So. Cal Noobie Track Day Feeler - Page 3

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 03:13 PM

@Cazper I'm curious whats the appeal of the 14 for you? Like what makes you say this is the perfect bike for me?

For me with the ninja 1000 it was how perfectly it fit me, most comfortable sport styled bike I've ever sat on. And it's easily converts to a sport touring set up. I could care less about the ridiculous amount of power that I'll never use, though it is nice and very fun

alex.s · August 11th, 2012, 03:16 PM

jigglet, the 14 is an amazing bike. ive chased skilled riders on busas and 14s through canyons and they hold their own just fine. obviously a little bike beats them on the brakes and flickability in low speed but their high speed ability is insane

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 03:44 PM

I get it, I just wanted to know why the 14 appeals to him. I get why people want cruisers, 600s, 250s, vstroms, sport tourers, dual sports, but I don't see the appeal of a busa or zx14. So I'm curious to find out what is the appeal to cazper of the 14 over 10. The looks? The feel? The comfort? The ridiculously ass****ingly powerful engine that'll have your girl squirtin when she hears it rev up?

Just curious

Alex · August 11th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Different types of bikes. All fun. I've ridden the 14, though not the latest and greatest, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Also owned a 12R for 20k miles or so a few years back. The appeal of those bikes is different than the appeal of a track-focused 600 or literbike. There is a feeling of always having more power in reserve than you'd ever need. Even in top gear, if you want to squirt into a different spot on the highway, you think it, and the bike has already done it. The instant and ever-present torque can be pretty compelling. In some ways it lets you ride the bike however you like, either completely relaxed, or a bit more involved.

(fun fact, the K1600GT has a bit more peak torque than the newest ZX-14R).

alex.s · August 11th, 2012, 05:05 PM

yeah but the k1600gt is soooo uglllyyyyyy :P

Kevin2109 · August 11th, 2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cazper

@Kevin2109, I've been seriously considering getting a 636... I wouldn't have to wait... I could afford one right now, cash in hand. I just fear that I would inevitably be dissappointed that I didn't wait and get the 14.

The 636 is an amazing bike, no lack in power what so ever, 2 up is no problem even with @alex.s fat ass

And I still havent been on a bike (besides the Z1000) that just utterly terrifies me at WOT, it just keeps pulling and pulling, like my guts are being smashed into the back of my body lol To give you an idea, I can have the front up all the way into 3rd just from power alone

only gripe i have is how buzzy it can be, I have a -1+2 sprockets on mine (well 0+2 now until I swap back) and I sit at 7k at 70mph. Ive put almost 500 miles on it on one day 100 of those miles 2 up and it was truly exhausting, 10 miles out from my destination I almost gave up because the seating position was brutal. Dont get me wrong, I love the bike, but its a race bike, its not the most comfortable thing for long distances

Alex · August 11th, 2012, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

yeah but the k1600gt is soooo uglllyyyyyy :P

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 05:29 PM

I can't even comprehend having more power than I have now, but then again I don't go over 100 very often

Cazper · August 11th, 2012, 05:57 PM

@Jiggles, I guess you didn't read post #77... I already explained what does it for me about the 14.

No worries though... I get that you don't want one... that's the great thing about everyone being different. If we all liked the same things this would be a pretty boring place!!

@Kevin2109, that's what I kinda figured... I guess I'm just gonna have to hold out until I get my tax return and get the bike I really want. Thanks for justifying it for me. I wouldn't want another bike that just isn't comfortable for the long haul.

Jiggles · August 11th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Oh I did miss that post

andylawcc · August 19th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

yeah but the k1600gt is soooo uglllyyyyyy :P

ya, and so is your right hand.

i am might be in.

Trailerboy531 · August 19th, 2012, 06:15 PM

A wild Andy appears!!! It'd be great to have you

andylawcc · August 19th, 2012, 06:17 PM

getting my [track] life back together. November is still a ways to go, but i am fairly certain that i am on this.

Trailerboy531 · August 22nd, 2012, 01:12 AM

Bump for visibility. Whore this thread out people, this is a great opportunity for new guys!

Domagoj · August 22nd, 2012, 05:23 AM

This is so wonderful. I wish I could join you...

But I am happy for all the people who will participate!

andylawcc · August 22nd, 2012, 11:07 AM

Croatia?! whao. happy for you to be happy for the participants

anyway, i posted this on the OG ninja250 forum too.

Trailerboy531 · August 22nd, 2012, 12:05 PM

Nice, thanks Andy!

alex.s · August 22nd, 2012, 12:13 PM

so it looks like im officially out for septembers cvma round

, which means im officially IN for november trackday shenanigans

Trailerboy531 · August 22nd, 2012, 12:37 PM

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO/yayyyyyyyyyy

Rexbo · August 22nd, 2012, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

so it looks like im officially out for septembers cvma round

WTF! Just man up and go

alex.s · August 22nd, 2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

WTF! Just man up and go

provide a working bike and pay for my track fees and im IN!

Trailerboy531 · August 22nd, 2012, 08:31 PM

@toua70 weren't you interested in this?

toua70 · August 22nd, 2012, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

@toua70 weren't you interested in this?

