First Solo ride

DennyV · July 23rd, 2012, 05:51 PM

I installed my clip-ons and got my adjustable levers today, so after installing them, I decided the hell with it, lets go get some gas and test it out. I took a quick ride around the neighborhood to get a feel for the levers and clip-ons, then out onto the main street doing 50mph for a mile before pulling into a gas station to fill up, afterwards I decided to take the long way home, so I went another 6 miles cruising around 45-50mph, I stopped to turn left into my neighborhood, and never kicked down into first.. I was in second.... and stalled the bike out, I just stayed calm, pulled the clutch it and started the bike up, then turned into the neighborhood, this is when I realized I wasn't in first gear.... other than that, It was a great ride and I'm glad I'm starting to acquire more confidence as a rider.
Clip-ons rock =)

folky15 · July 23rd, 2012, 11:18 PM

Congrats! It's always fun to remember the 'firsts'

-first highway ride
-first passenger
-first railroad crossing
-first cager road rage
-first track day
-first knee drag
-first crash (?!?)

each is a step along the way to becoming a seasoned rider!

ajcadoo · July 24th, 2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by folky15

Congrats! It's always fun to remember the 'firsts'

-first highway ride
-first passenger
-first railroad crossing
-first cager road rage
-first track day
-first knee drag
-first crash (?!?)

each is a step along the way to becoming a seasoned rider!

Is first railroad crossing a big deal? Now that kinda scares me. haha

7oxSin · July 24th, 2012, 05:33 PM

i didnt think anything of my first railroad crossing, but most of the others ive had are memorable.

iplante · July 25th, 2012, 08:04 AM

yeah railroad crossing is fine. in Minneapolis, chances are whenever I ride I'll cross at least 2 railroads.

Just be more careful if the rails are raised higher than the road. Otherwise, you're fine.

Ptdoughnut · July 25th, 2012, 08:10 AM

Im still waiting on first Cager Rage. I think that will be a good one.

Another I absolutely cannot wait for is my first Night ride. Due to restrictions on new riders, we cannot ride 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. For two years!

Darkspy72 · October 1st, 2012, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ptdoughnut

Im still waiting on first Cager Rage. I think that will be a good one.

Another I absolutely cannot wait for is my first Night ride. Due to restrictions on new riders, we cannot ride 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. For two years!

Yikes. That's rough. Here it's a month.

Canada, all in all I like you but you have some wierd BS sometimes.

Malicious Logic · October 1st, 2012, 01:58 PM

Don't know your whole history as a rider so I'll just say not to rush things. There's a difference between confidence and being cocky.

scottg · October 1st, 2012, 02:22 PM

I would add 1st drawbridge to that. Like when they use metal grate instead of pavement and you feel all swervy and unstable. Freaked me out the 1st few times. I still kinda hate it.

July 23rd, 2012, 05:51 PM	#1
DennyV ninjette.org member Name: Dennis Location: Maryland Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 212	First Solo ride I installed my clip-ons and got my adjustable levers today, so after installing them, I decided the hell with it, lets go get some gas and test it out. I took a quick ride around the neighborhood to get a feel for the levers and clip-ons, then out onto the main street doing 50mph for a mile before pulling into a gas station to fill up, afterwards I decided to take the long way home, so I went another 6 miles cruising around 45-50mph, I stopped to turn left into my neighborhood, and never kicked down into first.. I was in second.... and stalled the bike out, I just stayed calm, pulled the clutch it and started the bike up, then turned into the neighborhood, this is when I realized I wasn't in first gear.... other than that, It was a great ride and I'm glad I'm starting to acquire more confidence as a rider. Clip-ons rock =)

July 23rd, 2012, 11:18 PM	#2
folky15 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Chicago Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 156	Congrats! It's always fun to remember the 'firsts' -first highway ride -first passenger -first railroad crossing -first cager road rage -first track day -first knee drag -first crash (?!?) each is a step along the way to becoming a seasoned rider! __________________________________________________ Done: Fender Eliminator Kit, Shogun frame sliders, Rim Tape, Freeway Blaster horn, Protons, Rear LEDs, Brake Modulator Planned: Comp Werkes Slip-on, Snorkel Delete, Shimmed Needles

July 24th, 2012, 05:33 PM	#4
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	i didnt think anything of my first railroad crossing, but most of the others ive had are memorable. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

July 25th, 2012, 08:10 AM	#6
Ptdoughnut ninjette.org guru Name: Mason Location: Sask, Canada Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12 250r (sold), 2014 ZX6R Posts: 261	Im still waiting on first Cager Rage. I think that will be a good one. Another I absolutely cannot wait for is my first Night ride. Due to restrictions on new riders, we cannot ride 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise. For two years! __________________________________________________ They tell me I have to many hobbies! I think they don't have enough.

October 1st, 2012, 01:58 PM	#8
Malicious Logic hates stupid people Name: Mark Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ZX6R Posts: 860	Don't know your whole history as a rider so I'll just say not to rush things. There's a difference between confidence and being cocky. __________________________________________________ My vlogging channel: Ma1iciousLogic

July 25th, 2012, 08:04 AM	#5
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	yeah railroad crossing is fine. in Minneapolis, chances are whenever I ride I'll cross at least 2 railroads. Just be more careful if the rails are raised higher than the road. Otherwise, you're fine.

October 1st, 2012, 02:22 PM	#9
scottg ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Boston, MA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 56	I would add 1st drawbridge to that. Like when they use metal grate instead of pavement and you feel all swervy and unstable. Freaked me out the 1st few times. I still kinda hate it.

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