SoCal Riders Let's Plan Something (LA/OC counties) - Page 2

AlfredoGonzalez · February 22nd, 2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by amsegura

I couldn't agree any further. What do you need to do to your bike?

Saturdays work for me. So let's set a preliminary date for saturday.

Not this saturday though, there's not much prep time for the others on this forum since that's tomorrow.

I vote next saturday.

amsegura · February 22nd, 2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

Saturdays work for me. So let's set a preliminary date for saturday.

Not this saturday though, there's not much prep time for the others on this forum since that's tomorrow.

I vote next saturday.

I'm game for next Saturday aswell.

Madman44 · February 23rd, 2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

Let's get some days suggested.

Damn, Wednesday (the 6th) would be the best for me but I'm assuming you're booked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by amsegura

I couldn't agree any further. What do you need to do to your bike?

I am going to need to replace some brake pads and fluid and maybe a coolant flush. I might even do a few small things like cable lubings and what not. I don't have the break pads yet so not sure about that, but I'd still be down to meet up

AlfredoGonzalez · February 23rd, 2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Madman44

Damn, Wednesday (the 6th) would be the best for me but I'm assuming you're booked.

I am going to need to replace some brake pads and fluid and maybe a coolant flush. I might even do a few small things like cable lubings and what not. I don't have the break pads yet so not sure about that, but I'd still be down to meet up

Wednesdays I have class from noon - midnight, class + study time and taking my girl home.

alanmv567 · February 24th, 2013, 06:27 PM

I can ask for this coming Saturday off and bring my tools to help anyone out with their bike. I just changed out my front and rear sprocket along with a new chain. I've worked on my car a lot and now working on my bike...fun fun.

Madman44 · February 24th, 2013, 09:56 PM

So, is it a ride that you guys are planning or a tech-day? Or both?

Havok · February 25th, 2013, 10:26 AM

So what's the deal are we meeting up this Saturday?

amsegura · February 25th, 2013, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman44

So, is it a ride that you guys are planning or a tech-day? Or both?

tech day Saturday and ride after or ride on Sunday when all our bikes are nicely maintained.

alanmv567 · February 25th, 2013, 02:23 PM

Tech day on Saturday and ride on Sunday? Damn not sure if both days would work for me...

AlfredoGonzalez · February 25th, 2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by amsegura

Well lets do Saturday then. How does that sound? Lets just make this happen and stop talking about it and just do it. Whats your thoughts?

This saturday works for me. We just need one thing now, very important in fact.

A location.

Madman44 · February 25th, 2013, 03:36 PM

we're probably also going to need a time....

amsegura · February 26th, 2013, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

This saturday works for me. We just need one thing now, very important in fact.

A location.

I wish I can help with a location but I cant. I know I need to get my valves adjusted real soon.

2010ninjablue · February 26th, 2013, 08:32 PM

Can I join you guys, I always thought of riding with others, but I'm still relatively new to motorcycles.

JT

ChaoSS · February 27th, 2013, 08:08 AM

Did I read that wrong, 1-2 hours to do a valve adjustment on a new gen?

There's no way, if you can do it that fast I'd love to see it.

rojoracing53 · February 27th, 2013, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaoSS

Did I read that wrong, 1-2 hours to do a valve adjustment on a new gen?

There's no way, if you can do it that fast I'd love to see it.

If no one bothered me and I worked on it uninterrupted and non-stop I could do it in 2 hours. But in reality I can't work on my bike uninterrupted for two hours so the world may never know

amsegura · February 27th, 2013, 10:36 AM

Lets do this...

Madman44 · February 27th, 2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010ninjablue

Can I join you guys, I always thought of riding

I'm sure the guys have no problem with you joining us. Just make sure u have the basics down and are comfortable w ur bike before going on any group rides. How long have u been riding street?

AlfredoGonzalez · February 27th, 2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010ninjablue

Can I join you guys, I always thought of riding with others, but I'm still relatively new to motorcycles.

JT

We always welcome new riders. In our most recent group ride we had a guy who was only about 3 weeks on his bike come with us. except for a minor crash the day went without incident.

