Greetings from the SF East Bay

SpyderGirl · April 1st, 2009, 02:21 PM

Someone told me I had to come here and introduce myself, so here I am. My name is Katlyn. I've been riding off and on for about 3 years now. My first bike was a 1985 Nighthawk 750s that I couldn't reach the ground on. My second bike was a 2006 Honda Rebel 250 (which is now the hubby's), my third bike was a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (which I traded in for my 4th bike - a 2008 Can Am Spyder), and my current bike (along with the Spyder) is a 2009 Candy Plasma Blue Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

I bought the Ninja because I missed riding two wheelers, I always wanted a Ninja from the very beginning (a lime green one of course), and I needed something to ride when I didn't feel like getting bombarded with questions about the Spyder. I almost gave up riding two wheelers cuz I never could get the hang of handling the cruisers. Then I got a thought -- if I get a sport bike it'll probably be easier for me to handle.... and I was right!! I'm in love with the two-wheeler all over again.

Just this past weekend the hubby and I took the MSF course on our own bikes and I passed with only 4 points (best in the class). I'll be M1 licensed hopefully by the end of this week -- just waiting for my certificate.

We are always looking for people to ride with and for places to practice our skills. So hit me up if your down for a local (easy) ride or are having a cone practice session we could get in on.

Later.

Alex · April 1st, 2009, 02:23 PM

SpyderGirl! Glad you found us...

OldGuy · April 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM

Howdy SpiderGirl - welcome to our web (I'm sorry I couldn't resist that)

Glad to have you with us. Enjoy the family.

BlueTyke · April 1st, 2009, 02:55 PM

Welcome to the boards! I know for a fact that there are a lot of Ninjette members around you. Check out the Members map!

SpyderGirl · April 1st, 2009, 03:01 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah, I found a lot of them who are members over at BARF. I'm looking forward to riding with some of them and even have plans to attend cone practice in Martinez this weekend.

SpyderGirl · April 1st, 2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

SpyderGirl! Glad you found us...

Thanks Alex.

BlueTyke · April 1st, 2009, 03:17 PM

If you hang out on BARF you might also wanna check out Southbayriders.com

SpyderGirl · April 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM

Oiy.... too many forums... head is spinning.... I think the four I use right now are enough... two for my Ninja (BARF and here) and two for my Spyder. Thanks Sunny.

Happy Riding!!

kkim · April 1st, 2009, 03:46 PM

Aloha and welcome, Katlyn.... again!

Glad you enjoy the site. Hope to see you active on the boards in the future.

mahalo for joining us

Syphen · April 1st, 2009, 03:52 PM

Hey! Post some pics of all the bikes. I love those old Nighthawks. Was it the black one with red trim?

I like old bikes. (not trying to be offensive to you OldGuy, and Kelly because I guess to you two a early 80's nighthawk isn't old. But to me, it IS!)

islanderman7 · April 1st, 2009, 04:26 PM

Snake · April 1st, 2009, 06:46 PM

I've allready introduced myself to you but let me take this opportunity to formaly introduce myself.

sometimesido · April 1st, 2009, 07:07 PM

Nice Spyder!

ninjablk08 · April 1st, 2009, 07:09 PM

welcome

Sound Wave · April 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM

welcome. yeah post up some pics of your spyder. i have never seen any of them here in hawaii yet. that bike (trike?) looks nuts.

KJohnson21 · April 1st, 2009, 08:37 PM

komohana · April 1st, 2009, 08:42 PM

aloha spydergirl

thought i miss'd yer intro...glad i didnt!

welcome & enjoy
congrats on the MSF completion too

sometimesido · April 1st, 2009, 08:46 PM

it's in her album.
(pics of her Spyder)

I like the flames and what looks to be saddle bags.

Verus Cidere · April 1st, 2009, 10:03 PM

Welcome to the forum spydergirl. I gotta say, when I first saw a spyder, I thought they looked really wierd. Ok, I still think they look wierd

but to each his (or her) own I guess. Again, welcome!

miks · April 1st, 2009, 10:12 PM

Welcome mate!

SpyderGirl · April 2nd, 2009, 07:31 AM

Thank you all. Yes, there are pics of the Spyder in my albums and yes those are saddlebags from Corbin as well as a Corbin seat. I love my Spyder and I love my Ninja -- both are a blast in different ways and as a lot of people say - to each is his/her own.

As for the Nighthawk, yes it was the black one with the red trim. The Vulcan was dark purple with nice Cobra pipes on it (I miss that exhaust).

Alex · April 2nd, 2009, 12:31 PM

Hi SpyderGirl! Just saw this posted on another forum:

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21714.htm

California specifically banned 3-wheel vehicles from lane-splitting. I've never ridden a Can-Am, so I'm not sure if the width would make lanesplitting a reasonable idea, but the lawmakers took it out of our hands as of 1/1/09.

komohana · April 2nd, 2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpyderGirl

As for the Nighthawk, yes it was the black one with the red trim.

aloha spydergirl

is that nighthawk the model/year that has them hydraulic valve adjusters?
(..ahh..does that sound familiar at all?..)

SpyderGirl · April 2nd, 2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Hi SpyderGirl! Just saw this posted on another forum:

http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21714.htm

California specifically banned 3-wheel vehicles from lane-splitting. I've never ridden a Can-Am, so I'm not sure if the width would make lanesplitting a reasonable idea, but the lawmakers took it out of our hands as of 1/1/09.

Yes, I just read that over at BARF. I never would think of lane splitting on the Spyder, it's 5' wide.

