Resolutions, anyone?

ally99 · January 1st, 2015, 06:14 AM

My goal is to finish my dog's training and get her certified as a therapy dog.

I probably should pledge to drink less beer, but I try to keep my resolutions realistic.

Happy 2015 everyone!

cbinker · January 1st, 2015, 08:46 AM

resolutions are set to fail and usually un realist. how about a few simple goals to accomplish then set new ones when the first ones are accomplished.

cbinker · January 1st, 2015, 08:47 AM

Goal - Cut Credit debt in half - reward: New Riding gear.

jkv45 · January 1st, 2015, 09:34 AM

Ride more in 2015.

alex.s · January 1st, 2015, 10:53 AM

goal: find treasures, buried or otherwise.

cbinker · January 1st, 2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

goal: find treasures, buried or otherwise.

Get a cat, find buried treasures daily.

csmith12 · January 1st, 2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cbinker

Get a cat, find buried treasures daily.

^^^^ bwahahahhahahahah

greenaero · January 1st, 2015, 11:01 AM

I like goals better than resolutions, more specific and hopefully achievable.

1. Stay healthy and fit ( and happy)
2. Spend more time with my wife and daughter
3. Win another Vetter Challenge and break 200mpg

Happy New Year!

Motofool · January 1st, 2015, 11:32 AM

To love more, to fear less; to feel more, to think less.

Not to forget 2014, not to ignore 2015 !!!

"The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things behind us, has utterly obscured the real idea of growth, which means leaving things inside us." - Gilbert K. Chesterton

Happy and challenging 2015 to all !!!

Ghostt · January 1st, 2015, 11:55 AM

It's a lot harder than it sounds.

Snake · January 1st, 2015, 12:27 PM

Continue my flight training.
Run more often and longer distances.
Study for a raise at work.
Ride more.

csmith12 · January 1st, 2015, 12:28 PM

I now know what I have to do. Details to come.....

Snake · January 1st, 2015, 12:34 PM

BTW..... Happy New Year everyone. May 2015 be a great year for all.

snot · January 2nd, 2015, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

goal: find treasures, buried or otherwise.

Careful what you wish for... my cat poops in a lemon tree and then buries it.

Mine are simple... ride the dragon, ride Putnam, ride new track in KY, ride mid-ohio, epic ride (all with my hellmut and all rubber side down), get good grades, and finally teach cat to poop in pan next to tree.

I also want to shake more hands and laugh harder than I ever have, bond with friends and fellow riders.

NevadaWolf · January 2nd, 2015, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by snot

Mine are simple... ride the dragon

I skimmed too quick and read that as "Ride a dragon" and I was all thinking where'd you FIND one to even think of riding it?

My goals?

Be able to pick my bike up when I drop it.
Complete a Bun Buner Gold.
Fill in more of my map.

JohnnyBravo · January 3rd, 2015, 06:47 AM

My resolution is simply to Live!!!
An make the best wakka flocka molie EVAAAAAAR-Rrrrrrrrrr- argh

tfkrocks · January 3rd, 2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

I skimmed too quick and read that as "Ride a dragon" and I was all thinking where'd you FIND one to even think of riding it?

My goals?

Be able to pick my bike up when I drop it.
Complete a Bun Buner Gold.
Fill in more of my map.

Pssst, the 300 is easier to pick up than the 250.

The built in handholds under the tail sections work wonders.

NevadaWolf · January 3rd, 2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

Pssst, the 300 is easier to pick up than the 250.

The built in handholds under the tail sections work wonders.

But I own a 250...

It's also more of a single flight of stairs gets me winded. And carrying things even <50lbs is hard. I'm weak.

ally99 · January 3rd, 2015, 10:09 AM

I'm gonna resolve to eat more hot wings! God, I love hot wings!

tfkrocks · January 3rd, 2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

But I own a 250...

It's also more of a single flight of stairs gets me winded. And carrying things even <50lbs is hard. I'm weak.

I was hinting at an upgrade lol. I found that I never had any leverage when picking up the new-gen 250 because I didn't have a good place to grab whereas I can pop the 300 back up easily. Not that I've had many experiences or anything... *cough*

Snake · January 3rd, 2015, 10:30 AM

Speaking of food and nutrition: I'm going to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water. I don't think I drink enough water every dat. Hhhhhmmm....... Does beer count?

snot · January 3rd, 2015, 11:06 AM

@NevadaWolf
My uncle teaches motorcycle officers. The first thing they learn is picking up the bike. If you have any bike officers ask them when they will be training and watch. Ask the instructor for help after the class.

NevadaWolf · January 3rd, 2015, 11:14 AM

Oh I've watched folks picked up the bike, and really watched the videos on walking it up backwards. i can't get my arm back and down far enough to grab the tail and the handlebar and when I do, I'm stuck. If I do get it moving, it just slides along the exhaust.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Motofool · January 3rd, 2015, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NevadaWolf

Oh I've watched folks picked up the bike, and really watched the videos on walking it up backwards. i can't get my arm back and down far enough to grab the tail and the handlebar and when I do, I'm stuck. If I do get it moving, it just slides along the exhaust.

