Darth quagmire from Atlanta

DarthQuagmire · December 2nd, 2009, 03:34 PM

Hey Im Jim, i started riding in 05, had a o5 636, totaled it 2 years later, then got a zx6r 07. Been street racing and mountain riding ever since I got a bike, daily rider as well, and about 3 months ago, got addicted to track cocaine. Ive done 3, road atl, barber and lil tally

Also my wife, I got her into an MSF course about a yr ago, then in feb we got her a lil 09 ex250, and she has done her first track day last month or 2. she did lil tally on her 250. Now we are trying to get her used to the 600, cause we are gonna sell the 250 and just use the 6 for track.

OldGuy · December 2nd, 2009, 03:35 PM

Welcome Jim - glad to have you with us.

Alex · December 2nd, 2009, 03:36 PM

DarthQuagmire! Glad you found us...

noche_caliente · December 2nd, 2009, 04:17 PM

welcome

BlueRaven · December 2nd, 2009, 05:48 PM

bob706 · December 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM

Welcome to the forum

tiburonsita · December 2nd, 2009, 07:50 PM

Hi Jim, welcome!
I'd love to hear about your wife's transition to the 600. I'm debating doing the same next year.

ninjabrewer · December 2nd, 2009, 09:33 PM

welcome to the addiction we call MOTORCYCLES. You have been addicted much longer than I, and so guess you already know that THERE IS NO CURE. And you got your spouse addicted to the quest for speed, the passion for asphalt, and the desire for the sound of screaming pistons. For shame.

nb

KJohnson21 · December 3rd, 2009, 12:52 AM

DarthQuagmire · December 3rd, 2009, 07:10 AM

well hmm transition...
well let me start out by saying she rides the 6 WAY faster then the 250. I mean I cant keep up with her on the 6 on the interstate. But on the mountains and stuff she is trying to get used to it. its a lot heavier, lot wider on the turns. Luckily the 6 i have is a baby under 10k rpms. She loves it, she says that its got power everywhere, she doesnt have to change gears a million times a day. transmission is smoother. but she is getting used to the seating, her hands and shoulders hurt after a long ride, the clutch lever is a beast, and like i said she is still getting used to the turns.

Me on the other hand, I loved the 250 when I first got it, but it just desnt have the power of the 6. sure its fun and light and good on gas, but i think i started not liking i so much because of the interstate. I live in atlanta and the interstate here in a 55mph is like 90. On my way to work and back on the side roads, it doesnt have the UMPH to pass like the 6.

I guess the transition depends on how much time u spend on the 250, she has been on it about 2000 miles, so its not so bad for her to change to a 6. Her nemesis is the... dreaded.... getting out of the parkin lot and turning left thing. 2 drops. and another drop from being sleepy.

rockNroll · December 3rd, 2009, 08:19 AM

Welcome darth .... I've wondered what kinda bike a sith lord would ride

Snake · December 3rd, 2009, 12:50 PM

Hello and welcome.

tiburonsita · December 3rd, 2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthQuagmire

well hmm transition...
well let me start out by saying she rides the 6 WAY faster then the 250. I mean I cant keep up with her on the 6 on the interstate. But on the mountains and stuff she is trying to get used to it. its a lot heavier, lot wider on the turns. Luckily the 6 i have is a baby under 10k rpms. She loves it, she says that its got power everywhere, she doesnt have to change gears a million times a day. transmission is smoother. but she is getting used to the seating, her hands and shoulders hurt after a long ride, the clutch lever is a beast, and like i said she is still getting used to the turns.

Me on the other hand, I loved the 250 when I first got it, but it just desnt have the power of the 6. sure its fun and light and good on gas, but i think i started not liking i so much because of the interstate. I live in atlanta and the interstate here in a 55mph is like 90. On my way to work and back on the side roads, it doesnt have the UMPH to pass like the 6.

I guess the transition depends on how much time u spend on the 250, she has been on it about 2000 miles, so its not so bad for her to change to a 6. Her nemesis is the... dreaded.... getting out of the parkin lot and turning left thing. 2 drops. and another drop from being sleepy.

Cool. Great info, thanks! I got mine in March and it has 4700k on it now and a recent lowside (shhhh). I've been riding fairly regularly and I like the size and maneuverability but I feel like I work her really hard. I think my biggest concern is the weight of the bike and keeping her upright. With the 250 stopped, if she tips just a bit to the right I can lose her - did twice - and it's not easy lifting it. Would be nice to get another motorcycle show roll into town so I can try them all out again. They skipped us this past year. I'm in Atlanta too - bet I've seen you guys up in Blood Mountain.

Thanks for the reply and once again, Welcome!

December 2nd, 2009, 03:35 PM	#2
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December 2nd, 2009, 03:36 PM	#3
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December 2nd, 2009, 04:17 PM	#4
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December 2nd, 2009, 05:48 PM	#5
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December 2nd, 2009, 09:33 PM	#8
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 addiction we call MOTORCYCLES. You have been addicted much longer than I, and so guess you already know that THERE IS NO CURE. And you got your spouse addicted to the quest for speed, the passion for asphalt, and the desire for the sound of screaming pistons. For shame. 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

December 2nd, 2009, 07:39 PM	#6
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum

December 2nd, 2009, 07:50 PM	#7
tiburonsita ninjette.org member Name: m Location: metro area Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 black Ninja 250R Posts: 177	Hi Jim, welcome! I'd love to hear about your wife's transition to the 600. I'm debating doing the same next year.

December 3rd, 2009, 12:52 AM	#9
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?

December 3rd, 2009, 07:10 AM	#10
DarthQuagmire ninjette.org newbie Name: Jim Location: Atlanta Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 zx6r Posts: 5	well hmm transition... well let me start out by saying she rides the 6 WAY faster then the 250. I mean I cant keep up with her on the 6 on the interstate. But on the mountains and stuff she is trying to get used to it. its a lot heavier, lot wider on the turns. Luckily the 6 i have is a baby under 10k rpms. She loves it, she says that its got power everywhere, she doesnt have to change gears a million times a day. transmission is smoother. but she is getting used to the seating, her hands and shoulders hurt after a long ride, the clutch lever is a beast, and like i said she is still getting used to the turns. Me on the other hand, I loved the 250 when I first got it, but it just desnt have the power of the 6. sure its fun and light and good on gas, but i think i started not liking i so much because of the interstate. I live in atlanta and the interstate here in a 55mph is like 90. On my way to work and back on the side roads, it doesnt have the UMPH to pass like the 6. I guess the transition depends on how much time u spend on the 250, she has been on it about 2000 miles, so its not so bad for her to change to a 6. Her nemesis is the... dreaded.... getting out of the parkin lot and turning left thing. 2 drops. and another drop from being sleepy.

December 3rd, 2009, 08:19 AM	#11
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	Welcome darth .... I've wondered what kinda bike a sith lord would ride

December 3rd, 2009, 12:50 PM	#12
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	Hello and welcome.

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