As for the group ride portion of the day, if you need any help learning how to ride your bike i'm glad to help. I'm not super experienced, but I've been on my bike for a year now. I've learned a few things.

I can get my bikes valve adjust done in about 1.5hrs, it gets very routine when you've done it a couple times before and know where things are or where they're supposed to go. Though mine is a Pregen, I don't expect the new models to be too much different.

ChaoSS · February 27th, 2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

We always welcome new riders. In our most recent group ride we had a guy who was only about 3 weeks on his bike come with us. except for a minor crash the day went without incident.

As for the group ride portion of the day, if you need any help learning how to ride your bike i'm glad to help. I'm not super experienced, but I've been on my bike for a year now. I've learned a few things.

I can get my bikes valve adjust done in about 1.5hrs, it gets very routine when you've done it a couple times before and know where things are or where they're supposed to go. Though mine is a Pregen, I don't expect the new models to be too much different.

The new models are quite different. Have you looked at the DIYs on it? Adjusting the valves requires removal of the camshafts, and thus the retiming and retensioning of the timing chain.

If you've never done that before it can take quite some time.

My first valve adjustment spanned two days, although a good chunk of that time would have been taken out if I had read certain parts of the manual that I didn't notice before. I don't expect my next one to take more than a day, or even a full day, but I expect it to take a few hours, at the very least.

If rojoracing says he can do it in two hours I'll take his word for it, but damn that's fast.

AlfredoGonzalez · February 27th, 2013, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaoSS

The new models are quite different. Have you looked at the DIYs on it? Adjusting the valves requires removal of the camshafts, and thus the retiming and retensioning of the timing chain.

If you've never done that before it can take quite some time.

My first valve adjustment spanned two days, although a good chunk of that time would have been taken out if I had read certain parts of the manual that I didn't notice before. I don't expect my next one to take more than a day, or even a full day, but I expect it to take a few hours, at the very least.

If rojoracing says he can do it in two hours I'll take his word for it, but damn that's fast.

Alright, in that caseeee it's significantly different. Xp

I'll say 4-5 hours then.

*love my pregen*

ChaoSS · February 27th, 2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

Alright, in that caseeee it's significantly different. Xp

I'll say 4-5 hours then.

*love my pregen*

I read all the DIYs on pregens elsewhere without realizing it was different. Only realized it was different after I bought my newgen.

I've never cracked an engine open and managed it ok, I'd have had it done in a day if I didn't run into the issues with the timing chain. If you have experience ripping into a motor than I can't imagine you'd have too much trouble adapting to the new one, so long as you have access to the manual/read up enough on the DIYs.

AlfredoGonzalez · February 27th, 2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaoSS

I read all the DIYs on pregens elsewhere without realizing it was different. Only realized it was different after I bought my newgen.

I've never cracked an engine open and managed it ok, I'd have had it done in a day if I didn't run into the issues with the timing chain. If you have experience ripping into a motor than I can't imagine you'd have too much trouble adapting to the new one, so long as you have access to the manual/read up enough on the DIYs.

Agreed. I adapt well to new things so long as I have an instruction manual and have seen roughly the inside of what i'm working on.

I know i'll be able to figure it out, and hopefully quickly.

2010ninjablue · February 27th, 2013, 05:19 PM

I added about 1500miles on my bike since I got it. But it wasn't until last week that I started to downshift when coming to a stop. I always coasted with my clutch in and click down all my gears, which I know is not the best thing to do unless in an emergency. But yeah, I be excited to join.

JT

rojoracing53 · February 27th, 2013, 05:40 PM

Make sure you guys get all your **** finished this weekend then you can join me for a ride next weekend. Ill be riding down on Friday hanging out and probably riding some more on Saturday and Sunday then ride back home on Monday. Probably going to be a 1,500 mile weekend

amsegura · February 28th, 2013, 12:21 PM

So we still dont have a time nor a location. Should we just ride then?

alanmv567 · February 28th, 2013, 05:15 PM

Can't join but just to let a couple of guys here know that I rode with before...starting next week I'm going to be working the am shift...5am to 130pm. So that means now I'll be able to ride after work

and still have off tuesday and wednesday

AlfredoGonzalez · February 28th, 2013, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanmv567

Can't join but just to let a couple of guys here know that I rode with before...starting next week I'm going to be working the am shift...5am to 130pm. So that means now I'll be able to ride after work

and still have off tuesday and wednesday

Hell yeah... night rides.

alanmv567 · February 28th, 2013, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

Hell yeah... night rides.