May it be time to patent your own method and shared via your blog?

One of these around the exhaust and there will not be more sliding.

ally99 · January 3rd, 2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Soaking of food and nutrition: I'm going to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water. I don't think I drink enough water every dat. Hhhhhmmm....... Does beer count?

It's made mostly of water!

Hell yeah, beer counts.

snot · January 3rd, 2015, 05:43 PM

No joke I drink a gallon of water a day (I pee clear by the end if the day). I don't go anywhere without my water and I don't eat if I don't have water.
As for fruit I had a lot of apples at Christmas (apple had a pie wrapped around it). The blueberries were hiding in pancakes.

nickjpass · January 3rd, 2015, 07:33 PM

These are more goals than resolutions since I'm already near perfect

New Year's Resolutions:

1) Get a job as an EMT basic.

2) Participate in at least five tracks (which means I need to finish my bike build by march).

3) Crash only two times.

4) Gain ten pounds (Yeah, gain).

5) Pick a major (Cellular engineering maybe?).

6) Mooooooooovee

7) street bike?

8) ...and that other thing?

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2015, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickjpass

1) Get a job as an EMT basic.

2) Participate in at least five tracks (which means I need to finish my bike build by march).

3) Crash only two times.

4) Gain ten pounds (Yeah, gain).

7) street bike?

8) ...and that other thing?

1)

Hells yea!
2)

Git'r done!

3) Ummm Hellz NO!!!!!! NO CRASHES should be the goal!!!!!!
4) Gaining in a good way is hard, good luck!
7) Riding on the street is awesome!
8) Always look forward.

choneofakind · January 3rd, 2015, 07:45 PM

oh! I know my resolution now. Get this bike work done by May AND get the motorcycle out to school so I can ride the durned thing this summer instead of moping about not riding.

that's it. chone is gonna burn through the center section of his tires out in flat and square boringland.

I'll think of something else by June. Constant life improvements.

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2015, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

oh! I know my resolution now. Get this bike work done by May AND get the motorcycle out to school so I can ride the durned thing this summer instead of moping about not riding.

that's it. chone is gonna burn through the center section of his tires out in flat and square boringland.

I'll think of something else by June. Constant life improvements.

Now that we have done a number of track days, let's go on a street ride. Yin and Yang ya know. Or... we can do some dirt, the choice is yours.

choneofakind · January 3rd, 2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

Now that we have done a number of track days, let's go on a street ride. Yin and Yang ya know. Or... we can do some dirt, the choice is yours.

Werd. Lets start planning this after your trip to Jennings so you're not having to bobble multiple things at once.

I think I can manage one Friday off work and book it S to Falmouth. I think you're about 6 hours of highway south of me when I'm at school.

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Werd. Lets start planning this after your trip to Jennings so you're not having to bobble multiple things at once.

You know this is an impossibility right? You know what I got goin's on yo. But we will make it happen.

snot · January 3rd, 2015, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Werd. Lets start planning this after your trip to Jennings so you're not having to bobble multiple things at once.

I think I can manage one Friday off work and book it S to Falmouth. I think you're about 6 hours of highway south of me when I'm at school.

Why don't you both join us at the epic ride. Did you know hocking has cabins with 3 rooms 2 bath a hot tub and full kitchen? Split 4 ways it will be less than 50 a night.

choneofakind · January 3rd, 2015, 08:08 PM

well... link to this epic ride planning?

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2015, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

Why don't you both join us at the epic ride. Did you know hocking has cabins with 3 rooms 2 bath a hot tub and full kitchen? Split 4 ways it will be less than 50 a night.

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

well... link to this epic ride planning?

IN!!!! Ya'lls create the thread please.

snot · January 3rd, 2015, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

well... link to this epic ride planning?

When it starts I will. It will be soon, it will be on OHdN. But, I always add a thread here when it starts.

FYI the Dayton meet planning has started, details will follow in another thread soon.

choneofakind · January 3rd, 2015, 08:22 PM

hmm. well my bike currently lacks and engine, so I'm interested if the timing works out. but I cannot commit to anything now.

salcuta88 · January 3rd, 2015, 09:10 PM

It's not a resolution but I plan on getting 1000 miles on my mountain bike.

nickjpass · January 3rd, 2015, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

1)

Hells yea!
2)

Git'r done!

3) Ummm Hellz NO!!!!!! NO CRASHES should be the goal!!!!!!
4) Gaining in a good way is hard, good luck!
7) Riding on the street is awesome!
8) Always look forward.

1) By the end of April I hope I have the new job.

2) It may come later this year but I love riding and I don't mind spending money on it!

3) But what if I do! My goal is to do a 1:40 at the track by the end of the year. The record is somewhere around 1:32 (gsxr 750) and my best time was a 1:58. I was barely pushing, I'll try to keep it that way, as it's served me well so far.

4) I gained five since I started lifting! My goal is to squat 350 lbs. At 250 now.