I was but season opener is sept 1st (hunting) so I'm spending my money on that. However I'm with Alex for November

Trailerboy531 · August 22nd, 2012, 09:23 PM

This thread is about a November track day...

toua70 · August 22nd, 2012, 10:17 PM

Lol sorry didn't realize. Yes I am definitely interested. I think me and randy made plans to do track with you guys. Possibly some other friends too.

Shawn3210 · August 24th, 2012, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

so it looks like im officially out for septembers cvma round

, which means im officially in for november trackday shenanigans

y r u being the gay?!?!?!?!

Shawn3210 · August 24th, 2012, 12:05 AM

I have an extra set of gloves, held or act...large long if anyone needs it. I also wear a size 44 suit that I can lend out, just don't crash cause I'll need it to race for the weekend lol.

alex.s · August 24th, 2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn3210

y r u being the gay?!?!?!?!

im poor and my engine is in about 50 pieces right now

how about you let me race your bike? you can take supersport i'll take ulws

massacremasses · August 26th, 2012, 11:04 PM

oh damn, im now just looking at my tags.. lol

dude who is this open too? I have a crew i know loosely up here in Norcal and they might want to come. They all have R6s and GSXRs I think though. But the ones I actually hang with you would all get along well with. They are very AGATT. Especially the group leader. And the dudes on the R6s wear full suits whenever they hit the twisties and track, and jacket and boots and such when they just ride. All good guys. If its open to them and Im not in Vegas Id be down to see if they would want to come so we could get down there and share gas costs, and such. lmk.

Trailerboy531 · August 27th, 2012, 01:58 AM

Dude anybody who wants to come out is fine. If they're not noobs then we probably wouldn't spend much time helping them when the noobs could use our attention more but we're always a 'more the merrier' kind of group. It'd be awesome to have more people out there.

massacremasses · August 27th, 2012, 07:09 AM

yeah I missed the noob part. Idk if theyd be interested or not. the ones that might want to go are far from noobs.

alex.s · August 27th, 2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

yeah I missed the noob part. Idk if theyd be interested or not. the ones that might want to go are far from noobs.

chuckwalla is a perfect moto track, trackdaz is running a/b/c rotation so they can sign up for A or B and they will enjoy themselves.

massacremasses · August 27th, 2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

chuckwalla is a perfect moto track, trackdaz is running a/b/c rotation so they can sign up for A or B and they will enjoy themselves.

they all have R6s and GSXRs good for them?

alex.s · August 27th, 2012, 10:43 AM

show them this

Link to original page on YouTube.

Cazper · August 27th, 2012, 10:54 AM

@alex.s, is it bad that your avatar kept drawing my attention while watching that video? I definitely do want to do this... just gotta see if it's "in the cards".

alex.s · August 27th, 2012, 11:02 AM

hehehe

choneofakind · August 27th, 2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

show them this

Trailerboy531 · August 27th, 2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massacremasses

they all have R6s and GSXRs good for them?

The kind of bikes doesn't mean crap - i pass those and liter bikes all of the time. But they can sign up for any group of any skill level out there if they'd like. Or do one beginner group run in the beginning and get used to the track then move up to the intermediate group. We'd love to have more people to hang out with in the pits and still talk riding, etc. I'm just saying out on the track we will stick to helping out the noobs.

massacremasses · August 27th, 2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

The kind of bikes doesn't mean crap - i pass those and liter bikes all of the time. But they can sign up for any group of any skill level out there if they'd like. Or do one beginner group run in the beginning and get used to the track then move up to the intermediate group. We'd love to have more people to hang out with in the pits and still talk riding, etc. I'm just saying out on the track we will stick to helping out the noobs.

They kill dude. Ill get some video when I get my ass to thunderhill. They also pretty much shut me down and said now cause Thunderhill is so close.

Trailerboy531 · August 27th, 2012, 03:12 PM

Tell them to live a little and try new tracks! Everybody loves going to the butt**** of nowhere to a random track in the desert!

August 11th, 2012, 03:13 PM	#81
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	@Cazper I'm curious whats the appeal of the 14 for you? Like what makes you say this is the perfect bike for me? For me with the ninja 1000 it was how perfectly it fit me, most comfortable sport styled bike I've ever sat on. And it's easily converts to a sport touring set up. I could care less about the ridiculous amount of power that I'll never use, though it is nice and very fun __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 11th, 2012, 03:16 PM	#82
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	jigglet, the 14 is an amazing bike. ive chased skilled riders on busas and 14s through canyons and they hold their own just fine. obviously a little bike beats them on the brakes and flickability in low speed but their high speed ability is insane __________________________________________________