You know it!

AlfredoGonzalez · March 1st, 2013, 10:42 PM

well it appears that we don't exactly have a proper place to meet up for a tech day at the moment, but we can still get a group ride going.

All we need is a meet up location. from what i've gathered, we have a

Paramount, West Hollywood, and a Brentwood rider.

as a suggestion, we can hit up Neptunes Net on PCH. very scenic route with the end point about 29 miles from santa monica.

open to other locations, but this was just a suggestion. I'll go with just about anybody, I need to get on the road again.

any questions, comments, or concerns... or just need a quick reply to a message txt me..

562-303-2138, also facebook.com/airfreyho

AlfredoGonzalez · March 1st, 2013, 11:06 PM

alright so a small group ride is set... hopefully people will see this and join up.

destination, Neptunes Net on PCH in I think Malibu...

Meetup time / place. 2pm (ish) at Santa Monica Pier...

562-303-2138 if any questions.

Madman44 · March 2nd, 2013, 12:05 AM

Woohoo! Group ride

!

........................Oh wait.......

DeltaFoxtrotZulu · March 2nd, 2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

alright so a small group ride is set... hopefully people will see this and join up.

destination, Neptunes Net on PCH in I think Malibu...

Meetup time / place. 2pm (ish) at Santa Monica Pier...

562-303-2138 if any questions.

I might see you guys out there somewhere, but I'll be in the area much sooner. I've gotta get back home by about 4.

DreamN · March 2nd, 2013, 12:36 PM

lol might have to show up to this since I finally have Sunday off.

amsegura · March 2nd, 2013, 12:53 PM

Looking forward to this ride. Everyone keep it rubber side down

AlfredoGonzalez · March 2nd, 2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman44

Woohoo! Group ride

!

........................Oh wait.......

lol, sorry dude.

DeltaFoxtrotZulu · March 2nd, 2013, 09:09 PM

Wait, so is there a ride this Sunday(tomorrow) or was it today?

I saw a blue 250 at Santa Monica Blvd and Sepulveda Blvd about 1:40 today. Was that one of you?

AlfredoGonzalez · March 3rd, 2013, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeltaFoxtrotZulu

Wait, so is there a ride this Sunday(tomorrow) or was it today?

I saw a blue 250 at Santa Monica Blvd and Sepulveda Blvd about 1:40 today. Was that one of you?

It was yesterday (saturday).

We were on a green/white 250, and my red/black 250.

Chances are this is going to happen again in a week or two.

Madman44 · March 3rd, 2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlfredoGonzalez

Chances are this is going to happen again in a week or two.

Did you record any of it? Upload dat sh*t, mang!

AlfredoGonzalez · March 3rd, 2013, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman44

Did you record any of it? Upload dat sh*t, mang!

Nah, I forgot to charge up my helmet cam. Would have been good footage too, TONS of white lining.

There's another one this tuesday, i'll have my cam charged then.

ManyCavies · March 4th, 2013, 08:23 PM

White lining,

Do you mean lane splitting?

March 2nd, 2013, 12:05 AM	#71
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March 4th, 2013, 08:23 PM	#80
ManyCavies ninjette.org sage Name: Crissy Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): . . . . . . . 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800 "Suzi", 2008 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 "Yoshi" Posts: 507	White lining, Do you mean lane splitting? __________________________________________________ GO GREEN!! GOT MY PINK ON!!

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February 24th, 2013, 06:27 PM	#45
alanmv567 ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Lynwood,CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Sold to jerrytheclown!) 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 85	I can ask for this coming Saturday off and bring my tools to help anyone out with their bike. I just changed out my front and rear sprocket along with a new chain. I've worked on my car a lot and now working on my bike...fun fun.

February 24th, 2013, 09:56 PM	#46
Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	So, is it a ride that you guys are planning or a tech-day? Or both?

