, 2011, 08:14 AM	#4
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the heads up! They have one here in the bay area on the 16th-17th did you guys see this??- Customers that visit eligible Ticket To Ride events will receive $500* Demo Dollars, good for $500 off on select new 2011 and previous year Kawasaki motorcycles (249cc and up). All demo dollars will be redeemable at participating Kawasaki dealerships. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

March 27th, 2011, 09:54 AM	#12
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I'm not 100% sure... didn't know what the lines and such would be like. I planned to go the 9th that way if I didn't get to everything I could go back the 10th. I did LA too just in case something comes up that I can't make the SD event... I just want to ride!!!! lol __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#16
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Too funny Jeff... you are right though... you do have that "aftermarket" M on there...lol. If you wanna stop by here somewhere and pick me up I'd be down for that __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 28th, 2011, 09:01 PM	#18
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I'll try to make it easy for you and just say the Denny's off the 5 at the Camp Pendleton exit (487 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054) As for time... we'll work that out as it gets closer __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 25th, 2011, 12:07 AM	#3
diohji ninjette.org member Name: Davin Location: Long Beach Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): ZX-10R Posts: 29	awesome!

March 25th, 2011, 08:58 AM	#5
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	I might be able to make the one in LA. I'll be out of town for the SD one. I really want to try out the 650

March 25th, 2011, 09:15 AM	#6
Powerlogix ninjette.org member Name: Binh Location: N. Cali Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 Posts: 85	What do you thinks happen if someone drops and crashes the bikes, I mean they're letting people ride the zx-10 and zx-14. I just see something happening. But YES I'm going to the one in San Mateo.

March 25th, 2011, 09:19 AM	#7
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	They might take your insurance information before you ride. That's what the Ducati/Triumph/Victory dealership does for their test rides. That dealership also asks what you are currently riding and your experience level and won't let you ride a bike that is too big for you. It's possible that they will do same thing.

March 27th, 2011, 12:00 AM	#9
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Signed up for the San Diego event. Not sure why the address listed says San Mateo though? Scottish Rite center is in Mission Valley.

March 27th, 2011, 09:49 AM	#11
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	I'll most likely be going the 10th. Dustin, are you going everyday?

March 27th, 2011, 10:15 AM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Is there an itinerary of where kawasaki will be stopping to do this? It says they'll be traveling across the country

March 27th, 2011, 10:18 AM	#14
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Yup, if you click the link it takes you to their website which has an Event schedule. Only Ohio event I saw was in July 22-24 in Lexington.

March 28th, 2011, 04:47 PM	#15
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Well you know if my boy Dustin is going with his stock 09 decals I have to go and show off my 09 monster edition. so count me in for the SD and LA demos! I'll be rolling out of the south bay so anyone in the LA/LBC area that wants to ride down to sd together hit me up!

March 29th, 2011, 10:49 PM	#20
HypnoKhaos Deep inside...your mind.. Name: Jeremy Location: Yucaipa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja Zx6r 636 Posts: 110	I signed up for the L.A. one. __________________________________________________ Nothing is true, everything is permitted.

March 30th, 2011, 01:20 AM	#21
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	"To qualify to ride you must be 16 years old, possess a valid Motorcycle License and sign a waiver. A DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants and closed toed shoes are required. We recommend a jacket or long sleeve shirt, gloves and over the ankle boots." http://tickettoride.kawasaki.com/DemoVehicles/ __________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

April 4th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#23
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Ok I won't be hitting up the ticket to ride on Saturday as I will he going on Sunday to tech day. I'll just have to hit the LA ticket to ride event.

April 4th, 2011, 08:39 PM	#24
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I'm still hitting this on Sat and then the tech party on Sun... this weekend is going to be Legend... wait for it... dary!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 7th, 2011, 07:46 PM	#25
diohji ninjette.org member Name: Davin Location: Long Beach Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): ZX-10R Posts: 29	well it looks like im out on the SD event. my gf is making me take her to a baby shower

April 7th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#26
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Hey anyone who goes to this would you please post up and give me the jist of what that waiver entails? If it involves my insurance covering any oops moments I'd really rather not pay for that. But if it's just a liability release form, I plan on attending this when it comes to Ohio.