I was more concerned regarding the use of the HOV lane with just the rider. Looking for some clarification on that one.

noche_caliente · April 2nd, 2009, 04:25 PM

Welcome

rceezy · April 2nd, 2009, 04:48 PM

Welcome!!

chinasmurf · April 8th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Welcome, I'm new too

SpyderGirl · April 8th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Welcome!!!

April 1st, 2009, 02:21 PM	#1
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Greetings from the SF East Bay Someone told me I had to come here and introduce myself, so here I am. My name is Katlyn. I've been riding off and on for about 3 years now. My first bike was a 1985 Nighthawk 750s that I couldn't reach the ground on. My second bike was a 2006 Honda Rebel 250 (which is now the hubby's), my third bike was a 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (which I traded in for my 4th bike - a 2008 Can Am Spyder), and my current bike (along with the Spyder) is a 2009 Candy Plasma Blue Kawasaki Ninja 250R. I bought the Ninja because I missed riding two wheelers, I always wanted a Ninja from the very beginning (a lime green one of course), and I needed something to ride when I didn't feel like getting bombarded with questions about the Spyder. I almost gave up riding two wheelers cuz I never could get the hang of handling the cruisers. Then I got a thought -- if I get a sport bike it'll probably be easier for me to handle.... and I was right!! I'm in love with the two-wheeler all over again. Just this past weekend the hubby and I took the MSF course on our own bikes and I passed with only 4 points (best in the class). I'll be M1 licensed hopefully by the end of this week -- just waiting for my certificate. We are always looking for people to ride with and for places to practice our skills. So hit me up if your down for a local (easy) ride or are having a cone practice session we could get in on. Later. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 1st, 2009, 02:23 PM	#2
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	SpyderGirl! Glad you found us... __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM	#3
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Howdy SpiderGirl - welcome to our web (I'm sorry I couldn't resist that) Glad to have you with us. Enjoy the family. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

April 1st, 2009, 02:55 PM	#4
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Welcome to the boards! I know for a fact that there are a lot of Ninjette members around you. Check out the Members map! __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 1st, 2009, 03:01 PM	#5
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Thanks guys. Yeah, I found a lot of them who are members over at BARF. I'm looking forward to riding with some of them and even have plans to attend cone practice in Martinez this weekend. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 1st, 2009, 03:17 PM	#7
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	If you hang out on BARF you might also wanna check out Southbayriders.com __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

April 1st, 2009, 03:19 PM	#8
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Oiy.... too many forums... head is spinning.... I think the four I use right now are enough... two for my Ninja (BARF and here) and two for my Spyder. Thanks Sunny. Happy Riding!! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

April 1st, 2009, 03:46 PM	#9
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Aloha and welcome, Katlyn.... again! Glad you enjoy the site. Hope to see you active on the boards in the future. mahalo for joining us

April 1st, 2009, 03:52 PM	#10
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Hey! Post some pics of all the bikes. I love those old Nighthawks. Was it the black one with red trim? I like old bikes. (not trying to be offensive to you OldGuy, and Kelly because I guess to you two a early 80's nighthawk isn't old. But to me, it IS!) __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

April 1st, 2009, 04:26 PM	#11
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	__________________________________________________ Area P CF Standard,Airbox Removed,K&N R-0990,Factory Pro Jet Kit 3.0, Zero Gravity DB I'm not riding too fast... I'm flying too low.

April 1st, 2009, 06:46 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	I've allready introduced myself to you but let me take this opportunity to formaly introduce myself.

April 1st, 2009, 07:07 PM	#13
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Nice Spyder! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 1st, 2009, 07:09 PM	#14
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	welcome __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

April 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM	#15
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	welcome. yeah post up some pics of your spyder. i have never seen any of them here in hawaii yet. that bike (trike?) looks nuts.

April 1st, 2009, 08:37 PM	#16
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?

April 1st, 2009, 08:42 PM	#17
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	aloha spydergirl thought i miss'd yer intro...glad i didnt! welcome & enjoy congrats on the MSF completion too __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

April 1st, 2009, 08:46 PM	#18
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	it's in her album. (pics of her Spyder) I like the flames and what looks to be saddle bags. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 1st, 2009, 10:03 PM	#19
Verus Cidere ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Michael Location: Southern NM Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '91 Honda CBR600 F2 Posts: A lot.	Welcome to the forum spydergirl. I gotta say, when I first saw a spyder, I thought they looked really wierd. Ok, I still think they look wierd but to each his (or her) own I guess. Again, welcome! __________________________________________________ 1991 Honda CBR600 F2, White/Gray, D&D slip-on exhaust, tail integrator, gel grips, Custom undertail.

April 1st, 2009, 10:12 PM	#20
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Welcome mate! __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

April 2nd, 2009, 12:31 PM	#22
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Hi SpyderGirl! Just saw this posted on another forum: http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21714.htm California specifically banned 3-wheel vehicles from lane-splitting. I've never ridden a Can-Am, so I'm not sure if the width would make lanesplitting a reasonable idea, but the lawmakers took it out of our hands as of 1/1/09. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 2nd, 2009, 04:25 PM	#25
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Welcome

April 2nd, 2009, 04:48 PM	#26
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Welcome!!

April 8th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#27
chinasmurf ninjette.org member Name: Diana Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Ninja 2008 Posts: 104	Welcome, I'm new too __________________________________________________ www.myspace.com/chinasmurf

April 8th, 2009, 08:58 PM	#28
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	Welcome!!! __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

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