February 25th, 2013, 10:26 AM	#47
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	So what's the deal are we meeting up this Saturday?

February 25th, 2013, 02:23 PM	#49
alanmv567 ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Lynwood,CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Sold to jerrytheclown!) 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 85	Tech day on Saturday and ride on Sunday? Damn not sure if both days would work for me...

February 25th, 2013, 03:36 PM	#51
Madman44 ninjette.org guru Name: Martin Location: California Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 291	we're probably also going to need a time....

February 26th, 2013, 08:32 PM	#53
2010ninjablue ninjette.org member Name: Jonny Location: Chino Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	Can I join you guys, I always thought of riding with others, but I'm still relatively new to motorcycles. JT

February 27th, 2013, 08:08 AM	#54
ChaoSS ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Goshen CA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 red 250 ninja Posts: 740	Did I read that wrong, 1-2 hours to do a valve adjustment on a new gen? There's no way, if you can do it that fast I'd love to see it.

February 27th, 2013, 10:36 AM	#56
amsegura ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: West Hollywood, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, 2003 WR350 Posts: 62	Lets do this...

February 27th, 2013, 05:19 PM	#63
2010ninjablue ninjette.org member Name: Jonny Location: Chino Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	I added about 1500miles on my bike since I got it. But it wasn't until last week that I started to downshift when coming to a stop. I always coasted with my clutch in and click down all my gears, which I know is not the best thing to do unless in an emergency. But yeah, I be excited to join. JT

February 27th, 2013, 05:40 PM	#64
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Make sure you guys get all your **** finished this weekend then you can join me for a ride next weekend. Ill be riding down on Friday hanging out and probably riding some more on Saturday and Sunday then ride back home on Monday. Probably going to be a 1,500 mile weekend

February 28th, 2013, 12:21 PM	#65
amsegura ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: West Hollywood, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, 2003 WR350 Posts: 62	So we still dont have a time nor a location. Should we just ride then?

February 28th, 2013, 05:15 PM	#66
alanmv567 ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Lynwood,CA Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Sold to jerrytheclown!) 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 85	Can't join but just to let a couple of guys here know that I rode with before...starting next week I'm going to be working the am shift...5am to 130pm. So that means now I'll be able to ride after work and still have off tuesday and wednesday

March 1st, 2013, 10:42 PM	#69
AlfredoGonzalez Freyho Name: Alfredo Location: Paramount, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): CBR600 f4i, 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 182	well it appears that we don't exactly have a proper place to meet up for a tech day at the moment, but we can still get a group ride going. All we need is a meet up location. from what i've gathered, we have a Paramount, West Hollywood, and a Brentwood rider. as a suggestion, we can hit up Neptunes Net on PCH. very scenic route with the end point about 29 miles from santa monica. open to other locations, but this was just a suggestion. I'll go with just about anybody, I need to get on the road again. any questions, comments, or concerns... or just need a quick reply to a message txt me.. 562-303-2138, also facebook.com/airfreyho

March 1st, 2013, 11:06 PM	#70
AlfredoGonzalez Freyho Name: Alfredo Location: Paramount, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): CBR600 f4i, 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 182	alright so a small group ride is set... hopefully people will see this and join up. destination, Neptunes Net on PCH in I think Malibu... Meetup time / place. 2pm (ish) at Santa Monica Pier... 562-303-2138 if any questions.

March 2nd, 2013, 12:36 PM	#73
DreamN Beer Me! Name: Jimmy Location: SoCal 818 Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Car(s): '09 Cube, '93 240SX (Coupe & 'Vert) Posts: 144	lol might have to show up to this since I finally have Sunday off.

March 2nd, 2013, 12:53 PM	#74
amsegura ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: West Hollywood, CA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250, 2003 WR350 Posts: 62	Looking forward to this ride. Everyone keep it rubber side down

March 2nd, 2013, 09:09 PM	#76
DeltaFoxtrotZulu ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: North Hollywood, CA, USA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 53	Wait, so is there a ride this Sunday(tomorrow) or was it today? I saw a blue 250 at Santa Monica Blvd and Sepulveda Blvd about 1:40 today. Was that one of you?