April 7th, 2011, 09:19 PM	#27
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Sure... I'll let you know what it's about. I have no intention of dropping a bike anyway (knock on wood) so I'm in anyway. __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 8th, 2011, 07:20 PM	#29
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Is anyone still planning to attend tomorrow? I'll be there... but I guess I'll be alone?!?! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 10th, 2011, 07:46 AM	#31
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Let me tell you... this thing was AWESOME!!!! So I got there at 9 because neither the website or the confirmation e-mail they sent mentioned a start time and there was no contact information... so I guessed. Unfortunately they started taking reservations for bikes at 7 and riding at 8. Basically, the way it worked was you sign a release of liability form (I didn't read the details... was too excited), they scanned your drivers license. Then you signed up for the bikes you wanted to ride. They had 3 groups of bikes, a cruiser group, a sportbike group and the misc group (at least thats what I'd call it) and they had 2 reps that would lead/follow you on a group ride for about 35-40 minutes. It was a pretty sweet route that they set up with some freeway (to open them up) and some hills and a little in town. Anyway, because I had gotten there 2 hours late a lot of the spots had already been filled for the 2 bikes I really wanted to ride (ZX-6R and ZX-10R) so the soonest I could get either was 12 and 2:45. So now I had 3 hours to burn and they would only let you reserve 2 bikes at a time, however, if someone didn't reserve a bike you could jump in once they were ready to go. Not very many people reserved the cruisers so while I waited I rode the Vulcan® 1700 Nomad™, then I rode the Vulcan® 900 Custom... the Nomad is a huge bike and I really hadn't ridden a cruiser before. At first I felt like I had to muscle it around especially at low speeds... but once I got used to how it felt it rode like a car. Had plenty of power but wasn't the same kinda fun you get out of a sportbike. The 900 Custom was a little more fun as it is lighter and easier to manuever... but it's still a cruiser. Then it was time for the real reason I came... ZX-6R time!!! That bike is a lot of fun to ride... all kinds of power in any gear... I never even really needed to get out of 4th gear and we got up to freeway speeds (and maybe a little more ) I did however feel a little cramped on this bike that was my only gripe about it. Then I had a break until I could ride the ZX-10R so I waited to see what was available and I got to ride the Ninja 1000. This is a fun bike as well... all kinds of power, very nimble... but... it's a very upright bike and I felt very tall on this bike, to the point of being akward. Then it was time for the ZX-10R ride... I gotta admit that I was a little intimidated by it at first especially after all the hype thats been made about it's power. This bike is AMAZING!!!! I loved everything about it... especially the rush you get when you romp on the throttle!!! I was definitely not cramped and everything rode so smoothly... it was like driving a Ferrari!!! This is definitely going to be my next bike!!! So, if you still get a chance to hit one of these up I highly recommend it!!! I actually ended up riding the ZX-10R twice because somehow the ride after mine noone was there to ride it so I jumped right back on!!! I still want to ride the ZX-14... so maybe that'll be when I go to LA!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 10th, 2011, 08:15 PM	#32
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I'm glad you liked your rides!! Thanks for the input. I'll definitely go check this out when it comes to the mid-ohio race track in july. I want to check out the zx6r

April 23rd, 2011, 04:23 AM	#33
p1noysta ninjette.org member Name: Armando Location: So Cal Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ct blue 250r,2011 black/red zx6r Posts: 64	I plan on going Sunday in la 5/1. Anyone else going I'm in the Hawthorne area maybe we can meet up

April 23rd, 2011, 10:51 AM	#34
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Several of us are planning to go on Sat. the 30th... I may go both days as my wife could only go on Sun and she has family in Torrence/Hawthorne... I'll talk it over with her and see and maybe we could meet up! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 23rd, 2011, 12:14 PM	#35
p1noysta ninjette.org member Name: Armando Location: So Cal Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ct blue 250r,2011 black/red zx6r Posts: 64	K sounds good let me know

April 24th, 2011, 06:19 PM	#36
p1noysta ninjette.org member Name: Armando Location: So Cal Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ct blue 250r,2011 black/red zx6r Posts: 64	When and where are you guys meeting on Saturday? Maybe I can try to get off work early

April 24th, 2011, 10:08 PM	#37
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I think my ride is going to take close to 2 hrs... I'll do the research tomorrow. That being said, for me to get there by 0700... I will probably leave home around 0500 and be heading up the 5. I'm meating Kevin at the Wendy's in Tustin. Just let me know. Posted via Mobile Device

April 25th, 2011, 12:43 AM	#38
p1noysta ninjette.org member Name: Armando Location: So Cal Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ct blue 250r,2011 black/red zx6r Posts: 64	O didn't know you guys plan to get there by 7. If I do go on sat I'll probably meet you guys there. I'll get off at 630 and shoot down there after work. Casper You still going Sunday?

April 26th, 2011, 06:23 AM	#39
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I probably won't be going Sunday... wifey didn't seem like she wanted to go... Posted via Mobile Device

April 26th, 2011, 07:17 AM	#40
p1noysta ninjette.org member Name: Armando Location: So Cal Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ct blue 250r,2011 black/red zx6r Posts: 64	o darnit.. anybody else going sunday? maybe to even just meet there? I probably wont make it saturday haha

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