7) I want a 2 fiddy!

8) still have a whole year for more goals to set

Good luck everyone.

choneofakind · January 4th, 2015, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salcuta88

It's not a resolution but I plan on getting 1000 miles on my mountain bike.

This should be very attainable!!! I did about 2400 miles between two bikes this year. A little over 500 on the MTB and a little over 1800 on the roadie. If I wasn't splitting time, either bike would have had more mileage.

January 1st, 2015, 06:14 AM	#1
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Resolutions, anyone? My goal is to finish my dog's training and get her certified as a therapy dog. I probably should pledge to drink less beer, but I try to keep my resolutions realistic. Happy 2015 everyone! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson
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January 1st, 2015, 08:46 AM	#2
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	resolutions are set to fail and usually un realist. how about a few simple goals to accomplish then set new ones when the first ones are accomplished. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

January 1st, 2015, 08:47 AM	#3
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Goal - Cut Credit debt in half - reward: New Riding gear. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com
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January 1st, 2015, 09:34 AM	#4
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	Ride more in 2015.
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January 1st, 2015, 10:53 AM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	goal: find treasures, buried or otherwise. __________________________________________________
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January 1st, 2015, 11:01 AM	#8
greenaero Motorcycle Hypermiler Name: Vic Location: Livermore CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1999 & 2005 Kawasaki Ninja 250R's Posts: A lot.	I like goals better than resolutions, more specific and hopefully achievable. 1. Stay healthy and fit ( and happy) 2. Spend more time with my wife and daughter 3. Win another Vetter Challenge and break 200mpg Happy New Year! __________________________________________________ 235 MPG Hypermotorcycling to a better tomorrow
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January 1st, 2015, 11:32 AM	#9
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	To love more, to fear less; to feel more, to think less. Not to forget 2014, not to ignore 2015 !!! "The fatal metaphor of progress, which means leaving things behind us, has utterly obscured the real idea of growth, which means leaving things inside us." - Gilbert K. Chesterton Happy and challenging 2015 to all !!! __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí
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January 1st, 2015, 12:27 PM	#11
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	Continue my flight training. Run more often and longer distances. Study for a raise at work. Ride more.
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January 1st, 2015, 12:28 PM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I now know what I have to do. Details to come..... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 1st, 2015, 12:34 PM	#13
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	BTW..... Happy New Year everyone. May 2015 be a great year for all.

January 3rd, 2015, 06:47 AM	#16
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	My resolution is simply to Live!!! An make the best wakka flocka molie EVAAAAAAR-Rrrrrrrrrr- argh __________________________________________________

January 3rd, 2015, 10:09 AM	#19
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	I'm gonna resolve to eat more hot wings! God, I love hot wings! __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

January 3rd, 2015, 10:30 AM	#21
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	Speaking of food and nutrition: I'm going to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water. I don't think I drink enough water every dat. Hhhhhmmm....... Does beer count? Last futzed with by Snake; January 3rd, 2015 at 05:48 PM.
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January 3rd, 2015, 11:06 AM	#22
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	@NevadaWolf My uncle teaches motorcycle officers. The first thing they learn is picking up the bike. If you have any bike officers ask them when they will be training and watch. Ask the instructor for help after the class. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

January 3rd, 2015, 11:14 AM	#23
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Oh I've watched folks picked up the bike, and really watched the videos on walking it up backwards. i can't get my arm back and down far enough to grab the tail and the handlebar and when I do, I'm stuck. If I do get it moving, it just slides along the exhaust. Link to original page on YouTube. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

January 3rd, 2015, 05:43 PM	#26
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	No joke I drink a gallon of water a day (I pee clear by the end if the day). I don't go anywhere without my water and I don't eat if I don't have water. As for fruit I had a lot of apples at Christmas (apple had a pie wrapped around it). The blueberries were hiding in pancakes. __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx
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January 3rd, 2015, 07:33 PM	#27
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	These are more goals than resolutions since I'm already near perfect New Year's Resolutions: 1) Get a job as an EMT basic. 2) Participate in at least five tracks (which means I need to finish my bike build by march). 3) Crash only two times. 4) Gain ten pounds (Yeah, gain). 5) Pick a major (Cellular engineering maybe?). 6) Mooooooooovee 7) street bike? 8) ...and that other thing? __________________________________________________

January 3rd, 2015, 07:45 PM	#29
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	oh! I know my resolution now. Get this bike work done by May AND get the motorcycle out to school so I can ride the durned thing this summer instead of moping about not riding. that's it. chone is gonna burn through the center section of his tires out in flat and square boringland. I'll think of something else by June. Constant life improvements.

January 3rd, 2015, 08:08 PM	#34
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	well... link to this epic ride planning?

January 3rd, 2015, 08:22 PM	#37
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	hmm. well my bike currently lacks and engine, so I'm interested if the timing works out. but I cannot commit to anything now.

January 3rd, 2015, 09:10 PM	#38
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	It's not a resolution but I plan on getting 1000 miles on my mountain bike.
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