August 11th, 2012, 03:44 PM	#83
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I get it, I just wanted to know why the 14 appeals to him. I get why people want cruisers, 600s, 250s, vstroms, sport tourers, dual sports, but I don't see the appeal of a busa or zx14. So I'm curious to find out what is the appeal to cazper of the 14 over 10. The looks? The feel? The comfort? The ridiculously ass****ingly powerful engine that'll have your girl squirtin when she hears it rev up? Just curious __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 11th, 2012, 05:00 PM	#84
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	Different types of bikes. All fun. I've ridden the 14, though not the latest and greatest, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Also owned a 12R for 20k miles or so a few years back. The appeal of those bikes is different than the appeal of a track-focused 600 or literbike. There is a feeling of always having more power in reserve than you'd ever need. Even in top gear, if you want to squirt into a different spot on the highway, you think it, and the bike has already done it. The instant and ever-present torque can be pretty compelling. In some ways it lets you ride the bike however you like, either completely relaxed, or a bit more involved. (fun fact, the K1600GT has a bit more peak torque than the newest ZX-14R). __________________________________________________ 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)

August 11th, 2012, 05:05 PM	#85
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	yeah but the k1600gt is soooo uglllyyyyyy :P __________________________________________________

August 11th, 2012, 05:29 PM	#88
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I can't even comprehend having more power than I have now, but then again I don't go over 100 very often __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 11th, 2012, 05:57 PM	#89
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	@Jiggles, I guess you didn't read post #77... I already explained what does it for me about the 14. No worries though... I get that you don't want one... that's the great thing about everyone being different. If we all liked the same things this would be a pretty boring place!! @Kevin2109, that's what I kinda figured... I guess I'm just gonna have to hold out until I get my tax return and get the bike I really want. Thanks for justifying it for me. I wouldn't want another bike that just isn't comfortable for the long haul. __________________________________________________ 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"

August 11th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#90
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Oh I did miss that post __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

August 19th, 2012, 06:15 PM	#92
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	A wild Andy appears!!! It'd be great to have you

August 19th, 2012, 06:17 PM	#93
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	getting my [track] life back together. November is still a ways to go, but i am fairly certain that i am on this.

August 22nd, 2012, 01:12 AM	#94
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Bump for visibility. Whore this thread out people, this is a great opportunity for new guys!

August 22nd, 2012, 05:23 AM	#95
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	This is so wonderful. I wish I could join you... But I am happy for all the people who will participate!

August 22nd, 2012, 11:07 AM	#96
andylawcc ninjette.org guru Name: andy Location: san gabriel Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 faster red Posts: 397	Croatia?! whao. happy for you to be happy for the participants anyway, i posted this on the OG ninja250 forum too.

August 22nd, 2012, 12:05 PM	#97
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Nice, thanks Andy!

August 22nd, 2012, 12:13 PM	#98
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	so it looks like im officially out for septembers cvma round , which means im officially IN for november trackday shenanigans __________________________________________________

August 22nd, 2012, 12:37 PM	#99
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	BOOOOOOOOOOOOO/yayyyyyyyyyy

August 22nd, 2012, 08:31 PM	#102
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	@toua70 weren't you interested in this?

August 22nd, 2012, 09:23 PM	#104
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	This thread is about a November track day...

August 22nd, 2012, 10:17 PM	#105
toua70 ninjette.org guru Name: Toua Location: Long Beach Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 and Gsx-R 750 k8 (out of commission) Posts: 482	Lol sorry didn't realize. Yes I am definitely interested. I think me and randy made plans to do track with you guys. Possibly some other friends too. __________________________________________________ Omoplariangle-bar

August 24th, 2012, 12:05 AM	#107
Shawn3210 CVMA #666 Name: Shawn Location: Long Beach, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 R6 (race), 2009 250r (race) Posts: 267 Blog Entries: 1	I have an extra set of gloves, held or act...large long if anyone needs it. I also wear a size 44 suit that I can lend out, just don't crash cause I'll need it to race for the weekend lol.

August 26th, 2012, 11:04 PM	#109
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	oh damn, im now just looking at my tags.. lol dude who is this open too? I have a crew i know loosely up here in Norcal and they might want to come. They all have R6s and GSXRs I think though. But the ones I actually hang with you would all get along well with. They are very AGATT. Especially the group leader. And the dudes on the R6s wear full suits whenever they hit the twisties and track, and jacket and boots and such when they just ride. All good guys. If its open to them and Im not in Vegas Id be down to see if they would want to come so we could get down there and share gas costs, and such. lmk. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 27th, 2012, 01:58 AM	#110
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Dude anybody who wants to come out is fine. If they're not noobs then we probably wouldn't spend much time helping them when the noobs could use our attention more but we're always a 'more the merrier' kind of group. It'd be awesome to have more people out there.

August 27th, 2012, 07:09 AM	#111
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	yeah I missed the noob part. Idk if theyd be interested or not. the ones that might want to go are far from noobs. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

August 27th, 2012, 10:43 AM	#114
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	show them this Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________

August 27th, 2012, 10:54 AM	#115
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	@alex.s, is it bad that your avatar kept drawing my attention while watching that video? I definitely do want to do this... just gotta see if it's "in the cards". __________________________________________________ 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"

August 27th, 2012, 11:02 AM	#116
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	hehehe __________________________________________________

August 27th, 2012, 03:12 PM	#120
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Tell them to live a little and try new tracks! Everybody loves going to the butt**** of nowhere to a random track in the desert!

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